Star Trek (2008 movie)

Illinoisguy1 · 18 Nov 08 :: 16:36

Based on the release schedule on boxofficemojo, it looks like it'll have a good week, perhaps 2 to makes some good money.

Nothing really major is opening against it the week of release. Angels & Demons and Bruno open the week later. Don't know how those will do, perhaps good. But Trek should continue doing well for at least 2 weeks until Night at the Museum II: Escape from the Smithsonian and Terminator Salvation opens on the 22nd.

Now will Trek open in the first spot the first week of release? Depends on how well X-Men Origins: Wolverine does and holds the second week.

It'll have to do very well to at least break even with the reported 150 million budget, and then that doesn't include marketing costs.
Hopefully it'll be the jump-start the series needs or we'll be looking at another failure in terms of box office like Speed Racer was this past summer.

TheCentralScrutinizer · 18 Nov 08 :: 23:42

HuffPo singled out the sessy pic from the trailer and made a thang about it. It is pretty HAWT...

Illinoisguy1 · 19 Nov 08 :: 08:57

Some are saying that's Kirk & Uhura, while others are saying it's Kirk & an Orion lady.

The lighting makes it too difficult to 'make out'.:drool:

Illinoisguy1 · 26 Nov 08 :: 17:37

First pic of Leonard Nimoy as Spock in the new movie.

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TeeJay · 26 Nov 08 :: 17:55

The pic is not showing up for me.

-TeeJay

Illinoisguy1 · 26 Nov 08 :: 18:09

Should be showing up now.

It's from a slightly longer version of the trailer. He shows up towards the end and says "Long live & prosper!"

How many can actually do the Vulcan hand thing?
I can do it with both hands.

TheCentralScrutinizer · 26 Nov 08 :: 18:55

Poor old guy, he looks about a million. But I do love the man.

Yeah, I can do it with both hands too, and I don't even have to cheat.

TeeJay · 26 Nov 08 :: 19:15

I see Nimoy!Spock now. Wow, he looks really old. I hope some of that is make-up!

I can also do the Vulcan hand thing with both hands without cheating.

-TeeJay

CappuGirl · 26 Nov 08 :: 19:20

I've never tried but seems I can do it half way. I know a way I could manipulate my fingers to do it. After a while I wouldn't need the aid anymore, I think. I've got this other thing I can do with all my fingers that apparently not everyone can do. I saw some boys do it at school when I was on 8th grade. They were competing who can do it best. One of them was my on-off-crush so I went ahead and tried it and after few tries I could do it with all the fingers. The boys could do it with just one finger.

I saw a Start trek trailer today on FB's Flixter. Looks pretty good. I think I wanna see it. And not just because it has few of my favorite actors.

domesticelefant · 26 Nov 08 :: 20:19

TeeJay wrote:

I see Nimoy!Spock now. Wow, he looks really old. I hope some of that is make-up!
I can also do the Vulcan hand thing with both hands without cheating.
-TeeJay

Hey, I thought he was old, too. And I can do the Vulcan thing too, and also with both hands. I would take a picture but I'm too lazy to get up to get the camera. Besides, I want to continue reading.

Simon · 26 Nov 08 :: 22:41

It's funny how i've never seen more than 1 full classic episode with Spock in, but i'm still super excited seeing the original Spock back.

and about the hand thing. I've been trying it a lot recently, and just can't do it. Which might be a good thing, considering my brother keeps calling me a Star Trek geek.

Illinoisguy1 · 27 Nov 08 :: 23:07

OK, not movie related, but I saw something at Walgreen's from the Original Series.

In the Christmas candy aisle I saw a Pez candy set with Pez dispensers in the shape of the crew and a little Enterprise as well. Price was $19.99 a set.

May pick it up later.

Did a google search and found this info on it.
http://trekmovie.com/2008/06/07/star-tr … this-fall/

TheCentralScrutinizer · 27 Nov 08 :: 23:40

That's totally cool. Those are great likenesses, too.

TeeJay · 27 Nov 08 :: 23:52

That's indeed pretty cool! I think I have a Spiderman and a Garfield PEZ somewhere. Back from when I was big time into The Pretender.

-TeeJay

Illinoisguy1 · 28 Nov 08 :: 00:53

Here is some details on the toys that will be coming out from Playmates.

Playmates is back with Trek
The new Star Trek movie will have some toys coming from Mattel (like Star Trek Barbie) and other companies will have movie products, but the main toy line is from the venerable Playmates Toys, whose 1990s Star Trek toys are a favorite of many fans.
There will be at least two wave of toys next year from Playmate Toys, with Wave 1 released in March and April before the film (an important marketing decision) and Wave 2 in September, which may be timed to coincide with the probable autumn DVD release.
All of the following are available for preorder now from Entertainment Earth.
WAVE 1
TOY SHIPS
Star Trek Movie Enterprise Vehicle - Arriving March 2009
Authentic and detailed scaled model of the USS Enterprise from the Star Trek movie featuring lights and sounds from the movie. Comes with display base that attaches to the ship's lower hull and allows you to change the ship's position.
Star Trek Movie Enterprise Vehicle: pre-order $35.09
ACTION FIGURES - Available: April 2009
Star Trek movie action figures will be in three versions, 3.75" (similar to Star Wars action figures), 6" (similar to the DST Star Trek action figures), and 12". These figures are designed for both younger fans to play with (especially the 3.75 and 6") and for discerning collectors (6" and 12"). Here are the details from each of the action figures.
3.75" 10 pack set
The 3.75" line has 10 initial figures in Wave 1, and the figures come with accessories such as phasers, communicators, and displays. [NOTE: playsets are sized for these action figures.]. Each figure in the set comes individually wrapped in its own card. The ten figures included are [Note: questionable descriptions mentioned in previous TrekMovie story have been fixed]:
* Kirk in Enterprise outfit
* Spock in Enterprise Outfit
* Original Spock (AKA Prime Spock which is Leonard Nimoy's version)
* McCoy in cadet outfit
* Sulu in Enterprise outfit
* Uhura in Enterprise outfit
* Pike in Enterprise outfit
* Nero
* Chekov in cadet outfit
* Scotty in Enterprise outfit
3.75" 10 pack available for pre-order $62.89
6" Figure case
The 6" inch line will run between 8 and 10 action figures in the initial wave. Details of which characters are included are not yet finalized (although likely to be similar list as 3.75" line), and figures will include accessories such as phasers, communicators, and displays.
6" figure case available for pre-order $86.84
12" Collector Figure Set
The 12" line will include four figures, three of which are confirmed to be Kirk, Spock, and McCoy (the fourth is either Prime Spock or Scotty in 'frozen planet outfit'). Each figure features detailed likenesses, cloth costumes, and accessories.
12" Collector Figure Set : available for pre-order $114.89

PLAYSETS – Available March 2009
It has been almost 15 years since fans have been treated to a Star Trek playset sized for smaller scale action figures and this film has two: Enterprise Bridge and the Transporter Room. The last movie Enterprise playset was 1979's MEGO version for TMP.
Enterprise Bridge Playset
The Enterprise Bridge playset (sized for 3.75" figures) has electronic features, including lighting and sound effects from the film. The set includes a bonus Captain Kirk action figure.
Star Trek Movie Enterprise Bridge Playset: pre-order $37.39
Transporter Room Playset
The Transporter Room will allow the action figures to beam in and out, with appearing and disappearing effects after being placed in the Transporter cylinder. The set includes a bonus Scotty (of course!) action figure, and features lighting and sound effects.
Star Trek Movie Transporter Room Playset: pre-order $33.79

ROLE PLAYING TOYS
One of the biggest trends in toys are role playing sets and items. Batman and Star Wars, for example, both feature these kinds of items based on their characters. There are two waves of role playing items revealed.
For March, there is the troika of the communicator, phaser, and tricorder. All feature movie lighting and sound effects.
Star Trek Movie Electronic Communicator: features a flip open cover and two buttons to activate the electronic play.
Star Trek Movie Electronic Communicator: pre-order $17.59
Star Trek Movie Electronic Phaser: has a pivoting nozzle (to switch from stun to kill).
Star Trek Movie Electronic Phaser: pre-order $17.59
Star Trek Movie Electronic Tricorder: has spring activated top and front covers
Star Trek Movie Electronic Tricorder: pre-order $17.59
WAVE 2
UPDATE:
The information below was based on the update to the Entertainment Earth website. Since the first update Entertainment Earth has removed all of the items for Wave 2. Below covers what was announced, but none of these items are available for pre-order any more. It is expected for there to be a 2nd wave and it was likely that these items were just announced before they should have been announced and before details were worked out (notably on the ships).
Nero Ship Vehicle - Arriving September 2009
Entertainment Earth also has two listings for Star Trek movie related Playmates ship toys for September with no descriptions beyond the names. One is called "Jellyfish" and the other is "Narada." "Jellyfish Vehicle" and the other is "Narada Vehicle." Although neither Playmates nor Entertainment Earth are confirming this, according to TrekMovie sources these are two different names for the same ship, that of the villain Nero. Narada is the actual name of the ship and 'Jellyfish' is a description of how how it looks (like a giant black metal jellyfish). It is not clear why there are two listings and it is possible that is an error or maybe there is a variant. Regardless, we now know that Nero's ship is called "Narada.".
Utility Belt
It has been nearly 30 years that fans have been waiting for a new version of the Star Trek utility belt, and Playmates Toys answers those hopes with the Star Trek Movie Utility Belt which is detailed after the ones worn by the crew of the Enterprise. It will hold the phaser and communicator from the March toy line.
Walkie-talkies
Walkie talkies in communicator form make all the sense in the world, which is why the idea has been a perennial, from MEGO's 1970s line to the Playmates TNG walkie talkies. Once again, fans can communicate with each other using 21st century technology wrapped in 23rd century style.
Phaser Tag game
There will also be a Phaser Tag game which is a Star Trek version of laser tag. We all know phasers are better than lasers, anyway.

http://trekmovie.com/2008/11/19/details … -revealed/

Illinoisguy1 · 11 Dec 08 :: 16:14

Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Returns to Star Trek
Source: Variety
December 10, 2008

Variety reports that Majel Barrett-Roddenberry will reprise her role as the voice of the Starship Enterprise computer in J.J. Abrams' upcoming Star Trek feature. She's voiced the role in four "Star Trek" TV series and three films.
Opening on May 8th, the Paramount release stars John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana, Leonard Nimoy, Marlene Forte and Jimmy Bennett.
It was written by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/startrek … p?id=51228

I've always liked her. Especially as Lwaxanna Troi on Next Generation. Glad to see her back in the world of Star Trek, even if it's just the voice of the Enterprise computer.

TheCentralScrutinizer · 11 Dec 08 :: 17:08

Oh, that's wonderful! Gotta have MBR in there. Have you ever read any of the Star Trek novels, Illinois? There's this absolutely hiliarious one by Peter David called Q-In-Law where Lwaxanna Troi and Q almost get married. And he bestows her with his power. Just side-splitting.

TeeJay · 11 Dec 08 :: 17:14

The Peter David novels are all wonderful. He's my favorite Star Trek author. Except maybe for the one DS9 novel he wrote, that one's not all that great. My all time fave's are probably Imzadi and the New Frontier series.

And, yep, it's wonderful to hear that Majel got to do the computer voice again. There's something to be said for sticking with tradition.

-TeeJay

TheCentralScrutinizer · 11 Dec 08 :: 17:45

Yes, Imzadi is a great one too!

Illinoisguy1 · 12 Dec 08 :: 22:06

Bought the Star Trek II: Reliant Hallmark Ornament today.

I don't know if this pic will show up.

If not, here is a link to see it. Just scroll down.
http://trekmovie.com/2008/05/12/the-col … re-orders/

TheCentralScrutinizer · 12 Dec 08 :: 22:55

Yay, the USS Pregant Duck!

Illinoisguy1 · 19 Dec 08 :: 03:48

Sad news.

From her official site.

Majel Barrett Roddenberry passed away this morning, December 18, 2008, at 12:27 AM in her Bel Air home. She died peacefully, in her sleep, and was surrounded by family and loved ones.
"My mother truly acknowledged and appreciated the fact that Star Trek fans played a vital role in keeping the Roddenberry dream alive for the past 42 years. It was her love for the fans, and their love in return, that kept her going for so long after my father passed away." - Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, Jr.

http://www.roddenberry.com/

I hope she was able to complete her voice work for the film. Kind of fitting how perhaps her last role will have been Star Trek.

TeeJay · 19 Dec 08 :: 09:57

That's indeed sad. Another great Star Trek icon to leave this world.

-TeeJay

Simon · 19 Dec 08 :: 18:26

How sad. According to an article i read, she had finished her work on Star Trek. It's nice to know that she has passed away with Star Trek being her final performance.

Illinoisguy1 · 29 Dec 08 :: 22:01

First look at the Barbie dolls for the film.

http://trekmovie.com/2008/12/29/first-l … e-figures/

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