Star Trek: Prelude to Axanar

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[@BirbarianHomeGuard]

Red Letter Media needs to review this.

[@uncertainscientist]

I CAN'T WAIT. This trailer gives me goosebumps like I was a kid. Paramount should hire you guys.

[@oldcode1800]

@@markj2093 The final two installments of Axanar, plus an Axanar fan film, are in production right now. The They plan to premier the first episode, Axanar: The Gathering Storm, this summer. The original plan was to do the premier at Comic Con, but that probably won't happen, but the latest news is they still want to premier sometime in June or July. See the link above.

[@shadowtheimpure]

I am so happy to read this, I came back just to rewatch and then saw this...my heart SOARED!

[@xXKirkSoloXx]

WAIT WHAT? Fucking FANTASTIC!

[@Edd25164605]

THIS is Star Trek. THIS looks fantastic. THIS is how you do a prequel !

[@DanielVance]

RIP Gary Graham. You will definitely live on through the roles you've played.

[@pduidesign]

Paramount should have hired this team to make a Star Trek show. Talk about a no brainer.

[@uniformityofnature1488]

It’s so frustrating, I need more we all need more.

[@thecontrarian9933]

I think they did and canned it.

[@roadrunnerj]

I couldn't agree anymore with you

[@freelanceryuu]

That would have been a gimme, but they dropped it. No cap, it is so easy. Just Give The Fans What They Want!

[@OutrageousAspect]

Instead of taking them to court and freaking out about fan films being crowdsourced?.. yeah it does seem obvious... also great way to treat your fan base

[@jamesmartin9401]

I came back to express my sadness at the death of Gary Graham. He added so much to Alien Nation, Star Trek and especially Axanar. You will be missed.

[@brandonlordbaltimore5182]

@@jamesmartin9401 Been a G.G fan since Robot Jox & Alien Nation myself. Good comment 🥲👍

[@juresaiyan]

HOW, in the name of GOODNESS, can a 21 minute fan-film be better than an entire season of "official" Trek material (you know what I'm talking about)? Oh yeah, because it was made by people who actually care.

[@chronosschiron]

i myself can do better on my own then cbs but they got new copyright in canada shoving there shit to 2047 im done with trek

[@r.a.o.c.2592]

I completely agree. I had the pleasure of meeting Richard Hatch a few years ago before he passed away. He was so excited about this project and when I finally watch this submission I very much lost my mind and was looking forward to seeing production. Renegades is also a very good effort but I would have really enjoyed seeing this come to life

[@chronosschiron]

@@r.a.o.c.2592 i was 7 when the first bsg was on air....he really got it , when it came to fans , more of an artist and creator then one of the jobers you get form hollystupid

[@AxanarGaming]

Because Les Moonves and people like him who lord over an IP they personally hate for the exclusive exploitation of us the fans. This is like the jocks bullying the nerds with their own toys. Mocking them, making fun of them, and shaking us down for our lunch money...... til we fought back. The 4 years war has become a real war of the fans vs the studios. Who, what, and when is the real star trek. "We don't want to be told we just want to watch it unfold." At this point Seth MacFarlane would be a better caretaker of Star Trek then the entire executive staff of CBS and VIACOM/PARAMOUNT.

[@dugclrk]

@@AxanarGaming Paramount knows how to make good Trek and I think they want to, but CBS has there hands tide with the draconian copyrights they hold. I'm surprised the movies turned out as good as they did with all the restrictions put on them.

[@rebeccachristophersen8389]

This is a masterpiece.

[@thomasblaine3193]

This is a trailer... and better then the plagerised garbage that is STD. This is the future of star trek.

[@taylorjohnson4943]

Too bad they never put this into production.

[@voyager202000]

Axanar did in 21 minutes what Discovery couldn't do with a FULL SEASON! Axanar gripped your interest and NEVER let it go! It had you wanting more! Discovery, you needed hydraulic jacks to keep your eyes open due to stupidity and just flashy effects with no storyline or substance!! I watched this as many times as I have seen the original series (40 plus times) and never tire of it! Alec Peters captured Star Trek canon to perfection! He built the bridge between Enterprise in Captain Archer's era to the beginning of the Pike/Kirk eras! The way this story was told in such a short time showed details, depth, and just AWESOME story telling! Any pure fan of Star Trek delights in this series and Star Trek Continues! Two fan based series that is better than ANYTHING CBS, or Hollywood can produce! Note to Hollywood: THIS IS HOW YOU DO STAR TREK!!!!!

[@marvinmontgomery1291]

Wallace Presley Jr : All so true everything that you have said is the truth . The sad fact is that the TV executives at CBS are geared toward the dumb down degenerate unfortunately Star Trek is a blueprint for the future and they want to live in the era of the degenerate Jerry Springer show because even though he has been cancelled his degenerate legacy must live on through the Hollywood executives for the dumbed down masses

[@sike2399]

God Bless Tony Todd. You will be missed. Thank you Axanar for giving him such a memorable and impactful role in this project, it is by far my favorite performance of his in all of Star Trek.

[@darkholmemega8707]

21 minutes of this was extremely better than an entire season of ST Discovery

[@dietermill2271]

Five years later and Axanar is still the best trek since ds9.

[@reginaldtyroneshort]

Can’t stop watching. Greatest Star Trek fan film ever.

[@PaulPassarelli]

This one twenty minute short has more and better 'Trek' than all those wasted seasons of ST:Discovery!

[@FreeRoamingPhoto]

Amazing that a fan-made short film can have more depth and story than Star Trek Into Darkness. Awesome work!

[@mattimeo7612]

+Mike Cavaroc lol you can say that again.

[@mrmrsgamer6938]

+Matt Doyle agreed, but its not that amazing XD

[@FreeRoamingPhoto]

Overall I enjoyed Enterprise, though admittedly the first two seasons were pretty shaky - another spinoff struggling to find its footing. The 3rd season was an interesting twist, but true, it unfortunately didn't get really good until its last season. Either way, regardless of what happens with the new Star Treks, at least the fan works are shaping up nicely!

[@jfridy]

+Mike Cavaroc And strangely, that may be why Paramount is suing them to shut them down.

[@FreeRoamingPhoto]

Jeremy Fridy That I didn't hear! Do you have a link? I'd be interested to read more on that. That would seriously suck if they did that.

[@MasonicKryptonite]

I've probably seen this 50+ times, and it still hits me right in the feels, especially Ramirez's speech. THIS is what modern Star Trek should be like.

[@alanoldham1700]

As we see here it doesn't take much to get it right.

[@EdgyNumber1]

Same here! I'm hungry for more!...

[@subraxas]

You like cheesy and overly masculine stuff, yeah? Dramatic for the sake of being dramatic.... and cheesy.

[@dugclrk]

And how has YT not shown me this before? A few great actors sitting down telling a story with good CGI clips of classic Trek ships made a few years ago; and it's 10,000 times better than the BS CBS spent millions on recently. My hats off to all involved with this project. I'll be watching this over and over. Live long and prosper.

[@sundragon7703]

A 10 year old short film that holds up well as time marches on. Good writing and good pacing prevail.

[@kaziu312]

Every time I hear something about Star Trek Discovery I come here and watch this short film to feel better. Who's with me?

[@danielsmit11]

yep

[@0hvist]

Amen, Hallelujiah, Peanut Butter.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

✌

[@brandonlordbaltimore5182]

@@kaziu312 Been doing it for year's, glad to see I'm not the only one.

[@joshuasepeda3289]

Why can't we have this series? This is exactly what Star Trek should be.

[@EngCenturion]

9 years later and I still enjoy this.

[@TheMythriel]

Over 9 years later, still easily some of the best Trek ever made!

[@Trekev]

This 20 minutes has more story, direction, clarity, and real emotion than the entire first season of Discovery.

[@longso453]

I never seen a single one of that episode just only heard on how horrible it really is I'm just glad I haven't even wasted a second of my time with their own rendition of what they think Star Trek might be. A lot of good fan films out there made by people who really care about the Star Trek franchise One of the best ones I ran into is called "Chance Encounter". It's almost like a love letter that pays homage to TNG, if you haven't watched it you are in for a wonderful treat.

[@Ostermond]

I'll admit. Season 2's going pretty strong. Frankly, big improvement over _all_ of Season 1, even if Axanar certainly aligns with the visual style and continuity of pre-DSC-release Star Trek.

[@englishrepublic4518]

Evan K Nah. ST Disco is awesome and going in a much needed new direction. The first season of TNG and DS9 were not that great. Can’t stay stuck in the past.

[@Archie2c]

Disco is nothing but garbage. This did so much more with just 20 mins

[@jesusevelioinestrozamendoz4177]

You are just right

[@infinitecanadian]

Thanks Paramount for killing this project. As a special way of thanking you, I will take great pleasure in watching pirated episodes of Star Trek series.

[@drincogni]

Dont we all

[@infinitecanadian]

@@drincogni They haven't gotten a nickel from me yet.

[@ricky445]

But come on! There’s a strong black woman and everyone who is white is dumb or evil! This is what the people want!!!

[@Contemplativeman101]

I gave up on any nutrek awhile ago when they said J6 started WWIII. Is anything worth watching after Enterprise? (And I know that show struggled with poor writing)

[@adilrasheed5295]

🤣

[@Ragnarra]

gets better every time I rewatch it

[@mytubeaccountable]

Stephanie, no doubt. AND it probably STILL scares the hell outta CBS.

[@SynthAddict]

RIP Tony Todd, you brought a lot of gravitas to this production probably the best fan film (excerpt) ever made

[@amehak1922]

@@SynthAddict stovokor welcomed a warrior

[@jaycee7522]

THIS, should have been the next Star Trek movie!!!

[@GoldtriggerDude]

+jay cee Fuck yeah!

[@waltererhart3161]

+jay cee You are dead on. Dead on.

[@TheGreatSnafoo]

its so good paramount was blocking its airing, i guess deals are being made to show it, but never before had the studio blocked a fan film thats how good it is better than the jj stuff they pushed on us. i agree this is what the real ST fans want.

[@RogerValor]

This 21 minutes are still better than 2 seasons of STD.

[@Edd25164605]

I enjoyed this 20 minute video more than the entirety of Star Trek Discovery.

[@mrkhaosguy3227]

CBS destroyed Star Trek

[@blissfulearth334]

I've been watching Star Trek for 54 years and this is one of the best presentations I've ever seen. So well done. The acting the script writing beautiful.

[@kaydars]

This was really cool! The acting, the script, the story line, the documentary feel, the snarky inter-species slurs - all top notch! I definitely want more of this! It amazes me that Hollywood, for all their millions of dollars, can't make engaging, captivating, entertaining films like this. Yet relative nobodies can. Great work guys, great work! :D

[@nickhartman6372]

The true nobodies are the Hollywood types. They are well known...that is it. Nothing about them is more special, real or better than any of us "normal" people. They are incapable of true creativity or self awareness. To me, real people (such as the makers of this amazing movie) are more passionate, more creative, and above all: more human. Our world would be so much better off if we stopped putting Hollywood and celebrities in general on a pedestal and worshipping them. Sort of off topic, my apologies 😅your comment just got me thinking.

[@DayShiftNoWknd]

I've lost track of how many times I've watch this all the way through over the years. I never ever get tired of it. I love it more than The Best of Both Worlds.

[@axanarfilm]

Thank you A.D.!

[@adambourne5523]

@@axanarfilm I echo this - watched prelude so many times, cannot wait to see the final result. Glad to fund such quality

[@EVAUnit4A]

In almost four years of knowing about this film, and donating to the IndieGoGo, I regret that I can give but one thumbs-up.

[@TerryWindell]

The greatest movie never made. R.I.P. Axanar.

[@jdbrisebois8732]

Years later and still feel such anger towards CBS for their actions against Axanar. This 20 minute prelude is better than an entire season of Discovery. This team should’ve been hired for the series instead of gilmore girls writers clueless about the franchise.

[@Moghause]

Your anger is misdirected. In IP law, when someone tries to profit from your property, you lose that IP if you don't defend it. CBS had absolutely no choice because Peters bought himself a highly profitable little studio instead of just making the movie like he promised. It's not like they ever went after Star Trek fanfic before that point.

[@k1productions87]

​@@Moghause Incorrect. Firstly that is not exactly how IP law works, you are confusing Copyright with Trademark, not quite the same thing. Secondly, the studio was hardly profitable, building the studio was PART of the original Kickstarter (they spelled it out quite plainly, so anyone who acts all blindsided clearly wasn't paying attention at all), AND the first goal of said studio was to make the film. Why did film production stop? Because there was a lawsuit that demanded ALL operations cease until a judgment was reached. They already had constructed the physical sections of the Bridge (full 360 degree, not back quarter segment like most others), Transporter Room, Captain's Quarters, and elements of hallways and the Klingon bridge. So don't start with this "they weren't working on making a film" horse crap. Thirdly, timing is the key factor. This lawsuit happened as they were announcing the formation of CBS All Access with a new Star Trek as its flagship program. If there was a well made Star Trek (that wasn't just a clone of TOS, or obviously fan-made) then the bean counters figured that casual viewers would get confused, and instead of paying for the streaming service, they would go for this free program that they confused for "real Star Trek." It also so happens that Axanar happened to fall in the same time period that Discovery was intended to be in. Fourthly, they did indeed go after other fanfilm productions. Horizon was "warned" not to make their second film, but their first had already been released for months before, and thus made no sense to sue. Particularly since it was Enterprise-era and thus had no impact upon Discovery. Further, as good as it looked, its total green screen filming still looked relatively amateurish, and could in no way get confused for Hollywood production. And that is the primary point of contention here, what the casual viewer would think "real Star Trek" was. On top of that the disgruntled older fans who felt like the studio was betraying them, and felt these fan productions were closer to Star Trek's roots. Fanfilms getting sued was practically inevitable. Axanar just happened to be the one that fell at the right (or in this case wrong) time. If it wasn't Axanar, it would have been Pacific 201 or "Captain Pike." There was a long list of budding fanfilm projects that had their sights set higher and higher. Final point, if Axanar making money was the issue, they would have been shut down completely. But that was not the case, as the lawsuit settlement allowed them to keep ALL the money they raised AND continue to use recognizable Star Trek alumni. The only guideline they had to follow was the two 15-minute episodes guideline. Look, I know its easier to point fingers at the fanfilm guy than the big Hollywood Studio, but you have to realize that the situation is hardly as black and white as you may think. Much like DS9, it is several murky shades of grey.

[@cathulhu3772]

CBS are waste of space. Fans are carrying this but no, they have to monetize a single breath. Look at what fans can do with Witcher in Alzur's Legacy when they are not restricted by shitty, money grabbing assholes.

[@gsmith4679]

jd brisebois Agree, Discovery was kind of...bizarre. I felt the plot jumped around and the storyline was weak. I get that it’s sci fi, but instead of allowing believable stories it seemed whenever the ship was in trouble another more bizarre method was invented to save the day. All flash and little substance IMO.

[@Lightsoul1987]

Amen...

[@LordDawnWreaver]

The moment a fanfiction has better story than current star trek

[@pduidesign]

...is the moment that the studios start scrambling to remove that fan fiction, absolutely embarrassed by their utter failure and realizing that the fans can make better movies than the idiot showrunners they hire. 🤪👍

[@zerocorpse5024]

There is no current Star Trek. There's Discovery, which is clearly in the Starfleet Battles universe and not at all Star Trek in tone, lore, or quality. There's Lower Decks, which is just a goofy cartoon people in the Federation might watch, but it's not Trek itself. There's Picard, which is clearly an alternate future. There's JJ-Trek, which is just The Trek And The Furious. Star Trek's IP re-used for bad action movies with no brain or heart. But there is no current Star Trek. The closest thing, spiritually speaking, is The Orville. But that's an homage, not Star Trek itself.

[@xenomorphskullhunter7935]

GOD YES!

[@mikcnmvedmsfonoteka]

@@zerocorpse5024 last two episodes of Lower Decks season 2 were shockingly good! Especially s02e09 Wej Duj I didn't except something so orginal easily could have been TOP episode on TNG or DS9 but yeah I don't like most of Lower Decks but it's getting better characters are developing, there are tons of hints besides all Easter eggs

[@k85]

It's a phenomenon of the age. The official owners of various franchises are raping the products they hold. Those halfwits are enslaved to sentiments they IMAGINE they must cater to, in order to do business. They are wrong. On the other hand, fans do fantastic work to carry the torch. Fans who have a correct understanding of the spirit of their favored franchise, coupled with delightful artistic talent. Warhammer 40k has probably been the most active frontier in this war. Another example is World of Warcraft. In Star Wars, too, we can thank especially the Canadian writer Drew Karpyshyn for his work on Darth Bane and Revan. Axanar seems to be it for Star Trek. We shall have great expectations.

[@MarkLucasProductions]

No bad acting and, as far as I can judge, flawless writing. Who are these people? Brilliant. Love you. Didn't find this until August 2016.

[@5226-p1e]

2916? are you predicting the year that this show will be released from Paramount's hands. i think we will have real space ships by then.

[@MarkLucasProductions]

LOL ! I fixed it

[@5226-p1e]

i must be the nazi pointing out the flaws.

[@MaciejBogdanStepien]

Two of them are Battlestar Galactica people.

[@MarkLucasProductions]

Maciej Bogdan Stepien Yeah, I figured they'd had to have been professionals.

[@garybell4203]

This was six years ago. Who else in here gets pissed off every time they watch this, thinking of what could have been. Six years old and still better than anything discovery put out.

[@studentdrake]

How dare you say anything negative about discovery. What are you some kind of racist sexiest transphobic homophobic white supremacists right wing qanon maga wearing nazi?

[@dying101666]

std

[@spacecat7247]

And firefly. So much time and talent wasted. Such crap on tv now. Watch the orville and some reruns.

[@kaitlyn__L]

But.... of course you can always imagine your best, favourite, version of something - when it’s still all just potential.

[@Nathan-qo9kg]

Yep. CBS sued them to stop production, then Covid. They worked out a deal to make it into a 30 minute short story instead of a feature length film, but with the lawsuit and all the time I imagine most of their money has dried up by now. We'll see what happens I guess.

[@83nuvola]

Everytime i watch this i realize how much i miss some real Star Trek....

[@spacecat7247]

All day, every day

[@briancathey498]

i havent even bothered with (discovery) i mean if i have to pay for it i would rather it be real star trek.

[@ferengiprophet2185]

To Hollywood film studios, this is the only Star Trek movie I want to see

[@survivalizer]

Seconded

[@stevefrance5712]

Richard Hatch made an awesome Klingon. Rest in Peace. It would be very difficult to replace him with someone else to play Karn the Undying. I really do hope we get to see something of this show. I've watched this video many times, and it still excites me. This is true Trek, the type of Trek that Mr. Roddenberry would have been proud of.

[@keanueraine]

You could tell he really was into the roll. If they HAVE to replace I say go with Michael Ironside. He's a great heavy, fantastic voice, has that just little bit of cheese that a Klingon needs to be over the top. He can't be much more expensive than Richard Hatch for two 15 min webisodes that he will probably only appear in for like 5 minutes tops. Someone above mentioned Michael Biehn would probably be good too, he has that serious yet hint of cheese too that would make a Klingon proud and in the right age group and probably price range too.

[@byronhuartproductions]

RIP Tony Todd. Outstanding performance, gone but never forgotten.

[@ELCADAROSA]

Commander Kharn - "Kharn the Undying" RIP, Richard Hatch. ... Nearly six years on, and I still get a thrill watching this. Oh, what potential this had, and what a wasted opportunity CBS lost.

[@Rabbiturtacorn]

I hate CBS, I stumbled across this again. It's been years since I first saw it. This was so amazing man, I wish, we could have got this instead of discovery.

[@Ares99999]

This felt more like Star Trek than Discovery ever did.

[@dannyr2976]

I'd agree with that. I'm not gonna hate on Discovery ('cause I actually do like the show), however I do feel that team could learn a thing or two from this.

[@Marvin23]

Tony Todd gives me goosebumps Everytime I hear his speech!!

[@Thunderf00t]

That..... was.... AWESOME!!!!!

[@gabrielmontreuil]

To the Naked Eye!

[@Katulatin]

you should rant about how cbs fucked the rest of this project over plus fan films to come

[@pandaphil]

This proves that you can do a Star Trek with the 60's aesthetic in 2017. Just takes a little imagination, and respect for the original material.

[@kkentertainment5279]

Phil Bolton the guys who are doing STD are absolute morons, apparently they legally can't make it look like TOS, and to that I say, THEN WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU MAKING A SHOW SET 10 YEARS BEFORE TOS?! A lot of the shit I've heard they've done in STD is really stupid, I already decided to boycott it after the absolute insult that was the "Klingons".

[@AnitaLife27]

Great cast, beautiful readings. Exquisite visuals. Very professional. Permission to come aboard.

[@kitchenmom]

wow looks great! will have to get soemthing to drink and enjoy!

[@Peter43John]

K Kitchenmom Romulan Ale.........

[@kitchenmom]

or Jestral tea to calm me down after watching this.

[@DrMabuse2008]

K Kitchenmom Tea, Earl Grey, hot.

[@zachyeah13]

Looks like I'll have to go to the nebula to get my drink. Beam me up.

[@BarryH1701]

Rest in Peace, Tony! Wish you could have seen this project once it is complete.

[@45100]

This piece beats the new "star trek" to pulp. This is The Star Trek I want to see!!!

[@pianobypc1031]

Wish we could get this quality of storytelling from CBS. Amazing achievement here.

[@garybell4203]

Six years later I still get pissed off watching this just thinking about what could’ve been. Truly think about it. This has aged flawlessly. This was made six years ago and still looks amazing as if it was made today. To all the people saying that the studio should have hired this crew. First I absolutely agree with you however it had nothing to do with money. In reality, it had everything to do with the fear of how good these fan productions were becoming. They have a scorched earth policy and they weren’t afraid to use it.

[@TheCastellan]

Not money...... ...EGOS.

[@stevenwasserman9729]

With all my heart, that you and thank everyone who had a hand in making this... THIS is Star Trek. Makes you care for the characters and leaves you wanting more!

[@larrybliss8330]

The acting is the best I've seen in any fan series, SFX are fine, and it's a professional quality script. A lot of care has gone into this and I dearly hope we can see more. Fie on CBS!!

[@pduidesign]

Jeez this is sooo much better than Discovery. Wow! CBS should be both embarrassed and thankful that someone made a Star Trek film that keeps Star Trek alive. To CBS: please allow these filmmakers to expand this story. It will only benefit you (or at the very least green light a TV deal for them and let them take over ST). It’s clear these filmmakers love and deeply know Star Trek. Good for you guys!!!

[@leebrown7070]

Why doesn't CBS just ask for a Royalty and let Axanar begin?

[@pduidesign]

Lee Brown thank you! Probably because they don’t know how to run a business or a franchise properly. It’s literally FREE money for them. But I suspect it’s all ego: the fans love Axanar more than Discovery.

[@JustinBrown-gh9vv]

If Garth's battle plan is anything like the FASA battle of Axanar, we're in for one hell of a feature.

[@frankowalker4662]

I've watched this five times now over the past 3 years. It never ceases to amaze me. It's just so good. Happy New Year

[@mitchypdx]

LoL Soval's "Andorian acquaintance" is absolutely Shran.

[@GRobsTravels]

Why have I only just seen this?! So damn good. Can't wait to see the next 2 installments. Damn shame CBS put a stop to the full length movie.

[@thomaslord2819]

Anyone else also happy to see the actor who played Ambassador Soval return

[@EdiaStanfordBruce]

Ambassador Soval! The other Vulcan to love! Somewhere in his office is an upcoming bright junior named Sarek from Shi Khar

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

This is brilliant! It leaves me so hungry for more! The actors in "Prelude to Axanar" are all of top quality and talent! God bless them!

[@JJMHigner]

I consider this cannon, for sure. I really appreciate the exceptional efforts in this production!

[@madtrucker3757]

This is y CBS/P shut it down. They was afraid of Axanar.

[@thethomasj1795]

Such a shame this didn't go into production. This is better than anything CBS has put out in recent years.

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[@necrosanctus]

6 1/2 years later and I still can't get over how good this is. I would have loved to see the next part

[@nargalda773]

me too

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[@paulgiacomantonio9802]

This 21-minute short film captures the heart, the soul, the legacy and the absolute love of pure "Star Trek" more than anything that the corporations have spat out since 2009. I want so much to see this film completed.

[@TheBobwatermellon]

This prelude alone is better than Discovery

[@RiccardoCagnasso]

Pfft easily

[@wahoo236]

Damn straight!

[@BlueGlowingLight4]

To throw discovery a bone, it's actually a decent enough Sci-Fi show, it's jsut bad Star Trek.

[@tophatminion.7558]

@@BlueGlowingLight4 if std had started out with none of the sjw crap and called it ANYTHING else but star trek. it could of been good

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

A shame that Richard Hatch never got a chance to act in the full film. It would have been a great final performance.

[@OllamhDrab]

Yeah. I dunno if he shot any more scenes they could use, but even this appearance is a real good one for that. It would have been glorious, though. :)

[@puddledduck3662]

It's sad Richard didnt do more. His was awesome as Tom Zerek

[@james5460]

I can see why CBS/Paramount got nervous, this is just a little too good. Some nice, very subtle echoes of Heinlein in this. Much better than any of the official stuff they've done this century.

[@cameron120587]

CBS/Paramount should have commissioned a feature film or a miniseries from these guys - at least 12 episodes

[@mikeschiesel2852]

When I need a lift, when I need great Trek, when I need reminding that Trek inspires; I watch Prelude again and again. I can not wait for the upcoming episodes. Alec and crew, you are amazing. Haters gona hate, lovers gona love....much love. LLAP.

[@axanarfilm]

Thank you my friend!

[@Rexbludmundi]

This short prelude is way Superior than the two seasons of Discovery!

[@John-dp3lo]

This is Canon. STD doesn't exist. Thank you AXANAR.

Waaaooo ! This is so good, I had tears in my eyes...

[@ksol1460tv]

When it said "Narrated by John Gill" I lost it completely. It's little touches like that that MAKE the film and give it life.

[@baldieman64]

Nothing adds gravitas like getting the voiceover done by a dead theologian.

[@SilverFox-qr1ci]

They have to make this

[@emg11701]

合影i分论坛他和撒么蛙泳。。。体会， good hey i felt the same way this is soooo, good i teared up to this is way better than paramout movies

[@darrenosullivan8599]

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[@bootwhistle]

Still come back to watch this, Admiral Ramirez's speech always gives me chills. Even if everything else Trek related is lacklustre, this masterpiece will stand the test of time

[@nevadahamaker7149]

My favorite bit is when Soval says, "An Andorian acquaintance once said: 'Don't push the pink-skins to the thin ice.'" I think we all know which Andorian he's referring to.

[@benjaminscott9162]

Yeah, we know that for a fact.

[@WNShadow814]

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[@Maladjester]

"It was..... _frustrating_ .....to fight Starfleet." I laughed out loud. How am I only just seeing this now?? The contrast with the last few official outings is overwhelming. By what staggering series of errors were these people not hired to make a new series? Four million views here on KZbin. Who knows how many more if this had gone network/studio? The idea that an executive would pass on this to slap a once-beloved name on a mediocre action-comedy like _Beyond_ is, well, beyond me.

[@cathulhu3772]

Not enough diversity to send virtue signal. Jokes aside, Bezos gave green light to The Expanse. He has money, so maybe he could.... You know.... Sci-fi i guess :(

[@jdt1981]

This 21 minute video is way more compelling and interesting than everything I've seen of STD.

[@Aweal7]

So much respect for classic trek! Every few years I come back to watch this. Some of the best star trek I've seen since the early 2000s.

[@rodneykelley2917]

This is the STAR TREK that we deserve!

[@KingreX32]

THIS SHOULD BE OFFICIAL CANON!!!! I wont stop saying it

[@ajkendro3413]

This is official canon. Captain Garth is in TOS.

[@dragoninthewest1]

​@@ajkendro3413 they mean official produced or adopted Cannon. While Garth himself is Cannon, the exact nature of the events of the war portrayed in this film are not necessarily so

[@richardjackson9584]

This is the real Star Trek after Enterprise prequel that we need it not Star Trek STD

[@Arendelft]

Just came back and watched this again, still gives me absofragginglute chills!

[@daveroche6522]

It's true, Great Maker......

[@SCRaetz]

THIS is the Star Trek prequel we need. Not that Discovery crap.

[@kdrapertrucker]

Dude this is so much better than discovery, no wonder CBS had to kill it

[@Via_The_Void]

Discovery is rubbish compared to Axanar.

[@junito1957]

GOOD NEWS THEY HAVE A NEW AXANAR VIDEO UP , AXANAR IS NOT DEAD YET!!!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJuyd3yNhJqZhsk

[@marvinmontgomery1291]

@@Via_The_Void this is the real deal

[@Darthbelal]

THIS video features an excellent, believable plot, good story telling, fantastic characters and superb acting. It's such a departure from what is featured by the major motion picture companies where "action" movies forgo all of the above and try to use explosions and CGI effects to push a story. There's simply no comparison. If Axanar were released to movie theaters, I'd PAY to go and see it........

[@scottmantooth8785]

+Darth Belal you are not alone, even limited release screenings especially at Comi-con or Dragon Con would be sold out in a matter of minutes (literally)

[@Linnear1701]

Thanks guys! Please help us finish it by donating at www.savethefederation.com and spread the word!

[@Raz.C]

This short was SO much better than the 'Fan Fiction' versions of Star Trek that they make now (Picard, Discovery, etc)!

[@ThaDoctah]

Better than anything CBS has come up with in the last decade.

[@deadnum04]

Facts

[@sillygoose635]

no it's not.

[@millefune]

@@sillygoose635 Correct.

[@dying101666]

CBS = corporate bull sh*t.

[@Willysmb44]

Instead of the horrible Discovery series, CBS should have hired this group to write and produce the new series. What I'm seeing in this video is way better than anything the franchise has cranked out in years!

[@0hvist]

true it was disasterous, but at least the ship designs were on-point for a series/project set as a prequel to TOS. What's your own excuse for how the seemingly advanced and holographic USS Discovery that looks as high-end as the Enterprise-J, ends up going to the Constitution-Class NCC-1701 as the next leg in ship development?

[@doughorton3635]

What a terrible shame this was never fully realized. It looks so much better than "Discovery". The story is better. The continuity is better. It just fits so much better into the Star Trek universe than "Discovery". Great to see so many Star Trek alumni actors in it!

[@TipTWhip]

Each time I revisit this, I'm struck by how good it is, how much fun it is, what a great tribute it is.

[@theoiv]

Holy shit, this is good. Why isn't this on CBS instead of that garbage discovery. This was really good.

[@hicksrobin42]

What I like most about "Axanar" is that it respects the original series. Too bad that we can't take Star Trek away from CBS because they haven't been a good steward of Gene Roddenberry's vision.

[@subraxas]

It respects it to a certain point. In canon, the Constitution Class was NOT conceived as a warship necessitated by the 4 Years War; it was actually first launched about two years prior to it. Please do not get me wrong, because I do adore this mini-film and am very glad that it exists. I am just striving to be objective and fair here. P.S. - Where are the solid red, non-transparent bussard collectors and the "spikes" on them?

[@dannybowden8909]

Looks like a great direction for Star Trek to go. Hear that Paramount?

[@samsonx1606]

Paramount is deaf and dumb.

[@45100]

And blind too.

[@iohannkn]

Excuse me for shouting, but WAKE UP, PARAMOUNT-CBS !!!!!

[@speedracer1945]

Is there more to this

[@baltsosser]

There can't be as a result of the lawsuit Paramount and CBS filed. nothing more than 15 minutes per episode, no follow on episodes, and if you have something longer 30 minutes is the upper limit for the production. These folks were making fine adventures in this world, and the IP holders that aren't got all pissed off about it. Probably jealous at the quality and thought that went into it which exposed how weak their on staff is.

[@shrIMPERIAL_Video]

10 years later still holds up...

[@bobjoebo8933]

THIS is the Discovery we wanted

[@TheSaneHatter]

This is the show that Discovery was designed to "erase," by occupying the same time frame and depicting the subject matter, and even stealing from the Ares-class design a little.

[@gammaechofoundationproductions]

That's it?!? I want more Star Trek: Axanar!!!! This puts Star Trek: Discovery to shame! :)

[@Gr8Wh1teBuffal0]

Why CBS didn’t give you guys an offer for 2 seasons is beyond me. Amazing work.

[@justanotherasian4395]

The didn't want to admit that a fan film was better than discovery

[@Gr8Wh1teBuffal0]

Amateur Asian big facts. I’d watch this for days. Honestly...if they could do something like this similar with the Romulan War.

[@freelanceryuu]

Austin GRiffin BRUH. ID PAY MONEY FOR THAT

[@Gr8Wh1teBuffal0]

freelanceryuu honestly is love to know the entire synopsis on the 3rd World War. Also the first 50 years after Vulcan Contact. Very untouched subjects in Trek lore.

[@S60Rguy]

Tony Todd is such an underrated actor. His voice just commands attention in one scene and is calming in another.

[@johanprx7985]

Tony Todd could talk about toilet paper and still make it sound epic.

[@MrChelovek68]

Great actor,he can play real characters and emotions,i agree

[@ohforpetesakejohnson3892]

So I watch the trailer for discovery and frowned through the whole thing. I smiled all the way through this and then I got chills when they said Axanar. CBS and Paramount you just don't get it.

[@walsallmatt]

Ohforpetesake Johnson amen brother

[@MrU4theChillWind]

So this is good? Haven't watched it yet.

[@Skyhawk1998]

This film died in the courts, sadly. CBS and Paramount sued them and then set some insane rules on fan films.

[@ohforpetesakejohnson3892]

It's not really a film it's more of a trailer but it's really really good.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

+GemCat no. this film are not dead. probably still in the reworks. see the settlement public statement. psst....CBS/Paramount offers it first to Alec Peters/Axanars without public guilt admittance of any wrong doing, but "agreement". VERY DISTINCT difference in legal circle. ask around. ;)

[@jerryross5423]

So, fans put together a film like this, and "pros" put together Discovery... please, whenever the next Star Trek series comes out, hire these people. And give the fans what they really want.

[@viperhalberd]

This looks better than Discovery will ever be.