New ST:XI trailer

Beautiful. Just beautiful. When I saw it before Quantum of Solace last Friday, it seemed to go so fast that I missed a lot of detail. But now, I can savor every second, and I'm loving this all the more.

What makes me sad, however, is that a faction of Star Trek fandom is bound and determined to see Abrams' endeavor crash and burn, and mercilessly berate anyone who wishes to give the new movie a chance. To my mind, it's reminiscent of the ire fans felt over the reimagined Battlestar Galactica. Hardcore fans of the original had declared the new take on BSG a failure a month before the miniseries and soon after the announcement of a full series run. After three and a half seasons, it's one of the most popular shows on television and loved by critics and fans worldwide, AND it re-ignited interest in the original series.

That's why I'm so adamant against people protesting and boycotting Abrams' new Star Trek before they make at least one attempt to see the full film. At least give it a CHANCE before spewing hot molten hate upon it. A trailer, some pictures, and descriptions of a handful of clips do not an informed decision make. I can fully understand and accept hating the movie once you've seen it all the way through, because that is, at least, an informed opinion. Blind hatred based on so little evidence smacks of small-mindedness, no matter how you try to defend it. Giving this new film its chance to change stubborn minds and win over new fans isn't such an unreasonable thing to ask for.

This movie may be the make-or-break point for Star Trek. If fans and non-fans alike don't show at least minimal support for this movie, Star Trek in any form may see its twilight. Don't expect Paramount to fund any new cinematic or televised Trek-related ventures in the near future. After all, why put money into a venture that is no longer economically feasible? Watch for Trek-related merchandise to all but disappear. The books and comics may continue, but that's about all fans can hope for. After all, there are only so many re-releases of series or DVDs that can be done before there's just nothing left to remaster or add on. It's not going to be just the creative efforts of Abrams and his crew that will bring about either Trek's rebirth or its irreversible death; it will be the acceptance (or lack thereof) of its fanbase.

One last thing, and yes, it's a shameless plug, but it's on-topic, so I don't see the harm of adding it here. I've created a discussion group for people interested in the new movie. It'll be a safe haven from the narrow-minded hate of the Trek purists, a forum for those excited and hopeful that this movie will revitalize the Star Trek franchise. Here is the link, for all that are interested:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JJ_Abrams_Star_Trek/

I hope to see some of you there.

 

Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh, God I can't wait for this movie.
I'm guessing you can tell I just watched the trailer. I still can't completely describe how awesome it is, and how I'm now going to go watch it again and again.

Oh, and the Enterprise in action is gorgeous!

I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!



J.

 

I totally missed that you were quoting yourself. I freely admit to seeing a flame and clicking "notify mod." I feel like a total newb

 

I was waiting for that. Duly noted.

 

Do you think this is the ship dropping out of warp and right into battle (or battle aftermath)?...If so, I say cool "drop out of warp" effect

 

Yes, a nice nod to 'The Cage'

 

Not sure if anyone has put this up or not but you can download the trailer (in multiple sizes all the way up to 1080P on iTunes

*Link*
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/redirect?url=itms://www.apple.com/moviesxml/s/paramount/startrek/index.xml%3Fi%3D17

 

People have mentioned things like this (for other trailers) before now, but it just never seems to work for me. It just takes me to my library and a search of the itunes shop doesn't seem to show it

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

As for what I think of the trailer (having seen it on Apple), I generally like it

 

Go into the iTunes Store and on the left hand list "music, Movies, TV. Shows...etc..." Click "Movies" then scroll down to the bottom of the page on the left hand under the header of "More in Movies" click "Theatrical Trailers" Its listed in there under the "Newest Trailers"

 

Ta

It might be a UK I-Tunes thing (For me, it has All Rentals, All Films, Disney, Coming soon, Soundtrack and learn about rentals. Looked under each one, but nope)

Thanks for trying though

 

KIRK:"Did...

Did I just see Doctor Who's face out there?!"

 

It's definitely a bigger viewscreen than that dinky little thing they had on TOS.

 

indeed. I am reminded of these steam engine clubs that show off their collections at agricultural fairs around here.

 

The new 1701 helm console looks like a hybrid of the styles of the earlier movie 1701 and 1701-A consoles and the Enterprise NX-01 console from the Archer era.

 

God, watching the trailer in higher quality makes this look even worse.

I'll still go and see it, and I'm not saying it will be shit, merely it looks shit (to me anyway)

 

Which is exactly as it ought to be. ENT was trying to do the whole, "TOS if it was today" thing and failed utterly, this looks like it's got it spot on.

 

Now people are whining about young/teen Kirk's antique car in the movie. "Well if he could drive a sportscar like a bat out of hell as a kid why couldn't he operate an automobile very well on Sigma Iotia II in the TOS mob episode?"

Sheeeesh. Cue the reboot assholes.

 

After repeatedly watching the trailer, I have gone from exuberant to angry! Not because of the trailer, I love it, but because I have. to wait. until freakin. MAY to see it!



J.

 

My fears about the movie are marginally lessened by the awesomeness of the new trailer.

 

My 80" projector screen is bigger than the one on TOS.