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Exclusive : Marina Sirtis Addresses Her Opinion on the Next Generation Movies and J.J. Abrams Star Trek Movie, Talks Future Projects

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By GustavoLeao / 06:42, 26 October 2009 / Star Trek: Nemesis

In this exclusive interview, TrekWeb talks to Star Trek The Generation actress Marina Sirtis, in which she talks about her opinion on the TNG movies, the J.J. Abrams Star Trek movie and more. Here is the interview :

Ms Sirtis, how do you feel to be involved in such an event as the Astronaut Autograph Show this November ? 

I do a lot of autograph shows but I must admit that this one is special as we don't often get the chance to meet real astronauts, the people we are emulating on Star Trek. Being afraid of heights, I have never wanted to go into space but I have nothing but the greatest admiration for the brave people who do so.

Lets talk about the Star Trek movies. There was Generations, and then there was First Contact, then Insurrection and then Nemesis. How do you feel about them?

My favorite of all the movies was First Contact. I thought it was a great script and loved being directed by Jonathan. The others I liked in varying degrees but it was always a joy working with my lovely cast. After the series ended I think we all looked forward to working together again.

What is your opinion about J.J. Abrams Star Trek reboot ?

I think JJ and the actors did an amazing job. I went to the premiere with Jonathan and it was so exciting to feel the buzz surrounding another Star Trek movie. At times like that, one can't help but feel proud to be involved in a franchise that has so successfully endured for over 40 years.

You recorded the commentary with Jonathan Frakes for the new release of Insurrection on DVD and Blu-Ray, plus a few new interviews as well, including a special feature entitled Reunion with the Rikers, again with Mr Frakes. Did you enjoyed ? It was fun ?

I had never done a commentary before and I was surprised at how much fun it was. Jonathan and I had a hoot. We basically commented on everything including the hairstyles! I hope the fans enjoyed it as much as we did.

Finally, tell us about your future projects, such as the sci-fi movie Doomsday and your role as a greek protistute in The Cleveland Show.

I was thrilled to be asked to be in Doomsday as the part I played, Paxton, was written for a man. I had worked with the director, Nick Lyon, On Grendel and it was his idea to cast me. The film is about particle colliders and while we were filming they activated the real one in Switzerland. Talk about life imitating art!

31 North 62 East, a political thriller just opened in the UK and Otis E is going to be shown at the LA film festival next week.
One of my favorite projects, Green Street 2:Stand Your Ground is available on DVD.

TrekWeb wants to thanks Ms Sirtis for her kindness and her time to writing this brief interview. Thank you.



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By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 13:18:31 on Oct 27, 2009

"Do You Want Marina Sirtis as the Computer Voice in Star Trek XII ?"

Vote on TrekWeb poll NOW !!!

Thanks a lot,

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RE: I want Marina to voice the computer from now on | Report this post to moderator
By: StillKirok (Odo's file, contact) @ 16:52:47 on Oct 26, 2009

That's actually not a bad idea at all. Either that, or whoever plays Nurse Chapel should do it.


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    By: cdydatzigs (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:58:54 on Oct 26, 2009

    I think you are missing the point of the idea somewhat. It isn't so much that her replacement should also be an actress who plays Nurse Chapel, but rather the sound and quality of her voice would fit the computer's perfectly -- and she happens to also be a respected Star Trek veteran. I am all for the idea.

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I want Marina to voice the computer from now on | Report this post to moderator
By: Krazy Joe (Odo's file, contact) @ 11:45:44 on Oct 26, 2009

Seeing as Majel Barret has passed away, I'd love to start a fan movement to have Marina replace her as the voice of the computer in Star Trek 12.

I have no idea how to do this.

I mentioned this to Marina back in June at Wizard World Philly, and she told me to "start a website and twitter to everyone I know" to make it happen. Well, I'm not tech savy enough to know how to start a website.

Is there anyone else who would like to see Marina as the computer voice?


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  • Posting it is a good idea. | Report this post to moderator
    By: Dukat (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 20:22:17 on Oct 26, 2009

    The current stewards (Orci, Kurtzman, Abrahms) are much more appeciative of the web fans than B&B were. Posting this is the key to get your opinion heard. Since Kurtzman and Orci are big TNG fans, if they haven't already thought of it, they would probably like the idea and might take it to JJ.

    They probably read Trekweb, but definately read Trekmovie - so get it out there.

    Also- I think that Marina would be ideal for this as well.

    As far as the other ideas- I would hope there is some way to insert Colonel Worf if they use Klingons in the next movie.



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    By: steveleenow (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 12:08:09 on Oct 26, 2009

    I'd luv to see this too! This is a good place to startup a free petition:

    http://petitiononline.com/

    Then visit Twitter and Facebook and post the petition to all the various STAR TREK groups or feeds. But try to make each post a unique post on Facebook - don't cut and paste the same thing or they will accuse you of spamming.

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      By: steveleenow (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 12:09:59 on Oct 26, 2009

      Perhaps Trekweb could create a T'Poll about whether or not Trekweb users would want to see Marina take over the role of computer voice!

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  • RE: I want Marina to voice the computer from now on | Report this post to moderator
    By: The Magrathean (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:04:53 on Oct 26, 2009

    I think it's a great idea! Majel played Nurse Chapel (and before that the original Number One) so it'd be a natural transition to have the ship's Counselor now be the voice of the ship's computer.


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Gustavo, you lucky dog you!!! | Report this post to moderator
By: OV-101 (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:24:06 on Oct 26, 2009

I like Marina Sirtis. She is always great with the fans. I just never liked the Counselor Trio character. It was a character that seemed forced into the show. The character had her moments but I was never a fan of a "counselor" on a bridge. It seemed that when you needed her psychic abilities it did not materialized. IMO, they could have made her a navigator or something. Still, she was nice to look at so I should not complain too much. I just found a waste of character.

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    By: captainkoloth (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 16:51:24 on Oct 26, 2009

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    I like Marina Sirtis. She is always great with the fans. I just never liked the Counselor Trio character. It was a character that seemed forced into the show. The character had her moments but I was never a fan of a "counselor" on a bridge. It seemed that when you needed her psychic abilities it did not materialized. IMO, they could have made her a navigator or something. Still, she was nice to look at so I should not complain too much. I just found a waste of character.

    Yeah, I agree. But she had some great episodes, namely "Face of the Enemy", where she was disguised as a Romulan. I remember watching that episode and thinking to myself, "Why aren't they doing this stuff with Deanna more?".

    As for Sirtis playing the voice of the computer, I'm all for it. Great idea.

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By: The Magrathean (Odo's file, contact) @ 09:20:25 on Oct 26, 2009

Thanks to both Gustavo and Marina!

But Gustavo, don't you mean to conclude with "Trekweb wishes to thank Ms. Sirtis for HER kindness and HER time..."?


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    By: Kamen Rider Blade (Odo's file, contact) @ 09:50:44 on Oct 26, 2009

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    But Gustavo, don't you mean to conclude with "Trekweb wishes to thank Ms. Sirtis for HER kindness and HER time..."?

    LOL.

    I agree, though, great interview. Always liked Marina (she was one of my first celebrity crushes way back when).

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    By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 09:50:18 on Oct 26, 2009 | Edit History (1)

    I have a crush on Ms Sirtis since I was 17 years old so to interview her and talk to her made me a bit.....what is the english term....excited, so at the end I made those little...errr...major
    mistakes....what can I say..sorry, guys !!!

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