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mike powers commented on Sharan_of_9's group Obscure Sci-fi Lovers"The first season of Space:1999 has a far richer look to it than the second & final season.According to what I read,Lew Grade poured a lot of money into the show in hopes of getting into the US market & internationally.He also was producing…"
mike powers commented on Sharan_of_9's group Obscure Sci-fi Lovers"Years ago Ed there was an attempt to revive for TV a new Space:1999 show.While I always was very impressed by the lavish visual design of the show(sets,models,props,etc.)the writing just never worked for me with a few exceptions.So a S:'99…"
mike powers commented on Sharan_of_9's group Obscure Sci-fi Lovers"Ed,In the book I read The Complete Gerry Anderson by Chris Bentley,he writes that at the beginning all 3 networks were excited about biding for the Thunderbirds.Then,one of the networks backed out for some unknown reason.The other two networks then…"
mike powers commented on Sharan_of_9's group Obscure Sci-fi Lovers"I read an excellent book about Gerry Anderson & his many sf TV shows.At one time all 3 major US TV networks(ABC,CBS,NBC)were interested in bringing the Thunderbirds to their network.Gerry was very excited,not only would this be a huge market to…"
mike powers commented on Sharan_of_9's group Obscure Sci-fi Lovers"The "British Walt Disney"is an excellent title for Gerry Anderson,Phil.He,his wife Sylvia,& the remarkable special FX teams they put together provided many hours of entertainment.Legendary FX maestro Derek Meddings worked on a number…"
mike powers commented on Sharan_of_9's group Obscure Sci-fi Lovers"I agree that E2 wasn't an exciting,fast moving adventure story.However,I did find some of the issues it tackled interesting & how they addressed them.I did not envision though just how this would have been a compelling weekly series.The…"
mike powers commented on Sharan_of_9's group Obscure Sci-fi Lovers"Here's an oldie:"Earth 2." Not to be confused with the 1994-'95 TV series.This was a sf TV-movie from the early '70s which also served as a pilot. It was about the first human community living on a huge satellite in space…"
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Scott replied to Scott's discussion ST: Into Darkness, filling the plotholes [SPOILERS]"The novelization seems to provide a slightly better explanation for beaming from Earth to Kronos (natively, Qo'noS). He apparently used the experimental transwarp beaming device to relay himself to an orbiting freighter, then on to the Moon…"
Capt J.T. Atkin commented on Capt J.T. Atkin's group Yorktown: A Time to Heal"New trailer is now online! Complete with original footage of Sulu!
http://vimeo.com/65944786"
Steve Oxlade replied to Fleet Admiral S'Ran (aka) Keith's discussion "Maiden Voyage" in the group Intrepid Class Fleet"Captain Oxlade had left the confines of the bridge. He headed to the science labs, It had been ages since had time to get away from the quietness of the bridge. All the senior crew were on walk about themselves. He walked into the labs and it was…"
Lt. Cmdr. Bay_Ha'DIbaH (B_Dogg) left a comment for Scott"Thanks for the add Scott! It's nice to meet a fellow Trek fan from Florida. If you ever deside to join Starfleet International please let me know I'd love to add you to the crew of my corresponce chapter I'm starting or put you in…"
Q commented on X'Zarreth T'Kon: ETERNAL EMPRESS's group Star Trek: "Vulcans and Romulans...""Thank you for the welcome, Grand Majestrix X’Zarreth T’Kon of Vulcan.
The Continuum has long been interested in both Vulcans and Romulans as well as in Humanity."
Captain Roop replied to Fleet Admiral S'Ran (aka) Keith's discussion "Maiden Voyage" in the group Intrepid Class Fleet" "Well Admiral while it is true I have been meeting some of the crew, I have not seen everybody yet; seen most of their service record files though. The ones I have meant... yes I think they will be fine. From what I can tell about…"
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The U.S.S. Diversity NFC-97028 is a fledgling chapter of the International Federation of Trekkers (IFT or The Federation) located in Buffalo, New York. Although we hope to establish a strong physical presence, we are also very open to cyber membership.The Federation is the only Star Trek fan organization endorsed by the Roddenberry family, and Gene Roddenberry himself co-founded the organization.Our mission in the U.S.S. Diversity NFC-97028 is to promote creativity, abolish war, materialism and…See More
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Lt. Cmdr. Bay_Ha'DIbaH (B_Dogg) replied to Scott's discussion ST: Into Darkness, filling the plotholes [SPOILERS]"Yeah, I agree that a 2 hour run time limits the ability to fully explore indept character development or story exploration. I hope Abrams will use more of McCoy in the next Trek movie as he seemed a bit under used in 'Into Darkness'. JJ…"
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