The Making of Star Trek: First Contact
Publisher's description[]
- From the book jacket
- One captain, against orders, must succeed whether all others have failed...
- Prepare for the ultimate Star Trek experience as the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, headed by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, take on their most fearsome enemies, the deadly Borg, in a battle across space and time!
- Discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets of the movie, including:
- In-depth interview with first-time movie director, Jonathan Frakes;
- Profiles of the all-star cast, including Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden and Marina Sirtis;
- Special features on guest stars Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell, Alice Krige, Dwight Schultz and Robert Picardo;
- See how the production team built the new Sovereign-class USS Enterprise, from concept sketch to finished film;
- See how the costume and make-up teams created the villainous Borg;
- Marvel at the technical wizardry of Industrial Light & Magic's special effects.
- Resistance is futile.
Contents[]
- In the beginning...
- Pre-production
- Writers
- Director
- The cast
- Patrick Stewart
- Jonathan Frakes
- Brent Spiner
- LeVar Burton
- Michael Dorn
- Gates McFadden
- Marina Sirtis
- Alfre Woodard
- James Cromwell
- Alice Krige
- Dwight Schultz
- Robert Picardo
- Behind the scenes
- Production Design
- Costumes
- Make-Up
- The Shoot
- Visual Effects
- Soundtrack
- Credits
Appendices[]
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| Star Trek: The Next Generation reference works | |
|---|---|
| In-universe | Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual • USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D Blueprints • Q's Guide to the Continuum |
| Real-world | Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion • Make-Up FX Journal • The Making of Star Trek: First Contact • Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Continuing Mission • Star Trek: The Next Generation Sketchbook: The Movies |
External link[]
- The Making of Star Trek: First Contact article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.