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Walter Koenig and Nichelle Nichols Talk Star Trek Movie at Scream 2007 Awards

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By GustavoLeao / 11:35, 23 October 2007 / Feature Films

Comic Book Resources posted a brief interview with TOS actors Walter Koenig and Nichelle Nichols. Here are few excerpts from the article.

Speaking on the red carpet at Hollywood Scream 2007 Awards, Koenig admitted he was not familiar with actors cast in the roles of the young Enterprise crew, but he wishes Anton Yelchin (the new Chekov) and the rest of the cast the best. "I'm sure he'll be terrific," Koenig told CBR News. "I'm sure he'll make it his own and not have to answer to anybody."
 
Koenig also talked about reprising his role as Bester in Babylon 5 DVD movies. "I know that Joe [Straczynski] has expressed an interest in having Bester back in one of the DVD films."

Nichols' involvement in Abrams' Star Trek prequel has been a little more hands on than Koenig's, having sat down and talked with Abrams about the project. "And I was just delighted that this young woman, Zoe Saldana, has been chosen for the young Uhura, and I'm really looking forward to it," said Nichols.

Honorary Scream Awards were bestowed upon original "Star Trek" cast members William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Koenig and Nichols, commemorating the 25 th anniversary of the release of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

The full article can be found here.



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By: cdydatzigs (Odo's file, contact) @ 08:22:23 on Oct 24, 2007

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It appears that the entire TOS original cast, including Bill Shatner, is supporting the new actors and Abrams movie. I am kinda surprised by this.

I'm not... unlike us fans who are getting are info from the TV, internet and technical manuals.. these actors are professionals who do this for a living. They have actually MET each other, and seeing as the TOS cast is all over 70 years old now? I am sure they have a more stoic respect for young people in the field that remind them of themselves so many years ago.


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By: TRexx (Odo's file, contact) @ 02:49:35 on Oct 24, 2007 | Edit History (1)

Quote from Nichelle Nichols:
"I was just delighted that this young woman, Zoe Saldana, has been chosen for the young Uhura, and I'm really looking forward to it"


I don't yet share Nichols' enthusiasm about Saldana as Uhura.

Nichols projected a hardened dignity into Uhura. For an archetype, I prefer Nichols' dark and round features. She looks wild and strong enough to cut a foolish man's throat. Sensual and earthy, built for making love and plump babies. The kind of woman that has driven red-blooded men into poetry and war.

In comparison, Saldana's vibe seems flimsy and high-maintenance.


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RE: Proof of Uhura Pudding by Terry212 @ 04:40:23 on Oct 24
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       RE: Proof of Uhura Pudding? by Terry212 @ 05:25:38 on Oct 24

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By: Operation: Lemmiwinks! (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 12:54:22 on Oct 23, 2007

"I know that Joe [Straczynski] has expressed an interest in having Bester back in one of the DVD films."

+2 Gleeful Excitement

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RE: More Bester, please. by GustavoLeao @ 13:56:18 on Oct 23
    RE: More Bester, please. by Operation: Lemmiwinks! @ 14:10:43 on Oct 23
       RE: Was enought made on Lost Tales? by PatBorg @ 19:03:28 on Oct 23

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By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 12:44:48 on Oct 23, 2007

It appears that the entire TOS original cast, including Bill Shatner, is supporting the new actors and Abrams movie. I am kinda surprised by this.

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RE: TOS Original Crew Speaks by Doctor Trekker @ 18:12:57 on Oct 23
RE: TOS Original Crew Speaks by Locutus @ 14:58:37 on Oct 23
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