Well they sure picked the right day to break our hearts. 
Variety: 'Star Trek' moved from Christmas '08 to May '09
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Urgent Sky said:
Well they sure picked the right day to break our hearts.
It's a Valentine To The Fans, Paramount-style.
Babaganoosh said:
I hope theing writers are happy about that shit.
Yeah, well excuse the eff out of me, you weren't the one getting screwed out of content rights by the Producers now, were you?
The WGA Strike was one of the more legitimate walkouts in the history of the industry. Just because Trek won't come out on time doesn't mean the WGA didn't have a case or that their strike wasn't justified.
In the end, we'll probably get a much better product, one that's slated for Prime Time in the movie release slots. Star Trek: Part Deux is being moved to Prime Time because the Suits have seen the rushes and they like what JJ and Orci have produced. They want repeat business from the Kids and they've promised NATO (the National Association of Theater Owners) that this one is worth the investment, the posters, and the theater space.
Wait a minute. I hate to be, like, all contrarian and all that shit, but what's wrong with Paramount wanting more money for their investment dollar? Doesn't it stand to reason that the suits believe that summertime is the best time to release their best product? Doesn't that tell you about what Paramount-Dreamworks thinks about what they've seen so far?
After all, it's their 150 Million Dollars, not your 150 Million Dollars!
You want a say in somebody's release date? Go give Cawley a million bucks and tell him to distribute New Voyages to the millions who want to watch a very old Walter Koenig relive his glory years.
Nichelle looked great though. She always does.
Five pages in 14 hours! 
I'm glad they're pushing the release date back. I wasn't likely to see this thing on Christmas Day, and Boxing Day would have meant huge crowds.
I'm glad they're pushing the release date back. I wasn't likely to see this thing on Christmas Day, and Boxing Day would have meant huge crowds.
Babaganoosh said:
I hope the
The writers have more important things to address than whether or not some Trek fans have to wait a bit for a fix. We needn't feel responsible one way or another for this decision - the strike would not have been necessary or could have ended quickly if management had bargained in good faith from the beginning.
End of story, move on.
Have you seen May '08s lineup?
Iron Man
Speed Racer
Prince Caspian
Indy 4
Its a good thing its not this May. It'll have enough to deal with with Wolverine:Origins and Angels & Demons and I'm sure something else by the time we actually get to May '09.
Despite knowing it will have to be 5 month MORE of a wait, I am actually happy they'll be delaying the opening of the movie. I was not happy hearing the writers' strike was happening at the same time the movie was being filmed. Now they can do some tweaking if needed on the script and have extra time if they decide they need to reshoot some scenes.
This will also give them time to make sure the post-production is done with some care. The FX and the soundtrack can be worked and enhanced since they won't have to feel rushed to complete the picture. Gee, this has NEVER happened in the history of Trek films before!
Finally, Paramount must feel pretty good with the film so far if they are willing to move it to the summer blockbuster season. I'd say the wait just may well be more than worth it!
This will also give them time to make sure the post-production is done with some care. The FX and the soundtrack can be worked and enhanced since they won't have to feel rushed to complete the picture. Gee, this has NEVER happened in the history of Trek films before!
Finally, Paramount must feel pretty good with the film so far if they are willing to move it to the summer blockbuster season. I'd say the wait just may well be more than worth it!
Whooah!
Now, wait a minute. Hold the front page.
Movie studios want to make money? Are you serious? Are you telling me that studios want their movies to be successful?
Those bastards. I knew it. We all wanted a flop and they went ahead and made a business decision designed to maximise success and ensure future sequels.
The swine.
I´ll be too old for Star Trek in 2009.
StarMan, hate to disappoint, but you are pretty low on the list of people around here who appear to be interested in hurting us.
That said, I am very pleased....not because I care about this announcement one way or the other...but because this forum has actually made it through an entire 5 page thread without a major argument breaking out!
YAY team! :thumbsup:
Really? What age is "too old"? I'm really curious. Do they card at the theater door? Is there some insidious Thought Police organization which breaks into your mind and makes you stop liking Star Trek at a certain age? Or do you have plans to be commited to a rest home sometime between Xmas'08 and May'09? Tell me! Expiring minds want to know!
Nowhere Man
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I couldn't have said it better myself
i will say this though 
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