Star Trek XI - spoilers!

[billybob476]

McCoy best be using some silver salt shakers in sick bay...

[Bryancd]

I think what I don't like is that there is a lot of superfluous stuff which seems to serve no function but to look cool. Check out all the etched glass partitions behind Uhura and the 2 Ikea lamps and things that look like phasers on her station! It's all very busy. I like form follows function. :)

[wraith1701]

I'm loving the uniforms, but at first look, the bridge does seem a little bright. Not bad; just different than I was expecting. Of course, it is only a snapshot, so I'm reserving judgement until I see more.

OK, a little random speculation--

I just noticed the call letters in this pic-



"NCC1701"? Do you guys think this is an Enterprise escape pod? A torpedo modified to be an infiltration/insertion unit for a commando-style raid? Any ideas?

[billybob476]

I'd say escape pod.

[Bryancd]

Defiantly from the Enterprise, maybe a stealth/personal insertion pod, too small to be an escape pod.

[wraith1701]

I've heard rumors that for at least part of the film, Pike is in command of the Enterprise.  Maybe Kirk is taking part in a "cowboy diplomacy" type away mission before he eventually assumes command of the ship?  Seems in character with his hands-on approach to dealing with things..

[Bryancd]

I've heard rumors that for at least part of the film, Pike is in command of the Enterprise.  Maybe Kirk is taking part in a "cowboy diplomacy" type away mission before he eventually assumes command of the ship?  Seems in character with his hands-on approach to dealing with things..

Correct, Pike is in the movie and hands the key's over to Kirk at some point.

[billybob476]

I think Kirk will engage in cowboy diplomacy with the Orions played by Diora Baird and Rachel Nichols.
;)

[wraith1701]

I've heard rumors that for at least part of the film, Pike is in command of the Enterprise.  Maybe Kirk is taking part in a "cowboy diplomacy" type away mission before he eventually assumes command of the ship?  Seems in character with his hands-on approach to dealing with things..

Correct, Pike is in the movie and hands the key's over to Kirk at some point.

Cool!  Do we know who's playing Pike yet?

I think Kirk will engage in cowboy diplomacy with the Orions played by Diora Baird and Rachel Nichols.
;)

:ohbaby

[Bryancd]

Pike is played by Bruce Greenwood as per a discussion over at the RPF.

[Geekyfanboy]

The EW article is online.. if you can't wait till friday to read the real magazine.. check it out..

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20233502,00.html

[Rico]

Cool Kenny.  I just got this week's EW in the mail yesterday - and I subscribe to it (so slow)!!  I might have to swing by 7-11 and get this issue early. 

[Bryancd]

Great article!

Sounds like JJ's already gotten some heat over the bridge! LOL!
''People would joke, 'Where's the Genius Bar?''' says Abrams, somewhat defensively. ''To me, the bridge is so cool, it makes the Apple Store look uncool.''

[Meds]

For what its worth I think the new bridge looks awesome. Its got to look new and flashy, it's got to look different. I love the smooth lines and reflective design. It's bold, and It is very modern.

[Rico]

I'm loving the uniforms, but at first look, the bridge does seem a little bright. Not bad; just different than I was expecting. Of course, it is only a snapshot, so I'm reserving judgement until I see more.

OK, a little random speculation--

I just noticed the call letters in this pic-



"NCC1701"? Do you guys think this is an Enterprise escape pod? A torpedo modified to be an infiltration/insertion unit for a commando-style raid? Any ideas?

Could be a lot of things.  Maybe as simple as a training exercise.