The Tim Russ online 3-part miniseries “Star Trek: Of Gods and Men” (STOGM) will see its Part One premiere take place in just 1 day on December 22, 2007 at 5:01PM EST.
This unique look at the Star Trek universe is directed by Russ, famous for his role as the Vulcan Tukok on “Star Trek: Voyager,” which ran for seven years.
STOGM also stars a whole array of fine actors, most from past Star Trek series’ or movies including legends like Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Grace Lee Whitney and Lawrence Montaigne from classic Trek. Other Trek stars include Alan Ruck from “Star Trek VII: Generations,” Ethan Phillips (ST: VOY), Gary Graham (ST: ENT), Garrett Wang (ST: VOY), Chase Masterson (ST: DS9), Cirroc Lofton (ST: DS9), J.G. Hertzler (Various Trek shows), Jack Donner (ST: ENT) and three special guests from “Star Trek New Voyages” have roles as well — James Cawley, Jeffery Quinn and John Carrigan.
The events of STOGM take place about 12 years after James T. Kirk goes missing in the Nexus. It’s now forty years after their first mission on the old USS NCC-1701 Enterprise and Chekov, Uhura, and former captain of the USS Enterprise B, John Harriman, are once again joined together for the dedication of a special new vessel. Reminicent of the last time Harriman met with those classic officers from Starfleet’s past, their ship’s christening is curtailed after receiving a distress call from an all-too-familiar planet, where they meet up with an almost-forgotten face, and in an instant something happens that presses the three friends to embark on a mission that will forever change their lives and the fate of the universe.
And what of the other legendary crew members of classic Trek? Captain Spock and Doctor McCoy have spent the last several years on Khitomer, continuing their work to establish peace between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, though it is wondered if they will ever establish peace between themselves. Captain Hikaru Sulu and his Excelsior crew are on an extended mission beyond the outer reaches of the Alpha Quadrant.
“Star Trek: Of Gods and Men,” is an original production from Tim Russ, produced by Sky Conway and story written by Ethan H. Calk, Sky Douglas Conway and Jack Treviño.
Enjoyed watching this so much. Tim Russ did a good job as a director and the actors were realistic. Great seeing the classic cast members. Also a thumbs up to “Captain Harriman”. On the Star Trek Generations movie, he was a bit of a bumbler. Here, is character has matured and is much more confident and believable.
A thumbs up!