First Cut of 'Star Trek XI' Finished

TrekToday · August 4 2008, 11:32 PM

The first cut of Star Trek XI was recently screened for Paramount Studio Boss Brad Grey and other Paramount bigwigs who were impressed with the quality of the film.

As reported by TrekMovie.com, the first cut was completed four months after principal photography wrapped on Star Trek XI by J.J. Abrams and editors Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey.

The screening, held last week, was a big success. Various comments coming from different sources who were privileged to watch the initial effort ranged from "a hit," and "very impressive," to "far beyond expectations." Expectations for Star Trek XI have been high and were a factor in the movie being moved from its original December 2008 release date to May 2009.

There is still much work to be done, including the special effects and the music, which will be done by Michael Giacchino. Fans are waiting for the release of the theatrical trailer, which is edited, but is not yet finalized. The trailer is expected out sometime this year.

To read more, head to the article located here.

Augustus · August 5 2008, 01:57 AM

well, it would be interesting to see an unfinished movie, without music, and much of the special effects and extra sound...

... and still call it a hit.

Procutus · August 5 2008, 02:26 AM

Let's hope the suits are on target with their assessment. I like the part about it 'exceeding expectations'.

Let's hope.

DorkBoy [TM] · August 5 2008, 02:27 AM

"We are all very pleased."

Augustus · August 5 2008, 02:31 AM

I love how everyone keeps bringing up "We are all very pleased."
haha

number6 · August 5 2008, 02:36 AM

Augustus wrote:

I love how everyone keeps bringing up "We are all very pleased."
haha

I don't.
It's petty and juvenile.

cardinal biggles · August 5 2008, 06:14 AM

Yes, it's petty and juvenile to joke about the man who helped take Star Trek from "sittin' on top of the world" to "full of fail" in the span of a decade.

This early positive reaction to the screening is good. Special effects and music can only add so much, and shouldn't be expected to carry a film. So if this reaction is strictly off the story and performances (and whatever ILM has completed to date), then I think it's a good sign.

number6 · August 5 2008, 06:58 AM

cardinal biggles wrote:

Yes, it's petty and juvenile to joke about the man who helped take Star Trek from "sittin' on top of the world" to "full of fail" in the span of a decade.

I'm glad we agree.

Pioneer · August 5 2008, 08:29 AM

cardinal biggles wrote:

Yes, it's petty and juvenile to joke about the man who helped take Star Trek from "sittin' on top of the world" to "full of fail" in the span of a decade.

This early positive reaction to the screening is good. Special effects and music can only add so much, and shouldn't be expected to carry a film. So if this reaction is strictly off the story and performances (and whatever ILM has completed to date), then I think it's a good sign.

Excuse my ignorance (again!) but I don't get the whole "We are all very pleased." thing. Seems to be a bone of contention of some kind. Could someone please explain? Thanks.

number6 · August 5 2008, 09:01 AM

Pioneer wrote:

cardinal biggles wrote:

Yes, it's petty and juvenile to joke about the man who helped take Star Trek from "sittin' on top of the world" to "full of fail" in the span of a decade.

This early positive reaction to the screening is good. Special effects and music can only add so much, and shouldn't be expected to carry a film. So if this reaction is strictly off the story and performances (and whatever ILM has completed to date), then I think it's a good sign.

Excuse my ignorance (again!) but I don't get the whole "We are all very pleased." thing. Seems to be a bone of contention of some kind. Could someone please explain? Thanks.

Every time Rick Berman gave an interview about something he would say he was very pleased with what was coming up, even though some detracters would always be disappointed no matter what because they thing Berman is the Anti-christ who destroyed Star Trek. It seemed like the only thing he ever said in interviews is "We are all very pleased," and then it would be crap. It got to the point where everytime he gave an interview someone would chime in with that and it was always in some petty, childish, antagonistic way.. Because everything Berman touched turned to shit.
It was stupid and ridiculous then and it's even moreso now, since Berman is no longer involved with Star Trek.

cardinal biggles · August 5 2008, 02:05 PM

number6 wrote:

cardinal biggles wrote:

Yes, it's petty and juvenile to joke about the man who helped take Star Trek from "sittin' on top of the world" to "full of fail" in the span of a decade.

I'm glad we agree.

It would seem we also agree that you need to have your sarcasm detector upgraded.

apostle83 · August 5 2008, 02:36 PM

I'm excited that someone besides the beebs are pleased.

ncc74302 · August 5 2008, 04:33 PM

DorkBoy [TM] wrote:

"We are all very pleased."

Darnit. You beat me to it. I was gonna throw that in too.

Augustus · August 5 2008, 05:28 PM

well, most people here seem to have utter disdain for "we are all very pleased".

I guess I just don't take the comment that seriously...

Admiral Buzzkill · August 5 2008, 08:17 PM

cardinal biggles wrote:

Yes, it's petty and juvenile to joke about the man who helped take Star Trek from "sittin' on top of the world" to "full of fail" in the span of a decade.

All these years later? It's that and a few more things besides.

But hell, there are old fans who froth and foam over Fred Freiberger, so I guess that's just fandom.

August 4 2008, 11:32 PM	#1
TrekToday Rear Admiral	First Cut of 'Star Trek XI' Finished The first cut of Star Trek XI was recently screened for Paramount Studio Boss Brad Grey and other Paramount bigwigs who were impressed with the quality of the film. As reported by TrekMovie.com, the first cut was completed four months after principal photography wrapped on Star Trek XI by J.J. Abrams and editors Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey. The screening, held last week, was a big success. Various comments coming from different sources who were privileged to watch the initial effort ranged from "a hit," and "very impressive," to "far beyond expectations." Expectations for Star Trek XI have been high and were a factor in the movie being moved from its original December 2008 release date to May 2009. There is still much work to be done, including the special effects and the music, which will be done by Michael Giacchino. Fans are waiting for the release of the theatrical trailer, which is edited, but is not yet finalized. The trailer is expected out sometime this year. To read more, head to the article located here.

August 5 2008, 01:57 AM	#2
Augustus Fleet Captain Location: Sadly, not in Texas	Re: First Cut of 'Star Trek XI' Finished well, it would be interesting to see an unfinished movie, without music, and much of the special effects and extra sound... ... and still call it a hit. __________________ I don't know... I didn't go.

August 5 2008, 02:26 AM	#3
Procutus Admiral Location: Back behind my keyboard	Re: First Cut of 'Star Trek XI' Finished Let's hope the suits are on target with their assessment. I like the part about it 'exceeding expectations'. Let's hope. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.

August 5 2008, 02:27 AM	#4
DorkBoy [TM] Captain	Re: First Cut of 'Star Trek XI' Finished "We are all very pleased."

August 5 2008, 02:31 AM	#5
Augustus Fleet Captain Location: Sadly, not in Texas	Re: First Cut of 'Star Trek XI' Finished I love how everyone keeps bringing up "We are all very pleased." haha __________________ I don't know... I didn't go.

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August 5 2008, 06:14 AM	#7
cardinal biggles Danny Donkey Hates You Location: potrzebie	Re: First Cut of 'Star Trek XI' Finished Yes, it's petty and juvenile to joke about the man who helped take Star Trek from "sittin' on top of the world" to "full of fail" in the span of a decade. This early positive reaction to the screening is good. Special effects and music can only add so much, and shouldn't be expected to carry a film. So if this reaction is strictly off the story and performances (and whatever ILM has completed to date), then I think it's a good sign.

August 5 2008, 02:36 PM	#12
apostle83 Admiral Location: RangeUSA	Re: First Cut of 'Star Trek XI' Finished I'm excited that someone besides the beebs are pleased. __________________ To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them. - Richard Henry Lee Blessed Be the Lord Who Trains My Arms for Battle -Psalm 144:1

August 5 2008, 05:28 PM	#14
Augustus Fleet Captain Location: Sadly, not in Texas	Re: First Cut of 'Star Trek XI' Finished well, most people here seem to have utter disdain for "we are all very pleased". I guess I just don't take the comment that seriously... __________________ I don't know... I didn't go.