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MTV Movies Blog: Who We're Thankful In 2009: J.J. Abrams, Chris Pine And The Triumphant Return Of 'Star Trek'
Oh No They Didn't!: J.J Abrams and Chris Pine Have Our Gratitude For Rebooting Star Trek
/Film: JJ Abrams Approached Matt Damon for Star Trek… But NOT for the Role of James T Kirk
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Another Star Trek interview with J.J. Abrams and Chris Pine!: http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1626820/story.jhtml 11/24/2009 |
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RT @ParamountPics: MTV News talks Star Trek secrets with Chris Pine & JJ Abrams. http://tinyurl.com/ya6hxqg 11/24/2009 |
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Who We're Thankful In 2009: J.J. Abrams, Chris Pine And The Triumphant Return Of 'Star Trek'
MTV Movies Blog —
FROM MTV.COM: With a worldwide box-office haul of $384 million, "Star Trek" was one of the biggest movies of the year. But more important than its cash haul was the mere fact that director J.J. Abrams pulled the franchise from the cinematic dustbin and gave it a sleek, big-budget sheen. "Trek" was finally back, and perhaps it was cooler than it'd ever been. A lot of the credit for the cool factor goes to Chris Pine, who took on the iconic role of James T. Kirk and made it his own. ...
J.J Abrams and Chris Pine Have Our Gratitude For Rebooting Star Trek
Oh No They Didn't! —
... All I can tell you is that working with Chris and the whole cast was literally the most fun thing I've ever been able to professionally be part of, so the chance to work with them again, I can't tell you how devastating it would be to pass that up. I couldn't be more excited about the next adventure. MTV: Chris, have you practiced your "Khan!!!" scream? Pine: Yes, as I do every night before I go to bed. I practice my Shatner. I pray to Shatner. source Haha they're too cute.
JJ Abrams Approached Matt Damon for Star Trek… But NOT for the Role of James T Kirk
/Film —
... In a recent interview with MTV, Abrams offered clarification on the Damon casting story. He did offer Damon a chance to be in Trek, but not as Captain Kirk. Or… I should say… not as THAT Captain Kirk. ...
So which role in Star Trek did Matt Damon turn down?
Filmonic —
... Now, 2 years on, we finally get the truth as Star Trek director J.J Abrams recently spoke to MTV about the rumors and Damon. ...
Abrams Admits He Tried To Cast Matt Damon In Star Trek
Cinema Blend News —
... try to cast anyone but the biggest names possible, which is how the likes of Matt Damon, Adrien Brody and James McAvoy got tossed around in the rumor mill. Now that Abrams' choice to cast virtual unknowns as the crew of the Starship Enterprise has been rewarded with millions and millions of dollars, he's able to admit that, in the beginning, yeah, he did want a big name. And actually, he tried to cast Damon-- but not as Captain Kirk, as everyone previously believed. Talking to MTV , Abrams, admitted that he gave Matt a call. "I went to Damon for the role of Kirk's father, ...
EXCLUSIVE: JJ Abrams Says Matt Damon Almost Played George Kirk, Not James
MTV Movies Blog —
... , in an exclusive interview pegged to the fact that, in 2009, these two guys rank among those that we movies fans are most thankful for. And a decision was made to find out exactly what truth lies behind those ...
EXCLUSIVE: J.J. Abrams Clears Up Those Matt Damon/'Star Trek' Rumors
MTV Movies Blog —
... , in an exclusive interview pegged to the fact that, in 2009, these two guys rank among those that we movies fans are most thankful for. And a decision was made to find out exactly what truth lies behind those ...
J.J. Abrams' Next Film Could Be A Top Secret Paramount Project
MTV Movies Blog —
... Abrams' name is still attached to the "Mission: Impossible" and "Star Trek" franchises in some capacity, the filmmaker's next directorial project might be a new unannounced "tentpole" film.
"We have been wildly ambitious," said Grey of his and Abrams' film plans, which includes the secretive project. "It has much to do with the fact that we are feeling as strong as we are."
In the past, Abrams has said that he probably won't direct "Mission: Impossible 4," and helming a "Star Trek" sequel isn't a certainty, either.
As for what his secret tent pole ...
