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- Release Date: May 8, 2009
- Studio: Paramount
- Writers: Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci
- Director: J.J. Abrams
- Action begins with Kirk and Spock meeting at the Starfleet Academy. Kirk is an emotional wreck after the death of his father and the half Vulcan/half human Spock is an outsider at the AcademyEmpire Online: Review of Star Trek (April 8, 2009)
- World premiere: Sydney, Australia
- MPAA: PG-13
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Star Trek XI, the eleventh film in the motion picture franchise from Paramount Pictures based on the science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry, is a prequel to that program. The film is directed by Lost and Alias creator J.J. Abrams and produced by Abrams' Bad Robot production company.
In its opening weekend—Thursday May 7 through Sunday May 10, 2009—Star Trek XI grossed $76.5 million. The total represents a more successful opening weekend than any of the previous films in the Star Trek franchise.AFP: 'Star Trek' boldly goes to number one (May 10, 2009)
World Premiere
On April 7, 2009 the World Premiere of Star Trek XI was held at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.Monsters and Critics: World Premiere of Star Trek (April 8, 2009) Though the film will not premiere in the United States until May 2009, Empire Online says, "Odd-number curse be gone. The most exhilarating Trek to date marks a new future for Kirk and co. If this can boldly go on to seek out ideas to match its speed and style, a franchise is reborn."Empire Online: Review of Star Trek (April 8, 2009)Trailer
On March 5, 2009 new trailer for the film was posted online. It opens with a young Kirk recovering from a bar fight. A patron tells him that he knew his father. He was the captain of a stars ship for 12 minutes and saved over 800 people (including Kirk). He encourages the troubled kid to enlist in Starflight. We see Kirk train, fight and ultimately become captain of his own ship when the rest of his crew is injured. The rest of the trailer features other members of the Star Trek crew including Spock, Chekov, and Uhura as they fight in a massive battle.YouTube: 5/5/09 Star Trek Trailer (Time: 2:09)Casting and Cameos
The Star Trek franchise is beloved by science fiction fans, including a number of actors. Chris Pine declined a role in the adaptation of James Ellroy's book White Jazz in order to be cast as James T. Kirk. Zachary Quinto, popular with science fiction fans due to his role on the television series Heroes, portrays Mr. Spock. Eric Bana, who has previous credentials in the science fiction fan community for his portal of Bruce Banner in The Hulk and portrays the villain in Star Trek, self-identifies as a fan. Winona Ryder is cast as Amanda Grayson, Mr. Spock's human mother.Quotes
- "It doesn't mean we will make the right decisions, or that we won't make mistakes But if we fail, let it never be said that our failure came through ignorance or disrespect of Star Trek. Let not our failure ever tarnish the name ENTERPRISE."TrekMovie.com: More Fan Q&A With Roberto Orci (January 28, 2008)
Cast
- Chris Pine as James T. Kirk
- Zachary Quinto as Spock
- Eric Bana as Nero
- Simon Pegg as Scotty
- Winona Ryder as Amanda Grayson
- Zoe Saldana as Nyota Uhura
- Karl Urban as Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
- John Cho as Hikaru Sulu
- Bruce Greenwood as Christopher Pike
- Ben Cross as Sarek
- Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov
- Leonard Nimoy as Old Spock
- Chris Hemsworth as George Kirk
- Jennifer Morrison as Winona Kirk
- Tyler Perry as Starfleet Academy Chief
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Star Trek XI Questions
What is the new Star Trek movie about? 1 AnswerAccording to IMDb and Mahalo, the new "Star Trek" film charts the early lives of Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock, played here by Chris Pine and Zachary Quin... read more
What is your favorite Star Trek Series? 8 AnswersWithout a doubt for me, TNG reigns supreme. While the various spin-offs that came after were interesting and I definitely dug DS Nine and Voyager, to me they di... read more
Is Star Trek cool now? 6 AnswersYeah I think it's cool now. Growing up, I never got into the tv series, but after seeing the movie this year, it definitely peaked my interest to go back and c... read more
Why is McCoy named "Bones" on Star Trek? Who gave him that name? 3 Answers"Bones" is short for "sawbones", which was a widely used slang for doctor during the 19th century. But the evident reason that a 19th century word shows up in t... read more
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Star Trek XI News and Updates
- AFP: 'Star Trek' boldly goes to number one (May 10, 2009)
- Variety: Star Trek Sneak Preview Reactions (April 7, 2009)
- Memory Alpha: Star Trek XI
Crystal: Includes only confirmed information! - Trek Movie Report: Star Trek XI
- Airlock Alpha: Texas Gets First Look At Star Trek XI (April 7, 2009)
- Monsters and Critics: /In_photos_World_Premiere_of_Star_Trek_in_Sydney World Premiere of Star Trek in Sydney (April 8, 2009)
- Airlockalpha: McCoy, Uhura Revealed In New Clips (April 8, 2009)
- Ain't-It-Cool-News: The final Star Trek theatrical poster has arrived (March 27, 2009)
- YouTube: Star Trek XI Teaser Trailer (Time 1:15)
- MTV Video: Star Trek Featurette (Time: 1:14)
- Esurance: Star Trek - behind the scenes
- Trek Movie: A Behind-The-Scenes Christmas Treat From Star Trek (December 25, 2008)
- Trek Today: Trek Update From Abrams (December 23, 2008)
- Sy Fy Fortal: Trek Beams into IMAX (December 15, 2008)
- Gizmodo: Star Trek Reboot Movie Will Have Tons of Gadgets (September 2, 2008)
- Aint It Cool News: Why do these shots from the filming of "Corporate Headquarters" look suspiciously like the Starfleet Academy? (March 19, 2008)
- Variety: 'Star Trek' pushed back to 2009 (February 13, 2008)
- TrekMovie.com: More Fan Q&A With Roberto Orci (January 28, 2008)
- SyFy Portal: Second Star Trek XI Trailer Due This Summer (January 27, 2008)
- Wired.com Underwire Blog: Star Trek Stills, Trailer Hit the Web (January 22, 2008)
- Ain't It Cool News: Ever wanted to see the Enterprise being built? Here ya go... (January 17, 2008)
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Having a movie night tonight to watch Star Trek XI cus we've not seen it. Call myself a Trekkie, bah! Doesn't count as it's not real Trek :)
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Star trek XI with description. Cool finally :)
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heheh, review em klingon do star trek xi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXbbPjTgLh
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Just finished watching 'Star Trek XI' in HD. Stunning and perfect in every single way!
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Star trek XI and L4D2. I has them.
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