The series was tied to paramounts plans to launch a fourth television network with phase ii as its flagship series. The actors were signed, props built, scripts written but two weeks before filming was due to begin, the series was scrapped. Every star trek movie ranked from worst to best screen. The lost series reevesstevens, judith, reevesstevens, garfield on. Star trek new voyages phase ii episodes in chronological. Phase ii february 2008 on saturday, february 16th, executive producer james cawley announced to fans during an appearance at the 2008 farpoint science fiction media convention in baltimore, maryland, that star trek. As i am a firm believer that all star trek books, comics, and the series finale of star trek. The lost series is a reference book which gives a detailed analysis of the development and early days of the abortive. I noticed when kirk came in contact with the entity on and saw his future the scene went beyond his death and into the book series where kirk came back to life. The lost series the untold story behind the star trek television series that almost was reevesstevens, judith, and garfield reevesstevens.
David gerrold had a few stories that never made it past a pitch session, as described in his nonfiction book the trouble with tribbles. This book looks at these events and in 1977, star trek fans shuld have been treated to a new series, star trek phase ii. Paramount was originally going to reboot star trek as a television series called star trek. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Including full behindtheseries information on the show that almostbut didnthappen. Phase ii but the enterprise from that series originally based on walter m. Scene from the unaired tv pilot star trek phase ii 1977. Review of star trek phase ii blood and fire part 2.
The following year pocket books launched another new adventure. Filled with neverbeforeseen color artwork, storyboards, blueprints. This project never materialized, but the ideas and concepts were later used in the motion picture and the next generation. Phase ii was the initial working title for what officially became titled star. Not to be confused with the movie plans also known as phase ii, this direct followup to the original star trek series was being developed in the mid70s when paramount were looking to launch a. The new voyages was a twovolume series of star trek fan fiction anthologies edited by sondra marshak and myrna culbreath, and published commercially by bantam books. Phase ii, also known as star trek ii, is an unproduced american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry as a sequel to star trek, which had run from 1966 to 1969.
The plans for the series were first developed after the failure to create a feature film based on the earlier series during the 1970s, coupled with the proposal for paramount television service as a. Star trek memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom. Not to be confused with the movie plans also known as phase ii, this direct followup to the original star trek series was being developed in the mid. Gene roddenberry was brought back as its writer, concept art was done, new characters were created, sets were constructed, and several scripts were written. The two books were a project born of the pro book star. The show was called star trek phase ii, and paramount decided to have the show on their new network. It has been a long eleven month wait, but part two of star trek phase iis blood and fire has finally been released online. Intended to reunite nearly all of the original cast members, the project was scrapped two weeks before production was to begin in favor of the first star trek motion picture.
The lost series is a 1997 star trek reference work, which includes information on the television series star trek. As cancelled projects go, phase ii got further than most. It was written by judith and garfield reevesstevens, and went into detail about the conception of the planned and later aborted series, looking at several aspects of production, with behindtheseries information, color artwork, storyboards, blueprints, technical information and photos. The rest of the book covers phase ii and unfilmed next generation episodes. Phase ii, which was in the works prior to the release of star trek. Details about star trek phase ii phase 2 the lost series book magazine reeves stevens. Tos or just tos, beginning in the fifth and final year of the starship enterprises fiveyear mission. The series was designed as a continuation of the original star trek aka st.
While i wont miss star trek continues, starship ajax, starship valiant, and starship farragut when they are cancelledand the latter three have been from what i have seen, it doesnt seem fair that other fan films like star treknew voyagesphase ii and other star trek films have to suffer the consequences because of peters illegal. Star trek phase ii phase 2 the lost series book magazine reeves stevens. Was a pilot filmed for the cancelled 1978 tv series star. Not only was trek fandom on the rise, but various projects were almost continually in production. Rewind to 1977, when star trek was entering its seventh year of syndication, creator of the original series and the 22episode star trek animated series, gene roddenberry, conceived of a new live star trek series. In addition to five other star trek novels, judith and gar have written four acclaimed nonfiction volumes. The actors were signed, props built, scripts written but two weeks before filming was due to.
Before the next generation, there was supposed to be another liveaction series called star trek. This model is made using parts from the amt ertl cutaway 22. Photos are shown in the reference book by judith and garfield reevesstevens, star trek phase ii. Phase ii was a planned television series based on the characters of gene roddenberrys star trek, which had run from 1966 to 1969.
In 1977, star trek fans shuld have been treated to a new series, star trek phase ii. Full of neverbeforeseen color artwork, storyboards, blueprints, technical information and photos. On the whole, however, i can feel the passion of the people involved virtually flowing. The lost series was published in 1997 by pocket books. Star trek phase ii phase 2 the lost series book magazine. In addition to the canonical television shows of over 700 episodes and 12 films, the fictional universe is comprised of approximately 500 novels, 450 short stories, 800 comics, and 200 video games, plus various reference materials, roleplaying game books, and star trek online virtual episodes, for a. This book is an interesting slice of the life of the star trek saga, and you are given a peephole into the mind of gene. Phase ii in the mid1970s, years after star trek had been cancelled, the shows growing popularity from the airing of reruns in syndication prompted paramount to plan a followup. While ultimately not realized, it did serve, in more ways than one, as the starting point for its immediate successor star trek. Phase ii was the initial working title for what officially became titled star trek ii, an unproduced american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry as a sequel to and continuation of the original star trek, which had run from 1966 to 1969. Phase ii, was a fancreated science fiction webseries set in the fictional star trek universe. Star trek refers both to the star trek universe and to star trek. The original star trek tv series ran from 19661969 but found new popularity in syndication. The planned series was to describe the adventures of the enterprise crew on a second fiveyear mission after the.
Star trek phase ii by judith reevesstevens, 9780671568399, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A footnote in star trek history, few people realize how close star trek phase ii came to fullscale production. Those plans falling through combined with the success of both star wars and close encounters of the third kind. Star trek phase ii was a planned television series set to air in spring 1978 on a proposed paramount television service which eventually became united paramount network based on the characters of gene roddenberrys star trek. The new voyages was a twovolume series of star trek fan fiction anthologies edited by sondra marshak and myrna culbreath, and published commercially by bantam books the two books were a project born of the pro book star trek lives.
Star trek phase ii, planned but never executed star trek. The series was to follow the adventures of the enterprise crew on a second fiveyear mission, and be a continuation of. A book based on the production of the series, star trek phase ii. New voyages would shed the new voyages moniker and become star trek. Phase ii, that was in development at paramount in the late 70s. New voyages phase ii, its websites, mirror sites and episodes, the promotion thereof andor any exhibition of material created by cawley entertainment companyretro film studios llc are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with cbsparamount. Smashwords star trek phase ii the enemy of my enemy a. Star trek new voyages phase ii episodes in chronological order. The year is not 1994, but 1977 and the new series titled star trek phase ii would have reunited almost all. The lost series by judith reevesstevens 19970301 judith reevesstevens. Phase ii, featuring concept art, set photos, and two complete scripts from the series, in thy image and the child.
The year is not 1994, but 1977 and the new series titled star trek phase ii would have reunited almost all of the original series cast members. Phase ii, also known by its official title star trek ii not to be confused with the earlier 19751976 revitalization attempts bearing the same title, was planned to be the first liveaction spinoff television series of star trek. When star wars became a blockbuster in 1977, a planned tv sequel called star trek. Resurrected by star trek phase ii mindsifter was released as an episode of star trek. Leonard nimoy refused to return as spock as he was doing live theater, had legal disputes with paramount, and wanted to distance himself from the character. It was gene roddenberrys lost vision of the future. As stated before im a fan of the roads not taken with science fiction and have a blog dedicated to it including an entry on star trek. The planned series was to describe the adventures of the enterprise crew on a second fiveyear mission after the completion of the. Canceled star trek tv shows and movies we never got to see. The lost series by reevesstevens, judith, reevesstevens, garfield 1997 paperback paperback january 1, 1700. New voyagesphase ii, its websites, mirror sites and episodes, the promotion thereof andor any exhibition of material created by cawley entertainment companyretro film studios llc are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with cbsparamount. Aug 01, 1996 in 1977, star trek fans shuld have been treated to a new series, star trek phase ii. Dateline paramount pictures announces the formation of its own television network, with a new star trek program as its cornerstone.
Deep space nine, all chronicling the franchises production history. It was set to air in early 1978 on a proposed paramount television service a precursorforerunner to upn. Star trek phase ii, planned but never executed star trek series. It can be found in several iterations, with both 60s style and modern film effects, and several commentary tracks, for free on youtube. Star trek phase ii the tv show we never saw youtube. There is also a variant cover by tom whalen available.
Phase ii in the mid1970s, years after star trek had been cancelled, the shows growing popularity from the airing of reruns in syndication prompted paramount to plan a. Decades after writing it as a script for the next generation, david. Starfleet corps of engineers but in a whole new format, the series is released as ebooks. New voyages, known from 2008 until 2015 as star trek. We started out in 2008 as the new voyages download mirror for uk and germany providing subtitles for the episodes in. Smashwords star trek phase ii the enemy of my enemy. But essentially, the acting is no worse than a good trek audio book. The book includes the stories from all the episodes that had been plotted out for the series, including two full episode scripts. Phase ii, international is a small team dedicated to preserving the legacy episodes and running the fanclub. The next generation the continuing mission, star trek phase ii the lost series, the art of star trek and the making of star trek.
In 1977, star trek fans shuld have been treated to a new serie. The lost series paperback march 1, 1997 by judith reevesstevens author. Star trek phase ii deutschland intro with walter koenig 94,963 views 7 years ago this is the intro video for. The only other thing i recall is that ilia who was going to be a principal cast member on the new series was supposed to wear a headdress, and there were several designs for this used in costume tests. Mar 03, 2012 the rest of the book covers phase ii and unfilmed next generation episodes.
In 2000, pocket books began a second book only series star trek. One of the less talked about chapters in that chronology was star trek phase ii, the aborted reboot series that paved the way for the feature film franchise of the 1980s and ultimately the syndicated tv franchise that followed. The lost series, written by judith and garfield reevesstevens, was published, containing the original scripts for in thy image and the child, and synopses of the original story treatments for the other commissioned stories. Star trek and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by cbs studios inc.
The motion picture the book includes the stories from all the episodes that had been plotted out for the series, including two full episode scripts. Star trek phase ii reveals the vision behind gene roddenberrys lost glimpse of the future. Phase ii was scrapped in favor of a feature film, which became star trek. This book is an interesting slice of the life of the star trek saga, and you are given a peephole into the mind of gene rodenberry. The mindsifter is a wellknown 66page early star trek. To understand this, we have to discuss the order of events surrounding star trek, gene roddenberry, fandom and why a movie would even be considered. The lost series is a reference book which gives a detailed analysis of the development and early days of the abortive spinoff, star trek. Enterprise should remain out of cannon i was slightly disturbed by the new voyages actions.
Tos or just tos, beginning in the fifth and final year. Phase ii was a planned series that would pick up where the original series left off. William shatner as captain kirk, now married with children, having an existential moment. Jul 12, 2012 scene from the unaired tv pilot star trek phase ii 1977. We started out in 2008 as the new voyages download mirror for uk and germany providing subtitles for the episodes in english and german. I found this a real treasuretrove of information about the series, star trek. Enterprise and the amt ertl movie era ncc1701a enterprise and some styrene sheets for details. In 1977 star trek fans should have been treated to a new series, star trek phase ii. You may be looking for the fanfilm series, star trek. All the actors were signed, sets and props were designed, new models were built, scripts were written and filming was about to begin.