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Actor Chris Pine is definitely in to play the new James T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams new Star Trek movie, reports /Film and Trek Movie Report. Pine has dropped out of the Joe Carnahan-directed "White Jazz," which was apparently the final thing standing in his way of saying yes to Abrams and Star Trek.

On his blog, Carnahan said, "The young man playing Junior Stemmons has opted to 'go where no man has gone before' and thus, had to bow out of WHITE JAZZ. I've been talking to him this past week and knew how tough the decision had to be for him. I don't envy ever being in that spot but I gave him my full support, even if it meant he didn't do JAZZ. I get it. You don't get opportunities like that often and I told him as long as he could control as much of that process as possible and not get sucked into doing lesser sequels as a result of taking this gig, then good luck and God bless."

Carnahan has promised a role to Pine in Killing Pablo, his Pablo Escobar biopic which is set to go into production June 2008.

There are still no indications that William Shatner has been asked to play the older Captain James T. Kirk again in Abrams movie.

The original reports are here and here.



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By: Captain's Blog (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:53:12 on Oct 17, 2007

...are gonna like this flick.

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AICN News "Shatner is in ST XI" | Report this post to moderator
By: NEXUS (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:44:17 on Oct 16, 2007

According to Hercules at AICN.COM William Shatner will bein Star Trek XI.

In a very brief response to a poster Hercules hints that William Shatner will be in ST XI after all.

Hercules warns not to "buy into all the publicity that Shatner is not in ST XI"

I'm betting on some type of cameo at the end that allows Kirk + Spock to ride off into the sunset.


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  • RE: AICN News "Shatner is in ST XI" | Report this post to moderator
    By: rnsierra (Odo's file, contact) @ 11:03:49 on Oct 17, 2007

    I just realize that we fans had our fun in the 60s,70s,80,and 90s with star trek.
    he may not be our choice,but he is the new future captain Kirk for the new generation fans.So, we old grandparent should stay out this one. I had my fun and I hope you all did.


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By: Tupperfan (Odo's file, contact) @ 16:54:00 on Oct 16, 2007

Can't wait to see what will be the result!

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Are you blind?? | Report this post to moderator
By: cdydatzigs (Odo's file, contact) @ 13:07:05 on Oct 16, 2007 | Edit History (2)

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How do you know that the old Spock scenes take place in the 24th century? What if the are set before the events of Generations.

Hmmmm....

You are asking me why Nimoy would have to portray his character in the 24th century and not pre-Generations, i.e. 14 years ago so that Kirk can be included?

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By: NCC-1701 (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:16:02 on Oct 16, 2007

I knew when I clicked on my TrekWeb link that today would be the day! :P


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Said kindly | Report this post to moderator
By: Beamer (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:49:17 on Oct 16, 2007

The following is not meant to be harsh, but will be direct:

It amazes me how many are being so very critical of the choices. It's not that there haven't been mistakes made in the past in Star Trek (both film and TV). Goodness no!

But, folks, we are talking about a man (J.J.Abrams) who has had a substantial resume of success in both fields. He is not a fly-by-night or flash-in-the-pan wunderkind of the week! He is a proven producer/director/writer who will, undoubtedly go on to even further heights and when his career is over, will most likely be recognized as a substantial filmmaker.

It reminds me of the old joke: a father goes into his boys room and says, "Son, you know, at your age, Abraham Lincoln was already a lawyer.....don't you think you should be out doing something?" To which the son replied, "Dad, at your age, Lincoln was already President."

Despite Abrahm's credentials, some on this site can't wait to second guess him at every turn and conduct themselves as if he has never done a film/program right. Or worse: that they have done better!




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Oddly enough ... | Report this post to moderator
By: AndorianBlues (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:20:38 on Oct 16, 2007 | Edit History (1)

Duplicate post, my bad ...

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By: AndorianBlues (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:20:34 on Oct 16, 2007

I guess I'm just not as blown away by the casting as I thought I'd be (compared to the John Cho/Simon Pegg announcement from last week, which I thought was frickin' cool!).

I'm sure he'll do fine if Abrams has faith in him, though ... like every other aspect of the film currently, it's a wait-and-see deal.

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We are still discussing this?? | Report this post to moderator
By: cdydatzigs (Odo's file, contact) @ 07:39:02 on Oct 16, 2007 | Edit History (2)

I think it's hilarious that the SOLE reason we are even discussing 76-year old Shatner reprising his role as the deceased Kirk, is because Nimoy was cast in this film.. that's it! Had this been exclusively a younger cast only (sans 'flashback' scenes), noone would have even thought to suggest dragging all the elderly actors out of mothballs to play their old (or dead) characters again.

How hard is it to understand folks? Spock is still alive in the 24th century because (a) Vulcans live much longer and (b) his character has not been permanently killed off. James T. Kirk can claim neither of those unfortunately. And even if Kirk had not been killed off, Nimoy looks older than he did in
"Unification". This means his role would HAVE to take place in the 24th century, by which point Kirk would have died of natural causes anyway! I mean jeez guys, LET IT GO!

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    By: Yesterday's Lemmiwinks (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:44:40 on Oct 16, 2007

    I'm not chomping at the bit to see Shatner, but can you cite to me where anyone on the production team says that Nimoy's Spock is going to be portrayed in/from a time after Kirk's death? This story does involve time travel, after all...

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    By: Beamer (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:27:14 on Oct 16, 2007

    First of all, I agree: this would not be an issue if Nimoy had not been cast.

    But second, I disagree that the appearance of Kirk would not work. E.g., a quick and dirty solution would be a "snatch" out of the nexus prior to his being killed. But then there is the Genesis planet concept and there's the venerable time-travel crutch (which if we believe what we read, they're already using...again).

    So it is not out of the realm of thought to have the "76 year old" back in the saddle again...out where a friend is a Vulcan (to abuse the song!)

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    By: John Calvin (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 10:13:44 on Oct 16, 2007

    How do you know that the old Spock scenes take place in the 24th century? What if the are set before the events of Generations.

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      By: Yesterday's Lemmiwinks (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:42:03 on Oct 16, 2007

      DING DING! We have a winner.

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By: TRexx (Odo's file, contact) @ 03:44:04 on Oct 16, 2007

Quote from NEXUS:
Why put Nimoy in and not Shatner?


Direct statements of intent from Team Abrams must be ungratifying to fans who live and die by rumor. So, here's a little something from the bowels of the blogosphere...

At AICN, on October 15th, Hercules wrote, "By the way. All publicity about Shatner not playing Old Kirk in the movie is lie. Word to your mother."

When some AICN readers balked at this, Herc replied with, "I know a whole fucking lot about this movie that you do not. Wake up, Trekkie!!!!"


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Only a handfull of comments (If Shatner was announced) | Report this post to moderator
By: NEXUS (Odo's file, contact) @ 01:11:08 on Oct 16, 2007

If Shatner was announced this board and others like it would light up like an x-mas tree.

Chris Pine's story has been up for hours + only 16 comments.

Pine is just another actor (I think he is a decent choice + wish him the best of luck)while Shatner is Kirk.

Let's hope they find a way to get the real deal in the film.

Why put Nimoy in and not Shatner?


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    By: sb2004 (Odo's file, contact) @ 05:05:35 on Oct 16, 2007

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    Why put Nimoy in and not Shatner?

    Watch the film "Star Trek: Generations" for a clue.

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      By: Yesterday's Lemmiwinks (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:50:29 on Oct 16, 2007

      Except this entire film takes place before Generations. And we do no know whether Nimoy's Spock will be from before or after the events of Generations.

      I could care less either way (about having Shatner in the film), but just because he died in Generations does not mean that we can't see Shatner's Kirk coming from before those events.

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    By: katefan (Odo's file, contact) @ 02:39:46 on Oct 16, 2007

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    If Shatner was announced this board and others like it would light up like an x-mas tree.

    Perhaps because people are tired of the issue.

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    Chris Pine's story has been up for hours + only 16 comments.

    Yeah, and?

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    Pine is just another actor (I think he is a decent choice + wish him the best of luck)while Shatner is Kirk.

    There was a time when Shatner was just another actor, too. He was not always the god-king some people make him out to be.

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    Let's hope they find a way to get the real deal in the film.

    Let's not.

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    Why put Nimoy in and not Shatner?

    Because Nimoy's character may have died, but they spent two movies bringing him back and they won't have to spent an hour explaining how he came back to life in this film.

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      By: John Calvin (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 05:15:39 on Oct 16, 2007

      This is exactly right. If old Spock's scenes are set after the events of Generations then old Kirk is history. However, it would be nice to see at least a Shatner cameo.

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By: Yesterday's Lemmiwinks (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:53:13 on Oct 15, 2007 | Edit History (1)

Good choice.

i hope

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By: Beamer (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:43:24 on Oct 15, 2007 | Edit History (2)

If you look at "looks" (I don't as much when it comes to casting), you can also say that the cast is shaping up nicely.

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    By: The TREKMAN!!!!! (Odo's file, contact) @ 05:48:22 on Oct 16, 2007

    What about Uhura?

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Captain Christopher Pine | Report this post to moderator
By: Admiral Arex (Odo's file, contact) @ 16:59:41 on Oct 15, 2007

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    By: Counselor Knight (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:13:13 on Oct 15, 2007

    LMAO! I paged down to see which one would be the first to paste his head on Kirk's body. That's professional looking.

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By: c.p. (Odo's file, contact) @ 16:53:50 on Oct 15, 2007

I think this will be great. I saw some of the movie he was in with Lohan this weekend and he was easily the best thing in it. He's got some of that famous Shatner charisma in his performance. If he can do the deep stuff too, he'll be really great!


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Won't feel complete w/out Shatner | Report this post to moderator
By: NEXUS (Odo's file, contact) @ 16:22:27 on Oct 15, 2007

I hope they can still find a role for William Shatner or this film will not be complete.


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Pine is a Good Actor | Report this post to moderator
By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 16:02:35 on Oct 15, 2007

Pine is a fine actor, I have seen his movies - he is no Bill Shatner, of course, but I am sure he will deliver a nice performance as the young Kirk.

Boy, I am exhausted. Nimoy, Quinto, Enterprise Redesign, Pine...what a day for news articles. I spent the day posting all those articles and I am...well...tired.

Well people, enjoy the news !

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    By: OV-101 (Odo's file, contact) @ 11:49:50 on Oct 16, 2007

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    Boy, I am exhausted. Nimoy, Quinto, Enterprise Redesign, Pine...what a day for news articles. I spent the day posting all those articles and I am...well...tired.


    Thanks again Gustavo! You're a trooper. Keep up the oustanding work, my friend :)

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    By: Yesterday's Lemmiwinks (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:56:05 on Oct 15, 2007

    +3 Andross polygons to you, Gustavo.

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    By: Capricorn Two (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:06:27 on Oct 15, 2007

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    Boy, I am exhausted. Nimoy, Quinto, Enterprise Redesign, Pine...what a day for news articles. I spent the day posting all those articles and I am...well...tired.

    And thank you for the hard work and hours. It's well appreciated - I have no doubt - by the many people who visit this site.


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By: Beamer (Odo's file, contact) @ 15:46:44 on Oct 15, 2007

I am sure that there will be the obligatory haters who will reign down on Chris Pine for...well, pick one. I am sure the haters will find something "lessor" that he has done. For instance (just to give them a head start), one of his last films was with the Hollywood Coke-head called "Just My Luck."

But let's put this in perspective.

Shatner gave us "Rocketman," "Lucy in the Sky," et. al.

Nimoy gave us "Bilbo Baggins" and that non-hit TV detective.

C'mon haters. When you can justify those steaming piles, then I will listen to your "rational" rants about how no one but The Shat can do it.

On the serious side: I wish Christ Pine the very best of luck in filling what he has to know are some pretty big shoes (not to mention that he MUST be aware of the media scrutiny that will befall him when the movie comes out). And then there is Paramount who wants a Kirk they can milk, and milk, and milk, and........

Good luck, Chris. Watch out for the sharks.

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    By: OV-101 (Odo's file, contact) @ 16:00:47 on Oct 15, 2007

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    I too wish him luck. As for the sharks he may need a bigger boat.



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By: The Magrathean (Odo's file, contact) @ 15:30:49 on Oct 15, 2007

ALL HAIL THE NEW KIRK!!! LONG MAY HE REIGN!!!!


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    By: Yesterday's Lemmiwinks (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:57:40 on Oct 15, 2007

    lol ;)

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