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By: Captain Patti (Odo's file, contact) @ 13:45:48 on Jan 16, 2008

The more he talks the more the words "lied" are desperately trying to be covered over.

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By: TRexx (Odo's file, contact) @ 04:09:26 on Jan 11, 2008

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I would categorize the Shatner "campaign" as a misinformation attempt...


Just before Xmas, Damon Lindelof was quoted as saying that "There are still ongoing talks" about Shatner's involvement in ST:XI.

Those who accept Lindelof's word about "misinformation campaigns" must also accept his word about Shatner.


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By: the quickening (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:01:42 on Jan 10, 2008

OK. Shatner is probably not going to be in the film. I understand the disappointment. I do. But pointlessly hating, making ridiculous accusations and throwing temper-tantrums that would put a two year old to shame, because you aren't getting what you want, is just getting old and tiring.

Accept it and move on.

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By: falcon (Odo's file, contact) @ 06:37:07 on Jan 10, 2008

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Also, according to Lindelof, "misinformation campaigns can backfire by making the fans angry."

I would categorize the Shatner "campaign" as a misinformation attempt - he's probably actually in the movie (albeit in a small role) yet he keeps complaining how he's not in it. Which makes all of his fans mad, and vowing not to see the movie - which can lead to a box-office backlash.

At some point, probably during post-production (well after the teaser has hit the Web), you'll see some kind of information "hinting" at the inclusion of Shatner in the movie. That will be an attempt to ease some of the backlash and bring those Shat-o-philes back into the fold.

Frankly, though, if the story is solid and the characterizations and acting are good (points on which I and others have been commenting for months), nobody will miss Shatner.

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By: Hbasm (Odo's file, contact) @ 05:48:49 on Jan 10, 2008 | (2)

Now I know what all the extra money is needed for:

Sentinals - to shoot trespassers.
Writers - to write fake scripts and make up false rumors.
Ferengis - to bribe reporters.
The FBI - to keep an open eye on the internet.
Area 51 - to send flying saucers on patrol and beam up trekker trolls when ordered by the FBI.

Hope they succeed. I don't want the movie spoiled. But there's a whole year to go, and in the end, they'll need more money for:

Bodyguards - to avoid getting shot by some insane fan who is angry that Shatner wasn't in the movie.
Writers - to write themselves out of the corner.
Klingons - to spread fear among their enemies.
The FBI - to keep an open eye on what is transpiring on the internet.
Area 51 - to send flying saucers and provide a safe method of escape when all else fails.

Its not that I envy their jobs... not that much.

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You know what else ruins projects? | Report this post to moderator
By: StillKirok (Odo's file, contact) @ 04:14:39 on Jan 10, 2008

Lying about Shatner and getting false hopes up. Publicly stating that you are interested in bringing Shatner into this movie, and not even showing him the script.

It leaves a bad taste.

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