Can't wait until Friday for the premiere of J.J. Abrams' new Star Trek film? Well, fear not, fellow Trekkies, because TV Guide Network sat down with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto to find out what they had to say about putting their own spin on the iconic roles of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. Plus: Find Quinto talks about sharing a scene with the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy.
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If you can't wait until Star Trek's May 8 premiere, TV Guide Network has you covered.
Our cameras were on the red carpet for the film's Hollywood premiere, and you can catch all the action on TV Guide Network's Big Movie Premiere: Star Trek (Thursday, May 7 at 8 pm/ET). The one-hour special features interviews with the cast and creative team and loads of behind-the-scenes footage and secrets from the set.
The film, directed by Lost and Fringe creator J.J. Abrams, reboots the nerd-adored franchise as a young James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and Commander Spock (Heroes' Zachary Quinto) take the U.S.S. Enterprise on its maiden voyage to stop the evil Nero (Eric Bana) from destroying mankind.
The special also includes sit-downs with
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Senior editors Matt Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy answer your questions. Drop us a line at mega_scoop@tvguide.com.
Is there any indication that Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes is going to adjust her stories because of all of the recent negative feedback? — Heidi
MATT: I doubt that Rhimes will alter any master plans, especially when it comes to the Izzie/Denny "romance" which, though polarizing, seems destined to serve some greater purpose. Now, speaking of "negative feedback," I've got at least one source telling me that T.R. Knight's apparent disenchantment with Grey's might not necessarily result in him exiting the series early. Wouldn't it be refreshing to see cooler heads prevail?
The John Scott character on Fringe is such a joyful enigma; maybe one of you can convince the producers to bring him back from the dead? — Susan
MICKEY: [Peeking out from behind a giant Chinese fan] You know who else is a joyful enigma, Susan? Me! When I asked my friends o' Fringe about John Scott's possible reanimation ...
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Serial killer Sylar will return this season to Heroes during its highly anticipated two-hour premiere. But, will we see more of his pre-evil alter ego, Gabriel Gray? According to Zachary Quinto, he'd love to see as much of Sylar's background as possible. He confirmed that Gray will return this season, revisiting the "shades of that character as you first saw him."The first time we learned of Sylar's past was in the first season's episode "Six Months Ago" in which Chandra Suresh tells watch repairman Gray that he may have super powers. When Gray learns of his real power, which is stealing other people's abilities, he uses them to kill off other "heroes." Suresh figures out Sylar's killing streak and becomes one of his victims.In "Volume 3: Villains," creator Tim Kring intimates that by using Gray, the show will continue to "peel the layers off of that onion as long as this character exists on the show." Do you want to see a softer side of Sylar? Heroes premieres on Sept. 22, at 9 pm...
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Trekkies know that Captain Kirk and a certain dry Vulcan named Spock became unlikely best friends throughout the original Star Trek franchise But how did they become one of TVs best odd couples JJ Abrams discussed the relationship at a Television Critics Association panel saying We never saw how Kirk and Spock became so connected and this movie [reveals that] Did all of your pointy ears just perk upSo since the very important beginning of the SpockKirk friendship is featured in the movie how does JJ feel about relative newcomer Zachary Quintos performance Apparently Quinto hit it out of the park Abrams revealed that Zachary is extraordinary and that he brought gravity and an enormous sense of humor [to the role] Thats a tricky task for a tricky and complicated character Are you excited to see more about the new Star Trek movie Do you think Quinto can fill Nimoys Spock shoes Erin FoxRelated149 A Conversation with Two Spocks149 Use Our
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