Abrams' Salt and Gorn

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by: Paul Tassi Nov. 20, 2009

A little while ago, I showed you what J.J. Abrams' Klingons would have looked like had they not been cut from the final version of STAR TREK, and the result was that actually, they were pretty damn cool. Well, according to this special feature from the DVD (via TrekMovie), there were other classic Trek creatures cut during the Klingon prison scene as well.

Below you’ll find Abrams’ renditions of the Salt Vampire and Gorn, which unfortunately we never got to see on screen. Gorn of course, is legendary for his famous fist fight with Kirk which made for one of the most ridiculously awesome moments of the original series.

Check them out below and head over to TrekMovie for the full feature.

Source: TrekMovie

Extra Tidbit: I think I'd actually prefer Borg or Klingons over Khan in the next movie.

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scifiguy
6:58PM on 11/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Trek with Klingons...
is like Star Wars without Vader - remember the mountains of suck that were the tweequels? Maybe both, Khan could be thawed by the Klingons, and he takes over. The Fed.s help out, and this brings us one step closer to the eventual treaty. Of course, this will take place over a couple of movies, after setting up the ruthlessness of the Klingons, and the cunning of Khan.
Having said th...
is like Star Wars without Vader - remember the mountains of suck that were the tweequels? Maybe both, Khan could be thawed by the Klingons, and he takes over. The Fed.s help out, and this brings us one step closer to the eventual treaty. Of course, this will take place over a couple of movies, after setting up the ruthlessness of the Klingons, and the cunning of Khan.
Having said that, what I'd really like to see is more minor characters unexpectedly becoming major players; Harry Mudd, the Organians, the Romulan commander from Balance of Terror, hell - even Spock's brother Sybok. JJ has a HUGE playground to work with, I only hope he stays off the old swingset (timetravel) now that he used it in the first movie. Quick final thought - how about Scotty is somehow partially responsible for creating the Borg, and the guilt leads to his drinking problem?
 
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dddddarren
7:39AM on 11/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
TRIBBLES
The next movies 'big bad' MUST be the Tribbles. Please someone MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!
The next movies 'big bad' MUST be the Tribbles. Please someone MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!
 
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Red4
10:57PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm glad that particular version of Gorn didn't make the cut, because I'd prefer an animatronic prosthetic that could actually emote, while retaining the massive lizard eyes.
I'm glad that particular version of Gorn didn't make the cut, because I'd prefer an animatronic prosthetic that could actually emote, while retaining the massive lizard eyes.
 
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anomaly7
7:16PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's a big universe...
Couldn't they create some new kind of alien to face? I'm sure JJ knows what he's doing, but it always seems to be Borg, Klingons, Romulans, etc. Go with something new, and have minor parts for those guys.
Couldn't they create some new kind of alien to face? I'm sure JJ knows what he's doing, but it always seems to be Borg, Klingons, Romulans, etc. Go with something new, and have minor parts for those guys.
 
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Dr_Fruitness
7:03PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yes, I would love to see the Klingons and Khan but I really think we need to see something we've never scene before and I'd prefer to see it before JJ or any of the actors decide to move on. The Borg are the one major Star Trek villains that the original crew never got the chance to face and with the newly altered timeline, they very well can do that. Just imagine the possibilites of throwing...
Yes, I would love to see the Klingons and Khan but I really think we need to see something we've never scene before and I'd prefer to see it before JJ or any of the actors decide to move on. The Borg are the one major Star Trek villains that the original crew never got the chance to face and with the newly altered timeline, they very well can do that. Just imagine the possibilites of throwing Spock into the mix with the Borg. What might his logical mind think of how the Borg operate and further more, how compatable would he be to become a Borg himself.
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Comeaution22
2:59PM on 11/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The Borg take away all personality, individuality. Spock would be the same as every drone. Kinda boring if you ask me.
The Borg take away all personality, individuality. Spock would be the same as every drone. Kinda boring if you ask me.
 
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Acerbus III
5:57PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
KLINGONS
C'MON you are going to do TWO new movies with no Klingons?? They are a great villain. We need Klingons in ST2.
C'MON you are going to do TWO new movies with no Klingons?? They are a great villain. We need Klingons in ST2.
 
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ANTI
5:11PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Freakin' salt vampires gave me nightmares as a kid....They could always do a mirror universe Star Trek movie..Spock with a Beard = Badass.
Freakin' salt vampires gave me nightmares as a kid....They could always do a mirror universe Star Trek movie..Spock with a Beard = Badass.
 
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kdraines
4:59PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Voice of dissent yet again.
First off, we never really got to see what the Klingons look like, so how cool can they be? We only got to see what their cheesy made-for-tv torture hoods look like.

Secondly, am I the only one who noticed that the Klingon torturer sounded ridiculously like Paul Frees? Are we in a Klingon interrogation chamber or the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland?

I'm down with Kha...
First off, we never really got to see what the Klingons look like, so how cool can they be? We only got to see what their cheesy made-for-tv torture hoods look like.

Secondly, am I the only one who noticed that the Klingon torturer sounded ridiculously like Paul Frees? Are we in a Klingon interrogation chamber or the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland?

I'm down with Khan. But rather than doing a "Wrath of Khan" remake, I'd like to see a re-imagining of Space Seed.
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kdraines
5:13PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I got a thumbs down for this comment? Seriously?
I got a thumbs down for this comment? Seriously?
 
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Dr.Frankenstein
4:58PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I agree with a few who basically are saying forget Khan! Bring the Klingons and/or some of the Original Series aliens in up to date (of course) versions. Yea, too many to name here.
I agree with a few who basically are saying forget Khan! Bring the Klingons and/or some of the Original Series aliens in up to date (of course) versions. Yea, too many to name here.
 
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Acerbus III
4:51PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
KLINGONS
C'MON you are going to do TWO new movies with no Klingons?? They are a great villain. We need Klingons in ST2.
C'MON you are going to do TWO new movies with no Klingons?? They are a great villain. We need Klingons in ST2.
 
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at528
3:44PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
HOLY CRAP!
Forget Khan, I want to see more of The Gorn. Especially if they're going to look like that! The Gorn has been completely untouched, aside from one TOS episode and an alternate universe Enterprise episode, so JJ would have free range to recreate them as, well, basically anything.

I'd also, rather than Khan, see them have some Vulcan terrorists in the next film. Where a sect of Vu...
Forget Khan, I want to see more of The Gorn. Especially if they're going to look like that! The Gorn has been completely untouched, aside from one TOS episode and an alternate universe Enterprise episode, so JJ would have free range to recreate them as, well, basically anything.

I'd also, rather than Khan, see them have some Vulcan terrorists in the next film. Where a sect of Vulcans blames the Romulans for their planet's destruction and commit terrorist acts on the Romulan Empire. That could be fairly timely while playing off some of the changes to the universe in XI.
 
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nickdoll
3:41PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Khan...?
Just needed to shake things up a bit (couldn't type Kahn!!! again). I would like to see Kahn again, personally. Of course, since we have yet to meet him in the new universe, the plot would have to be closer to the Space Seed episode... or, even better, a completely new way to introduce the man, the legend, the bare chested wonder.
Just needed to shake things up a bit (couldn't type Kahn!!! again). I would like to see Kahn again, personally. Of course, since we have yet to meet him in the new universe, the plot would have to be closer to the Space Seed episode... or, even better, a completely new way to introduce the man, the legend, the bare chested wonder.
 
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Approverman
2:31PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Khan!!!!
I would also prefer Khan. This could be a good story. We have had enough Borg.. Unless it's a 7of9 type Borg ;-)
I would also prefer Khan. This could be a good story. We have had enough Borg.. Unless it's a 7of9 type Borg ;-)
 
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Short Round
2:26PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm not opposed to Khan appearing in the next Trek as long as he's not the villain and introduced solely to set him up as the antagonist for a later flick.
I'm not opposed to Khan appearing in the next Trek as long as he's not the villain and introduced solely to set him up as the antagonist for a later flick.
 
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markuskorpela
2:16PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Extra Tidbit: Or Cardassians maybe.

btw, nice looking updates for those classic creatures. Gorn looks much better than cgi version from Enterprise.
Extra Tidbit: Or Cardassians maybe.

btw, nice looking updates for those classic creatures. Gorn looks much better than cgi version from Enterprise.
 
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marloweman
2:15PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
KHHHHAAAANNNNN!!!
Really? Isn't Khan one of the most popular villains in cinema history? And the Borg are really Next Generation villains, but abrams could make them fit. But Khan is the man.
Really? Isn't Khan one of the most popular villains in cinema history? And the Borg are really Next Generation villains, but abrams could make them fit. But Khan is the man.
 
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zohan
2:07PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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i would too....i would too. borg/kling have more lore behind them...ppl are more familiar with them as well
i would too....i would too. borg/kling have more lore behind them...ppl are more familiar with them as well