The Cedar Point Phenomenon

I went to Michigan's Adventure with my brother and his family yesterday and it didn't work out so good. We have all been spoiled by CP. It was too cold for the water rides and the only coaster with half way decent capacity is Timbers. It was the only ride that we rode. The park got busy and the kids got bored. So we went and climbed sand dunes at Hoffmaster State park. Bad Idea for MrScott. OUCH!

MrScott

I have to ask... was there water involved? ;)

I like CP because it's fun!

It's as simple as that:)

Yes, Ensign, my feet ended up in Lake Michigan.

OFF TOPIC:

The original 1960s Star Trek series will receive a high-tech makeover and return to broadcast syndication for the first time in 16 years, with digitally remastered episodes, Paramount announced. In honor of the show's 40th anniversary, CBS Domestic Television is releasing all 79 episodes with new special effects and music on 200 stations, beginning Sept. 16. The first batch of episodes will be chosen from a list of fan favorites.

The original special effects will be replaced with computer-generated images, including the exterior of the Starship Enterprise, based on the exact measurements of the original model, now resting in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The main title sequence will also be redone with new effects and a new digital stereo soundtrack re-recorded by an orchestra and a female singer. William Shatner's classic original recording of the 38-word "Space, the final frontier ..." monologue has been remastered and continues to open each episode.

All of the space scenes, alien landscapes and ships—including the Romulan Bird of Prey and Klingon Battle Cruisers—will be updated as well. The remastered episodes have been converted from the original film into a high-definition format, which gives viewers a clearer, crisper, more vibrant picture, even when viewed in standard definition.

Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock in the original Star Trek[url][url] series, told that he has been contacted by Paramount about his possible involvement in the upcoming 11th Star Trek film, being directed by J.J. Abrams.

Nimoy told the site: "The head of production at Paramount called my agency to tell them about this project, and they are aware of [William Shanter]'s and my contribution to the franchise, and they'd like us to know they might want some involvement. It was all very, very general. They might possibly want Bill and I to set up the story as a flashback. But that's just conjecture on my part."

It has been rumored that the film would deal with the first meeting of a young Spock and James T. Kirk at Starfleet Academy, but neither Abrams nor screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orc have confirmed speculation about the premise or storyline of the sequel film.

MrScott

That sounds amazing. It's kind of painful to watch the original series now. Updating the sfx would be quite an improvement, so long as it blends in with the feel and tone of the principal cinematography. I know a lot of purists will object, but as long as the episodes remain available in their original format their arguments are moot. I'll definitely be buying at least the first one.

I've heard all about the new film, but the bit about Nimoy and Shatner contributing is interesting. It kind of lends a tacit imprimatur of approval to the new movie. Good tactic, and it will bring in more box office dollars.

Did you ever hear Spock vs Q? It's audio-only on CD. I highly recommend it, especially if you're a fan of both shows.

And you know, they can't lock this thread. Since CF runs Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas, it's still topical. Ha! ;)

Thanks for the update, Mr. Scott!

Well, CF also has "Borg: Assimilator" at Carowinds.

Those will definitely be interesting to watch.