The Shat has been working on this for awhile now. "Sounds like fun!"
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That looks freakin' AWESOME! Shatner interviewing the other Trek TV Captains? SIGN ME UP!
Shatner is a class-act; I love that he's able to have fun with his "The Shat" persona. The "Hey, it's Captain Spock" clip had me cracking up. :)
Can't wait to see it.
sounds good!
"hey! it's captian spock!" (reminds me of "i like the guy with the ears"... XD)
I just watched it, it's wonderful. A revealing and intimate look at Shatner and all of the Star Trek captains. It's actually quite touching at times, certainly gives some insight into Shatner's apparent dislike of fans way back when (he's a sweetheart now, was super nice to me and everyone around me). I was particular touched when all of the actors talked about the toll the long days on the set at Star Trek took on their personal lives, particularly Kate Mulgrew talking on how her kids still won't watch Voyager to this day, and Patrick Stewart lamenting the loss of his marriages. A+ stuff.
If you haven't watched it, you can sign up for a trial membership at the site below. I loved it.
http://www.epixhd.com/the-captains/ (http://www.epixhd.com/the-captains/)
Amy and I reviewed it on podcast Take Him With You. We both loved it. Very touching and insightful. Good stuff.
Is there anyway to see this? Legitimately? I would love to see this!
King
Yeah, me too. But do we really have to sign up for that service?
I think it will be out on dvd eventually. It was broacast on this new channel EPIXHD that I don't get, so I signed up for this free trail. I assume it will run out eventually. It's a legitimte site though.
Quote from: Chris-El on August 06, 2011, 06:22:22 AM
I think it will be out on dvd eventually. It was broacast on this new channel EPIXHD that I don't get, so I signed up for this free trail. I assume it will run out eventually. It's a legitimte site though.
Yeah, here's the tweet:
QuoteFor the @WilliamShatner fans in the UK, Canada & Australia who have asked about seeing The Captains, it will be release on DVD in the fall!
http://twitter.com/#!/EpixHD/status/95901956178059265 (http://twitter.com/#)
Quoteit will be release on DVD in the fall!
maybe i'll rent it then :). i can't sign up for the epix free trial since the computer blocked the site. >:(
This is now on Netflix streaming and I watched it last night. Agree with all the above sentiments, it was very good. Kate is a snob, I would love to spend the weekend with Patrick, I would love to spend a week with Scott, Shatner continues to be the perfect study in narcissism, and Avery Brooks is completely out of his mind!
Quote from: Bryancd on November 05, 2011, 08:27:04 AM
This is now on Netflix streaming and I watched it last night. Agree with all the above sentiments, it was very good. Kate is a snob, I would love to spend the weekend with Patrick, I would love to spend a week with Scott, Shatner continues to be the perfect study in narcissism, and Avery Brooks is completely out of his mind!
Something very wrong with Avery...good grief....watched it with Rick when I was up at his place.
King
I've still not been able to "find" this anywhere. :(
I like Avery Brooks as Sisco but sometimes his performance was so exaggerated it was a bit annoying. He had this whole affect going that I didn't always like. I get it he's an artists, but sometimes give it a rest.
Quote from: Dangelus on November 05, 2011, 08:57:36 AM
I've still not been able to "find" this anywhere. :(
Me neither. I thought I had, but it was a Discovery (or some other channel) Star Trek documentry.
It's on Netflix now but I know some of you can't get that. It's also available for purchase too.
http://www.amazon.com/Captains-Film-William-Shatner/dp/B005DEUEV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320512568&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Captains-Film-William-Shatner/dp/B005DEUEV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320512568&sr=8-1)
I loved this and I loved Avery Brooks in this. He's the kind of guy I would love to just sit down with and listen to. He has an undeniable passion that raptures me.
Quote from: Rico on November 05, 2011, 10:03:15 AM
It's on Netflix now but I know some of you can't get that. It's also available for purchase too.
http://www.amazon.com/Captains-Film-William-Shatner/dp/B005DEUEV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320512568&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Captains-Film-William-Shatner/dp/B005DEUEV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320512568&sr=8-1)
Hmmm looks like its only available on US import DVD on the UK site.
I think I have found a version of it. Once it downloads and I'm sure it's the right show I'll share it with you somehow....Dropbox or something.
I don't have Netflix, so I may have to purchase it form Amazon.
For those who seen it.. is it worth the $12.99 to purchase it?
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on November 07, 2011, 09:10:01 AM
For those who seen it.. is it worth the $12.99 to purchase it?
Personally....no. Not that it is a bad production, but to me it was only worth seeing once and then never again, but I rarely have the need to rewatch documentaries/interviews like this so maybe as a ST fan you might?
King
Finally got to see this. It was very interesting. There was a lot of personal questions to the interviewees and not too much specific Trek stuff which was quite refreshing. I suppose for people like us we get to hear the answers to the same old questions so it was a nice change of pace.
Shatner didn't make it all about him but there was a big chunk on him too. Again, very nice.
I don't know if it's worth a buy, im not sure if it has the repeat viewing grab for me but definitely worth a rental if you can get it though. If neither is an option then I would recommend trying to acquire it by other means if that doesn't bother you.
Quote from: Bryancd on November 05, 2011, 09:02:06 AM
I like Avery Brooks as Sisco but sometimes his performance was so exaggerated it was a bit annoying. He had this whole affect going that I didn't always like. I get it he's an artists, but sometimes give it a rest.
This was a really interesting cooment that got me thinking about the five captains we've gotten to know through the Star Trek series. My opinion is that Patrick Stewart's performance as Picard directly influenced the shows that followed, both by influencing the casting of the captains in the following series (Brooks and Mulgrew specifically) as well as influencing the performances of the actors; not necessarily by their imitating the exact nature of Stewart's performance, but definitely emulating the gravitas and somewhat Shakesperian delivery behind that became his trademark. I think Patrick Stewart probably had alot to do with the way the character developed over time. It wasn't until Scott Bakula portrayed Cpt. Archer that we saw a return to the kind of devil-may-care, seat of your pants type of persona that recalled Kirk's command style over that of the three preceding series. I really wonder how much of all this was in the scripts and how much of it was directly influenced by Patrick Stewart's interpretation of the character.
I hear what you are saying, Joby, but Ihonestly think that's just how Avery Brooks is. Watching Shatner attempt to conduct an interview with him certainly presented me with that impression.
I'm going to watch this interview on Netflix tomorrow or Wednesday. Have to catch up with last nights shows first (Walking Dead, Dexter & Boardwalk Empire)
Quote from: Bryancd on November 07, 2011, 10:15:07 AM
I hear what you are saying, Joby, but Ihonestly think that's just how Avery Brooks is. Watching Shatner attempt to conduct an interview with him certainly presented me with that impression.
All I got from that interview was a guy who was a little too high in the sky....
King
I watched it last night. Interesting to say the least, not sure if Shatner is the best interviewer, as he seemed to spend more time talking about himself, so it confused me what the purpose of the documentary was about. I sort of cringed a bit when he was talking to Patrick Stewart and he was relating how he found himself embarrassed about being Kirk and had an epiphany well studying up on Patrick Stewart. Just seemed really awkward, and Patrick Stewart looked uncomfortable (though he looks uncomfortable all the time lol ) It was interesting to hear Patrick Stewart relate how he lacked confidence when he first started on TNG, and how he held acting so high in his life, above family, cool he was so honest.
I agree with the others, Avery Brooks comes across as really abstract to me, I guess that is the way he communicates, but I am guessing you get it or you do not. I like Scott Bakula a lot, he seems the most grounded out of all the captains ( Chris Pine was as well, but they focused more on the Trek Prime Captains) Scott Bakula seemed the most positive about his time on Trek, and the stories he spoke about Quantum Leap did not come across as nearly as regretful as the others stories of Trek. I just got the sense from Scott, just a lot of work and part of the business. Kate Mulgrew sort of gave me the sense, that if she had to do it over again, she might not. She sure has changed quite a bit from her years on Voyager, maybe it is just she has put on a few pounds and had her hair down, but just so used to seeing her with her hair up.
I missed the past bit, as my recording ended early, but I think I sort of got the jist of how the different captains felt.
Quote from: Bryancd on November 07, 2011, 10:15:07 AM
I hear what you are saying, Joby, but Ihonestly think that's just how Avery Brooks is. Watching Shatner attempt to conduct an interview with him certainly presented me with that impression.
There's a series of blooper reels from DS9 (which I'm sure you've seen) that shows Brooks was able to loosen up when not always in character. My favorite is a scene with him and John Delancie:
Brooks: "Release them Q...NOW!!!"
Delancie: "Or what, you'll ravish me?" then out of character, "Ravish? That's not right."
Brooks: Out of character "I might..."
The wife and I both enjoyed this on Netflix. I saw it was on Netflix and we watched it the next day. I really enjoyed it and I wish it had been longer. I enjoyed hearing from all the Captains and even the Klingon General. I was probably looking foward to hearing from Avery the most because he is one of my favorite Captain's and you just don't hear from him much. But it ended up being my least favorite of the interviews. I loved the part when he was walking through the convention and was talking to people and went up to Jeri Ryan's table. That was cool. And I would buy it for around $10. $12.99 isn't to bad though.
I watched yesterday and I enjoyed it. I wish it was a little longer. I would have liked to see more time spent with each Captain. I'd pay 12 bucks for a DVD.
Quote from: Bryancd on November 05, 2011, 08:27:04 AM
This is now on Netflix streaming and I watched it last night. Agree with all the above sentiments, it was very good. Kate is a snob, I would love to spend the weekend with Patrick, I would love to spend a week with Scott, Shatner continues to be the perfect study in narcissism, and Avery Brooks is completely out of his mind!
Oh contraries, I think Avery Brooks was just having a little fun poking at Shat's ego.
Very much enjoyed it!
Shatner as the Ken Burns of Trek!
Kate Mulgrew, bless her heart politely refered to the bathroom as 'the john'. A real Captain would have called it 'the head'. :)
I loved Avery Brooks interview and I want to be Scott Bakula.
Defiantly would like to buy it - this is a keeper!!
(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z459/daves8500/Shatner-crew.jpg)
I bought this and had it shipped over to England. I really rather enjoyed it, I thought Shatner did a fantastic job with the interviews especially with Kate. Scott and Sir Pat seemed very comfortable talking along with Chris Pine. Avery Brooks is bonkers. I understand he is in that musical zone, being all jazz like but honestly I would have said the guy was smoking some serious stuff lol.
Quote from: davekill on December 22, 2011, 02:05:41 AMOh contraries, I think Avery Brooks was just having a little fun poking at Shat's ego.
Glad I'm not the only one with that suspicion. It was a little uncomfortable to watch, but I do believe Avery could have been messing with Shatner on some level.
Quote from: Darmok on February 16, 2012, 08:14:30 PM
Quote from: davekill on December 22, 2011, 02:05:41 AMOh contraries, I think Avery Brooks was just having a little fun poking at Shat's ego.
Glad I'm not the only one with that suspicion. It was a little uncomfortable to watch, but I do believe Avery could have been messing with Shatner on some level.
Like an old lion Bill Shatner sees everyone as a challange.
Once in a while someone pushes back.
imho, these are just kids in a bigger playground.
I think Avery Brooks has a wry humor that escapes people.
Quote from: davekill on February 17, 2012, 06:00:50 AM
Like an old lion Bill Shatner sees everyone as a challange.
Once in a while someone pushes back.
imho, these are just kids in a bigger playground.
I think Avery Brooks has a wry humor that escapes people.
Refreshing to see someone who doesn't simply write off Avery as "that crazy n-word". :)
Quote from: Darmok on February 17, 2012, 06:24:15 AM
Quote from: davekill on February 17, 2012, 06:00:50 AM
Like an old lion Bill Shatner sees everyone as a challange.
Once in a while someone pushes back.
imho, these are just kids in a bigger playground.
I think Avery Brooks has a wry humor that escapes people.
Refreshing to see someone who doesn't simply write off Avery as "that crazy n-word". :)
We've seen each of these Captains on screen for years.
They may be reading someone else's lines, but the delivery shines from the actor and I've seen that twinkle in Avery's eye.
By contrast shatner is about a subtle as a brick through a window.
Phil, I love Avery. I have since his days on Spenser for Hire, but I have to be honest, his appearance on the Captains was very disturbing...
Quote from: davekill on February 17, 2012, 06:29:16 AM
We've seen each of these Captains on screen for years.
They may be reading someone else's lines, but the delivery shines from the actor and I've seen that twinkle in Avery's eye.
By contrast shatner is about a subtle as a brick through a window.
ROTFL...really loud! :roflmao
Quote from: QuadShot on February 17, 2012, 06:48:54 AM
Phil, I love Avery. I have since his days on Spenser for Hire, but I have to be honest, his appearance on the Captains was very disturbing...
Have to agree that it made me just a little uncomfortable at first. What's ironic is that I thought he was stiff as Sisko and he's so much more loose in the interview.
I'd actually like to find out what he's really like.
Phil, you know that may be it. I guess I expected him to be the no-nonsense Hawk or Sisko, but we see a wacky non-linear guy...not a bad thing for an actor but just not what I expected...
Quote from: QuadShot on February 17, 2012, 07:15:53 AM
Phil, you know that may be it. I guess I expected him to be the no-nonsense Hawk or Sisko, but we see a wacky non-linear guy...not a bad thing for an actor but just not what I expected...
I would also love to see the parts of that interview that didn't make it into the movie.
Quote from: davekill on February 17, 2012, 06:29:16 AM
Quote from: Darmok on February 17, 2012, 06:24:15 AM
Quote from: davekill on February 17, 2012, 06:00:50 AM
Like an old lion Bill Shatner sees everyone as a challange.
Once in a while someone pushes back.
imho, these are just kids in a bigger playground.
I think Avery Brooks has a wry humor that escapes people.
Refreshing to see someone who doesn't simply write off Avery as "that crazy n-word". :)
We've seen each of these Captains on screen for years.
They may be reading someone else's lines, but the delivery shines from the actor and I've seen that twinkle in Avery's eye.
By contrast shatner is about a subtle as a brick through a window.
If Avery was pulling a fast one on us, then that would make him the best actor of the bunch. I still don't think he was, but hey, its possible.
King
Quote from: KingIsaacLinksr on February 17, 2012, 08:21:46 AM
If Avery was pulling a fast one on us, then that would make him the best actor of the bunch. I still don't think he was, but hey, its possible.
Stranger things have been known to happen, especially in the Trekverse. :)
I watched it again yesterday and the trouble is every one else is up for a good old chat, opening their worlds and hearts but Avery is sitting at his piano, tinkering away rocking his head back and forth almost like being Ray Charles but without the obvious blindness which is fine but man i was bored with him. i really wanted to hear his views on Trek, on his acting career, his background etc as i know very little about him but what i got was disappointing. I still think he is awesome and i for one love seeing actors not being all goody goody but sometimes a joke can wear a little thin.
Hope you didn't fork out too much for it. :)
It's on Netflix (US) so I might give it another watch.
I would've liked to see everyone sit down together with a moderator.
Bill doesn't seem to know much of the trek lore so I'm not sure what his intentions were other than saying "Hi, how are ya doing?"
These interviews were pretty casual almost haphazard, so I enjoyed it for what it is;
Actors talking shop. The arm wrestling photo-op with Chris Pine and even Avery, rather than answer any questions, responding with jazz licks on the keyboard.
After all I think this production was actually about Bill.
Quote from: davekill on February 17, 2012, 04:42:20 PM
I would've liked to see everyone sit down together with a moderator.
Bill doesn't seem to know much of the trek lore so I'm not sure what his intentions were other than saying "Hi, how are ya doing?"
These interviews were pretty casual almost haphazard, so I enjoyed it for what it is;
Actors talking shop. The arm wrestling photo-op with Chris Pine and even Avery, rather than answer any questions, responding with jazz licks on the keyboard.
After all I think this production was actually about Bill.
Yeah William Shanter does a lot of stuff, and half of it doesnt make sense ((music CD's)). haha, but everyone loves a crazy old ego maniac, and I'm no exception. I think the Captains was a great film for a trekky. I choked up a time or two.