ST: X - Nemesis

[Neo]

With shooting on the next Star Trek film set to begin later this year, some of the actors involved with Trek X have already been sent the script to review. Over the weekend at the Star Trek & Sci Fi Media Convention in Durham North Carolina, Michael Dorn (Worf) and Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi) gave their reactions to the script.Star Trek X will be, in the opinion of Sirtis, "better than 'Insurrection'." She was careful in choosing her words and reluctant to give out too much information at this early stage, but she felt that each character in the movie will be handled well. She said that this movie will renew the faith of fans in the Next Generation. Sirtis commented that Trek X will act almost like a final chapter to the Next Generation characters, but hoped the TNG movies will continue.
Sirtis also denied a long-standing rumour about the movie, by revealing that no-one will die in the film. Previous rumours have suggested that Captain Picard or even Data would meet their demise in the film.
Deep Space Nine and Next Generation star Dorn remained true to his stoic Klingon character and stayed tight-lipped about the script. He did confirm however, that the movie will feature one character cameo from another series.
Sirtis read Dorn's script earlier last week, and was delighted and shocked to see that Troi will again have a moment of piloting the Enterprise, as she did in 'Star Trek: Generations.' Predictably, she did not reveal whether the Counsellor's piloting skills would again wreck the ship.
Troi has chosen the man she wants to be with, according to the actress. She said that at the end of the last film, it was quite clear that Will Riker was her choice, and was confident that this would be reflected in the new film. Previously, reports about the movie place the opening scene as a marriage between Riker and Troi in Alaska; but Sirtis did not confirm or deny that this would take place.

[Dave]

Actually, she says ( at the Creation Grand Slam Star Trek Convention) that she thinks Riker is a better match for Troi than Worf - although not necessarily Will Riker. " I prefer Tom Riker. He's a little more relaxed, he doesn't lean quite so much. And before you ask, I prefer Riker with a beard."

[Dave]

From http://www.darkhorizons.com/news.htm :

Star Trek X:

Marina Sirtis and Michael Dorn were at a convention on the weekend (don't know if it's the same convention Neo mentioned) and revealed some spoiler details it seems about the tenth film's script which both had just read.
Despite rumours of Picard & Data's death, Sirtis said none of the characters die despite the fact the tone of the movie indicated to her this will probably be the last Next Gen film (though it doesn't rule out the possibility of more).
Troi and Riker's romance from 'Insurrection' will be continued, whilst she will get to 'pilot' the Enterprise again like she did in "Generations".

"Star Trek: Voyager" captain Kate Mulgrew is up for the cameo role after Jeri Ryan was unable to reprise Seven-of-Nine due to her "Boston Public" commitments.

[Neo]

How they gonna use JAneway.......

AS Voyager does not return to earth for many many years yet

????? Unless the trek x is a time ship story

[Dave]

No spoilers from 'Endgame' please. As far as I know Voyager could be caught in a temporal anomaly and sent back seven years yet!!

[Neo]

DAve have u seriously kept away from the info about 'endgame'... if u have u deserve a medal......

[Dave]

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I know that it is set in Earths future, that Janeway has grey hair, that there is some sort of temporal anomaly, and that the Borg feature heavily.

HOLD ON! Isn't that just every episode of Voyager?

[Dave]

Just to say that there is speculation that the films title will be Star Trek: Nemesis, since Paramount have applied for it as a trademark.

[imported_Data]

I feel so sorry for everybody who lives in Europe! Voyager ended months ago here in Alaska. I wouldn't be able to stand not knowing if Voyager had gotten home or not.

[Dave]

The latest issue of DreamWatch magazine, just out in the UK, features an exclusive interview with Gladiator screenwriter John Logan, in which he talks about writing Star Trek X and the remake of The Time Machine. Here are some excerpts of the interview :

"I went in and said 'This is the story I wanna do, and these are the three things I want to happen in the movie" Logan said to DreamWatch journalist David Hughes, about being invited by producer Rick Berman to contribuite a story to the tenth Trek movie "And they're bold - there are some bold choices. And to my great delight, everyone at Paramount said 'Absolutely, let's take some risks. Let's see this characters grow. And if you want to write a great antagonist and tie him into these people, go ahead and do it'. They [Paramount] were very supportive about it."

Actor Patrick Stewart, who has story and script approval, was equally enthusiastic, according to Logan "When I came in with these rather bold ideas, Patrick was very much on board, in terms of saying 'Let these people spread their wings and be the characters they can be, rather than just be bottled versions of the characters on the TV show.' During the development, I would call him and say 'Here is the story, here's what we're doing. I want your feeback.' He was great. He'd say 'That's not good enough, that's cliched, that's great, I love this idea'.

Logan, who has written three treatements amd was due to deliver his first draft of 'Trek X' just before the threatenet writer's strike, said he can't confirm or deny any of so-called the internet rumors "I could, but then they'd hunt me down and kill me" he jokes "I hope we are recapturing some of the spirit of First Contact and The Wrath of Khan, in terms of this [being] a big old adventure movie. While some elements are incredible character-driven, I hope those won't exclude the general audience. Or it will be 'the worst of time', believe me !"

[little star]

for all the great info!

Hope this movie is a great commercial success when it finally comes out---to motivate them to keep making the movies! I'd hate to see it end with ST:X!!



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BTW, does anyone have any 'ranking' info on the ST movies---which made the most money, fans' favorites, etc.?
---might make a good topic for gen. discuss. section.

little star :star:

[Dave]

I will try and find out the box-office sales figures for you. As for fan favourites, why don't you start a poll. Put me down for 'The Voyage Home' with 'First Contact' a close second. The winner would supposedly be 'The Wrath of Khan'??

The 'Star Trek Monthly' Magazine found a different order....
...Hey! I'll post it myself in General Discussions if I find the other info.

News on Star Trek: X

Academy Award nominated director and editor Stuart Baird has signed on to direct the tenth Star Trek feature film, Variety announced on 25th July 2001.

Baird directed the 1998 'The Fugitive' sequel, 'US Marshals,' which starred Tommy Lee Jones, as well as 1996's 'Executive Decision.' He also served as executive producer on this year's archaeological action thriller, 'Tomb Raider.'

As an editor, Baird was nominated for Academy Awards twice, in 1979 for 'Superman' and in 1989 for 'Gorillas In The Mist.' Additionally, he edited the feature films 'Demolition Man,' 'Maverick,' 'Lethal Weapon' and served uncredited on 'Mission Impossible II.'

According to his filmography, Baird has worked in the film industry for over thirty years, filling positions ranging from second unit director to associate producer.

TNG castmemebers LeVar Burton and Jonathan Frakes were previously rumoured to have been given the director's chair, both having helmed episodes of the televison series. Frakes directed the Trek feature films 'Star Trek: First Contact' and 'Star Trek: Insurrection.'

[Dave]

WARNING SPOILERS

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Big Huge Spoilers for Star Trek:X Ritterson Keys- Episode Guides

Commander Shinzon, the main villain in the film, is human - but not just any human. He is a clone of Jean-Luc Picard, created 25 years ago by a Romulan general to replace Picard. Out of fear for the Federation, the Romulan Senate decided against the plan, and gave orders to kill Shinzon. But because of who Shinzon was and what he could become, the general saved his life and sent him at the age of three to Romulus' sister planet Remus, where he was forced to work in a dilithium mining camp.

Shinzon's appearance is described as "a dynamic young man in his twenties... very handsome with pale, almost white skin and shining, golden hair." The resemblance to Picard as a youth, seen when Picard browses an old family photo album, is striking. Both Shinzon and Picard refer to mirrors, but while Shinzon looks at himself as what he is and what he's become (the past), Picard looks at himself as what he can be (the future).

The cloning process wasn't perfect, though. Shinzon was designed with "temporal RNA sequencing" so that he could age fast enough to reach Picard's age. However, the sequencing was never activated, and as a result Shinzon is dying. The only thing that can save him is a "myelodysplastic infusion" from the only person in the universe with the same DNA - Picard. But Picard would never do this voluntarily, as it would kill him.

Shinzon's physical condition hasn't stopped him from trying to realize his dreams - to reunify Romulus and Reman, to go to war with the Federation and to reclaim the Neutral Zone. He and his Reman troops burst onto the floor of the Romulan Senate, and his troops assassinate a female member of the Romulan Senate named Tal'aura. Using a previously unseen Reman Warbird, the Scimitar, he intends to go to Earth and use the ship's super weapon to strike the Federation at its very core. ("Kill that heart and the Federation will die.")

It also has a bit about the Android B- 9 which I posted under the thread Data's Brother (another brother?)

And there is another bit about the death of a major character.

[markpud]

hmm well this is certainly an interesting development for the film, pIcard battling against a younger version of himself in essence... I hope this new warbird looks very cool as well :smile:

[Neo]

wow........ excellent