Pretty awesome way to raise money for nine charities. I love how much fun the cast seems to be having here. Hopefully that translates to the film itself.
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RIP Leonard Nimoy, Sci-Fi Legend
At the age of 83, Leonard Nimoy has passed away from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
I am, frankly, bereft of words at this moment. And I think our readers here know who he was and what his accomplishments were. Please share your thoughts down below. I may have something more coherent later today.
Mr. Nimoy, you did live long and you did prosper. Thank you for everything you did for us fans.
You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Here’s his final message on Twitter:
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015
Simon Pegg to Co-Write Next Star Trek Film
Simon Pegg
, who is also reprising his role as Scotty, has been tapped to co-write the next Star Trek film along with Doug Jung.
While I like Pegg’s work as a writer (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, etc), I’m not sure how that will fit with the more serious Star Trek. Unless they’re going more for a “The Voyage Home” vibe with this film. I do know he’s a huge Sci-Fi fan and has been vocal about his love of the franchise.
Jung, on the other hand, has few writing credits, none of which seem to include any genre TV or film.
With about a year and half left until its release, the film has been plagued by problems with its script and directors.
Justin Lin to Direct Next Star Trek Film
So how does Paramount celebrate the 50th anniversary of a venerable science fiction icon? By hiring a director with zero genre credits and is known for brain-dead street racing movies.
Oh and Justin Lin is the Executive Producer of Scorpion, a show that brought us this stupidity:
Apparently the studio saw the tanker-loads of money Guardians of the Galaxy made and wants a piece of that action.
So the Star Trek we knew and loved is pretty much dead now, being reborn as just another action franchise. Going to spike my egg nog and drink a toast to its passing. Who’s with me?
Orci Out as Director of Next Star Trek Film
Due out in 2016 for Star Trek’s 50th anniversary, would-be-first-time director (and multiple time screenwriter) Robert Orci is apparently off the project. In his own words: “Yeah guys, it’s true, I was blown out because the studio said the script sucked.”
There you have it.
With regard to the leaked plot summery: “No time travel was ever considered, fyi.” Of course, this is the same guy that insisted there was no Khan in Star Trek Into Darkness, so take it with a grain of salt.
He also stated that this does not jeopardize the 2016 release date. I imagine Paramount/CBS is counting on this film to be the centerpiece of a year-long Star Trek nostalgia-fest.
Trailer Park Tuesday: August 26, 2014
A shorter list because I was a good boy and remembered two weeks in a row.
- Automata
- Exists
- If I Should Stay
- The Pyramid
- Spongebob Squarepants: Sponge Out of Water
- To Be Takei
Netflix rumored to get new Star Trek series
It’s a rumor that’s probably full of…um…high grade fertilizer, but it’s fun to speculate.
What would you like to see in a new Star Trek series? More prequel/reboot stuff? Back to the TNG/DS9/Voyager time period? Or go even farther into the future (the next-next generation)?
(Also: other series news)
Robert Orci to Direct Next Star Trek Film
Robert Orci is set to make his directorial debut with the next Star Trek film (#13 or #3, depending on how myopic your view of the franchise is).
That’s right kids. A guy with a mediocre record as a writer and zero experience directing anything has been handed the reigns to one of the biggest science fiction franchises in history. Did we mention the film is due out on Star Trek’s 50th anniversary?
Man, and I thought I had a bad feeling about the new Star Wars film…
RIP Ann “A.C.” Crispin
Known, predominently, for her media tie-in novels, Ann Crispin made a name for herself in mainly male-oriented industry. She wrote original works as well as novels in the Star Trek, Star Wars, and V universes.
While some may look down their noses at tie-in novels, Crispin’s work has often been pointed to as some of the best around. Indeed, her novel, Yesterday’s Son was the first Star Trek novel to break onto the NYT Bestseller list.
On a personal note, I think I can point to her novelization of the original “V” miniseries as one of the first (if not the first) Science Fiction book I ever read.
She passed away today after a long battle with cancer. She did manage to post a farewell message to her friends and fans on Tuesday:
I’ve been hesitant to make this post, but it’s time. I want to thank you all for your good wishes and prayers. I fear my condition is deteriorating. I am doing the best I can to be positive but I probably don’t have an awful lot of time left. I want you all to know that I am receiving excellent care and am surrounded by family and friends.
I wish all aspiring writers the will to finish and a good contract. Please continue to monitor Writer Beware and be careful who you sign with. Victoria Strauss and Richard White are there to help.
I’ve asked Michael to collect and read me your messages. As I don’t know how things will proceed, I don’t know if I’ll have the strength to post on Facebook again.
In addition to her writing, she was the founder and chair of the Science Fiction Writers of America’s committee against scams AKA Writer Beware.
She is survived by her husband and fellow Sci-Fi author, Michael Capobianco.
Watch Any Star Trek Series Free
It’s on Netflix and Amazon Prime, but if you subscribe to neither, you can get every episode of every series from StarTrek.com. For free. The only drawback is that they are Flash-based, so mobile viewing can be tricky.
I might start spending my lunch hours the next few weeks catching up on TAS, just for fun.