EXCL: Star Trek pic!

After what seems like eons of silence and secrecy, the doors to the mysterious universe of JJ Abrams' STAR TREK are about to open. And we're proud to be one of the people to help pull back the curtain!

Today we've got an exclusive new still from the film and what I like best about it is that it's not a shot at a character you already know and love. It's the first look at the villainous Nero in action!

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Played by Eric Bana, Nero is... well, we don't really know do we? He's the villain and he has tattoos all over his face, but beyond that, who is Nero? Normally I'd just speculate and come up with my own ideas but seeing as how we're pulling back the curtain so to speak, I decided to get someone on the horn who could actually provide us with some answers. It's STAR TREK producer and "Lost" overlord Damon Lindelof!

While Damon is practiced in the art of being cagey from his years on "Lost," he was willing to open up a bit about the movie and, specifically, Nero. Let's see what he can tell us.

Is Nero a Romulan? "We can clearly see that Nero has pointed ears and that basically makes him either a Vulcan or a Romulan. And I would be highly dubious that he's a Vulcan. He just does not look very logical in this picture. So draw your own conclusion."

What is the setting for this photo? "This is the bridge of his vessel, which I will not name here."

What's with all the wires, tubing and duct work? "This is sort of the design of the ship. I would say that this is a very specific kind of ship - what it was constructed to do. And as a result of the kind of ship that it is, they are not very interested in the kind of Martha Stewart applications of making it pretty. You see a lot of exposed wires and ducting but it's not like they're having people over for tea. It's a functioning, working ship as opposed to a Starfleet vessel, which has to be shinier because they're ambassadors to the galaxy."

Tell us more about Nero's tattoos. Nero's tattoos are unique to him and everybody on his crew has similar tattoos in that they're covering their face but no two are the same.

Is that a weapon Nero holds in his left hand? "The word in Romulan roughly translates to 'spork.' Yes, it is a weapon."

Nero's crew had previously been described as "pirates." Accurate? I think that perhaps they look like pirates in a way that they are tattooed and don't wear uniforms but in my own brain, I look at pirates as people who kinda hang around and they rob other ships and they're more interested in booty, plunder and pillaging and those sorts of things. Especially since the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN movies, they're sort of a fun-loving drinking lot. None of those things would describe this particular group of non-Vulcans. These guys have a very specific mission. They're not interested in material wealth. They're interested in something else entirely.

This does not appear to be typically Romulan. Is it fair to say they're a rogue outfit? Yes, I think "rogue" would be a good way of describing them.

Is this ship of Nero's actual construction or CGI rendered? I can tell you that a very significant piece of this shot is 100% set. But in terms of lighting effects - those green beams behind him - I would not be willing to say 100% that ILM didn't add some light rays in there. Although that could just be set lighting. I suspect that this is an actual set shot and not ILM.

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There's much more from Damon on STAR TREK a "Lost" movie and his plans for TREK sequels but that will have to wait until we run the full interview on the site. Thanks to Damon for taking time out of his "Lost" day (and no I didn't hear any plot details being whispered about in the background) to chat TREK with us. STAR TREK hits theaters on May 8th.

For now check out the other exclusive stills that're popping up at around the web!

Source: Paramount

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TommyHawk
4:22AM on 10/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

UnKempFilmFan

That's because Nero IS from the TNG era (a partial clue to the possible plot) ;)

That's because Nero IS from the TNG era (a partial clue to the possible plot) ;)

 

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TommyHawk
4:21AM on 10/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Outofsight, Re: Vulcan

outofsight - in the original series, the Romulans looked exactly like Vulcans, so other than the tattoos they would be just about right.

outofsight - in the original series, the Romulans looked exactly like Vulcans, so other than the tattoos they would be just about right.

 

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stickmangrit
10:54AM on 10/17/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

i know it's been mentioned before

but i still can't get over it. Urban IS Bones Fuckmothering McCoy in these pics. the look, the mannerisms, it's all there. Karl Urbones apparently wortked out somehow. fucking stupefying.

but i still can't get over it. Urban IS Bones Fuckmothering McCoy in these pics. the look, the mannerisms, it's all there. Karl Urbones apparently wortked out somehow. fucking stupefying.

 

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Paulie
4:16AM on 10/17/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Tribal tatoos

*sigh* That's so King Arthur...

*sigh* That's so King Arthur...

 

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JackassFan
1:35PM on 10/16/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I was slightly worried about how well they'd handle this, since it has the potential of either being one of the biggest films of next year, or one of the biggest flops. But everything they give us looks amazing, and I have every faith in the guys after the sucess of Lost. May 2009 is gonna be huge.

I was slightly worried about how well they'd handle this, since it has the potential of either being one of the biggest films of next year, or one of the biggest flops. But everything they give us looks amazing, and I have every faith in the guys after the sucess of Lost. May 2009 is gonna be huge.

 

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goodjo
12:04PM on 10/16/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

KICK ASS

They captured the classic uniforms in a big screen modern look. FUCKING AWESOME.

They captured the classic uniforms in a big screen modern look. FUCKING AWESOME.

 

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ActionFan81
11:35AM on 10/16/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

....engage!

looks kinda like Star Trek meets the O.C. Anyway, it looks good and wonder if we'll have more of the "SHIELDS ARE DOWN 20% CAPTAIN!!" (*SPARKS START SHOOTING FROM CONSOLES*) coz it kinda gets tired.

looks kinda like Star Trek meets the O.C. Anyway, it looks good and wonder if we'll have more of the "SHIELDS ARE DOWN 20% CAPTAIN!!" (*SPARKS START SHOOTING FROM CONSOLES*) coz it kinda gets tired.

 

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theotherness
6:10AM on 10/16/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I've never been a Star Trek fan, but with Abrams behind this, I'm sure it'll be good. But seeing Zachary Quinto as [link] I'm just still seeing Sylar (except needing to use his bare hands to kill/injure for a change.) But, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that he can act really well, and will do nicely. So, I'm not pumped, but I'm definitely curious.

I've never been a Star Trek fan, but with Abrams behind this, I'm sure it'll be good.

But seeing Zachary Quinto as [link] I'm just still seeing Sylar (except needing to use his bare hands to kill/injure for a change.) But, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that he can act really well, and will do nicely.

So, I'm not pumped, but I'm definitely curious.

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miguel_montes
4:25AM on 10/16/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I read somewhere that the Star Trek trailer would be be coming attached with Quantum of Solace. The pics are nice. I just don't like the 60's feel of the uniforms...

I read somewhere that the Star Trek trailer would be be coming attached with Quantum of Solace.

The pics are nice. I just don't like the 60's feel of the uniforms...

 

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obnoxious
2:15AM on 10/16/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I don't give a fuck about star trek

BUT THE MAN WANTS TO MAKE A LOST MOVIE?!?!? I JUST FUCKING PEE ON MY PANTS

BUT THE MAN WANTS TO MAKE A LOST MOVIE?!?!? I JUST FUCKING PEE ON MY PANTS

 

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JohnLocke2342
2:12AM on 10/16/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

incredible

I'm an occasional Star Trek watcher.. I enjoyed TNG, and their movies, but I don't get too deep into it's history and original series, but this looks RIDICULOUS. Karl Urban looks exactly like bones... and Quinto looks decent as spock, even tho I can't stand the guy on that shitty show Heroes. JJ Abrams is the truth.

I'm an occasional Star Trek watcher.. I enjoyed TNG, and their movies, but I don't get too deep into it's history and original series, but this looks RIDICULOUS. Karl Urban looks exactly like bones... and Quinto looks decent as spock, even tho I can't stand the guy on that shitty show Heroes.

JJ Abrams is the truth.

 

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Lucky Denver
1:11AM on 10/16/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Having never watched an episode of Star Trek in my life, I can't deny this movie has be excited. Maybe it's my love of Zachary Quinto. Or the fact that what I've seen just looks good so far.

Having never watched an episode of Star Trek in my life, I can't deny this movie has be excited. Maybe it's my love of Zachary Quinto. Or the fact that what I've seen just looks good so far.

 

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gameslave
12:47AM on 10/16/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I HAVE A BONER

i usually hate it when people say that cause its getting old, but i seriously just got a boner from this, on top of watching my phillies win and going nuts outside with massive crowds, i come in and get these sweet ass pics for a movie im totally psyched for!

i usually hate it when people say that cause its getting old, but i seriously just got a boner from this, on top of watching my phillies win and going nuts outside with massive crowds, i come in and get these sweet ass pics for a movie im totally psyched for!

 

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EvilHenchman
11:43PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Kinda hard to top them teaser posters...

Kinda hard to top them teaser posters...

 

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Craig M.D.
11:09PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Looks sweet!

I still have reservations about how they'll handle Trek, but this looks really cool.

I still have reservations about how they'll handle Trek, but this looks really cool.

 

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no2narc
10:38PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

mmmmmmm....Star Trek news..... I'll be in my bunk...

mmmmmmm....Star Trek news.....

I'll be in my bunk...

 

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emjoi
9:31PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Hmmm... Star Trek 90210 comes to mind. Still, nice to get back to the old school Trek of Romulans and Vulcans. Throw in a hot green skinned chick, and I'm there.

Hmmm... Star Trek 90210 comes to mind.
Still, nice to get back to the old school Trek of Romulans and Vulcans.

Throw in a hot green skinned chick, and I'm there.

 

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ElderPredator
9:01PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic photos and I'm getting so excited for the trailer this November. I've always been a Trekkie and all the characters look wicked.

Absolutely fantastic photos and I'm getting so excited for the trailer this November. I've always been a Trekkie and all the characters look wicked.

 

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Caats19
8:59PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

cool

i'm excited for the trailer. i wouldn't be interested in this if it wasn't the classic crew.

i'm excited for the trailer. i wouldn't be interested in this if it wasn't the classic crew.

 

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solo the hut
8:52PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

still on the fence for this .. not a big fan, hope they make it more accessible to general public like myself , and not just to trekkies. else, it'll seem like ANOTHER star trek sequel. capt kirk looks a bit like Paul Walker in those pix. but i like the casting of the 'Sylar' dude as spock. and i like karl urban , bana, and simon pegg too. hope they come out with a...

still on the fence for this ..
not a big fan,
hope they make it more accessible to general public like myself , and not just to trekkies.
else, it'll seem like ANOTHER star trek sequel.

capt kirk looks a bit like Paul Walker in those pix.

but i like the casting of the 'Sylar' dude as spock.
and i like karl urban , bana, and simon pegg too.

hope they come out with a great trailer.

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anomaly7
8:22PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Man, I wish they didn't have to push this back from their original december release. Looks pretty good from the pictures, although I don't get a Kirk vibe from that one guy. Hopefully that'll change when we see some footage.

Man, I wish they didn't have to push this back from their original december release. Looks pretty good from the pictures, although I don't get a Kirk vibe from that one guy. Hopefully that'll change when we see some footage.

 

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deja vu
7:26PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

i still dont know about this. this thing better have a killer story.

i still dont know about this. this thing better have a killer story.

i still dont know about this.
this thing better have a killer story.

 

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outofsight
7:21PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

vulcan/romulan

It's not in my top 5 for future films but still - it's gonna be great to see the 'old' gang again. Seems to me though that Nero's features are more in the line of vulcan. notice the eyebrows - just like a vulcan... And the same goes with the ears - again more like a vulcan. I think that JJA and rew are trying to divert so as to not give too much away!!! But hey - that's just one mans...

It's not in my top 5 for future films but still - it's gonna be great to see the 'old' gang again.

Seems to me though that Nero's features are more in the line of vulcan. notice the eyebrows - just like a vulcan... And the same goes with the ears - again more like a vulcan. I think that JJA and rew are trying to divert so as to not give too much away!!!

But hey - that's just one mans oppinion.

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Mut
7:07PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I'm still very apprehensive towards this film. While it could be an interesting new take on the "Star Trek" universe, it could also be a giant middle-finger to the fanbase that completely rewrites everything they know and love. Just look at that last picture of (I assume) the Enterprise bridge. What's with the neon blue displays everywhere? It looks more like a Las Vegas casino than a...

I'm still very apprehensive towards this film. While it could be an interesting new take on the "Star Trek" universe, it could also be a giant middle-finger to the fanbase that completely rewrites everything they know and love. Just look at that last picture of (I assume) the Enterprise bridge. What's with the neon blue displays everywhere? It looks more like a Las Vegas casino than a Federation vessel. At the same time, though, I'm trying to stay optimistic, because I've always been a big fan of the "Star Trek" universe, and it's certainly in need of a revival.

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NuclearMisfit
6:45PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Pretty awesome

yep I gots me a Trekkie boner. Im really looking forward to this, I wish they would remake the TOS for tv.

yep I gots me a Trekkie boner.

Im really looking forward to this, I wish they would remake the TOS for tv.

 

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BigShime
6:44PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I totally agree with Smiert Spionam. I can't wait for this movie.

I totally agree with Smiert Spionam. I can't wait for this movie.

 

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n2oop5u
6:42PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

ew

it looks like a bad "when they were younger" type thing. Like young scooby doo or muppet babies.

it looks like a bad "when they were younger" type thing. Like young scooby doo or muppet babies.

 

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UnkemptFilmFan
6:11PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Let me just start out by saying I'm really looking forward to this movie. I've been a Trekkie basically my whole life. I am, however, getting more of a TNG vibe from the pic of Nero. Not very TOS...

Let me just start out by saying I'm really looking forward to this movie. I've been a Trekkie basically my whole life.

I am, however, getting more of a TNG vibe from the pic of Nero. Not very TOS...

 

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APzombie
6:02PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Very cool!

Gotta say, out of all the exclusive pictures JoBlo snatched the most jaw dropping. The team looks better than i could have imagined in the group photo but Bana's Nero looks incredibly cool!

Gotta say, out of all the exclusive pictures JoBlo snatched the most jaw dropping. The team looks better than i could have imagined in the group photo but Bana's Nero looks incredibly cool!

 

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Smiert Spionam
6:02PM on 10/15/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

FUCK YEAH!

Lookin' good, folks. Lookin' damn good. By far my most anticipated film of next summer...even more so than Wolverine. Don't fuck this up, J.J.

Lookin' good, folks. Lookin' damn good. By far my most anticipated film of next summer...even more so than Wolverine.

Don't fuck this up, J.J.

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