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guidelines_backlash [2016/05/31 13:20] – [Fan Production Statements] layout fix, updates Anthology citation to press release. Carlos Pedrazaguidelines_backlash [2020/11/09 14:21] (current) – [Fan Production Statements] corrects fan production name Carlos Pedraza
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 ====== Backlash ====== ====== Backlash ======
 <wrap lo>//Main article: [[axanar_guidelines|Axanar Tries to Rally Fan Films to Its Proposed Guidelines]]// \\ <wrap lo>//Main article: [[axanar_guidelines|Axanar Tries to Rally Fan Films to Its Proposed Guidelines]]// \\
-//See also: [[leaker_accused|Peters Accuses Guidelines Leaker]]//</wrap>+//See also: [[leaker_accused|Peters Accuses Guidelines Leaker]]// and //[[intrepid|‘Intrepid’ Suspends Production]]//.</wrap>
  
 In the aftermath of Axanar producer [[Alec Peters]]' disclosure of fan producers who were involved, most productions publicly disavowed [[axanar_guidelines|Peters' attempt]] to bolster his settlement position in the [[lawsuit]] brought by [[CBS]] and [[paramount_pictures|Paramount Pictures]]. In the aftermath of Axanar producer [[Alec Peters]]' disclosure of fan producers who were involved, most productions publicly disavowed [[axanar_guidelines|Peters' attempt]] to bolster his settlement position in the [[lawsuit]] brought by [[CBS]] and [[paramount_pictures|Paramount Pictures]].
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 > Just to be clear, these aren't "Alec's Guidelines." They were developed by 8 fan film producers. > Just to be clear, these aren't "Alec's Guidelines." They were developed by 8 fan film producers.
  
-[{{ ::support-cbs.jpg?direct&200|**FAN PRODUCTIONS** began using this banner following news of Axanar's attempt to rally fan films behind its proposed guidelines.}}]+[{{ ::nick-cook.jpg?300|**SUSPENDS PRODUCTION** The long-running //Star Trek: Intrepid// [[intrepid|suspended production]] in the wake of the Axanar lawsuit and uncertainty over production guidelines. Pictured: Producer, writer and star **Nick Cook** (left) and co-star **Michael Cugley**.}}]
  
 However, most of those producers characterized their involvement as merely commenting on draft guidelines provided them by Peters. However, most of those producers characterized their involvement as merely commenting on draft guidelines provided them by Peters.
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 Even so, Peters went on to [[axanar_guidelines#participating producers|publicly name]] the producers in an early-morning interview with pro-Axanar blogger Dave Heagney Jr. Even so, Peters went on to [[axanar_guidelines#participating producers|publicly name]] the producers in an early-morning interview with pro-Axanar blogger Dave Heagney Jr.
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 +<WRAP>
 +//**__« It would appear the reason for releasing the names is to create a false appearance of support for Peters and Axanar as a means to strengthen their negotiating position. »__**// <wrap indent>— //Starbase Studios statement//</wrap>
 +</WRAP>
  
 ==== Fan Production Statements ==== ==== Fan Production Statements ====
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 The following are the public statements, almost all outright disavowals or distancing from Peters' efforts or Axanar in general. (([[face>groups/CBSvsAxanar/permalink/1226061717405196/|List of statements compiled by Alan Castillo in the CBS/Paramount vs. Axanar Facebook group]], retrieved 5/30/16.)) The following are the public statements, almost all outright disavowals or distancing from Peters' efforts or Axanar in general. (([[face>groups/CBSvsAxanar/permalink/1226061717405196/|List of statements compiled by Alan Castillo in the CBS/Paramount vs. Axanar Facebook group]], retrieved 5/30/16.))
  
-=== Not Supporting Axanar ===+=== Not Supporting Axanar's Draft Guidelines ===
 <wrap lo>//Click on production name to view statement.//</wrap> <wrap lo>//Click on production name to view statement.//</wrap>
  
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 //Not invited to participate.// \\ \\ //Not invited to participate.// \\ \\
 “I have been lucky enough to be involved with several fan productions over the years who have enjoyed a friendly relationship with CBS/Paramount by honoring their Intellectual Property," [[http://www.startrekanthology.com|Star Trek: Anthology]] creator Jim Bray said in a news release. "Now as creator of Anthology, I understand that it is by the graciousness of CBS/Paramount that I get to create stories in the Star Trek universe. I have reviewed Alec Peter’s proposed guidelines and reject them. Star Trek Anthology recognizes CBS/Paramount’s Intellectual Property and will abide with whatever guidelines they put forth.”((Jim Bray, in press release from Star Trek: Anthology, retrieved 5/31/16.)) “I have been lucky enough to be involved with several fan productions over the years who have enjoyed a friendly relationship with CBS/Paramount by honoring their Intellectual Property," [[http://www.startrekanthology.com|Star Trek: Anthology]] creator Jim Bray said in a news release. "Now as creator of Anthology, I understand that it is by the graciousness of CBS/Paramount that I get to create stories in the Star Trek universe. I have reviewed Alec Peter’s proposed guidelines and reject them. Star Trek Anthology recognizes CBS/Paramount’s Intellectual Property and will abide with whatever guidelines they put forth.”((Jim Bray, in press release from Star Trek: Anthology, retrieved 5/31/16.))
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---> Star Trek: Renegades# 
-"My personal feeling is that CBS will determine what rules (if any) they want to impose and it won't be based on anything that comes from Alec or a few fan films," said producer Tom Moore on TrekBBS. "If my neighbor said he was going to come up with rules so we can play in his yard, my friends and I are not going to dictate what rules we want to him to impose. He will impose his own rules."(([[http://www.trekbbs.com/threads/cbs-paramount-sues-to-stop-axanar.278077/page-951#post-11596852|Statement by Tom Moore, TrekBBS]], 5/27/16.)) \\ \\ 
-//While he participated in the Facebook discussion, Ryan Husk told// **AxaMonitor** //he did so representing no specific fan production. Peters, however, identified Husk to others as affiliated with Renegades.//((add citation here)) \\ \\ Husk further clarified his position: "I'm not a part of this, never wanted a part in this, and explicitly stated that fact. …  I am not 'of Renegades,' nor do I rep Renegades in any way. Look at [[imdb>name/nm3064669/|my imdb]] and you'll see just how many fan films I've worked on as an actor, producer, and crew — not to mention the ones that are not on imdb. Anything I do or say, is speaking on behalf of myself alone."(([[https://www.facebook.com/cpedraza/posts/10153526213330824?comment_id=10153526610325824&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R8%22%7D|Ryan Husk post on AxaMonitor editor Carlos Pedraza's Facebook page]], 5/27/16.)) 
  
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 "I reviewed the suggested guidelines and provided two comments," said producer John Broughton. "That's the extent of my involvement, which should not be construed as pro-Axanar or against Paramount/CBS Television."(([[face>groups/CBSvsAxanar/permalink/1226061717405196/?comment_id=1226304567380911&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R4%22%7D|John Broughton statement, quoted in James Ham post on CBS/Paramount vs. Axanar Facebook page]], 5/28/16.)) "I reviewed the suggested guidelines and provided two comments," said producer John Broughton. "That's the extent of my involvement, which should not be construed as pro-Axanar or against Paramount/CBS Television."(([[face>groups/CBSvsAxanar/permalink/1226061717405196/?comment_id=1226304567380911&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R4%22%7D|John Broughton statement, quoted in James Ham post on CBS/Paramount vs. Axanar Facebook page]], 5/28/16.))
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 +--> Star Trek: Constellation#
 +//Not invited to participate.// \\ \\
 +Producer Joe Geragi wrote: "We stand with CBS as Star Trek is 100% their property.  We were honored that they allowed fan films to celebrate the legacy of Star Trek until Axanar took advantage of their goodwill."((Private Facebook message from Joe Geragi to AxaMonitor editor Carlos Pedraza, 5/31/16.))
  
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 \\ [{{ ::stand-axanar.jpg?direct&200|**RALLYING BANNER** of Axanar's supporters.}}] \\ [{{ ::stand-axanar.jpg?direct&200|**RALLYING BANNER** of Axanar's supporters.}}]
-=== No Statement ===+=== No Formal Statement ===
  
-**Yorktown**+--> Star Trek: Renegades# 
 +//Invited to participate// 
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 +Co-producer Tom Moore told AxaMonitor that Renegades was not officially involved in the discussion and that the production wanted nothing to do with Alec Peters and Axanar.((Private message via TrekBBS from Tom Moore to AxaMonitor editor Carlos Pedraza, 5/31/16.)) His public comments, he said, reflect only his personal opinion.(([[http://www.trekbbs.com/threads/cbs-paramount-sues-to-stop-axanar.278077/page-951#post-11596852|Post by Tom Moore, TrekBBS]], 5/27/16.)) \\ \\ 
 +While he participated in the Facebook discussion, co-producer Ryan Husk told **AxaMonitor** he did so representing no specific fan production. Peters, however, had identified Husk to other invitees as being affiliated with Renegades.(([[http://axamonitor.com/doku.php?id=axanar_guidelines#participating_productions|Transcript of Alec Peters Facebook private message]] 5/23/16.))\\ \\  
 +Husk further clarified his position: "I'm not a part of this, never wanted a part in this, and explicitly stated that fact. …  I am not 'of Renegades,' nor do I rep Renegades in any way. Look at [[imdb>name/nm3064669/|my imdb]] and you'll see just how many fan films I've worked on as an actor, producer, and crew — not to mention the ones that are not on imdb. Anything I do or say, is speaking on behalf of myself alone."(([[https://www.facebook.com/cpedraza/posts/10153526213330824?comment_id=10153526610325824&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R8%22%7D|Ryan Husk post on AxaMonitor editor Carlos Pedraza's Facebook page]], 5/27/16.)) 
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 +  * **Yorktown**
  
 === Supports Axanar === === Supports Axanar ===
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-**Keywords** {{tag>fan_films}}+**Keywords** {{tag>fan_films guidelines}}