Why was Axanar cancelled?

On March 28, 2016, Axanar Productions filed a motion to dismiss or strike Paramount and CBS’s claims on the basis that the elements mentioned in the court filing were not protected by copyright and it was seeking premature relief from a work, the Axanar film, that did not exist.

Who owns the copyright for Star Trek?

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Is Axanar still being made?

Axanar will still proceed, and we are happy to say that Soval’s lines in the final segments will be given to Sarek, who is a character in the full Axanar script. We already have an amazing actor for that role, and we are sure fans will love the final product.

Did Axanar ever get made?

When did Axanar Productions come into operation? Axanar Productions was created in 2013 in anticipation of a March 2014 crowdfunding campaign to finance the twenty-minute short film, PRELUDE TO AXANAR.

Is Star Trek public domain?

Under the first copyright law in the United States “The Man Trap” and most of Star Trek’s first season would have entered the public domain in 1994. Reforms in 1909 pushed that to 2022, in 1976 to 2041. Currently, episodes of Star Trek won’t enter the public domain until after 2060.

What happened at Axanar?

According to the novel Garth of Izar, the battle was fought between the USS Heisenberg (β), commanded by Garth of Izar, and a single Klingon warship. It occurred in 2251. According to the book Star Trek: The Original Series – Core Game Book, the Axanar Rebellion was a conflict between the Federation and the Axanari.

What happened to Star Trek New Voyages?

Production on New Voyages was halted in response, with three episodes in various states of production left unfinished. Following this, the sets for New Voyages were licensed by CBS to serve as the Star Trek: Original Series Set Tour.

What happened to Axanar film?

Axanar Productions’ mission is making the Star Trek fan film Axanar. After this is accomplished, we will close down Axanar Productions, but our other businesses will carry on producing great Sci Fi content and giving fans and student film makers a place to shoot their films, namely Ares Studios.

Is Starfleet trademarked?

The production company also contended that some of CBS and Paramount’s claimed copyrighted elements, including costumes, the Starfleet insignia, the Klingon language, and the “mood or theme” of Star Trek, were not protected by copyright law.

Is Star Trek Axanar canon?

The short answer is no, Axanar is not canon.

Where was Star Trek New Voyages filmed?

Today around 200 people volunteer their time to produce each episode of “Star Trek: New Voyages.” The show is filmed in an old dollar store in Ticonderoga, New York.

How many episodes of Star Trek New Voyages are there?

10
Star Trek: New Voyages/Number of episodes