TrekMovie.com Headed To Grand Slam April 10, 2008
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Tomorrow TrekMovie.com heads to Burbank to attend the three day Creation Sci-Fi Grand Slam Summit XVI. Many Trek celebs will be in attendence including the two Spocks, Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy. On Sunday TrekMovie.com is hosting a Q&A with Star Trek writers Alex Kurtzman and Bob Orci, maybe you can help
TrekMovie.com will report on any Trek events both on stage and around the con, including the dealers room. We will also have detailed reports on the Orci/Kurtzman Q&A and Nimoy/Quinto appearance.
Suggest questions for Orci/Kurtzman Q&A
Some questions are already prepared for the Q&A for Alex and Bob. It will cover not just Trek, but their other sci-fi projects including the upcoming Transformers 2 and Fringe TV series. But please offer suggestions (below) for questions you would like to see asked. Prefeace your suggestion with ‘QUESTION:’ and note if it is specifically for Alex or Bob, as in ‘QUESTION FOR BOB:’ At least one question from the TrekMovie.com community will be used on stage at Grand Slam.
What should I ask Bob and Alex?
The Event: Creation Grand Slam IV: The Sci-Fi Summit
When: Fri. Sat. & Sun. April 11-13, 2008
Where: Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel (Burbank, CA)
Trek Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Brent Spiner, Zachary Quinto, Roxann Dawson, Salome Jens, Nichelle Nichols, Tim Russ, Suzie Plakson, Max Grodenchik, Vaughn Armstrong
Sci-fi Stars: James Marsters (Buffy), Kevin Sorbo (Andromeda, Hercules), Aaron Ashmore (Smallville), Erica Durance (Smallville), Phil Morris (Smallville), Laura Vandervoort (Smallville) Grace Park (BSG), Thomas Dekker (Terminator), David Palffy (Stargate)
More info at creationent.com
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Woo Hoo! Have fun ya lucky bastards!
I’d love to know if the story they wrote ever had shatner appearing? and if it was only changed because negotiations broke down… or if nimoy was originally part of the story too.. they probably will give a ’studio’ answer but it’s worth finding out from two of the horse’s mouths! oh… and give us more trailers – get viral! ha ha
I can’t belive i Forgot to put ‘QUESTION’ up before my question! (see3) very sorry.. does that mean i’m not in the movie now? boo hoo!
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
Was any revision of the script was needed due to the casting choices?
And of course during filming, “after the strike was settled”, was it possible to adjust the few lines that couldn’t be adjusted “during a strike”?
yeah ask Bob and Alex if they shop for those jumpers at the same store as Simon Cowell!
have a great time!
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
How does your writing dynamic work on your projects? Is one of you more likely to come up with the story while the other the dialog? Or is it more of bouncing things back between the two of you?
and yet again, i,m stuck in ireland firmly out of reach of the event
SUGGESTION… Who was on the list of actors to play Captain Kirk other than Chris Pine?
I will be there on Sunday.
Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
Is there any ship from the 24th century featured in the film?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
It’s already been noted that you looked to the original episodes and even the novels for inspiration in writing the TREK XI screenplay, but how much additional research did you do in preparation, i.e. did you reference vintage interviews with Gene Roddenberry and other TOS producers/writers, and/or did you consult the original TOS “bible” to help get back to basics?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX
Could you please make Transformers 2 not suck?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
The casting of Quinto seemed to have happened quite a bit earlier than some of the other major roles. To what extent did the choice of Quinto dictate or guide the selection of the other actors (in terms of age, chemistry, etc)?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
Generally speaking, most “Normals” tend to denigrate us Trek fans and Trek movies. Do you believe that your movie will change any opinions?
Anthony, I must have missed the tickets you were going to send me for this. And I was so looking forward to getting a freebie trip……er………assist you. (hehe)
Can’t wait to hear all the Trek info you can give. And if you happen to get any BSG scoop, I’d love to hear that as well.
Thanks for the tremendous sacrifice, AP.
Question for Bob and/or Alex:
Have you considered writing a bigger role for the very talented Megan Fox in the next Transformers, or even perhaps the next Star Trek, if there is one?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
Is the style of dialog written for Trek XI more similar to your previous works, or more similar to any previously established Star Trek style?
Many thanks.
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
What about Timmy?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND ALEX:
Can you give us a timeline for writing STAR TREK: how long did story development, outlining, first draft, rewrites and final draft take? Thanks!
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
How do you approach the challenge of adhering to Trek “canon” while simultaneously creating a whole new approach to portraying the adventures of the legendary Enterprise crew? How do the two of you reconcile the two?
TOTALLY AWESOME QUESTION FOR BOB/ALEX:
Who auditioned for each role?
or
Who were the main contenders for each role?
And
would you consider collaborating with Anthony for an article here telling which actors were up for each part? We would ABSOLUTELY love that. It would give us months of material to argue on who should have gotten the parts!
Thanks so much. Can’t wait to see your work.
kg
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
Is this movie going to have sequels or does it tie in with the original series, or both?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
Is there talks of a television series getting back on the air if this movie does well?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
is there a certain price mark that has been discussed that the movie must make in order for the execs to consider it a success and consider making more?
Are you keen to write more?
#21 should have his question read before anybody’s.
It’s what’s on everybody’s mind right now.
If you choose one question…choose Son of Sarek’s question..
wow…
I want to hear an answer to that.
Question Mr. Bob Orci and/or Mr. Alex Kurtzman.
I’m really interested to know why the Enterprise changed. Is it going to be a some kind of plot twist with alternate time lines, or did you guys just want to bring the design more up to date and into the future… no pun intended.
Note* I’m not attacking anyone, I actually think the bits we saw in the trailer are awesome. I’m just curious.
#27 I know you as writers probably didn’t design it, but I was just wondering if you know…
Sorry I didn’t add that in my previous post.
Say hi to Barbara Luna for me if she’s there. She’s my Mother’s age but I still loves her.
Anthony, if you don’t post stills of an inebriated Denise face down in some g’ock, I will be deeply disappointed.
As for Bob and Alex, just tell them to enjoy it for all of us.
QUESTION:
Do you think the success of Batman Begins and Casino Royale have informed the dirtection of this movie? The idea of taking iconic characters and re-launching them into the mainstream by showing their origins on screen for the first time?
QUESTION:
Has today’s political climate influenced your writing?
I’m really looking forward to this weekend. It’s gonna be a blast, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I WON THE GOLD PASSES IN THE GRAND SLAM XVI CONTEST!! It’s true! I just got my passes in the mail last week, and I am beyond excited! And on top of being the lucky winner, today is my birthday! Anthony, thanks for setting up the contest and for hosting the best Trek site out there. I look forward to meeting you this weekend. I’ll be in the second row: the tall guy with black glasses, a pompadour, and a HUGE smile.
*Paul*
P.S. The friend I am bringing with me did some extra work on the power plant set in Bakersfield a few weeks ago. You can’t see him in the spy pics, but he was there, hard hat and all. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind being pumped for info.
The two Spocks!
The Spock Doublemint twins… Speack & Spock
Federation President: Hello Speack .
Spock: I’m Spock.
Federation President (turns to other Spock): Hello Spock.
Speack: I’m Speack.
Federation President: Chew your gum!
i would love to see nimoy, and quinto on stage together- it would be simply fantastic!
oh and I totally called the last artice’s posts being suspended. it happens anytime a gay themed idea is presented on this website!
Anyways- peace and love
QUESTION FOR BOB & ALEX:
Why will this film, with its large budget, bring in enough new customers to justify the spend and keep Trek alive? A few million of us wonder how it will be done, because it’s important to us. You’ve got us.
But there are far more potentials out there who are needed to make Trek11 turn a good profit. Why will your new film do so? What’s the catch that will attract the mainstream that previous films have lacked?
Say hey to Susie Plakson for me.
Me likes ‘em tall.
I officially no longer have any good questions for the self-dubbed “Supreme Court” (Abrams, Orci, etc.; KABOL for short).
It’s going to be a great convention, though. Good luck down there, Anthony.
QUESTION FOR BOB
You are a sexy guy, any chance of you in a film or even modeling?
Dave
My hope is we get an official cast photo or at least a shot of the Enterprise.
Question for Bob/Alex.
The cast listings include Christopher Pike but what about the rest of the original crew ie Number One, Dr Boyce, Lt. Tyler, Yeoman Holt etc?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND OR ALEX:
When do you think we will get our first look at the whole Enterprise?
Hey, have Nimoy and Quinto show up in costume and watch everyone in the audience wet their pants.
; )
Continuation of #42
Oh, and not an answer like “Soon” or “Forthcoming” that’s too vauge. I’m talking about answering like “May, or June, July, etc.”
CmdrR#30- I will have you know I never fall over inebriated in g’ock in front of people. I will stagger, with dignity, back to my hotel room before I fall over into said g’ock.
45: Is “g’ock” the Klingon food? I thought it was “gakh.”
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX.
How do you best describe the story you have created?
QUESTION: What was the single greatest challenge in filming Star Trek XI and how did you overcome it? Thank you.
Question for Bob/Alex:
ARE BONES’ EYES STILL BLUE?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX.
Is Tyler Perry playing a male or female as head of Starfleet Academy?
QUESTION FOR BOTH
This title appears to be getting played down by the media.
Generally Star Trek is frowned upon as geeky etc, as i’m sure you’re aware of.
Do you think this film will silence the critics of the franchise but also create fans of it as well?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX
Will we get to see the amazing Will Riker?
Question for Bob
Admitting on this site more than once that you are a true fan, do you really think that you could write a screenplay using the original TOS characters with different actors (Other than Nimoy) and please diehard fans like myself or are you that egotistical to think that you can capture lightning in a bottle twice??
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX:
Star Trek, although it was certainly in large part the work of Gene Roddenberry, was also influenced by previous works, like “Wagon Train”, “Forbidden Planet” and Horatio Hornblower. Besides, obviously, Star Trek itself, what were the largest influences on the script?
So Anthony,
Who won to go see you all at the con?
Kigs :)
#7
I feel your pain, Terran! They might as well be on Mars.
{{grumble}} stupid maxed-out credit cards {{grumblegrumble}}
Peace. Live long and prosper.
The Vulcanista }:-|
Question:
Will Pike’s horse or any other futuristic equine make an appearance?
QUESTION FOR BOB:
As a well-known Trek fan, was it difficult to include both Romulans and Klingons in the screenplay with the whole weight of fandom, CONTINUITY and CANONICITY weighing down on you?
Wow only 2 readers attending. #9 and 33 I’ll be there on Sunday to check out the Star Trek afternoon and what a great way to finsh the end of this Grand Slam with Nimoy/Quinto for an hour and then Anthoney and the writers.
This is the first time I’ve seen a website host a segment of a convention.
Should be cool.
I’ll be wearing a black Technicolor ball cap. And prb my halo 2 shirt with (go earth) on the back. See ya there.
Hey it’d be cool to meet you guys! I’ll keep an eye out for you!
I’ll be the girl.
;)
790 wrote:
> Wow only 2 readers attending. #9 and 33 I’ll be there on Sunday to
> check out the Star Trek afternoon and what a great way to finsh the end
> of this Grand Slam with Nimoy/Quinto for an hour and then Anthoney
> and the writers.
I’ll be the one with the silver Mac Powerbook Pro and the black horn-rimmed glasses. :-)
QUESTION FOR BOB OR ALEX
how did you guys get the gig to write a new Star Trek?
QUESTION FOR BOB/ALEX
When you guys put pen to paper on STXI for the first time, how long did it take before you high-fived each other, and then how much longer did it take you to realize that millions are counting on you to bring Trek back to its former glory?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND/OR ALEX.
We’ve been hearing that this film is “epic in scope” — what films would you compare the epic scope of this film to?
QUESTION FOR BOB AND ALEX:
You obviously both have a great deal of experience in the television and film industry at this point.
What do you think was the most important thing you learned about making films from working on “Transformers?”
What do you think is the most important thing you’ve learned about making films from working on “Star Trek?”
hey Bernardo – I’ll say hi if i see you!
QUESTION FOR BOTH:
Of all the various franchises you have worked on, which did you find most challenging to “get right”? Specifically, how long did it take you to get down ’style’ of writing appropriate for each one?
QUESTION FOR BOB/ALEX
In terms of a song, how would you describe the new Star Trek movie as compared to the 1960’s original TV series?
A Cover version?
A Remake?
A Sampled version?
A Re- interpretation?
Some examples of what I mean by the terms.
A Cover version – No Doubt singing ‘It’s My Life’ by Talk Talk
A Remake version – Michael Buble singing the Spiderman 1967 TV Theme
A Sampled version- “Set Adrift On Memory Bliss” (Richie Rich MIx)
– P.M. Dawn which samples “True” by Spandau Ballet
A Re-interpritation version – ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’ by Cole Porter –
Neneh Cherry version
QUESTION FOR BOB/ALEX:
What foods inspire you to write or get you through patches of writers block?
Can you please break them down into Salty, Sweet, Tangy and Spicy.
For Bob and Alex:
Are there any direct tie-ins to events which took place in any TOS episodes within your script? For example, any chance of a follow-up to Spock’s “encounter” with the female Romulan Commander in “The Enterprise Incident” or anything else that happened in the original series, or do you think that is too much for non-traditional fans to follow?
Good question, Poops! That would be a great wink and a nod to us Old Ones! Hope it gets picked.
Peace. Live long and prosper.
The Vulcanista }:-|
I’m leaving for CA tonight. Can’t wait to see the 2 SPocks on stage together!
Cool Teleportation Girl and Robert.
Look for me (black tecbnicolor cap/white male age 40 grey pants white shirt black nikes) all be typing away on my blackberry or hagaling a deal with the bootleg dvd guy. (You know that guy I’m talking about if you’ve been to the previous conventions here in SoCaL)…
I’m going to be writing a review on the Sundays events and in general for another sci_fi related site.