Comments on: Exclusive Interview: Damon Lindelof On New Release Date and Trek Appealing To Wider Audience

By: Ivana

Ivana — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:18:48 +0000

@Sam Belil: “Any question to who by far is the most popular ST character????”

Of course not. Everybody knows it is and has always been Spock.

By: Weekend Watchers » Blog Archive » Star Trek hype machine revs up

Weekend Watchers » Blog Archive » Star Trek hype machine revs up — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:34:03 +0000

[...] J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” revamp has been smoldering beneath the surface for the most part. There hasn’t been a whole lot of press or hype for the film aside from a few posters released at Comic-Con this summer. Really, the most we’ve heard about the flick is hubbub over the release date change from this December to May 2009. [...]

By: Devorah

Devorah — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:00:43 +0000

On March 20, 2008 Spock will beam-in as part of “Mirror Universe,” an art exhibition of Star Trek inspired works by Devorah Sperber which includes a life sized interpretation of Spock “beaming-in” the gallery, constructed from 25,000+ colored beads. The exhibition runs from March 20- April 26 in New York City.

Gallery web site: http://www.carengolden.com

Images and text: http://www.devorahsperber.com/caren_golden_show_3_08/index.html

By: Irish Trekki

Irish Trekki — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:55:06 +0000

#171
You would then hope that they’d keep the momentum with a sequel, say 3 years later!

By: Kevin Walker

Kevin Walker — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:27:23 +0000

It seems to me that long delays between Trek movies is part of their problem. Non-fans lose the momentum of their interest, and fans will accept mediocrity just to have SOMETHING released…

By: Irish Trekki

Irish Trekki — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:55:33 +0000

#169
I wish them all the best!

By: Gary Seven

Gary Seven — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:11:05 +0000

Well, I feel for ya, Irish Trekki. Just don’t go after Iowagirl. She’s taken.

By: Irish Trekki

Irish Trekki — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:23:19 +0000

It’s 1.30 again and of course I’m blogging….. I need a girlfriend….. real bad!

By: AJ

AJ — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:32:25 +0000

165: Marketing…this is where Trek goes Century 21. And it’s up to JJ and TPTB to do it right.

By: Floydhead Max!

Floydhead Max! — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:09:10 +0000

Wow, what a weird thred this has turned into.

I agree with AJ, this is gonna be huge!

I hate waiting as much as anyone, but if it insures the future of trek, then so be it.

As far as those already critical of JJ’s reboot, without having seen any of it yet, as well as writing tretsies on how GR ’s philosophy will change the world, I will remind you all of what The Shat had to say: “GET A LIFE PEOPLE!! IT’S A TV SHOW!”
Of course it’s my fav TV show, but it’s STILL a TV show. The primary difference between TOS and TNG was that Kirk would generally kick some ass to save the galaxy, and Picard would talk, talk, and talk some more, thus saving the galaxy. Why did sensibilities change, well it might have something to do with TV generally taking violence out compared to the 60’s. with Tipper Gores PRC etc forcing the networks to reduce violence on TV.
Now if they take Kirk and make him act like Picard talking his way out of problems, then this movie will suck. If they remember that Kirk kicks butt and takes names. has plenty of action and don’t have Chris Pine overact trying to win some kind of academy award, then all will be fine.
I believe that the point of the interview where he was referring to modern sensibilities comes more down to things like editing with the faster cuts, and not having those long extended diologue scenes. That’s what people are used to now. Christ, just watch lost or alias, or MI-3. Very fast paced, very action oriented, no long boring extended diologue scenes dragging down the show.

I think it will be fine, Have a little faith people……

Oh, and congrates to Gary and IG!! Hope you two are happy together!!
Mazel Tov!

Until Next Time, I now will get down from my soapbox and end my rant…….
FM!!