trekkie here....it looks great. can't wait, have a date with three different chics to go see it.....should be fun!!

Big spoiler warning here...
http://www.empireonline.com/empireblog/Post.asp?i...

Dear cannon-junkies: it's not "Star Trek, TOS, with new CGI", it's "Star Trek Begins". Expect change. Besides, with Spock changing the timeline from this point forward - doesn't that sort of render the old series moot?

It does. The series has been laying flat on its back since the final credit roll of "First Contact" and desperately needs an update. I'm not sorry if the blurred lines between the good & bad guys bothers you. Welcome to post-911 drama. If you don't like it, sit at home and watch re-mastered TOS box-sets on your 63" Plasma TV. Don't forget the 1970s BSG sets either.

The rest of the world is moving on.

Quite impressively at that.

Same here - I read it WOULD be there and waited in vain......

I personally hate these reinventions, maybe I'm just old, I loved the original series. But what is the point of making a movie when its nothing like the original anyway? Couldn't they just make a star trek academy movie with new characters? Look at the james bond movie, its not really Bond, could be just another Bourne-ish spy character. I think franchises should look to the future, not the past. Thats what star trek is about anyhow. The problem with Enterprise, the last three star wars movies, and anything else looking backward is it can't be the same and invites comparisons, and we already know whats going to happen eventually. So do something looking forward!

A) I'm not a Star Trek fan, but I did see some of the movies.
B) That looked f---ing sick! I didn't expect to be excited for this film.

Have to say that I LOATHE (and yes that is capitalized for a reason), I repeat LOATHE the old original Star Trek movies. Part of it was that I never was into the dead pan acting or the fact that every set looked to be made for say, $200 bucks - part of it was that I just never got into the storyline.

However I will have to go out on a limb and say that this trailer actually peaks my interest for a possible franchise restart because as mentioned on the Podcast - the feel and topics contained would lead you to believe that this may not even be apart of the old franchise. Watching this trailer makes me actually feel like I may be watching something of substance and well....something that doesn't look and feel like Star Trek. Of course none of us can write anything off yet cause this is a light year away in terms of movies but so far I will put my $10 towards a tix.

I enjoyed the trailer. I'm still trying to figure out the significance of this website http://www.ncc-1701.com/ The domain is ofcourse owned by Paramount and I was able to dial the cameras in but why? is there something else?

@The Fonz:

I don't like the source-material, that's all. Still going to watch it, just not in the theatres. It could be the best film of the year (I doubt that), but in the end, it's still Star Trek. And i dislike Star Trek.

Apart from stating the obvious, your point is?

Already 180 comments as I type this - as a dyed in the wool Classic Trek fan who doesnt like any other Trek - this trailer can finally get my wife to see a Trek movie without me having to coerce her. I am also very excited. This trailer shows us that JJ is going big and mainstream with the concept, I have all 3 seasons of the original show on DVD so I will always have those great TV episodes, but I am ready to see everything updated but still keep the color jerseys AND THE FREAKING SOUNDS!!!!!

I got goosebumps when I heard the red alert sound, just like when I heard Peter Cullen in the Transformers trailers.

So far so good JJ - please pull it off. May 2009 is even more anticipated than May 2008 and that was when Iron Man came out.

i think i worked out what the car scene is about, looks, like his trying to drive towards the shipyard or some kind of building, you can vaguely see in the background on the other side of the chasm. Could be wrong.

As a casual fan of Trek, I will say that it is obvious that the filmmakers are taking a new direction with the series. I don't see a problem with this because let's face it, the last few entries into the Star Trek Series (both film and TV) were pretty bland. A fresher, action-packed take on the franchise is welcome in my opinion, just as long as the materials good.

The flicks got some good things going for it. The supporting cast (Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, John Cho and Eric Bana) is solid. Hopefully they get alot of screen time to chew up scenery. Also, in the limited amount of Trek that I have watched, I have always wanted to see a full on federation battle, not the usual boring 1 on 1 fights and it looks like I may finally get my wish. Finally, I have great faith in J.J. Abrams. I've come to enjoy just about all of his TV shows, Lost especially. The guy can craft a good story.

What is still looking iffy to me is Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana as Kirk and Uhura respectivly. Pine was the only redeeming factor of Smokin' Aces but based on the trailers he seems like the embodiment of "Maverick" from Top Gun. Saldana"S Uhura seems to have been reduced to merely eye candy. And though that's basically what Uhura was in the show, there was still a little depth to her character.

Overall, I'm left optimistic by this trailer. In this new era of reboots I have yet to be disapointed so here's to 2009.

Can not wait!!! Excited!! YAY!!!

Why does the kid sound like he's says - my name is james 'seberious' kirk :(

Alright, so now I know this movie will LOOK great, but am I the only one unsure about the casting decisions?

sorry, I meant to say "didn't look quite right"

I liked the trailer, but was disturbed by two things, both at the very beginning: the buildings on the horizon as young Kirk drives the car, and the cop either being a robo-cop or having some type of face mask. Both of these things just didn't quite right, didn't fit even in a revised star trek universe. You simply just don't see robots of that aesthetic in star trek.

The first 45 seconds are embarrassingly awful. The rest doesn't do anything for me, but I also don't really know the characters. Most of them seem extremely young to be in charge of such a ship, though. I've only seen First Contact and Insurrection. Loved the former, found the latter largely forgettable. I'd bet that the only way I see this one, at least in theaters, is if friends are going and I'm bored.

Guess what, this film isn't made for you. It's gonna happen anyway, whether it sucks or not.

Did we watch the same trailer?

Nice. And good for the franchise because not everybody is familiar with the whole concept behind star-trek. So a reboot makes sense I guess...

Why is Kirk so young? He looks like a 16 year old...Starfleet never would have left such an expensive interstellar spacecraft in the hands of an adolescent. I say bring back Shatner...who cares that hes 70 something...guy's B.A.

I was so damn excited when I saw this trailer. I mean... it was spot on what I needed.

if only this was made with picard's crew...

were all you folks mad when the movie studios started making talkies? what about when they started making films in color? as long as technology changes, movies (even traditional ones) will change. get used to it before you start to yell at kids for listening to loud music

Looks like it'll be an exciting ride. May can't come soon enough!

I'm not a star trek fan, quite the opposite.
But I'm kinda looking forward to this.
Cuz, I mean, SIMON PEGG!

BADASS MFER!

This may be the best Star Trek movie ever!! I was never to excited about the star trek show, but I have to admit that Trailer was absolutely amazing!!!! Bravo, Bravo
I like how there telling the Origins of the characters. The story looks very promising!

beyond shitty

Loved that, the space battles looked awesome, not as sure about the acting story line though.

Let it go dude.... This is hollywood and business, you would just as well spend some time trying to argue about why the sun is hot. Once you figure out that hollywood isn't about art and preservation of your archetypal childhood fantasies you can shorten your posts to: "hmm not sure it's for me" or even "not like the original but looks fun" and be done with it.

Smooches.

rorshach isn't pronounced "rorshock"

Longest comment Evar. Insightful, I know.

dam i gotta see that ....

Great trailer! Anyone know what the music in the trailer is called? Did Immediate Music do it?

Looks really good i said shit before but now im wrong looks good cant wait

Wow...I never got into Star Trek, but that was pretty bad ass...

A trailer convinces a viewer to buy a ticket and go see the film it advertises. This trailer did not convince me, therefore I will not be going to see it.

That's what Star Trek was about. It provoked thought. Not simple morals of right and wrong, but deep thought about humanity, justice, and leadership. Trailer just shows the EXPLOSIONS! So I'll be waiting in line to see it, but with my guard up.

That's what Abrams is all about. For the young generation. we'll see if this is a hit or a miss.

I'm really excited to see this! Love the new spin.

i just got done watching a star trek movie and i hope this new one has lines like
"looks whos come to dinner"

Low and behold this is just a trailer and I will see the movie being a dedicated fan. However, this does not look encouraging since in every show and film that has come out there has been an underlying, heartfelt story at the core. There has been a message about truth and humanity.

This one has yet to show any sign of such message. True the series should undergo some sort of adjustment given the change in times and viewers, but to what end? Time and time again I see shows and movies selling out to these overpaid writers to do films or remakes of these shows, who probably have never seen a single episode. Star Trek was always sanctuary from that and held higher values, and I never thought they would sell out as well. Gene Roddenberry is probably spinning in his grave (depending on how good the movie is).

It looks like Star Trek for teenagers with ADD. I was never even a Trek fan (aside from casual viewings of The Next Generation), and I STILL think this looks like they threw in some one-liners, explosions, and close-up, shadowy love scenes to satisfy the 20-somethings. And I'm 25. Pass.

I wonder how the film will do when it opens on May... will it break Box Office records or have a low performance? After all, the X-Files movie flopped over the summer of 2008.

I hope /film is getting a lot of money to keep this article at the top

From what I can see...a Kirk sex scene? WTF Abrams?

I was never a Star Trek fan but this definitely has me interested. JJ is a man of vision and this has his earmarks all over it. Definitely will be checking this out.

OK... the new trailer is now being hosted on the films official website...

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/...