JJ Abrams to produce the new Star Trek movie

[Jess]

I found this on NineMSN news this morning. I wonder who will be in it, and what it is going to be about?

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=96932

Abrams to produce latest Star Trek
Sunday Apr 23 06:13 AEST

AP - Mission: Impossible III director JJ Abrams is going from Cruise control to warp speed.

After directing Tom Cruise in M:I3, Abrams has committed to produce the 11th Star Trek feature film and there are plans for him to direct as well, Paramount Pictures announced.

Abrams also will write the script with his M:I3 co-writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, Paramount spokeswoman Nancy Kirkpatrick said.

The studio is hoping to release the film in 2008.

No plot for the movie has been nailed down and no one has been cast for the film.

The Star Trek franchise covers several centuries of a future in which humans make their way in a universe populated by a bewildering variety of aliens, from the ultra-logical Vulcans to the merciless, hive-like Borg.

The starship Enterprise in various incarnations was the focus of the original series and many of the movies. Two Star Trek series followed the exploits aboard a space station called Deep Space Nine and a marooned spaceship, Voyager.

Abrams created the hit ABC series Lost and Paramount hopes that "Lost" producers Damon Lindelof and Bryan Burk will produce the movie, Kirkpatrick said.

William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy portrayed Kirk and Spock in the original Star Trek TV show in the 1960s and in numerous movies but "they have not yet been approached," Kirkpatrick said.

Shatner, 75, currently stars in the hit series Boston Legal and won an Emmy for his role as an egotistical attorney.


©AAP 2006

 

[Syf]

Here's a link to Trektoday. This is what they have so far.
http://www.trektoday.com/news/210406_01.shtml

As far as I can tell, they are going to go for the "Adventures of young Kirk and friends" plot. Maybe even show Kirk Hotwiring a shuttle and rigging the Simulator to let him win (I think you all know what I'm talking about).

 

[Hellkite]

that or Cheating on the Kobashi maru test

But I wish that they would go on to DS9 wile they still can wile the cast is still able to play the part than or go with Voy anything but a prequils

 

[Majestic]

that of Cheating on the Kobashi maru test

But I wish that they would go one to DS9 wile they still can wile the cast is still able to play the part than or go with Voy any thing but a prequils

I agree, prequels are a bad move, and the clowns are doing it again. Enterprise was good but it turned a lot of fans away from Star Trek and I believe this will as well.

I don't even watch Star Trek anymore as it's getting out dated, they should bring in a new series, a more military style series set sometime around Post-Nemesis like a Reman War series or a Hazard Team series or something like that.

I have turned towards Battlestar Galactica and the two Stargate series now a days.

 

[Syf]

I agree. It would make a great mini-series, but not a movie. They need a fresh, new approach. I think that they shot themselves in the foot when they turned down Mike's ( the creator of B5) offer to helm a new ST series.

 

[Majestic]

I agree. It would make a great mini-series, but not a movie. They need a fresh, new approach. I think that they shot themselves in the foot when they turned down Mike's ( the creator of B5) offer to helm a new ST series.

Yes JMS would of make an excellent Star Trek series, just looking at Babylon 5 you can see that he would of done and excellent job with Star Trek.

 

[Syf]

We fans can only hope that they will put someone in charge of Star Trek "everything" to have a proper perspective of what ST is about, and get the talent needed to make series and movies right.

 

[Theta Sigma]

JJ Abrams has scuttlebutted earlier reports that the film will have a teenage Kirk and Spock at Starfleet Academy:
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=18614

"Fans around the world whooped for joy last week at news that the Star Trek franchise was being resuscitated with M:I:3 director JJ Abrams at the helm. News that it would adopt the long-mooted concept of Kirk and Spock's youthful adventures at Starfleet Academy provoked a more mixed reaction. Those who thought such a move sacrilege can rest easy though because, as Empire discovered in an interview today with Abrams himself, the story is nothing of the sort.

"The whole thing was reported entirely without our cooperation," says the director with a hint of regret. "People learned that I was producing a Star Trek film, that I had an option to direct it, they hear rumours of what the thing was going to be and ran with a story that is not entirely accurate."

But the million dollar question is, what will it be about? Unsurprisingly, Abrams isn't saying ("We've made a pact not to discuss any specifics") but the Lost creator is a confirmed Original Series fan so don't be surprised if his take on the series does indeed take place around the era of Kirk and co, or if some of the established characters do make a reappearance. "Those characters are so spectacular. I just think that… you know, they could live again.""

 

[Theta Sigma]

JJ Abrams has said that a draft of the movie has been done:
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/38478.html
"01.11.2007
Abrams: First Draft Done


J.J. Abrams said this week that a draft of the new Star Trek movie is done, and that some trimming to the script will soon ensue.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Abrams was still mum on the details of the plot of the film currently referred to as "Star Trek XI." But he assured that it is designed for both established fans and newcomers to the franchise.

''on the one hand, for people who love Star Trek, the fix that they will get will be really satisfying,'' Abrams said. ''For people who've never seen it or know it vaguely, I think they will enjoy it equally, because the movie does not require you to know anything about Star Trek. I would actually prefer [that] people don't know the series, because I feel like they will come to it with an open mind.''

Abrams spoke to the magazine in New York last weekend while taking part in the New York Times Arts & Leisure Weekend.

The script is being developed by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, who worked with Abrams on "Mission: Impossible III," and prior to that, Alias. Besides Abrams, the project is being produced by Bryan Burk and Damon Lindelof.

There is still no official word on casting or a director, though talk has been very strong that Abrams will direct himself.

Abrams further told EW that he is very anxious to move forward. ''I can't wait to do this,'' he said. ''It is an absolute thrill to work on this project. We really are still like, 'How the hell are we able to do this?'''

"Star Trek XI" is targeted for release in 2008, and filming is expected to start this year. "

 

[Theta Sigma]

It is now official JJ Abrams will direct the film which would see a young Kirk and Spock and the Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike:
http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=8991

 

[Majestic]

Thanks for the update TS.

 

[Theta Sigma]

You're Welcome.

The film is aiming for a Christmas 2008 release:
http://www.zap2it.com/movies/news/zap-startrekprequelreleasedate,0,3784501.story
"'Trek' the Halls: Prequel Eyes Xmas 2008
Abrams is directing Enterprise prequel
February 28, 2007


J.J. AbramsOn Tuesday (Feb. 27), Paramount formally announced that the untitled "Star Trek" film from director J.J. Abrams is aiming for a December 2008 release.

After signing on to produce the new "Trek" in April, Abrams waited until late last week to commit to directing. Paramount has wasted no time in setting a production start date for sometime this fall, with a Christmas Day 2008 release in the cards.

Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci, who wrote "Mission: Impossible III" for Abrams and Paramount have scripted the film and will executive produce along with Abrams and his "Lost" collaborators Bryan Burk and Damon Lindelof.

The official Paramount release on the film offered no information on what the 11th "Star Trek" film will be about, though the Internet is already abuzz about potential casting rumors for what is expected to be a Starfleet Academy story focusing on the young James T. Kirk and his first meetings with Mr. Spock and the other "Trek" players.

"If there's something I'm dying to see, it's the brilliance and optimism of Roddenberry's world brought back to the big screen," Abrams says. "Alex and Bob wrote an amazing script that embraces and respects Trek canon, but charts its own course. Our goal is to make a picture for everyone -- life-long fans and the uninitiated. Needless to say, I am honored and excited to be part of this next chapter of Star Trek."

Paramount Chairman and CEO Brad Grey adds, "We could not be more thrilled to be back in business with J.J. Abrams. The revival of the 'Star Trek' franchise is an important part of Paramount's turnaround." "

Incidentally last night at a meeting with my sci fi club someone suggested that Gary Sinise played McCoy in the upcoming film saying he looks the character. Not a bad casting suggestion.

 

[Theta Sigma]

Found out from Wikipedia that the film has been simply titled as Star Trek. Just those two words nothing else comes after them.

Wikipedia:
"An eleventh film, simply titled Star Trek, has been announced for release on Christmas Day, 2008"

It looks like in future people would have to refer to the film as Star Trek (2008) to avoid confusion with the original series or Star Trek generically.

 

[Majestic]

Now thats stupid, calling a movie the exact same as a series.

Unfortunately I don't think this movie will be much good after all the news I have read about it.

Bring back DS9 or Voyager as a movie I say.

Thanks for posting the release date TS.

 

[Theta Sigma]

You're Welcome.

James T Kirk will appear in the film:
http://www.news.cinematical.com/200...irms-james-t-kirk-will-appear-in-star-trek-xi

"As I am a Trekkie (or Trekker, if you prefer) from way back, I have always had a special place in my heart for the original Star Trek characters from the classic 60s TV show. To me, James Tiberius Kirk will always be the Captain of the Enterprise that I identify with the most. Sure, there have been other Captains in the forty-plus years the franchise has been around -- including my very close second-favorite Jean Luc Picard -- but Kirk is, and always will be, number one to me. Ok, now that I've sufficiently proved what a major geek I am, I can let you in on some news that makes me exceptionally happy.

According to an interview highlighted at TrekWeb (via TrekMovie) with J.J. Abrams, director of the next big-screen installment of the Trek franchise, James T. Kirk will indeed appear in the film. Despite all the contradictory rumors that have been circulating around the net about Star Trek XI, Abrams assured fans that the most famous Captain of the Enterprise will be making an appearance. "James T. Kirk appears in the movie," said Abrams in the interview. "The respect we all have for Star Trek canon - and for a brand-new audience - is massive."

Abrams also said in the interview that the script for the film is done and they are now starting what he calls "pre-prep" with shooting to begin shortly thereafter. He also offered that there would be "Many more details to follow!" Of course, just because Kirk will make an appearance in the film doesn't mean William Shatner will. In fact, I'm almost positive he won't -- at least not as Kirk. With all the talk of re-imagining the franchise for this film and depicting Kirk and the rest of the crew as younger men at the beginning of their careers, Shatner couldn't possibly play the role. Knowing that, now we can start speculating about who will play the part of Kirk in the film. Any nominations?"

 

[Aerilon]

This Movie has 'Failure' written all over it.

As I've said before, elsewhere, and many times. People (Trek Fans) simply don't want to go back to the past. We want to go into the future. In addition to that, the storyline is backward.

I've read that it is suppose to revolve around Kirk, and Spock's Academy Days. Well, there is your first contradiction right there. Kirk and Spock don't actually meet until the Enterprise.

I'll watch it (It is a Trek Movie) but I am am going into this one, expecting the worst.

 

[Hellkite]

Like I said before

I wish that they would go on to DS9 wile they still can wile the cast is still able to play the part that or go with Voy anything but a prequils

 

[Syf]

This Movie has 'Failure' written all over it.

As I've said before, elsewhere, and many times. People (Trek Fans) simply don't want to go back to the past. We want to go into the future. In addition to that, the storyline is backward.

I've read that it is suppose to revolve around Kirk, and Spock's Academy Days. Well, there is your first contradiction right there. Kirk and Spock don't actually meet until the Enterprise.

I'll watch it (It is a Trek Movie) but I am am going into this one, expecting the worst.

Your right. Spock was a command member long before kirk was out of elementary school.

I'll watch it. I'll watch it on the day it hits the theaters. But I think there are a ton of people that will not be attracted to it. Kirk and Spock are legends. They should be left alone.

I really think they need a new perspective on trek altogether.

 

[Majestic]

Give me Voyager, it was my favourite series and there is a still a lot they can do with it. Like whatever happened to them when they got home, we know Janeway became an Admiral (Nemesis) but what about the rest? Did the Maquis get put on trial for their crimes against the Federation, what happened to Seven, what happened to the ship itself?

As for the Kirk and Spock thing, I agree with Tycoon and Hellkite here.

Go forward not backwards.

 

[CrazyFrog1903]

I am interested to see what exactly they do. Who knows. Maybe the whole thing about Kirk and Spock is to throw people off of the real story line. Would not be the first time the movie industry tries to throw off the public.

 

[Lord_Trekie]

Give me Voyager, it was my favourite series and there is a still a lot they can do with it. Like whatever happened to them when they got home, we know Janeway became an Admiral (Nemesis) but what about the rest? Did the Maquis get put on trial for their crimes against the Federation, what happened to Seven, what happened to the ship itself?

As for the Kirk and Spock thing, I agree with Tycoon and Hellkite here.

Go forward not backwards.

Most certainly, Trek needs to push forward, not try and get lucky with something like Batman Begins or Superman Returns... Though there are novels that answer your questions Majestic...

 

[Majestic]

Oh yes I have been looking into them online Trekie and I am considering buying a few, not that I would get a lot of time to read them.

 

[Lord_Trekie]

I have some of the newer ones in e-book format if you are interested Majestic. At the very least I have the Homecoming duology.