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Paramount Casts New James T. Kirk

Posted by Zonk on from the finally dept.

Tycoon Guy writes "TrekToday reports that Paramount is in talks with 27-year old actor Chris Pine to play the role of Captain Kirk in the new 'Star Trek' film. Pine is almost completely unknown, but he's also being courted to star opposite George Clooney in 'White Jazz,' so he's being called "the hottest new actor in town." In addition, 'Hulk' actor Eric Bana was cast today as Nero, the main villain of Trek XI."

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  1. Good Job, but by ackthpt · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now. He has to learn. To talk. Like this.

    Chris Pine? That's one letter away from Chris Pike! Coincidence? I don't think so!

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  2. Actually, the actor is named Chris Pike by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    The guy is so good at acting, he only needs a blinking light to convey his emotions.

  3. Re:Shatner is out? by damn_registrars · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ummm, didn't they say they wanted a 27 year old Kirk? Come on, I think Shatner is closer to 127... His youth has already boldly gone!

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  4. Re:Shatner is out? by halcyon1234 · · Score: 4, Funny
    I think we can all agree on a response:

    Piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine!

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  5. Other cast options.... by russ1337 · · Score: 5, Funny

    They were going to cast Keano Reeves as Spock, but found during auditions that he doesn't have the range of emotions required for the role.

    1. Re:Other cast options.... by laffer1 · · Score: 4, Funny

      How would the lines for that go?

      Kirk: Spock what do you think?
      Spock: I know kung fu!

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  6. That's Christopher PIKE by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...you insensitive clod!

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  7. The real question is... by Tetsujin · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now. He has to learn. To talk. Like this.

    Well... Sure! HE - can - ACT...

    BUT!

    The REAL question IS...

    can he SING?

    Picture yourself. In a boat. On a river.
    With Tan-gerine dreams, and MARMALADE skies!
    Somebody -- calls you... you anssswerrr quuuiiitee sllllowwwwllllyyyy,
    A GIRL! with kalEIIIIDOscope eyes...
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  8. Re:Shatner is out? by Farmer+Tim · · Score: 4, Funny

    His youth has already baldly gone!

    Fixed that for you...

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  9. "clitorus" ? by Namlak · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...clitorus-foreheaded space-aliens...

    Geez, some guys can't even find it in the dictionary!

    (But I'll give you credit, that's a funny term!)