In recent years, Vic Mignogna has created a web-based film series that literally finishes the wildly famous 5-year mission of the Star Trek crew that was cut short when the original Star Trek television series was canceled in 1969.
The new episodes bridge the gap from the television series to the motion picture adventures in a creative and exciting way.
Even better for diehard fans is how Mignogna worked some of the original cast actors into “Star Trek Continues.”
Phoenix Theatres at Laurel Park Place is pleased to announce that actor and filmmaker Vic Mignogna will be in Livonia in person to host a two-day film forum on April 24 & 25 that will feature his popular award-winning web series “Star Trek Continues” free of charge.
Mignogna will host a series of question-and-answer sessions throughout the day on the making of independent films, his experiences with voice-over work for hundreds of Anime films and his work on developing, acting, writing and directing his 11 episodes for the highly popular “Star Trek Continues”.
“I had the opportunity to see ‘Star Trek Continues’ for the first time just a few months ago and thought it was an amazing experience,” said Cory Jacobson, owner of Phoenix Theatres. “I couldn’t believe the quality of the production and Vic’s ability to faithfully capture the flavor of
the original ‘Star Trek.’”
“We are so in need of quality film selections and just to simply have fun activities again for everyone, that I contacted Vic personally and invited him to come to Michigan, and he enthusiastically agreed,” Jacobson continued.
“Having the chance to see the original ‘Star Trek- The Motion Picture’ return to the big screen along with free showings of ‘Star Trek Continues’ should be a very unique and exciting experience for Star Trek fans.”
Films Attendees will have the chance to enjoy a robust lineup of excellent films such as: a special 41st Anniversary presentation of “Star Trek – The Motion Picture,” as well as “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn.” Plus, as an added bonus, for the first time on the big screen we will present episodes from Vic Mignogna’s award-winning web series “Star Trek Continues.”
Vic’s Open Forum On Fimmaking
Delve deeper into the filmmaking process and experience a question-and-answer period given by Vic Mignogna himself regarding his philosophies on all aspects of independent filmmaking. Presenting a special showing of the short subject film “When The Train Stops,” featuring Vic Mignogna, John de Lancie (“Q” from “Star Trek Next Generation”; just announced return to the role in “Picard”), and Michael Forest (The original Apollo from Star Trek – The Original Series).
The forum will also host local members of the film educational community as well as the regional filmmaking society.
Mignogna added: “I hadn’t been to Michigan for several years and have an enthusiastic fan base in Midwest. Having some fun for a weekend in Detroit was something that I just couldn’t miss."
On hand will also be costumed characters and props from ‘Star Trek’ as well as other science fiction films presented in cooperation with The League of Enchantment, a 501c3 Nonprofit with the mission to work together with local hospitals, Make-A- Wish, and community organizations and events to bring hope and smiles to kids, and kids at heart. Whether it is a smile, hug, photo
or a simple conversation with a child, The League is there to make a difference in their lives all through the power of cosplay.
For more information on
the Vic Mignogna Film Forum, visit www.phoenixmovies.net
