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While some would call this a sort of “fan film” from a former franchise star, STAR TREK: RENEGADES deserves a better title than that. Co-starring and directed by Tim Russ (who played Tuvok on STAR TREK: VOYAGER), the film features an impressive cast that includes Adrienne Wilkinson (XENA) as Captain Lexxa Singh, Walter Koenig as Admiral Chekov, Sean Young (BLADE RUNNER), Gary Graham (STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE), Edward Furlong (TERMINATOR 2, PET CEMETERY), Richerd Herd as Admiral Paris (STAR TREK: VOYAGER alum), Manu Intiraymi as Icheb (another STAR TREK: VOYAGER alum), Corin Nemec (STARGATE SG-1), Robert Picardo as Dr. Lewis Zimmerman… and that’s just the short list, you’ll see many other recognizable faces here. We’ve seen these sorts of passion projects before, but RENEGADES looks pretty good, boasting nice special effects and ship battles, and actors that look like they’re really into the material. The simple fact that it has Koenig reprising his role as a much older Chekov is enough to make me interested, but in many ways this looks like it could easily be a new TREK series. It also smartly has a darker and more gritty look than we’re used to from the franchise, which is likely done to appeal to fans of shows like FIREFLY or the new BATTLESTAR GALACTICA… either way, it’s a smart touch. You can read the full press release below, which also talks about the World Premiere which will be August 1st at the Crest Theater in Westwood.

“Star Trek: Renegades” Sets Its Phasers to Stun Audience at the Iconic Crest Theatre in Westwood for World Premiere August 1st

 

(Hollywood, CA) Monday, July 27, 2015 – From the award winning team that brought you the first independently-produced Star Trek film, “Star Trek: Of Gods and Men”, (co-written/produced by Sky Conway, which has been viewed by millions online) comes the new feature film “Star Trek: Renegades” (STR).  Fans have been anxiously waiting for this soon-to-be cult classic feature by multi-award-winning director, Tim Russ, which will premiere on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the historical Crest Theatre in Westwood, California.

 

“Star Trek: Renegades” World Premiere
Saturday, August 1, 2015
The Crest Theater:  1262 Westwood Blvd; Los Angeles, CA 90024
Red Carpet at 7 p.m. Premiere at 8 p.m.

There will be a special fan screening at 4:30pm prior to the premiere.
Seating is limited.  Doors open at 3:30pm

Stay Tuned for more info about “Star Trek: Renegades” as well as tickets to the screenings at: startrekrenegades.com and boldly go where no other Star Trek has gone before!

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About “Star Trek: Renegades”:
“Star Trek: Renegades” is directed by award-winning actor/director Tim Russ, who also served as director for “Star Trek: Of Gods and Men”, as well as many other projects.  STR is produced by Sky Conway, with screenplay by Ethan H. Calk, Jack Trevino, and Sky Conway.  Produced by Skyway Productions and Distributed by Atomic Studios.  “Star Trek: Renegades” is an independent online show that will be released on DVD/Blu-ray.   STR is an exhilarating new adventure that boldly goes where no Star Trek has gone before! 

Cast includes: Walter Koenig as Admiral Chekov (Star Trek Series – Pavel Chekov), Tim Russ as Tuvok (Tuvok from Voyager),Adrienne Wilkinson as Captain Lexxa Singh (Zena/Star Wars), Sean Young as Dr. Lucien (Blade Runner), Robert Picardo as Dr. Lews Zimmerman (Voyager), Gary Graham as Ragnar (Alien Nation), Richerd Herd as Admiral Paris (V), Manu Intiraymi as Icheb (Voyager), Bruce A. Young as Borrada (The Sentinel), Edward Furlong as Fixer (Terminator 2: Judgment Day), and a galaxy of other stars.