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| genre = [[Science fiction]] [[drama]]
| director = [[Tim Russ]]
| director = [[Tim Russ]]
| starring = {{Plain list |
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* [[Manu Intiraymi]]
* [[Manu Intiraymi]]
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| genre = [[Science fiction]]
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* Ethan H. Calk
* Ethan H. Calk
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* Marc Linn
* Marc Linn
* Jon Macht (vfx editor)
* Jon Macht (vfx editor)
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* [[Web series]]
* [[YouTube]]
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| location = Laurel Canyon Studios
| location = Laurel Canyon Studios
| cinematography = Tristan Barnard
| cinematography = Tristan Barnard
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| runtime = 90 minutes
| runtime = 90 minutes ([[television pilot|Pilot]])
| distributor = ST Renegades LLC.
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'''''Star Trek: Renegades''''' is an unlicensed and unofficial [[fan film]] based upon the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise, although it features several characters from commercially produced ''Star Trek'' played by the same actors who realized them for film and TV. The story concerns a group of criminals and misfits assembled to undertake a covert mission when suspicion arises that the official military chain of command has been compromised by enemy agents. The film was largely funded through [[crowdsourcing]], and the film's producers claimed they were going to submit it to [[CBS]] as a spec TV pilot. The film was released August 1, 2015.<ref name="Official Release"/>
'''''Star Trek: Renegades''''' is an upcoming unlicensed and unofficial [[fan film]] based upon the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise, although it features several characters from commercially produced ''Star Trek'' played by the same actors who realized them for film and TV. The story concerns a group of criminals and misfits assembled to undertake a covert mission when suspicion arises that the official military chain of command has been compromised by enemy agents. The film was largely funded through [[crowdsourcing]], and the film's producers claimed they were going to submit it to [[CBS]] as a spec TV pilot. At this time CBS nor [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] can commit to a new series at this time, however, it will become a [[web series|web]] based series on [[YouTube]].<ref name="Web Series">{{cite web|url=http://startrekrenegades.com/home/be-a-renegade-support-the-ongoing-internet-tv-series/|title=Be a Renegade! Support The Ongoing Internet TV Series!|work=startrekrenegades.com|accessdate=August 23, 105|date=August 23, 2015}}</ref>


==Premise==
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It's ten years after the starship ''[[USS Voyager (Star Trek)|Voyager]]''{{'}}s return from the [[Galactic quadrants (Star Trek)#Delta Quadrant|Delta Quadrant]], and the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] is in a crisis. The Federation's main suppliers of [[Dilithium (Star Trek)|dilithium]] crystals (the primary catalyst for the fuel used in [[Alcubierre drive|faster-than-light]] travel) are disappearing. Space and time have folded around several planets, isolating them from outside contact. The phenomenon is unnatural – someone or something is causing it to happen. The need to stop this necessitates drastic measures; some of which are outside the Federation’s normal jurisdiction. For this, Admiral [[Pavel Chekov]], head of [[Starfleet Intelligence]], turns to Commander [[Tuvok]], ''Voyager''{{'}}s former security officer and current head of the newly reorganized [[Section 31]], Starfleet's autonomous intelligence and defense organization. Tuvok must put together a new covert, renegade crew – mostly outcasts and rogues – and even criminals. This new crew is tasked with finding out what is causing the folding of time and space, and stopping it at all costs. But will they be able to put aside their differences and stop trying to kill one another in time to accomplish their mission?<ref>{{cite web|title=Story & Synopsis|url=http://startrekrenegades.com/home/story/.shtml|publisher=Renegade Studios|access-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref> $375,038<ref name=houston/>


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Adam J. Yeend]] as Starfleet Technical Officer
* [[Adam J. Yeend]] as Starfleet Technical Officer
* [[Nick Cvjetkovich|Sinn Bodhi]] as Syphon 1
* [[Nick Cvjetkovich|Sinn Bodhi]] as Syphon 1

==Story==
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It's ten years after the starship ''[[USS Voyager (Star Trek)|Voyager]]''{{'}}s return from the [[Galactic quadrants (Star Trek)#Delta Quadrant|Delta Quadrant]], and the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] is in a crisis. The Federation's main suppliers of [[Dilithium (Star Trek)|dilithium]] crystals (the primary catalyst for the fuel used in [[Alcubierre drive|faster-than-light]] travel) are disappearing. Space and time have folded around several planets, isolating them from outside contact. The phenomenon is unnatural – someone or something is causing it to happen. The need to stop this necessitates drastic measures; some of which are outside the Federation’s normal jurisdiction. For this, Admiral [[Pavel Chekov]], head of [[Starfleet Intelligence]], turns to Commander [[Tuvok]], ''Voyager''{{'}}s former security officer and current head of the newly reorganized [[Section 31]], Starfleet's autonomous intelligence and defense organization. Tuvok must put together a new covert, renegade crew – mostly outcasts and rogues – and even criminals. This new crew is tasked with finding out what is causing the folding of time and space, and stopping it at all costs. But will they be able to put aside their differences and stop trying to kill one another in time to accomplish their mission?<ref>{{cite web|title=Story & Synopsis|url=http://startrekrenegades.com/home/story/.shtml|publisher=Renegade Studios|access-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref>


==Production==
==Production==
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===Financing===
===Financing===


Primary financing was via three successful [[Kickstarter]] and [[Indiegogo]] campaigns in 2012, 2013, and 2014<ref name="indiegogo">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/star-trek-renegades|title=Star Trek: Renegades|work=Indiegogo|accessdate=August 9, 2015}}</ref><ref name="indiegogo-vfx-funding">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/star-trek-renegades-vfx-funding|title=Star Trek:Renegades VFX Funding|work=Indiegogo|accessdate=August 9, 2015}}</ref><ref name="indiegogo"/><ref name=houston>{{cite news|last=O'Connor|first=Kyrie|title='Star Trek' may get new, darker life|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/kyrie/article/Star-Trek-may-get-new-darker-life-4097352.php|accessdate=April 1, 2013|newspaper=Houston Chronicle|date=December 7, 2012}}</ref>
Primary financing was via a three successful [[Kickstarter]] and [[Indiegogo]] campaigns in 2012, 2013, and 2014<ref name="indiegogo">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/star-trek-renegades|title=Star Trek: Renegades|work=Indiegogo|accessdate=August 9, 2015}}</ref><ref name="indiegogo-vfx-funding">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/star-trek-renegades-vfx-funding|title=Star Trek:Renegades VFX Funding|work=Indiegogo|accessdate=August 9, 2015}}</ref><ref name="indiegogo"/><ref name=houston>{{cite news|last=O'Connor|first=Kyrie|title='Star Trek' may get new, darker life|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/kyrie/article/Star-Trek-may-get-new-darker-life-4097352.php|accessdate=April 1, 2013|newspaper=Houston Chronicle|date=December 7, 2012}}</ref>


===Release===
===Release===
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In early September 2015, ''Star Trek: Renegades'' will premiere at [[Fan Expo Canada]] in [[Toronto]].<ref name="Next Releases">{{cite web|url=http://startrekrenegades.com/|title=Star Trek: Renegades|work=startrekrenegades.com|accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref> In mid September 2015, the film will be released at the Alamo City Comic Con in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]] and The Geek Gathering in [[Sheffield, Alabama|Sheffield]], [[Alabama]].<ref name="Next Releases"/> In mid October 2015, the film will premiere at the TRIFI (TCIF3) Film Festival in [[Richland, Washington]].<ref name="Next Releases"/> In late October 2015, the film will premiere at Rocket City NerdCon in [[Huntsville, Alabama|Huntsville]], [[Alabama]].<ref name="Next Releases"/>
In early September 2015, ''Star Trek: Renegades'' will premiere at [[Fan Expo Canada]] in [[Toronto]].<ref name="Next Releases">{{cite web|url=http://startrekrenegades.com/|title=Star Trek: Renegades|work=startrekrenegades.com|accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref> In mid September 2015, the film will be released at the Alamo City Comic Con in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]] and The Geek Gathering in [[Sheffield, Alabama|Sheffield]], [[Alabama]].<ref name="Next Releases"/> In mid October 2015, the film will premiere at the TRIFI (TCIF3) Film Festival in [[Richland, Washington]].<ref name="Next Releases"/> In late October 2015, the film will premiere at Rocket City NerdCon in [[Huntsville, Alabama|Huntsville]], [[Alabama]].<ref name="Next Releases"/>

At this time CBS nor [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] can commit to a new series at this time, however, it will become a [[web series|web]] based series on [[YouTube]] beginning September 30, 2015.<ref name="Web Series"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/STRtheSeries?fref=ts|title=Star Trek: Renegades|accessdate=August 23, 2015|work=[[Favebook]]}}</ref>


====Home media====
====Home media====
A [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray]] edition of ''Star Trek: Renegades'' is available to buy at the official website. With a payment of $50, the purchaser will receive the digital download of the movie poster, access to exclusive web content, the digital download of the film, plus a DVD of ''Star Trek: Renegades''. $5 will be added for shipping in the U.S., $15 for international shipping.<ref name="Next Releases"/> With a donation of $60, the purchaser will receive the digital download of the movie poster, access to exclusive web content, the digital download of the film, plus a Blu Ray of ''Star Trek: Renegades''. $5 will be added for shipping in the U.S., $15 for international shipping.<ref name="Next Releases"/>
A [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray]] edition of ''Star Trek: Renegades'' is available to buy at the official website. With a payment of $50, the purchaser will receive the digital download of the movie poster, access to exclusive web content, the digital download of the film, plus a DVD of ''Star Trek: Renegades''. $5 will be added for shipping in the U.S., $15 for international shipping.<ref name="Next Releases"/><ref name="DVD Blue">{{cite web|url=http://startrekrenegades.com/home/dvd-bluray-now-available/|title=Pre-Order STR DVD or BluRay|accessdate=August 23, 2015|date=August 6, 2015|work=startrekrenegades.com}}</ref> With a donation of $60, the purchaser will receive the digital download of the movie poster, access to exclusive web content, the digital download of the film, plus a Blu Ray of ''Star Trek: Renegades''. $5 will be added for shipping in the U.S., $15 for international shipping.<ref name="Next Releases"/><ref name="DVD Blue"/>


===Casting===
===Casting===

Revision as of 00:18, 24 August 2015

Star Trek: Renegades
Star Trek: Renegades teaser poster
GenreScience fiction drama
Screenplay by
  • Ethan H. Calk
  • Jack Treviño
  • Sky Conway
Story byJack Trevino
Directed byTim Russ
Starring
ComposerJustin R. Durban
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Joshua B. Cole
  • Deborah Moss
Producers
  • Sky Conway (producer)
  • Ethan H. Calk (co-producer)
  • Jack Treviño (co-producer)
  • Thomas J. Moore (associate producer/administrator)
  • Tad Atkinson (associate producer/production coordinator)
  • Frank Zanca (line producer/unit production manager)
  • Jon Macht (supervising post producer)
  • Marc Linn (supervising producer)
  • Walter Koenig (consulting producer)
  • Michael J. Zampino (consulting producer)
  • Alec Peters (consulting producer)
Production locationLaurel Canyon Studios
CinematographyTristan Barnard
Editors
  • Michael Linn
  • Marc Linn
  • Jon Macht (vfx editor)
Running time90 minutes (Pilot)
Original release
Network
Releasepresent

Star Trek: Renegades is an upcoming unlicensed and unofficial fan film based upon the Star Trek franchise, although it features several characters from commercially produced Star Trek played by the same actors who realized them for film and TV. The story concerns a group of criminals and misfits assembled to undertake a covert mission when suspicion arises that the official military chain of command has been compromised by enemy agents. The film was largely funded through crowdsourcing, and the film's producers claimed they were going to submit it to CBS as a spec TV pilot. At this time CBS nor Paramount can commit to a new series at this time, however, it will become a web based series on YouTube.[1]


Premise

It's ten years after the starship Voyager's return from the Delta Quadrant, and the Federation is in a crisis. The Federation's main suppliers of dilithium crystals (the primary catalyst for the fuel used in faster-than-light travel) are disappearing. Space and time have folded around several planets, isolating them from outside contact. The phenomenon is unnatural – someone or something is causing it to happen. The need to stop this necessitates drastic measures; some of which are outside the Federation’s normal jurisdiction. For this, Admiral Pavel Chekov, head of Starfleet Intelligence, turns to Commander Tuvok, Voyager's former security officer and current head of the newly reorganized Section 31, Starfleet's autonomous intelligence and defense organization. Tuvok must put together a new covert, renegade crew – mostly outcasts and rogues – and even criminals. This new crew is tasked with finding out what is causing the folding of time and space, and stopping it at all costs. But will they be able to put aside their differences and stop trying to kill one another in time to accomplish their mission?[2] $375,038[3]

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Production

The team behind Renegades had previously produced the fan film Star Trek: Of Gods and Men.[9] The film was shot at Laurel Canyon Studios in Los Angeles, utilizing green screen techniques.[3] Principal photography commenced on October 2, 2013 and was completed on October 16, 2013 in Los Angeles.[10]

The premise for Renegades originated on the final day of the Of Gods and Men shoot. Jack Trevino made the suggestion of a series where the cast had to work outside of the boundaries of Starfleet. Writer Ethan Calk later credited this as being the origins of the idea.[11]

The production team announced plans for three possible outcomes from the film: CBS picks it up for a series; it is made into a stand-alone film; or it would be the first episode of an Internet based series.[3]

Financing

Primary financing was via a three successful Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns in 2012, 2013, and 2014[12][13][12][3]

Release

The first teaser trailer premiered online on November 21, 2013.[14] A second, longer teaser trailer premiered on December 21, 2013.[15]

An official trailer was released April 7, 2015.[16] The full length film was to have been released in early 2015.[17] The official premier took place at the Crest Theater on Saturday August 1, 2015, at 4:30 pm.[18][19]

In early September 2015, Star Trek: Renegades will premiere at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto.[20] In mid September 2015, the film will be released at the Alamo City Comic Con in San Antonio, Texas and The Geek Gathering in Sheffield, Alabama.[20] In mid October 2015, the film will premiere at the TRIFI (TCIF3) Film Festival in Richland, Washington.[20] In late October 2015, the film will premiere at Rocket City NerdCon in Huntsville, Alabama.[20]

At this time CBS nor Paramount can commit to a new series at this time, however, it will become a web based series on YouTube beginning September 30, 2015.[1][21]

Home media

A DVD and Blu-ray edition of Star Trek: Renegades is available to buy at the official website. With a payment of $50, the purchaser will receive the digital download of the movie poster, access to exclusive web content, the digital download of the film, plus a DVD of Star Trek: Renegades. $5 will be added for shipping in the U.S., $15 for international shipping.[20][22] With a donation of $60, the purchaser will receive the digital download of the movie poster, access to exclusive web content, the digital download of the film, plus a Blu Ray of Star Trek: Renegades. $5 will be added for shipping in the U.S., $15 for international shipping.[20][22]

Casting

The cast of Renegades includes several Star Trek alumni, who in some cases are reprising their former roles.[3] Garrett Wang was to return as Harry Kim but had scheduling conflicts with his involvement in Unbelievable!!!!!, a comedy film with other Star Trek alumni actors. He has stated, however, that he may return if the film is turned into a series and gets picked up.[23] J. G. Hertzler was originally set to play Borrada, the film's main antagonist, but has since taken political office in New York.[24]

Richard Herd was cast as Admiral Owen Paris on October 9, 2012.[7] Courtney Peldon was cast as Shree on November 14, 2012, who is an Andorian con artist, thief, and hacker.[8] Tim Russ was cast as Tuvok on December 7, 2012.[3] Walter Koenig was cast as Admiral Pavel Chekov on March 4, 2013.[4] Adrienne Wilkinson was cast as Captain Lexxa Singh who is leader of the Renegades and a direct descendant of Khan Noonien Singh.[5] Sean Young was cast as Dr. Lucien.[6] Robert Picardo was cast as Dr. Lewis Zimmerman who is the developer of the Emergency Medical Hologram.[6]

Chasty Ballesteros was cast as Ronara who is a troubled young Betazoid.[5] Kevin Fry was cast as Jaro Ruk who is a somewhat unbalanced former Bajoran freedom fighter.[6] Grant Imahara was cast as Lt. Masaru who is an aide to Admiral Pavel Chekov.[5] Vic Mignogna was cast as Garis who is a vicious Cardassian prisoner.[5]

Reception

Although not released as of August 2014, several reviews have been posted of the previews.

Drew Turney, of moviehole.net, wrote, "The story of ”Star Trek: Renegades” has quite a cool premise... The execution is a little less successful, the script feeling a bit under-written and too full of corny tropes that went out of fashion in the sci-fi of the 80s," adding, "It’s clear the team behind the movie loves the Star Trek name, and diehard fans are likely to be far more forgiving of the flaws than most (when Robert Picardo showed up as the fan favourite holographic Dr. Zimmerman, it prompted cheers in the screening). But it’s very hard to be down on what’s essentially fan fiction made on a shoestring by people who’ve given it their hearts and souls."[25]

In his online video review, Nate "Blunty" Burr said, “It is a bit of a mess. The whole thing. It’s got some production values and cast members that you’d think would be in big-budget impressive stuff who know how to do things, and then huge chunks of it come off as this most horrible, awkward, badly delivered fanfilm... My eyes started to hurt from the amount eye-rolling.” He concluded, “I feel like hardcore Star Trek fans are going to be scared about saying, ‘This is a bit shit.’ I want more Star Trek on my TV, but not so much that I won’t publish a video saying 'this Star Trek Renegades thing is kind of not fantastic.' [But] Worth watching just for the sake of the spectacle.”[26]

References

  1. ^ a b "Be a Renegade! Support The Ongoing Internet TV Series!". startrekrenegades.com. August 23, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 105. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "Story & Synopsis". Renegade Studios. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h O'Connor, Kyrie (December 7, 2012). "'Star Trek' may get new, darker life". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Lipp, Chaz (March 4, 2013). "Highlights from Emerald City Comicon 2013: Patrick Stewart, Walter Koenig, and Billy Dee Williams". The Morton Report. Retrieved April 1, 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |newspaper= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Casting Updates". Star Trek: Renegades. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Star Trek: Renegades Cast". Renegade Studios. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Star Trek: Renegades Starts Production". TrekNation. October 9, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  8. ^ a b "Actress Courtney Peldon Joins the Star Trek Renegades Web Series". TrekWeb.com. November 14, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  9. ^ Cullen, Ian. "Star Trek: Renegades Kickstarter Funding Drive Begins". Sci-Fi Pulse. Retrieved April 1, 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |newspaper= (help)
  10. ^ "About: Star Trek: Renegades Official Teaser Trailer". Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  11. ^ Leao, Gustavo (November 19, 2012). "Director Tim Russ, Producer Sky Conway and Co-Writer Ethan Halk Talk Star Trek Renegades Independent Web Series". TrekWeb.com. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  12. ^ a b "Star Trek: Renegades". Indiegogo. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  13. ^ "Star Trek:Renegades VFX Funding". Indiegogo. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  14. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Official Teaser Trailer". Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  15. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Official Teaser Trailer 2". Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  16. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Official Trailer". Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  17. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Official". Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  18. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades Premier". Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  19. ^ DiCrescenzo, Brent (July 29, 2015). "A new (unofficial) Star Trek movie premieres this weekend". Me-TV. Weigel Broadcasting. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  20. ^ a b c d e f "Star Trek: Renegades". startrekrenegades.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  21. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades". Favebook. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  22. ^ a b "Pre-Order STR DVD or BluRay". startrekrenegades.com. August 6, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  23. ^ "Garrett Wang Interview Star Trek Voyager". Red Carpet News TV. October 6, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  24. ^ "Klingon warrior elected to N.Y. town board". USA Today. November 8, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
  25. ^ Turney, Drew (August 10, 2015). "'Star Trek : Renegades' Review". moviehole.net. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  26. ^ "Star Trek: Renegades - Boldly Going, or boldly BLOWING?". Retrieved August 19, 2015.

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