As many fans know, this year marks the50th Anniversaryof the iconicStar Trekfranchise, which was launched with the original TV series back in 1966. Paramount will help celebrate this milestone with the release ofStar Trek Beyond, which takes place during the U.S.S. Enterprise’s five-year journey. Last night, a special fan event was held at the Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles, where thenew trailerdebuted. It was also revealed during the fan event that this movie will feature 50 different alien species, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.
The officialStar Trek Twitterpage was covering the event live and dropped this tidbit of information, but there were no details revealed about these aliens. It’s worth noting that we got a sneak peek at two new aliens last month, when directorJustin Linshared a photo to celebrateFirst Contact Day. Along with debuting the new trailer last night, the studio also honored lateStar TrekiconicLeonard Nimoywith a special tribute, which culminated with the studio naming a street after him on their Hollywood lot. We’ve compiled a number of photos from the event below, from various Twitter accounts, which include new photos that were displayed during the event and the poster that attendees were given.
The trailer that debuted last night was only our second official glimpse at this highly-anticipated movie, which hits theaters July 22, with thefirst trailerarriving in December, just before the holiday season. Many fans expressed how disappointed they were in the trailer, along with a fewStar Trekicons such asGeorge TakeiandWil Wheaton. During a new profile onJustin Linfor Wired, both the director and star/co-writerSimon Peggspoke about these negative reactions to the trailer. Here’s whatJustin Linhad to say aboutGeorge Takei’s dismissal of the trailer below.
“Georgehas always handled things with class. He was a huge part of my life, so for him to swing a sucker punch, that hurt. On Fast, I wasn’t a car guy. I guess it hurt more because this is something that is a part of me.”
Simon Peggdidn’t exactly pull his punches when firing back at the movie’s famous critics, includingPatton Oswalt. Of course,Simon Peggnot only reprises his role as Scotty in the movie, but he also co-wrote the script alongsideDoug Jung, with the actor/writer revealing that he was disappointed about the negative reactions to the trailer. Here’s what he had to say below.
“(I was) disappointed thatWil Wheaton,Patton Oswalt, andGeorge Takeiwere slagging off the trailer, because they know a finished trailer is never a reflection of the finished film. Get a f–king clue! It’s really good fun: thrilling and heartfelt.”
Star Trek Beyondgoes up against Warner Bros.‘Lights Outand 20th Century Fox’sIce Age: Collision Coursewhen it hits theaters nationwide on July 22. It remains to be seen if Paramount Plans on releasing another trailer between now and the release date, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted. In the meantime, take a look at some of the tweets and photos from last night’sStar Trek Beyondfan event on the Paramount Pictures lot.
