Question 1

Why was 'Star Trek: Generations' a significant milestone for the franchise after Gene Roddenberry's death?

Accepted Answer

It was the first Star Trek film produced after Roddenberry's death, and the creative team began using story ideas he opposed, including teaming up characters from the original series and The Next Generation.

Question 2

What personal connection did William Shatner have to the horseback riding scene?

Accepted Answer

The horse Shatner rides is his own, and the house and farm where the sequence takes place are also his.

Question 3

How did Malcolm McDowell's character Soran leave a lasting impression on the actor?

Accepted Answer

McDowell was so taken with the line 'Time is the fire in which we burn' that he had it engraved on the pocket watch he used in the film.

Question 4

What pioneering marketing achievement did 'Star Trek: Generations' accomplish in 1994?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film ever to have a website created to promote it, launched three weeks before release with trailers, audio clips, photos, and interactive content.

Question 5

Why does Pavel Chekov handle medical duties despite having no established medical training?

Accepted Answer

DeForest Kelley turned down the role of Dr. McCoy, so his lines were given to Walter Koenig as Chekov, who recruits reporters as makeshift medical staff.

Question 6

Why was 'Star Trek: Generations' a significant film for the franchise after Gene Roddenberry's death?

Accepted Answer

It was the first Star Trek film produced after Roddenberry's death, and the creative team used story ideas he opposed, including teaming up characters from the original and Next Generation series.

Question 7

What personal items did William Shatner contribute to his scenes in the movie?

Accepted Answer

William Shatner used his own horse, house, and farm for the sequence where he rides a horse.

Question 8

Which line from the film did Malcolm McDowell have engraved on a pocket watch?

Accepted Answer

Malcolm McDowell was so taken with the line 'Time is the fire in which we burn' that he had it engraved on the pocket watch he used in the film.

Question 9

Why did DeForest Kelley turn down appearing in 'Star Trek: Generations', and how did this affect the script?

Accepted Answer

DeForest Kelley turned down the role of Dr. McCoy because he would only appear at the beginning and felt 'The Undiscovered Country' was a better film to end on. His lines were given to Walter Koenig as Chekov, explaining Chekov's medical role.

Question 10

What was notable about the promotional website for 'Star Trek: Generations'?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film ever to have a website created to promote it, launched three weeks before release, featuring an LCARS-style interface, trailers, audio clips, photos, and a shopping catalogue.

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