After initial and hostile first contact with the Borg, Starfleet did what it hadn't done in decades, place greater emphasis on defense of the Federation. Cadets are assigned to ships based on their aptitude, with the most capable cadets assigned to the USS Enterprise, a ship completed so recently that it hasn't even been christened yet. (DS9: "Paradise Lost"), A special amendment to the Treaty of Algeron allowed the USS Defiant to be fitted with a Romulan cloaking device. This culminates in an argument which ends in Spock ordering Kirk's removal from the bridge. This makes the Star Trek trailer the most popular HD download in the history of the site. Ryan Church was the primary designer of the USS Enterprise and other starships, while Trek veteran John Eaves designed the various shuttlecraft. While shooting in Bakersfield – near Highway 119 – on 8 April 2008, an automobile accident occurred in front of the set in which a car being driven by the location's site manager (a local official in charge of the site) crashed head-on into a truck. A Narada crewman reports the drill's incapacitation, but tells Nero that the drill reached Vulcan's core before going offline. It was originally intended to premiere online the Monday after its release on Apple's Star Trek page, but, after an international version was released ahead of schedule, the online release was made on the same day. In August 2007, a third teaser poster, this one containing the title inside the arrowhead-shaped Starfleet insignia, was created especially for distribution to the attendees at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention. "Hey, farmboy! Under license from EMI Film & Television Music, "Awasoruk Jam" Scott successfully beams back Kirk, Pike, and Spock, right before the Jellyfish collides with the Narada. Pike pleads that Romulus still exists, but Nero only knows that his world – the Romulus of the future – was destroyed, and he intends to destroy every world of the Federation, starting with Earth, so that others will know his pain. [150]), Approximately four weeks out of the twenty weeks of shooting took place on the bridge of the USS Enterprise. Vulcan will be destroyed in a matter of minutes. [221], On 16 October 2008, TrekMovie.com released two new images, another of the Kelvin in action, and one of Cho in his role as Sulu. â 727th of 801 released in all â Speaking for its captain, Nero, Ayel demands that the Kelvin's commanding officer, Richard Robau, come aboard the Narada via shuttlecraft. Warp 9.5 The four forward launchers were located on the hull just ahead of each of the warp nacelles in dorsal and ventral pairs. [115] The film's writers stated their wish for Shatner to be a part of the film's shoot, and the filmmakers were looking for a way to include Shatner in the film. [121] This contradicted previous reports stating that Shatner was the one attempting to convince Abrams and crew to find a way to put him in the movie. (Star Trek - The Art of the Film, p. 58), J.J. Abrams stated the difficulty of depicting the future was that much of modern technology was inspired by the original series, making it seem outdated. He then heads off to rescue Pike. Pike arrives on the Narada as the three begin their descent and, despite the immediate death of Olson, Kirk and Sulu eventually manage to fire on the drill and disable it. Star Trek has received nearly universal acclaim from film critics. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [31] Specifically, he felt that the original series had a "kitschy quality" to it which had to be abandoned for the sake of realism. Stratton Leopold, a collaborator of Abrams' on Mission: Impossible III, was initially unit production manager and an executive producer for the film. This was the first film in the Star Trek franchise which Paramount Pictures made in collaboration with a production partner, let alone two (Bad Robot Productions and Spyglass Entertainment). He relieves Pike, who has been promoted to admiral and is now recovering in a wheelchair. In addition, Shatner was vocal in his unwillingness to be involved unless he had a substantial role in the film. His casting, and that of Nimoy, was officially announced at San Diego's Comic-Con International on 26 July 2007. [6], Fans got an official look at the movie's direction when Paramount released a poster for the new film on 22 July 2006: the teaser bore the Enterprise crew uniform insignia from the original series, against a background half command gold and half science blue. (DS9: "The Sound of Her Voice") This flaw contributed to the mothballing of the prototype. He keeps pushing and provoking Spock, claiming he never loved his mother. Captain Pike held captive aboard the Narada. [220], The first official promotional images from the film were released on 15 October 2008, at six separate movie websites. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion (p. 163)) David Livingston added that this was "because we hadn't been in there a lot, and it's cramped; any time you shake the camera or move the camera it takes a lot more time." [125]. He also altered it aesthetically, with brighter lights and colors. "So do I. More railings were added to the bridge set to make it appear safer. Photos of the filming at CSUN feature dozens of extras dressed in red cadet uniforms (as well as some in more militaristic gray uniforms) as well as a futuristic-looking, functional vehicle called the Aptera. (SFX, issue 270, p. 63), Star Trek topped the North American box office in its opening weekend, grossing US$75.2 million from Friday through Sunday. Simon Pegg Cast and crew members on location were not allowed to leave the set for cigarette breaks, [137] and actors could not walk in public in their costume – they were driven to and from set in golf carts, hidden behind black canvas. Nero orders the launch of the "red matter", which is dropped from the ship down the hole and explodes at the planet's core. ", "Dr. Puri, report." [204], Included in Star Trek's opening weekend gross was US$8.5 million from 138 IMAX venues, setting a new weekend record for IMAX. Writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci have confirmed that this Admiral Archer was indeed, When Nero discovers Spock commandeering the, When the younger Spock approaches the pilot's seat in the, As Kirk climbs out of the shuttle on Delta Vega, his backpack reads "NCC-1701-D." The, At one point, Doctor McCoy tells Kirk that ", While trying to decipher the origins of Nero and his ship and crew, Spock says ", When Kirk first meets Scott on Delta Vega, a, Kirk emotionally compromises Spock in order to gain command of the, At the end of the film, right after Spock Prime says ", A scene prior to the film's opening sequence shows Spock's birth and a conversation between. This new Defiant played a distinguished role in the final battle with the Dominion at Cardassia Prime, and remained stationed at Deep Space 9 by the end of 2375. The two share a drink as the shuttlecraft leaves for the Academy in San Francisco. [174]. Some time after the commission of the Defiant-class in 2371, various aspects of the bridge were redesigned. The writers also occasionally referenced Memory Alpha during the film's production. ", "Space: the final frontier. [158] Although it never appeared in the film, the lobby of the library was dressed with NASA and other space-related images and the main doors were emblazoned with the Starfleet emblem. (Star Trek: First Contact), The USS Defiant was destroyed by a Breen ship in 2375, during the Second Battle of Chin'toka. The bridge layout of the Defiant was compact, but nonetheless accommodated the familiar engineering, tactical, science, conn, and ops stations. 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Originally located on a subdomain of Paramount.com, the official site moved on 19 February 2008, its address becoming StarTrekMovie.com. (DS9: "The Search, Part I"), The Defiant prototype was pulled out of storage in 2371 when the Dominion threat emerged. Main engineering on the Defiant-class was situated on Deck 1 with the lower section on Deck 2. The plan was that two weeks of filming would take place there during Spring 2008, but, as it turned out, no filming whatsoever was ever done in Iceland. Giacchino admitted personal pressure in scoring the film, stating "I grew up listening to all of that great [Trek] music, and that's part of what inspired me to do what I'm doing… You just go in scared. ", "I am now a member of an endangered species. (DS9: "The Search, Part I") Despite the ship's compact size, she was packed to the brim with equipment designed for larger starships. [170], The film's score was written by Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino. As they re-materialize on board the Enterprise, Spock stands on the transporter pad in shock, having lost his mother, with his hand still reached out to her. Kirk, who overheard, then asks Spock if that's the first name he had tried and failed to learn since the first time he met her; Spock coyly cuts him off, stating his refusal to comment on the matter. Upon hearing this accusation, Spock finally snaps and lunges after Kirk, ruthlessly beating and strangling him to the point of nearly killing him, before Sarek begs Spock to stop. For the Vulcans, Kaplan designed costumes which shared the eloquent and austere qualities of the Vulcans themselves, while creating a new, corseted shape for the Vulcan women. The jolt causes Sulu to fall off the drill platform without a chute. A fourth teaser poster was given away to attendees at the San Francisco Wondercon on the weekend of 24 February 2008, sporting the new official logo, the tagline "Under Construction", and a date of "Summer 2009". [50] The last recast member of the original series crew to sign on was Karl Urban as Leonard McCoy. While Shatner could theoretically have appeared as a James T. Kirk circa 2387 (as depicted in the "Shatnerverse" novels), it would have been confusing to the audience that might only know of his last screen adventure and not the subsequent ones in the novels since the novels are not canon. The Vulcan and Romulan makeup was created by Joel Harlow, while Barney Burman designed and created the prosthetic makeup for other alien characters. The producers flew him to Hollywood to meet with them, the cast, and the director. [208]. (SFX, issue 270, p. 68), Jonathan Frakes is disappointed that, despite visiting the set of this film, he wasn't permitted to participate in the making of it. All of these sets were built at Paramount Studios, with the exception of engineering, which was done on a redressed industrial location. Communication is cut off as the Kelvin smashes into the Narada, temporarily crippling it and giving the shuttles time to escape. [47]. [30], The film's production was designed by Scott Chambliss. He also explained the logic of having the Enterprise being built on Earth rather than in space, noting that components of the ship can be built on Earth and assembled anywhere and that the Enterprise is not "some flimsy yacht that has to be delicately treated and assembled." Quinto also signed up to play Spock in any potential sequels to this film. [205] Star Trek also managed to top many overseas box office charts in its first weekend, grossing US$35.5 million from 54 international markets. Star Trek, released in May 2009, was the first Star Trek film released in the summer months since 1989's Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. [206], Star Trek ended its domestic theatrical run on 1 October 2009 with a total gross of US$257,730,019, making it the seventh highest grossing film of 2009 in North America. (DS9: "The Search, Part I", et al. Deflector shields,ablative armor,cloaking device (USS Defiant only) At the direction of Pike, Sulu is able to navigate his way through the debris with minimal damage. [156] [157], During the week of 18 March 2008, parts of the film were shot at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), with the university's Oviatt Library standing in as the lower levels of Starfleet Academy. Written & Performed by Doyle Bramhall II (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion (p. 572)) However, these interiors were intentionally not used for the USS Bellerophon in DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges" (which instead became an Intrepid-class ship, permitting the use of the standing sets for Star Trek: Voyager). I can do that! Nonetheless, he approved of this movie. Pike promotes Spock to captain and puts him in charge of the Enterprise. Spock, mindful that Nero is the man who destroyed his planet and murdered his mother, coolly suggests that they dispense with logic in this case. Sources reported that Academy Award-winner. A location scout was also sent to British Columbia, Canada, but, in the end, the movie was filmed entirely in the United States. ", "You can't even speak… What?" [6](X). A life I will deprive you of, just like I did your father! (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "Rules of Engagement", "Sacrifice of Angels"; Star Trek: First Contact), The Defiant-class vessels' deflector arrays could also be refitted into a makeshift phaser emitter, providing one-shot capability in extreme emergency. Seeing his prey attempting to talk, Ayel offers Kirk the chance to say something – and the Human replies that he is in possession of the Romulan's disruptor pistol. It surpassed the previous benchmark set by The Dark Knight, which earned US$6.3 million from IMAX screenings in its first weekend. He orders his wife to leave on the shuttle without him. Just forward of the starboard entryway was the location of the ship's dedication plaque, as well as an auxiliary computer access panel. Courtesy of Doyle Bramhall II by arrangement with Bug, SDDS™ (DS9: "The Search, Part I", "Call to Arms"; VOY: "Message in a Bottle"), While Starfleet has participated in numerous battles and engagements in it's history; wars though Federation worked to eliminate; have occurred both in its past and recent times. After the Defiant was destroyed by the Breen, her replacement, the former USS Sao Paulo, was not equipped with a new cloaking device. Undressing down to her underwear, she describes to Gaila decoding Klingon transmissions about 47 battle cruisers destroyed near a prison planet. Before they beam over, Uhura kisses Spock and tells him that he better come back. Originally, the majority of the aliens were to feature in one scene towards the end of filming. [116] [117] [118] [119] It was implied by Nimoy that the reason Shatner did not have a role in the script was due to the events of Star Trek Generations, which featured the death of Captain Kirk. With the ship's main power and defensive systems offline, Worf prepared to ram it into the Borg cube when the USS Enterprise arrived to assist the tattered Federation fleet. Nero speaks about how the Narada, in his time, was a mining ship, and he was laboring to support his wife, who was expecting his child, before they were killed when Romulus was destroyed. Her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new lifeforms and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before. A source told TrekMovie.com that more ship interiors were created for this film than any other Trek film. None of the filmmakers could make any changes to the film's script during the strike period, meaning the common practice of revising the script during production was not possible. Kirk orders the Kelvin to return fire but as the situation worsens and he realizes that the damage to the Kelvin is compromising the lives and safety of everyone on board, he orders the crew to proceed to the escape pods and shuttles, including his wife Winona, who is just about to give birth. Joe Biden has been slammed for taking sole credit for America's vaccine roll-out, despite the fact his Administration has heavily relied on Donald Trump's Operation Warp ⦠He states the captain's refusal to do so would be "unwise." [5] According to The Wrap, before Abrams signed up to direct the film, Paramount offered the position to Sam Raimi, the director of the Evil Dead and Spider-Man films. Nero panics and orders all weapons fired, but the Enterprise arrives on the scene and destroys the missiles with a fierce volley of its phasers, allowing Spock to carry through with his plan to ram the Narada. He also stated that, while he was given the option to direct the film, he had not decided to do so at that time. They had quadruple the budget when we did ours. This is something only you can decide.". "I don't know – but I like him. Performed by Beastie Boys Mindy Hall was the head of the makeup department. The ship would be unable to travel at high warp speeds without the missile since the latter contained the ship's navigational deflector. They lack the forehead ridges that were seen on Star Trek: Enterprise and in the TNG-era series and films. Since it was one of the studio's "high priority" films, Paramount strove to help it despite the writing stoppage. "Well… not only. The boys call his father a traitor for marrying a Human "whore". The Original Series films. "See? The novelization also appears to have been written with either a first draft or very early version of the script. Paramount made the teaser available on a wider basis on 22 January. During its production process, the film was codenamed "Corporate Headquarters". Rachel Nichols [186](X) Paramount vice chairman Rob Moore revealed to Entertainment Weekly that another reason the movie was pushed back was so they could "educate people that this is a whole new franchise." The room was equipped with limited surgical facilities and was primarily intended merely to stabilize patients until they could be delivered to a nearby friendly Starbase medical facility. Nero recognizes and welcomes the appearance of Ambassador Spock, and orders the ship to be captured. The Narada exited over one hundred and fifty years in the past, where it confronted the Kelvin. Drafting plans for such a defense would undoubtedly require a starship(s) capable of fighting against the Borg. "Well, I hate to break it to you, but Starfleet operates in space." "Pike made him first officer." Sarek coldly replies that it was the logical choice, as his duties as ambassador to Earth required him to understand and observe Human behavior. [168], The first cut of the film was completed in July 2008. Pike ends the conversation with a reminder that Kirk's father saved eight hundred lives in the course of just twelve minutes of command and challenges Kirk to do better. [207] It was the year's highest-grossing film in the United States from Wednesday, 27 May, though Saturday, 27 June, a total of 31 days, after which it was overtaken by Disney/Pixar's Up (which, coincidentally, was also composed by Michael Giacchino). Spock uses the ships guns to destroy the drill's tether, plunging the platform into San Francisco Bay. Spock launched the red matter from his ship, the Jellyfish, to prevent further damage. An erhu was used to create Spock's theme; the same instrument was used for the Romulans, except in their case, the sound was processed and distorted. [196] Based on the findings of Rotten Tomatoes, Star Trek is currently the second-best reviewed mainstream film of 2009, after Up. The engineering station allowed for a direct link to the impulse and warp engines, as well as monitoring of the other various systems vital to the operation of the ship. A Defiant-class starship appeared as an escort in the video game Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birth of the Federation. With the primary fleet occupied in the Laurentian system, Starfleet is forced to commission the Academy cadets and dispatch ships immediately to begin a rescue mission. Several members of the music department wore clothing resembling Starfleet uniforms during the scoring session. ", "You know, your father was captain of a starship for twelve minutes. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual, Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages, Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birth of the Federation, https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Defiant_class?oldid=2752995, Production Base: ASDB Integration Facility, Antares Fleet Yards, Antares IV, Type: Escort (officially); Warship (unofficially) (, Accommodation: 40 officers and crew; 150 personal evacuation limit, Power Plant: One 1,500 plus Cochrane warp core feeding two nacelles; two impulse modules, Dimensions: Length, 170.68 meters; beam, 134.11 meters; height: 30.1 meters. James is forced to wash the Corvette (which had in fact belonged to their late father) in a subsequent scene when, upon opening the visor above the drivers' seat, the keys fall into his lap, and he decides to steal it.
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