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Last Update July 1, 2005 12:01 AM CT.

POSTED: SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 It's Here! Act Three!

The Long Wait Is Over

Visit the movies page at www.starshipexeter.com to view the long awaited Third Act of STARSHIP EXETER "The Tressaurian Intersection." We would like to extend a huge "THANK YOU" to everyone who labored on this segment as well as to all our fans who have waited so patiently while we worked. Enjoy!

Bonus Clips:

The first clip, the bridge tour, is a behind the scenes look at the Exeter Bridge. Hosted by Jimm Johnson, this featurette was directed and filmed by Dagoberto Patlan at Austin Studios during production of "The Tressaurian Intersection." Edited by Scott Cummins.

The sceond clip, the segment between Garrovick and Richards in the Exeter's briefing room, has been credited for much of the delay in releasing Act Three. For those who are curious (and have a strong stomach) this is the first rough cut of the infamous scene.

POSTED: FEBRUARY 27, 2006
CONTRIBUTING WRITER: MAURICE MOLYNEAUX Spotlight on TTI Director

New Feature On The Exeter Team Page

Scott Cummins entered the Starship Exeter world when he discovered the Exeter Website prior to the release of "The Savage Empire." "I had [it] bookmarked for a few months before release-- checking it every so often to see what was happening. Finally, on Dec. 19, 2002, it was posted... I was probably one of the first that watched it." Once the Exeter team announced another episode was planned, Scott contacted them. Originally slated to direct "The Mighty Galvanaut," he transitioned over to "The Tressaurian Intersection" (or TTI, as fans have dubbed it) when the former had to be abandoned, but has no regrets: "We ended up with a far superior script."

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Highlights:

Scott Cummins is an independent film producer and director from Portland, Oregon. In addition to his work with STARSHIP EXETER, Scott continues to produce films with his Portland-based, Take-One Productions. Their latest release, "Kelley D: Afterlife Consultant" is available for purchase on the Take-One Website. The trailer for "Kelly D" is available for viewing on the Website. Scott also produces a bi-weekly Podcast coinciding with the release of "The Tressaurian Intersection."

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POSTED: FEBRUARY 24, 2006 Act Two Released

The third segment of STARSHIP EXETER "The Tressaurian Intersection" is now available for online viewing on the MOVIES page at www.starshipexeter.com. In addition to the release of Act Two, the SETS page at www.starshipexeter.com has been updated with detailed photos of the shooting sets and locations. Keep checking this page too, as we will be posting an in depth "spot light" feature on "Tressaurian" director Scott Cummins shortly.

In the mean time, here's a deleted/altered scene from Act Two of "The Tressaurian Intersection:"

DELETED SCENE: "...Harris in Weirdspace"

This deleted scene features some interesting footage of Harris (Holly Guess) suspended by wires and an alternate music cue that was developed for the scene by Christopher Budd. Enjoy!

POSTED: OCTOBER 25, 2005 Act One Released

2nd Part of "Tressaurian" now online!

The long wait is over. Act One of "The Tressaurian Intersection" is now available at www.starshipexeter.com. Thanks, everyone, for hanging in there. And thanks to Dave and the MNFX crew for pulling us out of a tight spot.

Enjoy!

POSTED: AUGUST 2, 2005 While You Wait...

...Bonus Clips From Our New Documentary DVD

Apologies for ongoing the delay. We're still waiting on a few seconds of special effects footage to complete Act One of "The Tressaurian Intersection." Unfortunately, as our special effects team is made up of volunteers, it is difficult at times to meet specific deadlines. I'm afraid we can't give a precise estimate on how long the delay will be. The feeling at this time is that it will be more than just a couple days, but certainly less than a month. We will make the next segment available the moment that it is finished.

Meanwhile, we have three clips from our forthcoming "Behind The Scenes" documentary DVD:

The first clip, "...Send Mr. Cutty Through First," is a deleted scene from Act One of "The Tressaurian Intersection."

The second clip is an interview with Holly Guess (Commander Harris) in which she describes her first day on the set of "The Tressaurian Intersection."

The third clip, STARSHIP EXETER "The Night Shift," is a short comedy that was shot as test footage the night before production of "The Tressaurian Intersection" began. This sketch was written by Dennis Russell Bailey and features some of the STARSHIP EXETER supporting cast (Avram Dodson, Priya Sircar, Xander Gamble, and Charles Reed), as well as a breif appearance by Captain Garrovick.

POSTED: JULY 7, 2005 Part Two Delayed

We are still working on several effects shots for next act of "The Tressaurian Intersection." Release of the second segment of the film will have to wait until these shots are complete. At this point, we don't anticipate a great delay, but any new developments will be posted here.

POSTED: JULY 1, 2005 First Part Of "Tressaurian" Online

Multi-stage Release To Continue Through Summer

The opening "Teaser" segment and main title sequence for STARSHIP EXETER "The Tressaurian Intersection" are now available for online viewing. Visit the the "MOVIES" page at www.starshipexeter.com to view the film. Additional portions of the film are to be released throughout July and August, 2005. The tentative release schedule is as follows:

July 1, 2005 - Opening Teaser and Main Titles
July 8, 2005 - Act One
July 22, 2005 - Act Two
August 5, 2005 - Act Three
August 19, 2005 - Closing Tag and End Credits

TO EXETER CAST AND CREW:

Thank you everyone for your help in making this thing happen. We could never have done this without you! We want to make sure that everyone is listed correctly in the credits for "The Tressaurian Intersection." Please check the "CREDITS" listing at www.starshipexeter.com and email any corrections to jimm@exeterstudio.com.

POSTED: MARCH 10, 2005 Release Delayed

"Tressaurian" Premier Now Slated For July 1, 2005

Sorry, folks. The post production team for STARSHIP EXETER "The Tressaurian Intersection" has decided to reschedule the release for July 1, 2005. For the last several weeks, our team has been pushing to make the March 17 deadline. But with just one week to go, it has become clear that some elements critical to the film are not ready and will require more time.

Additionally, as an all-volunteer project, some of the core members of our team have recently needed to give priority to other life and career concerns. We sincerely apologize for the delay. However, the extended deadline will allow us to really put the polish on this film and prepare the STARSHIP EXETER Website for it's release.

Thank you for your understanding. We truly appreciate everyone who has stuck with us, and we are confident that it will be worth the wait.

POSTED: FEBRUARY 28, 2005 Episode Release Schedule

New "Behind The Scenes" Documentary Coming Soon

As the release of the new STARSHIP EXETER film draws near, we are working diligently to finalize the edit, complete the special effects sequences, and finish the musical score & audio tracks. With barely three weeks until release, we've found ourselves with more work than we can possibly complete by March 17. However, instead of pushing the release date back yet again, STARSHIP EXETER "The Tressaurian Intersection" will be released as a series of five weekly installments beginning on March 17, 2005. This extended release schedule will allow us to begin Webcasting the first portions of the episode on our promised release date, but still give us several extra weeks to complete the editing and complex effects shots that are needed for the later segments of the film.

STARSHIP EXETER "The Tressaurian Intersection" will be released on the following schedule:

March 17, 2005 - Opening Teaser and Main Titles
March 24, 2005 - Act One
March 31, 2005 - Act Two
April 7, 2005 - Act Three
April 14, 2005 - Closing Tag and End Credits

The episode will be released as a series of Quicktime Movie files that may be accessed from the MOVIES page at STARSHIPEXETER.COM.

"STARSHIP EXETER: Behind The Scenes"

Concurrent with the release of "The Tressaurian Intersection," EXETER STUDIO will be releasing the DVD documentary "STARSHIP EXETER: Behind The Scenes." Produced by Joel Sarchet, this film documents the creation and release of the second STARSHIP EXETER adventure. "STARSHIP EXETER: Behind The Scenes" will be available as a free gift to donors who wish to continue supporting these films as we begin planning and preproduction for the third episode in the STARSHIP EXETER saga.

POSTED: DECEMBER 1, 2004 'Tressaurian' Trailer Online

Episode Release Rescheduled For March 17

A trailer for the next STARSHIP EXETER adventure, "The Tressaurian Intersection," is now available for online viewing at www.starshipexeter.com. We have decided to reschedule the episode release for March 17, 2005. This was a painful decision for us, as we really hoped to make the new movie available for the Christmas holiday. However, as December approached, it became clear that we would need more time to deliver a truly quality show. Thanks for sticking with us, everyone. Happy Holidays!

POSTED: SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 Principal Photography Complete

New Exeter Movie Now In Post Production

Filming for STARSHIP EXETER "The Tressaurian Intersection" at Austin Studios wrapped on August 1, 2004. We had a crazy, fantastic time during our stay at Austin Studios and came away with incredible footage for the next Exeter movie. As post production gets underway, there remains to be filmed a short on-location scene, pick-up shots, and a number of special-effects sequences.

Thanks to our Cast & Crew!

Our cast and crew were all top-notch. Our volunteer crew stayed committed even when filming from 7:00 PM to 9:00 AM for days in a row. THANKS EVERYONE! Your dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism has really shown through. We appreciate your hard work and it is well reflected in the great footage we have in the can! Please visit the EXETER TEAM and CAST pages for updated lists of our cast & crew.

Production Photos Available

A number of talented photographers were on hand during principal filming. Their photos can be found on their Websites.

"Atlantis Invaders" On Hold

We had planned to film the aboard-ship sequences for another Exeter episode, "The Atlantis Invaders," during our two-week shoot at Austin Studios. However, two weeks was barely enough time for us to complete filming for "The Tressaurian Intersection" and production costs for "The Tressaurian Intersection" amounted to almost twice our estimated expenses. We still hope to produce a third Exeter episode, but for now we are putting "The Atlantis Invaders" on hold as we focus on the completion and release of "The Tressaurian Intersection" on December 19, 2004.

POSTED: JUNE 4, 2004 Lights, Camera, Action!

Starship Exeter is Set for July Filming in Austin, TX

In six weeks, the new Starship Exeter episodes will begin filming on Stage 1 at Austin Studios in Austin, TX. As preproduction work rolls forward at a hectic pace, we are on schedule for our shoot date of July 16. Dennis Bailey has delivered an outstanding script for "The Tressaurian Intersection," and we can't wait to begin capturing this new adventure on film. Most of our cast is now in place, and we'll be adding a 'Cast' page to the Website soon.

Casting Call for Doctor Fu

We are still looking for an older Asian man to fill the part of Doctor Fu. Acting experience is great, but not required. If you are interested in auditioning for this part, please send your contact information and a headshot to: info@exeterstudio.com.

Crew Call

Our production crew is headed by three individuals with strong backgrounds in independent film making: Scott Cummins (Director), Jason Pierce (Director of Photography), and Rhonda Abrons (Assistant Director).

There are still a number of crew positions available. These include:

We will be shooting nights from July 16 - 31. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions, please send your contact info to: info@exeterstudio.com.

POSTED: JANUARY 1, 2004 Exeter Gets Green Light!

New Starship Exeter Episodes Will Go Forward!

Thanks to an outpouring of support from excited contributors, EXETER STUDIO is thrilled to announce that two new episodes of Starship Exeter have been "Green Lighted." A full list of everyone who has donated time, resources and financing is available here. Thanks everyone! We couldn't do it without you!

Now the fun truly begins! As preproduction activities move into full swing, the EXETER STUDIO Website will be updated regularly with pictures of new sets, costumes, props, miniatures, CGI design, concept art, and more. A number of new items have been added already, so please take some time to look around.

The episode we will be focusing on this year is titled "The Tressuarian Intersection." It is an action-packed story that centers around Captain Garrovick and his past. It was originally a story outline written by Jimm Johnson and is being fleshed out and made into a full script by Dennis Bailey. Dennis has a background in professional screenwriting and has written a number of scripts including the Next Generation episode "Tin Man".

Check out some of the early storyboards for "The Tressuarian Intersection" opening sequence.

Principal filming for the new episodes will commence this summer (July 2004, tentatively) at the Austin Studios in Austin, Texas. We are now on the lookout people in the Austin, Texas area to round out our cast and crew. If you are interested in working with us, please send an email to info@exeterstudio.com. Include your full name, contact information, and any relevent experience and background. If you are interested in an acting role, please include two or three photos as well.

New "Behind The
Scenes" DVD!

EXETER STUDIO is releasing a new DVD Documentary, titled "STARSHIP EXETER: Behind The Scenes."

This video documents the devel-
opment and creation of the current STARSHIP EXETER episode, "The Tressaurian Intersection." Produced by Joel Sarchet, the documentary is packed with nearly two hours of behind-the-scenes footage and information. It includes interviews with the cast, crew, and creators, and extensive pictures and video of the sets, minatures, costumes, props, and special effects.

Donors who contribute $25.00 or more toward new Starship Exeter productions will be listed in the screen credits of the upcoming films and receive "STARSHIP EXETER: Behind The Scenes" as a free thank-you gift.

Contact Information

EXETER STUDIO
4013 Alexandria Drive
Austin, Texas 78749

Email: info@exeterstudio.com