Nimoys enthusiasm for the script

[Flake]

The best thing I have heard so far is that Leonard Nimoy is happy with the script. The first thing I thought when I heard about the production team wanting to get Nimoy involved in the new movie was that they would have a hard time coming up with a script that would persuade him to come back, but it seems they have done it.

Nimoy is very protective of the Spock character (imo) and it is widely known he turned down the chance to star in and direct Generations because of the poor script which Berman would not rewrite, and we now know that in that instance Nimoy was right.

For Trek XI however he seems very enthusiastic and the script even brought him out of retirement to reprise the role and give his blessing to having the Spock character re-casted.

His words at Comic-Con where: "by the way, I should mention, a fabulous script - this is really going to be a great movie and I mean that, I don't say these things lightly, its a wonderful script and a great team putting it together, thankyou."

I never expected that kind of response from Nimoy (infact I never thought he would accept the role) but personally the news that Nimoy is onboard and is very happy with what is happening is the best news I have heard so far.

Anyone else feel the same?

 

[Plum]

.. gotta say, if Nimoy didn't like something he'd be more reticent. At least I'd imagine so as in the past he's had little problem walking away from projects he doesn't care for.

I guess I'd feel the same about your assumption.

 

[Jon1701]

Totally.

He spent many a year banging on producers doors, fighting to protect the integrity of Spock. He was very proud of the work he did. He didnt want to play most of the shit in Season 3, and he fought with Roddenberry in TMP when he just tried to shoe-horn him into an existing script.

Nimoy did not need to do this movie. The fact that he's signed on speaks volumes. :thumbsup:

 

[Woulfe]

The most important thing we can get from all this....

1. Nimoy has READ the script.

2. Nimoy LIKES the script.
(Or he wouldn't be doing it in the first place.)

3. None of us has READ the script.

4. We're debateing if it'll be good or not.

5. If Nimoy says it's a good script should we doubt his word ?

6. He's never steered us wrong before, why should he now ?

7. Was he wrong about VI's script when he said it was good ?

8. Was he wrong about II's script when he said it was good ?

9. Most imortanly Nimoy understands Trek, if the new film wasn't true to Trek would he want to be involved at all ?

10. Nimoy wouldn't come out of retirement for just any old thing, but for Star Trek, you better believe he would, as long as it's good Star Trek, and we haven't had good Star trek in a LONG time.

- W -
* Whew *

 

[Ryan Thomas Riddle]

Considering that Nimoy declined to be in GEN and direct it because he had problems with the script, this is indeed good news and a good sign. Not to mention that this project has pulled him out of retirement (acting-wise, he is an active photographer).

 

[indranee]

yes, this is fabulous news. if Nimoy likes the script, we can rest easy. the man has integrity and he knows what good Trek should be.

I just hope Paramount keeps its dirty paws the hell out of JJ's pie.

 

[Lord Lunacy]

indranee said:
I just hope Paramount keeps its dirty paws the hell out of JJ's pie.

Well, they did put together the team that Nimoy likes, so it would "seem" that someone over there at Paramout has a clue. Of course, we've all been fooled before, so I'll just hope they continue taking steps forward and resist the urge to change the current vision.

 

[JacksonArcher]

You know, I'm not even a fan of TOS but I'm still looking forward to this movie. Like, a lot.

 

[Samuel T. Cogley]

Why has no one but myself considered Nimoy's impending senility as a factor in his decision making process?

 

[Sec31Mike]

It's not his senility that I consider his drive for this film. I think he's feeling kinda out of it, and wants another Hoorah in Trek. I do think they offered him some serious money to sign on.

I watched the Comic-Con footage and he didn't seem to enthusiastic about the film. He really didn't say much at all.

 

[number6]

His words at Comic-Con where: "by the way, I should mention, a fabulous script - this is really going to be a great movie and I mean that, I don't say these things lightly, its a wonderful script and a great team putting it together, thankyou."

 

[PowderedToastMan]

Sec31Mike said:
It's not his senility that I consider his drive for this film. I think he's feeling kinda out of it, and wants another Hoorah in Trek. I do think they offered him some serious money to sign on.

I watched the Comic-Con footage and he didn't seem to enthusiastic about the film. He really didn't say much at all.

omg...you are seriously living in some kind of alternative negative universe arent you. I was there....I have spoken to him...he is very enthusiastic and by no means senile or doing this for money or 'one last hurah'

dude you really need to rethink your world view

 

[number6]

PTM: Some people want to think the worst because they want this film to fail so they can say "I told you so."

 

[Noname Given]

Samuel T. Cogley said:
Why has no one but myself considered Nimoy's impending senility as a factor in his decision making process?

Beacuse we're not trying to find ridiculous reasons to automatically reject this project before casting is completed and actual production begins; unlike some folks.

 

[Tom]

Woulfe said:
The most important thing we can get from all this....

1. Nimoy has READ the script.

2. Nimoy LIKES the script.
(Or he wouldn't be doing it in the first place.)

3. None of us has READ the script.

4. We're debateing if it'll be good or not.

5. If Nimoy says it's a good script should we doubt his word ?

6. He's never steered us wrong before, why should he now ?

7. Was he wrong about VI's script when he said it was good ?

8. Was he wrong about II's script when he said it was good ?

9. Most imortanly Nimoy understands Trek, if the new film wasn't true to Trek would he want to be involved at all ?

10. Nimoy wouldn't come out of retirement for just any old thing, but for Star Trek, you better believe he would, as long as it's good Star Trek, and we haven't had good Star trek in a LONG time.

- W -
* Whew *

Excellent Post! could not agree more.

 

[Samuel T. Cogley]

Sec31Mike said:
I watched the Comic-Con footage and he didn't seem to enthusiastic about the film. He really didn't say much at all.

Well, I was there and he seemed pretty enthusiastic. At least, as enthusiastic as a 76 year-old Nimoy can get.

 

[Samuel T. Cogley]

Noname Given said:

Samuel T. Cogley said:
Why has no one but myself considered Nimoy's impending senility as a factor in his decision making process?

Beacuse we're not trying to find ridiculous reasons to automatically reject this project before casting is completed and actual production begins; unlike some folks.

Well, I hope you aren't talking about me, because I am actually looking forward to the film.

Still doesn't mean Nimoy might or might not be losing his mind and/or perspective.

 

[RookieBatman]

Samuel T. Cogley said:

Noname Given said:

Samuel T. Cogley said:
Why has no one but myself considered Nimoy's impending senility as a factor in his decision making process?

Beacuse we're not trying to find ridiculous reasons to automatically reject this project before casting is completed and actual production begins; unlike some folks.

Well, I hope you aren't talking about me, because I am actually looking forward to the film.

Still doesn't mean Nimoy might or might not be losing his mind and/or perspective.

You know, I'm at the head of the positivity camp, but I think I might have to agree with you. I think of things like Stan Lee, absolutely the most revolutionary comic writer of all time, putting his name behind projects such as Striperella or the Backstreet Boys as superheroes. People do get old and lose their touch; whether that's happened with Nimoy, I have no way to judge. I certainly hope it hasn't.

 

[Plum]

^^^
Stan Lee is a businessman... he never wrote in any way but the "marvel method". Comparing a successful writer, director, and artist like Leonard Nimoy to Stan Lee is silly.

 

[Samuel T. Cogley]

Plum said:
^^^
Stan Lee is a businessman... he never wrote in any way but the "marvel method". Comparing a successful writer, director, and artist like Leonard Nimoy to Stan Lee is silly.

But the concept is still sound.