If youwatched my video blog recapof last night’s Paramount CinemaCon panel, you would have seen my unhappy reaction to Paramount’s decision not to show anyStar Trek Beyondfootage during their presentation. After all, with co-writer and starSimon Peggand producerJ.J. Abramson the stage, most of us figured it would have been the perfect place to unveil the next trailer and promote the 50thanniversary of the iconic series.
With questions looming on Twitter as to why Paramount didn’t promote the upcoming film, I decided to do some digging and discovered the real reason why directorJustin Lin’ssci-fi adventure was missing from their presentation: the fans.
It ends up Paramount is saving a lot of the marketing for the movie, including the next trailer premiere, for a fan event being held in Los Angeles next month. While I’m not sure who will be in attendance at this time, I’ve confirmed with Paramount the event is happening and the details, including how to attend and which of the cast and filmmakers will be attending the event, will be revealed soon..
While I’m disappointed I didn’t get to see any newStar Trek Beyondfootage in Las Vegas yesterday, I think it’s really cool Paramount is planning a fan event next month and it looks like the big marketing push will begin soon.
I can’t wait.
As most of you know,Star Trek BeyondbringsIdris Elbainto the mix as a mysterious villain alongside franchise newcomerSofia Boutella, who first came to our attention with her sharp turn as a fleet-footed assassin inKingsman: The Secret Service. Also starringChris Pine,Zoe Saldana,Zachary Quinto,John Cho,Simon Pegg,Karl Urban, andAnton Yelchin,Star Trek Beyondopens in theaters on July 22nd.
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