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Frakes Didn't Talk To Radio Station

Author: Staff
Date: 07-10-2003
Source: SyFy Portal
Has Jonathan Frakes been talking to a British public radio station about whether or not he'll be involved with the "Superman" movie, and whether or not the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" cast will continue in movies? Apparently not.

Tanya Phegan, an assistant to Jonathan Frakes, who remains in England for production of "Thunderbirds," has told SyFy Portal that a recent interview posted on this site via Dark Horizons never took place.

"I'm afraid that all information listed on your site (regarding) Jonathan is incorrect, and the interview you referred to never took place," Phegan said.

In the original story, Frakes allegedly told the radio station that Paramount Pictures was no longer interested in doing TNG films because the previous film, "Star Trek: Nemesis," "didn't make enough money." He also hinted that there could be a possibility of a "Roswell" film based on the failed The WB and UPN series based on how the series episodes sold in a DVD release.

Finally, Frakes reportedly also said that he had not been approached to direct a "Superman" movie, but said he had heard the script was "great."

SyFy Portal news editor Michael Hinman said that while this site works hard to try and confirm stories -- even with a volunteer staff -- even fake stories are able to get through every once in a while.

"Sometimes, things like this happen, especially to Web-based news and rumors sites," Hinman said. "A lot of our news depends on other sites, and sometimes, fake stories can break through. While we work hard to confirm the validity of all our stories, it is an imperfect process. However, if we learn that something we posted was false, we will immediately let you, our readers, know."

At the time the story was posted, SyFy Portal did confirm that the British radio station used in the report did exist. However, SyFy Portal also tried to reach Frakes through his staff to confirm the interview, and Phegan's response was from that initial confirmation process.

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Jonathan Frakes' Next: So why isn't "Thunderbirds" helmer Jonathan Frakes doing the new "Superman"? Seems that with all the tying of his name to the project, no-one actually went up and asked him. 'Dennis' got to speak with him for his community radio station SW19 2BT in the UK recently and asked him about it - "No one asked me. Of course, I'd be interested. Who wouldn't, it's Superman? I've a lot of faith in this movie, I hear the scripts great and I've suggested some of colleagues try out for the roles there". Frakes also indicated Trek is over - "I'd love to do more Star Trek - But I think that's it. Paramount has no plans on using the next gen from here on in. Didnt make enough money last time round", and commented on the possibility of a "Roswell" movie - "At the moment I think Jason (Katims) is trying to iron out some details to see they can be released on DVD. I think the plan is, if the show finds extended life on home video and DVD, the movie version I know he so dearly wants to do - might have a chance...When we do the movie, it'll be everything back together - Jason, Brendan, Katy, Bill...It'll be a stand-alone movie that anyone can come to see and enjoy on its own merits, whether you watched the series or not".

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