I'm just glad they actually got a Russian actor to play Chekhov. Simon Pegg was a surprise for me, though. Not because I don't think he could do Scotty, and do him well. But, because never in a million years would I have pictured him wanting to do it.
This movie could be very good. Or very bad. Guess we'll see which soon enough. The castings of Kirk and Bones will pretty much make-or-break the whole thing for me. I still want Gary Sinise as Bones. Not only is he older than the rest (as Bones was), but he looks damn near like Deforrest Kelly...
Simon Pegg was a surprise for me, though. Not because I don't think he could do Scotty, and do him well. But, because never in a million years would I have pictured him wanting to do it.
Pegg is, I belive, a fanboy. So why wouldn't he want a part, especially given the chance to increase his profile in a big budget remake of a well regarded franchise?
And, yeah, I've been saying for years: Gary Sinise for McCoy
Originally Posted By: Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man
Originally Posted By: Prometheus
Simon Pegg was a surprise for me, though. Not because I don't think he could do Scotty, and do him well. But, because never in a million years would I have pictured him wanting to do it.
Pegg is, I belive, a fanboy. So why wouldn't he want a part, especially given the chance to increase his profile in a big budget remake of a well regarded franchise?
And, yeah, I've been saying for years: Gary Sinise for McCoy
I agree with that choice and have always liked Sinise. He was great in MISSION TO MARS and FORREST GUMP.
big_pimp_tim-made it cool to roll in the first damn place! Mon Jun 11 2007 09:27 PM-harley finally rolled with me "I'm working with him...he's young but, there is much potential. He can apprentice with me and then he's yours for final training. He will remember the face of his father...
Some day, Knutreturns just may be the greatest of us all...."-THE bastard
I was waiting for the first person to freak out about that.
Nope, never gotten around to it. But, then again, I could care less about zombie/horror/gorefest movies and all that. They're all a bit silly to me. But, I've heard nothing but fantastic things about Shaun of the Dead. So, I will definitely be giving it a shot soon...
Pegg is, I belive, a fanboy. So why wouldn't he want a part, especially given the chance to increase his profile in a big budget remake of a well regarded franchise?
And, yeah, I've been saying for years: Gary Sinise for McCoy
It does look like they got a bunch of fanboys to star in this movie. I don't know that I love the choice of Zachary Quinto, but that's really because of that whole "I've got ONE evil look" thing he pulls on Heroes. Then again, I guess that's akin to Nimoy's "I've got ONE inquizzative look" thing from Trek, so mayhaps it'll work out for the best.
I was waiting for the first person to freak out about that.
You should be shot and killed where you stand for not having seen that movie yet.
I'm sorry but I thought you should know.
dont apologize. you are correct sir...
big_pimp_tim-made it cool to roll in the first damn place! Mon Jun 11 2007 09:27 PM-harley finally rolled with me "I'm working with him...he's young but, there is much potential. He can apprentice with me and then he's yours for final training. He will remember the face of his father...
Some day, Knutreturns just may be the greatest of us all...."-THE bastard
Chris Pine, who had been in talks to join the cast of J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" flick, will play the young James Kirk, while Karl Urban will take on the role of Dr. Leonard McCoy, distributor Paramount confirmed Thursday.
Chris Pine, who had been in talks to join the cast of J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" flick, will play the young James Kirk, while Karl Urban will take on the role of Dr. Leonard McCoy, distributor Paramount confirmed Thursday.
Karl-Heinz Urban (born June 7, 1972) is a New Zealand actor. He may be best known for playing Éomer in the second and third installment of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Kirill (Jason Bourne's opposite number) in The Bourne Supremacy, the lead role in the movie adaptation of video game Doom, and Vaako from The Chronicles of Riddick.
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While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year's science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.
"I couldn't believe it. I'm not in the movie at all. Leonard, God bless his heart, is in, but not me," Shatner, 76, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "I thought, what a decision to make, since it obviously is a decision not to make use of the popularity I have to ensure the movie has good box office. It didn't seem to be a wise business decision."
Director J.J. Abrams announced last summer that Nimoy would reprise the role he originated opposite Shatner in the 1960s television show and played again in six big-screen adventures.
Abrams said Shatner probably would have a part in the film, which is due in theaters in December 2008. But while Shatner said he had a couple of meetings with Abrams, nothing came of it.
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Past "Trek" films presented an obstacle to the revival of Shatner's Kirk, who died at the end of 1994's "Star Trek: Generations."
But in science fiction, you can never truly say die. Spock was killed off in 1982's "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan" then resurrected in 1984's "Star Trek: The Search for Spock," with Nimoy's Vulcan living on to co-star in three more films, two episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and now Abrams' new movie.
"I've got a lot to do," said Shatner, whose current work includes the TV show "Boston Legal," narration for the Christmas spoof "Stalking Santa" due on DVD on Nov. 6, and the prequel "Star Trek: Academy — Collision Course," a novel chronicling Kirk and Spock's first meeting.
Shatner says of "Star Trek": "Having been in on the creation of it, I was hoping to be in on the re-creation."
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet."
Oh give me a fucking break! If Shatner wanted to be in more Trek movies then maybe HE SHOULDN'T HAVE KILLED OFF HIS CHARACTER!!!
First he wants to be Kirk. Then, he's done with it and wants to move on. Then he kills Kirk. Then he immediately goes out and starts writing novels about Kirk's resurrection and continued heroics. Then he wants to distance himself from Trek because he won an Emmy for Boston Legal. Now, he's back to wanting to be Kirk and be in Trek. Make up your fucking mind, fatboy!
Instead of supporting the movie, as he should be doing, he's coming off sounding like a spoiled, whiny brat who's griping about not getting what he wants. As if stirring up all the over-forty virgins that still worship the TOS bible would make a difference. Plus, I love how he's like "Well, if they're not going to let me be in the movie, then I'll just go write a book about how I think Kirk and Spock met. The fans will follow ME! Nyah!"
As for "box office" pull due his presence, the man is deluded. I want this movie to be successful, and re-invigorate the Trek franchise. I want modern. I want retcon. I want it to be real, and fast, and hard, and exciting, and good!
I do NOT want "Will........iamShatner!"
Goodbye Shatner. Your Kirk days are done. You brought it on yourself...
big_pimp_tim-made it cool to roll in the first damn place! Mon Jun 11 2007 09:27 PM-harley finally rolled with me "I'm working with him...he's young but, there is much potential. He can apprentice with me and then he's yours for final training. He will remember the face of his father...
Some day, Knutreturns just may be the greatest of us all...."-THE bastard
Oh give me a fucking break! If Shatner wanted to be in more Trek movies then maybe HE SHOULDN'T HAVE KILLED OFF HIS CHARACTER!!!
First he wants to be Kirk. Then, he's done with it and wants to move on. Then he kills Kirk. Then he immediately goes out and starts writing novels about Kirk's resurrection and continued heroics. Then he wants to distance himself from Trek because he won an Emmy for Boston Legal. Now, he's back to wanting to be Kirk and be in Trek. Make up your fucking mind, fatboy!
Instead of supporting the movie, as he should be doing, he's coming off sounding like a spoiled, whiny brat who's griping about not getting what he wants. As if stirring up all the over-forty virgins that still worship the TOS bible would make a difference. Plus, I love how he's like "Well, if they're not going to let me be in the movie, then I'll just go write a book about how I think Kirk and Spock met. The fans will follow ME! Nyah!"
As for "box office" pull due his presence, the man is deluded. I want this movie to be successful, and re-invigorate the Trek franchise. I want modern. I want retcon. I want it to be real, and fast, and hard, and exciting, and good!
I do NOT want "Will........iamShatner!"
Goodbye Shatner. Your Kirk days are done. You brought it on yourself...
well put. I like Shatner, but his days on Star Trek are long behind him. He made the choice 14 years ago to kill Kirk (or he agreed to it or whatever). Now he should move on. It's not like he's George Takei, some pathetic one hit wonder who needs to constantly suck from the Trek Teet. He has a good thing going with Boston Legal and he should leave Trek alone. Besides look how old he is now. Why does he want his current old fat self held in comparison to the young buff guy who took off his shirt every week 40 years ago? Spock works for the film because his character was never killed off and as a Vulcan a long life is expected. He should just be flattered that he created a character that people are still interested in 40 years later and make some cash the checks that will come with the increased merchandising.
Originally Posted By: Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man
well put. I like Shatner, but his days on Star Trek are long behind him. He made the choice 14 years ago to kill Kirk (or he agreed to it or whatever). Now he should move on. It's not like he's George Takei, some pathetic one hit wonder who needs to constantly suck from the Trek Teet. He has a good thing going with Boston Legal and he should leave Trek alone. Besides look how old he is now. Why does he want his current old fat self held in comparison to the young buff guy who took off his shirt every week 40 years ago? Spock works for the film because his character was never killed off and as a Vulcan a long life is expected. He should just be flattered that he created a character that people are still interested in 40 years later and make some cash the checks that will come with the increased merchandising.
Presactly!
Don't get me wrong: I love James T. Kirk. I loved Shatner as James T. Kirk. But, those days are behind us now.
I'll make a Doctor Who comparison that maybe only a few of you will get. Shatner should be like Tom Baker. Baker was the most famous and loved for his portrayal of the Doctor, in the history of the series. His performance stands the test of time of still being a genuine classic sci-fi icon.
But, when he was done, he was done. And no matter how many people yearn and crave for a "one more time" reprisal of the role, he still refuses to do it twenty-seven years on. He's stated that he basically wants people to remember him and his Doctor as they were, in the prime of his life. He's perfectly happy being remembered for the character, not reminding them of the character.
Shatner should take some cues from his act. Take your curtain call, bow to the audience, and leave the stage gracefully...
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet."
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet."
First, as you can see the Enterprise is being constructed on Earth, not in orbit. Second, Kirk sleeps with the girl who's responsible for the training systems and has her alter the Kobayashi Maru program for him. Third, people protest his graduation and call him a cheat and stuff. Lastly, that fucking Tyler Perry dude is in it.
