StarTrek:Excalibur 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Press Release For immediate distribution June 2005 We are pleased to announce the official start of pre-production of "STAR TREK: EXCALIBUR " a tribute show based on Gene Roddenberry's original Star Trek. The internet based series will be produced by "Excalibur 1705 Films Ltd", a non profit Nevada Corporation and principal photography will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first episode is set to begin filming in November 2005. Episodes will be available as a free download from the official web site: www.startrekexcalibur.com. The Show will chronicle the adventures of Captain Thomas H. Nelson and the crew of the USS Excalibur. The time period of the show will correspond to what would have been the Original Star Trek's fourth season. The premise is that the USS Excalibur, which was heavily damaged and the crew killed during the Starfleet war games two years earlier (Star Trek Episode "The Ultimate Computer"), has completed two years of repair and upgrades and is re-launching with a new Captain and crew. Current plans will have a 10 episode "First Season". The first episode, entitled "Boldly Go...." will be written by Head Writer Karen Kerezman. Other stories in development involve the return of Harry Mudd (a fan favorite character), disputes with the Klingons and encountering "new civilizations". Many of the cast and crew are Hollywood Prop, Costume, Makeup and Effects people that are donating their time and talents to this production. Casting is ongoing and the cast will be announced and pictures posted on the Official Web site www.startrekexcalibur.com as soon as casting is completed. The show is being dedicated to the memory of Star Trek's creator Gene Roddenberry The sets will be built in warehouse space in the Las Vegas area and will include the Main Bridge, Transporter Room, Briefing room & a Main Corridor. Using original blueprints, when available, recreated plans and photographs to allow for as accurate a recreation of the original Star Trek sets as possible. Locations around Southern Nevada & Southern California will stand in for Alien Worlds. The costume designs of William Ware Theiss, costume designer of the original Star Trek, are being painstakingly recreated using materials as close to the original costumes as possible. Costume Designer Joseph Kerezman has also created a new uniform insignia for the show (pictured below) based on the design style of Mr Theiss. The visual effects will be done with computer generated images instead of miniatures like most current Science Fiction television series' The subtle redesign of the USS EXCALIBUR compared to the USS ENTERPRISE used in the original "Star Trek" incorporates design elements used in the version of the USS ENTERPRISE seen in "Star Trek The Motion Picture" as this series takes place about 4 1/2 years before the events depicted in that film. Here are several images of the Computer Generated USS EXCALIBUR. The ship was created by CG artist B. J. West, who will be creating many of the visual effects for the show The pictures contained within this press release are not to be used without permission. Premission is granted to use the pictures for any article (real world or internet) promoting the show. No other use is implied or given. The series Executive Producer is Joseph Kerezman and can be contacted at production@startrekexcalibur.com for any further information. "Star Trek" is the property of Paramount Pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted July 19, 2005 I look forward to seeing your fan-flick efforts. Please keep us informed as to your progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarTrek:Excalibur 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Just updated More Pics of the Captains chair construction Tribute page to Jimmy and the others we have lost, the "Absent Friends" page can be connected to on the Welcome Page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zipkirk1966 0 Posted July 22, 2005 Man this looks great can't wait to see when it's done yes keep up posted and Many Thanks. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krysis 2 Posted July 22, 2005 That ship is just so beautiful. It reminds me of the reasons I love TOS so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarTrek:Excalibur 0 Posted July 22, 2005 (edited) It's official On July 19 2005 Secretary of State, Dean Heller, of the State of Nevada affixed the Great Seal of the State of Nevada on to the Corporate Charter of EXCALIBUR 1705 FLIMS LTD (a non-profit corporation) We can now properly get started and also accept donations toward the production of Star Trek: Excalibur that will be tax deductable for the person or company making the donation "Here's where the Fun begins" Han Solo Joseph Kerezman President, Excalibur 1705 Flims Ltd. Las Vegas Nevada Edited July 22, 2005 by StarTrek:Excalibur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zipkirk1966 0 Posted July 24, 2005 Hey Joseph Awsome congrads my friend can't wait when it gets done. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarTrek:Excalibur 0 Posted July 25, 2005 Well, the first fund raiser for Excalibur is under way Walk-On Auction Take a look Joseph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarTrek:Excalibur 0 Posted August 6, 2005 Walk-on auction ended with no winner I have relisted teh auction with a more realistic reserve Please take a look and join us in making the show Joseph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarTrek:Excalibur 0 Posted August 21, 2005 The Captains Chair is completed and there are pictures on the official web site We will have the first Promo film on the site by weeks end :P Later Joseph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarTrek:Excalibur 0 Posted August 25, 2005 New Update Excalibur T-Shirts are available to order (shipping middle of September) Insignia are available to order (if you would like one for your t-shirt This weeks "Slice of SciFi" podcast show features interview with Excalibur Production team members www.startrekexcalibur.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lursa 0 Posted September 4, 2005 I am looking forward to it as well, I can't wait for it to come out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarTrek:Excalibur 0 Posted September 13, 2005 The "Teaser Trailer" is now available at StarTrekExcalibur.com Take a look and let us know what you think at Excalibur's new forum Star Trek Excalibur Forum Thanks for looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted September 13, 2005 I just watched the trailer. VERY NICE!...I can't wait for your episode to come out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarTrek:Excalibur 0 Posted November 13, 2005 We have a new web site update. Please have a look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
