Star Trek XI in 2008 Written/Directed by JJ Abrams
#276
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Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet
Test footage was just leaked. They're going for a very different Trek:
I've seen this bit before, months ago, and to this day the arrangement of the music sticks with me. It's so simple, but so perfectly complements the era and feel of the piece.
#278
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I'm a HUGE trek fan and I still have no interest in this stupid idea for a movie. I think I'll enjoy that youtube clip more than this train wreck of a movie.
#280
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Ummm what??
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Shatner's Kirk not aboard for new `Trek'
LOS ANGELES - The original Capt. Kirk is disheartened he won't get to boldly go anywhere with his old pal Spock in the new "Star Trek" movie.
While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year's science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.
"I couldn't believe it. I'm not in the movie at all. Leonard, God bless his heart, is in, but not me," Shatner, 76, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "I thought, what a decision to make, since it obviously is a decision not to make use of the popularity I have to ensure the movie has good box office. It didn't seem to be a wise business decision."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071026/...illiam_shatner
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Shatner's Kirk not aboard for new `Trek'
LOS ANGELES - The original Capt. Kirk is disheartened he won't get to boldly go anywhere with his old pal Spock in the new "Star Trek" movie.
While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year's science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.
"I couldn't believe it. I'm not in the movie at all. Leonard, God bless his heart, is in, but not me," Shatner, 76, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "I thought, what a decision to make, since it obviously is a decision not to make use of the popularity I have to ensure the movie has good box office. It didn't seem to be a wise business decision."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071026/...illiam_shatner
#281
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I don't get it. Are you shocked he's not in it, or shocked he beleive's he's a necessary part to ensure a "good business decision"?
Originally Posted by stingermck
Ummm what??
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Shatner's Kirk not aboard for new `Trek'
LOS ANGELES - The original Capt. Kirk is disheartened he won't get to boldly go anywhere with his old pal Spock in the new "Star Trek" movie.
While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year's science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.
"I couldn't believe it. I'm not in the movie at all. Leonard, God bless his heart, is in, but not me," Shatner, 76, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "I thought, what a decision to make, since it obviously is a decision not to make use of the popularity I have to ensure the movie has good box office. It didn't seem to be a wise business decision."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071026/...illiam_shatner
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Shatner's Kirk not aboard for new `Trek'
LOS ANGELES - The original Capt. Kirk is disheartened he won't get to boldly go anywhere with his old pal Spock in the new "Star Trek" movie.
While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year's science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.
"I couldn't believe it. I'm not in the movie at all. Leonard, God bless his heart, is in, but not me," Shatner, 76, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "I thought, what a decision to make, since it obviously is a decision not to make use of the popularity I have to ensure the movie has good box office. It didn't seem to be a wise business decision."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071026/...illiam_shatner
#283
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Originally Posted by Patman
I'm guessing Shatner wanted too much money to make a cameo appearance.
#285
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Originally Posted by Superman07
I don't get it. Are you shocked he's not in it, or shocked he beleive's he's a necessary part to ensure a "good business decision"?
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Originally Posted by TallGuyMe
My vote is that this is all a big marketing joke... and he will indeed be in it.
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Originally Posted by stingermck
shocked he's not in it. I thought a cameo would be cool.
#289
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Originally Posted by Seantn
What a sad, false statement. He's popular, but not as a big movie star.
As for the other comment about the ST:IV comments - that was 20+ years ago! Plus, if you watch that Mind Meld dvd you'll see another side, which I would argue shows he has matured.
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Originally Posted by devilshalo
So are we then to just forget about Generations? or (as I explained to Brannon) are we still in the nexus?
I thought I touched in this in another post in this thread, but I would gladly accept the following conversation:
Spock: Captain, it is agreeable to see you again after that incident of unpleasantness.
Kirk: Yeah, that was a bitch, wasn't it?
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Originally Posted by Superman07
As for the other comment about the ST:IV comments - that was 20+ years ago! Plus, if you watch that Mind Meld dvd you'll see another side, which I would argue shows he has matured.
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Originally Posted by Seantn
What a sad, false statement. He's popular, but not as a big movie star.
I'm sure he doesn't have any hard feelings against JJ, if indeed he's not in the movie (as others have mentioned, this smells like a press "plant" by Shatner - so fans will be suprised when he pops up at the end of the film in a cameo).
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Yep. Shatner is totally aware of the public image of him being "full of himself" and intentionally, and dryly, plays it up whenever possible. I think it's hilarious (as it's intended to be), but others fall for it hook, line and sinker.
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Originally Posted by devilshalo
So are we then to just forget about Generations? or (as I explained to Brannon) are we still in the nexus?
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Originally Posted by Numanoid
Yep. Shatner is totally aware of the public image of him being "full of himself" and intentionally, and dryly, plays it up whenever possible. I think it's hilarious (as it's intended to be), but others fall for it hook, line and sinker.
Hmmmmmmmmm.
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Originally Posted by riley_dude
You sure it's an act? When I saw him at a convention in the mid 70's he told everyone to put there hands down because he was still speaking.
Hmmmmmmmmm.
Hmmmmmmmmm.
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Greenwood shipshape in new 'Trek'
By Borys Kit and Carly Mayberry
Nov 8, 2007
Bruce Greenwood has been cast as Christopher Pike, the Starship Enterprise's first captain, in J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" feature for Paramount.
The character of Capt. Pike appeared in the original unaired pilot that Gene Roddenberry created. The pilot was rejected by CBS and then shown to NBC, which turned it down, though it liked the concept enough to commission a second pilot. (Only the character of Spock survived the redevelopment.)
Pike was later weaved back into Star Trek lore as the ship's first captain and appeared in a two-part episode.
Abrams' "Trek" is expected to start shooting this month. It is understood that the movie chronicles the early days of the Enterprise crew.
Greenwood, repped by Gersh and Binder Entertainment, plays two roles in Todd Haynes' "I'm Not There" and appears in "National Treasure: Book of Secrets."
By Borys Kit and Carly Mayberry
Nov 8, 2007
Bruce Greenwood has been cast as Christopher Pike, the Starship Enterprise's first captain, in J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" feature for Paramount.
The character of Capt. Pike appeared in the original unaired pilot that Gene Roddenberry created. The pilot was rejected by CBS and then shown to NBC, which turned it down, though it liked the concept enough to commission a second pilot. (Only the character of Spock survived the redevelopment.)
Pike was later weaved back into Star Trek lore as the ship's first captain and appeared in a two-part episode.
Abrams' "Trek" is expected to start shooting this month. It is understood that the movie chronicles the early days of the Enterprise crew.
Greenwood, repped by Gersh and Binder Entertainment, plays two roles in Todd Haynes' "I'm Not There" and appears in "National Treasure: Book of Secrets."
#300
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Originally Posted by devilshalo
Abrams' "Trek" is expected to start shooting this month.
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