Later works edit during his star trek years, piller only made one major venture outside the franchise. As the federation fights a bloody war with the dominion, an idyllic planet in the middle of an unstable region within federation space serves as home, not only to the peaceful baku, but to a veritable fountain of youth. Directors jonathan frakes cast includes patrick stewart, jonathan frakes, brent spiner, levar burton, michael dorn, gates mcfadden, marina sirtis, f. Michael piller unfortunately just didnt seem to have the clout brannon braga and ron moore had with first contact. Michael piller describes the process of writing star trek. Michael pillers book recounting insurrections production now on sale.
Michael pillers book recounting insurrections production. The making of star trek insurrection has been published as a textbook that can also be enjoyed as a coffee table book full of exclusive, never before seen photos and commentary. The good news for trekkers and casual moviegoers alike is that director jonathan frakes, returning for his second stint at the helm, has maintained the same entertainment level, although. Michael piller emmynominated coexecutive producer of star trek. Insurrection starring patrick stewart in this horror on directv. Hohman special effects rick avery stunts coordinator rick. Michael piller directed by jonathan frakes released dec 11, 1998. Inc has graciously donated a copy of this software to the internet archives tucows software archive for long term preservation and access. Insurrection appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2. Michael pillers unpublished book on star trek insurrection is floating around the net. Piller also mentored numerous writers during his time with trek, and they continue his legacy. I actually rate insurrection as one of my favourite next gen movies, but theres no doubt it felt like a heavily compromised entry. Certainly for star trek fans of which there are legions and students of film and. Star trek insurrection star trek the next generation.
The trek nation michael piller daily star trek news. In keeping with michaels widely respected mentorship of upandcoming writers, fade in. The starship enterprise was not harmed during the making of this film. A lot of pillers work on star trek was anchored in his own experiences.
Michael piller, on the set of star trek today i read a book which was never officially published. Following pillers death in 2005, the book was published on the internet. A task many films have attempted and failed to do, but with a formidable script and solid performances, i had some fun. A federation mission to the planet baku takes a dangerous turn when a malfunctioning android, data brent spiner, takes a cultural task force hostage. Bbfcinsight passed pg for occasional mild violence and bad language. The making of star trek insurrection a textbook on screenwriting from within the star trek universe michael piller on. Written by michael piller, who has been variously described as a writers. Written by michael piller, who has been variously described as a writers writer and the man who played a major role in saving the star trek franchise, here is the very inside story of the writing process that resulted in the franchises 1998 film star trek. Insurrection was intended to be a powerful story, yet more gentle and counter to the blazing guns and borg of first contact. Contains printable sheet music plus an interactive, downloadable digital sheet music file. Insurrectioni discovered that several of the key filmmakers disagree with the films plot premise. The book takes readers behind the scenes of insurrections evolution and production, with piller detailing the changes made to the script as the. Some wide shots demonstrated slight softness, but those issues caused only a few concerns.
According to zimmerman, for the first time in star trek features, we are doing computergenerated images instead of motioncontrol model photography. Insurrection is the ninth movie set in the star trek universe. Early in star trek beyond, james tiberius kirk states that he doesnt celebrate birthdays this is, of itself, a knowing reference to star trek ii. Maybe thats why this ninth star trek saga seems inert and unconvincing. Home video trailer from paramount home entertainment. Plus, its funky to be reading this book posthumously. It is a remarkable accomplishment, and a great look into the proverbial sausage factory. Michael pillers book recounting insurrections production now on. Fans will recognise the nod immediately, as doctor leonard mccoy stops by for a birthday drink to. The evolution of human morals is show in the baku, the ultimate adult race, and captain picard, of course, the universes antikirk. Insurrection, 1998s embrace of the star trek concepts historical affinity for sociopolitical commentary, actor jonathan frakes returned for his second turn in the direction of the film franchise, an entry that toned down the suspense and gave the series a breath of fresh air and comedy. Despite a few minor concerns, the movie generally presented a solid picture. With such a dedicated core audience, its unlikely that anything they release will be an outright failure.
I seriously doubt a hardcore star trek fan would ever claim insurrection as the trek movie they hate the most, and thats because despite it being weirdly slow, awkward, and kind of lowstakes. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Murray abraham, donna murphy and anthony zerbe appearing in main roles. Insurrection plays very much like star treks tribute to seven samurai. Insurrection marks a new star trek milestone in the use of computer graphics to create ships maneuvering in outer space. Insurrection is a 1998 american science fiction film directed by jonathan frakes and based on the franchise of the same name created by gene roddenberry. Insurrection patrick stewart jonathan frakes brent spiner 1998 to uphold the principles of his starfleet oath and save an alien race, capt. Ive read all the star trek movie books, and insurrection is the one i like the best. The book was written by the movies writer, michael piller, who passed away back in 2005. Sandra piller reveals her late husbands insurrection. Michael piller by michelle erica green posted at june 10, 2002 3. The making of star trek insurrection, takes readers behind the scenes of insurrections evolution and production, with piller detailing the changes made to the script. Michael piller may 30, 1948 november 1, 2005 was an american television scriptwriter and producer, who was best known for his contributions to the star trek franchise. It is the ninth film in the star trek film series, as well as the third to star the cast of star trek.
Though freely available online, at its time of writing 1999 fade in was apparently suppressed by paramount trekcores words and was only. Most of the movie was filmed on stage at paramount studios on melrose avenue between gower street and van ness avenue, hollywood. Murray abraham, donna murphy, and anthony zerbe appearing in main roles. In the film, the crew of the uss enterprisee rebels against starfleet after they discover a. Im only about halfway through reading the release, and its incredibly detailed, honest and forthright about the process of developing the script, the discussions with crucial figures, the underlying story influences, and pillars own writing. Michael piller screen story, screenwriter michael piller screen story, screenwriter michael westmore makeup, supervisormanager michael westmore makeup, supervisormanager patrick stewart captain jeanluc picard, associate producer peter e. He subsequently returned to write and coproduce star trek. Its like a loveletter to fans from piller, frustrating to see the result that ended up on screen. Today i read a book which was never officially published. Sandra piller reveals her late husbands insurrection book. This also happens to be the same year as that films 15th anniversary. It is being published as a textbook on screenwriting from within the star trek universe. Not surprisingly, it shows and while diehard fans may find bits and pieces to enjoy and will be pleased simply by getting to see their favorite characters back on the big screen once again, the film will do nothing to lure in, or please the average moviegoer. Captain picard fights a starfleet admiral who wants to move a race from their planet to use its natural resources other websites.
The people behind the featurefilm arm of the star trek franchise have a combination of the easiest and hardest jobs in the world. From idea to final draft, the story of how he wrote the underrated yet still disappointing film star trek. Michael piller, known to trek for his work on the next generation, deep space nine, and voyager, authored a textbook on screenwriting, based on the production of the feature film star trek. Kirk and the crew of the uss enterprise find a society that had molded itself on a book about. But now, finally, something else he left behind is seeing the light of day. Of all, i rate this book very highly and recommend it to everyone i can get my hands on. Insurrection a textbook on screenwriting from within the star trek universe. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Insurrection manages to recall the original 1960s series spirit of liberalism, while transcending it for sheer boldness, embracing issues that are on the political cutting edge in the. Piller created a first draft treatment for the film entitled star trek. However, one item that was not necessarily lost, but unavailable, was michael pillers book, fade in. Sandra piller just posted on facebook, i am so excited to announce the publication of my late husband michael pillers book fade in. We have a very special treat for star trek fans today an unpublished book honestly detailing the writing process for star trek insurrection. Book written by the late michael piller, executive producer and writer for star trek the next generation, deep space nine, voyager. Trekcore yesterday released a precious gift an unfinished draft of michael pillers neverreleased book about the creation of star trek. Stillwell served as pillers typist and research assistant on the book. Star trek insurrection is not the best movie in the stng movie series, but it does what the television series attempted it tells us that there are benefits to growing up as a species. Ele foi dirigido pelo ator jonathan frakes e escrito por michael piller. Insurrection is a 1998 american science fiction film directed by jonathan frakes.
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