J.J. Abrams has always been a core believer in the basic elements of Star Trek, as made obvious by his desire to go back to the days of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. This has caused many Star Trek fans to worry. While few have trouble with Star Trek returning to its roots many people worry just what Abrams defines as the series roots.
"Did you watch Star Trek: Nemesis?," Abrams asks. "I did. I was disappointed. I'm one of those people who sees all the little details -- maybe even too many of the details; I get carried away. There were 53 stars in the final battle. 53 STARS. When I pay eight bucks to see a movie entitled 'Star Trek' I expect to see more stars than what I get in the backyard everynight for free."
Just how many stars are we talking, J.J?
"Tons," He says. "In almost every scene I asked the Special Effects crew to go back and add in twice the amount of stars. Sometimes I even made them go back three or four times, adding in more stars. During the climax of the film there are so many stars onscreen that Kirk and Spock are bathed in light and seem to resemble beings of light, deities, Gods -- which they are to me. They're the Trinity, after all -- The Captain, the Doctor, and the Vulcan Host."
Of course, Abrams hasn't forgotten about the "Trek" part of Star Trekking.
"All too often," He starts out, "We get a Star Trek movie where they're just sitting around. Not in this one. I can say that at least three-quarters of the movie features the characters onscreen physically walking or running. I also tried to increase the amount of back-packs and water bottles to emphasize the amount of trekking present in the movie. By the end of the movie you'll be glad that you're already sitting down!"
"When the movie finally comes out next year, I think everyone's going to be satisfied," he concludes.
"Did you watch Star Trek: Nemesis?," Abrams asks. "I did. I was disappointed. I'm one of those people who sees all the little details -- maybe even too many of the details; I get carried away. There were 53 stars in the final battle. 53 STARS. When I pay eight bucks to see a movie entitled 'Star Trek' I expect to see more stars than what I get in the backyard everynight for free."
Just how many stars are we talking, J.J?
"Tons," He says. "In almost every scene I asked the Special Effects crew to go back and add in twice the amount of stars. Sometimes I even made them go back three or four times, adding in more stars. During the climax of the film there are so many stars onscreen that Kirk and Spock are bathed in light and seem to resemble beings of light, deities, Gods -- which they are to me. They're the Trinity, after all -- The Captain, the Doctor, and the Vulcan Host."
Of course, Abrams hasn't forgotten about the "Trek" part of Star Trekking.
"All too often," He starts out, "We get a Star Trek movie where they're just sitting around. Not in this one. I can say that at least three-quarters of the movie features the characters onscreen physically walking or running. I also tried to increase the amount of back-packs and water bottles to emphasize the amount of trekking present in the movie. By the end of the movie you'll be glad that you're already sitting down!"
"When the movie finally comes out next year, I think everyone's going to be satisfied," he concludes.
] and one or two warnings for flaming. Ahh, the BBS...)
