Question 1

Why did William Shatner think the Star Trek franchise was dead after seeing this film?

Accepted Answer

At the world premiere, William Shatner felt the film was too sluggish and believed the franchise had ended, though he later admitted he was wrong about that prediction.

Question 2

Which original Star Trek TV series props were accidentally reused in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Uhura's communications earpieces are the only original props from the 1966 Star Trek series, used when producers realized no new ones had been made.

Question 3

How did the producers hide the cast's aging after their 10-year absence from Star Trek?

Accepted Answer

Special lighting and camera tricks were used to conceal the cast's aging, and William Shatner went on a near-starvation diet before filming.

Question 4

Which famous science fiction writer was consulted about the film's ending?

Accepted Answer

Studio executives consulted Isaac Asimov about the ending's plausibility; he approved it but suggested changing 'wormhole' to 'temporal tunnel' for accuracy.

Question 5

Which notable Star Trek fans appeared as extras in the crew briefing scene?

Accepted Answer

Extras included Bjo Trimble, who led the campaign to save the original series, and David Gerrold, author of 'The Trouble with Tribbles' episode.

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