Saturday, September 29, 2012

CAPTAIN POWER REBOOT: PHOENIX RISING- First details revealed via Ain't it Cool News...

Ain't it Cool News reveals first details of the long awaited reboot of sci-fi cult classic CAPTAIN POWER AND THE SOLDIERS OF THE FUTURE:

"Goddard Film Group's producing team of Gary Goddard, Roger Lay Jr and Eric Carnagey are working with former Paramount Television Senior Executive Jeffrey Hayes,  who was responsible for such television hits as STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION, FAMILY TIES, and CHEERS, to bring back Goddard's Sci-fi Cult classic CAPTAIN POWER AND THE SOLDIERS OF THE FUTURE in the form of a weekly one-hour drama series titled PHOENIX RISING.

They have enlisted writers/producers Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens to develop this next evolution of the series. Recent television credits for the Reeves-Stevens include creating the new science-fiction drama series PRIMEVAL: NEW WORLD, the North American spin-off of the UK hit PRIMEVAL. They also served as writers/producers on STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE for Paramount and RACE TO MARS for Discovery."




STAR TREK: TNG turns 25 - Exclusive sneak peek at STARDATE REVISITED...

Startrek.com celebrates TNG's 25th anniversary with an exclusive preview of STARDATE REVISITED: The Origins of Star Trek The Next Generation. This all-new feature length documentary was directed by Roger Lay, Jr and features never before seen screen tests, rare behind the scenes footage and images from the early days of the show, as well as new interviews with the entire cast of the show and creative personnel including Executive Producer Rick Berman, Make Up FX maestro Michael Westmore, Producer David Livingston and even the actor who was originally up for the role of Captain Picard. The film was exclusively produced for the Season One release of Star Trek The Next Generation Remastered. The site also has and exclusive Q&A with Roger Lay, Jr in which he discusses his ongoing work on the TNG Blu-Ray production team. TIME Magazine also celebrates the occasion with a look at TNG's impact in pop culture.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

WOLF LAKE: The Complete Series coming to DVD from Eone Entertainment...

From creator John Leekley (SPAWN, KINDRED: THE EMBRACED), the cult hit series that kickstarted the young adult fantasy genre on television finally comes to DVD with all-new special features produced by Urban Archipelago Films.

WOLF LAKE: The Complete Series arrives in stores on November 6, packed with never before seen content including the unaired pilot episode of the series with commentary tracks from creator John Leekley and director Rupert Wainwright (STIGMATA, THE FOG).

Also included in this release is an all-new behind the scenes documentary directed by Roger Lay Jr which sheds new light on the show's origins, the making of the unaired pilot and un-produced episode ideas. The documentary also features new interviews with series creator / executive producer John Leekley and actor Paul Wesley (VAMPIRE DIARIES, 24). The complete series collection is now available for pre-order.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Original Series Soundtrack Available September 25th...

For the first time ever the original orchestral score to the sci-fi cult classic is available on limited edition CD exclusively through Goddard Film Group. Produced by Gary Goddard, Roger Lay Jr., and Eric Carnagey this special release includes an exclusive 16 page booklet with extensive liner notes featuring all-new interview material with composer Gary Guttman, creator Gary Goddard and recording sessions producer Ted King. The booklet also includes never before seen concept art from the series. Pre-orders page is now up at Screen Archives and the official Captain Power site.