Tampa Film Fan

star trek:the original series is coming to a theater near you on tuesday (updated)

I stumbled across this event posting while looking through Creative Loafing’s online calendar:

Star Trek:The Original Series

Captain Kirk and his swashbuckling crew of space explorers are brought to theaters during this special single-night screening event, which features two digitally remastered, high-definition first season Star Trek episodes — The Menagerie, parts one and two. Participating theaters: Regency 20, 2496 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; Woodland Square 20, 3128 Tampa Road, Oldsmar; Park Place Stadium 16, 7200 U.S. 19 N., Pinellas Park; Hollywood 18, 6701 Cinema Drive, Port Richey; and Citrus Park Stadium 20, 7999 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa.

Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.
$12.50

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UPDATE 11/12/07: There will also be screenings on November 15. Check theater listings for details. (h/t SyFy Portal)

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How cool is that?

If I remember correctly, The Menagerie episodes are the Christopher Pike ones: A clever use of footage from the actual first pilot episode with Christopher Pike as the captain of the Enterprise instead of James T. Kirk. Interesting and well-done, but for some reason not really among my favorites. Plus, $12.50 is a little steep for me these days.

But the chance to watch two Star Trek episodes in a movie theater? How can I NOT go? I haven’t yet bought The Husband any birthday presents (and his birthday is Monday!) and he’s a much bigger Star Trek fan than I am, so I could pass this off as part of his birthday present that I’ve planned for all along. That settles it. I’m going.

Live long and prosper. And pass the popcorn.

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UPDATE 11/12/07: Here’s the description from the AMC Theatres website:

Fathom presents Star Trek:The Original Series–beamed onto the big screen in select movie theatres nationwide. This event features the original Season 1 episodes The Menagerie Part 1 and 2, digitally re-mastered in High-Definition and Cinema Surround Sound. Also included is greeting from creator Gene Roddenberry’s son, Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry and an exclusive 30-minute behind-the-scenes look at how the episodes were digitally re-mastered from the original negatives.

SyFyPortal has an interview with Gene Roddenberry, Jr. that all good Trekkers and Trekkies should read.