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November 22nd, 2008 at 4:41 am

First Look: Star Trek 2009 Movie Posters Uhura, Nero Character Posters

Zoe Saldana as Uhura in J.J. Abrams Star Trek 2009

Here are two new official character posters, Uhura and Nero, for J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek . See both posters and video of the Star Trek Exclusive spot from MySpace here. Zoe Saldana portrays Uhura, the role Nichelle Nichols made famous in the original Star Trek TV series. Eric Bana portrays the Klingon villain Nero. The movie will be released in theaters in May 8, 2009. The movie’s official Web site — StarTrekMovie.com — has wallpaper versions of these posters.

Eric Bana aa Nweo in J.J. Abrams Star Trek (2009)

In an interview at a recent press screening of four scenes from the movie, director J.J. Abrams discussed his intentions in this highly anticipated prequel.

“I didn’t jump at directing this movie like a true Trekkie — I was obsessed with Twilight Zone,” Abrams told the crowd of fanboys, media types and studio employees. “But then I got the script from Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman, which was adventure and funny and romantic and sexy and epic yet intimate — everything you’d want.”

Setting up the first clip, which featured Kirk as an Iowa malcontent, Abrams explained: “Part of the goal here was to legitimize this idea of space travel. Star Wars, which I love, takes place ‘a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.’ But Star Trek is us. We needed it to feel earthbound as well.”

Source: J.J. Abrams and His Stars Talk Trek at Clip Show

For more on the press screening (spoiler alert) see: New Star Trek Will Be Younger, Faster, Louder

Star Trek Exclusive spot

Via Dave and Thomas Daily Timekillers – Star Trek HD Trailer and Exclusive Clip Out (Visit to see several high quality images from the trailer)

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