2014 FEATURE Press Kit CONTACT: Alec Peters — Axanar Productions — 10901 Whipple St. #208, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 phone: 404-918-1701 — email: [email protected] — www.StarTrekAxanar.com ©2014 Star Trek: Axanar. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. This website, the promotion thereof and/or any exhibi- tion of material created by the operators of this website are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. Table of Contents The Story of Star Trek: Axanar Page 3 Synopsis & Essential Information Page 4 Featured Cast Page 5 Featured Crew Page 9 Production F.A.Q. Page 12 Star Trek Continuity F.A.Q. Page 13 Internet Resources & Video Links Page 15 Interview & Podcast Links Page 16 Production Contacts Page 17 Publicity Stills Page 18 CONTACT: Alec Peters — Axanar Productions — 10901 Whipple St. #208, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 phone: 404-918-1701 — email: [email protected] — www.StarTrekAxanar.com ©2014 Star Trek: Axanar. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. This website, the promotion thereof and/or any exhibi- tion of material created by the operators of this website are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. 2 The Story of Star Trek: Axanar “Axanar” takes place 21 years before the events of “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, the first Kirk episode of the original Star Trek. Axanar is the story of Garth of Izar, the legendary Starfleet captain who is Captain Kirk’s hero. Kirk himself called Garth the model for all future Starfleet Officers. Garth charted more planets than any other Captain and was the hero of the Battle of Ax- anar, the story of which is required reading at the academy. This is that story. “Axanar” tells the story of Garth and his crew during the Four Years War, the war with the Klingon Empire that almost tore the Federation apart. Garth’s victory at Axanar solidified the Federation and allowed it to become the entity we know in Kirk’s time. It is the year 2245, four years into the war with the Klingons. CONTACT: Alec Peters — Axanar Productions — 10901 Whipple St. #208, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 phone: 404-918-1701 — email: [email protected] — www.StarTrekAxanar.com ©2014 Star Trek: Axanar. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. This website, the promotion thereof and/or any exhibi- tion of material created by the operators of this website are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. 3 Synopsis & Essential Information Star Trek: Axanar is a ground breaking independent film that proves the idea that a studio doesn’t need to spend millions of dollars to produce a feature quality production. Axanar will be the first non-CBS/Paramount produced Star Trek to look and feel like a true Star Trek movie. The story of Garth of Izar, a character only seen in one episode of the original Star Trek, is one writer/producer Alec Peters first wrote 20 years ago. It was- n’t until 3 years ago, after playing Garth in the well known Star Trek: Phase II fan film, did Alec turn the story into a screenplay. But making a fan film was not of interest to Alec. A veteran entrepreneur and a 2004 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner, Alec decided that if he was going to make Axanar, it needed to look like a real film. So Alec re- cruited his good friend Christian Gossett. A visual artist whose ground break- ing graphic novel “The Red Star” includes James Cameron and Ridley Scott among his fans. His first short film has won several awards on the film festi- val circuit and his second film looks like it has Oscar potential in the short film category. Axanar has already begun to attract attention from Star Trek fans who want to see something new and innovative that honors the Star Trek they grew up on. If hundreds of thousands of fans are willing to see fan films that recreate TOS (The Original Series), then there is a huge appetite for something new and original and professionally made. Axanar will start shooting in May 2014 and be released Winter 2014. CONTACT: Alec Peters — Axanar Productions — 10901 Whipple St. #208, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 phone: 404-918-1701 — email: [email protected] — www.StarTrekAxanar.com ©2014 Star Trek: Axanar. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. This website, the promotion thereof and/or any exhibi- tion of material created by the operators of this website are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. 4 Featured Cast Richard Hatch as Commander Kharn The world-famous actor and writer, Richard Hatch is best known for his roles in both the original as well as re-imagined versions of Battlestar Galactica, as well as for his tireless attempts keep the series alive in the public consciousness, notably in the form of his promotional trailer, Battlestar Galactica: The Sec- ond Coming, as well as in a number of critically acclaimed novels. As the Klingon general in Axanar, he is excited to be a part of the extended Star Trek universe, which inspired him as a young actor when he first encountered the original series. Tony Todd as Admiral Ramirez Tony Todd will be forever memorable from his titular role from the Candyman horror franchise, but science fiction fans will also remember him from his vast array of roles. He's been a character on all three of the Star Trek: The Next Generation era series, including the recurring character of Worf's younger brother, Kurn. His roles on Baby- lon 5, X-Files, and Stargate SG-1 have made him a respected figure within the sci-fi genre. His credits include more than 100 television episodes and dozens of feature films. His love of the stage has also kept him busy both on and off-broadway. Todd's considerable theatre credits include the world premiere of award-winning playwright August Wilson's "King Hedley II", where he originated the title role in Pittsburgh, Seattle and Boston. Variety com- mented: "Todd's King Hedley dominates the stage. A sour-faced mix of rage and resolve, anger and vulnerability." we're thrilled to have Tony joining Axanar where his firm determination and strength as Admiral Ramirez, su- preme commander of Starfleet. CONTACT: Alec Peters — Axanar Productions — 10901 Whipple St. #208, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 phone: 404-918-1701 — email: [email protected] — www.StarTrekAxanar.com ©2014 Star Trek: Axanar. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. This website, the promotion thereof and/or any exhibi- tion of material created by the operators of this website are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. 5 Featured Cast J.G. Hertzler as Captain Samuel Travis John has played a wide range of characters during his tenure on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise. Having been alternatively a Klingon, Vulcan, Hirogen, and a shape shifter, he brings a great background of experience in characterization to the cast of Axanar. Beyond the Star Trek fran- chise, he has also been on many other shows, including Six Feet Under, Charmed, Quantum Leap, and Highlander: The Series. Gary Graham as Vulcan Ambassador Soval Gary has more than 80 credits to his name on television as well as movies, ranging from Moonlighting and Alien Nation to Nip/Tuck and the Jace Hall Show. We're thrilled to have Gary with us as he will be reprising his role of the Vulcan Ambassador Soval, whom he previously played on Star Trek: Enterprise. He is also the author of Acting & Other Flying Lessons: A practical guide to acting on a film set. CONTACT: Alec Peters — Axanar Productions — 10901 Whipple St. #208, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 phone: 404-918-1701 — email: [email protected] — www.StarTrekAxanar.com ©2014 Star Trek: Axanar. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. This website, the promotion thereof and/or any exhibi- tion of material created by the operators of this website are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. 6 Featured Cast Kate Vernon as Captain Sonya Alexander Kate has had an amazing career spanning more than three decades, from 80's classics Pretty in Pink and Falcon Crest, to her recent renoun as Ellen Tigh on Battlestar Galactica, and as Vanessa Wheeler on Heroes. Never one to be typecast, Kate's career has allowed her to work alongside many of TV and Film Industry leading writers, directors & producers such as Spike Lee, Peter Medak, Ronald D. Moore, David Eick, Joe Cacaci, David Weddle, Michael Nankin and John Woo. In Axanar, Kate will be Captain Sonya Alexander: Sonya is a firebrand and hard driver, with a reputation of fierce determination. She is second only to Garth in the number of Klingon ships destroyed during the war. Garrett Wang as Captain Morrock CONTACT: Alec Peters — Axanar Productions — 10901 Whipple St. #208, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 phone: 404-918-1701 — email: [email protected] — www.StarTrekAxanar.com ©2014 Star Trek: Axanar. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc.