Second Farragut Animated Episode Released

PORTLAND, May 12, 2010 – NEO f/x and Farragut Films today announced the full release of "The Needs of the Many,” the second episode of Starship Farragut, The Animated Episodes. These Farragut animated episodes are the first animated Star Trek to be produced since Filmation wrapped production of the original series in 1974. The episodes are available via the official website www.farragut-animated.com.

"The Needs of the Many" tells the story of Captain John T. Carter and crew of the U.S.S Farragut on route to Cestus III for a secret mission. While there, they meet up with old friends, and a vile enemy looking for revenge. “The Needs of the Many" was written by Michael Struck, manager of the NEO f/x team, and Jack Treviño, an accomplished writer whose credits include the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, along with other fan-productions such as Star Trek: Of Gods and Men.

“This is a journey that took over two years to complete,” explained Michael Struck. “While I would have liked to have gotten this out sooner, the fans have been very patient with us. I feel with this episode now completed, their patience will have paid off."

“We are both proud and pleased to have worked with the NEO f/x team on bringing the animated version of the Starship Farragut project to life,” stated John Broughton, executive producer of Starship Farragut. “Just as we’ve paid meticulous attention to detail with the sets, costumes, and props to the original series of Star Trek, so does the NEO f/x’s team with the look and feel of Filmation’s animated Star Trek series; we’re proud to be the first independent Star Trek film project to be presented in both live-action and animation."

In addition to the primary actors from the live-action Starship Farragut series, the cast list of "The Needs of the Many" includes Chase Masterson (Leeta on Deep Space Nine), Chris Doohan (son of James Doohan, the original ‘Scotty’), and Vic Mignogna (the voice of Edward Elric on Fullmetal Alchemist). Additional voice talent featured in the episode includes Hetoreyn and Ralph M. Miller.

Behind the scenes, NEO f/x enlisted the assistance of various illustrators and artists, including Hetoreyn for the musical score and Kail Tescar, webmaster of the premiere Star Trek animated series web site startrekanimated.com. Kail is the lead artist as well as the associate producer on the animated episodes.