Video and Photos From Surprise Star Trek Showing In Austin, TX April 7, 2009
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Late last night we reported that fans in Austin Texas got the surprise first showing of the new Star Trek movie. Now videos and pictures of the event with Leonard Nimoy, Alex Kurtzman, Bob Orci and Damon Lindelof are online. Check it all out below.
[NO Spoilers]
VIDEOS
(from Alamo Drafthouse)
Intro TWOK: Intro video, where Wrath of Khan is being discussed and introduced by Bob, Damon And Alex (before the surprise). After this TWOK was started.
And it’s over: After a few minutes of Wrath of Khan, it looked like the film broke and so the guys came back out on stage to stall for time, and then there was a huge surprise (Nimoy comes out with the movie).
And it’s over: The guests came back after the entire Star Trek movie played.
PHOTOS
Here is a photo slideshow from the Alamo Draft House at flickr.
More info on the event at from Alamo Drafthouse. Photos by David Hill from www.austinweddingphotographer.com
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I wonder if anyone filmed anything while the movie was rolling?
Great Videos !!!
I feel like part of the crowd
I wish I could have used one of my three wishes…
Wow. Just…Wow.
Wow — next best thing to actually being there. A distant second place, but second place nonetheless!
I live in Austin and ALMOST went to this. I should have followed my instincts and went. I sure am kicking myself now!
note the vulcan and romulan language consultant!!!
Talk about feeling jealous….
I just have two questions:
1. The introduction of the Enterprise in space: hair raising or boring?
2. What was the “shout out” to Battlestar Galactica that they talked about?
Congrats to all at the show!
#1 – Let’s hope not. I think that would be incredibly crass (not to mention illegal). Besides, another report I read stated they checked everybody at the door with wands for cameras (official photography was allowed, apparently), so I don’t think you’ll be seeing any bootleg copies of the new movie on the interwebs anytime soon.
Frakkin’ lucky barstards.
Leonard Nimoy almost brought tears to my eyes.
Beastie Boys?
Long live Anthony and his crew!
Thank you for this!!!!
Wish I was there!
But I will be there soon!!!!
The wait is (almost) over…
I see in the credits that they used the original theme in the movie somewhere.
Did anyone else notice as the credits were rolling behind Leonard Nimoy that one of the songs credited was Beastie Boys song “Sabotage” ? I’m guessing this will truly be a different kind of movie. I can’t wait until May 8!
I got Goose bumps!
Oh my freaking god what a fantastic surprise for the audience!!! Chills, I tell you, chills!
I was there at the door but could not get in. Im so depressed. I had a chance and could not get into the door. Im so Depressed.
Ohhhh Heeeee!!!!!!!. I can’t go on. Im tired of comfort and pleasure. Im ready! Kill me! Kill me!!!!
I noticed in the credits that the Beastie Boys have a song “sabotage” in the movie. Maybe this’ll be a boost to them as well as Trek. ;-)
I’m going to have to save these clips to watch again before and after seeing it on May 8. To truly live the experience!
The Beastie Boys are still “rockin” in the 23rd century? Fight for your right to transport! : D
Now that’s Texas hospitality
Good Bye Blessed universe!!!!!
SONG SPOILER
Awasorue Jam – Cyrano Jones?!?!
#20- The songs from about ten years ago. I can just see Scotty sabotaging something along the lines of the Excelsior in STIII to that song!
# 2 is showing me “video no longer available” anyone else getting that?
@27
Yepp, the same here!
It could be a TOS character singing!!! (SPOILER)
“Awasoruk Jam”
written and performed by Cyrano Jones
courtesy of Bad Robot Music and Video LLC
That was totally awesome! I was a bit upset that JJ did not debut this movie in America but this makes up for it!
I bet BB’s “sabotage” is playing during the car chase…
//The Beastie Boys are still “rockin” in the 23rd century? Fight for your right to transport! : D//
Everyone knows that their heads still perform concerts in the future! (Futurama)
Wish I was there! Fantastic, well done Paramount, JJ, Leonard, RO, AK, DL – all of them.
Shit I aint even seen it yet either.
I’ll be damned. I bet that after Leonard Nimoy walked out, there wasn’t a heartbeat under a hundred for the rest of the night. Mine’s up just from watching that second clip. LOL
Amazing … How did Nimoy stay incognito for so long in the presence of geeks of the first kind! Truly a story to tell your grandkids about 30 years from now.
That’s just insane. History in the making!
HUGE won’t even begin to describe.
All y’all in Austin were SABOTAGED!
Can’t stand it… I know they planned it.
I would have really been thrilled to be there! How exciting and special for all those that piled in to see Kahn! And Leonard really did seem to choke up a bit when he was speaking.
What a fantastic way to spring the premier on people! Another great idea from these guys :-)
@24 don’t do it captain Mike! There’s only one short(is) month left until you see it and in the mean time you can join me in a game of “dodge the spoiler”, now that’s going to be fun!!! ah, who am I kidding, a whole month to wait, what torture…
That’s greatness.
Not that he’s decrepit but at Nimoy’s age – everything he’s done – the life he’s had….he didn’t have to do that. It’s cool that he let them fly him down to do that. That’s a real pro. Really cool Certainly adds emotional weight to it all.
The most interesting credit I noticed was “Mind meld soundscape by Mark Mangini and…” somebody I missed. That makes Mangini one of the few film staffers with prior Trek experience, since he did ADR work on TMP (his first Hollywood job) and sound FX on ST IV & V.
Dammit, where’s clip 2??
Beastie Boys?! hehe , great but i’m theorising that we’ll hear them being played in the bar, on that funky looking jukebox, most likely found under the classical section of course! :-))
that was friggin outSTANDING!!!
so awsome.. yeah that pretty much sealed the deal with the midnight showing.. if you’re gonna watch it.. might as well watch it with fans.. and leonard nimoy :)
‘Dammit, where’s clip 2??’
Between clips 1 and 3. :-) Look again – The one with Nimoy, solo.
With the black cap and the jacket, Nimoy looked like he could be Sylar from the future. Now that would be a twist they could have on Heroes! I would love to see that since so many of our heroes have also appeared on the show. I guess if the Shat was in the movie we would have heard about that now too!
Thanks for making this all available. Looks like a terrific time was had!
The second video is no longer available! Darn.
Some accusations on the Phase 2 site of negative reviews being deleted. Were they removed due to spoilers?
well done to reward a choose few long time fans!
(lucky those who were there) and still doing the global blockbuster opening (noticing how the syndey opera has shades of the star trek insignia)
Star Trek is back, BIG time.
I wonder if sabotage is playing on the bar jukebox during the fight scene?
From http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/arthouse/2009/04/star-trek-that-77-stuff.php
“Abrams and his team have bottled that ‘77 stuff of legend.
Looking at the rest of the summer slate, Star Trek is going to own the return business crown. They’re opening at the beginning of the summer and they’ll have legs even after other releases come out big and then subsequently drop off just as big. That doesn’t even take into account the underperformers that fizzle every summer. The smartest move Paramount has made in recent memory (no offense intended) is pushing this back from Christmas 2008.”
Happy happy joy joy!
My God Bones, what have they done? WOW I have more faith in these guys every day, and It’s pure pleasure to see them do something like this. I felt as though I was there from those small clips!
Anthony…thank you for those video clips. What I wouldn’t have given to be in that audience. That has to be the coolest surprise ANY movie-goer has ever received.
Now, I must avoid all spoilers! And thank you for making all your articles clearly titled whether or not they contain spoilers…I truly appreciate that.
#40 I know. But i was there just outside of the theater and i was oh so close. Im ready for the Agoniser Booth. It will be easier then waiting till the 8th. Especialy when I COULD HAVE SEEN THE MOVIE LAST KNIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
did you see the music credits at the end?
Original Star Trek theme by Alexander Courage!
Anthony. Please Put me in Stasis!!!
Wait, wait, so let me get this straight… a surprise screening where expectations were throttled and Leonard Nimoy appeared to show fans the ST movie before anyone else in the world, ended with positive, stunning reviews?
If I recall correctly, much the same surprise screening, followed by fanboy jubilation happened with Transformers. And Transformers blew in ways that I can’t even put into words….
I JUST WET MY PANTS !
So the fans get to see it first! What a great gesture. And the new team have made quite a few nice gestures to the fans, which is very much appreciated. I can’t wait to see the new film when it opens here in the UK. I suppose I should be thankful that time is the fire in which we burn…
#59 – Leonard Nimoy introduced the Transformers movie???
World Premiere in Texas!
That’s better!
>;>}
Now that I go back and watch the clips – knowing you guys knew what was going to happen – Wow! Bob…what actors you are!
Thanks TrekMovie for letting us ‘live’ the moment. Very awesome!
Well said Alec… yep can not wait to see it here in the UK.. (as a tip, if there is a VUE cinema near you, go to the web site, and register, they will mail you as soon as tickets go ons ale here in the UK).
#62, nope. But keep in mind, the world is already very complicated without you deliberately trying to misunderstand it.
profoundly, illogically, moving to see Leonard announce the premier like this…
Romulan and Vulcan Language Consultant: Marc Okrand
oh yeah!
I was loaded up on Shiner Bocks when I went in there! Yeah, the only way to do a world premiere in Texas!
:-)
47-
Ah, there we go.
It was taken down for awhile for some reason.
Cool.
OMG! These next 30 days are going to be the longest in bloody history. Just seeing the credits got me excited!
Glad to see the theme will make an “appearance” .
#58. Don’t do it Capt Mike!! You still have your personal guard, Blame them!!
I can’t believe it — I actually got teary-eyed watching Nimoy go on stage with the film canister. That was amazing. How I wish I could have been in Austin last night!
#67, and perhaps you could keep in mind that the world is already a very pessimistic place without you deliberately trying rain on everyone’s parade. Just sayin’
Beastie Boys had a line about Trek in their song Intergalactic I recall…
This should put an end to all the questions of Shatner being in it.
Finally!!
MTV.com has a :45 clip from the bar scene!
I have never wanted to be in Austin Texas so much in my life!
NEW trek clip!
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/04/07/exclusive-new-star-trek-clip-reveals-tougher-hornier-captain-kirk/
I haven’t seen such good reviews since The Dark Knight and Titanic. Seriously, this thing must be really good. I’ve never seen so much thrill put into words.
Glad to hear all the actors are solid, including Anton Yelchin. Of course, I’ll wait to judge for myself, but I am very hopeful.
Regarding #76, you’re right, Commander K! I believe the line is…
“I’ll stir fry you in my wok
Your knees will start shaking, and your fingers pop
Like a pinch on the neck from Mr. Spock”
And later on, between tracks on the album…
“I go by the name of the K-Id Rock
Super-educated, I’m smarter than Spock”
Two TOS shout-outs in the space of mere minutes; it’s no wonder they get a moment in the new movie.
#57. NexaleX – April 7, 2009
“Did you see the music credits at the end?
Original Star Trek theme by Alexander Courage!”
Yeah, and the full credit read,
“… by Alexander Courage and Gene Roddenberry”
– evidently referring to the love-theme lyrics “REMEMBER ME” Gene wrote to TOS theme, even if Alexander didn’t approve of them. That begs the question, why has this been the first time Gene’s name was added (previous films only show A. Courage) to an on-film credit of the original Star Trek theme? I like that, don’t misunderstand. I only wonder if Alex and Roberto have added a very special feature to this film, showing someone (Uhura?) singing the lyrics “Remember Me” using a slower, emotionally moving version of the Courage tune? That would be interesting, if it were ever done. (JUST SPECULATING….)
Yeah, I tried to pick out everything in the credits I could, too. If only they had kept the new film’s end-credits theme music playing for the YouTube video above! Oh, well…. only 4 more weeks now. Can we stand the anticipation? (I don’t know about you, but now I’m squirming in my chair to see it!)
#67 – but not so complicated that one should find patterns where none exist.
@ 80 Oh WOW thanks man!, lol that clip is friggin hilarious. Kirk is really cocky in that clip. I REALLY am gonna like this movie
that’s amazing…I got chills watching that!…I couldn’t imagine what it must’ve been like actually being there :D
I truely hope that they get an oppertunity to give Shatner Kirk one more time. There has to be some way to fit it into the sequel.
Just out of curiosity, are there no negative reviews????
Don’t get me wrong I am PUMPED! Just curious thats all :D
I got a little fluttery when Nimoy came out too, shame things like this don’t happen to us Brits :(
Anyone else for a midnight showing at Vue Portsmouth with me????
Ya gotta give em credit, that was a neat way to debut the new film.
#84, there may be no reason to worry, I agree. This all just sounds very familiar. It did happen with Transformers (or correct me if I’m wrong).
I wanted to point out that it sounds like this event was designed in a very Abram-esque way for a specific purpose. I think you’d have to be a very sad individual to walk out of that kind of surprise screening and say you are disappointed. As such, it’s very likely that the more genuine reviews are yet to come. Everyone might want to just come down from Warp 9 for the time being.
and #75, I’m just citing precedent. Though I definitely feel good that my sentence structure was so impressive you chose to mimic it :) I thought it was pretty awesome, too.
I’ll be at the midnight viewing at portsmouth hopefully. Cya there ProperTrekkieUK
Btw, those videos are AWESOME. Leonard Nimoy is the man. ;)
incredible!
Wow just Wow!
McCoy meets Kirk http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809752801/video/12865145
80.
Whoa. Red Alert. First Official online movie scene! And I must say, I like the performances a lot. Pine has a lot of charisma. Good Stuff.
What an utterly AMAZING way to premiere the new film, and Mr Nimoy is an absolute LEGEND for turning up like that – what a sport!!! What I wouldn’t have given to be there – wow!!!
Has anyone mentioned in the reviews out yet what the soundtrack is like? I’d dearly like to know.
- Mugz
I had goosebumps watching this. What a great gift to the folks who were there!
Once again, Im really glad they went ahead and did this because it just wouldnt be right for it to air first in Australia when it was made in the USA. And its just classy to hook some fans up like that and not a bunch of rich people or something. Honestly, after they did that, a lot of my fears about this movie have been eased and Im really stoked now to see it.
93. Joseph Coatar
OK. First, an official MTV clip of bar scene from new movie. Now this video of Kirk and McCoy’s first meeting. Cool shit man! Urban nails McCoy more than I could ever imagine.
This is, seriously, the classiest damn thing I’ve ever seen. What a fantastic thing to do!
It must have been a fantastic feeling for the audience, Leonard, and the writers. :)
I have never in my life been so excited about a movie. Its going to be a tough month avoiding the spoilers. Thanks for keeping this site clear of spoilers Anthony!! really appreciate it.
And I am thinking, isn’t technology great? I mean, we get to see what happened in Texas from anywhere in the world, almost without delay! What a world we live in!! This IS exciting!!!!
Totally sweet for those guys in Austin. Too think I used to live there. ;-) Yeah, I’ll still skeptical, because who in there right minds would diss a sneak blockbuster screening??? I guess at best, it must be at least decent. :-)
80 and 93: Those clips are awesome.
BWAAA SO JEALOUS!!!
wonderful, touching gesture by Leonard Nimoy and the writers. this, folks, is what makes Trek so special. it feels like we’re home again.
thank you.
I think it says something about those guys showing the movie first to the fans and second to the rest of the world. Great decision. I mean, in Sydney they got most of the cast, but the fans are more attached to the story and the old guys like Nimoy, than the average crowd will ever be. So seeing the writers and Nimoy on stage in a cinema showing the movie for the first time to the fans and more or less only to them feels more right than any blockbuster premiere in a epic setting like the Sydney opera house. It feels like a Trek family experience. I only hope, I will still have that warm feeling, after I’ve seen the movie.
I found a negative review, it just seems like the usual troll stuff we get on here, only worse, and there seems to be a certain amount of knocking for the sake of knocking. Tisn’t a very coherent, well structured or thought out review, just trying to bash! Oh well!!
I cant wait!! GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! I hope I get a press screening, the wonders of being in the industry hahahahahaa
Aaaaah, I can’t stand it, I know you planned it
I’m a’ set straight, this Watergate
I can’t stand rocking when I’m in here
‘Cause your crystal ball ain’t so crystal clear
So while you sit back and wonder why
I got this fricken’ thorn in my side
Oh my god, it’s a mirage
I’m tellin’ y’all it’s sabotage
My favorite Beastie song.
“76. commander K, – Beastie Boys had a line about Trek in their song Intergalactic I recall…”. commander K, you beat me to it.
Because I’m getting funky with dilithium crystals
Lieutenant Uhura! *this is Kissel*
Your knees’ll start shaking and your fingers pop
Like a pinch on the neck of Mr. Spock
Intergalactic planetary
Planetary intergalactic
Another dimension, do it
(Lyrics courtesy cut and paste songmeanings,)
They should have used “99 Luft Balloons” too.
^83. I’m also intrigued by Roddenberry’s music credit. I’m familiar with the story that the phony lyrics were Gene’s ploy to get half the music royalties whenever the theme played. Much to Alexander Courage’s displeasure.
But if the lawyers have never insisted on screen credit before, why the heck now? With Majel recently passed is someone new enforcing Gene’s estate’s rights?
Or is it because Alexander Courage recently passed? Maybe he filed appeals against Gene’s credit every time there was a new Trek production all these years, and he won every time, but he’s not around to challenge it this time.
I’m jealous, but thrilled. Nimoy was right, and I’m glad the movie’s first premiere was here in the country where it was filmed. Still, I’m glad to know it also had the enormous honor of premiering at a place like the Sydney Opera House, one of the most famous landmarks on the planet. Trek is getting the red carpet treatment this time, and I’m glad to see that someone has begun to take such good care of it. This is the kind of attention that I believe Star Trek has deserved all along, and I couldn’t be happier.
That is awesome.
Mr. Nimoy, you are the man.
#90 – Perhaps, but let’s look at it from a different angle. Sure, screening the film for Trek fans could guarantee nothing but positive, gushing reviews… but if the film was truly a smelly pantload (as some of the loudest pre-judging critics believe it will be), wouldn’t it make sense that those same Trek fans would be the ones screaming the loudest about how bad it was? The knife known as “fandom” cuts both ways.
Personally, I’ve been looking forward to this movie more and more as I’ve learned about it, and the news out of the Austin premiere is only making my anticipation build. If this film is even a tenth as awesome as the reports are making it out to be, I’m looking forward to seeing the loudmouth pre-judging critics eat their own livers in penance. >:-)
Incredible. Could Messrs.Nimoy, Kurtzman, Orci and Lindelof be any more awesome?
Well kids, here we go!
What a wonderful, risky, “samll” but “huge” way to do this. When Leonard Nimoy says “Wlecome to the world premiere of Star Trek” — that is just a huge huge thing that is possible in part because of how much the world has changed due to the Internet, social media and the power of fandom. Too cool for words, as others have said.
Ummm, if you listen closely to the bit in the 3rd vid about how the writers are already working on the sequel, I think there might be a pretty big spoiler/clue regarding whether or not a major character lives or dies.
I know they were talking to a bunch of lucky so-and-sos who just saw the film, but did anyone else catch what I’m talking about?
Awasoruk = Kurosawa backwards.
Awesome event; it would’ve been amazing to be there. Best part: Nimoy getting a little choked up at the end.
Now I’m getting all misty. *snif*
I have a question for any of the fortunate Texans who went to this premiere. Without divulging any spoilers, how would you rate your experience of the movie against some of the criticisms that have been voiced at trekmovie.com over the last few months? I’m thinking of the fan criticisms of the redesign of the Enterprise, or the debate over the ‘reboot’ views. What do you think? I suspect that we have nothing to worry about, but I would be very interested in your ‘first opinions’. Thanks, from a grateful Albertan :-)
what about the score??
#118 … re. the score: Not what I thought it was going to be. Strong, but Goldsmith and Horner remain the kings, without doubt.
It’s unfortunate that the artistic statement we in the 21st century would project as being retained and renowned in the 23rd century as representative of the aesthetic of our era is the “simpleton” music. I know that this is a nod to the so-called ‘hip’ crowd, but it is very disappointing when one considers all the artistic merit of numerous musicians over the past 50 years. I guess someone projects that people in the 23rd century wouldn’t be appreciative of actual musician/composers such as Zappa, Hendrix, Rundgren, CSNY, Yes, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Tool, GYBE, etc. Then again, suck a lack of appreciation…based upon ignorance…fits the present situation where the elite entertainment corporations have basically censored much of the adventurous and progressive music out of the culture. However, as most people cannot even name five composers/musicians from the 18th century, I would assume that a similar level of ignorance of ‘two centurys in the past’ music would remain in the 23rd century. I would hope that, two centuries hence, one of those five or so artists remaining in the ‘historical culture filter’ from the late 20th century would be a Jethro Tull or Magma, rather than a BBoys or GrnDay.
BBoys rocking in the 23rd century? Fail!
Then again, the scene is set in a bar, a common social setting where individuals meet to get intoxicated. As it is well known that drunks have diminished discriminatory faculties and will listen to almost anything regardless of artistic value, then the availability of rudimentary musics in a barroom jukebox would be believable. The playlist probably includes representative late 20th/early 21st C. artists like Micheal Jackson, Britney Spears, Jay Z and their ilk.
Amusing enough, the concept of citing “bang and shout” minimalist (simplistic) pop entertainers such as the Bboys in the new movie wont ruin it for me, because I[ll interpret it as a joke. A joke is reminiscent of a scene in ST IV where Kirk lists off a few authors popular in the late 20th C. (mass-market writers such as Stephen King and Danielle Steele) and Spock sarcastically replies “Ahh…the giants.”
So this must be the “ahh…the giants” scene in the new movie.
Would anyone here describe this event as a really tacky marketing ploy?
Thank you for this. brought a tear to my eye when Nimoy walked out. Its typical abrams to have yet another element of surprise up his sleeve. who knows whats in store for us all.
Nimoys commitments to quality star trek is unquestionable. Your a legend Leonard. well done to all involved in this film. havent been so hyped for years. even non trek fans seem to be caught up in it!!
I hope its a MONSTER hit when it comes out.
Greg
UK
@120 – If you remember STIII, when McCoy walked into that bar to find a pilot to take him to the Mutara sector, the song that was playing was “Tangerine” by Johnny Mercer. Obviously a 23rd Century rendition, but still proves that music is music, regardless of when or where you are. And in “City On The Edge Of Forever” (the originally-aired version, not the chopped-up syndicated version), “Goodnight, Sweetheart” can be heard playing in the scene where Kirk walks Edith Keeler home.
And who can forget “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf in “First Contact”?
So having the Beastie Boys playing on a 23rd-century jukebox in the new movie is not that much of a stretch. And you’re right, they’re probably considered the “giants” of the 20th-century music industry (too bad they don’t have some KISS or Twisted Sister – j/k). Now, what would be really funny is to follow up the Beastie Boys with some really old George Strait. Or the fight music from “Amok Time.” :-)
120 – Nothing rocks a federation bar like CSNY or King Crimson.
I am sure if you were a fly on the wall in Kirk’s quarters, he would be rocking “Tales From Topographic Oceans” or “Piper At the Gates of Dawn” though. Or Ravel’s Bolero if he were with a woman/women.
121. Jeyl – April 8, 2009
“Would anyone here describe this event as a really tacky marketing ploy?”
No, I am in marketing and this is fantastic.
@ 125. Xai
Thank you. I’ve been talking to a lot of people lately and everyone is assuming that it’s just a marketing ploy. I don’t really see it that way since:
A. It was free
B. They’re being shown the actual movie, not a preview
C. There was a nice thank you to the whole crowd.
D. It’s the world premier!
Noticed in the credit crawl behind the gang…..
THEME FROM “STAR TREK” BY ALEXANDER COURAGE
- W -
* Huge smile on myself now *
@121
“Marketing ploy”? Yes.
“tacky”? No.
It’s called “showbiz” baby, not “curingcancerbiz”, so with the response being what it was, just let it flow out to the people and enjoy the ride along the way.
I almost don’t even care about the film itself at this point…just seeing this major reboot in interest in the franchise itself is enough to make me happy. God bless the internet.
It’s not a marketing ploy, so much as a brilliant move to get credible sources of positive word-of-mouth and buzz.
Think about it. They got die-hard Trek fans there, with the promise of arguably the best Trek movie of all time: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Instead, they were shown the new Trek movie in its entirety. They knew that they’d have only hardcore Trek fans watching it. So to see this kind of positive reaction only means that it will be more than enjoyable for Trek fans.
We’ve already heard that it’s a great sci-fi action movie in its own right, but now we get confirmation that it’s perfect for Trekkers as well.
The big question: is this film going to as big as big (and as enduring) as Star Wars?
It’s not a marketing “ploy” because “ploy” implies dishonesty. There is nothing dishonest or underhanded about film promotions and there doesn’t need to be, because everyone likes films and willingly watches trailers.
This, however, is far more than just a promotional stunt. The people behind this film are clearly very passionate about it, and this screening was more of a personal acknowledgement of mutual respect between fans and creators. Perhaps never before have the lines been so blurred between the two?
I was there. It was interesting to me when the audience was asked who had not seen The Wrath of Khan on a big theater screen and I was one of a very few who did not raise a hand. Those young people will still have to wait–LOL. It was a jaw-dropping, esciting and wonderful surprise. Everything was great–the score, special effects and story line. I feel for those who decided not to go, weren’t there or could not go for whatever reason, including not living in the area. You missed a big deal and a choice of freebies, like the Leonard Nimoy autographed poster I selected over the cap or t-shirt.
How appropriate for die hard Trekkies in Austin, Texas, venturing out for a late show to be honored with the first world premiere. How wild it was, though, to be shown first at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar. Just amazing!
The screenwriters’ talks and Q&As were expecially appreciated. And, Leonard Nimoy’s appearance and wprds were over the top at the beginning alone. I certainly didn’t expect him to still be there and talk after the conclusion of the film, after midnight. After all, as he said (and I knew), he was there in the beginning, in 1965. “Live long and prosper.”
I’m ready and anxious to see it again and again.
Thanks very much to all who made this possible and pulled off this incredible feat.
i wonder if Harry Knowles was there?
by the way, Shat in the Sequel is picking up steam
Trekkie Still – What an AMAZING opportunity! Congrats! I was wondering if the Aptera vehicle(white three wheeled vehicle) actually made the movie in the StarFleet scenes? It is a really cool vehicle that gets 300mpg and looks more like a plane then a car. http://www.aptera.com The movie is going to be way cool by itself but having this vehicle in it as well would put it over the top for us Southern Californians….
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……Ya know, I live in San Anton. I was THIS FREAKING CLOSE and had no clue. But, this is okay, because I’ve got the Blu-Ray now.
So many people comment on Mr. Nimoy’s class, but I think a *lot* of Hollywood people have great class that gets overlooked. ALL of the folks involved in the making of this film should be applauded.
And as for the score? As a music major, it freakin’ blew me away. I get chills every time I hear “Enterprising Young Men.” I have found a new favorite composer, and his name is Michael Giacchino.