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io9.com - 4/29/2009

J.J. Abrams Admits Star Trek Lens Flares Are "Ridiculous" - Star Trek

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If you've seen a single second of Abrams' Star Trek you know the film is stuffed with audience blinding lens flashes. J.J. Abrams admitted he got a bit carried away, but explained why they're there. At the Star Trek press conference this weekend, J.J. Abrams addressed the press and when ...

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rottentomatoes.com - 5/3/2009

Star Trek Movie Reviews, Pictures

— rottentomatoes.com — Synopsis: The greatest adventure of all time begins with Star Trek, the incredible story of a young crew's maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise. On a journey... The greatest adventure of all time begins ... (more) Star Trek Movie Reviews, Pictures

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comingsoon.net - 5/5/2009

Star Trek Crew on a Possible Sequel

— comingsoon.net — In Hollywood – and in "Star Trek" fandom – it's never too early to talk "sequel." And with anticipation for the new Star Trek film already at Warp Factor 10, it's no surprise that hailing frequencies are already open for a second big screen ... (more) Star Trek Crew on a Possible Sequel

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slashfilm.com - 4/24/2009

15 New Star Trek Photos

— slashfilm.com — Paramount Pictures has released 20 new photos from JJ Abrams’ Star Trek . Click on the photos to enlarge. Five of the photos come from the dossiers section of the Star Trek website.  ... (more) 15 New Star Trek Photos

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Hey J.J. Abrams, What's With the Lens Flares in Star Trek?
FirstShowing.net — ... that at least on the Bridge of the USS Enterprise, he used those flares to give a "very realistic feel to an otherwise static scene." But as for Abrams and why he wanted to use so many - well, we'll let the filmmaker tell you himself, or at least via a press conference last week. ...

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scanners — My turn: In this episode, Keyboard Cat becomes a 23rd century film critic and must dodge deadly Romulan lens flares and Vulcan interrogation techniques on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise! Gratuitously excessive audio-visual excitement overkill galore! UPDATE: Cameron sends this: "J.J. Abrams Admits Star Trek Lens Flares Are "Ridiculous": I know there are certain shots where even I watch and think, "Oh that's ridiculous, that was too many." But I love the ...

Fan video makes 60s “Star Trek” look like new “Star Trek”
Scene-Stealers — ... * io9 interviewing Abrams: “I know what you’re saying with the lens flares. It was one of those things… I wanted a visual system that felt unique. I know there are certain shots where even I watch and think, “Oh that’s ridiculous, that was too many.” But I love the idea that the future was so bright it couldn’t be contained in the frame.” ...