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Orci Ready To Engage Trek Fans July 31, 2007

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek (2009 film) , 265 comments

I had a chance to talk to Star Trek co-writer Roberto Orci at an evening event during Comic Con. For the most part we just chatted informally just like any two Trekkies, but I did ask him about some fans’ questions regarding how the new film will fit into Trek’s canon. Orci admitted that in the case of his (and writing partner Alex Kurtzman’s) recent film Transformers - they did make some significant changes in the universe, but that that film was translating a cartoon to a live action film. However, he also made it clear that any changes to Star Trek would be much more carefully considered. Orci (emphatically) said:

We are ready to engage any fans…lovingly…over the plot of Star Trek.

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TOS-R Goes Widescreen In Japan

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: TOS Remastered , 112 comments

As previously reported TOS-R made its debut in Japan (starting July 21st). This is first place to show the remastered Original Series outside the USA and it appears that the Japanese are also the first to see TOS-R in 16×9 widescreen. Here are some comparison images

live action shot USA v Japan

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New ‘Star Trek’ Gets Big Coverage July 30, 2007

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 101 comments

News of the original Spock (Leonard Nimoy) joining a new Spock (Zachary Quinto) in J.J. Abrams’ new Star Trek movie was big news around the world. All the major news wires (AP, UPI and Reuters) ran with the story – getting the story into hundreds of news outlets such as CNN, The Guardian (UK), and even Forbes. It was also covered on some TV shows, including a debate segment on G4’s Attack of the Show.

Review: Star Trek: Klingons — Blood Will Tell #4

by Mark Martinez , Filed under: Comics, Review, TOS , 18 comments

Blood Will Tell #4 is the latest in IDW’s series of famous Trek stories told from the Klingon point of view. In this case: "Day of the Dove."

K’ahlynn accompanies her grandfather, Kahnrah, to the Museum of Military Triumph and Conquest. They meet Morglar, an old comrade of Kahnrah’s, and former security officer aboard the Voh’Tahk, commanded by Kang. Morglar recollects the events of Day of the Dove.

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Interview With Zachary Quinto [UPDATED] July 29, 2007

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, ST09 Cast , 85 comments

At Comic Con I had moment to chat with Zacharay Quinto, the new Spock for the 2008 Star Trek film. Quinto provides some clues to the film and also discusses working with Leonard Nimoy and his thoughts on the Trek franchise and fans (and Shatner).

click more for the interview…

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Robbie Williams Rumor Not True

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 28 comments

Just an update on the rumor that singer Robbie Williams was the leading candidate to be the new Kirk. Although Paramount policy is to not comment on rumors, a source tells TrekMovie.com that it is 100% not true, and it seems likely that Williams own people are behind the rumor. So that is enough of that.

Trek Producers Behr, Moore and Fuller On Latest Trek News July 28, 2007

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek Franchise , 57 comments

I ran into three different Trek writer and producing vets today at Comic Con and had quick moments to get reactions on the news Zachary Quinto is the new Spock and Leonard Nimoy will be joining him in the new Star Trek movie. Here is what they had to say.

Ron Moore (TNG, DS9, ST: GEN)

[Quinto] is a great choice…sure why not? I am curious who they pick for Kirk. I think they should go with an unknown…somebody we have never hears of.

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Search For Clues In The New ‘Star Trek’ Poster and T-Shirt

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 117 comments

In a new Variety article (‘Most Anticipated Films of Comic Con’ where Trek is # 2 behind Indy 4 and ahead of Dark Knight) producer Damon Lindelof is quoted saying:

There may be a couple (clues) in terms of T-shirts and movie posters floating around the Con that may signal to fans when and where our movie is going to be set.

So here are high res images of each

(front)

(back)

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Breathe In The “This Side Of Paradise” Preview July 27, 2007

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: TOS-R Preview , 48 comments

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The Remastered "This Side Of Paradise" airs this weekend…preview courtesy of STARTREK.COM

CBS Testing Remastering TNG in HD

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: TNG, TOS Remastered , 121 comments

I had a moment to have a chat with some of the CBS team behind the TOS Remastered project at Comic Con about what’s next (after TOS). David Grant tells TrekMovie.com that they have "had discussions" to bring Star Trek The Next Generation onto high definition. They have also created an HD test for one episode. One concern is the visual effects which were were done in video and therefore more difficult to translate to HD. The team are seeing if the effects can be ‘upresed’ or if they need to be entirely redone (as they did with TOS). Ryan Adams says "that is part of the tests that we are trying to massage and figure out." No decisions made yet on if, when or how, but TrekMovie.com will keep an eye on this exciting potential project.

Tabloid Rumor: Robbie Williams as Kirk

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Rumor, ST09 Cast , 126 comments

RobbieWilliamsKirk There is a new rumor being floated by the UK’s Daily Star tabloid that singer Robbie Williams (wiki page) is in "final discussions" to be the new James T. Kirk in the new Star Trek film. According to their report Williams is a big time Trekkie who "jumped at the chance." The Star even claims to have a quote from director JJ Abrams saying "I think he’d be a good Captain Kirk. The Kirk in my movie is quite young, it’s like the early years…. But I can’t comment on who we are casting just yet. You’ll have to wait." TrekMovie.com cannot confirm this rumor and has heard nothing about it to date (unlike both the Nimoy and Quinto casting which there were rumblings of for the last couple months).

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Comic Con: Video of JJ Abrams Star Trek Panel July 26, 2007

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 149 comments

(better angle from IFC)

more: highlights and quotes

Comic Con: Abrams Confirms Nimoy and Quinto – Still Wants Shatner + New Poster [UPDATED + Photos]

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , comments closed

Highlights from Comic Con panel on (2008):

All producers attended (Abrams, Orci, Kurtzman, Lindelof, Burk, and Leopold)
Poster revealed (right)
Zachary Quinto introduced as new Spock
Leonard Nimoy introduced to be in the film (playingSpock)
Abrams says they are ‘desperately’ trying to find a way to get William Shatner into the film, but will not just ’shove him in’
No Kirk has been cast
Quinto will be influenced by Nimoy’s take, but will put own spin. Honored to be working with Nimoy.
Nimoy says script is ‘fabulous’ and predicts "this is going to be a great movie"

UPDATE: Watch the video

More quotes from Abrams, Quinto and Nimoy below

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