This is a special episode of Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, Forward March!

This time around, it's all about the recently released first season of the "Sea of Stars" audio drama.  We'll have a look back at the first six episodes of the series, I'll relate a few of the funnier stories of the origins of the show, there's a blooper reel, and some news about season two... including an incredibly awesome announcement.

As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to forwardmomentumproductions@gmail.com

Or if you'd rather not type that monster into an email, head over to our website.

-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

“Firestorm”

 

This is it. Everything rides on this fight. Either the Argo defeats the Scourge Fleet, or it doesn't and humanity dies.

I really don't have anything to add to that. Let's just say it's not a forgone conclusion that the good guys win...

-Dev

 

CREW

Sea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

 

CAST (in order of appearance)

Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” Kilfoil

Captain Derek Wildstar: Joe Harrison

IQ-9: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)

Hans Schneider: Zach McCue

Mac Stevens: Emry Kinney

Mei Gideon: Silas Carder

Jordan “Jordy” Venture: Dave Frizzell

Michael Vega: Sean Hill

Colin O'Donnell: Jim Perry

Neville Drake: Scott Breakall

Sam Vandom: Philippa Ballantine

Joachin Reyes: Nathan Butler

Emperor Jahmorta: Devlin James

Princess Izri: Natalie Van Sistine

Admiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)

General Wendy Singleton: Melissa D. Johnson (aka Mippa)

General Singleton's Aide: Jim Perry

Comet Empire Tech #2: Eric Olp

High Priest Anshon: Devin Cox

Black Tiger Six: Lisa Wong

Black Tiger Four: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)

Philippe de LaRoche: Allan Smithee

Comet Empire Tech #3: Ducky Patterson

General Geran: Andre de Almeida

Harlock: Ducky Patterson

Arcadia Crewman: Jason Ramboz

Desslok: Devin Cox

 

MUSIC:

All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.

 

SOUND EFFECTS:

All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

 

((DISCLAIMER: Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

 

 

I want to thank you for listening to the first season of Sea of Stars. But this isn't the end of the story. Keep an eye on the Forward Momentum Feed for further updates... Mwa ha ha!

-Dev

 

Promos:
Star Wars: Marvels
http://www.nolinecinemas.com/marvels/mmain.htm

The Adventures of Indiana Jim
http://podcast.indianajim.net

 

 “The Calm Before The Storm”

Episode five is messy. It's supposed to be. You can't go through a major battle and not have aftermath to deal with.  Not just patching the holes in the ship, but in her crew as well.  I find it so odd that in most American cartoons, the use of violence is heavily curtailed because 'it'll scar the children.' Yet, when there IS violence, it NEVER has consequences. What sort of message is that?
Speaking of messages, it is here that we introduce the spiritual side of the Comet Empire. It wasn't done to humanize the enemy quite so much as it was to give them some motivation. I HATE antagonists who are evil for evil's sake. Give me a good, noble baddie any day.
-Dev

CREW
Sea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST (in order of appearance)
Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” Kilfoil
Mac Stevens: Emry Kinney
Michael Vega: Sean Hill
Pops McClendon: Devlin James
Jordan “Jordy” Venture: Dave Frizzell
Captain Derek Wildstar: Joe Harrison
Joachin Reyes: Nathan Butler
Sam Vandom: Philippa Ballantine
Hans Schneider: Zach McCue
Most Holy Xavier: Nathan Butler
General Geran: Andre de Almeida
Admiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)
Emperor Jahmorta: Jim Perry
Mei Gideon: Silas Carder
Philippe de LaRoche: Allan Smithee
Colin O'Donnell: Jim Perry

MUSIC:
All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com. 

SOUND EFFECTS:
All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER:  Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

PROMOS:
Digital Magic
http://digitalmagicnovel.com/

The Adventures of Indiana Jim
http://podcast.indianajim.net/

Star Wars Fanworks
http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/



Only one episode left his season! Be here next week for the "FIRESTORM!"
-Dev