Trek Nation Movie

spaltor · October 15, 2011, 12:29:45 PM

On November 30, the Science Channel will air "Trek Nation", a film made by Rod Roddenberry about his father. www.treknationmovie.com I saw some clips at NYCC today, and it looks like it's going to be a really moving film.

Here's the press release from this summer: https://www.roddenberry.com/index.php/corporatestories/index/detail/id/55

QuoteSilver Springs, MD (July 23, 2011) — With the 2011 Comic-Con International in San Diego as the backdrop, SCIENCE today announced its partnership with science fiction royalty, Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, and Roddenberry Entertainment on the upcoming the feature-length special, TREK NATION, scheduled to air in fourth quarter 2011. TREK NATION explores the popularity and appeal of Star Trek through the man who created it all – the late Gene Roddenberry.

Rod will take SCIENCE audiences along with him as he explores his father's work and the impact of his legacy that still resonates today. Through interviews with his most devoted fans, including George Lucas, J.J. Abrams, Stan Lee and many others, TREK NATION is the story of a son trying to learn more about his father by unraveling the intricacies of Star Trek.
The film demonstrates how Gene's work not only captivated legions of fans across the globe, but also generated a movement which has influenced entertainment, politics, space travel, social morality and much more. Fostering a timeless understanding of the human condition and capturing man's constant search for a better world defines everything that is TREK NATION.

"This project is very personal for me, as it literally documents my education on Star Trek, my father, and the Roddenberry legacy. Because of that, I can't tell you how happy we are to have found a network that shares our vision for it," said Rod Roddenberry "TREK NATION strikes a strong balance between exploring a science fiction phenomenon and relating a very universal story between a son and his father. I have every confidence that Star Trek fans and non-Star Trek fans alike are going to enjoy the film."

"Star Trek isn't just a television show; it is a global phenomenon, a way of life, which has shaped so many facets of how we define our world today," said Debbie Adler Myers, general manager and executive vice president of SCIENCE. "We are honored to carry on the Roddenberry mission by continuing his legacy with TREK NATION."

TREK NATION is produced for SCIENCE by Roddenberry Entertainment. Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry is an executive producer and Trevor Roth is a producer for Roddenberry Entertainment. Bernadette McDaid is vice president of production and executive producer for SCIENCE. New Animal Productions producer is Nicole Rittenmeyer and Scott Colthorp produces for Atmosphere Pictures.

Dangelus · October 15, 2011, 12:33:11 PM

This is going to be a very interesting watch! :)

turtlesrock · October 15, 2011, 05:26:34 PM

cool!

spaltor · November 14, 2011, 08:26:36 AM

Latest TV spot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6NLATn2h2g#

Geekyfanboy · November 28, 2011, 01:49:19 PM

Don't forget this is on Wednesday on the Science Channel

Dangelus · November 28, 2011, 02:54:05 PM

Wish I had that here. Can't watch "Prophets of Science Fiction" either :(

turtlesrock · November 28, 2011, 07:23:18 PM

saw a commercial for it on tv today. i'm getting excited!!!

Bromptonboy · November 29, 2011, 02:49:32 AM

The DVR is set for this on Wednesday.

spaltor · November 29, 2011, 08:49:24 AM

They sent a press release with 2 "exclusive" clips today. They're hosted on YouTube, so I don't know how exclusive they can be, but here they are!

Exclusive Footage: Trek Nation Documentary

TREK NATION | Premieres November 30 on SCIENCE

Geekyfanboy · December 03, 2011, 08:08:23 PM

Did anyone watch this.. I just finished and really enjoyed it. I learned a bit about Gene and his son. I like that it didn't bash Trek fans and really showed them in a nice light. Enjoyed all the Behind the Scenes footage and home movies. A very enjoyable two hours.

ChrisMC · December 03, 2011, 10:10:01 PM

Yeah, this was well done. It showed the good and negative sides of Gene Roddenberry, he was human, and SO human. Loved the little clips of home movies from the set of TOS, real cool. The story about Gene yelling at people who didn't like Wesley was pretty touching, I had never heard that.

Bryancd · December 04, 2011, 06:02:50 AM

I loved the documentary and the insights into Gene as a person but I came away very unimpressed with his son Rod. It seems like he has really done nothing but try and capitalize on his fathers name and never has made a career for himself other then being Gene's son. I have heard he is a nice enough guy but I came away from this not impressed with him at all.

Geekyfanboy · December 04, 2011, 11:03:23 AM

Found some really cool BTS videos of Trek Nation

http://vimeo.com/channels/treknation

moyer777 · January 04, 2013, 03:15:01 PM

Finally got to see this... touching and well done.

WillEagle · January 04, 2013, 04:07:19 PM

I have this on my Netflix Q. Only waiting because I want to watch it with my wife.