The Star Trek Poster That Should Have Been

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1. Jason Muzie Says:
   August 22nd, 2008 at 18:04

   It's the subtle things Paramount does with that doesn't reflect good on itself. Just take the last television show Star Trek Enterprise for example. The series got canned because they stopped caring about the little details. Basically, the creators of the show Enterprise said to the fans..."To Hell With You" we are going to insult and go up against the cannon of those previous great shows (The Original Series & Next Generation) whether you like it or not. Well, you would think that they would at least get some feedback from the fans (as Josh as mentioned in earlier articles) on the creation of this new movie. Hey. You would think it wouldn't hurt. Cause any true Trek fan with an artistic eye would agree that these new Trek Posters really suck big time.

1. Mark Storey Says:
   August 22nd, 2008 at 18:04

   This is my artwork. I designed this poster this morning and stuck it on the official star trek movie forum. I'm glad people like the final poster and more so hope that Paramount pay attention to the fact that we all want a quality poster.

1. Tony Dayoub Says:
   August 22nd, 2008 at 18:08

   Have to disagree with you. I think Paramount's poster is way cool!

1. RD Says:
   August 22nd, 2008 at 18:08

   It's very pretty fanwank. Pretty posters don't sell tickets. Abrams and Paramount know exactly what they're doing.

1. Dalton Says:
   August 22nd, 2008 at 18:08

   Definitely the fan made one. Now that's a Star Trek poster. Its more creative and interesting than anything Paramount has done for it. That is getting me a bit worried, because it looks like Paramount doesn't have a lot of faith in it.

1. Dindi Says:
   August 23rd, 2008 at 02:10

   Ive never been to a Star Trek convention and I cant speak a word of Klingon so Im not sure my opinion really counts but I personally prefer the Paramount one. I think harking back to old art of the Star Trek movies is not a good thing as firstly its supposed to be when they were young and hadnt really been on any adventures yet, secondly, they are just character posters and I dont think Paramount is intending to part with its story for the movie just yet and another thing I was thinking is how the Star Wars prequels tried to imitate the old posters of the original trilogy but they just looked lame to me in comparison. Sometimes simple can work and maybe this isnt a good example of that but Ive always enjoyed most of Mr Abrams work so Im sure its all in hand.

1. Felstef Says:
   August 23rd, 2008 at 02:10

   The fan created poster is the best one. Star Trek posters always included Kirk and Spock (when aplicable) some where on them and the Enterprise.
   Paramount needs to use this format if the new Trek film is to succeed.

1. Elrond L Says:
   August 23rd, 2008 at 15:48

   I'm not worried about the *movie* one bit . . . but Paramount's marketing is definitely of concern. That's a beautiful fan poster above, well done!

1. Iso Says:
   August 23rd, 2008 at 15:48

   The fan-made poster would be perfect for a Star Trek movie produced by Rick Berman. This is a new era for Star Trek. A new era means a new way to get new people interested in the movie. If the average person saw the fan-made poster at a movie theater, he or she would be likely to view it as a promotion of "yet another Star Trek movie. . . they're still making these?"
   
   Paramount's posters are great, IMO.

1. Gerberette Says:
   August 25th, 2008 at 23:34

   I don't mind the Paramount artwork. It makes good desktop wallpaper - the white space works nicely with my icons. And it's great to see the cast. But I never figured they were meant to be "real" posters.
   
   When I go to the theater next year to see the movie, I want to see Tanman's poster on the wall larger than life! It just screams ADVENTURE to me. It's got a story to tell and I've been feeling a bit nostalgic lately for some "original" ST.
   
   But that might just be me. :)

1. Steve Says:
   August 29th, 2008 at 16:16

   What's with the naked breasts floating in space to the left of Spock's head?

1. JenK71 Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 15:30

   YES I AGREE WITH YOU - and your posters are fantastic!!!!!!

1. Ed Barton Says:
   September 22nd, 2008 at 19:23

   The problem I have with the Paramount pictures is that they're portraits of the new actors, without really distinguishing them.
   Besides Spock, can you really tell who is who? Or even that it's a Star Trek poster if it wasn't for the big Federation symbol?

1. Oliver Says:
   September 22nd, 2008 at 22:12

   I kind of like the new posters, and since they're retooling the original series don't you think its appropriate to not repeat the same tired spacescapes they've always used?

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