So the Vulcans get to see the new film two days before it premiers! Lucky Vulcans.
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Alberta town wins 'Star Trek' preview
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
VULCAN, Alta. - About 300 Vulcans are thanking their lucky stars after winning a lottery for a sneak peak of the new Star Trek movie.
The residents of the southern Alberta community of Vulcan are to be given a private screening in Calgary next Wednesday - two days before the May 8 worldwide release.
The town has built a popular tourism industry based on the fact it shares a name with the home planet of popular Star Trek character Mr. Spock.
It had made a pitch to host the latest movie's Canadian premier, but was turned down.
Actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in the original TV series and several movies, went to bat for the town, which prompted Paramount to agree to the private screening.
Dayna Dickens from Vulcan Tourism said about 1,000 people threw their names in for a chance to see the movie before anyone else.
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How cool is that?
btw, having 1000 people throw in their names is pretty impressive for a town of 1700.
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Alberta town wins 'Star Trek' preview
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
VULCAN, Alta. - About 300 Vulcans are thanking their lucky stars after winning a lottery for a sneak peak of the new Star Trek movie.
The residents of the southern Alberta community of Vulcan are to be given a private screening in Calgary next Wednesday - two days before the May 8 worldwide release.
The town has built a popular tourism industry based on the fact it shares a name with the home planet of popular Star Trek character Mr. Spock.
It had made a pitch to host the latest movie's Canadian premier, but was turned down.
Actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in the original TV series and several movies, went to bat for the town, which prompted Paramount to agree to the private screening.
Dayna Dickens from Vulcan Tourism said about 1,000 people threw their names in for a chance to see the movie before anyone else.
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How cool is that?
btw, having 1000 people throw in their names is pretty impressive for a town of 1700.
