Zachary Quinto

Blu-Ray Review: Season Three of ‘Heroes’ Designed to Please Fans

BrianTT — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:19:53 -0600

CHICAGO – I’m one of many fans burned by the fizzling out of “Heroes,” a show that started incredibly strong and went from “must-see” to “meh” in just a few seasons. Despite the show’s overall dip in quality, the Blu-Ray releases have been heralded as leaders in the format, filled with special features designed to please hardcore fans. But special features are only one part of a Blu-Ray set and “Heroes: Season Three” falls short in all others.

Blu-Ray Rating: 3.0/5.0

The Universal-produced set includes all 25 episodes from the season three volumes of “Heroes,” “Villains” and “Fugitives”. After the disappointing second season of “Heroes,” fans were excited to see how the once-clever show could return to form with a reportedly reinvigorated writing crew who publicly acknowledged the failures of season two. To this viewer, season three is just more of the same with cluttered storytelling, characters that we stopped caring about years ago, and ridiculous twists.

Having said that, I can still step back and tell the hardcore “Heroes” fans out there that the special features on the third season Blu-Ray are undeniably great. It’s nice to see a studio design a Blu-Ray release to honestly please a show’s devoted fans. Universal could have simply included the episodes and nothing more and most “Heroes” nuts would have bought the third season set. They went above and beyond.

Heroes: Season Three was released on Blu-Ray and DVD on September 1st, 2009.
Photo credit: Universal Home Video

How so? The third season set includes hours of special features, many of them presented using Universal’s spectacular U-Control, a functionality that allows viewers to see behind-the-scenes details while the show plays. U-Control is used in two ways on “Heroes,” allowing for people to view cast & crew commentaries on an episode or to see bios of the characters as they appear on-screen in a function called “Hero Connections”. Both the commentaries and bios are the kind of special features that enhance an episode of a show like “Heroes” instead of just serving as filler.

But they’re just the beginning. All five discs include deleted scenes and “Hero Connections - Network” with other special features, disc by disc:

Disc One: “The Super Powers of “Heroes””
Disc Two: “Completing the Scene,” “Alternate Stories,” and “Pinehearst Commercial”
Disc Three: “The Prop Box” and “Tim Sale Gallery of Screen Art”
Disc Four: “Genetics of a Scene”
Disc Five: “The Writers’ Forum” and “Building Coyote Sands”

As for the episodes themselves, they certainly sound great but the HD transfer is undeniably disappointing when compared to other TV on Blu-Ray or the show’s original HD broadcast on NBC. Daylight scenes look great but the more darkly-lit scenes have come out murky, grainy, and with a noticeable loss of detail. Some of the grain is clearly intentional, but I’ve seen a majority of the episodes when they originally aired and the show looked more well-defined in its original HD broadcast.

A lot of viewers may have jumped ship (the average ratings for season three - 7.6 million viewers - were nearly half that of season one - 13.86 million viewers) but there are clearly still loyal, devoted “Heroes” fans. Enough that NBC saw fit to renew the show and bring it back for season four starting Monday, September 21st, 2009. Maybe there’s still enough fire burning in the world of “Heroes” that the show could be the water-cooler hit it was in season one once again and the care put into releases like this one is helping to keep the flame from going out.

‘Heroes: Season Three’ is released by Universal Home Video and stars Zachary Quinto, Hayden Panettiere, Masi Oka, Ali Larter, Jack Coleman, Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar, Sendhil Ramamurthy, and Milo Ventimgilia. It was created by Tim Kring. The third season was released on September 1st, 2009. It is not rated and runs 1,072 minutes.

By BRIAN TALLERICO
Content Director
HollywoodChicago.com
brian@hollywoodchicago.com

HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 16 ‘Star Trek: D-A-C’ Xbox Games

HollywoodChicago.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:59:42 -0600

CHICAGO – We’re riding the critically acclaimed wave of the just-released “Star Trek” film from J.J. Abrams starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Eric Bana, Anton Yelchin, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Leonard Nimoy, Bruce Greenwood, Ben Cross and Winona Ryder with an extremely exciting edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film!

We’re giving away 15 “Star Trek: D-A-C” Xbox 360 games plus one family four-pack grand prize to see the new film at any Kerasotes theatre as well as the Xbox game, too!

To win your very own copy of “Star Trek: D-A-C” for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live as well as for your chance at the grand prize all courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, all you need to do is convince us you’re the biggest Trekkie in the land using this Web-based submission form.

That’s it! Directions to enter this HollywoodChicago.com Hookup and immediately win can be found beneath the graphic below.

The poster for the “Star Trek: D-A-C” video game for Xbox and Xbox Live.
Image credit: Paramount Digital Entertainment

The new “Star Trek” film opened wide on May 7, 2009 and currently has raked in more than $100 million in box-office receipts. Here is the video game synopsis for “Star Trek: D-A-C”:

Star Trek: D-A-C is a fast-paced, top-down space shooter inspired by the new motion picture. This pick-up-and-play game allows you and your friends to choose starships (from a list that includes the all-new U.S.S. Enterprise) and battle it out online!

Enlist in Starfleet or join the Romulan empire as you battle with up to 11 friends in game play modes including solo play, online versus and online cooperative.

Command the powerful flagship, the nimble fighter or the devastating bomber each with their own unique capabilities. Choose your side, fire your weapons and boldly go where no man has gone before!

To secure your free “Star Trek: D-A-C” Xbox game and for your chance at our “Star Trek” grand-prize pack, you must be logged into your HollywoodChicago.com Web site account. If you don’t yet have one, you can quickly register here. Having a free Web site account with a valid e-mail address is required to win this HollywoodChicago.com Hookup.

Next, simply convince us why you’re the biggest Trekkie in the land! You must submit your answer using this confidential, Web-based submission form. Please do not comment in this Hookup. Your entry will be invalid if you only comment here and don’t submit into our Web-based form. Please only submit your answer using this submission form.

You must include your first and last name and e-mail address in your submission. Your personal information, which will be kept strictly confidential and is only for awarding winning entries, will not be sold or shared elsewhere.

Convince us why you’re the biggest Trekkie in the land now!

Like all Hookups here, this HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film is simple: The first 15 people who submit valid entries win our “Star Trek: D-A-C” Xbox games and one person has a chance at winning our grand prize of four movie passes for the new film as well as the Xbox game as well!

The one grand prize winner will be judged by us based on your energy and submission quality. All Xbox winners for this title will be e-mailed a unique code to download and receive the game to it can be stored on your Xbox permanently. Good luck!

Read our review of the new “Star Trek” film from J.J. Abrams.
Read our ranking of the various “Star Trek” films.
Read our “Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy” Blu-ray review.

By ADAM FENDELMAN
Editor-in-Chief
HollywoodChicago.com
adam@hollywoodchicago.com

Pure Summer Entertainment Lives on in J.J. Abrams’ ‘Star Trek’

BrianTT — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:56:58 -0600

CHICAGO – It will be a stunning surprise if the summer of 2009 produces another slice of movie entertainment as satisfying and well-made as J.J. Abrams rollicking “Star Trek” reboot, a film that not only delivers on high expectations but shatters them by clicking on every single level.

Rating: 5.0/5.0

“Star Trek” features a character travelling through time (not a major spoiler…don’t write hate mail) and that’s exactly what writers Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and director J.J. Abrams have done with their film, returning to the start but also injecting their own life into a dead franchise.

Read Brian Tallerico’s full review of “Star Trek” in our reviews section.

The film opens with an attack on a Federation ship that happens to have among its crew members the man who would be the father of the king of the Trekker world - Kirk. His son James Tiberius is born on an escape pod as his dad crashes into a gigantic Romulan vessel. Years later, a rebellious young Kirk (Chris Pine) is recruited for Starfleet Academy by Captain Pike (Bruce Greenwood), a man who knew his father and sees the same leadership skills in the new cadet.

In the blink of an eye, Kirk is aboard the Enterprise and dealing with a universal crisis that could mean the end of Earth. I wouldn’t dare ruin the surprises of this clever script, but Kirk is, naturally, joined by Spock (Zachary Quinto), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Sulu (John Cho), Chekhov (Anton Yelchin), Bones (Karl Urban) and Scotty (Simon Pegg).

‘Star Trek’ stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Bruce Greenwood, Winona Ryder, and Tyler Perry. It was written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and directed by J.J. Abrams. It opens on May 8th, 2009. It is rated PG-13.

Continuing reading for Brian Tallerico’s full “Star Trek” review.

Chekov (Anton Yelchin), James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), Scotty (Simon Pegg), Bones (Karl Urban), Sulu (John Cho), and Uhura (Zoë Saldana) in "Star Trek."
Photo credit: Paramount

Video: Clip From ‘Star Trek’ With Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine

BrianTT — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:14:02 -0600

CHICAGO – Before you go see “Star Trek” this weekend, check out this great clip courtesy of Paramount. The film features Chris Pine (Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Simon Pegg (Scotty), Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Greenwood, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Bana and Winona Ryder and opens in theaters on Thursday, May 7, 2009.

By BRIAN TALLERICO
Content Director
HollywoodChicago.com
brian@hollywoodchicago.com

Slideshow: 22-Image Gallery From ‘Star Trek’ With Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto

BrianTT — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:28:22 -0600

CHICAGO – This 22-image slideshow contains the official press images for “Star Trek” starring John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, with Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy. The film, written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and directed by J.J. Abrams, opens on May 8th, 2009.

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 filled with action, comedy and cosmic peril, the new recruits must find a way to stop an evil being whose mission of vengeance threatens all of mankind.

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock (Zachary Quinto), was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before!”

You can click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through this slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos credited to Industrial Light and Magic and Paramount. All Rights Reserved.

Star_Trek_01: James T. Kirk (Chris Pine, left) and Spock (Zachary Quinto, right) quickly form an adversarial relationship.
Star_Trek_02: The drill from the Narada in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_03: Chekov (Anton Yelchin), James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), Scotty (Simon Pegg), Bones (Karl Urban), Sulu (John Cho), and Uhura (Zoë Saldana) in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_04: Director J.J. Abrams (left) discusses a scene with Zoë Saldana (right, as Uhura) on the set of “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_05: Director J.J. Abrams (center) discusses a scene with actors John Cho (left, as Sulu), Anton Yelchin (center left, as Chekov), Zachary Quinto (center right, as Spock), and Chris Pine (far right, as James T. Kirk) behind-the-scenes of “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_06: Director J.J. Abrams (right) discusses a scene with actor Chris Pine (far left, as James T. Kirk) behind-the-scenes of “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_07: Bruce Greenwood stars as Pike in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_08: Zoë Saldana (center) stars as Uhura in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_09: Uhura (Zoë Saldana, left) gets hit on by James T. Kirk (Chris Pine, right) at a bar in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_10: Spock (Zachary Quinto, left) and James T. Kirk (Chris Pine, right) in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_11: Spock (Zachary Quinto, left) and James T. Kirk (Chris Pine, right) in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_12: Scotty (Simon Pegg) in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_13: Spock (Zachary Quinto) in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_14: Eric Bana stars as Nero in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_15: James T. Kirk (Chris Pine, left) and Sulu (John Cho, right) in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_16: James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_17: The rebellious James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) decides to enroll in Starfleet Academy in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_18: Chris Pine stars as the headstrong and rebellious James T. Kirk in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_19: Chief Engineer Olson (Greg Ellis, left) James T. Kirk (Chris Pine, center) and Sulu (John Cho, right) embark on their first mission in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_20: Anton Yelchin stars as the 17-year-old Chekov in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_21: Anton Yelchin stars as the 17-year-old Chekov in “Star Trek.”
Star_Trek_22: John Cho stars as Sulu in “Star Trek.”

By BRIAN TALLERICO
Content Director
HollywoodChicago.com
brian@hollywoodchicago.com

Slideshow: 37-Image Gallery From London Premiere of ‘Star Trek’

BrianTT — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:00:29 -0600

CHICAGO – This 37-image slideshow contains red carpet and press conference photos from the London premiere of “Star Trek,” featuring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Eric Bana, John Cho, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, and director JJ Abrams. The film opens on May 8th, 2009.

You can click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through this slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos credited to Paramount Pictures/Jorge Herrera. All Rights Reserved.

ST_London_01: Zoe Saldana
ST_London_02: Zoe Saldana
ST_London_03: Zoe Saldana
ST_London_04: Zachary Quinto
ST_London_05: Zoe Saldana
ST_London_06: Simon Pegg
ST_London_07: Simon Pegg
ST_London_08: Eric Bana
ST_London_09: Karl Urban
ST_London_10: John Cho
ST_London_11: John Cho
ST_London_12: Zoe Saldana
ST_London_13: Camilla Dallerup
ST_London_14: Claire Merry
ST_London_15: Claire Merry
ST_London_16: Claire and Tom Chambers
ST_London_17: John Cho
ST_London_18: Karl Urban
ST_London_19: Zoe Saldana
ST_London_20: Zoe Saldana
ST_London_21: Zoe Saldana
ST_London_22: J.J. Abrams
ST_London_23: Chris Pine
ST_London_24: Chris Pine
ST_London_25: Chris Pine
ST_London_26: Chris Pine
ST_London_27: Chris Pine
ST_London_28: Simon Pegg
ST_London_29: Simon Pegg
ST_London_30: Simon Pegg
ST_London_31: Simon Pegg
ST_London_32: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto
ST_London_33: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto
ST_London_34: Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg and John Cho
ST_London_35: Eric Bana, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Chis Pine, Director J.J. Abrams, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg and John Cho
ST_London_36: Lorraine Kelly and Zachary Quinto
ST_London_37: Karl Urban, John Cho, Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto

By BRIAN TALLERICO
Content Director
HollywoodChicago.com
brian@hollywoodchicago.com

Slideshow: 22-Image Gallery From Berlin Premiere of ‘Star Trek’

BrianTT — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:09:48 -0600

CHICAGO – This 22-image slideshow contains red carpet and press conference photos from the Berlin premiere of “Star Trek,” featuring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Eric Bana, John Cho, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, and director JJ Abrams. The film opens on May 8th, 2009.

ST_Berlin_01: Chris Pine
ST_Berlin_02: JJ Abrams
ST_Berlin_03: John Cho, Zoe Saldana
ST_Berlin_04: Karl Urban
ST_Berlin_05: Zachary Quinto
ST_Berlin_06: Zachary Quinto, JJ Abrams
ST_Berlin_07: Luise Helm
ST_Berlin_08: Andrea Kemter
ST_Berlin_09: Nandina Mitra
ST_Berlin_10: Jytte-Merle Bohrnsen, Tino Mewes
ST_Berlin_11: Zoe Saldana
ST_Berlin_12: Zoe Saldana
ST_Berlin_13: Zoe Saldana
ST_Berlin_14: Karl Urban
ST_Berlin_15: Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg
ST_Berlin_16: Sven Sturm, Eric Bana, Zachary Quinto, J.J.Abrams, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Chris Pine
ST_Berlin_17: John Cho, Eric Bana, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, J.J.Abrams, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine
ST_Berlin_18: Eric Bana, Zoe Saldana
ST_Berlin_19: Zoe Saldana
ST_Berlin_20: Chris Pine
ST_Berlin_21: Davorka Tovilo
ST_Berlin_22: Zoe Saldana

By BRIAN TALLERICO
Content Director
HollywoodChicago.com
brian@hollywoodchicago.com

Video: Trailer of J.J. Abrams’ ‘Star Trek’ With Chris Pine, Eric Bana

BrianTT — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:51:17 -0600

CHICAGO – We’re continuing to fill our video player with Summer 2009 movie previews and today’s entry is the highly-anticipated “Star Trek” from director J.J. Abrams. The film stars John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, with Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy. “Star Trek” opens on May 8th, 2009.

Synopsis:

By BRIAN TALLERICO
Content Director
HollywoodChicago.com
brian@hollywoodchicago.com

Slideshow: 11-Image Gallery For Paramount Summer 2009: ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers 2’

BrianTT — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:44:12 -0600

CHICAGO – This 11-image slideshow contains the official images provided by Paramount for their exciting Summer 2009 slate including “Star Trek,” “Dance Flick,” “Imagine That,” “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” and “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard”.

“Star Trek” opens May 8th, 2009 and has the following official synopsis: “Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment Present a Bad Robot Production “Star Trek” starring John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams (“Mission Impossible III,” “Lost,” “Alias”), written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman (“MI: III,” “Transformers”). Based upon “Star Trek” Created by Gene Roddenberry. The film is produced by J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof. The executive producers are Bryan Burk, Jeffrey Chernov, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. This film has been rated PG-13 for sci-fi action and violence and brief sexual content.”

“Dance Flick” opens on May 22nd, 2009 and has the following official snyopsis: “Paramount Pictures and MTV Films Present A Wayans Brothers Production “Dance Flick” starring Damon Wayans Jr., Craig Wayans, Shoshana Bush, Essence Atkins and Affion Crockett. The film is directed by Damien Dante Wayans. Written by Keenen Ivory Wayans & Shawn Wayans & Marlon Wayans & Craig Wayans & Damien Dante Wayans. Produced by Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Rick Alvarez. The executive producers are Richard Vane, Craig Wayans and Damien Dante Wayans. This film has been rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content throughout and language.”

“Imagine That” opens on June 12th, 2009 and has the following official synopsis: “Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies Present A di Bonaventura Pictures Production “Imagine That” starring Eddie Murphy, Thomas Haden Church, Nicole Ari Parker, Ronny Cox and Martin Sheen. The film is directed by Karey Kirkpatrick and written by Ed Solomon & Chris Matheson. The producers are Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ed Solomon. The executive producer is Ric Kidney. This film has been rated PG for some mild language and brief questionable behavior.”

“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” opens on June 26th, 2009 and the following official synopsis: “DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present In Association with Hasbro A di Bonaventura Pictures Production A Tom DeSanto/Don Murphy Production A Michael Bay Film “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro. The film is directed by Michael Bay from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. Based on Hasbro’s Transformers(TM) Action Figures. Produced by Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian Bryce. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. This film has not yet been rated.”

“G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” opens on August 7th, 2009 and has the following official synopsis: “Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment Present, In Association With Hasbro, A di Bonaventura Pictures Production of A Stephen Sommers Film: “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” starring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Byung Hun Lee, Sienna Miller, Rachel Nichols, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, Said Taghmaoui, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans and Dennis Quaid. The film is directed by Stephen Sommers. The story is by Michael B. Gordon and Stuart Beattie & Stephen Sommers. The screenplay is by Stuart Beattie and David Elliot & Paul Lovett. Based on Hasbro’s G.I. Joe® Characters. The film is produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Brian Goldner and Bob Ducsay. The executive producers are Stephen Sommers, David Womark, Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum and Erik Howsam. This film has not yet been rated.”

“The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard” opens on August 21st, 2009 and has the following official synopsis: “Paramount Vantage Presents A Gary Sanchez Production A Kevin Messick Production “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard” starring Jeremy Piven, Ving Rhames, James Brolin, David Koechner, Kathryn Hahn and Jordana Spiro. The film is directed by Neal Brennan. Written by Adam Stock & Rick Stempson. The producers are Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Kevin Messick and Chris Henchy. The executive producer is Louise Rosner.”

You can click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through this slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos have individual credits on their captions when needed and are courtesy of Paramount.

dance_flick: Charity (Essence Atkins, left) and her Baby Daddy (Shawn Wayans, right) have all the right moves on the dance floor in the comic spoof Dance Flick. Credit: Glen Wilson.
GI-JOE-Duke-3md: Channing Tatum stars as Duke in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
imagine_that_1: Yara Shahidi (left) stars as Olivia Danielson, the imaginative daughter of businessman Evan Danielson (Eddie Murphy, right), in the family comedy Imagine That. Credit: Bruce McBroom.
imagine_that_2: Eddie Murphy (left) stars as businessman Evan Danielson and Yara Shahidi (right) stars as his imaginative daughter, Olivia Danielson, in the family comedy Imagine That. Credit: Bruce McBroom.
star_trek_1: Chris Pine (left) stars as James T. Kirk and Zachary Quinto (right) stars as Spock in Star Trek. Credit: ILM.
star_trek_2: Eric Bana stars as Nero in Star Trek. Credit: ILM.
star_trek_3: Chris Pine stars as James T. Kirk in Star Trek. Credit: ILM.
the_goods_1: Jibby Newsome (Ving Rhames), Brent Gage (David Koechner) and Babs Merrick (Kathryn Hahn) all ride shotgun to the best used-car salesman in the business, Don Ready (Jeremy Piven, center front) in the comedy The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard. Credit: Sam Emerson.
the_goods_2: Rival car dealers Paxton Harding (Ed Helms) and his father Stu Harding (Alan Thicke) propose buying out Ben Selleck’s (James Brolin) business, until Don Ready (Jeremy Piven) makes them an offer they can’t refuse in the comedy The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard. Credit: Sam Emerson.
transformers2_1: Starscream® (rear) and Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf, front) in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Credit: DW Studios.
transformers2_2: Mikaela Banes (Megan Fox, left) and Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf, right) are once again caught up in a battle between the Autobots® and the Decepticons® in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Credit: Jaimie Trueblood.

By BRIAN TALLERICO
Content Director
HollywoodChicago.com
brian@hollywoodchicago.com

Slideshow: 26-Image Gallery From World Premiere of ‘Star Trek’ With Chris Pine, Eric Bana

BrianTT — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:49:29 -0600

CHICAGO – This 26-image slideshow contains red-carpet shots from the premiere of J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” in Syndey, Australia on April 7th, 2009. Cast and crew members in attendance include Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine, John Cho, Eric Bana, J.J. Abrams, Karl Urban, and Bryan Burk. “Star Trek” opens on May 8th, 2009.

Star_Trek_Premiere_01: Actor Eric Bana, who plays Nero, arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_02: Actor Zachary Quinto, who plays Mr Spock, arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_03: Actor Zachary Quinto, who plays Mr Spock, and Director J.J. Abrams arrive.
Star_Trek_Premiere_04: Actor Chris Pine, who plays James T Kirk, arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_05: Actor Zachary Quinto, who plays Mr Spock, and Director J.J. Abrams arrive.
Star_Trek_Premiere_06: Actor Chris Pine, who plays James T Kirk, arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_07: Tara Moss arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_08: Actor Eric Bana, who plays Nero, arrives with his wife Rebecca Gleeson.
Star_Trek_Premiere_09: Cast and crew (L-R) Karl Urban, Chris Pine, Bryan Burk, Zachary Quinto, J.J. Abrams, Eric Bana and John Cho arrive.
Star_Trek_Premiere_10: Jonathan Pease arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_11: Actor Zachary Quinto, who plays Mr Spock, arrives..
Star_Trek_Premiere_12: Actor Zachary Quinto, who plays Mr Spock, arrives..
Star_Trek_Premiere_13: Actor Eric Bana, who plays Nero, arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_14: Laura Dundovic and guest arrive.
Star_Trek_Premiere_15: Actor Eric Bana, who plays Nero, arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_16: Laura Dundovic arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_17: Laura Dundovic arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_18: Actor Karl Urban arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_19: Laura Csortan arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_20: Laura Csortan arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_21: Cast and crew (L-R) actor Zachary Quinto, director J.J. Abrams, producer Bryan Burk, actors Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Eric Bana and John Cho arrive.
Star_Trek_Premiere_22: Tara Moss arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_23: Tara Moss arrives.
Star_Trek_Premiere_24: Tara Moss and guest arrive.
Star_Trek_Premiere_25: Tara Moss, Rove McManus and his girlfriend Tasma Walton arrive.
Star_Trek_Premiere_26: Renee Bargh arrives.

By BRIAN TALLERICO
Content Director
HollywoodChicago.com
brian@hollywoodchicago.com