Writing

Roger Lay, Jr.

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Writing

Credits

37 titles

Known for

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen poster
2.8

In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this two-hour documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candid exploration into the original series cancellation and subsequent resurrection as one of the most successful series of motion pictures in Hollywood history. Features new interviews with key creative and production people as well as never before seen images from the production of all six classic Star Trek films along with details on all the un-produced Trek theatrical projects including The God Thing, Star Trek: Planet of the Titans, Star Trek: The Academy Years, and many other aborted big screen voyages for the crew of the Enterprise. Chapter 1 - The New Frontier: Resurrecting Star Trek Chapter 2 - Maiden Voyage: Making Star Trek The Motion Picture Chapter 3 - The Genesis Effect: Engineering The Wrath of Khan Chapter 4 - The Dream Is Alive: The Continuing Mission Chapter 5 - End of an Era: Charting The Undiscovered Country

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen

2016

Aliens Stole My Body poster
4.1

The Galactic Patrol is back - but they've lost Deputy Rod Allbright's body. It's been stolen by B'KR, the most fiendish villain in the galaxy, which leaves Rod's mind sharing one body with his annoying cousin Elspeth. Stranded on a mysterious alien planet, our young heroes embark on a mission to find the only being who can stop B'KR once and for all, the legendary time-strider himself; Art Allbright - who also happens to be Rod's dad. The Galactic Patrol's high-flying adventures continue in this thrilling second film based on the global best-selling book series from acclaimed author Bruce Coville and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing. This rip-roaring sequel draws the crew of the Good Ship Ferkel into a web of alien plots that will test their courage to the utmost -- and ultimately bring them face-to-face with one of the galaxy's most guarded secrets.

Aliens Stole My Body

2020

Lost Voyages: Phase II and the Rebirth of Star Trek poster
NR

Explores the unproduced "Star Trek: Phase II", Gene Roddenberry's proposed 1970s revival of "Star Trek", and the forces that led to its demise. Featuring digital renders created by the Roddenberry Archive and OTOY, of the starship Enterprise and the command bridge as they had been redesigned and built – but never completed.

Lost Voyages: Phase II and the Rebirth of Star Trek

2025

No artwork available
4.5

This 90 minute documentary features all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content providing fans an inside look at the challenges faced during the second season of ENTERPRISE as the writing staff and creators struggled to find the right tone and creative course for the series, ultimately developing the controversial XINDI story-arc which kicks off with the season finale: THE EXPANSE.

Star Trek: Enterprise - Uncharted Territory

2013

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NR

Newly produced documentary featuring all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content. This retrospective documentary gives fans an inside look at the making of the show's final season including changes to the show's creative staff and details on the drastic change in course with story lines that helped lay the foundation for the United Federation of Planets. With Season 4 Enterprise finally delivered the stories fans had been waiting to see by embracing classic elements from TOS and revealing how they came to be. Fans will hear from Manny Coto, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens and the other key creative leads who guided the NX-01 on it's final and most memorable voyage. Includes details on story lines in development for season 5 and beyond.

Before Her Time: Decommissioning Enterprise

2014

95 Miles to Go poster
8.5

Ray Romano's eight-day drive through the south on a stand-up comedy tour becomes more than he bargains for when longtime friend and opening act, Tom Caltabiano, brings a film student along to document their thousand-mile journey. Together, all three struggle with Ray's obsessions, phobias, and insecurities in this unscripted exploration of newfound fame

95 Miles to Go

2006

Film credits

Behind the camera

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen poster
2.8

In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this two-hour documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candid exploration into the original series cancellation and subsequent resurrection as one of the most successful series of motion pictures in Hollywood history. Features new interviews with key creative and production people as well as never before seen images from the production of all six classic Star Trek films along with details on all the un-produced Trek theatrical projects including The God Thing, Star Trek: Planet of the Titans, Star Trek: The Academy Years, and many other aborted big screen voyages for the crew of the Enterprise. Chapter 1 - The New Frontier: Resurrecting Star Trek Chapter 2 - Maiden Voyage: Making Star Trek The Motion Picture Chapter 3 - The Genesis Effect: Engineering The Wrath of Khan Chapter 4 - The Dream Is Alive: The Continuing Mission Chapter 5 - End of an Era: Charting The Undiscovered Country

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen

2016

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen poster
2.8

In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this two-hour documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candid exploration into the original series cancellation and subsequent resurrection as one of the most successful series of motion pictures in Hollywood history. Features new interviews with key creative and production people as well as never before seen images from the production of all six classic Star Trek films along with details on all the un-produced Trek theatrical projects including The God Thing, Star Trek: Planet of the Titans, Star Trek: The Academy Years, and many other aborted big screen voyages for the crew of the Enterprise. Chapter 1 - The New Frontier: Resurrecting Star Trek Chapter 2 - Maiden Voyage: Making Star Trek The Motion Picture Chapter 3 - The Genesis Effect: Engineering The Wrath of Khan Chapter 4 - The Dream Is Alive: The Continuing Mission Chapter 5 - End of an Era: Charting The Undiscovered Country

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen

2016

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen poster
2.8

In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this two-hour documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candid exploration into the original series cancellation and subsequent resurrection as one of the most successful series of motion pictures in Hollywood history. Features new interviews with key creative and production people as well as never before seen images from the production of all six classic Star Trek films along with details on all the un-produced Trek theatrical projects including The God Thing, Star Trek: Planet of the Titans, Star Trek: The Academy Years, and many other aborted big screen voyages for the crew of the Enterprise. Chapter 1 - The New Frontier: Resurrecting Star Trek Chapter 2 - Maiden Voyage: Making Star Trek The Motion Picture Chapter 3 - The Genesis Effect: Engineering The Wrath of Khan Chapter 4 - The Dream Is Alive: The Continuing Mission Chapter 5 - End of an Era: Charting The Undiscovered Country

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen

2016

Aliens Stole My Body poster
4.1

The Galactic Patrol is back - but they've lost Deputy Rod Allbright's body. It's been stolen by B'KR, the most fiendish villain in the galaxy, which leaves Rod's mind sharing one body with his annoying cousin Elspeth. Stranded on a mysterious alien planet, our young heroes embark on a mission to find the only being who can stop B'KR once and for all, the legendary time-strider himself; Art Allbright - who also happens to be Rod's dad. The Galactic Patrol's high-flying adventures continue in this thrilling second film based on the global best-selling book series from acclaimed author Bruce Coville and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing. This rip-roaring sequel draws the crew of the Good Ship Ferkel into a web of alien plots that will test their courage to the utmost -- and ultimately bring them face-to-face with one of the galaxy's most guarded secrets.

Aliens Stole My Body

2020

Lost Voyages: Phase II and the Rebirth of Star Trek poster
NR

Explores the unproduced "Star Trek: Phase II", Gene Roddenberry's proposed 1970s revival of "Star Trek", and the forces that led to its demise. Featuring digital renders created by the Roddenberry Archive and OTOY, of the starship Enterprise and the command bridge as they had been redesigned and built – but never completed.

Lost Voyages: Phase II and the Rebirth of Star Trek

2025

Lost Voyages: Phase II and the Rebirth of Star Trek poster
NR

Explores the unproduced "Star Trek: Phase II", Gene Roddenberry's proposed 1970s revival of "Star Trek", and the forces that led to its demise. Featuring digital renders created by the Roddenberry Archive and OTOY, of the starship Enterprise and the command bridge as they had been redesigned and built – but never completed.

Lost Voyages: Phase II and the Rebirth of Star Trek

2025

No artwork available
4.5

This 90 minute documentary features all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content providing fans an inside look at the challenges faced during the second season of ENTERPRISE as the writing staff and creators struggled to find the right tone and creative course for the series, ultimately developing the controversial XINDI story-arc which kicks off with the season finale: THE EXPANSE.

Star Trek: Enterprise - Uncharted Territory

2013

No artwork available
NR

Newly produced documentary featuring all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content. This retrospective documentary gives fans an inside look at the making of the show's final season including changes to the show's creative staff and details on the drastic change in course with story lines that helped lay the foundation for the United Federation of Planets. With Season 4 Enterprise finally delivered the stories fans had been waiting to see by embracing classic elements from TOS and revealing how they came to be. Fans will hear from Manny Coto, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens and the other key creative leads who guided the NX-01 on it's final and most memorable voyage. Includes details on story lines in development for season 5 and beyond.

Before Her Time: Decommissioning Enterprise

2014

Nicholas Meyer: In Conversation poster
NR

An in-depth interview with the director of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, profiling the filmmaker whose work arguably saved the Star Trek franchise after the nearly-catastrophic challenges of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Meyer recalls his complicated relationship with series creator Gene Roddenberry and tells of his initial inspiration for what many still consider to be the best in the Star Trek film series. The legendary filmmaker also reveals his secret to directing actor William Shatner and talks about the reason he did not receive screen credit as a writer on the project.

Nicholas Meyer: In Conversation

2025

Nicholas Meyer: In Conversation poster
NR

An in-depth interview with the director of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, profiling the filmmaker whose work arguably saved the Star Trek franchise after the nearly-catastrophic challenges of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Meyer recalls his complicated relationship with series creator Gene Roddenberry and tells of his initial inspiration for what many still consider to be the best in the Star Trek film series. The legendary filmmaker also reveals his secret to directing actor William Shatner and talks about the reason he did not receive screen credit as a writer on the project.

Nicholas Meyer: In Conversation

2025

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5.5

Feature-length documentary offering the definitive look at the making of the iconic science fiction classic; STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION! Includes never-before-seen revealing behind-the-scenes footage, newly found screen tests, and fascinating all-new interviews with the key creative personnel from the show, as well as the entire regular cast.

Stardate Revisited - The Origin of Star Trek: The Next Generation

2012

Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault poster
5.8

Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovered? Plenty! On December 13, 2016 fans can experience Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault, a newly produced multi-part documentary featuring footage from the cutting room floor, long preserved in film canisters by the Roddenberry Estate. The origins of the classic series are explored with new interviews featuring cast and production personnel combined with newly-found deleted scenes, alternate angles, outtakes, behind the scenes moments, and original visual effects elements to tell the definitive story on the making and enduring legacy of Gene Roddenberry's creation.

Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault

2016

Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault poster
5.8

Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovered? Plenty! On December 13, 2016 fans can experience Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault, a newly produced multi-part documentary featuring footage from the cutting room floor, long preserved in film canisters by the Roddenberry Estate. The origins of the classic series are explored with new interviews featuring cast and production personnel combined with newly-found deleted scenes, alternate angles, outtakes, behind the scenes moments, and original visual effects elements to tell the definitive story on the making and enduring legacy of Gene Roddenberry's creation.

Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault

2016

Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation poster
7.0

Reunification: 25 Years After Star Trek – The Next Generation is a 61-minute documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation

2012

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NR

In Conversation: Rick Berman & Brannon Braga is a 70-minute behind-the-scenes documentary. As the title already suggests, it consists of an indepth discussion session between former Star Trek: Enterprise producers Rick Berman and Brannon Braga about their involvement with the series, that has turned out so controversial among fans, and in which both men are discussing their side of the story. Conducted on 12 December 2012, the session was produced for inclusion as a special feature (or "VAM" – Value Added Material – as special feature producers Roger Lay, Jr. and Robert Meyer Burnett have dubbed these) on the 2013 ENT Season 1 Blu-ray set, where it can be found on disc 1.

In Conversation: Rick Berman & Brannon Braga

2013

The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling poster
9.0

Celebrating 60 years of the landmark television series, this all-new documentary takes viewers on a journey into the fertile imagination and the life of creator Rod Serling. This insightful chronicle provides viewers with a closer look at the life experiences that inspired Serling's unique blend of thought-provoking and visionary storytelling -- from his experiences as a paratrooper in world war 2, to his early writing days in live television, and ultimately the creation of the classic Twilight Zone series. Friends, collaborators, and members of the Serling family share details on the man whose fertile imagination provided the foundation for this groundbreaking and influential storytelling phenomenon that has inspired audiences across the globe for nearly six decades.

The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling

2019

The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling poster
9.0

Celebrating 60 years of the landmark television series, this all-new documentary takes viewers on a journey into the fertile imagination and the life of creator Rod Serling. This insightful chronicle provides viewers with a closer look at the life experiences that inspired Serling's unique blend of thought-provoking and visionary storytelling -- from his experiences as a paratrooper in world war 2, to his early writing days in live television, and ultimately the creation of the classic Twilight Zone series. Friends, collaborators, and members of the Serling family share details on the man whose fertile imagination provided the foundation for this groundbreaking and influential storytelling phenomenon that has inspired audiences across the globe for nearly six decades.

The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling

2019

Crossing Over: Living in the Twilight Zone poster
NR

This in-depth documentary chronicles the development and production of Jordan Peele's modern take on the classic anthology series. Fans will get an inside look at the process of finding the right creative approach to bring back one of television's most iconic and influential storytelling platforms. Executive producers Simon Kinberg, Jordan Peele, Wyn Rosenfeld, Audrey Chon, and Glen Morgan shed light on the different ideas and concepts explored during the early days of development as well as the creative choices that helped lay the foundation for the new series - from conceptualizing The Twilight Zone as an actual dimension parallel to our own reality to incorporating Rod Serling into the new show's central premise and how all these creative milestones unraveled during the development of Season One.

Crossing Over: Living in the Twilight Zone

2020

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4.3

"In Conversation: The First Crew runs about 93 minutes and features all seven of the series' principle cast members (including Jolene Blalock, who’s been somewhat reclusive since Enterprise ended), joined by Jeffrey Combs (who played Shran – Connor Trinneer has to leave about halfway through the conversation, so Combs replaces him). Their conversation, which is hosted by Brannon Braga, is fascinating. I don’t want to spoil too much for fans, except to say this, which will give you a good idea of what you’re in store for: Braga comes right out (about ten minutes in) and very candidly apologizes to the entire cast for the series finale. No kidding – that’s where this conversation starts" - Bill Hunt, thedigitalbits.com.

Star Trek: Enterprise - In Conversation: The First Crew

2013

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4.3

"In Conversation: The First Crew runs about 93 minutes and features all seven of the series' principle cast members (including Jolene Blalock, who’s been somewhat reclusive since Enterprise ended), joined by Jeffrey Combs (who played Shran – Connor Trinneer has to leave about halfway through the conversation, so Combs replaces him). Their conversation, which is hosted by Brannon Braga, is fascinating. I don’t want to spoil too much for fans, except to say this, which will give you a good idea of what you’re in store for: Braga comes right out (about ten minutes in) and very candidly apologizes to the entire cast for the series finale. No kidding – that’s where this conversation starts" - Bill Hunt, thedigitalbits.com.

Star Trek: Enterprise - In Conversation: The First Crew

2013

Chrysalis poster
3.3

As our world suffers the ravages of humankind, scientists look for ways to sustain life. When one of them falls ill and a chrysalis forms around him, a tug of war ensues about the future of the stricken scientist.

Chrysalis

2008

2001: Creating Kubrick’s Space Odyssey poster
NR

2001: CREATING KUBRICK’S SPACE ODYSSEY chronicles the creation of one of the most influential films in the history of cinema. This new documentary examines the work of legendary director Stanley Kubrick and iconic novelist Arthur C. Clarke in creating what they called “the proverbial good science fiction movie.”

2001: Creating Kubrick’s Space Odyssey

2024

2001: Creating Kubrick’s Space Odyssey poster
NR

2001: CREATING KUBRICK’S SPACE ODYSSEY chronicles the creation of one of the most influential films in the history of cinema. This new documentary examines the work of legendary director Stanley Kubrick and iconic novelist Arthur C. Clarke in creating what they called “the proverbial good science fiction movie.”

2001: Creating Kubrick’s Space Odyssey

2024

Toy Masters poster
5.3

First ever feature-length documentary on the world-wide phenomenon that inspired an entire generation of children and became a billion dollar franchise--"Masters of the Universe". Features interviews with the key creative personnel behind every version of the best selling toy line and all incarnations of "Masters of the Universe" on television, film, stage, and print, tracing the inception and ups and downs of the fantasy juggernaut.

Toy Masters

2014

Toy Masters poster
5.3

First ever feature-length documentary on the world-wide phenomenon that inspired an entire generation of children and became a billion dollar franchise--"Masters of the Universe". Features interviews with the key creative personnel behind every version of the best selling toy line and all incarnations of "Masters of the Universe" on television, film, stage, and print, tracing the inception and ups and downs of the fantasy juggernaut.

Toy Masters

2014

Toy Masters poster
5.3

First ever feature-length documentary on the world-wide phenomenon that inspired an entire generation of children and became a billion dollar franchise--"Masters of the Universe". Features interviews with the key creative personnel behind every version of the best selling toy line and all incarnations of "Masters of the Universe" on television, film, stage, and print, tracing the inception and ups and downs of the fantasy juggernaut.

Toy Masters

2014

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1.0

The challenges in producing Star Trek The Next Generation's fourth season are revealed by cast and crew while also exploring the show's evolution after the critically acclaimed 3rd season turned the show into a crossover hit. This documentary also explores the Family theme for the show's fourth season with behind the scenes details on such key episodes as REUNION and BROTHERS giving fans a look into the personal relationships and family bonds of the crew of the Enterprise.

Relativity - The Family Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation

2013

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1.0

Newly-produced documentary offering a behind the scenes exploration of Star Trek: The Next Generation's sixth season. Featuring all-new interviews with the cast and crew of the iconic science fiction drama.

Beyond the Five Year Mission - The Evolution of Star Trek: The Next Generation

2014

In a Time of War poster
NR

Newly produced multi-part documentary featuring all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content. This retrospective documentary gives fans an inside look at the making of the show's groundbreaking third season - the first season of a Star Trek series to feature a year-long story arc. Writing staff and production personnel discuss the complexities of plotting the Xindi story-arc and the development of all the major story threads that connected every single episode of the show's third season.

In a Time of War

2014

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5.5

Feature-length documentary offering an in-depth exploration of the show's sophomore season including the effects of the 1988 writer's strike on the show, cast changes, and the challenges to create groundbreaking visual effects on a television budget. Includes never-before-seen revealing behind-the-scenes footage, newly-found outtakes, and fascinating all-new interviews with the key creative personnel from the show, as well as the entire regular cast including Diana Muldaur who joined the cast during the series' second year.

Making It So - Continuing Star Trek: The Next Generation

2012

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1.0

This newly-produced documentary reveals the challenges in producing TNG's groundbreaking third season. All-new cast and crew interviews reveal the drastic changes to the creative and writing staff which led to the series' major turning point with the arrival of new show-runner Michael Piller. Also features an in-depth look at the making of the season's most popular episodes including THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.

Resistance Is Futile - Assimilating Star Trek: The Next Generation

2013

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9.0

A candid, first hand account on the development and the making of the controversial Star Trek prequel series, Enterprise. Featuring all-new interviews with cast and crew members including series lead Scott Bakula and co-creators / executive producers Rick Berman and Brannon Braga along with revealing never before seen behind the scenes footage and photos.

To Boldly Go: Launching Enterprise

2013

The Genesis Effect : Engineering the Wrath of Khan poster
NR

This newly-Produced documentary for the blu-ray debut of Star Trek 2: The Director's Cut offers an in-depth exploration on the development, production, and release of the film as well as it's impact and enduring legacy. Featuring all-new interviews and behind the scenes images.

The Genesis Effect : Engineering the Wrath of Khan

2016

The Genesis Effect : Engineering the Wrath of Khan poster
NR

This newly-Produced documentary for the blu-ray debut of Star Trek 2: The Director's Cut offers an in-depth exploration on the development, production, and release of the film as well as it's impact and enduring legacy. Featuring all-new interviews and behind the scenes images.

The Genesis Effect : Engineering the Wrath of Khan

2016

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1.0

This blu-ray exclusive multi-part documentary explores the making of Star Trek: The Next Generation's fifth season and focuses on the drastic changes to the show and the production family after the passing of creator Gene Roddenberry halfway though the year. Features all key cast and crew members sharing their stories of working with Roddenberry and bidding farewell to the Great Bird of the Galaxy.

Requiem - A Remembrance of Star Trek: The Next Generation

2013

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1.0

Newly-produced feature-length documentary exploring the making of TNG's historic final season and focusing on the season's most important moments with recollections from the show's entire cast and key creative personnel spanning the series' 7 seasons. Includes an in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by the show's writers and producers as they attempted to wrap up all the continuing story lines and the difficulties in developing the two-hour series finale while at the same time prepping the first TNG theatrical film - STAR TREK: GENERATIONS with closing thoughts from all the key artists and actors responsible for the show's enduring success and featuring archival behind the scenes footage and photographs.

The Sky's the Limit - The Eclipse of Star Trek: The Next Generation

2014