Axanar: The Official Podcast

Keith M.Sedor and Alec Peters bring you a collection of interviews to mark the 50th episode.

Direct download: ax-050.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:20pm MDT

After the Move to Atlanta. 

In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters & Director Robert Meyer Burnett. They discuss how the move to Atlanta went, the extended cut for "The Measure of a Man," the theatrical presentation of "The Best of Both Worlds," the Star Trek Film Academy,  and clean edits of adult fan films.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00) 
Welcome to Episode 49 (00:00:18) 
How Was the Move? (00:01:00) 
"The Measure of a Man" and "The Best of Both Worlds" (00:06:37) 
Adult Feature Parody (00:12:12) 
Rob's Star Wars Credit (00:14:11) 
"In a Mirror Darkly" (00:16:45) 
The Editing Room (00:17:59) 
The Star Trek Film Academy (00:21:13) 
Closing (00:30:42)
 
Host
Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters
 
Guest
Robert Meyer Burnett

On The Web:
www.axanarproductions.com
www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast


Twitter:
@AxanarFilm
@Treksperts
 
 
Production
Keith M. Sedor (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Executive Producer)  Benjamin Rockwell (Engineer)  Other World Computing  (Sponsor) 
Direct download: ax-049.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:58pm MDT

Catching Up With Robert Meyer Burnett. 

In this episode of Official Axanar Podcast 48, host Keith M. Sedor talks with Executive Producer Alec Peters & Director Robert Meyer Burnett. They discuss the current state of the production, make up effects, green screens, the planned release schedule, as well as fundraising and fulfillment of perks.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00) 
Welcome to Episode 48 (00:00:19) 
The State of the Film (00:01:19) 
Make Up Always Takes Too Long (00:07:02) 
Private Fundraising and Fulfillment (00:15:55) 
Release Date (00:18:02) 
Laying Out the Shots (00:20:13) 
A Collaborative Art Form (00:26:34) 
The Set Tour (00:30:06) 
Closing (00:35:28)
 
Host
Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters
 
Guest
Robert Meyer Burnett

On The Web:
www.axanarproductions.com
www.computertalkradio.com/nerdcast


Twitter:
@AxanarFilm
@Treksperts
 
 
Production
Keith M. Sedor (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Executive Producer)  Benjamin Rockwell (Engineer)  Other World Computing  (Sponsor) 
Direct download: ax-048.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:34pm MDT

The State of the Script.

With the studio move completed, filming is set to begin soon. However, with the format change, modifications need to be made to the script so that it can fit the new format that Axanar needs to take.

In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters discuss the plans for episodes four and five, what the script would look like if they filmed the first third of the film, as well as the Vulcan scene.

Chapters
Welcome to Episode 47 (00:00:19) 
The First Third (00:04:45) 
Continuity (00:09:53) 
Episodes IV and V (00:13:12) 
Yeah, It Is the Story of Garth (00:18:03) 
Nuggets (00:23:42) 

Hosted by:
Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters

Executive Producer:
Brandon-Shea Mutala


LIsten:
trek.fm/axp/47
http://axanar.libsyn.com/rss
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/axanar-the-official-podcast/id898628929

On The Web:
axanarproductions.com
computertalkradio.com/nerdcast

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Axanarfilm
https://www.facebook.com/MyMacGuru

Twitter:
@AxanarFilm
@Treksperts 

Direct download: ax-047.mp3
Category:Story Development -- posted at: 7:01am MDT

The New Host.

Alec Peters has been busy with production of the film Axanar ever since the settlement with CBS. While there have been many changes, including the final format and length of the film, as well as the location of production, one thing remains constant: Alec's determination to make a quality film.

In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, Keith M. Sedor, your new host, sits down with Alec Peters to discuss the recent move of the studio, the current state of filming, the Kelvin timeline, and more!

Chapters
Introducing Keith M. Sedor (00:00:17) 
Axanar moves to Atlanta (00:01:50) 
The Hollywood Standard (00:03:30) 
OWC Studios (00:06:00) 
Use Our Sets (00:08:15) 
Axanar Production Update (00:10:45) 
Star Trek: Discovery, Canon, and Continuity (00:14:30) 
Re-Boots (00:16:20) 
The Multiverse (00:17:25) 
Trek Film Making From the Fans' Perspective (00:18:45) 
Lost Opportunities (00:20:10) 
Technological Innovation Comes From Silicon Valley (00:20:50) 
An Amazing Star Trek Trilogy (00:21:50) 
Finding Alec (00:22:30) 
Finding Keith (00:23:20) 
More Secrets on Axanar! (00:23:30)  

Hosts
Keith M. Sedor and Alec Peters

Guest
Benjamin Rockwell

Direct download: ax-046.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 12:01am MDT

In this episode of the official Axanar Podcast, hosts Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett report from the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. They talk about Other World Computing's new drive technology that was showcased at the convention, the upcoming move of the Axanar studios, as well as discussing sound design with Mark Edward Lewis, director of the Star Trek fan film "Mind Sifter," and sound designer for Prelude to Axanar.

Chapters
Welcome to Episode 45 (00:00:00) 
Recorded Live from NAB (00:00:19) 
Welcome, Mark! (00:03:39) 
Choosing Music and the Role of Sound (00:06:37) 
Post (00:12:30) 
Mixing Prelude (00:14:35) 
Future of Blade of Honor (00:15:52)  
Final Thoughts (00:18:13)  

Hosts
Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett

Guest
Mark Edward Lewis

Direct download: ax-045.mp3
Category:Interviews -- posted at: 4:00am MDT

Remembering Richard Hatch.

Richard Hatch was best known for his portrayal as Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica, a role that earned him an Emmy Award nomination in 1979.  Throughout his career, he would star in many television and film roles including a stint on All My Children, and the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica in 2004. Star Trek fans know him as Kharn, the Klingon Commander from the film Prelude to Axanar.

In this episode of the official Axanar Podcast, Alec Peters, Robert Meyer Burnett, and Diana Kingsbury share stories of their friend and mentor, Richard Hatch, who died on February 7th, 2017 due to pancreatic cancer.

Chapters
Welcome to Episode 44 (00:00:00) 
Alec's Memories (00:01:17) 
Diana's Memories (00:03:28) 
Robert's Memories (00:04:23) 
He Was Youthful (00:06:49) 
Alec's Favorite Richard Story (00:10:14) 
Robert and Richard in the Car (00:16:05) 
Diana Remembers Richard and Disney Land (00:19:22) 
Moving Forward with Axanar (00:24:33)  
In the Hall of the Immortals (00:31:18)  


Hosts
Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett

Guest
Diana Kingsbury 

Direct download: ax-044.mp3
Category:News -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

Official Axanar Podcast #43: 2016: A Fan Film Odyssey

2016 Year in Review.

2016 was a year filed with highs and lows for the Axanar team. In this episode of the official Axanar Podcast, Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett are joined by Diana Kingsbury and Mike Bawden (in an interview recorded prior to the lawsuit settlement) to discuss the year in review for 2016. In the interview, they discuss the future of Axanar, the visual effects that have been completed, fulfillment of perks, and suspending the project for the trial.

In news, Alec and Robert talk about Star Trek: Discovery, a new Sarek, and Alec's recent trip to Europe.

Chapters
Welcome to Episode 43 (00:00:00) 
News (00:00:40) 
Star Trek: Discovery (00:02:08) 
Sarek (00:06:50) 
A Tangent (00:08:08) 
Where Do We Go From Here? (00:09:20) 
2016 Year in Review (00:10:32) 
Taking a Look Forward (00:15:19) 
Fulfillment (00:17:32) 
2017 For Axanar (00:22:05)  
The Upcoming Case (00:27:12)  
Visual Effects (00:31:14)  
Suspending Production (0:34:38)  
Future Projects (00:36:20)  
Judge the Work (00:38:08)  
This Whole Thing Was About Quality (00:43:13)  
The Vulcan Scene (00:44:30)  
I Want the Fans to be Proud of Us (00:50:52)  
Final Thoughts (00:53:37)  

Hosts
Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett

Guests
Diana Kingsbury and Mike Bawden

Direct download: ax-043.mp3
Category:Year in review -- posted at: 3:00am MDT

S1: Let's Drink to Our Mutual Dissatisfaction

Details on the Settlement.

In this special supplemental episode of the official Axanar podcast, Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett are joined by Diana Kingsbury to discuss the settlement of the lawsuit with CBS and what it means for the future of the Axanar film.

Chapters
Welcome to the Supplemental (00:00:00) 
Current Fan Films (00:04:44) 
How Do We Move Forward? (00:07:14) 
An Unexplored Area of the Universe (00:10:28) 
The State of Axanar (00:11:48)   
Love From the Donors (00:15:52) 


Hosts
Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett

Guest
Diana Kingsbury

Direct download: ax-s1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am MDT

Official Axanar Podcast #42: Timeline Retro

Simon Lissaman Interview.

Since he was a small boy, Simon Lissaman has been drawing and painting, inspired by the fantasy worlds of Doctor Who, Blake's 7 and Star Trek. A concept designer for films and games, toy design, illustration for print and web and model fabrication, Simon felt inspiration strike when he saw the short film, Prelude to Axanar, and immediately contacted Alec Peters to offer his assistance in creating the vision.

In this episode of the official Axanar Podcast, Peters is joined by Lissaman to discuss his design work for Axanar including a phasers, bat'leths, and costume design.
In news, Alec and Robert provide new details on the trial and disucss the release of Rogue One.

Chapters
Welcome to Episode 42 (00:00:00) 
News (00:02:45) 
Welcome, Simon! (00:13:35) 
A Time You Never Saw Before (00:16:05) 
The Phaser (00:19:36) 
Consistency (00:21:52) 
They All Worked Together (00:25:58) 
The Klingon Costume (00:27:36) 
The Bat'leth's(00:33:50) 
Simon's Other Designs (00:37:39) 
Simon's Real Life (00:39:34) 
Final Thoughts (00:57:23) 

Host
Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett

Guest
Simon Lissaman

Direct download: ax-042.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am MDT

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