Star trek is returning to tv, the martian author andy weir is. Jon bailey is voice behind honest trailers business insider. Everything you need to know about star trek into darkness. Over the years, star trek s position as a cultural icon has resulted in many parodies and pop culture references of it on other television shows and movies. The wrath of khan will always be the superior film, it already had a back story kirk met khan in an original series episode, and the film is about khan seeking revenge after what kirk did to him and. Int his particular movie, the enterprise crew have to face off with a formidable foe khan or more appropriately, khaaaan.
This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with cbs, paramount pictures, or any other star trek franchise, and is a noncommercial fanmade film intended for recreational. Episode vii the force awakens 2015, lost 2004, super 8 2011, mission. In december 2014, justin lin was confirmed as the director for the upcoming sequel, marking the first reboot film not to be directed by j. Warp is the fastest possible warp speed mentioned in the history of star trek. The enterprise crew find themselves in more danger than they ever cared to imagine when london is ravaged by a. And a lot of fans felt like the sequel just wasnt as interesting as abrams 2009 star trek. Download star trek into darkness full movie from youtube for free. Star trek into darkness is a 20 american science fiction action film directed by j. May 16, 20 for all its sloppiness and blind spots and fanboy pirouettes, though, star trek into darkness is still an involving film with more heart than most summer blockbusters.
Hes more charming and funny than i remember shatner being. The force awakens restricted his role on the star trek film to that of producer. Star trek into darkness news, recap, photos, videos mtv. This is a parody, produced by hustler video, came out in 20, after the theatrical release on star trek into darkness. Star trek into darkness featurette reveals origin of benedict cumberbatchs role go behindthescenes of the hit sequel with this exclusive special feature from the digital release. Kirk, spock and the rest of the crew of the starship enterprise tackle benedict cumberbatchs supervillain john harrison in this sequel to the 2009 reboot of the star trek franchise.
When the crew of the enterprise is called back home, they find an. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Not a giant hit, and not the kind of thing that has studios calling all of their rivals and screaming suck it. Star treks newest enterprise is an entertaining mission. On the other hand zachary quinto, who plays spock, is remarkably like spock. The star trek reboot continues with this action sequel that finds kirk and spock fighting a terrorist threat to starfleet aided by an unlikely ally. Paramount topped the north american box office with this summers latest sequel star trek beyond, the th film in the decadesold scifi franchise. Abrams roots in tv felicity, alias, lost seem to have made him attentive to the dynamics of groups, and to the repeated phrases and gestures that bond viewers to characters. Abrams sets his filmmaking to stun with a sequel in every respect equal or even superior to its splendid 2009 predecessor. Digital ghost was a germanlanguage, star trek fan film set within the continuity of the.
Additionally, many small acknowledgments may not warrant inclusion, such as the use of the tos transporter. The film also has enough light touches and whimsical references to the original star trek tv series to please even passing acquaintances such as myself. The fourteenth adult parody was the third film in axel brauns this aint star trekseries. Star trek into darkness finally gives the talented cumberbatch the chance to show hollywood what he can do on the big screen, and, boy, does he seize it with both hands. Trek film unproduced 4th kelvin movie beyond into darkness star trek 2009. Star trek parodies and pop culture references memory alpha. It is about the uss enterprise crew who explore space. Star trek into darkness 510 movie clip my name is khan 20. Catch up with all the halfbaked ideas of the 2009 reboot with this video summary. A smooth landing for the star trek sequel plus ongoing love for iron man 3 means cinematic. Fans wrongly vote stark trek into darkness as the worst star trek. Uk star trek into darkness is light years ahead of the competition charles gant. Star trek into darkness is a 20 american science fiction action film. Abrams, and written by alex kurtzman, roberto orci and damon lindelof.
But even with the negative feedback, it still did fairly well at the box office, bringing in around. Chris pine, benedict cumberbatch, zachary quinto, zoe saldana, peter weller, karl urban, simon pegg, john. May 21, 20 star trek into darkness is a 20 american science fiction action film, the twelfth installment in the star trek franchise and the sequel to 2009s star trek. The first television series, simply called star trek and now referred to as the original series, debuted in 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes star trek into darkness. An expanded soundtrack album was released on july 28, 2014, limited to 6,000. Although he turned the star wars fanbase into a house divided against itself, j. By the time the movie ended, however, i had only contempt for it.
It was the first of the films to feature the alternate reality. Star trek parodies and pop culture references film. John harrison appears at the royal childrens hospital. A lot of longtime star trek fans have felt this way about director j. The first episode of dark armada takes place ten years after the events in star trek. While some have been subtle tipofthehat references, others have been complete copies, with the intention to reference star trek. The fourteenth adult parody was the third film in axel brauns this aint star trek series.
The movie was full of action, tension, a fair amount of fun and had something to it that drew me to find. It picks up shortly after the events of the first film and, surprisingly, before the crew has started their five year mission to explore new areas of space. Trekkies around the globe are skeptical as to where abrams could be taking this new, contemporized trek next. Jj abrams new trek instalment is as glitzy as his first, but its the arrival of benedict cumberbatch as a mysterious new foe that. It is the twelfth installment in the star trek film franchise and the sequel to the. Star trek into darkness was a movie i saw a solid year after release, having heard many mixed things about it.
Trekcore movies images home star trek into darkness visual media star trek into darkness bluray screencaps. I recall having to stop watching after the first hour, and at that point i had nothing but positives to say about it. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. Galaxy quest as a star trek reaffirmation parody, it is thought of. It was in my eyes close to perfection lens flares and all. The sequel to star trek 2009, it is the second film in the franchise to be directed by j. The twelfth film in the star trek franchise and the sequel to 2009s star trek. List of star trek films and television series wikipedia. Spaceballs, of course, is the defining parody of the selfserious star wars.
Movie sequel 2014 s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Star trek into darkness should be renamed star trek in name only. Abrams returned to helm its 20 sequel, star trek into darkness, then when he jumped ship to create the aforementioned divide among star wars fans, justin lin took over to. A parody bob veers 2014 star trek into darkness additional voices 20 a very potter senior year nearly headless nick snape 20.
Star trek into darkness mocked in parody trailer video. This was the name kirk called him during the bar scene in the. First we canvassed our staff for favoritespacemovie nominees. The screenplay for the film was written by alex kurtzman, damon lindelof and roberto orci. The film features chris pine reprising his role as captain james t. The previous star trek movie is a tough one to beat. Apr 14, 20 parody video of the star trek into darkness. When khan is describing the dreadnought class star ship he says its 2 times larger and 3 times faster. Star trek into darkness is the sequel to star trek 2009.
It is the twelfth installment in the star trek film franchise and the sequel to the 2009 film star trek, as the second in a rebooted film series. Paramount is set to release star trek compendium, which includes the first two movies in j. Star trek into darkness is a bit of a paradox, really. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The very next night, may 30, 2014, fans can enjoy star trek into darkness live in concert, with the 21st century symphony orchestra and chorus, conducted by ludwig wicki, performing giacchinos star trek into darkness score as the blockbuster sequel plays on screen at royal albert hall. The one with benedict cumberbatch star trek into darkness is the twelfth film in the star trek film series, released in 20 the sequel to star trek 2009, it is the second film in the franchise to be directed by j. Star trek is not just a lot of scifi nonsense but a meaningful exploration of what it means to be human. Into darkness is the anticipated sequel to jj abrams critically and commercially successful 2009 epic and the trailer has been released online. Home star trek into darkness visual media star trek. In fact, there is a moment during into darkness when the uncanny resemblance. You can expect appearances by most of the cast from the previous film. How youtubes funniest movie parody series found its epic trailer voice. Yea film mein chris pine, zachary quinto, zoe saldana, karl urban acting kiye the.
Abrams did give the star trek movie franchise a shot in the arm with his 2009 reboot. Star trek into darkness is the twelfth film in the star trek film series, released in 20. Produced by atoz films in the 1980s, this whitetrash parody of star trek ii. Star trek into darkness, we dont need to tell you, is directed by j. Star trek into darkness named franchise worst by fans. Star trek into darkness new trailer 1 20 jj abrams. Star trek into darkness 20 is an american science fiction action film that is the 12th installment in the star trek film franchise and is also the sequel to star trek 2009. Abrams took the fan world and the general public by storm with his reimagining of gene roddenberrys star trek in 2009. Abrams admitted he had never been much of a star trek fan, preferring the more action oriented star wars series of films.
Into darkness is much worse, because i dont have the urge to watch it again. Abrams revival of the franchise, which began with 2009s star trek and then continued with. May 28, 20 in fact, his goal was to bring the action sensibilities of star wars into his new vision for star trek. On the very first page of the new parody book star trek. Star wars 1977 and star trek ii are classics and superior, nonnegotiable. Star trek into darkness borrows much from the wrath of khan the 2nd movie of the original series. Star trek into darkness ek 20 mein bana english, klingon film hain. I actually liked the first half of the movie, until. Chris pine stars as a younger version of the captain kirk that william shatner played back in olden times.
What has always distinguished star trek from other scifi is the thoughtful and nuanced way that philosophical and sociological commentary was woven into the stories. In 2014, xfinity cable, internet and phone service company released an ad for the. Aug 20, 20 some trekkies feel star trek into darkness fails to go where no one has gone before and the honest trailers team agrees. The star trek canon includes the original series, an animated series, six spinoff television series, and thirteen films. With chris pine, zachary quinto, zoe saldana, benedict cumberbatch. Lindelof, orci, kurtzman and abrams also serve as producers, along with bryan burk. Abrams and written by roberto orci, alex kurtzman, and damon lindelof. Star trek parodies and pop culture references film memory. Abrams who is also the cocreator of televisions fringe, alias and lost and the director of the 2009 star trek film.
Star trek into darkness serves as a direct sequel to the 2009 star trek. Greystone mansion, loma vista drive, beverly hills away in the green hills overlooking the city good to see that these have survived, too, stands the royal childrens hospital, where john harrison benedict cumberbatch claims he can. After the crew of the enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from. Star trek sequel, but his into darkness screenwriters alexander. Needless to say it made for a hugely successful movie. The imax release of star trek into darkness will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the imax experience with proprietary imax dmr digital remastering technology. Along with returning actors from the previous movie such as chris pine as captain kirk and zachary quinto as mr. Jj abrams new trek instalment is as glitzy as his first, but its the arrival of benedict cumberbatch as a. Abrams brings those same sensibilities and adds a moderate helping of edgy darkness to the sequel, appropriately titled, star trek. Jan 01, 20 star trek into darkness is the sequel to star trek 2009.