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Kate Mulgrew Says Voyager Was One of the Most Successful Star Trek Shows

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By GustavoLeao / 06:29, 30 January 2008 / Voyager

The latest issue of Star Trek Magazine, out in the UK and US, features a new interview with Star Trek Voyager star Kate Mulgrew. Here are few excerpts.

According to Mulgrew, when actress Genevieve Bujold quit the role of Captain Nicole Janeway, "They got a soldier."

Actually, the character's original name was Elizabeth Janeway, which was changed for legal reasons to Captain Nicole Janeway, as explained by Jeri Taylor to a 1995 issue of Cinefatastique : "There is a prominent Elizabeth Janeway, and we're not allowed to use names of prominent people because it can be sticky, although we heard sort of secondhand that Elizabeth Janeway was flattered about it. It then changed again to Nicole at Genevieve Bujold's request, because that is in fact her given name and she wanted that. For two days it was Nicole Janeway (then Bujold left during the second day of filming; when she left, the name Nicole was abandoned) and then when Kate came on board, it was Kathryn - in fact the name we'd already chosen even before Kate was cast in the role."

You can see the footage of Bujold as Nicole Janeway shot for the pilot episode on YouTube.

"It was difficult in the first couple of seasons, but when the [viewing] numbers proved to be stable, they let me take wing. There's very little I would change, looking back" says Mulgrew.

"I learned discipline, constitutionally and otherwise," she explains about her seven years as  Captain (now Admiral) Janeway "I learned to respect and support my colleagues. I learned that preparation and reliability are key. But mostly I learned my own strength, which wasn't something I was aware of previously. There's nothing harder than working 18 hours a day when you're raising children. I'm proud of doing that."

"Voyager is a lot like Next Gen. We were the two most successful ones. Two captains in peril at every turn. We were lost in space on a ship, trying to find our way home, it was a wonderful way to capture the imagination. It had all the key elements of drama." she said

To read the full article, get the new issue of Star Trek Magazine at your local newsstand.



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Mulgrew vs Canadian women? | Report this post to moderator
By: ericerickson592 (Odo's file, contact) @ 21:56:46 on Jan 30, 2008

Come on now people... could you have really dealt with 7 years of a woman who looks like a little man. Not to mention her accent. Thank God Mulgrew got the job.


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Voyager | Report this post to moderator
By: Sennik (Odo's file, contact) @ 20:29:47 on Jan 30, 2008

Voyager's cast did try. I'm not going to dispute that. They are all very capable actors and actresses, and they did entertain. But I'm sorry... Deep Space Nine was far better written, far better directed, and just a superior Star Trek spin-off. Yes, spin-off. The Next Generation was the series that gave Star Trek new life. They did 7 years, went to the big screen 4 times, and brought forth 3 spin-off shows. Of the 3 spin-offs, Deep Space Nine kicked major ass. Voyager was mediocre, and Enterprise was bearable until their 4th year when they turned it up a notch too little too late. Credit needs to be placed where it's due, and TNG brought Star Trek into the modern times. And Deep Space Nine was the best spin-off of the bunch, and at times surpassed TNG as a great sci-fi series.


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By: Aston Martin (Odo's file, contact) @ 18:12:11 on Jan 30, 2008

I would just like to toss in my two cents. I read numerous posts on this forum about how terrible Voyager was before I actually watched any of the episodes. So, I actually went into it thinking that the show would suck. To my surprise, it wasn't bad at all- in my opinion. Occasionally, I would get tired of everyone nearly dying or dying and then coming back to life- but the it never failed to entertain me or make me think, "How on earth are they going to save the day this time??" Sure, it may not be the best writing out there but compared to other sci fi shows, it was extremely imaginative.

As for Mulgrew, Her acting was on par with Patrick Stewart. I now have the whole series and watched most episodes more than once. If one really studies her acting, you'll find that each word is thoughtfully presented. Her inflection and expressions always make me believe that she IS the captain. Janeway's goodbye to Tuvok in "Endgame" was extremely well written and acted. I could go on and on with examples, but I know you don't care.

I love the Seven of Nine and Doctor interaction. It provided some of the most tender moments in the series. I particularly loved when they sang the "you are my sunshine," duet. It reminded me of one of my favorite trek moments: Picard playing his flute in the Jeffrie's tube in "Lessons". Those are the moments that make the characters endearing.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't trying to change anyone's mind about Voyager, but I know everyone has their own opinion. I just encourage you to appreciate the hard work these people did for seven years.


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RE: My view by GustavoLeao @ 18:33:42 on Jan 30

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By: Aston Martin (Odo's file, contact) @ 18:12:04 on Jan 30, 2008 | Edit History (1)

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By: sb2004 (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:22:33 on Jan 30, 2008

Y'know, watching those clips of Bujold as Janeway, and realizing that they never had a chance to do any ADR or retakes or what-have-you ... I thought they were quite good and would have given Voyager a more Euro feel. I never warmed up to Mulgrew's Janeway but I might actually have kept watching had Bujold kept the role.

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To the moaners! | Report this post to moderator
By: g.paterson1 (Odo's file, contact) @ 11:37:27 on Jan 30, 2008

I can't believe how many people are moaning about Voyager and Mulgrew. I think that Voyager was one of the best trek shows, and Mulgrew was an excellent captain, the crew were perfectly cast and the story was an interesting concept which made way for expansion in the trek universe. Personally I am sorry they ended the voyage after the return to Earth, I would have liked to seen another series or a movie afterwards(a movie of the Homecoming/Farther Shore books would have been a great way to end Voyager on a high and tie up the loose ends the las episode left out.)


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My own moanings... by LegateDamar @ 17:41:39 on Jan 30
RE: To the moaners! by rassmguy @ 14:48:56 on Jan 30
    RE: To the moaners! by g.paterson1 @ 16:07:09 on Jan 30
RE: To the moaners! by StillKirok @ 12:18:03 on Jan 30
    RE: To the moaners! by Kamen Rider Blade @ 18:25:50 on Jan 30
RE: To the moaners! by StillKirok @ 12:17:59 on Jan 30

Another weighs in: | Report this post to moderator
By: Dukat (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 10:46:44 on Jan 30, 2008

Voyager was superior over all other Treks.
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RE: Another weighs in: by OV-101 @ 15:01:10 on Jan 30
RE: Another weighs in: by Hober Mallow @ 11:14:53 on Jan 30

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By: Ho0ber (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:43:50 on Jan 30, 2008 | Edit History (1)

Whoops, double post. Worst posting system ever.


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By: Ho0ber (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:43:43 on Jan 30, 2008

Anyone who says Voyager was terrible was never going to give it a chance to begin with.

I think Voyager was brilliant and it is one of my favorites. The characters were brilliantly acted and the writing was sound. If you want to see cheesy acting, just go watch the first episode of TNG again, or pick any episode of TOS. Yes, TOS and TNG are classic, but to call their acting significantly better than Voyager's would be a biased observation at best.


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RE: ... by Who Mourns for Lemmiwinks @ 15:29:59 on Jan 30
RE: ... by rico @ 12:35:55 on Jan 30

C'mon Give Kate a break | Report this post to moderator
By: Rag_narok (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:22:41 on Jan 30, 2008

C'mon people, Kate Mulgrew gave 7 years of her life to this show. She diserves some cudos for that. The show wasn't what everyone wanted, but some trek fans are hardly happy with anything other than their own fan submissions. So take it for what it was: a fun adventure! And lighten up on Kate!


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Voyager is a solid show, people... | Report this post to moderator
By: Planet of the Gary (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:05:40 on Jan 30, 2008

It's the fourth best show... :) Ratings wise, DS9 was more successful, but then ST:V was on UPN.

An utterly predictable response from TrekWebbers.

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absolutely STUPID | Report this post to moderator
By: rico (Odo's file, contact) @ 09:22:04 on Jan 30, 2008

Voyager was simply a terrible show. Ron Moore lasted what...a whole week? before he realized it was unfixable. Terrible writing...terrible acting and a terribly executed concept. Unrealistic within the Star Trek universe's context. Voyager and the "brilliant Janeway" can handle the Borg and Borg Queen yet practicaly the whole fleet gets whacked by one borg cube at Wolf 359? Puh-leezzzzze. Stupid, stupid, stupid.

This woman is insane-quite out of touch with reality in comparing her series to TNG in any way...


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RE: absolutely STUPID by Rag_narok @ 10:17:13 on Jan 30
RE: absolutely STUPID by Planet of the Gary @ 10:09:12 on Jan 30
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I hate to be redundant but... | Report this post to moderator
By: Bean (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 08:34:20 on Jan 30, 2008

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Voyager is a lot like Next Gen. We were the two most successful ones.

Really?

Like.. really really??

I mean seriously? She REALLY said this?

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!

Ok, I think I'm good now.

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RE: I hate to be redundant but... by GustavoLeao @ 09:04:05 on Jan 30
RE: I hate to be redundant but... by Terry212 @ 09:02:56 on Jan 30
    RE: I hate to be redundant but... by rico @ 09:32:45 on Jan 30
       RE: I hate to be redundant but... by Terry212 @ 09:44:52 on Jan 30

She's obviously coo coo for coco Puffs! | Report this post to moderator
By: Krazy Joe (Odo's file, contact) @ 08:10:59 on Jan 30, 2008

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"Voyager is a lot like Next Gen. We were the two most successful ones.

uh HUH....keep telling yourself that, Kate. Maybe denial helps mask the pain.....


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By: Danpaine (Odo's file, contact) @ 06:43:38 on Jan 30, 2008

No, it wasn't. Next erroneous statement?


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By: Danpaine (Odo's file, contact) @ 06:43:28 on Jan 30, 2008

No, it wasn't. Next erroneous statement?


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By: Danpaine (Odo's file, contact) @ 06:43:25 on Jan 30, 2008

No, it wasn't. Next erroneous statement?


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By: Danpaine (Odo's file, contact) @ 06:43:20 on Jan 30, 2008

No, it wasn't. Next erroneous statement?


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RE: Um....... by falcon @ 08:19:13 on Jan 30

Well... | Report this post to moderator
By: ZOD (Odo's file, contact) @ 06:40:08 on Jan 30, 2008

It was in the top five anyway.


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By: StillKirok (Odo's file, contact) @ 06:33:27 on Jan 30, 2008

That headline is one of the funniest headlines I have ever seen on this site. I wonder what medications she was on. Well, I guess Voyager is in the top 5.


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RE: Really? by rassmguy @ 11:20:55 on Jan 30

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