Star Trek: Phase II : The Making of the Lost Series

Star Trek: Phase II : The Making of the Lost Series
by Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens

Star Trek: Phase II : The Making of the Lost Series
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Author: Garfield Reeves-Stevens, Judith Reeves-Stevens
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-03-01
ISBN: 0671568396
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Star Trek

Book Reviews of Star Trek: Phase II : The Making of the Lost Series

Book Review: You don't need to worry, Gene.
Summary: 4 Stars

Rewind to 1977, when Star Trek was entering its seventh year of syndication, creator of the Original Series and the 22-episode Star Trek animated series, Gene Roddenberry, conceived of a new live Star Trek series. The show was called Star Trek Phase II, and Paramount decided to have the show on their new network. Sets and props and costumes were designed and tested. The writers also wrote a two-hour teleplay which is the pilot for Phase II. The cast almost reunited, but without Leonard Nimoy.

When principal photography almost started, Paramount decided to cancel the network and the series. Instead of having Star Wars cancel them out, they decided to have a movie instead of a pilot... thus begins the story of the lost Star Trek series. They made the first episode of Phase II, which was "In Thy Image, Parts I and II" into the first movie, "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." Several Phase II stories are in this book and the design of the never-seen-before U.S.S. Enterprise are shown. The book is 360 pages of information on the almost-but-didn't happen Star Trek series.

Hold on, Gene, there is some way to salvage the pieces of the Phase II sets. Now, fast forward to 2001-2004 where Star Trek movies are made more better on DVD. Watch the text commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda on the Original cast films, where they reveal stuff about Phase II, like what pieces were used in the six Trek films and "Nemesis." This great pair is more than you need for a Star Trek series.

Summary of Star Trek: Phase II : The Making of the Lost Series

In 1977, "Star Trek" fans shuld have been treated to a new series, "Star Trek Phase II". All the actors were signed, sets and props were designed, new models were built, scripts were written and filming was about to begin. Just two weeks before the show was to start shooting, Paramount changed tak, they wanted a motion picture instead. This book looks at these events and includes drawing board designs, blueprints, technical information, memos, sketches, photographs and original source material that has never before been seen. The entire script for the pilot episode is also included along with colour photographs of test footage filmed for the pilot. Questions such as why Spock was the only member of the original crew not to be scripted are also answered.

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