Star Trek XI - spoilers!

Meds · December 11, 2008, 10:31:52 AM

Excellent news.

Geekyfanboy · December 12, 2008, 12:01:59 PM

J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Coming to IMAX
Source: IMAX Corporation
December 12, 2008

Paramount Pictures and IMAX Corporation today announced that Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams (Mission: Impossible III, "Lost" and "Alias"), will be simultaneously released to both IMAX® and conventional theatres worldwide on May 8, 2009. http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=15645
, which chronicles the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members, will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. Paramount Pictures will be the exclusive distributor of the film to IMAX theatres worldwide.

"We're excited to share the enhanced IMAX version of this film with the millions of dedicated fans who have been anticipating this release since production began," said Rob Moore, Vice Chairman, Paramount Pictures. "The IMAX Experience adds that extra level of excitement to an already action-packed film, giving moviegoers a premium 'event' at the multiplex."

Added J.J. Abrams, "I'm thrilled that audiences will be able to experience this new, epic world of 'Star Trek' - with an incredible cast and mind-blowing visual effects - on what is, obviously, the most remarkable film format in the world."

"'Star Trek' combines top Hollywood story-telling talent with space exploration, and each is very conducive to The IMAX Experience," said IMAX Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "Expanding our relationship with Paramount Pictures to include this film strengthens our 2009 slate, and with the continuing rollout of digital IMAX theatre systems, we will be able to offer the fan-base more locations to experience the epic first journey of the USS Enterprise in the most immersive way."

"Both 'Star Trek' and IMAX have taken audiences to far away places they would normally not be able to go, and in this case, it's space - the final frontier," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "J.J. Abrams has created a powerful movie that has fans worldwide feverishly anticipating its release. We are thrilled to partner with Paramount Pictures to bring J.J.'s exciting vision of this incredible space adventure to IMAX screens."

Rico · December 12, 2008, 12:05:15 PM

This was rumored for awhile now. Glad it's official.

Feathers · December 13, 2008, 07:35:32 AM

Hmmm, the local Odeon in Wimbledon is supposed to have just opened one of the first two IMAX digital screens in Europe - so when the film comes out, the question will be 'to pay or not to pay...the extra for the IMAX experience'.

Geekyfanboy · December 17, 2008, 03:38:41 PM

New Banner has been released.. it's pretty sweet.. but I can't find it any bigger.

Geekyfanboy · December 23, 2008, 11:05:00 AM

Star Trek Will be Locked Next Week
Source: J.J. Abrams
December 23, 2008

Star Trek director J.J. Abrams says that they are nearing the finish line for the anticipated movie, opening in theaters and IMAX on May 8. He wrote the following on Facebook:

We're just making final tweaks to the movie -- we should be totally locked next week. Then we're going to flash-freeze it so it's totally fresh for you in May. I can't wait for you to see the movie. The cast is awesome. The action and effects pushed the stunt team and ILM beyond their limits. I'm so grateful to this cast and crew -- and to all of you for your interest and patience. We'll continue to update this page with new info and exclusives, so check back when you think of it. In the meantime, have a happy, healthy, fun holiday!

From the last days of the sound mix,

JJ

billybob476 · December 23, 2008, 11:07:10 AM

Awesome.

Feathers · December 24, 2008, 02:38:54 AM

Sounds good. Oh for the original release date!

Meds · December 24, 2008, 12:27:28 PM

Looks like it was a good job they did put it back. I would have hated it if they rushed it.

Feathers · December 24, 2008, 12:38:46 PM

True although you don't know how much they slowed down in any case. It may not have made a lot of difference.

feek61 · January 01, 2009, 08:23:42 AM

Something pretty cool that I noticed in the high-Res photos released is that Karl Urban who plays McCoy is wearing a pinky ring just like Deforest Kelly did during TOS. That's a pretty cool homage to the original. Zoom in on his hand here:

http://img.trekmovie.com/images/st09/st09_hr_kirkbridge.jpg

Here is what I am talking about:

Meds · January 01, 2009, 11:47:51 AM

Cool find feek61.

Rico · January 01, 2009, 12:11:59 PM

Yep - saw that too. Another little touch that gives me confidence in this movie.

billybob476 · January 01, 2009, 12:25:35 PM

Now this is something I've never heard about before. Is there a story behind it?

Rico · January 01, 2009, 01:15:34 PM

Quote from: billybob476 on January 01, 2009, 12:25:35 PM
Now this is something I've never heard about before. Is there a story behind it?

Basically it was a ring that was from De's mom and he wore it pretty much always to honor her. A few tidbits more on it by Kristine Smith (who I interviewed before on the podcast) about De and his life:

http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/features/specials/article/30875.html?page=5