Pegg Geeked Out On Star Trek March 15, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast , trackback
Playing Scotty in the new Star Trek is a dream come true for Simon Pegg. In a new interview with Collider the actor says “I am such a roaring geek. I still have the bruises from pinching myself.” In the in depth interview the actor shows off his geek cred in talking about about getting the Star Trek job, his feelings about Abrams, the script, the original Doohan, and even Trek fan films.
Pegg on Abrams, the script, Trek, fan films and more
Pegg told Collider that Abrams reached out to him for M:I:3 after being impressed with his zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead. Pegg’s work on on M:I:3 film is likely what got him the gig for Scotty which again was offered directly from Abrams (this time via email). The admiration seems to go both ways, Pegg saying “I don’t have praise high enough for that man. As we say here in the UK he’s the dog’s bollocks.” Pegg gave Abrams a vote of confidence on the film in a message to fans: “put your trust in JJ, you will not be disappointed.” Pegg, who is an accomplished writer (and a geek) also made a high compliment to Star Trek co-writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. When asked asked if he was able to work any lines or ideas into the film, he replied “No need.”
Pegg showed his respect for James Doohan, the original Scotty, saying:
I’m very aware that the character of Scotty belongs to James Doohan the man is a legend and it will always be his. Anything I do is a tribute to him. I actually got to meet his son Chris, which was a real treat. He told me a few stories from the old days, not least actually being on set when they were shooting “The Trouble With Tribbles.” He gave me a little bit of Dilthium Crystal from the show. I felt honored.
And Pegg displayed his inner Trekkie when asked to rank each of the shows:
Oh jeez, that’s a big question. I would say The Original because it’s the original, TNG because it reignited the franchise, Voyager because of 7 of 9, Deep Space 9 because of that fantastic throwback episode, the cartoon because I remember it vaguely, and lastly, Enterprise because I never saw it. An honorable mention must go to Star Trek: New Voyages which can be found on the net which has to be one of the most amazing examples of fan based dedication out there. It’s impossible not to get high on the love. I would say Shatner’s Kirk is my favorite Captain because he created such a brilliantly charismatic character. Having said that, I must ask the world to prepare for the wonder of Chris Pine.
Just a geek
Pegg showed more geek cred in the interview. For example he is clearly a fan of Lost created by Abrams and fellow Trek producer Damon Lindelof, telling Collider that he tried to corner JJ Abrams and ask him “who are the Oceanic 6?” He also talked about geeking out working on How to Lose Friends & Alienate People where he stars with Kirsten Dunst, Gillian Anderson, Jeff Bridges and Megan Fox, saying he appreciated the fine work, but his inner geek was screaming:”look it’s me with Mary Jane Watson, Special Agent Dana Scully, The Dude and Mikaela from Transformers!”
For much more check out the excellent interview at Collider.com (which is also a great site if you haven’t seen it before).
Pegg on Trek as Sci-fi
With all of that above, it may be worth re-mentioning a quote from Pegg in a previously reported interview with the Australian Herold Sun. The self-described geek was asked if he thought the new Star Trek was ’serious sci-fi’ to which he replied:
Very much so. It’s not at all ironic. It’s not a jokey take on the original series. It’s a faithful and loving installment in the ongoing mythology of the show.
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Pegg’s involvement is what has me most excited about this film. :)
Knock’em dead Simon. No pun intended.
How can we like this man as Scotty?! He say’s all the right things and he seems sincere and he’s appreciative of the chance to be a part of Trek
I got a dilithium crystal from chris too. the Doohan family has a website where they sell them.I’m not sure if they have any left but you can check out their site at
http://www.dilithiumcrystal.com
I’m beginning to really like this guy!
kg
I really hope he’s able to do the American convention circuit as much as his schedule allows (and as often as he finds himself on this side of the pond to begin with). It sounds like Pegg has the capacity to do honor to Doohan both onscreen and off, and with that kind of obvious warmth, the fans will love having him around.
Glad you wrote this, Anthony. It’s very encouraging to see some cast members so excited. It’s contagious!!
kg
It is so heartwarming to read Pegg’s interviews. One comes away with the feeling that he not only respects Doohan deeply, but also took a tremendous interest in his character of Scotty and enjoyed his time on the Trek set.
So I take it that Kirk doesn’t belong to Shatner, but Scotty belongs to Doohan, Spock belongs to Nimoy, and McCoy belongs to Kelley? Every ones role will be a tribute to the original actor/actress that played, except Shatner? Instead he gets the slap in the face “oh we never really liked your hammy portrayl of Kirk, so we are changing him to have absolutely nothing to do with you”, tribute?
This is a great article and I am very happy with Peggs enthusiasm, but I can’t get all warm and fuzzy about this knowing the extreme opposite is going on with Shatner’s Kirk. We are seriously suppose to think this is Okay? I’m so confused………
As we say here in the UK he’s the dog’s bollocks.”
Just wondering how to work that into a conversation.
IMHO Rowan Atkinson would have been a better choice to play Scotty.
The casting for this new Star Trek is very exciting! As a longtime Trek fan, I see no reason why there can’t be alternate versions of Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Scotty and the rest. It worked for the New Voyages/Phase II crew online. Worked for James Bond. Worked for Doctor Who. Hell, it worked as far back as Sherlock Holmes! What remains timeless about Trek are the ideas and the characters themselves. As long as the essential characterizations remain more or less intact, I’d love to see how this “Next Generation” interprets them! And being a huge fan of Pegg’s ‘Shaun of the Dead’ and John Cho of ‘Harold and Kumar’ fame, it seems JJ Abrams and co. really went for top-drawer talent on this film. Can’t wait to see it!
Doctor Who wasn’t alternate versions, it was always the same character /different regerations within strict canon.
Trek is so much more than Shat….I can’t wait to see this movie and I think that the new cast is great! don’t hate the new Trek simply because of Personal Bias toward who plays Kirk.
Haha! I loved the part about the Oceanic 6. Too bad he didn’t get an answer for us. :P
I’m also glad to hear how much he likes Star Trek. I think he’ll do a fine job. :D
Loving this guy! Let’s go grab a pint!
As I said before, Simon is a class act. I must say that Simon, Robert Orci and J.J. went out of their way to make me feel comfortable on the set and they all took time out of their busy schedules to sit down and chat with me.
Meeting them and the rest of the cast was definitely one of the high points in my life and it is something I will never forget. Actually, Simon and I still keep in touch and email each other on a regular basis. He’s a very funny guy on and off camera.
I also had the pleasure of meeting Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Anton Yelchin and Marlene Forte and even spent a little time talking with Nimoy. I can‘t wait for May 2009, as there is so much I want to tell you guys.
Chris
PS. I see there’s a link to my website above. If you would like a Dilithium Crystal (don’t have too many left), I will reimburse your paypal 20% off of any sale if you mention that you heard about it on trekmovie.com
#17 Chris we would definitly love to hear everything you’ve got to say about the movie, we understand why you can’t tell us all you know, but we can wait impatiently but we can wait. Hey I agree Pegg is going to be awesome in the role Scotty . I just wish May of 09 would get here a little sooner , I think the vast majority of us share these sentiments.
Re: #17. Chris Doohan
We always appreciate it when you take the time to visit. You sound like a really wonderful man. I’ll bet your father was very proud of you.
It must be killing you to refrain from telling us about the movie. I remember as a kid when I had a secret that I wasn’t supposed to tell (let alone know) I was just bursting at the seams. (Nana nana naaaa na etc.) Anyway, we acknowledge that and also admire the restraint you’re showing.
No, no, actually we don’t. WE WANT TO KNOW!
Sorry. Momentary slip. Just promise you’ll tell us as soon as J.J. gives you the “ok”.
I’d LOVE a Dilithium Crystal but my husband would ABSOLUTELY KILL ME if I ordered one. He doesn’t share my passion for Star Trek.
Now I REALLY must go.
kg
There’s an interesting scene in one of the episode of the British sitcom “Spaced” that may apply here. Peggs character works at a comic book store but keep getting in trouble because he keeps telling the kids of for saying “The Phantom Menace” was a good movie.
There is even a flashback to the time when his character was so disillusioned with what George Lucas had turned his favorite film series in that his character set fire to a huge pile of Star Wars merchandise – his entire collection.
It’s a hilarious show that also proved the guy is as much a geek as Will Wheaton.
#17:
Chris, Your dad will FOREVER be the only authentic Scotty in my book! I’m staying home the day this movie opens & watching the ‘real McCoy’ (no pun intended) on DVD.
Here are some great and heartfelt quotes!
#21
Ironic that you will miss seeing Chris in the movie.
Anthony, there just weren’t enough pictures for me to wrap my brain around the article. Kidding.
#9
Agreed. Although I appreciate Pegg’s respect he’s repeatedly expressed for James Doohan and the role he‘s going to portray, that “off-Shatner” attitude which imo becomes more and more apparent is very disappointing and a major turn-off for me with regard to XI.
#17
Thank you very much for posting here, Chris – your father’s memory will always be held in high regard.
#23: “Ironic that you will miss seeing Chris in the movie”
Not if I watch TMP. Though I many issues with STXI, I’m happy that Chris has a role in it & enjoyed his time on the set.
Iowagirl, I’m wondering where you’re getting an “off-Shatner” attitude from Pegg? He is quoted in the article as saying that William Shatner’s Kirk is his favorite. He just also happens to mention that we should get ready for Chris Pine as Kirk which I take as meaning he’s doing a great job. As a matter of fact, I don’t seem to recall anyone from the new cast as having an “off-Shatner” attitude. I guess I’m not really even sure how one would properly define such a thing.
Oh, they’ll be there…..
The “wonder of Chris Pine”? The bit player from The Princess Diaries 2?
The only interesting SciFi aspect to Pine is that his grandmother Anne Gwynne was in the 1940 classic serial Flash Gordon Conquers the Universal.
#26
THX-1138, remember the IndyPine discussion? Don’t want to rehash the points I made there, but taking the main inspiration from another actor who has no relation to ST instead of making the logical choice, imo is an indication of a tendency to move away from Shatner’s portrayal and his inspiration. That’s what I meant by off-Shatner. So, I agreed to asc1183 when he said that he’s feeling like everyone’s role will be a tribute to the original actor/actress that played, except Shatner. I have that feeling, too, mainly gathered from the comments we hear from Pine, and from the fact that Abrams‘ surely has given his blessing to everything we hear from any of the XI people.
Granted, Pegg said that Shatner was able to create a brilliantly charismatic character, but he carries on saying “Having said that, I must ask the world to prepare for the wonder of Chris Pine.” So, he puts the two actors in direct contrast, and with his diction he emphasizes Pine‘s portrayal, not Shatner‘s. The re-casts tend to emphazise the original actor‘s portrayal and achievement, not the new one, but only if they‘re not dealing with Kirk/Shatner.
You may consider my attitude nitpicking and overreacting, but this is how I truly feel about it. Those may only be small pieces, one in every news article or interview, but considered together I get that picture.
#17
I used to think Kirk and Spock had the best jobs in the universe ever. I was wrong. You, sir, for one brief, shining moment, had the best job in the universe ever.
And if you have any little bits of your experience you can/will share with us, we’d love to hear it. We eat this stuff up with great relish, you know. :-)
Peace. Live long and prosper.
The Vulcanista }:-|
I would geek out when I meet Pegg. He’s geekable in his own right. Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz were terrific.
Argh- please set phasers on kill for the stupid Will Smith banner! On Firefox it loads completely before the blog even starts to load.
#28 Moogie a lot of actors who were extras and bit players and b movie actors went on to stardom. don’t forget that John Wayne started out a total unknown and thanks to John Ford’s 1939 movie Stage Coach evolved to stardom and if I am not mistaken Jimmy Stewart’s first role was in a Charlie Chan movie. I think you don’t give Chris Pines enough credit, you just keep knocking him down, I think by the lack of responses that your getting ,most of the people here don’t agree with you, myself included and worse don’t take you seriously. In the case of Simon Pegg let’s look at the fact that Chris Doohan who wanted the part of Scotty has given Simon Pegg his blessing and he thinks highly of him and thinks his father would approve of Pegg in the role as well. Pegg is both fine actor and Comedian who can play Scotty. As for Pines this role will make him a star
and a household name.
Everything is looking good from the actors’ point of view. My excitement toward this new movie is reaffirmed each time I read such enthusiastic comments.
Way to go, Simon! As Scotty might say: More power to you!
No worries people, Pine will play Kirk just fine.
The rhyme was completely unintentional.
Besides Pegg, each actor has stated how they will bring something of “their own” to the character they are portraying. I think the whole Shatner debate has put a negative light on the new incarnation of Kirk and made it at least feel like there is some disrespect to the original even though there is none present. I expect Pine to play and Kirk as bold, confident, and larger than life, just like Shatner. A different person is playing him, so I do expect some differences in look and delivery, but not personality. It’s the persona of the charater, the essence, that’s important.
I know this may be slightly off subject and we all don’t spend quite as much time scrutinizing the remastered episodes but this weeks was a wonderful Scotty- sentric (and Spock) episode. That scenes of Scotty in the access tube were just briliant. He really delivered the tension and good humor Mr. Doohan was known for!!! Besides that the nice byplay with Spock was just terrific!!! I always loved this episode, very spooky and a great creepy clausterphopic Twighlight Zone feel to it. Scoty saves the day again!!! Uber hot Lee Meriweather in purple little almost nothing outfit !!! Spock in command fondling his Spock’s brain Rubiks Cube devise throughout the whole episode. And the old effects still hold up, that crackling energy in the tube still looks very cool, The Lee Meriweather blinking out into a thin black line still looks effective and quite creepy. Good stuff. I hope The Pegg checks this one out !!!
#33: “the fact that Chris Doohan who wanted the part of Scotty has given Simon Pegg his blessing and he thinks highly of him and thinks his father would approve of Pegg in the role as well”
How fast would Chris’ scenes be deleted if he were to be critical of Pegg?
#36 one of the better episodes of season 3. I always what changed making seasons 1&2 better than 3,can anyone tell me?
#37 I think Chris Doohan is being geniunely honest, when He says that he likes Pegg in the role. Evidently he came to believe that Pegg was the better choice, I sense no false hood here in this regard.
Garovorkin, my old friend—-I’ll say one positive thing about Pine: his grandmother was hot stuff playing Ming’s spy Sonja in Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe. She was also in Ride ‘Em Cowboy with Abbott & Costello, Dick Tracy meets Gruesome & House of Frankenstein, so she’s okay in my book!
And I did say I’m happy for Chris getting a role in STXI, he’s a good guy & IMO should have been cast as Scotty.
I think I read here that Simon revealed in the last article on him here on TrekMovie.com that he was signed up for nine years, meaning that there’s a three-movie deal, meaning that there migh well be at least two sequels to this upcoming Star Trek movie. I think we can thank him for revealing this much.
From what I’ve read, it’s possible that his Scotty will be a breakout character of sorts, although naturally I hope that *every* character in the new movie will be in some sense a breakout character. If so, it seems that Star Trek will be more international than ever before, which is not at all a bad thing, in my view.
Decloaking . . .
I must say I was very dubious of the Pegg casting as Scotty.
However, he sounds like one of us and has become the best salesman this film has.
He has won over this (nervous about the new film) old Trekker.
Recloaking.
moogie final warning for trolling
#29–Of course he is emphasizing Pine’s Kirk. Pine is the one playing Kirk in STXI. I find it funny that you cite Pegg’s comment as a turn off to STXI.
Obviously, nothing any of these people say could ever do anything to give you a positive feeling about it. He is just saying that Pine will give a good performance and due the role justice.
So, let me get this straight. A positive statement about Pine is a negative statement about Shatner?
#37—Shameless. Now you are calling Chris a liar. That’s classy. You should be ashamed of yourself.
Let me just say here folks, that a couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Mr. Pegg after the AICN sponsored screening of “Shaun of the Dead”. There was an after screening party at a Hollywood bar. Pegg and the film’s director, Edgar Wright, were in attendance. Lets just say that in addition to being down to Earth and just plain NICE, he demonstrated that he is truly a geek. His love for the Zombie genre is absolute. When I read his comments about Trek and his part in it, I get the same feeling of dedication and respect. He is totally sincere about it.
In that same spirit, I look at his comments regarding Shatner vs. Pine as a positive thing. I don’t believe he is contrasting the two or portraying their Kirk characterizations as opposites. He is acknowledging, as we do, that no one will replace Shatner’s Kirk. Chris Pine, however, will deliver the goods in a way that will respect the past. Sure, it sounds like interview B.S. but I think it’s on the level. He’s just being a pro and backing up a fellow cast member who will, no doubt, have the most scrutinized performance in the entire film.
Re: #13, I think you missed my point; different actors interpreting the same character. I wasn’t discussing “canon” (which Doctor Who adheres to loosely at best; re-watch the old series, it’s true). But my point was (is), as long as an actor maintains some of the essentials of the character, I find it intriguing to see what they can bring to the table from their own personality! And with Leonard Nimoy playing the “older” Spock, I suspect there will be a ‘Doctor Who’ level of adherence to canon (which suits me fine; strict adherence to guidelines strangled the Trek franchise previously; it collapsed under its own weight, as it were). Now is the time for Trek to truly “re-launch.” And I find the casting choices a step in that direction; familiar, but new.
To the artist formerly know as Closettreker you officially now have the coolest handle in the history of nick names +++++++++++++ and LOL
Regarding the Chris Pine issue, let’s just say that a classic character can have many interpretations. Every Shakespearean actor has his own King Lear. Heck, even James Bond varied each time a different actor played him.
Perhaps Shatner-as-Kirk is Sean Connery to Chris Pine’s Daniel Craig. Both of the latter two have their admirers.
Perhaps Pegg-as-Scotty will be every bit as appealing as James Doohan’s version. I, for one, have high hopes.
#48 Hat Rick well spoken
Nimoy approves. Someone who labels himself a “roaring geek” approves.
Could someone remind me why there’s still this much skepticism about the movie?
I think the folks being hard on Chris Pine for his offhand comments should also recall that J.J. Abrams has said explicitly and publicly (and some of the actors have also quoted him as saying) that he gave each actor license to decide for themselves how much they’d be preserving/honoring from the original cast’s portrayals, which means that if the cast’s relative degree of “homage” is inconsistent, that was a conscious and deliberate choice by the film’s director … so it’s not fair blaming the actors for doing what their director instructed them to do. He could just as well have insisted on a total performance-homage and he could just as well have insisted on a total re-imagining of the performances.
I’m personally waiting for something more substantive than offhand comments before I begin to get worried, either way … but even if the dire fan-fears come true, and Pine’s performance _is_ a deliberate departure, I’d personally chalk that up to the actor’s own ego … and casting an egotistical actor as Kirk strikes me as _very_ right and respectful indeed ;)
Chris Pine was one of Entertainment Weekly’s 30 under 30
the list include shia lebouf, ryan gosling,emile hirsch,Joseph Gordan Levitt,Michael Pitt, Paul Dano ect
heres what the artcile say
CHRIS PINE
AGE 27
BROKE OUT IN… Joe Carnahan’s flashy, amped-up shoot-out flick, Smokin’ Aces.
WHY HIM Because of all the young men in the whole wide world, J.J. Abrams decided to make him the captain of his newest enterprise, the revamped Star Trek.
WHAT’S NEXT Um, Trek. And a flick about wine, Bottle Shock, that played this past Sundance.
some pics
http://s2.supload.com/free/002~2.jpeg/view/
this pic reminds me of kirk
http://s2.supload.com/free/001~3.jpeg/view/
11. I Love My Moogie – March 15, 2008
“IMHO Rowan Atkinson would have been a better choice to play Scotty.”
You’ll get over it.
9. asc1138 – March 15, 2008
“So I take it that Kirk doesn’t belong to Shatner, but Scotty belongs to Doohan, Spock belongs to Nimoy, and McCoy belongs to Kelley? Every ones role will be a tribute to the original actor/actress that played, except Shatner? Instead he gets the slap in the face “oh we never really liked your hammy portrayl of Kirk, so we are changing him to have absolutely nothing to do with you”, tribute?
This is a great article and I am very happy with Peggs enthusiasm, but I can’t get all warm and fuzzy about this knowing the extreme opposite is going on with Shatner’s Kirk. We are seriously suppose to think this is Okay? I’m so confused………”
No actor or director made the quote you wrote about “hammy” (above). Chris Pine mentions he’d like to bring a little Harrison Ford to the part and people scream. Go read the final sentence in his quote and relax.
No one has slapped Shatner physically or otherwise. He’d be IN this movie had he not killed his best known character, IMO.
This is one reason why I hate the internet. Someone says something and others assume it must be true… cuz it’s on the internet.
“They sky is falling, the sky is falling..!”
OMG, the sky is falling????!!!!!!
that’s what I hear
re: 50. Jovan – March 15, 2008
“Nimoy approves. Someone who labels himself a “roaring geek” approves.
Could someone remind me why there’s still this much skepticism about the movie?”
and why the blind enthusiasm for an unproven product based on statements by those involved who naturally will be promoting it no matter what?
until I see some hard evidence of its greatness, I will remain skeptical…
Tell me Stanky, do you believe in life after death?
#44
- So, let me get this straight. A positive statement about Pine is a negative statement about Shatner? -
Not at all – it‘s Pegg‘s diction and the context (it‘s like hey I like Shatner‘s Kirk, but now comes WonderPine), and that nobody so far with respect to Shatner’s Kirk was willing to make a clear statement without any kind of reservation (be it a far-fetched inspiration, or a „having said that..”). Please see also my below answer to Mark.
#45
- He is acknowledging, as we do, that no one will replace Shatner’s Kirk. -
I appreciate your post, but this is exactly what Pegg’s not doing imo, and that is exactly what I for one would like to explicitly hear without ifs and buts from Pine himself, or even better, from Abrams.
You know, I wasn’t at all happy when they first cast him. But he’s really grown on me. Of course it’s like he says and Scotty belongs to Jimmy Doohan, but I’m looking forward to seeing what Simon can do with the character.
Love Him. He is gonna rock.
Well, long time no read………how goes it Bob? You’re a busy fellow these days…
Simon, you are winning me over matey.
Bob, one question……does Nimoy have ANY scenes left to film or is his participation pretty much finished?
It doesn’t seem that any spoilers would be revealed with that simple piece of information……
#29 – Iowagirl – “Granted, Pegg said that Shatner was able to create a brilliantly charismatic character, but he carries on saying “Having said that, I must ask the world to prepare for the wonder of Chris Pine.” So, he puts the two actors in direct contrast, and with his diction he emphasizes Pine‘s portrayal, not Shatner‘s.”
He’s just giving Pine a good wrap. What is he supposed to say? “I don’t believe Pine will ever measure up to Shatner, but he’ll be in the movie anyway?”
My take – Good on Simon. I was worried to death too at the mention of his being cast, but damn is he winning me over big time! He definitely sounds like one of us and comes off very down to earth.
62. Harry Ballz – March 16, 2008
Well, long time no read………how goes it Bob? You’re a busy fellow these days…
A: No complaints.
64. Harry Ballz – March 16, 2008
Bob, one question……does Nimoy have ANY scenes left to film or is his participation pretty much finished?
It doesn’t seem that any spoilers would be revealed with that simple piece of information……
A: He is NOT finished, by God! Much cool stuff left to do.
Some here are really overreacting to Pegg’s comments on Shatner/Pine! C’mon, after displaying some true knowledge and genuine love of Trek, he says Shatner’s Kirk is his favorite of the captains. (One might expect he’d like his fellow Brit Patrick Stewart best, but no.) My read on Pegg’s praise for Pine is simply that we will appreciate his portrayal of Kirk. I don’t see that as dissing Shatner in favor of Pine.
I just realised why I like Pegg in all his interviews! He’s basically one of us and is as thrilled as any of us would be to be a part of the film. Also if you want to see more of Pegg’s comedic tallent, check out his series Spaced! Hillarious!
If you want to see his friend Nick Frost (His friend in Shaun of the Dead) Check out Hyperdrive also gut wrenchingly funny!
#69
I would love to see Nick Frost in that movie.
As Cyrano Jones, Harry Mudd or such a character.
As Harry Mudd!!? YES! And you know he would want to do aswell!
I so don’t get why Rowan Atkinson would be better in the role of Scotty. His scottish accent on Black Adder was awful. He is extremely talented at what he does, I just don’t think he could sufficiently pull off the role of a young, jolly technical-journal loving person. As Queenie said, he’s “getting rather old and ugly”. =p
I find it very…uncomfortably odd…that Chris and Rod make money charging fans a rather high amount of money for things that probably aren’t worth what they are being sold for. I guess Nimoy’s story about the IDIC really turned me off from a lot of the Trek merchandise. I guess I just don’t see much difference between them or Paris Hilton as they’re more known for what their fathers did than for what they do themselves…Maybe its just me, but I think one can be an “ambassador” or “protector” of someone’s legacy without selling cheap certificates signed by Kirk and Gene acknowledging a duty assignment! Might be slightly off-topic, but its not so surprising that they gladly release 723859 different versions of the same film on 82922 different formats figuring that if the same people buy the certificate, they’ll buy all the different versions, too. (I guess that and all those “Gene Roddenberry’s series” really put me off.)
I think the anti-Shatner feeling is that most Trek sites seem to keep drudging up stuff about him not being in the movie and older interview material in an effort to continue discussing whether or not he’s in the new film. And there’s been relatively little information on Chris Pine in comparison to the other people in the movie. Visitors are probably sick of the discussion and seeing Shatner being brought up every 3 posts.
It would be nice if the movie stuff and other non-movie stuff was kept separate. Might help with the confusion/frustration factor.
“that Chris and Rod make money charging fans a rather high amount of money for things that probably aren’t worth what they are being sold for.”
No one is forcing anyone to buy anything. If someone thinks the price is too high, then they shouldn’t buy it. That way they have nothing to complain about.
Decloaking . . .
To: Boborci.
Welcome back Bob, I hope all went well in scriptwriting lockup.
As “J.J’s Supreme Court” begins its tenure over our beloved Trek, wouldn’t it be a good time to add an “In Memoriam” to your film’s credits, for the family members we’ve lost.
Gene Roddenberry
Gene L. Coon
Walter “Matt” Jefferies
Jerry Fleck
Michael Piller
DeForest Kelley
James Doohan
Jeffery Hunter
Kellie Waymire
Leonard Rosenman
And anyone else I’ve neglected?
Sincerely, Commodore Lurker
To Mr Bob Orci,
How close is the film to finishing shooting, has the writers’ stike meant it has had to go on for longer?
Might I add, SO cool to have you on the site!
Irish, A happy St. Pat’s to you… a day early.
Irish Trekki – March 16, 2008
To Mr Bob Orci,
How close is the film to finishing shooting, has the writers’ stike meant it has had to go on for longer?
Might I add, SO cool to have you on the site!
A: About 3 weeks left. Less.
Roberto,
Any tidbits that you CAN tell us without pulling back the curtain too far? Something we haven’t heard?
Thanks and a Happy St Pat’s to you (early)
Roberto
thanks for answering my questions………you da man!
I’m loving Pegg’s enthusiasm.
Bob, how’s the chemistry on the set? I’m wondering what your impression is about how Pine, Urban, and Quinto work together thus far. Its all about the Big 3 to me!
-Hmmm… maybe the movie is the big screeen sequel to ‘ENTERPRISE.’….maybe the movie is a completely new …’remake’…i don’t like how ‘reboot’ sounds.. or maybe it’s a prequel (to ..TOS ?!?..)…but anyway i’m glad to hear that Pegg is a trekkie or .. a trekker ….
If someone shows just a slight interest in Star Trek would they be referred to as a Trekkite?
Thus the order might be Trekkite, Trekkie, Trekker and Trekster?
The last one being along the lines of (gasp) Jedi Master?
(ducks and hides)
Same to you Xai, hope you celebrate it in the traditional manner…… y’know…… with hooch!
#82 Harry In my book someone who shows interest in Star trek is simply a science fiction fan. Though I will use the term Treker or Trekie which there is nothing wrong with either term.
Garovorkin,
Not to speak for Harry, but I think it was a tongue in cheek comment.
Harry, if a Trekster is a Jedi master- whats a Sieth lord
SITH, SITH!!!!!!! damned dirty Ape!
#82 sorry Harry #85 Sorry Xai Sometime take I things too literal often.Hell I even sometimes answer Rhetorical questions
i’m going with “trekhead”, or in an academic pinch, “erectus treknerdicus”.
“trekkie” is SO 20th century….
(of course the real litmus test is when you ask your lover to wear a prosthetic forehead during the act, jerry goldsmith cranking on the ipod dock. and based on the lunacy here, i’d venture quite a few.)
#89 How about Treknician that to me ahas a really cool sound to it, lends it an air of professionalism and distinction.
I have no problem with being called Trekkie, Trekker, Trekhead or a Treknician. The original crew are my extended family & the ideals of the Federation have been the morality standards I have lived by for 42 years. Even as my declining health consumes me I get great comfit knowing the ideals of the authentic Star Trek will live on.
Hey guys, there was this rumor I heard from somewhere that the sky was falling. What have you all heard?
I have to admit that the more I hear from Simon Pegg, the more his “Trek cred” has won me over. I have no idea what his portrayal of Scotty will be like, but the indications from his reverence for James Doohan and the source material are most welcome.
Happy St. Patrick’s day to you all! As an American Irishman, I plan on celebrating with reserved celebration consisting of thoughtful introspection and reading of verse worthy of my heritage of poetry and storytelling. Or I’ll toss back some good whisky and sing with my family.
#86 Irish Trekki “Harry, if a Trekster is a Jedi master- what’s a Sith lord?”
Oh, about $2.50 a pound!
……..er, sorry……….couldn’t resist!
I always matter-of-factly refer to myself as a Trekkie, even though I fail most any litmus test for “true fandom” (having skipped the last two movies and virtually all of the last three series). I do, on the other hand, own a fuzzy tribble toy, and I’ve got a 12″ Andorian in my pocket.
Okay, it’s sitting on a stack of books, but I just like saying it that way.
I am a Trekkie.
Sounds like we’re skirting close to, “Hi, my name is Harry…….it’s been 3 weeks and 2 days since I last watched an episode of TOS and………….and……….I’m a Trekkie!!”
Hmmmmm…..there are12 steps to the program and they’re working on the 11th movie…………ooooh, eerie!
By the time Shatner appears in the 12th film, the cycle will be complete!
I’d be interested in taking the 12 steps in reverse … I’ve spent so many years drifting further away from Trek, I seriously hanker for something that could pull me back in.
#95
REHAB IS FOR QUITERS!!!!!!!
Simon Pegg is exactly the sort of man James Doohan would have hand picked to take over main engineering one day. The day has come.
Surely no one can doubt Pegg’s geekdom. At least, no one who has watched more than 10 seconds of the wonderful “Spaced”.
Pegg’s awesome! I still laugh out loud when he delivers the line, “What’s the matter, Danny? Haven’t you ever taken a shortcut before?” in both Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, with different results in each film. Seems like such a cool guy to just hang out with. He’s going to rock as Scotty! Also catch Spaced if you’ve never seen it.
Simon Pegg’s a studio plant.
Oh, wait…
Irish Trekki#97- Rehab is for Quitters – LOL!
It’s true, you might aswell be the best damn addict you can be!
#69, #70, and #71
I would LOVE to see Nick Frost play either Cyrano Jones or Harry Mudd. I think he would be funny. Both characters have a lot of potential as comic adversaries for the Enterprise crew. BTW, I saw him in “Penelope” a couple of weeks ago. While he had a small part in the film, he was funny as always.
which one is penelope? Had exams past few weeks!
I would like to see both those charaters working on a mutual con togher plaguing the enteprise crew that would be gloryious
99. spot on
was just about to post along the same lines but saw that you had beaten me to it.
as co-writer of ’spaced’ simon pegg clearly has a geek’s knowledge of sci-fi / horror / fantasy to equal the best (or should that be worst?) of us and the frequent references to iconic movies and tv shows are all used in ‘tribute’ to the original source as opposed to taking the piss.
i have no doubt that pegg is a geek and proud of it and I’d wager he knows a damn sight more about trek than most of, if not all, of his fellow ‘reincarnations’.
(Before this last comment generates a return to the very tired topic of whether or not the new cast members should have intimate knowledge of all things trek, I’d like to mention that IMO their preference towards ST as entermainment prior to landing these roles is completely irrelevant. as professional actors i’d expect anyone to research the role as a matter of course – prior knowledge of the source material should only facilitate an easier assimilation into the role)
simon pegg will be brilliant as scotty! anyone who doubts that shoud really really really watch ’spaced’
#105
“Penelope” came out in US theatres on March 29. I don’t know if has been out in Europe yet. I have to ask my relatives in the UK. It stars Christina Ricci and James McAvoy . I think actress Resse Witherspoon directed the film. It was kind of a modern-day fairytail. Parts of it were filmed in London. Nick Frost had a small part in the movie. Actor Burn Gorman who plays Dr. Owen Harper in the “Torchwood” TV seried played a reporter in the movie.
#106
That would be oh so funny. I would like to see that as a sub-plot in a future Star Trek TV show or movie. To have both Harry Mudd and Cyrano Jones running a con on the Enterprise crew would make for excellent comedy. Both characters are such over-the-top rougues.
As to confirm Pegg’s fandom anyone who has seen the sitcom he create called ‘Spaced’ (which is fantastic) will have noted the few bits of Trek memorabilia lying about.