Axanar Update - July 2024

[@KingHeatray]

Dude, I've probably watched Prelude to Axanar 50 total times since it came out. It's been the only real new link to the old trek I knew and loved. If these new episodes are as good as Prelude to Axanar, then I'm going to be holding my breath until they come out. Godspeed!

[@mattharris6958]

This is going to be unpopular with CBS/Paramount. They will not want to deal with the idea of more Trek like this.

[@KingHeatray]

@@mattharris6958 No, but with just how bad the new "Star Trek" shows have been, they may see this as an opportunity to spark back some popularity into the franchise. It's not going to make anyone like CBS's trash, but at least it's a win for the fan base.

[@jizziejustin]

I love the speech "when faced with losing the dream that is the federation, I tell you all, I do not fear the klingon empire!" Gets me every time I watch it through I love it

[@mattharris6958]

@@KingHeatray agreed, this is a win 🙂

[@RovingPunster]

​​@@jizziejustinThat speech captured the quintessence of my lifelong love of Star Trek, and the whole Axanar phenom, together. Gratitude and Respect, guys. That's what im feeling.

[@vortexgen1]

I loved Richard Hatch as a Klingon. What a great actor and a character.

[@ReconViper1]

It's sad that we never got to see his follow up to "Battlestar Galactica." It would have been great. Also, I wonder if Batltar gave him an pointers about playing a Klingon.

[@RandomAmerican3000]

@@ReconViper1 Likely it would have been better than what we did get. At the very least, it would have had better camera work.

[@Marvin23]

RIP Mr. Hatch

[@scottwalker6947]

It is such a shame that Richard Hatch, and Gary Graham won't be around to see the project finished.

[@bishop51807]

Weird that a couple of fans in a warehouse made it better Legacy Star Trek show then a big time studio

[@dustysweeper]

Some of us died waiting on this.

[@Mark_Williams.]

It's been a long road... 🎵 Glad you stuck with it and it's finally coming to fruition on our screens, can't wait!

[@PaulCashman]

The Axanar Project and Star Trek Continues have reinforced my belief that the very BEST Trek nowadays comes from fans, for fans. It's a bittersweet thought for someone who, thanks to his Dad, attended the Star Trek conventions in NYC in '74 and '75 as a wide-eyed almost-teen. Glad to hear this production finally coming to fruition!

[@tylerlittleton6583]

Shame on CBS!

[@noahfischel5164]

Then you should check out Lower Decks. Made by fans for fans.

[@cassivellaunushonestus4927]

Even Star Trek Online went downhill with the STD tie ins.

[@paulmason614]

I'd no idea this was still going. Really liked the prelude to axanar way back before all the new trek shows kicked off. Still remember watching it first and it looked amazing. Good luck!

[@grover10011]

Watching these episodes never gets old. It’s just so alive and accurate. Anything else produced by the big studios is just not good and a waste. Thanks for these episodes!

[@TheRogueX]

lol, that's like, your opinion man.

[@rohenthar8449]

Especially Discovery which is absolute crap.

[@noahfischel5164]

Lower Decks is far from a waste. It's a love letter to what makes Trek so amazing.

[@commonsensegunlaw]

Thank you to Alec and all who have made this monumental film possible.

[@testpilotmafia862]

CBS and Paramount could have really benefited from this fan driven effort, instead they strangled it.

[@AndSendMe]

Because it broke the unwritten guidelines within which such productions were able to happen, and ruined it for everyone else.

[@lightofchicagoproductionz9012]

@testpilotmafia862 Instead of saying this man and this project they could have gave him the way to finish this slap CBS on it and Bingo next star trek series Axanar ,Instead CBS rushed to create Discovery because this man's creation was so unique and fan service they couldn't stand it ... CBS destroyed Star Trek , Axanar provoked all this nonsense to happen ... Axanar was minding it's own business until the jealous bully came to do what jealous bully's do best ruin it and destroy our happiness

[@AndSendMe]

@@lightofchicagoproductionz9012 Axanar was not minding it's own business--it was breaking well-known boundaries and thumbing its nose at a company that was known to be the most draconian on IP issues.

[@jwilliams703]

Ive been waiting for this show for 9 years.

[@duckie867]

I remember helping paint some of those items on that bridge :)

[@skye1212]

Still can't believe they ever reacted so negatively towards Axanar. Your story was better than all the recent marginal at best screenplays that Paramount put out in recent years.

[@THEAdmiralXizor]

TEN Years..?! Wow.

[@raymondstpaul6474]

No wonder I was starting to lose interest only occasionally coming to check on its progress hopefully I won't have to wait too long now to see the completed chapters.

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

Your battle with the copyright holders of Trek has been heartbreaking for me. I made the decision to just boycott all the productions of Paramount and CBS since the trouble began. Since then I have been hoping to see the finished product, and I am really sad you have had to go through so much to give us a better quality production than the owners of the franchise care to make! Looking forward to seeing the results of all your hard work!

[@tomgrazer]

Here here!!

[@axelhopfinger533]

Well, at least they outlasted Paramount. Now only CBS needs to go the way of the Dodo too, leaving the right to the Trek IP in hopefully more competent and reasonable hands.

[@mattnw42]

I have been boycotting them because nearly everything produced in the last 15 years has been canon breaking, disrespectful, hot garbage.

[@borland8513]

I really think CBS and/or Paramount dropped the ball by not just leaning into Prelude to Axanar and reaching out to you all, and seeing if you wanted to do a UFP Historical Society Star Trek show for them. It would have been better than a lot of recent Star Trek content.

[@hx823]

A lot?? Try almost all!

[@gusty9053]

They wanted to force people to go to "paramount +" or whatever it was called at the time so they couldn't have fan projects showing them up. Of course in the long run it was an abysmal failure because lets face it no one wants STD :). And the rest of the shows was just more of the same garbage. Season 3 of Picard was half decent but it came as too little too late and it was more by luck than by design (Kurtzman and the rest of the retards had wondered off to ruin some other franchise).

[@svoigt2622]

And to think, CBS / Paramount could have had this for FREE... Just amazes me about the folks who think that it has to be invented here (Hollywood) to be any good.

[@alejandromolina5645]

I can't believe that nothing new or substantial has been produced in 10 years. Yes I know the 1st 22 minute episode was fantastic. It doesn't matter how great it might be if we are not around to see it. Some of us are in our late seventies....lol Please, get it out already, so we can finally see it.

[@bmused55]

Plenty has been done in the intervening time. You don't think the crew have just sat on 10 year old footage and done nothing, do you? Sign up for the newsletter. You'll get regular updates through that.

[@alejandromolina5645]

@bmused55 I love Axanar's work, which is better than anything put out by Paramount and CBS. Axanar put out a fantastic 22-minute episode, but 10 years is a long time, my friend. Viewing videos with actors sitting next to green screens and talking about production isn't an episode. At my age, time is short. I am not a young kid. I am 79 years old. It is very frustrating to see the years slip by like water and no new work.

[@alejandromolina5645]

@bmused55 I am signed into the newsletter. I have been for almost a decade. It is nice to know about the live chats, and up coming interviews. But that doesn't address the reason I signed up in the first place, which is when are we getting that action packed "20 plus minute" episode? That is the only reason I am part of that mailing list. I hope Axanar continues their march towards Startrek excellence. 👍 Lets see that episode tomorrow no more waiting.

[@davidreeves4556]

@@alejandromolina5645 the actors will have physically aged, at least one has died its been that long.

[@zhulza]

@@davidreeves4556 2 have died that I know of.

[@StarrDust0]

Imagine shutting someone down because they're more creative than you...uh the smart thing to do is to hire them instead to do future episodes.

[@Troubleshooter125]

It's been a long 10 years, to be sure, and doubtless a LOT longer for those of you in the middle of the mess which was CBS's interference in your considerable efforts. Now, we're around the clubhouse turn and the eight-pole is in sight, the finish line not far off. And here I am, still looking forward to the fruit of your labors, seat belt buckled and ready to be blown away. *THANK YOU.* Thank you in advance for sticking with it all this time. I *KNOW* it'll be worth the wait.

[@FelipeMAPT]

You guys are AWASOME. I don't know how to thank you all for this. 10 years following this project. God, i need see this victory. Thank you all. Much Love ❤❤❤

[@gaspo69]

Even with the CBS Paramount forced wait, Axanar is phenomenally head and shoulders superior to everything they have put out as "Trek" since they forced you to take a non-feature film route. Don't know if I can hold my breath much longer.

[@markfergerson2145]

@@gaspo69 We know that CBS Paramount are envious. They seem to be unable to produce anything decent any more.

[@Halicet]

@@markfergerson2145 when everything they make has to fit a executive agenda, be targeted to the widest audience, be approved by committee, judged by focus groups, and made solely with profit in mind, rather than as a labor of love.... We get modern Trek.

[@TheRogueX]

lmao, ok.

[@bettyleeist]

It look’s like we’re getting another;Axenar episode?Well….I guess,this will be;my birthday 🎂 episode,here?And,I’ve seen the original one,last year.And,not only,that,I’ve been going down;”memory lane”with the Star Trek,animated series from 1973.Well,too,I guess I’ll have to say;good luck 🍀 with this film,and yes….🙌 live long,and prosper!😊Too,”another memory lane” is:reading those iconic James Blish book’s as well!Again,another trip down memory lane!😊

[@gaspo69]

@@Vamroc No different from what Paramount/CBS did, does, or will do, even as they run the IP into the dust. Had they not blocked the Axanar production, they would have had to face stiff competition from a better product made for significantly less that was, is and would have been far better than anything they could come up with from writers and producers that had no knowledge of or interest in the cannon of the IP. Paramount/CBS's only option was to do whatever they could to stifle and iradicate the better product.

[@JennyEverywhere]

Watch out for that console you're slapping your hands on, it's wobbling with every touch! ;)

[@JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701]

I DESPISE "NuTrek" in generell... Axanar was the ONLY *beacon of Hope* for us older Trekkies but that was MANY Years ago 😑

[@robertenyart9982]

Paramount and CBS should pay you guys and release your movie. "Axanar" has been so much better than anything "Discovery" or "Prodigy".

[@linguist2k]

Phenomenal! It has totally been worth the wait! Many thanks, Alec, cast, and crew for your perseverance!

[@chrisaguilera1564]

"never say die". Truer words for these folks.

[@marshallc3]

I am amazed that this is happening. I am embarrassed that I was so skeptical. Way to go!!!

[@SparcImagination]

Waaaw amazing 10 years already. Have been following from the start. Greetings from Aruba

[@kirstymctear5030]

If the change of ownership of the franchise is correct, they should sign you up to produce a series. It’s better than most of the “official” stuff out there.

[@LIOTBs]

You folks are amazing! Thank you so much!

[@duncanirvine4657]

I cant believe its been 10 years. Took you long enough!! :) Really looking forwards to it.

[@Emberheart_]

I'm really excited for this! I've watched Prelude to Axanar several times and I can't help but feel that the production quality is just incredibly professional! Thank you. 🖖

[@lovenicholson]

So.happy you are all following through on your passion. Quite Inspiring truly. Live long and prosper.

[@davidlee4068]

It’s been a long road, eh? Congrats on all you’ve achieved! Looking forward to the release!

[@jizziejustin]

I truly can't wait, been waiting so long but after that speech in prelude "when face with losing the dream that is the federation, I tell you all I do not fear the klingon empire!" We will fight! Been dreaming if seeing the pay off ever since. Everyone involved should be congratulated on their labour of love personally cant wait to see all your amazing work.

[@Gorbz]

The bridge set looks beautiful!

[@grovermoore4071]

Your writing far exceeded anything cbs and paramount had ever done. Thank you 😊

[@salvin-valkyries]

So happy to see this come into being. Thank you!

[@robertjakicic5878]

When I first saw Prelude to Axanar my first thought was how can a 20 minute fan film look this fantastic I mean the special effects the acting I didn't what it to end, so glad that everything has come together for the Axanar crew great success.

[@axanarfilm]

Thank you!!

[@Lorric101]

Emphasis on the "live long" part so we can live long enough to see this thing! ;)

[@alonespirit9923]

Bridge set is handsomely done.

[@natanislikens]

About time!!! Can’t wait to see this. CBS and Paramount can kiss my arse. This could have been an extremely cool movie. After all they’ve just been sitting on Star Trek for movies and the new shows… Strange new Worlds is ok… but both it and Discover have heavy woke influences. Strange New Worlds also has inconsistencies in the timeline, for example Holodeck was brand new technology at the start of Next Generation… nearly what… 100-150 years after Pike’s time as captain of the Enterprise. Geez… Granted, Star Trek has a lot of inconsistencies over the franchise.

[@natanislikens]

Thank you Axanar for the heart. If you ever need someone who can’t act to play a Vulcan… I’m 2hrs North in Chatta-No-where.

[@PSchmidt-j7j]

Alec, so exciting! Thank you for making this happen, your perseverance has brought honor to the House of Roddenberry.

[@MrApiiinr]

I’m so glad you guys are getting to move forward

[@Halicet]

Well this looks like it may be good news for not only Axanar, but other streaming fan series as well: "As of July 8, 2024, Paramount Global, the owner of the Star Trek franchise, has agreed to merge with Skydance Media. Paramount Global's CEO, David Ellison, said that the new leadership team wants to grow the franchise and license it to other streamers. The fate of Paramount+ is still uncertain. "

[@ptaylor5014]

Wow 10 years! "time stops for no man"

[@TheRealAfroRick]

I'm glad to see that it is finally coming to a conclusion. Hard to believe that it has been 10 *YEARS* since Prelude Happened.

[@davideyres955]

Dumb to try to shut it down they should have hired the lot of you and given you money to do a series.

[@brandonsnyder628]

Happy to see this project isn’t dead.

[@KSMvidcast]

Wow, it's finally happening! So cool.

[@Audioholics]

I really hope this happens. We ALL need a break from Kurtzman Trek.

[@donalbares6338]

Still here my friend

[@Confederate-Gamer-1863]

I can't wait for this.

[@jasonwelch9346]

It's been years and years. Sometimes, hope that this will ever come to fruition wanes. It's hood yo hear it's coming soon.

[@kellyj5610]

Any chance with SkyDance now coming into the picture that the original CBS/Paramount rules will get removed?

[@axanarfilm]

We can only hope!

[@wjckc79]

I can't believe it's been 10 years. Seems like yesterday.

[@mxuther]

Congratulations on this great achievement, and THANK YOU for bringing the best Star Trek out there!

[@MilsurpMikeChannel]

Looking forward to the final product!

[@steveo3336]

Amazing! Cant wait for this to come out! Love the work and passion!!

[@ianlassitter2397]

Love it to the moon and back!

[@slammsonite1]

I WANT Axanar! Make it so.

[@splawnrobert]

Awesome work Alex . I cant wait to see how it all turns out !

[@harveywittii9323]

I don’t understand either of those studios, come on!!! They weren’t even doing any of the movies or shows. So I don’t understand their problems…… I believe the Fans were doing a great job creating Great movies/Fan production

[@davidjames1063]

Zion owned Companies must stick to the Globalist Agenda. Doing movies for public enjoyment is NOT on their Agenda !

[@Aleksandar6ix]

Honestly, I am so confused with this series and figuring out what has been released, what hasn't, and where to see what has been released. I've seen Prelude and that's about it....

[@theharbingerofconflation]

It's the only thing really out everything else is trailers

[@user-st8gb9bm6q]

Every time I see anything from Axanar I hungry for more. So many ST fan film have worse acting that "adult" films. Axanar is some of the best independent Star Trek ever, no the best ever..

[@benjackson1454]

Just watched prelude, so psyched to watch this, cant wait to watch this.

[@jamesdenson4730]

Can't wait!!

[@davidjames1063]

Let me know when complete. I understand the base theme was war with Klingons, tide turned with entry of the D7 battlecruiser, tide turned again with the Ares Class. I'd like to see the finished movie.

[@jonny-b4954]

Been so long I totally forgot about this. CBS/Paramount sucks.

[@tcsmagicbox]

Looking forward to it. Can't wait!

[@markk3453]

we look forward to it! thanks for the update

[@tomb7942]

You should reach out to skydance and see if they will suspend those rules until they are ready to start making new programing.

[@GrayNeko]

My dearest hopes for you and your amazing team! ^_^

[@SeanMorgan280]

So Alex, is there a release date for all the episodes? We've been waiting over 10 years now. Getting a little impatient. But I'm glad you found a donar to complete the project. Peace and long life, captain Garth. Or is it Lord Garth yet?

[@common_c3nts]

I cant believe you never gave up. Wow

[@georgegbalzano9239]

Been a life-long Star Trek fan (I'm 62). Watched TOS with my Dad when it was NEW, was glued to the TV the day when TAS premiered in Sept, 1973, saw TMP right when it came out in 1979, you get the idea...So glad you guys settled things and are going to bring us some of the BEST TREK in 40 years!!! Thanks guys!!! It's been a 10-year CLIFFHANGER waiting, but I'm sure it'll be worth it!!!

[@axanarfilm]

THANK YOU!

[@RangerOneGaming]

Finally real Star Trek.

[@photog12345]

While I understand why Paramount/CBS would want to protect their IP, they could have handled this better. One look at what Alec and team have done with minimal resources should tell them they need to team up rather they to make the Axanar Team go away. Thanks for hanging in there Alec

[@axanarfilm]

Thank you Sir!

[@jutau]

So excited.

[@aragos32727]

Still better than most modern ST shows! (ST:SNW and Lower Decks are fantastic)

[@tgwazu]

IMHO; SNW had potential, but I thought the bridge scenes were horrible regarding ST history, ie bridge too small and only two men on the bridge. Nurse Chapel character was THE BOMB, but again, historically inaccurate. Pike knowing his future end also seemed kinda stupid to me. I thought Uhura was chosen and played with excellence - best in show! Overall, it seemed like producers were trying to see just how much woke bs they could get away with. Your thoughts? Lower decks! Lower decks! Lower decks! Do you know when/if the nest season starts?

[@backtoearth1983]

@@tgwazu Ok, ile bite.. what in SNW is woke. More or less WOKE than the interracial kiss in TOS? More or less WOKE than Let That Be Your Last Battlefield?

[@tgwazu]

@@backtoearth1983 Two episodes out of how many address racism and sexuality? These specific issues were not the focus of the entire series, as seems the case with SNW (and far more so with STD - what an abomination!). SNW’s bridge, for starters, does NOT resemble the bridge of the Enterprise in the original ST pilot, specifically; it’s too small, and the only men on the bridge are Pike and Spock, the rest are women. This is not “historically” accurate with the original story - does not even resemble the original as it should. Nothing wrong with women on the bridge not wearing cheeky miniskirts - Janeway rulz! - but their focus is on woke ideology, not an accurate storyline according to the brand. There’s also an episode where some of the female bridge crew cross-dress as men. Just a couple examples prominent throughout the series that take precedence over good writing, and it compromises the brand. Frankly, despite my criticisms, was hoping to see a season three. Lower decks… Battery is dying… Check ya later Peace

[@BeachcomberNZ]

Still here to the very end!👍

[@BuShips]

One word. Awesome! 🖖

[@jadintenax226]

I'm so excited to see the outcome, because this is what and how Star Trek should be, with Love and Devotion to the dream that is Star Trek, done correctly. *Smiles*

[@attilamenyhart8096]

Thank you and LLAP

[@pcheintz7264]

Ok, I have a question. You listed the following: - Episode 3 is Prelude to Axanar - Episode 4 is The Gathering Storm - Episode 5 is Crucible So what were episodes 1 and 2? Are they perhaps the "Ambassador Soval - Minister TLera on Vulcan" scene and the "Interlude - An Axanar Fan Film" scene? Or are they some installments I've not seen? Also, just a minor comment... I do think the current Axanar Bridge set is awesome, and I like the semi retro looking yet updated displays. But I actually liked more the layout as shown in the "USS Ares 3D Bridge concept "video" with the second bridge access, which I think was a corridor, perhaps to a conference room or bridge office/ready room? It was a more balanced looking bridge, which always bothered me about the original TOS bridge of the Enterprise.

[@axanarfilm]

As we have said, there are no Episodes 1 & 2. Prelude was meant to be a proof of concept video and we never anticipated any more episodes.

[@plokert]

Looking forward to this next release :)

[@VideoMaster40K]

it is Funny how we call Discovery and Picard Fan Fictions when this project was what we deserved the most.

[@TroysMilitaryHistory]

@@VideoMaster40K Disgracery and Discard have NOTHING on this. Alex Klutzman and Bad Reboot should be replaced immediately by this crew

[@VideoMaster40K]

@Troy_Tempest well I call them STD and Pukecard, but yes

[@the51project]

Can't wait!

[@adrewadrew5860]

This is how you should treat your IP. Respect your fans and 10 yeras later they still have your back. Use your IP as just ideology vessel and go bankrupt.

[@yorkinwanya2066]

Where will be able to watch the whole series? :D

[@JeffRuble99]

Can't wait for this!!!!! Does anyone know what it is about Axanar that some fans think is out of continuity with the series? I haven't noticed anything.

[@quitequiet5281]

Fantastic!

[@tgwazu]

CBS spreads STD. Thanks to Axanar for making a TRUE Star Trek product!

[@paulc5333]

I can't wait to see the finished product. Just think given the disastrous crash and burn of the jj abrams time line series (can it be resurrected?) Paramount could have picked up the phone and greenlit Axanar arguably for comparatively cheap as the story was written and filming was mostly story boarded already. What can you do? Live long and prosper.

[@TeraQuad]

Absolutely amazing project.

[@johnavast5939]

Unbelievable! Such a beautiful effort and result!!

[@passion_proh-jects]

Thank you

[@copy801]

I hope you guys go to NYCC