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J.J. Abrams Praises Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana Performances

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By GustavoLeao / 18:24, 30 December 2008 / Star Trek: Nemesis

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In two brief statements, Star Trek director J.J. Abrams has praised his stars Chris Pine (Kirk) and Zoe Saldana (Uhura). Here are the excerpts.

"He's delivered a real performance," Abrams told the Los Angeles Times about Pine, "and it was amazing to watch."

Regarding Saldana, Abrams told TV Guide in a video interview "She's awesome in the movie. "She's fantastic. She's always a genius."

The original reports are here and here.



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spin doctor | Report this post to moderator
By: jimbtnp (Odo's file, contact) @ 22:23:01 on Dec 31, 2008

does this guy ever stop self promoting?


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    By: Chronic Harlot (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 12:34:21 on Jan 01, 2009 | Edit History (1)

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By: timmer33 (Odo's file, contact) @ 20:48:57 on Dec 30, 2008

I have to say the same thing that some others have expressed in recent weeks. Where is McCoy? The focus on advertising here seems to be Kirk-Spock-Uhura. McCoy is the third part of the triumvirate in TOS. I hope the producers and JJ have not changed this, or limited McCoy's presence in this film, or created a love interest between Kirk and Uhura or something.

I want more McCoy!


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    By: Chronic Harlot (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 18:42:11 on Jan 02, 2009

    Meh...they did the same thing with Ilia and the marketing of the Motion Picture. And, hell, if you went off the marketing alone, you'd think Number Six was the central character of BSG. Hot girls are marketable. People can complain that that's a shallow way to sell a movie. But if it didn't work, they wouldn't do it.

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    By: the quickening (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:14:37 on Dec 31, 2008

    It's a marketing strategy and a smart, calculated move as well. Also, let's not forget that McCoy wasn't even listed in the opening credits initially of TOS, so his importance came later. Sure, I like the idea of the Kirk-Spock-McCoy triumvirate, but I'm glad a female, as well as an African-American, is being highlighted as well.


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    By: captainkoloth (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 22:48:16 on Dec 30, 2008

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    I have to say the same thing that some others have expressed in recent weeks. Where is McCoy? The focus on advertising here seems to be Kirk-Spock-Uhura. McCoy is the third part of the triumvirate in TOS. I hope the producers and JJ have not changed this, or limited McCoy's presence in this film, or created a love interest between Kirk and Uhura or something.

    I want more McCoy!


    You know, this movie is, presumably, the start of a trilogy. Maybe you want to blow your load all over the first movie, but I'd like to think that McCoy will get the proper treatment.

    That being said, you're basing all your comments on a trailer and some random comments made by Abrams. McCoy could still very well be a big part of this movie.

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      By: cnathanw (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 23:05:08 on Dec 30, 2008

      It's not just the trailer...check out the pic supplied on the front page of this article. He's basing his assumption on a lot of indicators that are more and more showing Kirk-Spock-Uhura in prominance. I've yet to see an image of the movie showing only Kirk-Spock-McCoy together.


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        By: DIGINON (Odo's file, contact) @ 05:26:10 on Dec 31, 2008

        First, the picture shown with this article was most likely chosen by Gustavo (Trekweb editor). The 2 Abrams quotes were from 2 separate news items.

        Second: Karl Urban is from New Zealand. That is probably the most important reason why you don't see him in a lot of promo shots with the other actors or J.J. Abrams. He's several thousand miles away.
        I'm pretty sure they will get him involved once the main promo tour starts closer to release.

        I mean, it's true: Zaldana as Uhura has been more prominant in the posters than Nichelle Nichols ever was, but that is likely just marketing to sell the movie to non-fans. You should know that trailers and posters never allow to really judge the final product.


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      By: cnathanw (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 23:04:30 on Dec 30, 2008

      It's not just the trailer...check out the pic supplied on the front page of this article. He's basing his assumption on a lot of indicators that are more and more showing Kirk-Spock-Uhura in prominance. I've yet to see an image of the movie showing only Kirk-Spock-McCoy together.


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    By: Yesterday's Lemmiwinks (Odo's file, contact) @ 21:03:45 on Dec 30, 2008

    If you scream loud enough, they just might change the advertising (or even the movie) for you.

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