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> In article <13osg4bpdmajo18@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, "Steven L."
> <sdlitvin@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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>> First Look At New 'Star Trek XI' Trailer
>> By MICHAEL HINMAN
>> Jan-15-2008
>>
>> This story contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the upcoming teaser trailer of
>> "Star Trek XI."
>>
>> So there have been fakes, and there has been speculation. But what is
>> the first look of the new Star Trek movie from J.J. Abrams going to
>> look like? Apparently, Hollywood Chicago got a sneak peek at what
>> fans will see beginning on Friday with Abrams' upcoming film,
>> "Cloverfield."
>>
>> As previously reported, the trailer will feature quite extensively
>> the construction of the USS Enterprise, but unexpectedly will also
>> pay homage to America's space program.
>>
>> Following the studio cards for Paramount and Bad Robot, some sparks
>> light up a black, saturated screen with audio of an old NASA radio
>> countdown: "30 seconds and counting."
>>
>> The camera closes in on a "timeless guy with goggles" leaning
>> forward as if he's welding something. When he lifts his goggles, a
>> futuristic head covering is seen, but it is not a space suit. As the
>> man leans down, it's discovered that he is standing on a giant sheet
>> of metal just in time for "From Director J.J. Abrams" to appear in a
>> blue font and with lens flare.
>>
>> Then John F. Kennedy can be heard talking about space flight, saying
>> that "the eyes of the world now look to space." At the same time,
>> there are people walking around the saucer section of the ship, and
>> the welders are everywhere, showing the size of the massive
>> structure.
>>
>> Then the audio declares, "the Eagle has landed," and a huge overhead
>> shot pans, showing what looks like "miles of scaffolding underneath."
>> Also appearing on the screen is "The Future Begins."
>>
>> "Really impressive shot from the nacelle of people all over the ship,
>> and you can see a huge industrialized city or shipyard in the
>> background," the source told Hollywood Chicago. "It's being built on
>> Earth, not in space."
>>
>> Soon after, Neil Armstrong can be heard with his famous Moon-landing
>> speech of "One small step for man ..." That's when the camera pans up
>> and the whole saucer section of the Enterprise becomes visible. At
>> that time, the famous voice of Leonard Nimoy is heard saying the
>> immortal Star Trek words, "Space, the final frontier" as well as the
>> "Star Trek" horn salute.
>>
>> As the shot continues to pan the saucer, the characters "U.S.S.
>> Enterprise" become visible, with huge aircraft-like warp engines in
>> the background, which technically gives the first reveal of the
>> entire ship.
>>
>> Then the trailer ends with a wordless Starfleet logo followed by
>> "Under Construction" and "Christmas 2008"
>>
>> Although IESB says the description is legitimate, please note that is
>> has not been confirmed by anyone at Paramount Pictures, so it should
>> be treated as any rumor would.
>>
>> "Star Trek XI's" trailer premieres Friday in theaters attached to
>> "Cloverfield," and on the Internet Jan. 21. The movie itself hits
>> theaters Dec. 25.
>>
>> http://www.syfyportal.com/news424632.html
>
>
> Dear, oh dear, oh dear. Did they learn nothing from the "Enterprise"
> series? Or are they simply trying to make this new movie fit with
> "Enterprise". Either way, if true it looks like another bad sign to
> add to the growing list. :-(
I think we really ought to at least *watch* the thing before immediately
dismissing it. Otherwise we're no better than those people who campaign to
ban some movie, they haven't actually see it but they've *heard* how awful
it is. :)
Ian
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