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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait (April 13, 2009) - "We
feel priviledged to be here and to meet the people who are working
hard on our behalf," said John Cho, who starred as Hikaru Sulu in
"Star Trek" the movie.
Servicemembers were excited as the cast of the new J.J. Abrams
produced and directed film visited Camp Arifjan, Kuwait for a
premiere of the movie, April 11.
Actors Zoe Saldana, Bryan Burk, Karl Urban, Zachary Quinto,
Chris Pine and Eric Bana were also present with director/producer
J.J. Abrams.
"It's so easy for people to take for granted, the fact that
[servicemembers] are here doing work that makes this possible,"
said Abrams.
The crew stopped and visited servicemembers in the U.S. Army
Central Headquarters building before heading to the theater. They
exchanged friendly conversation with Brig. Gen. James T. Walton and
several other leaders amongst the headquarters staff. Then they
took time out to greet several servicemembers, sign autographs and
take photos.
"It struck us that there was an opportunity to not just have it
be about the movie, but to have it be about something that's more
important than all that stuff," Abrams commented.
Once it was time to show the movie, which is due to release in
the U.S. May 8, the stars went to the Zone 1 movie theater for the
premiere. Once the showing was over, servicemembers asked questions
and commented on the film to the actual cast.
Chief Warrant Officer Earl Hemminger, Regional Computer
Emergency Response team, Virginia National guard, asked actor
Zachary Quintos, who played Spock in the film, to speak to his
daughter Katherine, who is a very big fan.
"Your dad told me to say this was hotness," laughed Quintos as
he greeted Katherine via cell phone.
Abrams talked about how he and the writers came up with the
concept of the new film and Eric Bana, who portrayed the evil
character Nero, talked to servicemembers on how he prepared for his
role and shot his parts separate from most of the cast.
After the Q & A servicemembers got opportunities to get
photos and autographs with the stars before they headed off to the
LSA, Kuwait to continue to promote the movie.
"It's an honor to come here to say hi and shake hands with the
people who protect us," said Abrams.
Cho said having the warm reception for this film by the
servicemembers was really moving.
"We had fun making the movie and we hope the [servicemembers
had] fun watching it."
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