"Star Wreck" and amazing amateur movies

Oberleutnant · Post by **Oberleutnant** » 2002-10-05 08:28pm

Star Wreck is an animation/live-action movie series that spoofs Trek. There are currently six films available for download at their website (SW 4½ is a prequel), and especially the newer movies are quite good. Star Wreck VI that is in post-production, has a budget over $10 000 and contains - among many other things, I hope - awesome CGI.

It's Babel 13 vs Wreck time!

If you are even slightly interested, I'd recommend at least downloading teaser 2 of SW VI. Quality for a home-made production is really impressive. If you want to watch some of the already finished movies, preferebly watch SW V or SW 4½ first. Older movies are a bit crude, at least graphically

A Turenki merchant from SW IV circa 1996 . . . compared to Commander Dwarf circa 2002

Star Wreck VI website
http://www.starwreck.com/

The main SW site
http://starwreck.peliportti.net/

If you have a Real-Player installed, then check out this trailer:
http://www.kohtalonkirja.com/kohtalo/tr ... trailer.rm - file size is only 6 megs

It's hard to imagine that a bunch of amateurs (with support from a few professional actors who did their roles for free) can do something like that. The movie is supposed to be a weird combination of horror/sci-fi/war/action/western. Movie is coming out later this year. I'd really like to see what these people could do with a multi-million dollar budget.

A few pics from the website:

Then, of course, there is Star Wars parody "Troops" that everyone has probably seen. It probably needs no further introduction, but unless you haven't seen it then here's the URL:

http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/theate ... .cgi?ID=06

"Shuttle Tyridium - The True Story" is a lesser-known serious Star Wars fan film from Germany. They've got nothing to be shamed of....

Shuttle Tyridium:
http://www.tydirium.tv/

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2002-10-05 09:20pm

acutal I never got around to seeing Troops

Robert Treder · Post by **Robert Treder** » 2002-10-06 04:31am

Troops is awesome. For a truly awesome amateur movie experience, surf over to http://ninja.schmim.com/.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2002-10-06 10:48am

LOL! the ultimate power guys! I nearly forgot about them

Oberleutnant · Post by **Oberleutnant** » 2002-10-06 02:49pm

Did anyone check out the sites?

Here's a quick list for those who don't bother reading the websites:

Star Wreck VI trailer (divX, 11 megs)
http://starwreck.peliportti.net/wmv/SW6 ... 2_divx.avi
http://starwreck.peliportti.net/wmv/SW6 ... _mpeg1.mpg (mpeg, 11 megs)

Star Wreck 4½ full movie, 20 minutes (117 megs)
http://starwreck.peliportti.net/wmv/sw45.mpg -- this a must!

Shuttle Tyridium
http://www.tydirium.tv/english/download_trailer.php

The download link to the Ninja movie doesn't work . . .

Azeron · Post by **Azeron** » 2002-10-06 03:04pm

4 1/2 was absolutely hilarious. I almost shit in my pants I was laughing so hard. I loved the begining when

info: Sir earth is being attack by Korb cube
Pirk: So, is that bad?
info: Its P-Fleet policy to answer distress calls
Pirk: what chance does a P-fleet heavy cruiser stand against a Korb cube?
info: .000000932
Pirk: I think we will keep an eye on the furries just in cases they get aggressive
helmsmen: Good plan captain

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2002-10-06 05:06pm

Excellent trailers, now I just need to get a friend with a broadband connection to download the whole thing for me..

Post by **Kuja** » 2002-10-06 05:25pm

Those trailers for Tyderium are AWESOME! Where can I find the video? TELL ME!

[edit] it won't be available for six more months?!!? EEEYYAAAAARRRGGH!

kheegster · Post by **kheegster** » 2002-10-07 09:04am

My goodness, I think Tydirium captures the spirit and ethos of SW PERFECTLY...I'm really waiting for it come out.

KG

Eleas · Post by **Eleas** » 2002-10-07 09:23am

Oberleutnant wrote: Did anyone check out the sites?

Here's a quick list for those who don't bother reading the websites:

Star Wreck VI trailer (divX, 11 megs)
http://starwreck.peliportti.net/wmv/SW6 ... 2_divx.avi
http://starwreck.peliportti.net/wmv/SW6 ... _mpeg1.mpg (mpeg, 11 megs)

Star Wreck 4½ full movie, 20 minutes (117 megs)
http://starwreck.peliportti.net/wmv/sw45.mpg -- this a must!

Shuttle Tyridium
http://www.tydirium.tv/english/download_trailer.php

I really liked Tydirium. Hope it'll pan out, looks awesome.

Until then, my favourites will be Knightquest and Duality.

Post by **Lagmonster** » 2002-10-07 09:28am

Duality was INCREDIBLE...!!!

But, Bean, guys: If you haven't seen the "American Pie/EP.I" spoof trailer, you haven't seen anything:

http://www.ifilm.com/ifilm/product/film ... 08,00.html

Actually, ifilm has a lot of spoof Star Wars movies and fan films. And, hey, while you're at it, go watch the Killer Bean 2: The Party if you haven't. It's incredibly cool for amateur CGI films.

http://www.jefflew.com/anim.html

EmperorMing · Post by **EmperorMing** » 2002-10-07 11:00pm

Awsome stuff! Nice find there.