New Star Trek Movie for 2008

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » April 21, 2006, 2:48 pm

The original Star Trek crew movies were the best. Going back to the pre TV series days of the academy might make for an interesting movie. I wonder who they'll get to play Kirk and Spock.

Report: 'Star Trek' set for '08 revival
Variety: J.J. Abrams to take the helm

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- More than three years after the last "Star Trek" movie crashed at the box office, the venerable sci-fi franchise is being revived by the director of the upcoming "Mission: Impossible" sequel, Daily Variety reported in its Friday edition.

The as-yet-untitled "Star Trek" feature, the 11th since 1979, is aiming for a fall 2008 release through Paramount Pictures, the Viacom Inc. unit looking to restore its box-office luster under new management, the trade paper said.

The project will be directed by J.J. Abrams, whose Tom Cruise vehicle "Mission: Impossible III" will be released by Paramount on May 5. Abrams, famed for producing the TV shows "Alias" and "Lost," will also help write and produce.

Daily Variety said the action would center on the early days of "Star Trek" characters James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock, including their first meeting at Starfleet Academy and first outer-space mission.

The paper described "Star Trek" as Hollywood's most durable performer after James Bond, spawning 10 features that have grossed more than $1 billion and 726 TV episodes from six series.

The 10th film, "Star Trek: Nemesis," bombed at the box office on its December 2002 release, earning just $43 million in North America. Last year, Viacom-owned broadcast network UPN pulled the plug on the low-rated series "Star Trek: Enterprise" following a four-season run.

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Truant · Post by **Truant** » April 21, 2006, 3:58 pm

Star Trek: The Next Defenestration.

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Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » April 21, 2006, 4:10 pm

Your drinking hours start early on Fridays!

Truant · Post by **Truant** » April 21, 2006, 4:11 pm

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miir · Post by **miir** » April 21, 2006, 4:25 pm

Star Trek: The Next Defenestration.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · Post by **Midnyte_Ragebringer** » April 22, 2006, 10:40 am

Star Trek: The Next Defenestration.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » April 23, 2006, 2:30 pm

I hope it's:

Star Trek: The Last Incarnation

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » April 23, 2006, 3:13 pm

Star Trek: Revenge of the Tribbles.

Hoarmurath · Post by **Hoarmurath** » April 24, 2006, 1:01 am

Star Trek: The Trouble With Sequels

Fash · Post by **Fash** » April 24, 2006, 1:20 am

Star Trek: Not as good as Wrath of Kahn

Deward · Post by **Deward** » April 24, 2006, 10:43 am

I personally liked Next Generation a lot more than the original series. Hell I liked Voyager more too. I think a "flashback" movie is stupid. If they want to sell tickets then have them bring in the Borg again. It is always a good money maker. I love the Borg episodes.

Syenye · Post by **Syenye** » April 24, 2006, 11:56 am

this is an odd numbered film =/

Leonaerd · Post by **Leonaerd** » April 24, 2006, 12:03 pm

Deward wrote:I personally liked Next Generation a lot more than the original series. Hell I liked Voyager more too. I think a "flashback" movie is stupid. If they want to sell tickets then have them bring in the Borg again. It is always a good money maker. I love the Borg episodes.

No fucking shit. I was always immediately sold by Borg. Oh man, I remember one movie where the preview showed Picard all bourgeoise (GET IT!?!!?!?!), and I couldn't wait.

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » April 24, 2006, 12:16 pm

I'll still go see it in the theatres. Love the Star Trek universe but I love it even more when they have combat going on. That always looks cool on the big screen.

miir · Post by **miir** » April 24, 2006, 12:34 pm

Star Trek XII: So Very Tired

Kaldaur · Post by **Kaldaur** » April 25, 2006, 11:28 am

Syenye, the even-odd theory no longer holds up after the trainwreck that was Star Trek 10: Nemesis. For those that don't know, there was a long held belief that all the odd-numbered movies blew ass, whereas the even numbered were good flicks. 10 changed that.
I don't put much stock into the even-odd theory, as I've liked many of the old numbered movies, including Generations and Search For Spock.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · Post by **Midnyte_Ragebringer** » April 25, 2006, 11:52 am

I could watch new TNG movies every year. It's a shame they let TNG break up.

dibit_eq · Post by **dibit_eq** » April 25, 2006, 12:08 pm

After killing off Data in the last one, I almost expected them to have a continuation ala Search for Spock... At least the named could be entertaining. Star Trek: Data Recovery.

Moonwynd · Post by **Moonwynd** » April 25, 2006, 12:42 pm

Star Trek XI: The Quest For Cash

I really hope it does well. The original series was magic for me. Sure, I was born in the late 60's...so all I had was reruns....but I could whoop anyone's butt at Star Trek trivia back in the day. Hell, I was even a Trekkie...attending conventions and such.

I enjoyed ST:TNG (after Tasha was killed off and Riker grew a beard!). I really enjoyed DS9...great writing.

We need a movie featuring Garak...and his journey from Cardassian agent for the Obsidian Order to mild mannered tailor

I really am curious as to who will play the roles of Kirk and Spock....talk about tough shoes to fill....Shatner and Nimoy are cultural icons because of those roles.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » April 25, 2006, 3:20 pm

Have they hired competent writers for this one?

Moonwynd · Post by **Moonwynd** » April 25, 2006, 7:31 pm

BTW...

I Grok Spock

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » April 25, 2006, 9:23 pm

masteen wrote:Have they hired competent writers for this one?

Looks like they're getting fresh blood to produce this next movie which is a good thing:

No Berman for Trek XI

And Abrams clarifies prequel buzz.

by Paul Davidson and Stax

April 25, 2006 - Variety reported last week that Paramount Pictures had set J.J. Abrams (M:i:III, Lost) to produce and direct the eleventh Star Trek movie, which they claimed would focus on the early days of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. But now Abrams tells Empire Online that the report was somewhat inaccurate.

"The whole thing was reported entirely without our cooperation," Abrams revealed. "People learned that I was producing a Star Trek film, that I had an option to direct it, they hear rumours of what the thing was going to be and ran with a story that is not entirely accurate."

Although Abrams refused to reveal specifics about his new plot, it MIGHT not necessarily revolve around Kirk and Spock but would take place during their era. (IGN recently learned that Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman had expressed his interest to Abrams in playing a ship's doctor.) "Those characters [Kirk and Spock] are so spectacular. I just think that," Abrams said, "they could live again."

Perhaps the biggest thing Paramount has going for it, though, is its complete abandonment of Star Trek's old guard. The announcement of the eleventh Trek film made no mention of Rick Berman, the producer who has exercised control over both the movies and the various TV shows for some 15 years. It has now been confirmed that Berman is not involved with the new movie in any way. Abrams is taking on the same responsibilities that Berman held.

A large portion of Star Trek fans have long held Berman and co-producer Brennan Braga responsible for the ongoing decline of the franchise, demonstrated notably in the failures of Enterprise and Star Trek: Nemesis. Braga finally called it quits last fall, and now Berman has apparently been forcibly retired from Trek. "Rick Berman is not involved in any way," a Paramount representative told Sci Fi Wire, even though Berman has been working with his own people on a Star Trek prequel for several months.

While fan response remains mixed to the idea of a prequel, Trekweb reports that George Takei, who manned the helm on Kirk's Enterprise, is enthusiastic about the prequel. "This is a startling new development for the Star Trek franchise and I am very excited about the news. … I wonder what Sulu would have been up to in those early days at Starfleet Academy?"

Star Trek XI could be a new beginning for the franchise in both television and films. But is Abrams interested and willing to be the permanent new boss of Trek?

Hoffman tipped for Star Trek role

Oscar winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is apparently being tipped by director JJ Abrams for a role in his upcoming film 'Star Trek 11'.

Abrams recently completed work on the Tom Cruise sequel 'Mission: Impossible III' and is keen to start production of the 'Star Trek' adaptation as soon as possible.

According to IGN FilmForce, Hoffman is being considered for a role as the ship's doctor in the film after impressing Abrams with his villainous role in 'M: I 3'.

'Star Trek 11' will be produced and directed by Abrams and will be based on the events of the hit TV series' 'Enterprise'.

Picts of Hoffman if you don't know who he is:

http://images.google.com/images?q=Phili ... rt=20&sa=N

Fash · Post by **Fash** » April 26, 2006, 1:02 am

Bones?

Jeez I hope it's not 'based on the events of Enterprise', that would be a fucking disaster. Prequels are a disease.

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » April 26, 2006, 11:47 am

NERDS!!!

Nick · Post by **Nick** » April 26, 2006, 1:25 pm

Voronwë wrote:NERDS!!!

Moonwynd · Post by **Moonwynd** » April 26, 2006, 1:30 pm

Nick wrote:
Voronwë wrote:NERDS!!!

For that remark....I am changing my Phaser setting from Stun to Kill!!!!!

Midnyte_Ragebringer · Post by **Midnyte_Ragebringer** » April 26, 2006, 2:28 pm

Moonwynd wrote:
Nick wrote:
Voronwë wrote:NERDS!!!
For that remark....I am changing my Phaser setting from Stun to Kill!!!!!

DO IT! DO IT!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » April 26, 2006, 2:38 pm

The tables have turned. You're a nerd if you're not a Trekkie these days!

Nick · Post by **Nick** » April 26, 2006, 4:37 pm

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Gonzoie - Luclin · Post by **Gonzoie - Luclin** » March 10, 2009, 11:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gty9tLOXpwk

Looks alright.

miir · Post by **miir** » May 6, 2009, 2:23 pm

A quick little who's who in the movie.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/s ... /20090506/

I can't wait to see this!

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » May 6, 2009, 2:30 pm

I'm trying to get someone to watch my girls on Saturday so I can catch this at the Imax. The reviews have been great so far. I'm actually excited about a Star Trek movie!

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » May 6, 2009, 4:43 pm

Grar, why do I have to go out of town to a wedding this weekend of all weekends! GRAR!

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » May 8, 2009, 12:31 pm

It's funny to see opinions change. I never really cared about star trek (2 & 4 movies aside), cared even less about next gen even though a couple of college roomates watched it regularly on a UHF channel that escapes me at the moment. But I would be interested in seeing this, even in the theatre, which I rarely do any longer. I'm not going to miss a well rated actionish movie in the theatre, like I did w/ iron man, again.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » May 8, 2009, 1:04 pm

Chidoro wrote:It's funny to see opinions change. I never really cared about star trek (2 & 4 movies aside), cared even less about next gen even though a couple of college roomates watched it regularly on a UHF channel that escapes me at the moment. But I would be interested in seeing this, even in the theatre, which I rarely do any longer. I'm not going to miss a well rated actionish movie in the theatre, like I did w/ iron man, again.

Funny you mention that. One of the reviews I read said Star Trek is this year's Iron Man.

Sargeras · Post by **Sargeras** » May 8, 2009, 2:00 pm

I saw it last night with my girlfriend, and I will say this... a lot of people are going to love it, and a lot of people are going to hate it.

Post by **Xouqoa** » May 9, 2009, 2:27 am

I thought it was pretty wicked awesome.

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » May 9, 2009, 4:10 am

I was happy to see that this movie was getting good reviews from friends and critics. It gave me a good excuse to go to a theatre for the first time in a while...and I'm very glad I shelled out the cash for this The visual and sound effects are amazing...it's non-stop action the whole way through. It's very intense, but also never takes itself too seriously and has plenty of quality comic relief. I'd recommend seeing it in theatres- I can't imagine it being as good on a small screen with lower sound quality.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » May 9, 2009, 8:51 am

Saw it at an imax theatre here in dc...shit this movie was good. That's one of the best space scifi movies I've ever seen. Well written, good motives for the cast in the script, the antagonist isn't some far fetched megalomaniac...he was you, or me, or any of us.

Felt it may have had a little too many nuggets/references in the movie for fans of the previous works with this crew, which is fine to me and all the others that get them, but for people who don't know star trek, its probably not gonna work as well for those folks who don't know the "other side" of those jokes.

Sartori · Post by **Sartori** » May 9, 2009, 10:15 pm

Simon Pegg is the shit

Kaldaur · Post by **Kaldaur** » May 9, 2009, 11:15 pm

It was a great movie if you aren't a Trekkie.
It was a great movie if you are a Trekkie who is happy other people are going to see it for the first time.
It was a shitty movie if you are a Trekkie who loves the lore of the show and the meaning behind it.
It was a decent movie if you are a Trekkie with no real investment in the lore of the show.

That should about cover the bases.

Ransure · Post by **Ransure** » May 10, 2009, 12:37 pm

loved it....

Although, I think my GF will leave me if I ever take her to a scifi movie premier again. I really think that some of the people there hadnt seen sunlight in years... I did see it in IMAX though... and I was pretty disappointed, this movie was not filmed in IMAX, so it was just shown on a big screen with really loud sound effects. The watchmen was amaxing in IMAX.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » May 10, 2009, 2:40 pm

Ransure wrote:loved it....

Although, I think my GF will leave me if I ever take her to a scifi movie premier again. I really think that some of the people there hadnt seen sunlight in years... I did see it in IMAX though... and I was pretty disappointed, this movie was not filmed in IMAX, so it was just shown on a big screen with really loud sound effects. The watchmen was amaxing in IMAX.

I think Watchmen was simply upscaled to fit IMAX and not filmed in IMAX. Even The Dark Knight only had select scenes that were shot with an IMAX camera.

I found the offical Watchmen specs:

Technical specifications for
Watchmen (2009)

Film negative format (mm/video inches)
35 mm

Cinematographic process
Super 35

Printed film format
35 mm (anamorphic)

Aspect ratio
2.35 : 1

So, it was definately not shot with IMAX cameras.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » May 11, 2009, 6:00 am

Best Start Trek movie ever. This movie rocked all all levels.

New Kirk: Excellent!

New Spock: Excellent!

New Scottie: Like the actor, not too bad in this role.

Sulu: good job

Uhura: Excellent!

Pike: Excellent!

Screw the "lore" of Star Trek. This movie was hella entertaining. I like all the changes.

[Show]: The was one ewok moment (the "cutesie alien picked u with Scottie at the outpost) and one needless large creature chase scene (there really was no reason for those beast chasing scenes) but other than that, stupendous and even those moments didnt detract from the movie, they just could have been cut.

1. Star Trek (2009)
2. Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (would have no problem rating this as the best Trek movie)
3. Start Trek IV: Voyage Home
Everything Else

I like that they didnt try and go all super sci fi. I like the more recognizable Earth in this movie.

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » May 11, 2009, 12:00 pm

[Show]: I love how they altered the timeline the way they did. This means that they can do anything with a sequel and it would be alright. Spock and Uhura can get their freak on now.

Just Awesome.

Psyloche · Post by **Psyloche** » May 11, 2009, 12:53 pm

I enjoyed the movie overall, but there are a few nitpicking/nerd_minor_rage? things...

Spoilering just incase, because like I said, I liked the movie and don't want to ruin the experience of anyone else...

[Show]: I understand the idea behind alternate universe/timeline to reboot the series and not run into the "BUT THESE FACTS CONTRADICT THIS OLDER MOVIE/EPISODE/SHOW", but it's still kind of a kick in the teeth to me anyway. I just think that they could have taken an entirely new group of characters and had them off in another area doing cool things.

Shaky cam, we need to know that the action is fast paced, thrilling and the characters are in very hectic situation, but come on! I'm not one of them, and I want to fucking see what's going on. As a side note, I've not bitched that much about shaky cam in previous movies, I might be getting old wtf.

I think there are a few others, but they escape me right now because I want to go eat lunch.

As a person who enjoyed most of the original series (granted I was a kid so almost anything "in space" was cool to me) and TNG show/movies, I enjoyed this movie. I think, as has probably been said already in this thread, people who aren't that into Star Trek would enjoy this as an Action/Sci-Fi movie. There were certainly some inside jokes people who have watched the old shows/movies will get and those who haven't won't, but they don't beat you over the head with them. Thoroughly enjoyed the acting in this movie and thought it was pretty fucking refreshing to a lot of the movies I've been seeing in the last year.

I may end up seeing this more than once in the theater, wife fell asleep (she's pregnant, she's allowed to!).

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » May 11, 2009, 2:33 pm

As our group was getting ready to go inside to watch the film I had to stop and wonder. How many computer systems/networks were going untended on Friday afternoon. All the IT geeks were at the movie.

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