Star Trek XI • 2009

[ETandElliott]

Star Trek XI Official Site



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04.21.2006 BREAKING NEWS: J.J. Abrams to Produce "Trek XI"

J.J. Abrams, producer of hit shows Lost and Alias, as well as director of the upcoming Paramount film "Mission: Impossible III," is slated to produce and possibly direct the next Star Trek feature, according to today's Daily Variety and sources at Paramount Pictures. There is no title as yet for the new movie, but it will be the eleventh in the franchise. (Until a title is selected, we will usually refer to the project as simply "Star Trek XI.")

Although there isn't an official Paramount press release announcing the movie, it is a confirmed project under development with a 2008 release date targeted. Word about the Abrams project surfaced this morning (April 21) in the daily trade paper. He will be writing the script with Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, who penned "M:i:III." STARTREK.COM will keep you up to date on all official statements as they are released.

According to Variety, the proposed story will focus on the early days of James T. Kirk and Spock, including their first meeting at Starfleet Academy and their first mission in space. UPDATE 04.27.06: Abrams has since indicated this may not be the case; see this article for his recent comments.

Abrams' producing partners from Lost, Damon Lindelof and Bryan Burk, are cited as being producers on "Trek XI." This project is separate from the previously rumored script developed by Eric Jendresen and overseen by Rick Berman. The former Star Trek producer is not involved in this project.

This announcement is exciting news, and we look forward to following developments on this project every step of the way![hr]

[Raveers]

As much as I love Star Trek all I can say is, no thank you.

There were a few episodes of The Original Series that I liked. I loved TNG, DS9 and Voyager. I didn't really get into Enterprise but I might whenever I buy the 4 seasons on DVD. I have the 20-disc collector set for all 10 Star Trek films which I like to.

My point is I like Star Trek (as I obviously said) but I just think Star Trek needs a major break, say a 5-10 year break then resurrect it with a fresh new series or a new movie but at least something that's set in the 24th Century again. I'm tired of this early time travel "Before Kirk and Spock" crap. I mean I know this new movie is supposed to taken place during Kirk's time but still enough going back in time go back to the 24th Century or even set a new TV series or movie in the future.

Okay enough rambeling from me.

[ETandElliott]

Apparently, the powers-that-be at Trek decided after royally fucking up the franchise with Voyager, Enterprise and the God awful TNG movies, that a lengthy break between said franchise-fuckage and an attempt at revival was out of the question. I'm interested to see exactly what they do and if it can redeem Trek, which I'm sure is what they're hoping and aiming for.

[Biggs]

http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=11199

Zachery Quinto (read: Sylar from Heroes) is to play spock, with Lenoard Nimoy also returning as Spock.

[ETandElliott]

startrek.com: Big Movie News from Comic-Con

Big Movie News from Comic-Con 07.26.2007

J.J. Abrams and his creative team for the new Star Trek movie wowed the audience at Comic-Con in San Diego this afternoon as they revealed a casting coup: Heroes star Zachary Quinto will be playing Spock! And, to the delight of all 6,500 in the capacity crowd, Leonard Nimoy joined Quinto on stage as Abrams confirmed the elder Spock's involvement in the new film.

We've been waiting for over a year now since the next Star Trek movie was originally announced, but there hasn't been any real hard news other than who is writing and directing. But now, we have something to go on! Abrams also revealed new artwork for the second teaser poster. The lettering may be familiar — and once again we get an Original Series look — but this time the logo is inverted and written with starry letters, all on a white background. You can see a larger version by clicking here.

Stay tuned for a more complete report later!

[Raveers]

There's no one that played Sarek better than Mark Lenard did. It's too bad he's no longer with us.

[Biggs]

Given the 2 teaser posters, I wonder if rather doing a complete re-boot, whether they'll do a complete homage to the original series, 60's feel, flavor and costumes etc...

[tlbauerle]

I don't think its a reboot. I think its more of a prequel to the original series.

[ETandElliott]

I didn't like the designs for Enterprise, so I hope they're more faithful to the original series. Like the DS9 episode where they go back in time or TNG scene with Scotty and Picard on the classic Enterprise bridge. It's 60s camp and kind of gay, but I like it.

[TiniTinyTony]

Star Wars > Star Trek

[Raveers]

Something else Star Trek related. The Original Series is going to be getting the high def release on DVD November, 20th of this year. Article on Star Trek's website.

There's also talk too that they might remaster TNG's visual effects in CG so that can get an HD transfer and release on HD-DVD. What's next they gonna redo DS9's and Voyager's too?

All though I will admit the TOS set in HD-DVD will be worth getting.

[bearvomit]

Hollywood.com

Here's something to piss you off. Tom Cruise is rumored to play captain Pike in the New Star Trek film.

"HOLLYWOOD - Tom Cruise is in negotiations to re-team with Mission: Impossible 3 director J.J. Abrams for the next Star Trek movie.

The movie superstar is reportedly a huge fan of the sci-fi franchise and jumped at the chance to play a cameo role in the new film, which will be directed by Abrams.

An insider tells Canada's TV Guide magazine, "He didn't even need to be begged to appear in it."

It's not known what role Cruise will play, but Trekkies in cyberspace are suggesting he should play a Starfleet Academy instructor.

Meanwhile, Abrams is currently auditioning actors for the roles of a young Scotty and young Bones in the film, according to reports."

Maybe he could play a Thetan or Xenu

[Raveers]

Ya I've heard about that. If this actually pans out to be true I'm not seeing this film at all. Tom Cruise can be good in other movies but a Star Trek movie is something he's not worthy to be in him. Fuck Tom Cruise.

[DiMeS]

I'm not a big star trek fan, although i did enjoy the new generation movies. the issue with tom cruise, hearing about him bein in the next star trek movie would have been pretty awesome say about 5 - 6 years ago. Now the guy is just annoying with his scientology issues. The guy gives movie stars a bad name.


I totally agree, FUCK TOM CRUISE!

[NewYorkActor]

Yes Fuck him Fuck him right in the Ass.

[bearvomit]

there's an awful lot of Tom Cruise fucking going on here. I know he's Maverick and all but...

[Topeka]

A cameo appearance would prevent you from seeing this film? Grow up, people.

[Biggs]

Cruise is a better actor than this shit, he'll stay away from it.

...unless he's doing it as a favor to JJ, then whatever. But he's better than this crap, and he knows it.

[TroyObliX]

I truly loathe Tom Cruise, "the celebrity machine", but he is a decent actor. I have never watched a movie just because he was in it, but I don't think I'd steer clear of a film just because he was in it either. He has been in a lot of great films, and hating his pompous offscreen guts doesn't detract from that, for me anyways. I can understand fans being less than enthused about his involvment though.

If he just wouldn't have gotten so bent out of shape at the squirting microphone guy a few year back, he never would have gotten such bad press since then.

[bearvomit]

well, you have to kind of give it to him under that circumstance. That could have been anything, water, piss, ACID! But yeah, he's still a dork.

[TroyObliX]

Yeah, it could have been anything in there. I'm just saying, he acted like an idiot on camera right after. I'd say, under the circumstances, a nice punch to the throat and a few elbows to the face would have been more understandable than all the carrying on. And while potentially more risky, legally, it would have been way better for his image. That would have at least given the impression that he was defending himself from a legit physical attack.

That guy was fucking tough in TAPS.

[Steelsheen]

Hollywood.com

Here's something to piss you off. Tom Cruise is rumored to play captain Pike in the New Star Trek film.

no.... just no.

[ETandElliott]

http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/n ... 10093.html

There's been a ton of casting updates. The guy from Harold And Kumar is Sulu. Eric Bana is in it, but not as one of the classic crew, rather a character named Nero. Some hot black chick is Uhura. Perhaps the biggest news is New Kirk, Chris Pine, some guy that I don't know.


http://www.comingsoon.net/news/startrek ... p?id=38358

I'm not sure how I feel about all of this. They have an opportunity to do something really cool here. Then again, they've had that opportunity one too many times before to really get my hopes up. A majority of the feature films just suck in my opinion. The best of the TNG batch was a friggin' Trek zombie flick. I mean, Jesus. Here's hoping anyway.

[Obi-Wan Starkiller]

Not a Star Trek fan at all and only liked Wrath of Khan. I think the one where they went back in time to talk to whales or some shit was the stupidest thing I'd ever seen.

[Ascovel]

Not a Star Trek fan at all and only liked Wrath of Khan. I think the one where they went back in time to talk to whales or some shit was the stupidest thing I'd ever seen.

Almost all of the movies are pathetic. For real Star Trek try the original series (if not afraid of cheese) or TNG. Because you liked Wrath of Khan (which I personally don't), I recommend you check out the episode "Space Seed", where Kirk deals with Khan for the first time. Much better than the movie in my opinion.

[Raveers]

I for one love all the Star Trek movies...I'm a Trekkie, so naturally I like all of it (except for most of Enterprise). I thought The Wrath Of Khan and The Voyage Home (with the whales) were the two best ones for the original series crew. Not surprising that there are some on here that hates them.

[Steelsheen]

a poster named Odiin from SHH made a lineup of the original cast and this new set:



its a pretty good line up. not sure about Urban as McCoy though, but we'll wait and see how it goes.

[Cryostar]

But who's playing Yoemen Rand?

[bearvomit]

major spoilers ahead. from: AICN
[spoil]
[align=left] * Romulans from the future find and use the Guardian of Forever (address: City on the Edge of Forever) to go back in time to kill the ruinous Romulan nemesis, James Tiberius Kirk.

* Old Spock (Leonard Nimoy) then travels back through time to warn Young Spock (Zach Quinto) of the plot to kill Kirk.

* When the two Spocks first meet, it is before Young Spock has met Young Kirk (Christopher Pine).

* When we first meet Young Kirk, he is dealing with Starfleet’s no-win Kobayashi Maru test.[/align] [/spoil]

[Biggs]

I'm hoping this is going to be more a "nod" storyline-wise to old fans of this series, rather than a "ooooh, look...the existing fanbase will love this..."

Cause I aint a fan of any of the Star Treks outside of the core movies, which I've seen most of...and enjoyed to a greater/lesser extent depending on which one obviously....

I'm still waiting on what the uniforms look like, 'cause the Shatner-years movie costumers got it right for the movies, the red duds looked cool.

[bearvomit]

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looks good. from IESB

[Cryostar]

He screams star trek movie romulan for some reason.

[Red-Eye Knight]

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/news/ex ... escription

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Here’s the “Star Trek” trailer description. Hope you can use it.

Slow Paramount logo.

Bad Robot logo.

Black, suddenly some sparks (very saturated [with] Michael Bay-looking cinematography).

We hear an old NASA radio countdown: “30 seconds and counting.”

Close up of a timeless guy with goggles leaning down doing some wielding and sparks flying around.

He lifts his googles. Slightly futuristic head covering. It’s not a space suit, by the way.

The dude leans down and wields some more. He’s standing on big metal.

“From director J.J. Abrams” (blue font with a nice lens flare).

Some Kennedy speech about space flight: “The eyes of the world now look to space.”

People walking around the saucer section. The wielders are everywhere – showing size.

We hear: “The eagle has landed.”

Huge overhead shot pans across [and] suddenly [shows] what looks like miles of scaffolding underneath.

Title: “The future begins”.

Really impressive shot from … people all over the ship and you can see a huge industrialized city or shipyard in the background. It’s being built on Earth [rather than] in space.

Neil Armstrong: “One small step for man…”

Camera slowly cranes up over the whole saucer section.

Then we hear Leonard Nimoy’s line: “Space. The final frontier…” and the familiar “Star Trek” theme horns.

The shot continues [and reveals] the writing on the top of the saucer – “U.S.S. Enterprise” – and these huge aircraft-like warp engines in the background. Technically, the first reveal of what we’re seeing.

Just the Starfleet log (no title).

Title card: “Under construction”.

“Christmas 2008”

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[Biggs]

The Trailer was pretty underwhelming, but the sound-elements were actually fucking cool.

[Raveers]

I hope the teaser trailer is leaked soon, I wouldn't mind seeing it.

[Hade]

What is the Star Trek obsession with time travel?

We can't just have the Enterprise crew coming together and getting ready to embark on their five year mission.

Nope.

We have to have Romulans from the future trying to kill a young Kirk.

I'm having bad Berman and Braga flashbacks. Abrams probably thinks those two turds were good for the series.

I'll stick with my Enhanced Edition, the early films...and the episodes of the spinoffs that I liked.

[Raveers]

Ya the time travel crap has gotten beyond old with Star Trek I've gotten tired of it. I didn't mind it when it cropped up every now and then but still.. it's becoming annoying now. I am wondering if this film is gonna bomb at the box office, I think it might.

[Hade]

And here is another thing that a fellow Trekker can understand and appreciate, Raveers.

The old Enterprise crew didn't even believe time travel possible until it happened to them during the five year mission.

It was episodes like The Naked Time, The City on the Edge of Forever, etc. al. Spock didn't believe until The Naked Time. We know what the Vulcan Science Directorate thought about the subject despite T'Pol realizing her people were wrong.

Now before they even get the ship out of space dock for the first time, Kirk is hunted by Romulan assassins from the future?

Awful.

[Raveers]

Awful indeed. That's almost as bad as the Romulans being behind the whole "Temporal Cold War" in Enterprise.

[Hade]

Exactly. The perfect example.

The pilot episode of that series and what do they do?

BOOM! It starts out with time travel and a giant cold war being fought across an entire galaxy's historical timeline.

A guy getting ready to take out the first warp five engine and he instantly has to take on time traveling marauders looking to alter the future by altering the past. Substitute the warp five engine Enterprise for the Constitution Class Enterprise and we pretty much have Abrams movie, don't we?

How much you want to bet that 90% of his Star Trek knowledge is based off that series?

I don't have high hopes.

[Biggs]

Website is up....

http://www.paramount.com/startrek/

[DoubleSith]

First Enterprise pic!



http://movies.aol.com/movie-photo/star-trek-new-enterprise-cast-photos

[Raveers]

BTW for the Enterprise being built on Earth it makes sense. On its dedication plaque is says it was built in San Francisco Ship Yards on Earth. How they got it into space... hmm who knows.

Edit: The more I think about it the more I think they had a lot of transport tugs with tractor beams and it hauled the Enterprise into space or up to a point to where it could fly out of the atmosphere on its own (remember the episode Tomorrow Is Yesterday). That's just my theory....okay geeky side of me coming out there.

[DoubleSith]

In Trek lore, the San Francisco Fleet Yards are in orbit. The idea that a space craft that size would be built groundside is retarded and I hope it's not true.

[Hade]

Is Kirk going to get this ship in the film? He shouldn't.

I hear Pike is in this movie and Spock served with Pike for something like eleven years.

At some point, Kirk ends up on the U.S.S. Farragut where that cloud vampire creature (the original series episode: “Obsession”) kills the ship's Captain and several others.

How the original crew came together is unclear in the original series. This gives Abrams some leeway as long as he doesn't screw with what is established canon.

[Topeka]

Star Trek has canon?

[Biggs]

Yup, thats the shot of the final bit from the Trailer...those engines look MASSIVE which is cool.

Is Michael Giacchino scoring this flick? He scores all of JJ's stuff...I hope so...I just wanna hear that music from the Trailer again...it's really f'n clever.

[DoubleSith]

Cam footage of the teaser:

http://www.treknews.de/treknews/newspro-treknews/static/120066120558944.php

[Hige]

Teaser Trailer

[flash width=425 height=355]http://www.youtube.com/v/RllSZW_YLk8[/flash]

[Raveers]

Nice trailer. Judging from that it definitely looks like the Enterprise is being built in seperate pieces on Earth since on the dedication plaque as I said "San Fransisco Yards, Earth". The Refit Enterprise was built in the San Fransisco Ship Yards orbiting Earth. It seems that they assemble all the main components down on Earth seperately then take em' up to space and then put the ship together in space.

The saucer section does have landing gear incase of an emergency saucer landing so it's possible the saucer lifts up from the ground and flies into space then attaches itself to the rest of the ship.

I can't wait to see a better quality for the trailer.