Vic 17 Posted May 13, 2011 Although George Takei is a fan of J.J. Abrams‘ Star Trek, he would prefer that the next movie in the series not be called Star Trek. According to Takei, there was nothing wrong with the movie, including John Cho‘s portrayal of Sulu. “[Cho] did a terrific job,” said Takei. “J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek was a terrific movie.” But it wasn’t Takei’s Star Trek and he feels that there should be a line drawn separating the two different Treks. “I think there should be a more distinguishing label to it than Star Trek,” he explained. “I hope the next one will have some sort of a number or label. I take umbrage with it being called Star Trek. We were Star Trek. This Star Trek is a progeny of our Star Trek.” Proud of his association with Star Trek, Takei never felt that Star Trek was a burden which hindered his later career. “I prefer to see it as a great asset than can be parlayed,” he said. “I’ve done plays totally unrelated to Star Trek up and down Great Britain. I’ve played Japanese soldiers, Chinese emperors, a wizard. But when I come out of the stage door, there are all these Star Trek fans with their books, their action figures – all that memorabilia. My fans are very loyal. It’s been a great professional asset, as well as a source of personal pride.” View the full article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted May 15, 2011 Omg....talk about splitting hairs! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted May 15, 2011 I understand what he's saying, like if TNG had just been named Star Trek without the "TNG" added to it. He's not saying to call it something without "Star Trek" in the title, just add a subtitle to it. "Star Trek: The Young Uns" or something. Just not "Star Trek". He's saying that "Star Trek" with no subtitle is specifically the 1960's TV show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted May 15, 2011 He has a good point. Maybe they should have called the movie Star Trek: The Beginning or something like that. What's done is done, however, and it's too late to change the title now. (Yes I know, Star Wars became A New Hope, but that was decades ago when people weren't paying attention ald Lucas slipped it in.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMajorHayes 10 Posted May 16, 2011 Mr. Takei makes a valid point. I think that these new films based on Star Trek should be given a designation to differentiate them from the original trek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted May 16, 2011 How about "Star Trek: The One Without Takei".....lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted May 16, 2011 Or "Star Trek: Sulu Got Chubby" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted May 16, 2011 Or "Star Trek: Sulu Got Chubby" How about "Star Trek: The One Without Takei".....lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
