Star trek insurrection book

His book inspired me to set off on my own adventures. Insurrection, is a completely unoriginal and cheaplooking installment in the series, and is a big step down from, 1996s first contact, which at least appeared to try to make something a bit different. Insurrection by robert gillis published in the foxboro reporter 121998. It is the ninth film in the star trek film series, as well as the third to star the cast of star trek.

Ele foi dirigido pelo ator jonathan frakes e escrito por michael piller. A perfect moment in time star trek insurrection 1998 youtube. Enterprisees final battle for control of the universe in star trek nemesis. Insurrection, designed to harvest the metaphysic radiation of an entire planet regardless of the cost to its inhabitants. The making of star trek insurrection a textbook on. From a script by michael piller, it features the cast of star trek. Insurrection was the first star trek film to be made without using physical models of spacecraft. Insurrection proves to be one of the most lackluster of star trek movies and this book which is well written and full of nice photos, tells a good story how this movie came to be and how it was produced.

Insurrection a textbook on screenwriting from the star trek. Sandra piller reveals her late husbands insurrection. Apr 02, 2021 in star trek s farflung future, human beings have learned how to live in a utopian society, both on earth and in commune with other planets in a galactic federation. An inside look at the writing process of star trek. Insurrection is a 1998 american science fiction film directed by jonathan frakes.

Jun 24, 2016 the book was written by michael piller, one of the true grandees of the 90s trek renaissance. This is a comprehensive listing of professionally published star trek fiction novels and shortstory collections. Insurrection adapted as its meant to be heard, narrated by boyd gaines. Oct 09, 2020 the sona collector ship or the injector was key to the plans of the narcissistic sona in star trek. Dillard has written a powerful and exciting novel based on the major motion picture directed by jonathan frakes commander william t. Behind the scenes of some of the filming locations used in star trek insurrection. Fans, hungry for this kind of rare access, may well be thoroughly engrossed in and entertained by the book. Murray abraham, donna murphy, and anthony zerbe appearing in main roles.

Certainly for star trek fans of which there are legions and students of film and television, this is a soughtafter look at the screenwriting process from concept to final film script through the inclusion. Behr even contributed to the book, writing a letter to michael, which was very important to. Certainly for star trek fans of which there are legions and students of film. The making of star trek insurrection a textbook on screenwriting from within the star trek universe textbook binding january 1, 2016 publication. Insurrection is an excellent book which, for the first time in star trek movie history, focuses on the people rather than the technology. When the crew of the enterprise learn of a federation conspiracy against the inhabitants of a unique planet, captain picard begins an open rebellion. Quickrate rate trending movies in seconds and rise to ultimate status. Michael pillers book recounting insurrections production now on. The kirkera part of star trek generations is set 78 years before 2371 established by way of an onscreen caption, thus is set in 2293 and soon after star trek vi the gap between the 1986 film star trek iv.

Five decades of fashion from the final frontier, star trek the original topps trading card series, star trek the next generation 365, star trek the original series 365, star trek 101, star trek. Oct 29, 2020 discovery season 3s latest twist is straight out of star trek. It has discovered a secret with astounding implications that could transform the future of the entire federation, but this secret has a price that may be more. Book 3 is the final volume of an apocalyptic adventure that pits. 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. Opening credits baku village hayfield artim emerges from a pile of hay in a field with children playing hideandseek baku child. Insurrection, also directed by jonathan frakes, was not so strong and failed to be a. While cgi had been used for specific effects since star trek ii. Michael pillers book recounting insurrections production. Ive read all the star trek movie books, and insurrection is the one i like the best. Star trek insurrection has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Pillers treatment reprinted in full in the book reads well. Chronicling the return of the borg, star trek ix is the second spectacular movie. The making of star trek insurrection, subtitled a textbook on screenwriting from within the star trek universe, is a reference book written by michael piller and published by his widow, sandra piller.

Star trek insurrection was released in 1998 and pitted captain jeanluc picard against his federation superiors. Michael piller was reluctant to write a star trek movie. Insurrection is one of those star trek movie novelizations thats actually better than the feature film its based on. Dillard has written a powerful and exciting novel based on the major motion picture directed by jonathan frakes commander will riker. Fade in is an unknown book about the making of a not so known movie, star trek insurrection. Certainly for star trek fans of which there are legions and students of. 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 for the enjoyment of star trek fans around the world.

Sep, 2016 michael piller, when he passed away in 2005, was just 57 years old. Discover the star trek universe with the complete motion picture collection, including all 10 original films. Happy reading star trek r insurrection bookeveryone. Today i read a book which was never officially published.

Gone is the greed, ambition, and overall hubris that has so characterized humanity for most of its history, replaced by an altruism that seeks to benefit the good of the whole over personal gain or ambi. Picard to find his hair growing back courtesy of alien rejuvenation, or data getting killed. Insurrection, the ninth star trek feature film and third film outing for the star trek. The eight feature films, along with revenues from the original television series and various merchandising deals including more than 40 bestselling. Of all, i rate this book very highly and recommend it to everyone i can get my hands on. Star trek and hero collector debut new ships, books at nycc. The movie explored the classic fountain of youth concept, and asked questions around hard far people are willing to go to help a large group, at the expense of a smaller one, and the theme of displaced people. The next generation is the most popular, longestrunning series in science fiction history.

Published by pocket books, the novel was first released in hardback in november 1998. Insurrection is a fairly routine escapade for the welldrawn, principled, and likeable spacetraveling heroes. The next generation embarks on another space adventure in star trek. And yet it is probably one of better books that deals with movie. Its a movie promotion book for sure so you can count on all the positive aspects of the film. Dec 11, 1998 when the crew of the enterprise learn of a federation conspiracy against the inhabitants of a unique planet, captain picard begins an open rebellion. When piller agreed to write a book about the making of insurrection, pocket books hired stillwell as pillers typist and research assistant. Now, after the spectacular worldwide success of star trek. The motion picture to picard, data and the crew of the u.

When the crew of the enterprise learn of the federation plot against the inhabitants of a unique planet, captain picard begins an open rebellion. Insurrection is sure to delight audiences throughout the world. Prior to publication, it had the subheading from idea to final draft, the writing of star trek. The story works better as a book, because the subject matter resonates more when you can feel what the characters are feeling. Insurrection a textbook on screenwriting from within the star trek universe. The making of star trek insurrection, subtitled a textbook on screenwriting from within the star trek universe, is a reference book written by michael. Jan 08, 2011 an unpublished book by the late michael piller, fade in. Insurrection in people of earth, discovery has returned to a planetoftheweek classic star trek format. Star trek insurrection star trek the next generation. It really allows you to get a very personal view of a side that weve never seen in some of the characters. Star trek lightup starship enterprise with book s and 5 assembleyourown lightup starship replica chip carter.

Insurrection, the book chronicles the process of developing the script of insurrection, outlining the various stages of development and the evolution from the original story concept to the final changes in postproduction. 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. Fortunately, jeanluc picard was on hand to sabotage the massive, elegantly fluted vessel. From idea to final draft, the story of how he wrote the.

Michael piller book insurrection the making of star trek. However the franchise has also outlined a fictional future history of earth prior to this, and, primarily through time travel plots, explored both past and furtherfuture. When data malfunctions while on a survey mission on an isolated planet, the enterprise comes to aid in his capture but ends up uncovering a disturbing secret that causes the crew to question their loyalty to the federation. The description of the baku and sona homeworld is breathtaking, and the action scenes are well described. Its free to register here to get book file pdf star trek r insurrection. Discovery season 3s latest twist is straight out of star. First contact, captain jeanluc picard and the crew of the starship enterprise return to the big screen in a thrilling new adventure that captures all the fun and excitement of star trek at its best. Star trek insurrection book by john vornholt 1 available. On an unnamed planet in a distant sector, starfleet has formed an uneasy alliance with a mysterious new alien species of unknown origin. Early script drafts called for the famously bald capt. Opening credits baku village hayfield artim emerges from a pile of hay in a field with. Piller documented the writing process in a book titled fade in that was published.

Most likely, the earliest forms of star trek fiction many fans may recall being exposed to are the numbered star trek books adapted by james blish from the original scripts to 77 of the 79 classic star trek episodes. Insurrection was the first star trek film with spacebased effects produced entirely using computergenerated imagery cgi. The franchise is primarily set in the future, ranging from the mid22nd century star trek. Erdmann 1998, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Insurrection is far from the most beloved movie of the franchise and it has plenty of little faults and things that dont make sense. Read the transcript trailer transcripts credits home media soundtrack production trivia gallery star trek. Download file free book pdf star trek r insurrection at complete pdf library. Welcome to the official facebook page and visit us at. Experience every unforgettable moment from kirks triumphant return to the bridge of the u.

Deep space nine companion, the secrets of star trek insurrection, the magic. Beginning in march 1997, i worked on the screenplay for star trek. On an unnamed planet in a distant sector, starfleet, in an. In keeping with michaels widely respected mentorship of upandcoming writers, fade in. This article discusses the fictional timeline of the star trek franchise. Summaries when the crew of the enterprise learn of a federation conspiracy against the inhabitants of a unique planet, captain picard begins an open rebellion. Buy a cheap copy of star trek insurrection star trek the. An idyllic planet in the middle of an unstable region within federation space serves as home to the peaceful baku. He was variously showrunner for next generation and deep space nine and voyager. Tng cast, is a solid action story, featuring a morality tale, humor, and for the first time in a while for a trek film, romance.

Fiction, interplanetary voyages, jean luc picard fictitious character, jeanluc picard fictitious character, life on other planets, star trek fiction, life on other planets fiction. Insurrection, michael piller achieved phenomenal success as producer of almost 400 episodes of major television programs and writing nearly five dozen scripts for those projects. Insurrection was the first star trek film to be made without using physical models of. Oct 06, 2016 however, one item that was not necessarily lost, but unavailable, was michael pillers book, fade in. Enterprise receives a distress call from a remote scientific observatory picard learns that a newly developed superweapon has been stolen by a desperate scientist with an insane plot. Insurrection, a novelization of the motion picture. Theyre not out to make a quick buck, theyre looking to protect the integrity of the franchise and its mythology. Oct 19, 2001 they also are the coauthors of the nonfiction titles star trek costumes. The budget for special effects is kicked up a notch, but otherwise star trek. Insurrection has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. First contact captain jeanluc picard and the crew of the starship enterprise return to the big. Enterprise and the mysterious disappearance of captain james t. Then, 78 years later, captain jeanluc picard of the u.