Originally Posted By oc_dean >>J.J. Abrams to Produce/Direct "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 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.") << More from the official StarTrek website.... <a href="http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/15891.html" target="_blank">http://www.startrek.com/startr ek/view/news/article/15891.html</a> I'm thrilled!! This means we'll see all the same cool color scheme .. and designs of the original 1960s show. Whaddya'll think?
Originally Posted By cstephens oc_dean wrote: > This means we'll see all the same cool color scheme .. and designs of the original 1960s show. Not necessarily. This is the Academy years, which would pre-date the original show by quite some time. There was a reason that they ended up rejecting the Academy Years film/TV show multiple years ago, so I can't imagine why they're resurrecting it now, Boy Wonder's involvement notwithstanding. Die-hard Next Generation folks won't care, die-hard Classic fans will hate it, and it's hard enough getting Joe Q. Public interested in seeing a Trek film as it is. /cs
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I am big Trek fan, or at least was. The last couple of Trek films were not good. In fact, most of the Trek films are just okay... they just don't have the great stories like the tv shows have had. Most fans are glad there has been a break in the Trek universe... the whole thing was getting a bit tired. The new movie will need a GREAT script, and not rely so much on action and CGI. Otherwise, the whole franchise will be even worse off than it is now.
Originally Posted By friendofdd I really have my doubts about a prequel being very interesting. It didn't seem to do too well with Star Wars, IMO.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I love this idea, but I'm one of the few fans that really enjoyed Enterprise. In fact I love everything Star Trek except for Voyager. If it weren't for 7 of 9 and the Dr, that show would have been a huge waste IMHO. Bring it on!
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Well with Abrams directing does this mean we could have a decent odd numbered Star Trek movie?
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh I used to be a big Star Trek aficionado, but my affection waned about the time "Voyager" was released. I wasn't to impressed with it's pilot, and was only an occasional viewer. I liked the first season of "Enterprise", but kept missing episodes, and finally gave up trying. I'm interested in an "Academy" movie, but I'm skeptical that it will work to extend the franchise. If the movie is a success, where do they go from there?
Originally Posted By MissCandice I guess I am in the minority but I enjoyed Voyager. I tried to get into Enterprise but even though I like Scott Bakula I just didn't like the show.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I enjoyed Voyager. There were definitely some great shows, some just as good as any on TNG, and I enjoyed most of the characters as well, especially Robert Picardo as the holographic doctor.
Originally Posted By avromark Well as long as they keep Manny Cato if it goes into a TV series if ever. <<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.>> They'll have a hard time finding an actor as vein or as talentless as Shatner. How will they every find someone to play Spock that is not Nimoy though? Spock and his Actor = Good Picard is better then Kirk (However if another actor played Kirk it may not be as decisive as it is now)
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<They'll have a hard time finding an actor as vein or as talentless as Shatner.>> Shatner may be vain, but as for being talentless, he did a good job as Kirk. A little over-the-top, but the character was over-the-top, IMO. I don't think Nimoy was any better an actor than Shatner on the show.
Originally Posted By avromark Nimoy has humility which makes me appreciate him much more. As well Shatner seems to be more of a character then an actor, in everything he's in he seems the same. BTW don't you think i'd cheer for the home country favourite? Then again I prefer Sisko over Janeway.
Originally Posted By woody Shatner seems even more vain in "Boston Legal" on ABC. He is talentless, but watchable in small moments.
Originally Posted By gadzuux I think he's become comedic over the years, and his timing with a punch line is pretty good - but the joke is on him. He's a bit like george hamilton and robert wagner, still around after all these years.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Watch the special "living in TV Land " with William Shatner --- as goofy as he is , there is something that draws us to him I also liked him as the Big Giant Head on 3d Rock from the Sun -- that role really fit where he is
Originally Posted By EdisYoda Shatner's made a living off of self parody. I love the Priceline commercials.
Originally Posted By BrnardM Update to this story: apparantly Abrams is PRODUCING the film and has the option to direct. He also apparantly wouldn't confirm the details of the story.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Iceknyght is going to be so happy to hear about this movie! Thanks for the info!
Originally Posted By DAR Just thought I'd bump this up. Here's the current IMDB page for the movie <a href="http://imdb.com/title/tt0796366/" target="_blank">http://imdb.com/title/tt079636 6/</a>
Originally Posted By WorldDisney LOL, its been quite awhile since the last update here...over a year, wow! Thanks Dar .
