Comments on: Quinto-As-Spock Deal Almost Done [UPDATED]

By: Dennis Bailey

Dennis Bailey — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:32:59 +0000

#141: “In the end, whatever one thinks, it’s all just entertainment. If it succeeds, fine. If not, so be it. Life goes on.”

Absolutely Right(TM).

By: John

John — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:59:37 +0000

Ya, but to release it Christmas day….seems kind of odd

By: Xai

Xai — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 05:20:12 +0000

#143 John
Christmas time is an excellent release time…kids out of school, etc

By: seangh

seangh — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 05:14:36 +0000

It’s kinda traditional to release Trek flicks during December (ish):

Title Release date
Star Trek: The Motion Picture December 7, 1979
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan June 4, 1982
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock June 1, 1984
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home November 26, 1986
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier June 9, 1989
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country December 6, 1991
Star Trek: Generations November 18, 1994
Star Trek: First Contact November 22, 1996
Star Trek: Insurrection December 11, 1998
Star Trek: Nemesis December 13, 2002
Star Trek XI December 25, 2008

By: John

John — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:54:22 +0000

I’m worried about the Christmas Day release…is that a good day to release a film?

By: Xai

Xai — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:29:06 +0000

I am still amazed that this film has been doomed to fail by some posters because it doesn’t fit exactly what they want to see and yet what do we as fans truly know?..
As reported by Trekmovie (and I might have skipped something..)
Christmas ‘08 release
Directed by JJ Abrams
Written by O&K
A Paramount picture
likely an early TOS period movie featuring Kirk and Spock
Nimoy’s likely in, Shatner, likely not (still rumor)
partly filmed in iceland
Zach Quinto will likely play Spock
…I know there’s more but the point is that we could well be looking at a very good movie and to assume it’s bad before it’s filmed, edited and shown is very closed minded. Everyone’s entitled to opinion but at least have a vaild reason.

By: Shadow6283

Shadow6283 — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:14:02 +0000

#128-

The Force is strong with that one. :D

Methinks, misplaced may be their confidence in JJ, as is their faith in the Dark Side of “Situational Expediency.”

Abrams isn’t really getting off on the right foot in certain respects. If he’s not careful, he’s gonna end up in the same fix Devlin & Emmerich found themselves in after “Gadzilla.” Yes, I said “Gadzilla.” Because it sure in as hell wasn’t “Godzilla,” and the B.O. proved it. No matter the reason, things people remember fondly from many years, are quick to balk at something that deviates from it too much.

The Gamesters of Paramount are rolling the dice. While there’ll always be a certain number of Thralls to stampede each other to cry havoc in the arena, many more will take a wait and see attitude, and those outnmuber the former by far greater numbers that cannot be ignored. And it shall be they, and not the Slaughterhouse Gang who ultimately determine STXI’s success or failure.

In the end, whatever one thinks, it’s all just entertainment. If it succeeds, fine. If not, so be it. Life goes on.

By: Buckaroohawk

Buckaroohawk — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:55:20 +0000

In Stanky’s defense, he has made some interesting points regarding the inherent hurdles in a project such as the new Trek movie. JJ Abrams and his team have a very thin tightrope to walk here and it would be very easily for them to slip, fall, and take Star Trek with them.

On the other hand, his obstinate refusal to accept any potential positive attributes of this film did sometimes grate on the nerves. He doesn’t want to see Trek messed with any more than it has been, and that’s a good thing. Unfortunately, he’s just not willing to believe that the new film might not do that.

Stanky, I for one hope you’re not gone for good. You and I have had our differences, but you’ve been far more intelligent in depicting your viewpoint that some others here. Even if you don’t post for a while, I hope you’ll drop by and continue to read the posts. In any case, I wish you the best as you surf the ‘net.

By: TrekNerd

TrekNerd — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:51:00 +0000

“Looking at the age of Vulcans, Spock could very well be 50 or 60 Earth years in age, before he even joins up with starfleet.”

Then how old is Amanda, especially in Journey to Babel and The Voyage Home?

By: Michael Hall

Michael Hall — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:41:48 +0000

Jeez. Lot of contention over a film of which not a single frame has been shot, let alone seen. A film based on a property whose effect was to make folks feel good about their lives, and the human condition. That’s quite a shame, and I hope not a preview of what’s to come.