Cute guys, although it should have been Nixon with a built AMT Enterprise (long box version) and maybe one of those old disk firing phasers instead of the newer Art Asylum and Diamond Select toys. ;)
You know, "Phase 2" is a really terrible name, and really makes no sense as a title for a show. For instance, "Family Guy" is a show that was cancelled and then brought back years later. Can you imagine if it was called "Family Guy Phase 2"? Hmm? "New Voyages" is much better.
@lonstar70 STAR TREK: Phase II was the official name of what was to become STAR TREK's new TV series in 1976 or so. Paramount was going to use the PHASE II series as the flagship of their planned TV network. Then STAR WARS came out, and Paramount decided to make a STAR TREK movie rather than continue to develop PHASE II.
New Voyages officially, and with full permission, changed their name to PHASE II several years ago, possibly to keep the connection to The Original Series.
@PonyHorton I know all of that. I wasn't really talking about this fan series... I just really mean that PHASE II is a clunky name. In 1976 or now! Like if they brought back ST:TNG to TV and called it "Star Trek: The Next Generation Phase II"... I just think it's dumb sounding.
@SawdustProductions I'm amazed nobody has said anything sooner! GOOD CATCH!
Yes, he was wearing a Lt's uniform when we shot on-set in Port Henry, as it was the only shirt available at the time.
When we shot the Oval Office scenes months later, in L.A., we had Ralph's own Captain's uniform, and we used it.
Considering the fact that we had NO budget, literally, I think a few minor mistakes are to be expected. We only had a crew of two people for most of it.
@PonyHorton I realise the budgetary and manpower resitrictions entirely, my friend. When you're in a tight spot, you make do with what you have. It just really seemed to fit with Bashir and O'Brien's dialogue from "Trials and Tribble-ations", is all.
That alll being said, this made me laugh for days on end. Especially his special beaming pose, and the whole "NOT WATERGATE!!!" section.
That would have been funnier if I knew anything about american political history, which as a Canadian, I do not. Still it was kinda cute, I s'pose. and I am grateful for the gift. I have to say overall you guys make the best fan fic.
@shirak8 Thanks for the complements about our work!
True, I wrote a lot of jokes in this film that'll only be funny to those who remember Nixon's terms pretty well (those of us over the age of 50), or to historians.
But, I don't make movies to appeal to the widest audience. I make movies that I want to see but have not yet been made until I make 'em!
I can only please myself as an artist, while also HOPING the work pleases others as well.
Probably should have ended with RMN's return to the Enterprise at 8:00, as the "tribble postscript" really doesn't work. Still, a mostly delightful romp getting there, with a really fun, imaginative central conceit. (Never thought I'd feel anything but loathing for the old SOB, let alone a wistful sympathy in the context of Star Trek, of all things. Guess I'm getting old.) B+
@MikeHall6699 Not to argue, but I think it works just fine. It does not follow the age-old Hollywood formula of having the big huge Climax moment right at the end. I wanted a bit a denouement, a bit of a nice walk-off, if you will.
I also wanted to continue the legacy from the IRS movie, of having Agent Smith NOT be nearly as inscrutable as he thinks he is. Hence having him playing with the First Cat off the Oval Office, and having an unknown pet tribble,
I like Phase II I really do but please... please stop changing the actor who plays Spock its becoming annoying.
There are many other star trek fan shows I have seen or nearly watched which have bad acting or bad sets and so on, but your production is solid and the next best thing to TOS, even to the point that I have even added you to my star trek archive in my HDD as season 5 (I count the animated series as season 4)
So please choose one actor to be Spock and stay with him.
@anthonyheaney2008 Tony, if we were paying people, it would be easy. But we're not. We're lucky to get actors who are willing to schlep clear to Port Henry on their own dime AND can do the work.
Also, Spock is not in my movie. So your complaining about him here is kinda a waste of time.
@PonyHorton Hi Pony, firstly let me say i love this little gem i really did and well done on keeping genes dream alive, secondly it was just a general observation even if it hasn't anything to do with this episode, and i know the cue about getting actors when you can get them i am one my self but im just after some consistency as i love your show and just when i get used to one actor another comes along.
hope you didn't take my comment too offensively. Keep up the great work.
in joyed this very much, everyone did some really good acting, Ralph of course was very funny as Nixon. but that's my boy.such good quality filming. keep up the good work.
Cute guys, although it should have been Nixon with a built AMT Enterprise (long box version) and maybe one of those old disk firing phasers instead of the newer Art Asylum and Diamond Select toys. ;)
JMChladek 1 week ago
@JMChladek There's a story behind that... to summarize (hopefully accurately), the toys were provided by Diamond Select. :-)
RobertMfromLI 1 week ago
When the president does it, that makes it legal.
HenryClayTalleyrand 1 month ago
Finished my evening off wonderfully, really enjoyable and full of lovelylittloe links and connections. Cheers guys.
Jimkalski 1 month ago
You know, "Phase 2" is a really terrible name, and really makes no sense as a title for a show. For instance, "Family Guy" is a show that was cancelled and then brought back years later. Can you imagine if it was called "Family Guy Phase 2"? Hmm? "New Voyages" is much better.
lonstar70 1 month ago in playlist 1701 Pennsylvania Av
@lonstar70 STAR TREK: Phase II was the official name of what was to become STAR TREK's new TV series in 1976 or so. Paramount was going to use the PHASE II series as the flagship of their planned TV network. Then STAR WARS came out, and Paramount decided to make a STAR TREK movie rather than continue to develop PHASE II.
New Voyages officially, and with full permission, changed their name to PHASE II several years ago, possibly to keep the connection to The Original Series.
PonyHorton 1 month ago
@PonyHorton I know all of that. I wasn't really talking about this fan series... I just really mean that PHASE II is a clunky name. In 1976 or now! Like if they brought back ST:TNG to TV and called it "Star Trek: The Next Generation Phase II"... I just think it's dumb sounding.
lonstar70 1 month ago
Being the detail nitpicker, I can't resist.
"Are you sure that's Captain President Nixon?"
"Absolutely!"
"Then... why is he wearing Lt's stripes?"
SawdustProductions 1 month ago
@SawdustProductions I'm amazed nobody has said anything sooner! GOOD CATCH!
Yes, he was wearing a Lt's uniform when we shot on-set in Port Henry, as it was the only shirt available at the time.
When we shot the Oval Office scenes months later, in L.A., we had Ralph's own Captain's uniform, and we used it.
Considering the fact that we had NO budget, literally, I think a few minor mistakes are to be expected. We only had a crew of two people for most of it.
PonyHorton 1 month ago
@PonyHorton I realise the budgetary and manpower resitrictions entirely, my friend. When you're in a tight spot, you make do with what you have. It just really seemed to fit with Bashir and O'Brien's dialogue from "Trials and Tribble-ations", is all.
That alll being said, this made me laugh for days on end. Especially his special beaming pose, and the whole "NOT WATERGATE!!!" section.
SawdustProductions 1 month ago
@PonyHorton It's OK, Dick was a Lieutenant in the US Navy....
HenryClayTalleyrand 1 month ago
That would have been funnier if I knew anything about american political history, which as a Canadian, I do not. Still it was kinda cute, I s'pose. and I am grateful for the gift. I have to say overall you guys make the best fan fic.
shirak8 1 month ago
@shirak8 Thanks for the complements about our work!
True, I wrote a lot of jokes in this film that'll only be funny to those who remember Nixon's terms pretty well (those of us over the age of 50), or to historians.
But, I don't make movies to appeal to the widest audience. I make movies that I want to see but have not yet been made until I make 'em!
I can only please myself as an artist, while also HOPING the work pleases others as well.
PonyHorton 1 month ago
Way cool! Thanks!
bilcal 1 month ago in playlist 1701 Pennsylvania Av
Probably should have ended with RMN's return to the Enterprise at 8:00, as the "tribble postscript" really doesn't work. Still, a mostly delightful romp getting there, with a really fun, imaginative central conceit. (Never thought I'd feel anything but loathing for the old SOB, let alone a wistful sympathy in the context of Star Trek, of all things. Guess I'm getting old.) B+
MikeHall6699 1 month ago
@MikeHall6699 Not to argue, but I think it works just fine. It does not follow the age-old Hollywood formula of having the big huge Climax moment right at the end. I wanted a bit a denouement, a bit of a nice walk-off, if you will.
I also wanted to continue the legacy from the IRS movie, of having Agent Smith NOT be nearly as inscrutable as he thinks he is. Hence having him playing with the First Cat off the Oval Office, and having an unknown pet tribble,
Smith's a big softy!
PonyHorton 1 month ago
WAY TO GO PONY!!!!!!!
telestrike1701 1 month ago 2
awesome work. Loved it.
notfauxnooz 1 month ago
Heh... nice one! Nice to see Kurt Carley back too... been a while since he's played Pike in the In Harms Way episode.
tannerwaterbury 1 month ago 2
This is Just amazing artistry at work Loved it!!
zhaanman1 1 month ago 3
I like Phase II I really do but please... please stop changing the actor who plays Spock its becoming annoying.
There are many other star trek fan shows I have seen or nearly watched which have bad acting or bad sets and so on, but your production is solid and the next best thing to TOS, even to the point that I have even added you to my star trek archive in my HDD as season 5 (I count the animated series as season 4)
So please choose one actor to be Spock and stay with him.
Tony out lol
anthonyheaney2008 1 month ago 2
@anthonyheaney2008 Tony, if we were paying people, it would be easy. But we're not. We're lucky to get actors who are willing to schlep clear to Port Henry on their own dime AND can do the work.
Also, Spock is not in my movie. So your complaining about him here is kinda a waste of time.
PonyHorton 1 month ago
@PonyHorton Hi Pony, firstly let me say i love this little gem i really did and well done on keeping genes dream alive, secondly it was just a general observation even if it hasn't anything to do with this episode, and i know the cue about getting actors when you can get them i am one my self but im just after some consistency as i love your show and just when i get used to one actor another comes along.
hope you didn't take my comment too offensively. Keep up the great work.
Tony Out
anthonyheaney2008 1 month ago
@anthonyheaney2008 We do what we can...
RobertMfromLI 1 month ago
I miss LBJ.
moeskido 1 month ago
@moeskido who?
anthonyheaney2008 1 month ago
in joyed this very much, everyone did some really good acting, Ralph of course was very funny as Nixon. but that's my boy.such good quality filming. keep up the good work.
TheThurmond 1 month ago 7
Enjoyed that,thanks.
spridley 1 month ago 4
I needed that laugh, thanks guys!
jptrekker 2 months ago 2
Nice work guys, I really enjoyed it!
capthunter 2 months ago 2
A very fun and enjoyable parody! Lot's of inside, historical jokes if you know where to look! Great job guys!
VermontCrusade 2 months ago 8
What the heck was that all about? This both amused and disappointed me.
dcforemanuk 2 months ago
Great Job, guys. Very entertaining. Of course, the only one that could really ACT was the TRIBBLE !!! haha
CharlieMRealist1953 2 months ago
@CharlieMRealist1953 It was a Method Tribble, and a Union Member at that!
PonyHorton 1 month ago
You did a great job, each and everyone involved in this paradoxical and parody farce! RMN never looked so human, LOL!
ge21947 2 months ago 2