Tag: STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE

Michelle Yeoh Stars In First Trailer For STAR TREK: SECTION 31 And STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE Celebrates 45th Anniversary

Michelle Yeoh as Georgiou in Star Trek: Section 31, streaming on Paramount+, 2025. Photo Credit: Sophy Holland/Paramount+

Paramount+ revealed the official trailer for its original movie STAR TREK: SECTION 31 during the Paramount+ presentation at CCXP in São Paolo, Brazil. The movie will premiere on Friday, January 24, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available.

In the movie, Michelle Yeoh reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou – a character she played in STAR TREK: DISCOVERY – who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past. 

STAR TREK: SECTION 31 also stars Omari Hardwick (Power), Emmy® winner Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia) and Joe Pingue (The Expanse). Miku Martineau (Kate) portrays a young Philippa Georgiou.

Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, with a screenplay by Craig Sweeny and story by Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt, STAR TREK: SECTION 31 is executive produced by Alex Kurtzman, Craig Sweeny, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Michelle Yeoh and is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. 

STAR TREK: SECTION 31 will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and in all international markets where the service is available. The movie is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE premiered in theaters on this, 45 weekend years ago, on December 7, 1979 in Star Trek History. This bold blockbuster launched one of the longest running movie franchises, reuniting the cast of the original STAR TREK series, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan.

The adventure begins when an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers. Captain James T. Kirk returns to the helm of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command. Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE with the limited-edition Steelbook featuring the original theatrical cut in 4K Ultra HD, and a bonus remastered Blu-ray. As a bonus, an exclusive booklet boldly explores the original marketing materials and behind the scenes images from the Paramount archives.

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE is Back on the Big Screen in September

” Any show of resistance would be futile, Captain. “

In 1979, the Starship Enterprise flew its very first big-screen mission in “Star Trek—The Motion Picture,” and to mark the film’s 40th anniversary, Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures will bring this awe-inspiring adventure back to movie theaters for two days only, on September 15 and 18.

Tickets to “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” are available beginning Friday, August 2, at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices. 

In its first nationwide cinema release since the film premiered in December 1979, the original theatrical cut of “Star Trek—The Motion Picture” will include the film’s soaring overture by famed composer Jerry Goldsmith. Preceding the film, this special presentation will also feature the behind-the-scenes documentary short “The Longest Trek: Writing the Motion Picture.”

A mammoth undertaking by Oscar®-winning director Robert Wise, “Star Trek—The Motion Picture” boldly took audiences further into the final frontier than ever before and kicked off one of the biggest franchises in movie history. The film became the fourth highest grossing of the year and earned three Academy Award nominations, including Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, and Best Music, Original Score.

Starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan, “Star Trek—The Motion Picture” sees Admiral James T. Kirk return to the helm of an updated U.S.S. Enterprise to confront an alien spacecraft of enormous power heading toward Earth.

“‘Star Trek—The Motion Picture’ is a visual marvel and a film that even many ardent ‘Star Trek’ fans have never had an opportunity to see on a big screen. Fathom Events is honored to celebrate this cinematic classic’s 40th anniversary with this special theatrical presentation,” said Tom Lucas, Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations.

WAMG Boldly Goes To The STAR TREK Films At American Cinematheque

Photo: LA Times

We Are Movie Geeks were on hand last night as American Cinematheque kicked of their STAR TREK…TO BOLDLY GO film series at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. The evening began with my favorite of all the TREK films, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE. Seeing it on the big screen after 32 years was definitely a treat and most of the people in attendance agreed. It was not only fun and sentimental, but really paid homage to all the work that went into a production of that scale in a time before CGI and digital effects.

Surprisingly, the film held up very well for its 1979 release date. The music by Jerry Goldsmith was moving and evoked more than one round of applause during the opening and closing credits from the sentimental audience, who also applauded when names such as Roddenberry, Shatner, Nimoy and Doohan came up.

Following the screening was a special presentation on the art direction and visual effects of the film. Visuals not seen in more than 30 years and a discussion with Robert Abel & Co, art director Richard Taylor, Director’s Edition VFX Supervisor Darren Dochterman and Gene Kozicki of the Visual Effects Society rounded out the presentation. They had such fascinating stories about what went into making this film, the audience stayed well beyond 11:00 with questions and comments

To celebrate the STAR TREK films, American Cinematheque chose six of the eight films in the franchise, plumbing deep for gems in the Trek universe that haven’t necessarily received the tribute they deserve. From series creator Gene Roddenberry, all of these films embody the ideals of sci-fi’s first franchise that have endured for more than 40 years. May they continue to live long and prosper for many more. The series began last night, Thursday, March 24, and will run through Sunday, March 27.

Click HERE to read Jay West’s fascinating article from this January on the legacy of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” in the LA Times.

The STAR TREK tribute at the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028), will include 35mm screenings of THE WRATH OF KHAN and THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, plus THE VOYAGE HOME, THE FINAL FRONTIER and THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY in 70mm.

Here’s the lineup of guest to appear at the Star Trek films series at the Egyptian Theatre:

  • George Takei will be at Friday night’s (3/25) screenings of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” and “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.”
  • Walter Koenig will be the Saturday night program (3/26), which features “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” and “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.”
  • Director Nicholas Meyer Q & A Sunday night (3/27) after the screening of “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.”

Friday night is a double feature of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN and STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. Discussion between films with actor George Takei moderated by Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times and HeroComplex.com.

STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, 1982, Paramount, 116 min. Dir. Nicholas Meyer. Part one of the three-part story arc. The genetically engineered Khan, played with ferocious energy by Ricardo Montalban, escapes from a 15-year exile to exact revenge on James T. Kirk (William Shatner). Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols and the rest of the Enterprise crew must stop him from obtaining Project Genesis and using its power as a doomsday device.

STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, 1984, Paramount, 105 min. At the end of THE WRATH OF KHAN, Spock’s dead … or is he? Leonard Nimoy portrays the lovable, logical Vulcan and makes his directorial debut with the film that answers that question.

Buy Tickets: http://www.fandango.com/egyptiantheatre_aaofx/theaterpage

General Admission
$11.00
(unless otherwise noted)

Cinematheque Members
$7.00

Seniors 65+ and Students with valid ID
$9.00

Visit American Cinematheque’s official site HERE, on Facebook: Egyptian Theatre HERE Aero Theatre HERE, and on Twitter HERE (@SidGrauman)

TO BOLDLY GO… Celebrating STAR TREK Films At American Cinematheque March 24-27

To celebrate the STAR TREK film series, American Cinematheque has chosen six of the eight films in the franchise, plumbing deep for gems in the Trek universe that haven’t necessarily received the tribute they deserve. From series creator Gene Roddenberry, all of these films embody the ideals of sci-fi’s first franchise that have endured for more than 40 years. May they continue to live long and prosper for many more. The series will run Thursday, March 24 – Sunday, March 27. Thursday evening begins with my favorite of all the TREK films, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE. Who isn’t sobbing when Scotty and Kirk take the shuttle out to see the Enterprise for the first time?

The STAR TREK tribute at the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028), will include 35mm screenings of THE WRATH OF KHAN and THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, plus THE VOYAGE HOME, THE FINAL FRONTIER and THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY in 70mm.

Star Trek films on the BIG screen at the Egyptian Theatre will also have these special guests!

  • George Takei will be at Friday night’s (3/25) screenings of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” and “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.”
  • Walter Koenig will be the Saturday night program (3/26), which features “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” and “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.”
  • Director Nicholas Meyer Q & A Sunday night (3/27) after the screening of “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.”

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, 1979, Paramount, 132 min. Director Robert Wise, ably assisted by Harold Michelson’s (DICK TRACY) otherworldly production design, Jerry Goldsmith’s stirring score and a special effects team including Douglas Trumbull, John Dykstra and Ramon Sanchez, delivers the first STAR TREK film as a profound meditation on man’s struggle to survive against the negative forces in the universe. With William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Walter Koenig, George Takei, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, Persis Khambatta.

A special presentation on the art direction and visual effects of the film will follow including visuals not seen in more than 30 years and a discussion with Robert Abel & Co, art director Richard Taylor, Director’s Edition VFX Supervisor Darren Dochterman and Gene Kozicki of the Visual Effects Society.

Buy Tickets: http://www.fandango.com/egyptiantheatre_aaofx/theaterpage

General Admission
$11.00
(unless otherwise noted)

Cinematheque Members
$7.00

Seniors 65+ and Students with valid ID
$9.00

Visit American Cinematheque’s official site HERE, on Facebook: Egyptian Theatre HERE Aero Theatre HERE, and on Twitter HERE (@SidGrauman)