Star Trek Into Darkness (Post-release)

[SmilingOtter]

Agreed. That'd be really interesting to see.

 

[NakedMoleRat]

Well, the next movie should be, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Into Blandness!

Shia Lebouf as Captain Picard, Fresh from the academy who in an amazing rescue operation that saved the very foundation of Starfleet, is given the new USS Enterprise NCC 1701 D as a reward. Making him the youngest captain ever to serve in Starfleet. The ship holds a crew and civilian compliment of 8,000. Over 400 meters long and 83 decks tall, she is the flagship of the Federation.

Hayden Christensen as Commander Riker. An earth native who was in Starfleet R&D, but developing the new trans-warp-space-teleportation system, has been given a field commission and made first officer of the ONLY ship in the fleet to use his technology.

Dakota Fanning as Counselor Troi. A Betazed national known for her unique abilities to seduce any man from any species into doing her will.

Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Commander Data. A mechanized man who was built as part of a slave labor force on the Anterran mining colony. A freak programming accident gave him sentience and, becoming self aware, he led a revolt against the minors who enslaved the mechanoids. After his being declared 'alive' he joined Starfleet.

Larenz Tate as Commander LaForge. A Starfleet engineer who specialized in warp-harmonic resonances. He developed the most advanced field mix inter-mix chamber ever made. The downside is that it needed constant adjustment that could not be performed by the computer. And a human could not process the information fast enough. In a bold maneuver, he replaced his eyes with line of sight ocular orb implants that allow him to directly link to the warp engines, thereby using his brain as the processor, while his hands automatically make adjustments.

Ellen Page as Doctor Beverly Crusher. A young doctor assigned to the USS Victory, but after saving an entire colony of a Trillarian plague with only the ship board equipment and native plants at her disposal, she is requested by Picard to serve aboard the Enterprise. She and he share an obvert passion for each other that they know must never be explored. (No Wesley, sadly)

Rick Yune as Commander Worf. A warrior from the Klingon home world. He was an alien national sent to infiltrate Starfleet on an 'student exchange' program, who quickly saw the evil of his race's plans and defected to the Federation. As a result of displaying such 'honor' he was given a field commission to Commander and put on the Federation's most advanced ship as chief of security.

That's it, give me money, I just wrote your next character bible for the film!

 

[Kerr Avon]

Sure, why not? They seem to give out commissions to Starships for setting the table well, doing the dishes and cleaning the cat box. In fact, make ALL the characters have been 'rewarded' with commissions for things. Troi's is clearly for wearing such a hot skirt.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

NMR! You've been promoting everyone! :lol

Is it bad that the first thing that really bugged me about your post was that Picard didn't start on the Stargazer? :lol

 

[NakedMoleRat]

NMR! You've been promoting everyone! :lol

Is it bad that the first thing that really bugged me about your post was that Picard didn't start on the Stargazer? :lol

I should have clarified, this is 'Next Gen' in JJ's sandbox, where nothing that came before has actually happened now!

The Stargazer in his universe was a battle friggate that had 53 decks and held a marine contingent of 900 bio-enhanced soldiers.

Oh and Picard likes rum, 'straight up' in this version.

 

[SmilingOtter]

And he's Cajun.

 

[Kerr Avon]

And he's Cajun.

And he could be played by Rob Schneider since he perfected his Cajun accent in "The Waterboy."

 

[NakedMoleRat]

And he could be played by Rob Schneider since he perfected his Cajun accent in "The Waterboy."

That's a better casting than Shia Labouf! (However he spells it)

And as he's on the bridge, the helmsman/woman (Since there is no Wesley as Beverly is 24 years old) says, "Course laid in, Captain."

Picard: "Go'on 'head n begone!" (Make it so)

 

[SmilingOtter]

Or Farmer Fran (Blake Clarke) also from "Waterboy."

Also:

A freak programming accident gave him sentience and, becoming self aware, he led a revolt against the minors who enslaved the mechanoids.

Children can be so cruel...

 

[jlee562]

DVD/BluRay release coming 9/10/13:
'Star Trek Into Darkness': DVD/Blu-ray release is on... | Inside Movies | EW.com

EW can exclusively reveal that J.J. Abrams’s Star Trek Into Darkness will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and On Demand on September 10, 2013. A digital download of the film will be available three weeks earlier, on August 20.

“I’m thrilled with how everything looks and sounds,” Abrams said in a statement. “We also have some really fun behind-the-scenes special features that we shot on the Red [Epic cameras] and created entirely in-house at Bad Robot. They really look amazing and unlike anything I’ve seen on DVD or Blu-ray before.”

Those special features include making-of shorts about creating the Red Planet and the Klingon home world of Kronos, as well as a sit-down with stars Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch — and a segment called “The Enemy of My Enemy,” which explores “how, and why, the identity of the film’s true villain was kept a mystery to the very end.”

 

[Michael Bergeron]

lol:lol

You're killing me NMR!

 

[NakedMoleRat]

Here is a picture of JJ's Enterprise D.....




The pilot episode sees the new crew going to Necropolis IV in the section of the Andromeda belt, known as "Blood Run!" Responding to a distress call where the inhabitants are all subcumming to a 'strange illness' the Enterprise warps into orbit and beams down.

There they find a group of sulky, heart wrenched inhabitants who moap around all day and bite each other on the necks.

As Beverly races to find a cure, Troi is infected with the virus and falls madly in love with two of the inhabitants. Meanwhile, Data tries to upgrade Geordi's Occular Probes to not only have the ability to connect with his engin, but also allow a greater range of 'normal' vision as well.

As tentions on the planet mount, will Picard be able to keep diplomatic relations aright? Will Beverly find a cure? Will Picard allow her to use it if she does? Is this a new, 'emerging' life form that must be allowed to exist?

Will Troi ever put her uniform back on?

Will Geordi see it if she does?

Find out, when the trilling new series set's sail this fall on no network what-so-ever!

 

[Captain Finney]

Neil Blomkamp on why he won't do the next Star Trek movie.



I'd love to hear what he would do with Star Trek. I mean, he not only sounds like he actually cares about the franchise, he wants to do something with it that doesn't fit in with the expectations of a general audience i.e. spectacle over substance.

One day, I'm hoping that it'll be possible for a Trek fan with the passion and resources to do so, to film Philip Kaufman's Trek movie, "Planet Of The Titans". I've never had the pleasure of reading the entire script, but the story I am aware of is VERY unique for Star Trek. Also, it'd be a kick to see Ralph McQuarrie's revised USS ENTERPRISE fly in an actual Trek production.

 

[dbuck]

Ran into this lament about the youth of today from a teacher:

I can say, as an educator seeing group of kids after group of kids, that the current crop do seem to consider themselves rather entitled, marginally more than kids from just a few years before. They seem to be rather insulted when you suggest they have to earn things, study, work, go to school, pay for things, etc. They want the stuff, but nine out of ten of them don’t want to work for it.

A few of us have started referring to it as “Waiting for Captain Pike.” The idea is that these kids seem to think that they are so brilliant, so incredibly important, that they will be handed great things (like Kirk in the Star Trek reboot) once society comes to the realization that they are so utterly awesome who could help but notice it and hand them (power, money, prestige, etc.)?

For those who haven’t seen the ’09 movie, the Millenial Kirk is a screw up, a bar brawling smart ass who is recruited by Captain Pike to come to the academy because of (Stuff? His father? Vague awesomeness?). Fast forward three years later (don’t want that pesky working getting in the way of a good story), Kirk rigs the Kobayashi Maru scenario and is facing expulsion when he saves the day and gets command of the Enterprise, promoted over hundreds(?) of actually qualified officers due to his sheer awesomeness. I grew up with reruns, books, and movies of Kirk being problematic, a risk taker, someone constantly on the edge, but also references to his drive and dedication, hard work, studying, and learning. The old series talked about him as a young officer, making tough choices, working harder than others, etc., the new reboot? Jump past all of that, ignore the life experience and learning that leaves one qualified to command, his sheer awesomeness will make him a great captain.

I do think that this is a rather significant difference from the heroes of the past. There are dozens of other examples in recent movies and literature of screw-ups and slackers suddenly becoming the hero with massive powers, wisdom, and wit.

 

[Zombie_61]

Ran into this lament about the youth of today from a teacher:

I can say, as an educator seeing group of kids after group of kids, that the current crop do seem to consider themselves rather entitled, marginally more than kids from just a few years before. They seem to be rather insulted when you suggest they have to earn things, study, work, go to school, pay for things, etc. They want the stuff, but nine out of ten of them don’t want to work for it...

I sincerely believe all of that "There are no losers, you're all winners" rubbish that started in the 80s is largely responsible for this. By rewarding mediocrity and true talent equally, they've given those kids a false sense of confidence and a lack of work ethic.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Ran into this lament about the youth of today from a teacher:

I can say, as an educator seeing group of kids after group of kids, that the current crop do seem to consider themselves rather entitled, marginally more than kids from just a few years before. They seem to be rather insulted when you suggest they have to earn things, study, work, go to school, pay for things, etc. They want the stuff, but nine out of ten of them don’t want to work for it.

A few of us have started referring to it as “Waiting for Captain Pike.” The idea is that these kids seem to think that they are so brilliant, so incredibly important, that they will be handed great things (like Kirk in the Star Trek reboot) once society comes to the realization that they are so utterly awesome who could help but notice it and hand them (power, money, prestige, etc.)?

For those who haven’t seen the ’09 movie, the Millenial Kirk is a screw up, a bar brawling smart ass who is recruited by Captain Pike to come to the academy because of (Stuff? His father? Vague awesomeness?). Fast forward three years later (don’t want that pesky working getting in the way of a good story), Kirk rigs the Kobayashi Maru scenario and is facing expulsion when he saves the day and gets command of the Enterprise, promoted over hundreds(?) of actually qualified officers due to his sheer awesomeness. I grew up with reruns, books, and movies of Kirk being problematic, a risk taker, someone constantly on the edge, but also references to his drive and dedication, hard work, studying, and learning. The old series talked about him as a young officer, making tough choices, working harder than others, etc., the new reboot? Jump past all of that, ignore the life experience and learning that leaves one qualified to command, his sheer awesomeness will make him a great captain.

I do think that this is a rather significant difference from the heroes of the past. There are dozens of other examples in recent movies and literature of screw-ups and slackers suddenly becoming the hero with massive powers, wisdom, and wit.

A-****ING-MEN

I've been saying this for quite a while although not so concisely! I hate all of this garbage of building up a person's self esteem by telling them that they're great. Want to feel good about yourself? ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING! Doesn't have to be Earth shattering but good god don't just sit on your ass doing nothing and expect people to think you're anything more than a bum.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

I sincerely believe all of that "There are no losers, you're all winners" rubbish that started in the 80s is largely responsible for this. By rewarding mediocrity and true talent equally, they've given those kids a false sense of confidence and a lack of work ethic.

I remember winning first place in a science fair and getting the same ribbon that everyone got (this would have been mid-80's). I complained that I should get something more 'cause I won and was told by a teacher that it would make everyone else feel bad.

When I went home my dad fixed this by taking me out for ice cream.

He told me that the lesson I should take from this is to always work hard and even if nobody else sees it I'll end up better for it. To this day I remember that like it was yesterday!

 

[Zombie_61]

I remember winning first place in a science fair and getting the same ribbon that everyone got (this would have been mid-80's). I complained that I should get something more 'cause I won and was told by a teacher that it would make everyone else feel bad.

So instead of going home feeling bad because they didn't win, they learned the false lesson that they can work half as hard as everyone else and receive the same rewards and accolades. Pathetic!

When I went home my dad fixed this by taking me out for ice cream.

He told me that the lesson I should take from this is to always work hard and even if nobody else sees it I'll end up better for it. To this day I remember that like it was yesterday!

Wise advice. I like your dad already! thumbsup

 

[NakedMoleRat]

Mike, your dad and mine would have gotten along swell! Unles of course, your dad likes Celine Dion, then my dad would have had to politely excuse himself from the conversation and leave! :lol

Seriously, I think one of the major issues in our thankless generation is due to several crappy parents who never wanted to be parents, but since they got knocked up/knocked someone up at 14 (WHAMO) parent!

They don't want to be parents, they don't want to be bothered with their kids. they have 'career needs' and 'Why should I put MY life on hold just because of them!?" Well guess what you HAD them, your life is now intertwined with them! (Dr. Laura would be so proud right now...)

Since they don't want to be bothered with their kids, they buy them iPods, X-boxes, Nintendo's, Wii's, iPads and put them in a corner to entertain themselves so that THEY the PARENT don't have to be BOTHERED with them. Then when a twinge of guilt hits them, they turn to pathetic pyscho-couselors who tell them, "It's all about QUALITY over QUANTITY!" Ten minutes of great QUALITY time with your kid is MUCH better than three hours of just 'hanging out' with them!

So they give those ten GREAT minutes, and to further prove that they are parents, they tell their kids, "Don't ever let anyone tell you that can't do what you want to in life!"

Oh, THAT'S great advice, Dad! Now when the litte reprobate goes to school. his teacher can't tell him anything, when he gets a job his boss can't tell him anything.....and he feels that he should do as little as he wants and goof all day for $20.00 an hour because he's so darn awesome!

If you need me, I'll be in the "grumpy old men" thread........

 

[Solo4114]

In all seriousness, though, I think in the end...kids turn out fine in spite of their parents' best efforts to screw them up.

I mean, I remember growing up in the 80s and 90s, and my folks coming back parent-teacher-night with horror stories about parents asking teachers things like "How do I make my kid turn off the TV and go do their homework?"

Um..........what? You tell them "TURN OF THE ******* TV AND GO DO YOUR HOMEWORK," that's how!

And yet, for the most part, the kids I went to school with turned out basically fine.


I think what's changed, however, is the sort of learning period where you come face-to-face with the reality that the world doesn't give a ****** what a beautiful special snowflake you are, and you still have freakin' bills to pay. I think that's an issue that kids struggle with more nowadays (partially due to a crap economy, but other issues too), and there's a longer "breaking in" period for that than there used to be, but eventually you recognize that the world isn't going to cater to your whims, and you learn to suck it up and deal like an adult.


Actually, Thor is probably a better parable of that experience than any other movie in recent years...