All Five STAR TREK(R) Captains to Voice Bethesda Softworks Video Game Marking the First Time the Principal Stars of the Legendary Series Have Participated in a Single Star Trek Project Together.ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Surrounding the 40th Anniversary of STAR TREK  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. , William Shatner <noinclude></noinclude>William Alan Shatner (born on March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor who gained fame for playing Captain James Tiberius Kirk, captain of the starship USS Enterprise , Patrick Stewart This article is about the actor. For the American soldier, see Patrick Stewart (soldier). For the actor who is sometimes credited as "Patrick Stuart", see James Patrick Stuart. Patrick Stewart , Scott Bakula Scott Stewart Bakula (born October 9, 1954) is an American actor who played leading roles in two science fiction television series: Quantum Leap and . He also co-starred with Maria Bello in the short-lived CBS television series Mr. & Mrs. , Avery Brooks Avery Franklin Brooks (born October 2, 1948 in Evansville, Indiana) is an accomplished stage and television actor and jazz and opera singer. Brooks is best known for his television roles as Benjamin Sisko on , and as Hawk on and its spinoff A Man Called Hawk. and Kate Mulgrew Katherine Kiernan Maria "Kate" Mulgrew[1][2] (born April 29, 1955) is a Golden Globe-nominated American actress, most famous for her roles as Mary Ryan on Ryan's Hope and Captain Kathryn Janeway on . to Reprise re·prise n. 1. Music a. A repetition of a phrase or verse. b. A return to an original theme. 2. A recurrence or resumption of an action. tr.v. Captain Roles for STAR TREK: Legacy(TM) Bethesda Softworks(R) announced today that all five actors who portrayed the STAR TREK series captains -- William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Scott Bakula, Avery Brooks, and Kate Mulgrew -- will provide voiceovers in the STAR TREK: Legacy(TM) video game. The collaboration marks the first time the five actors have participated on a single STAR TREK project
Star Trek was the code name given to a prototype project at Apple Computer during 1992 and 1993. together. "I am delighted to have the chance to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Trek with my fellow captains by providing our voices to STAR TREK: Legacy," said Shatner. "Bethesda Softworks has done an excellent job in creating an exciting game that stays true to Star Trek's roots and accurately incorporates elements from each series." STAR TREK: Legacy is in development for both the Xbox 360(TM) videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. STAR TREK: Legacy is scheduled to launch this fall under license from CBS Consumer Products CBS Consumer Products, a unit of the CBS Corporation, manages the worldwide licensing, merchandising, and video activities for a diverse slate of properties owned or controlled by the CBS Corporation, including CBS Paramount Television (which comprises its network television . The STAR TREK franchise, which debuted with the Original Series in 1966, will celebrate its 40th anniversary this fall. "We are absolutely thrilled to have the five actors who portrayed the STAR TREK captains take part in this project," said Todd Vaughn, vice president of development, Bethesda Softworks. "Their participation, especially since it takes place during the series' 40th anniversary, will add to the fun and excitement of the game and emphasizes our commitment to provide fans with the most authentic STAR TREK experience possible." The five actors will reprise their roles from their respective series as follows: --William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk from the "STAR TREK: The Original Series" - 1966-1969 --Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard from "STAR TREK: The Next Generation(R)" - 1987-1994 --Avery Brooks as Captain Benjamin Lafayette Sisko from "STAR TREK: Deep Space Nine(R)" - 1993-1999 --Kate Mulgrew as Captain Kathryn Janeway from "STAR TREK: Voyager(R)" - 1995-2001 --Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer in "STAR TREK: Enterprise(TM)" - 2001-2005 STAR TREK: Legacy places you in the role of the Admiral of a task force of warships, which you control in small- and large-scale battles. Test your strategic and tactical skills in real-time combat featuring over 60 authentic spaceships, full damage modeling, and spectacular visual effects. Play through the single-player campaign or in the extensive multiplayer mode with a group of friends online. The compelling storyline in Legacy spans the entire STAR TREK Universe, including the Original Series, "STAR TREK: The Next Generation(R)," "STAR TREK: Deep Space Nine(R)," "STAR TREK: Voyager(R)," and "STAR TREK: Enterprise(TM)" eras. STAR TREK: Legacy is being developed under the direction of Bethesda Softworks at the studios of Mad Doc Software Mad Doc Software is a computer game development company founded in 1999 by Dr. Ian Davis. The company is based in New England in Andover, Massachusetts, just north of Boston. , creators of the highly successful and critically acclaimed STAR TREK Armada II. Celebrity acquisition and voice production services provided by Blindlight LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control STAR TREK: Legacy has not yet been rated by the ESRB ESRB Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB Estrogen Receptor Beta ESRB Explosive Safety Review Board . For more information on the title, visit the official Web site at http://startrek.bethsoft.com. About Bethesda Softworks Headquartered in Rockville, MD, Bethesda Softworks LLC, a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media Inc., is a premier developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software and has produced numerous award-winning titles, most recently with The Elder Scrolls(R) IV: Oblivion(TM) and the 2002 PC and Xbox(R) Game of the Year and RPG (Report Program Generator) One of the first program generators designed for business reports, introduced in 1964 by IBM. In 1970, RPG II added enhancements that made it a mainstay programming language for business applications on IBM's System/3x midrange computers. of the Year, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrrowind(R). Among Bethesda's more popular franchises are The Elder Scrolls(R) series and Fallout(R), as well as its licensed properties, Pirates of the Caribbean This article is about the franchise. For other, more specific uses, see Pirates of the Caribbean (disambiguation). For real pirates, see Piracy in the Caribbean. Pirates of the Caribbean (TM) and Star Trek(R). Its product line spans the sports, racing, RPG, strategy, and action genres. For more information on Bethesda Softworks' products, visit www.bethsoft.com. About Mad Doc(R) Software, LLC Mad Doc(R) Software, LLC (www.maddocsoftware.com) consists of game industry veterans with experience in every aspect of game development. An emerging force in the industry, Mad Doc was founded in 1999 by Dr. Ian Davis with the goal of developing AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. titles that expand the game playing experience and broaden the market through creative use of new Networking, Graphics, and AI technologies, Massachusetts-based Mad Doc team members are responsible for over ten million units in the game market worldwide, earning the acclaim of players, critics, and publishers alike. Copyright 2005 Mad Doc(R) Software, LLC. All rights reserved. MadAI is a trademark of Mad Doc(R) Software, LLC. All rights reserved. About CBS Consumer Products CBS Consumer Products, a unit of CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. Enterprises, manages the worldwide licensing, merchandising and video activities for a diverse slate of properties owned or controlled by the CBS Corporation. Additional information is available by visiting www.CBS.com. About Blindlight(TM) Hollywood-based Blindlight, LLC is the leading service company for providing the videogame industry with inside access to the creative resources of Hollywood. Tapping all levels of Hollywood's film and television industries, Blindlight's service disciplines include celebrity acquisition, VO production, scriptwriting and music services. Over the past six years, Blindlight has become the largest independent producer of professional acting talent for the videogame industry. For more information about Blindlight, visit www.blindlight.com. STAR TREK: Legacy(TM) 2006 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. (TM) & (C) 2006 CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. CBS, the CBS EYE logo, and related marks are trademarks of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. STAR TREK: Legacy developed in association with Mad Doc Software, LLC. Bethesda Softworks, ZeniMax and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the United States and/or in other countries. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved. Other product and company names referenced herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. |
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