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 From Stoat
 We have seen many rumors that your first script for ST9 was
disappointing, and not approved by Patrick Stewart - how do you feel about
this? Do you agree? or did you think that you had produced a good piece of
preliminary work?
 The rumors are not incorrect, except Patrick's objections
were to the first story, not the first script. We did have some conflict at
that point, and I can say without hesitation that a better movie was the
result of that conflict. Rick and I had taken the story into a much more
serious vein and Patrick objected because we had talked with him about some
of our earlier, lighter ideas and he missed them. So we went back to them
and did exactly the wrong thing by trying to tell both stories in one
script. And Patrick never saw that script, but Rick and I both agreed it
didn't work and went back and started over. And everyone has had a positive
reaction to this draft. I've heard reactions such as "uplifting," "warm,"
"made me cry," "made me laugh," "exciting." Many of the people at the
studio have compared it in tone to Star Trek IV. Rick and I have had such a
good time, and the journey has been so interesting that we're thinking
about writing a book about the writing of Star Trek IX that would include
all the versions of the story and that dreadful first script. In that
script, we got to meet Picard at the Academy, one of his best friends (who
played a huge part in the movie), Boothby, and the planet of 10-year-olds.
I can tell you this, because none of them remain.
 cool!
 wow!
 I know everyone's been dying to have that question asked!
:-)
 Ray Walston as Boothby... excellent!
 That's a relief to hear... these rumors that float around
sound *so* negative, when problems are often part of the creative process
to begin with...
 Let me calm down from all that info! whew!
 okie, here we go..
 From TomVeil:
 Will Q be making an appearance in Star Trek 9?
 No.
 ah, we can lay those rumors to rest!
 From Emisary: Will we see "Legend" again one day?
 We have been in discussions this week about a "Legend"
movie. Richard Dean Anderson wants to do it and he has a deal with CBS and
with SHOWTIME for a movie.
 good to hear it!
 I think "Legend" was one of UPN's better shows... :-)
 From CaptRoss: Crystal ball time. Where do you see Trek in
20 years, presuming the entertainment industry isn't radically changed?
 The entertainment industry is going to radically change. It
would not surprise me to see a Star Trek channel in 20 years. But I
personally hope that the powers who make the decisions about the future of
the franchise will recognize that it has been the creative quality and
ambition of these series that has made Star Trek so successful.
 I would love to see a Star Trek channel! It would be nothing but
quality TV :)
 I would like to give my warmest thanks to Mr. Michael
Piller for taking time out of his *busy* schedule to chat with the fans!
You've given us such a mouthful of information to swallow, and we all hope
that you've had a good time and will join us again sometime!
 Thank you for having me.
 Also, thank you to Webmaster Inc., who sponsored this
TrekWeb.COM Live Event!
 Thanks Mr Piller for coming! It's great to interact with a
great writer, especially when he's involved in a movie i'm very much
anticipating!
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