In the spirit of truly great adventures, the latest notables to join the red carpet coterie of stars for the Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival and Expositions' (JVAFF) gala Oct. 6, 2006, launch event at L.A.' Shrine Auditorium are celebrated cast members from the original STAR TREK TV series: Walter Koenig (Ensign Pavel Chekov), Majel Barrett (Christine Chapel), Rene Auberjonois (Constable Odo), Dominic Keating (Lieutenant Malcom Reed) and Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi).
For 15 years, the spectacular JVAFF has been France's most eagerly anticipated film festival. In 2007, the festival will relocate to Los Angeles and become an annual two-week event at the 6,000+ seat Shrine Auditorium, whose massive stage will be officially renamed "The Jules Verne Stage" on Oct. 6. This one-night launch event is hosted by actor Malcolm McDowell. Special awards will go to film legends Harrison Ford and George Lucas and pre-eminent primatologist Dame Jane Goodall, and the evening also features the U.S. premiere of the film EXPLORERS: FROM THE TITANIC TO THE MOON
