Comments on: JJ Abrams & Star Trek Cast/Crew Attend Shatner Charity Event – First Meeting of the Kirks [UPDATED: More pics]

By: victor flores/claudia macias

victor flores/claudia macias — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:11:25 +0000

saludos a j.j. abrams y atoda la comunidad trek soy un fan de mexico por 40 anos,definitivamente la mejor pelicula lista para ganar un oscar en el genero que nos pongan y espero no hagan trampa los de la academia ,se ha demostrado que no somos los trek solo algo pasajero es una cultura que tiene para muchos anos y que perdura por generaciones,ojala en mexico cresca la familia trek y estamos en contacto.

By: Tyrone Beiron

Tyrone Beiron — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:52:58 +0000

Definitely very important to all Star Trek fans that there’s no dagger-slashing between stalwarts like Bill Shatner and the new folks producing/directing the XI. A Paramount/Star Trek tradition has it that the older cast directs and produces the new franchise extensions, as we have seen with TNG/Voyager/DSN/Enterprise. I think the fans appreciate the turn-up at Bill’s charity event. Too bad about the whole Takei rant but that should be kept between the actors and not blotch the fan-base. As for the new film, cool to be on this side of the planet in Asia Pacific where the sun rises on 7 May earlier, and we get to view sneaks before Europe and the US. Luckier are the Kiwis in New Zealand… Live long and prosper, all!

By: John Sullivan

John Sullivan — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:50:25 +0000

#136 … dittos all the way around (the Universe) – good post.

By: Brygida

Brygida — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:31:37 +0000

I was there… volunteering at the charity event as I have for many years. In answer to previous post, JJ Abrams “bought” a table at the dinner and Paramount did too. As did other donors.

Just prior to the dinner, the media interviewed Mr. Shatner and Mr. Nimoy, along with a prior Top Chef winner (who catered the evening). The various new Star Trek (and other) stars walked around bidding on the items at the silent auction. I noted Karl Urban, John Cho, Bruce Greenwood, Tim Allen.

Once dinner started, I also saw Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine. Karl Urban and Chris Pine especially seemed to be “hanging out” together enjoying the event. Mr. and Mrs. Nimoy left early (before the concert) and the new Star Trek crew all rushed over to say their goodbyes. I only saw respect from the new crew for Mr. Nimoy and Mr. Shatner.

Kudos to Mr. Abrams and Paramount for supporting this children’s charity! I may or may not like the new film, but it is nice to see that the new Star Trek crew are classy, respectful, and charitable people.

By: Edwin

Edwin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:41:29 +0000

Some of the comments on this board have been seriously disturbing. The basic fact is that a FUN evening was had, Trek history was made, and the most important thing: the Hollywood Charity Horse Show made a lot of money to help Ahead With Horses and other deserving causes close to Mr. Shatner’s heart! The new Trek crew were nothing but supportive of the event. Inicidentally, this was the first year that the dinner party was completely sold out!

The publicity helped everyone, most of all sick or disabled children. If this is the only thing that the new Trek film will achieve then it is a noble thing!

By: John Sullivan

John Sullivan — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:42:15 +0000

#132 … the hype aside, this is not the first time the two Kirks have met. For instance, Bill Shatner once encountered a Disco Ball that was the remake of Kirk as the entombed Sargon in 1973 while filming Barbary Coast. And Shatner met the actress who also played Dr. Janice Lester while in a 1976 audition for T.J. Hooker, until she walked away after learning that the role wasn’t about a hooker named T.J. So obviously, the writers are about 30 years behind the times re “the first meeting of the Kirk’s”

By: John Sullivan

John Sullivan — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:38:35 +0000

Shatner tries to show the new Spock how to do the Vulcan Neck Pinch, while telling the new Chris Pike that with J.J. producing Lost: In Space even an escape from Talos 4 is possible.

By: David P

David P — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:16:37 +0000

Shat and Pine look comfortable together, do we dare to dream?

KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNN!!!!

By: Greg2600

Greg2600 — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:14:33 +0000

Wow, I wish I was at this event, too. I hope there were some “photo-op” kind of photos taken with Zachary and Chris and Bill. More than a camera phone. It almost looks like Bill is going to make a Nimoy joke while talking to Quinto.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:57:25 +0000

Nice! I think it’s great Pine got to speak with Shatner. :3