Get beamed up to “space – the final frontier” at an incredibly rare 70mm widescreen film screenings of the first 6 Star Trek films. The historic Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills is hosting a very special series event in honor of the 60th anniversary of the 1964 pilot episode for Star Trek:The Original Series. From Friday, August 30th through Sunday, September 1st, the Fine Arts Theatre will screen ultra-rare 70mm prints of “Star Trek II-VI.” Plus, the restored “Star Trek: The Motion Picture The Director’s Edition” will be shown in 4K Digital.
Why is the Fine Arts Theatre showing the films?
“The Fine Arts Theatre is all about preserving the grand tradition of motion picture exhibition for current and future patrons of the cinema,” said Jerry A. Blackburn, Director of Public Programming at the Fine Arts Theatre. “I cannot think of a more perfect example of fulfilling our purpose than returning the cycle of Star Trek feature films between 1979 and 1991 back to the 70mm widescreen for which they were originally intended.”
What films are being screened at the “Super 70mm Star Trek 60th Anniversary Series”?
The first six Star Trek movies are classics that feature the Original Series cast members William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, and Walter Koenig. Here’s the schedule for the “Super 70mm Star Trek 60th Anniversary Series”:
Friday, August 30th
- “Star Trek: The Motion Picture The Director’s Edition”, presented in 4K Digital, directed by Robert Wise
- 7:30 pm
- In Person: Ralph Winter and Michael Matessino
Saturday, August 31st
- Star Trek Double Feature:
- “For the Love of Spock”, directed by Adam Nimoy
- “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”, presented in 70mm, directed by Nicholas Meyer
- 1:00 pm
- In Person: Nicholas Meyer and Adam Nimoy
- “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock”, presented in 70mm, directed by Leonard Nimoy
- 8:30 pm
- In Person: Robin Curtis
Sunday, September 1st
- “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home”, presented in 70mm, directed by Leonard Nimoy
- 12:30 pm
- In Person: Catherine Hicks
- “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier”, presented in 70mm, directed by William Shatner
- 4:30 pm
- In Person: Ralph Winter
- “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country”, presented in 70mm, directed by Nicholas Meyer
- 8:30 pm
- In Person: Cliff Eidelman and Steven-Charles Jaffe
Who are the special guests at the screenings?
Plus, the Fine Arts Theatre will be hosting several of the “talented and integral creative forces behind the legendary theatrical series.” Special guests for the film introductions and Q&A sessions include:
- Adam Nimoy, son of Leonard Nimoy and director of “For The Love of Spock” documentary
- Restoration Supervisor Michael Matessino
- Director/co-screenwriter Nicholas Meyer
- Star Robin Curtis playing “Saavik”
- Star Catherine Hicks playing “Dr. Gillian Taylor”
- Executive Producer Ralph Winter
- Producer Steven-Charles Jaffe
- Score Composer Cliff Eidelman
📍 Location: Fine Arts Theatre at 8556 Wilshire Boulevard (at La Cienega Boulevard), Beverly Hills, CA 90211
📅When: Friday, August 30th through Sunday, September 1st
🎟️Get your tickets here!