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http://www.trektoday.com/news/270207_01.shtml

Er.

Okay, in fairness, there are certainly worse people who could direct New Trek than J. J. Abrams. And there are certainly worse actors they could get than the likes of Damon, Brody, McAvoy, Kim, and Sinise (who I just *know* I'll end up calling "Mac Taylor In Space"), although, as countless Hollywood blockbusters have shown us, all-star cast =/= good movie. In fact, all-star cast very frequently = horrible train wreck of a movie.

Also, I was never a so-called Trekkie (how I hate that term), and never really kept up with or became obsessed with the Trekverse, so I'm not really sure I'm qualified to whine about this.

But the thought of one more potential violation of the Trekverse, sure to be hyped and commercially exploited beyond any ad exec's wildest midnight fantasy, kind of makes me want to die inside.

One thing I am looking forward to, though, is informing my Dad about this. Dad's been into Star Trek since before I was born. I can just imagine the look on his face when I inform him that Mac Taylor will be exploring deep space and rescuing Stella from rock monsters Matt forkin' Damon might be playing Captain Kirk.

Oh, and I'm totally studying for my Bio test.