Orci & Kurtzman Update: Trek Talk at Film Fest + Ink Fox TV Deal + Cast Lost/Trek Actor For Hawaii 5-0 + more February 8, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film) , comments closed
It has been a busy week for Star Trek writer/exec producers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Firstly Alex talked about Star Trek over the weekend at a film festival. Plus last week they signed a new big TV deal with Fox, and today they cast an actor from Lost (and Trek) for their Hawaii Five-0 remake. Details on all of that, plus their Razzie nomination and you can watch them in a short film about robots. [UPDATED]
Movie Fan Polling On Star Trek Academy Best Pic Omission – But Orci Says ‘No Snub’ February 3, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film) , comments closed
Not long after yesterday’s nominations for the Academy Awards were announced, many in the media started calling the omission of a Best Picture nod for Star Trek a ‘snub’ or a ‘surprise’ (see previous report). Now a couple of polls show many movie fans agree. However, Star Trek exec producer and co-writer Roberto Orci doesn’t agree.
Orci & Kurtzman To Produce Movie About Kid’s Kart Racing January 26, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity,Orci/Kurtzman , comments closed
Star Trek executive producers and co-writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman have added another project to their production slate. It was just announced the pair will be producing a film based on an award-winning documentary about Kart racing.
Exclusive: Roberto Orci Gives Star Trek Sequel Update & More [VIDEO] January 24, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film),Star Trek Into Darkness , comments closed
After the WGA Star Trek screening and panel earlier in the week (see previous report), Roberto Orci spent a little time doing a video interview for TrekMovie. The writer talked about meeting Walter Koenig, gave an update on the status of the sequel, explained why writing it feels harder than the first, and also revealed how fan interaction at TrekMovie has worked its way into meetings with the Star Trek Supreme Court.
Orci & Kurtzman at WGA: Talk Star Trek Canon, Spock/Uhura, Shatner, Sequel, TrekMovie Fans & more January 21, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film),Star Trek Into Darkness , comments closed
As part of their series of screenings for WGA nominees, there was a showing of the 2009 Star Trek movie at the WGA theater in Beverly Hills on Wednesday night. Following the film there was a panel discussion and Q&A with the writers (and WGA nominees) Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. The pair covered a lot of old ground, but also discussed some of the hot point topics on the first Star Trek, and they also talked about the sequel too. They also talked about commenters at TrekMovie.com!
Transcript of Impromptu Roberto Orci Q&A With Fans At TrekMovie January 18, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Fandom,Orci/Kurtzman,TrekMovie.com , comments closed
As he does every once in a while, over the weekend Star Trek co-writer Roberto Orci jumped into a talkback comments thread here at TrekMovie and did some impromptu fan Q&A. Orci talked time travel, cameos, nitpicks, the sequel, Keenser and more. See below for an easy to read transcript in Q&A format, to see what he had to say.
Watch Orci & Kurtzman Talk Star Trek Script Development In Honda Short Film January 11, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film) , comments closed
Today is a big day for scribes Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, as they have just picked up their first WGA film screenplay nomination for their Star Trek screenplay. However, it wasn’t always easy sailing on the project. The pair are featured in a Honda sponsored short film, talking about the race against time at the beginning of the project. Watch it below.
Star Trek Writers Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman Nominated For WGA Screenplay Award
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film) , comments closedStar Trek has picked up another guild award nomination today, and it is a big one. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman have been nominated by the Writer’s Guild of America for Best Adapted Screenplay. And the pair have already given TrekMovie a statement about the honor.
Nimoy & Orci Comment On President Obama’s Similarities to Spock December 1, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links,Nimoy,Orci/Kurtzman,Science/Technology,Star Trek (2009 film),TOS , comments closed
There has been much written connecting President Barack Obama to Star Trek, spurred on by Obama’s own references to the franchise. In a new feature article today, the AP draws a specific comparison between the President and Star Trek’s Mr. Spock. The article also has comments from the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy, and Star Trek co-writer Roberto Orci, excerpts below.
Chris Pine + JJ Abrams & Crew Named GQ Men of the Year November 23, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams,Celebrity,Orci/Kurtzman,ST09 Cast,Star Trek (2009 film) , comments closed
In yet another mainstream accolade, the December issue of GQ magazine celebrates the return of Star Trek by naming Chris Pine and the Star Trek team as men of the year (in two categories). We have photos below, plus some excerpts and an additional MTV interview with Pine and Abrams.
Exclusive Video Interview: Orci and Lindelof Talk Star Trek Sequel (+ Fringe & Lost) November 20, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray,Interview,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film),Star Trek Into Darkness , comments closed
For the sequel to Star Trek, the writing team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman will be augmented by producer Damon Lindelof. At the Star Trek DVD/Blu-ray launch party TrekMovie talked to Orci and Lindelof about the next Trek, getting a status update, thoughts on their approach and what research they are doing. Bob also talked Fringe and Damon talked about the final season of Lost. See video interview below
Exclusive ‘Fan Fact Checking’ Clip From Star Trek Movie DVD & Blu-ray November 12, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film),TrekMovie.com , comments closed
Both the 2-disk DVD and 3-disk Blu-ray sets for the Star Trek movie (coming out next week) are chock full of special features. Today we have an exclusive clip, with Star Trek co-writer Bob Orci talking about getting help from the fans (here at TrekMovie.com), and also a quick behind-the-scenes moment with two Spocks!.
Kurtzman and Orci Talk About ‘Digging Deeper’ In Star Trek Sequel October 21, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film),Star Trek Into Darkness , comments closedWe already reported that at the 2009 Screenwriters Expo last weekend, Star Trek scribes Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman announced that they are now shooting to finish their sequel script in eight months (instead of two) and the film is now likely slated for 2012. In a new interview from the event, the pair go into more details about what that extra time gives them, as well as talking about more aspects of Star Trek and more.
Star Trek Sequel Writers Planning For 2012 Release October 17, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek Into Darkness , comments closed
Earlier this week TrekMovie reported that, based on the Paramount’s release slate and the schedules of the filmmakers, the chances of a Star Trek sequel in 2011 were shrinking. Now comes the first (sort of) confirmation of this, with comments from screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman made at the Screenwriting Expo held in Los Angeles this week. More details below
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Kurtzman, Orci & Lindelof Talk Abrams & Star Trek Collaboration October 16, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams,Orci/Kurtzman,ST09 Creative,Star Trek (2009 film) , comments closed
They have been referred to here as the current ‘Supreme Court’ of Star Trek, but the collaboration between JJ Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman goes far beyond the final frontier. Today’s Variety has a lengthy feature on Abrams team and how they have come together to create projects that are at the top of the Hollywood buzz list, including some insights into the process of creating the new Star Trek movie. Excerpts below.
Orci & Kurtzman Q&A On Star Trek, DVD/Blu-ray, Writing Process & Sequel October 14, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek (2009 film),Star Trek Into Darkness , comments closedLast week we put up a partial transcript of the Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman Q&A from the Paramount Home Video press event promoting the upcoming Star Trek DVD & Blu-ray releases. That focused on the sequel and other projects. Today we have the rest of the Q&A, with discussions of the Star Trek movie, the DVD & Blu-ray, their writing process, and a bit more on the sequel as well.
Orci & Kurtzman On Star Trek Sequel, Fringe, Cowboys & Aliens & more + Pair Producing Hawaii Five-0 Reboot October 8, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fringe,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek Into Darkness , comments closedIn addition to JJ Abrams (see previous story), writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman were also on hand at the Paramount Home Video press day. The pair took a lot of questions about the Star Trek sequel as well as their other projects, and we have full details on all of it below. Plus there is some late breaking news that the pair are producing a new Hawaii Five-0.
Abrams & Orci: Star Trek Sequel To Be Modern-day Allegory September 15, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams,Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek Into Darkness , comments closedWe have another update on the Star Trek sequel, this time JJ Abrams and Bob Orci talk about how they are looking to the roots of Star Trek and how it has been a way to tell modern-day allegories, possibly dealing with war and torture. Latest details come from a new LA Times, interview, excerpts below.
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Roberto Orci Being Honored With Imagen Lear Award August 19, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity,Orci/Kurtzman , comments closedAnother day and another accolade for a member of the new Star Trek team. This Friday Star Trek co-writer Roberto Orci is being honored by the Imagen Foundation at their 23rd annual awards honoring contributions of Latinos to the entertainment industry. Bob spoke to Variety about the honor, details below.
Even More From Orci & Kurtzman On Linking Next Two Star Trek Movies August 13, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman,Star Trek Into Darkness , comments closedAnother new interview with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman has emerged mostly focusing on Fringe, but straying into the next Star Trek as well. The pair talked a bit more about linking the next two films, but dismissed the idea that they could be filmed back to back. Details below.
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