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The Star Trek: New Voyages episode, “World Enough and Time,” that I executive-produced was just nominated for a Hugo Award, one of science fiction’s greatest honors, joining some fine productions. The other nominees were all produced by large studios or networks in the United States and the United Kingdom.
“World Enough and Time,” written by Michael Reeves and Marc Scott Zicree, was nominated in the category Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form, alongside:
- Battlestar Galactica, “Razor,” (SciFi Channel/NBC-Universal). Only the televised version was nominated, not the DVD release, which features an extended version.
- Doctor Who, “Blink,” (BBC).
- Doctor Who, “Human Nature” and “Family of Blood,” (two-parter, BBC).
- Torchwood, “Captain Jack Harkness” (BBC).
My self-congratulations aside, two things are significant about the New Voyages (recently renamed Star Trek: Phase II) nomination: First is that this is the first time an Internet production has received a Hugo nomination; second, this is the first fan film that’s been nominated for a Hugo. This is on top of the recent Nebula Award nomination for this episode (which is solely for the script; the Hugo honors the actual production).
We’re in the middle of what I believe is a revolution in media — where non-Hollywood productions go toe-to-toe with more expensively produced studio films. The chokehold on quality exerted by needing to succeed in mass media (i.e., network television and theatrical release) may be nearing its end. Inexpensive, independent productions made with the high quality afforded by affordable technology stand an economic chance, freed from having to ‘win’ a TV ratings war or having to appeal to specific demographics at the cinemaplex.
Want to see what such a production looks like? You can watch “World Enough and Time” online, streaming, or find out where to download here.
And if you want to vote for the Hugo Award, you can learn how on the Hugo Awards Web site.
Besides, executive producing “World Enough and Time,” I also served as script supervisor. And I got to direct all the bridge scenes that you see in the episode. Dream Come True — Nerd Edition™.
About the Hugo Awards
SCIENCE FICTION’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD The Hugo Awards have been awarded annually since 1955. The Hugos are voted on by the thousands of members of the World Science Fiction Society and awarded in 15 categories.
About ‘World Enough and Time’
A Romulan weapons test goes awry and traps the Enterprise. Lt. Commander Sulu returns to find himself 30 years out of place and the key to saving the crew of the Enterprise as the precarious grasp on their own dimension begins to slip. Guest starring George Takei, who returns to the role of Hikaru Sulu. View now >>
