artyjeffrey 20 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/buzz-log-r2-d2-star-trek.htmlI don't know if anyone mentioned this rumor back when the movie was out (and I sure as $@ wasn't going to plod through all of the pages of that thread), but apparently with the dvd/bluray release of the film, R2-D2 can indeed be seen. The link above shows where.Why not? E.T. appeared in Phantom Menace, R2 and Threepio in Raiders, R2 in CEot3K, and on and on. R2's a sort of good luck charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Found it on the Blu-Ray! It's at 47:39. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Here's a full (I assume) list of easter eggs in the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 They forgot Neil S. Bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 ...who just so happens to have an IMDB entry, and is up 12% in popularity this week. Whoa. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 He even has a forum now there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,178 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 They forgot Neil S. Bulk.Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 That's not very damn funny man!Neil died for our sins!Or at least, someday he will, that is...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I kept waiting for Neil to show up in the interviews with extras. Sadly, he didn't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 That's his style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Humility is a virtue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 So they keep telling me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 They also tell you that most virtue is overrated, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I think it would have been much more amusing to have R2-D2 go screaming by as he ricocheted off the Enterprise view screen. Much like the repair droids in TPM that got blasted off of the Naboo fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 There is no sound in space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 That's why I watch Star Wars on mute. It's more scientifically accurate to not have sound in space, and makes it far more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 That's pretty cool I have to admit. Not a big surprise though since J.J. Abrams is a big Star Wars fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 That's why I watch Star Wars on mute. It's more scientifically accurate to not have sound in space, and makes it far more enjoyable.I'm actually glad Abrams referenced that in the film. I believe there was a moment when a guy flies out of the ship and it goes from chaos to silence as he goes through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyjeffrey 20 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 I wonder what Gene Roddenberry would think about that cameo...It's a weird sensation, seeing the two worlds together like that. Like if I went to see the Beatles, and there was Gene Simmons on bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I wonder what Gene Roddenberry would think about that cameo...It's a weird sensation, seeing the two worlds together like that. Like if I went to see the Beatles, and there was Gene Simmons on bass. "Fans of both series should enjoy the subtle nod from one fictional universe to another, whereas superfans of either series should be vexed for years trying to figure out how to justify a being from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away showing up in the 23rd century, and determining what disastrous consequences this anomaly may hold for both universes."From the blog iwatchstuff.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 It's called an Easter Egg. It's similar to three members of E.T.'s race occupying a senatorial pod in The Phantom Menace. Oh wait, the Wookiepedia says that there IS a planet of E.T.'s race in the Star Wars galaxy. Dangit.R2-D2 and Threepio are carved into the wall of the Well of the Souls. They never made an appearance in Earth's religious past to protect the Ark.They are "blink and you miss it" moments that the filmmakers put in there so they can brag to their friends and family "I put that in there, now find it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 It's called an Easter Egg.And my post is called sense of humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Humor is a difficult concept.I really did enjoy Abram's moments of silence he added to the space scenes.For what it's worth my original comment was somewhat sarcastic as the sequence from TPM is unintentionally funny with the R2 units being blasted off the ship. That scene always makes me laugh and judging by the reaction of audiences and friends upon further viewings it brings out the same emotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 It's called an Easter Egg.And my post is called sense of humor.I know. I laughed. And responded with sardonic humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,793 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 For what it's worth my original comment was somewhat sarcastic as the sequence from TPM is unintentionally funny with the R2 units being blasted off the ship. That scene always makes me laugh and judging by the reaction of audiences and friends upon further viewings it brings out the same emotions.Humor is a difficult concept.Sure Really, Lucas either wanted it funny or the inclussion of classic r2-scream screwed the scene completely."Fans of both series should enjoy the subtle nod from one fictional universe to another, whereas superfans of either series should be vexed for years trying to figure out how to justify a being from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away showing up in the 23rd century, and determining what disastrous consequences this anomaly may hold for both universes."It was just that one of the crewmembers of the ship that explodes is a star wars fan that had a replica of r2 in his cabin.simple as that...no need to reboot both franchises.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Was that the same crewmember who inspired Orci and Kurtzman to write an unnecessary scene involving monsters that drags on for a bit, possibly after viewing the core bit of TPM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 It's called an Easter Egg. It's similar to three members of E.T.'s race occupying a senatorial pod in The Phantom Menace. Oh wait, the Wookiepedia says that there IS a planet of E.T.'s race in the Star Wars galaxy. Dangit.Actually, the appearance on film of the TPM E.T.s make the very existence at least of E.T.'s race in the Star Wars universe G-Canon, canon of the very highest order. On top of that, the novel sequel of sorts to E.T. gives us the name of his home planet, which concurs with that of the Star Wars EU sources. Plus, in the SW universe, E.T.'s planet is known to have funded an expedition to another galaxy. Add all this up and you can come to an obvious conclusion. Next time you watch E.T., remember, you are watching Star Wars too. ROFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Plus, in the SW universe, E.T.'s planet is known to have funded an expedition to another galaxy. Add all this up and you can come to an obvious conclusion. Next time you watch E.T., remember, you are watching Star Wars too. ROFLNot possible, if we are to believe that SW happened "a long item ago." Unless they are to have fallen through a time-warping black hole to have caught up with the 1980s.At any rate, the audio and visual of Yoda in E.T., as well as Elliot's rundown of his Star Wars action figures, were always more than enough crossover for me. Apparently Lucas wanted to return the favor by including Spielberg's aliens in the next SW movie he could, which was TPM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Where in the film is Neil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 He's visable in the Starfleet cadet auditorium scenes, espcially at the end when Kirk is promoted. He's really noticeable when Kirk is facing toward the screen and the cadets are applauding him. Look over Kirk's left shoulder, your right, and you will see him grinning and applauding.You can't miss him.I'm suprised no one has posted a screen cap of him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Are you kidding Mark? Neil posted 3 or 4 high def screen shots when the trailer came out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I downloaded them, they're somewhere on my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Are you kidding Mark? Neil posted 3 or 4 high def screen shots when the trailer came outWe're talking about the movie, not the trailer. You can barely make him out in the trailer shots, in the film he is as clear as day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I think he meant that Neil was not allowed to post any shots of the movie before the trailer came out, even though the high def shots were not shown in the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I had no inside knowledge or photos from Trek until that trailer showed up (though I could be seen in some spy photos posted on AICN). Until I showed up in that trailer, I didn't even know if you could see me in the movie, though I suspected it would be possible, because I got such a great seat.And if you watch one of the special features on Disc 2 (I think it's the casting one) they talk about the day we filmed that scene, with Nimoy on the set. It was really an awesome experience. And yes, I got to see Nimoy in Spock make up.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyjeffrey 20 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 For some people, that would be it. They could die in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 So in Star Trek 2, does Neil get a) to wear a red shirt and die horribly?b) to become an Orion slave girl?c) a Vulcan neck pinch and leaves him unconscious for the rest of the movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 b) to become an Orion slave girl?If only..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 When my family and I watched after Turkey Day dinner I definitely saw Neil clear as day in those shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I still say he padded someone's palm to be so front and center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I'm sure he did more then that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 What are you proposing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Why not? E.T. appeared in Phantom MenaceI know everybody knows this, but it's first I've heard of it. Where and when, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 During the Senate scene with where the chancellor gets his vote of no confidence. The camera pans to various pods and in one is a group of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 God that CGI is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 For a moment I though Wojo was kidding around and posted a toy picture someone made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Millenium Falcon in First Contact anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 It's in one of the scenes at the beginning I think when it shows the Borg cube on the Enterprise-E's view screen the first time and it's supposed supposedly be the ship flying weirdly at the top area of the Borg cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Really? I never knew that.The Serenity from Firefly/Serenity can be seen in either the Galactica mini or one of the early season 1 eps, both shows were done by the same effects house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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