A Skyboat Audiobook of Harlan Ellison's Star Trek Teleplay
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A full-cast audiobook of the original Star Trek episode "The City on The Edge of Forever" by Harlan Ellison and all the controversy.
Backers: 391
Average Pledge Per Backer: $56
Funded: $21,807 of $15,000
Dates: Feb 17th -> Mar 18th (30 days)
Project By: Skyboat Media, Inc.
Backers: 391
Average Pledge Per Backer: $56
Funded: $21,807 of $15,000
Dates: Feb 17th -> Mar 18th (30 days)
Project By: Skyboat Media, Inc.
$21,807
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 18 @ 19:45 -0400 GMT
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of goal
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THE CONTROVERSY - Harlan's Introduction 
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
In Harlan's own words, a tiny clip from the audiobook introduction. Stefan Rudnicki directs this unedited Skyboat studio segment. Mature language warning. This is, after all, our beloved Harlan. (Read More)
Scene 44 - RAW Studio Session - Act Two - The Guardians of Forever
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Narrator - Paul Boehmer The Guardian of Forever - Stefan Rudnicki Captain James Kirk - John Rubinstein Mr. Spock - Scott Brick Raw, unedited studio session from Act Two of Skyboat's audiobook of Harlan Ellison's Original Star Trek Teleplay. That you... (Read More)
THE TROUBLE WITH TRIBBLES - Cast member DAVID GERROLD
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Legendary Hugo and Nebula winner DAVID GERROLD joins us on this adventure by narrating his tribute to Harlan on the audiobook, and also performing with the cast. We are eternally grateful to this Star Trek icon for joining us on our adventure and... (Read More)
Thanking You
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Studio Session: Kirk and Edith Keeler Love Scene
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Harlan's writing. Jean Smart and John Rubinstein's talents. Story-teller Jim Meskimen guiding them with the teleplay directions. Magic. Mesmerizing. And you're making it happen. (Read More)
AUTHORS
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
If you are an author, or know an author, and you want your book on audio, check out the exclusively priced, higher level rewards just added. (Read More)
One week to go!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Harlan and Stefan at Skyboat on audiobooks, for an audio-only www.downpour.com interview. We turned the camera on anyway. And LeVar's tweet today. Retweet it if you're so inclined. He's a generous soul. And so are all of you! (Read More)
Insightful Podcast
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We're updating you with yesterday's insightful podcast by C. Bryan Jones, Editor of Trek.fm. We were deeply moved by the fact that he "gets" the project so organically, and took the time out of his schedule to record this podcast before the campaign... (Read More)
THE ESSAYS - RYAN BRITT
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Besides the teleplay, the audiobook will contain essays by Harlan's colleagues and fans discussing this controversial episode. We are including the essays in the actual book; but also adding original material that we think you will enjoy. Author,... (Read More)
STRETCH GOAL: CITY FOREVER ALIVE
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you have been asking for this. This ambitious stretch goal would fund a 90-minute separate adaptation of the teleplay with a full soundtrack: with specifically composed music, sound effects, Dolby Pro Logic mix and Foley and a new art image... (Read More)
FUNDED!!!
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it. You made it happen. You have our eternal gratitude for your generous support. Really. Like eternal. Like forever. As in THE CITY ON THE EDGE OF. Stretch goal coming soon. We've had many interesting requests from backers and we're... (Read More)
Celebrating artist Elizabeth Leggett
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, it's an audiobook. But we needed a vibrant image to represent the audiobook. The beautiful and talented Hugo winning Elizabeth Leggett generously provided the answer. Take a few minutes and visit Elizabeth's website, and give your soul a chance... (Read More)
The Love Affair: Kirk and Edith Keeler
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
In the recording sessions. Edith Keeler and Kirk portrayed here by two incredible talents: Jean Smart (Designing Women, 24, Fargo) and John Rubinstein (Pippin, Children of a Lesser God, Wicked, Family.) A little out-take levity, and then, a... (Read More)
Skyboat Redshirt Backer!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Any backer may email us a photo to submit2skyboat@gmail.com, and we will send you one of these with YOUR face in it to help spread the word. Silliness, but fun. Backers only please. Ken Barton, Our editor at PhaseShift AV Gabrielle de Cuir, Director... (Read More)
Traveling at Lightspeed!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This Kickstarter is now traveling at Lightspeed. Lightspeed Magazine, that is. Our friends Lightspeed are donating a free ebook issue of Lightspeed Magazine to EVERY backer to help Skyboat meet our funding goal. Editors John Joseph Adams and... (Read More)
LeVar joins the ensemble cast ...
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We thought we'd start the weekend off with a bang. You've seen the video of Kirk and Spock in the previous update. This is what was happening on the other side of the recording room. LeVar Burton's sound check. LeVar is narrating the teleplay... (Read More)
Sound Check: Day One of Teleplay recording
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a clip from the top of the teleplay. It's a sound check. But you can tell everyone's spirits are riding high. John Rubinstein, Tony Award winning actor for Children of A Lesser God, and who created the role of the original Pippin on Broadway,... (Read More)
Stupendous weekend thank to you!
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Bless each and every one of you for getting the campaign off to a great start. We even got backers at our two ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Rewards (by backers we don't even know!) Thank you all for a glorious start. Onward! We have an idea for a tantalizing... (Read More)
"THE JEWELS OF SOUND"
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, you did it. You made Day One an absolute success. We had 86 very generous backers in the first 24 hours; some family and friends, but a lot of new names, too. We welcome you all aboard this Skyboat flight and appreciate your support in... (Read More)
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