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Michael Piller was born into a writing family -- his father was a screenwriter and his mother a songwriter. After attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he started his career ...
Aug 29, 2023 · Michael Piller found himself in the same scenario when writing the ninth Star Trek film, STAR TREK: INSURRECTION. He knew the genre, the medium, and even the characters. But what eluded him was the theme or what he wanted to explore in his writing.
The level that examines what's going on inside the characters — their moral and ethical dilemmas, their doubts, fears, inner conflicts, how they change as the story progresses. These are the things that make us, as members of an audience, get emotionally involved.”. ―. Michael Piller, FADE IN: The Making of Star Trek Insurrection - A ...
Jan 31, 2024 · Michael Piller, in his book FADE IN: THE MAKING OF STAR TREK: INSURRECTION, even notes that the producers were aware when making the ninth film. During one of the initial screenings, critics liked the film, but were not as passionate of it as they were the previous film FIRST CONTACT.
Nov 7, 2023 · Michael Piller's innovative decision to focus on the characters in each episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation transformed the show and made it beloved by fans for generations. The character-centric approach had never been done before in the Star Trek franchise, and it brought a new depth and personal connection to the series.
Jonathan Frakes and Michael Piller on set (Trekcore) Michael Piller was reluctant to write a Star Trek movie. He had joined the franchise during the second year of The Next Generation, risen to become an executive producer of the series, co-created Deep Space Nine and then run Voyager for two years. By 1997, he was ready to move on.
Jul 16, 2023 · A post exploring the titles of episodes and films in the Star Trek Franchise.
