The official star trek website and gateway to the final frontier. Trekkies 2, the followup to executive producer denise crosby tasha yars documentary trekkies. Dec 24, 2019 its been nearly 20 years since we saw patrick stewart as the iconic jeanluc picard on a screen of any size when he and the rest of his star trek. However, it was cancelled two episodes short of this target. How many people can say theyve played their own daughter on a tv show.
Get ready for intergalactic adventure on star trek. Saha used the term in an interview with pete hamill that hamill was conducting. Trekkies 2 seeks to understand the phenomenon of trek, much like the first trekkies did. Germany, france, england, italy, serbia, australia, and brazil. Season 2 will explore what it means to be picard 2. The original series episodes the animated series the next generation episodes deep space nine episodes voyager.
Trekkies 2 gets paramount premiere by michelle april 16, 2004 7. It seems like a good time, with the new movie and the resurgence of interest in trek. Robert justman, interview on the tng season 1 dvd special feature the beginning. Jul 10, 2012 in the sequel to trekkies, the filmmakers will visit star trek fans abroad, among them a man who is the selfavowed spock of germany and a londoner who transformed his flat into a starship and.
Some fans reacted against trekkies, saying it emphasised the extremes too much, but i think maybe this had more to do with their own shame issues anyway, some fans did get to voice their opinions of the first trekkies in trekkies 2 during the end credits. The twohour series premiere shows some promise but is strangely hamfisted. Fans of the shows are truly dedicated and follow the series feverishly. For the last few years that fan has been trying to. Often, the film looked like a lot of fans just talking and talking without unifying narration or an overall plan. But the great thing is that the fandom has been able to last long enough to keep the. For sci fi fans, this is a must seem, for viewers that are not used to the fandom, well you might want to pass this up. I didnt like the sound of they are doing more of what they did in season 1, doubling down effectively chabon just completely negated kurtzman who said they are waiting with season 2 to. It could be 18 months between season 2 and season 3 of discovery it will. Sep 08, 2016 its 2004 sequel, trekkies 2, which expands globally while also improving upon issues criticized about the first movie, also arrived before the onslaught of followers focused on fans of back to the. Trekkers that are separated from mainstream class distinctions. Trekkies is a well crafted documentary that takes a look at the fan base of the famed tv show star trek.
Janet thinks michael plans to golf on their anniversary, but he arranges to have brian mcknight sing for them at a surprise ceremony to renew their vows. Trekkies 2 is worth seeing if youre curious about the trek fandom that has gone on since the gene rodenburry original series, and though at times a. In addition to following up on some of the original profilees, the filmmakers traveled to seven other countries around the world. Feb 09, 2020 but like many trekkies i never gave up watching tng. Interviewing hundreds of devoted fans and such star trek cast. Picard et in arcadia ego, part 2 is now part of star trek lore, but it also evoked a fair amount of previous lore as well as other real world references. The next generations denise crosby, trekkies 2 features interviews with such dedicated fans as the. Mariano rivera page at the bullpen wiki are you a stathead. The season one finale featured the deceased picards consciousness. Tng takes her camera and charm to europe and interviews fans from germany, france, london and perhaps most movingly serbia. It is the first film released by paramount vantage, then known as paramount classics, and stars denise crosby best known for her portrayal of security chief tasha yar on the first season of star trek. Get full episodes, the latest news, photos, video extras and more. Trekkies 2 is actually the better of the movies with convention and fan footage from around the world, including local fanrun convention shore leave. Its 2004 sequel, trekkies 2, which expands globally while also improving upon issues criticized about the first movie, also arrived before the onslaught of followers focused on fans of back to the.
The original series wearing pointy ears at the 25th world science fiction convention, on the day series creator gene roddenberry showed a print of amok time to the convention. This list also includes the stardate on which the events of each episode took. The next generations denise crosby, trekkies 2 features interviews with such dedicated fans as the english trekkie who reconstructed his leicestershire apartment to resemble the interior of the starship enterprise, numerous filk science fictionoriented folk music singers and star trek tribute bands, and also. Trekkies 2 soundtrack by jacqueline bundy posted at october 8, 2004 6. Picard hasnt even premiered yet, but cbs all access must be certain that audiences are going to love the upcoming scifi show as its already been renewed for a second season. The comedy spots during the end credits are priceless, be sure to stick around for that. Get ready to beam up to a galaxy where dentists drill in federation garb and the debate over trekkies vs.
William shatner list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Saha applied the term trekkies when he saw a few fans of the first season of star trek. Has anyone heard any rumblings or rumors about a third installment of the trekkies documentary series. The greater focus on politics was appreciated, but the different appearance and personality of the klingons was a bugbear for many. Next genearation season 5 is highly regarded by trekkies as the best season in the next gen series, i have to respectfully disagree. Trekkies 2 is worth seeing if youre curious about the trek fandom that has gone on since the gene rodenburry original series, and though at times a bit extreme, you have to understand how much a. I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. Sep 26, 2017 cbs and netflix dispensed the first two episodes of season 1 of discovery at the weekend, the latest star trek series and one coming off the back of nostalgia for older series like the next. From a television series that barely lasted three seasons in the 1960s, star trek has grown into a multibilliondollar industry.
The film was very episodic and bounced around too much. Tng limped off movie screens in 2002 only to return triumphantly to tv in 2020. Denise crosby takes another look at the huge fans of star trek and how the series from around the world has affected and shaped their lives. Jason kelce officially returning for eagles 2020 season. If you saw the star trek documentary trekkies 2, then you will remember the guy in the uk who redesigned his flat in 24th century star trek style.
For someone who left tng after one season, you really made your mark on the franchise crosby. From bingeworthy series back for their latest seasons to. In 2003, a sequel was released, entitled trekkies 2. With vaughn armstrong, richard arnold, robert meyer burnett, casey biggs. In the sequel to trekkies, the filmmakers will visit star trek fans abroad, among them a man who is the selfavowed spock of germany and a londoner who transformed his flat into a starship and. On the other hand, the celebrity interviews are very well done, and actually quite touching at times. This isnt the first time eps have been shown out of order. News entertainment beauty fashion lifestyle books awards season. Apr 20, 2004 now this is not to say i was in love with trekkies 2 it had a few problems. I myself a trek fan, so i was also prepared to do a bit of laughing at myself as well. The next episode primal urges is the hold over from season 1. Trekkies is a fun documentary, one that documents a truly interesting subject.
True love for science fiction knows no borders, and now the people who brought us trekkies return to travel the globe in hopes of finding the worlds most dedicated star trek fan in this belated sequel to the 1997 cult documentary. And, all the while, you were attending conventions. Famous fans edit during my time we had two chairmen of the joint chiefs of staff, at different times of course, on the bridge, both of whom asked my permission to. Trekkies and trekkies 2 roger nygards trekkies 1997 and trekkies 2 2004 offer a unique look at star trek fandom. When i rented trekkies, i expected mostly to laugh at the weird and wild extremes to which star trek fans will go. All in all, its quite an interesting take on the trek phenomenon and certainly worth a look. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Find out where trekkies is streaming, if trekkies is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Watch full episodes of the rookie and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. The second one was a little off the mark because it lacked the hilarious characters that made the first one so great. There was also the 1997 film trekkies and its 2004 sequel trekkies 2 that chronicles the life of many trekkies. Another goal in producing a followup to trekkies was to respond to the concerns. Still, the film examines some of the hierarchies that develop within the fandom subculture trekkies vs. In 2003, a sequel to trekkies was launched, titled trekkies 2.
The variety of fans included in the show range in profession, age, gender, and sexuality, therefore highlighting the transcendence of mainstream class. Trekkies script transcript from the screenplay andor. Bel bristles as newlyweds freddie and camille steal the limelight at a party. If you were to do a documentary about what the majority of star trek fans are like, it would probably make a pretty boring movie, states brannon braga in the new documentary trekkies 2. Statistics, leaders, and more for the 200102 nba season. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of trekkies. Back into the show april 12, 2020 frugal trekkies guide to enjoying star trek for free. Trekkies includes many star trek actors and fans, including barbara adams, the whitewater scandal trial juror who arrived in court in her starfleet uniform. Watch saturday night live highlight trekkies on nbc.
Trekkies trekkies is a documentary about the fans of. Trekkies is a 1997 documentary film directed by roger nygard about the devoted fans of gene roddenberrys star trek. Attending a convention, you will see young and old, male and female, from all walks of life. Trekkies 2, the followup to executive producer denise crosby tasha yars documentary trekkies, premiered last night at. Trekkies 2 2004 roger nygard synopsis, characteristics. Had it stuck with one or two themes, the film would have been tighter and more meaningful. They tried to be equally enjoyable for trekkies and nontrekkies. Trekkies 2 soundtrack 2004 movie soundtracks for sale.
Finally, the trekkies script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the star trek documentary movie. Dvd verified purchase trekkies, a documentary relative unknown roger nygard and hosted by the next gens own denise crosby, examines the phenomenal effect that star trek has had not on society, not on science fiction, but on the score and scores of star trek fans in the world. The next generation season 1 dvd, 2002, 7disc set, sensormatic at the best online prices at ebay. This documentary film travels throughout the world, mainly in europe, to show fans of star trek, commonly known as trekkies. This show is extremely important to the franchise and all trekkies, as it not only shows humanities first trip out of. Discovery joining forces with captain christopher pike on a new mission to investigate seven mysterious red signals and the appearance of an unknown being called the red angel. Those of us trekkies who love star trek and live in america pretty much get it.
We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and. Devoted trekkie cameron laux reflects on the love it inspires. At the start of season 1, the first five eps were shown in this order. But trekkies also surprised me with its warmhearted, caring look at treks most ardent devotees. Various formats from 240p to 720p hd or even 1080p. Star trek picard has already been renewed for a season 2. Dan debenham hosts this oneofakind, genealogybased reality competition show. Trekkies 2 is the sequel to the 1997 documentary film trekkies. This documentary film travels throughout the world, mainly in europe, to show fans of star trek, commonly known as trekkies, who do not live in the united states. I have a feeling that the spock two parter in season 5 unification is the reason trekkies freak out over this season. Kelce, 32, has previously said hes on a yeartoyear plan with his nfl career and will reevaluate after every season. Michael chabon and akiva goldsman talk life, death and star.
Denise crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of star trek and how the series from around america has affected and shaped their lives. Now this is not to say i was in love with trekkies 2 it had a few problems. Mar 14, 2012 then you did the trekkies documentaries. To be a star trek fan is one thing, but to be a trekkie puts you in a whole. Trekkies is a look at the universes most fervent fans, a document of an unparalleled, popculture phenomenon. In only 10 days, the teams race across the country and against the clock to meet new relatives and put together pieces of their past while completing challenges and overcoming obstacles. This disparity is the warp engine that drives trekkies 2, the followup to roger nygards 1996 documentary about the lives and obsessions of hardcore trek fans. The next generation hosts this often hilarious documentary about the star trek fannomenon. No matter how you feel about the trekkies movies, if you enjoy both star trek and diverse musical styles then you. Roger nygards trekkies has to be the best geek documentary ever made. Of course, a sequel wouldnt be a sequel without the return of a few fans from the original hit, and trekkies 2 offers followup interviews with such memorable devotees as gabriel koerner and. With denise crosby, frank damico, barbara adams, denis bourguignon.
Divorce forcing trekkies 2 fan to destroy star trek flat. Fran black the star trek fan base is, after all a widely diverse group. A videotaped production, trekkies mostly looked fine but it showed off some limitations of the format. See what could have been, had they kept the bloopers in. Trekkies 2 is the 2004 sequel to the 1997 documentary film trekkies. Jun 12, 2018 the star trek franchise is so big that there are still some things devoted fans probably dont know about it. There is an old debate about the term trekker which in a sense means the same as trekkie, although the differences in terms are also debated among trekkies trekkers.