From: brown%vidiot.UUCP@cs.wisc.edu (Michael L. Brown) Newsgroups: rec.arts.startrek.info Subject: Paramount Press Kit - Finale letter Followup-To: rec.arts.startrek.misc Date: 16 May 1994 04:50:26 GMT Organization: Vulcan Science Academy, Tau Ceti Sector Distribution: world Reply-To: brown%vidiot.UUCP@cs.wisc.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: xcf.berkeley.edu Originator: griffith@xcf.Berkeley.EDU "STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION," WITH ITS SPACE-SHATTERING ACCOMPLISHMENTS. BEAMS UP WITH TWO-HOUR FINALE, RETROSPECTIVE SPECIAL AND A MARATHON OF FAVORITES With an international crew who made space seem a little less other- worldly, missions which enthralled millions, and stories known for exploring the intricacies of the human condition, the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D embarks on its final voyage. After seven seasons, 16 Emmys and an undeniable imprint on the world of syndication and the minds of millions, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION warp speeds off the airwaves on 218 stations the week of Monday, May 23 in a special two-hour episode. The final episode, entitled "All Good Things...." will find Captain Jean- Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) crossing over from his Enterprise of today into Enterprises of the past and future. The intrepid Q (John de Lancie), who tried the Enterprise crew for all of the crimes of humanity in the pilot episode, will cause turbulence once again, and several surprise guest stars will also join the cast in their last trek. To ensure a proper send-off, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION's final episode will be preceded by a five-hour Viewers' Choice Marathon and a one-hour retrospective. Beginning May 21, stations will be airing a five-hour Viewers' Choice Marathon. An assemblage of the all-time five favorite STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION episodes, the shows will be decided by a poll. On-air promotional spots during March and April will invite viewers to call in and name their favorite episode. The results will be tallied and the marathon's presentation will begin with the fifth most requested episode. In addition, beginning May 21, a STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION retrospective will recap the moments, the battles, the races, the creatures, the devices and the conflicts that have made the series a classic, with cast and crew interviews to detail memories and discuss the show's longevity. Aside from classic clips, the retrospective will share never-before-seen series footage, give a sneak preview of the final episode, and peek into the production of the upcoming "Star Trek: Generations" feature film. The series, which consistently ranks in the top 10 of all hour-long dramas on television with ratings that often beat most network fare, has boasted an eclectic string of guest stars from the worlds of sports, entertainment, science and pop culture, including James Worthy, Stephen Hawking, Mick Fleetwood, Ben Vereen, Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth, Jean Simmons and John Tesh as well as recurring regular, Oscar(R) winner Whoopi Goldberg as Guinan. In addition to its Emmy recognition, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION has garnered a Peabody Award, a Hugo Award and was the first non- network show to receive full-endorsement from Viewers for Quality Television. During seven seasons, viewers have regaled in the voyages of the Enterprise as the crew banded together to complete their mission with courage, intelligence, diplomacy, thought-provoking style, and often a sense of humor. Whether matching wits with Q, battling the Romulans, the Borg or the Cardassians, playing out a holodeck fantasy, understanding another race's culture, or sustaining another round of Lwaxana Troi's antics, the Enterprise crew has mesmerized audiences. Peering into the starship's lively excursions each week, viewers have appreciated Captain Jean-Luc Picard's (Patrick Stewart) sturdy leadership and steady guidance, Commander William Riker's (Jonathan Frakes) loyalty and bravado, Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge's (LeVar Burton) ability, though blind, to see what others cannot, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Beverly Crusher's (Gates McFadden) calm demeanor and healthy reasoning, Counselor Deanna Troi's (Marina Sirtis) emotional sense and wise advising, Lt. Commander Data's (Brent Spiner) exceptional logic as an android though he would rather be more human, and Lt. Worf's (Michael Dorn) fierce convictions, a result of his Klingon heritage. After the final episode, the show -- which announces each week that "these are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise; its continuing mission: to explore strange worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations and to boldly go where no one has gone before" -- adds another "Star Trek" chapter to television lore. Rick Berman, Michael Piller and Jeri Taylor are executive producers of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION. Gene Roddenberry created the series. 5TAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION is produced by Paramount Network Television and distributed by Paramount Domestic Television. Paramount Television Group is part of the entertainment operations of Paramount Communications, Inc., which is a majority-owned subsidiary of Viacom Inc. -- harvard\ spool.cs.wisc.edu!astroatc!vidiot!brown Vidiot ucbvax!uwvax!astroatc!vidiot!brown rutgers/ INTERNET:vidiot!brown%astroatc.UUCP@spool.cs.wisc.edu brown@wi.extrel.com -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selected by Jim "The Big Dweeb" Griffith. Email submissions to trek-info@scam.berkeley.edu, questions to trek-info-request@scam.berkeley.edu From: brown%vidiot.UUCP@cs.wisc.edu (Michael L. Brown) Newsgroups: rec.arts.startrek.info Subject: Paramount Press Kit - Letter (updated) Followup-To: rec.arts.startrek.misc Date: 16 May 1994 04:51:27 GMT Organization: Vulcan Science Academy, Tau Ceti Sector Distribution: world Reply-To: brown%vidiot.UUCP@cs.wisc.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: xcf.berkeley.edu Originator: griffith@xcf.Berkeley.EDU [As it turns out, there were a couple of more pages that were separated the first time around. Here is the updated version.] April 18, 1994 Dear Promotion Director: Please take a few moments to read this letter, as it will give you an update of our projects concerning the STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Series Finale, our five-hour episode marathon, and one-hour special. First, for those of you who have requested contest merchandise, we are pleased to inform you that we have secured a total of three items. They are as follows, beginning with the final prize being offered: STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION -- "The Episode Collection: Season One" trading cards from SkyBox. These are complete sets of over one-hundred premium cards which highlight all 26 episodes of this classic series' ground-breaking first season, including two nine- card foil-stamped subsets spotlighting Picard and Data, three toil- embossed Klingon language cards, and two animated holograms. STAR TREK Screen Posters from Berkeley Systems, which features over 35 photo images from all of the STAR TREK movies for use as desktop art, and an "After Dark" screen saver display. "Judgment Rites", a new strategy adventure game from Interplay Productions featuring eight original missions with your favorite Classic Trek characters. In the next week or so, we will be sending you footage of these items and their logos for use in your contest promos. This is also the perfect opportunity to remind you again that this merchandise is being supplied to you only in exchange for sponsor mention, whether in an on-air contest or a radio promotion, and only in conjunction with promoting our finale events in this manner. To answer the many questions about quantities, we will be sending each station a minimum of twenty of each of the above items. As you can imagine, the response for merchandise has been overwhelming. Be assured, however, that prizes will be delivered to you within the next two weeks. Enclosed in this mailing are print ad slicks and shells for the Series Finale, the marathon, and the one-hour special, in a variety of formats and sizes for use in TV Guide and local supplements. A more detailed letter accompanies these slicks and shells. This weeL, you Will receive the official press kit for the Series Finale, complete with the first set of color photos from this two-hour blockbuster episode, entitled "All Good Things..." You Will alSO get within a week a synopSIS of the Series Finale, plus a variety of black and white photos from this historic episode. Concerning the marathon, first of all, the official title is: "STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Viewers' Choice Marathon", and is hosted by Jonathan Frakes, who stars as Commander Riker on the series. As you already know, we have been gathering votes to select the top five episodes through the use of a special telephone number, and thousands of fans have responded so far. The phone number will be active through April 24, after which we will tally the votes, then inform you as to what episodes the viewers have picked. If your station airs the strip of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, you may want to make sure you are not airing one of these episodes too close to the actual marathon. Now, on to the one-hour special, which is called: "Journey's End: The Saga of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION", and is also hosted by Jonathan Frakes. Again, this shOw is a retrospective whiCh features never-before-seen footage and previews of the explosive Series Finale, plus exclusive insights to the making of this entertainment legend through revealing interviews with the cast and crew, and a "sneak peek" at the upcoming feature film. From personal anecdotes to special effects, this is the must-see companion to the final episode of a true one- of-a-kind television phenomenon. Many of you have asked about doing satellite interviews with NEXT GENERATION cast members or receiving an electronic press kit. You will be pleased to know that these projects are in the works through our Media Relations Department. A letter detailing these events is included in this mailing. Please note that feed times for these projects have not been finalized as of yet. We will update you by FAX as to times as soon as we receive them. We are still working on our teaser campaign for the Series Finale, and we hope to send it to you in the next few days. By the way, enclosed with this letter, along with everything else, are advertising and promotion materials for the final hour-long episode of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, Show #276, "Preemptive Strike", which is airing the week at May 16. We hope this letter serves to update you sufficiently on the latest plans. Thank you very much tor taking the time to read this, as we endeavor to help you make your promotion of this media event the biggest and best possible. If you have any questions, please call me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx. -- harvard\ spool.cs.wisc.edu!astroatc!vidiot!brown Vidiot ucbvax!uwvax!astroatc!vidiot!brown rutgers/ INTERNET:vidiot!brown%astroatc.UUCP@spool.cs.wisc.edu brown@wi.extrel.com -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selected by Jim "The Big Dweeb" Griffith. Email submissions to trek-info@scam.berkeley.edu, questions to trek-info-request@scam.berkeley.edu From: gtd322a@prism.gatech.edu (John F. Meyer Jr.) Newsgroups: rec.arts.startrek.info Subject: TNG finale segment on Atlanta local news Followup-To: rec.arts.startrek.misc Date: 16 May 1994 04:54:17 GMT Organization: Vulcan Science Academy, Tau Ceti Sector Distribution: world Reply-To: gtd322a@prism.gatech.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: xcf.berkeley.edu Originator: griffith@xcf.Berkeley.EDU The following is a transcription of a segment of Thursday evenings 10:00 news on WGNX Channel 46 Atlanta. There are no major/plot spoilers, but some of the information may be considered spoilers. I consider it rumor confirmation/refutation, but you can decide for yourselves. Information in brackets was added in by me, basically what was shown on screen to eliminate possible confusion/offer more explanation. Space, the final frontier ... Newscaster: For the past seven years fans have been able to observe the adventures of Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise as they criss-cross the galaxy and beyond. Star Trek: The Next Generation wraps up its television journey with a two-hour finale. It feature familiar old friends [Tasha Yar] and the 24th century's most notorious enemy [Q]. The last episode includes Captain Picard's past, present, and a leap 25 years into the future. Patrick Stewart: 25 years where, of course, there have been all kinds of dramatic changes to every member of the crew. Some of them you might have anticipated, others are full of suprises. Michael Dorn: The character Worf has changed over the last seven years. He has basically fallen for, in this last episode we're doing, Deanna Troi. Jonathan Frakes: In the future, fortunately after 25 years in Starfleet, I'm promoted to Admiral and I get to make some nasty decisions about my ex-Captain Picard. Captain Picard [in Enterprise shuttlebay, among the crew are Yar, Troi, O'Brien & Worf, uniforms etc from first season]: You are hereby requested and required to take command ... Patrick Stewart: We actually go back to a point just before the series began. We see scenes that you might have seen in the pilot had they been written. Newscaster: The final episode airs here [Atlanta] on Channel 46 Thursday, May 26. Brent Spiner: I think it's a really good episode. I think it's a great way to end the series. I think it nicely bookends the entire series with the pilot. Admiral Riker [future, in Engineering I think]: Riker to bridge, set a course for the Devoron System, maximum warp! Newscaster: We know you'll be there. The final episode airs [in Atlanta] Thursday, May 26th. It will also set up the launching of a new Star Trek series Voyager, which debuts next year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John F. Meyer, Jr. - Computer Engineering sophomore co-op, Georgia Tech NationsBanc Factoring, Desktop Automation Technology (DAT) Team Internet: gtd322a@prism.gatech.edu Phone: 404-206-9253 SnailMail: 28193 Georgia Tech Station, Atlanta, GA 30332 PSEB (Helmsman, JLP SoL) BDFT #11 WREK 91.1FM, the 40,000 watt home of the real Georgia Tech sports fan! "My mother's cooking impaired and I've got to eat over there twice a week." -- `The Commish', "Letter of The Law" -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selected by Jim "The Big Dweeb" Griffith. Email submissions to trek-info@scam.berkeley.edu, questions to trek-info-request@scam.berkeley.edu