Star Trek Turns 60

This Labor Day weekend marks the 60th Anniversary of the beginning of production for one of the most prolific and iconic television franchises in entertainment history. Star Trek was considered a flop in the early days but later gained international fame in syndication. Now, six decades later, fans have cemented their favorite episodes, favorite films, and favorite characters. One of the most popular characters, without question, is Mr. Spock. Leonard Nimoy was an actor from Boston who had recurring roles in television westerns and other genres. But his portrayal of First Officer Spock on the Enterprise would immortalize his spot in science fiction history.

Recently, I sat down with Nimoy's son, Adam, for a one on one about life as the son of Leonard. Adam's book, The Most Human, chronicles Adam's tumultuous journey growing up in the shadow of an international super star, and how he says he tried to cope, but failed, at being the perfect son.

The book reveals how the son of Spock learned to navigate this tumultuous relationship— from Shabbat dinners to basement AA meetings—and how he was finally able to reconcile with his father—and with himself.

On Labor Day Weekend, the historic Fine Arts Theatre celebrates the six-decades-long enduring cultural impact of Star Trek with a “Super 70mm Star Trek 60th Anniversary Series” screening of the first six motion pictures featuring the Original Series cast members William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei and Walter Koenig. The Fine Arts Theatre is located at 8556 Wilshire Boulevard (at La Cienega Boulevard), Beverly Hills, CA 90211. 

Starting on Friday, August 30th through Sunday, September 1st, the “Super 70mm Star Trek 60th Anniversary Series” marks the 1964 production of the original “Star Trek” pilot episode that eventually became known as The Original Series.  

Launching with 1979’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture directed by Academy-Award winner Robert Wise, the series will also unspool 1982’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, 1984’s Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! – 1986’s Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, 1989’s Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, and 1991’s Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. 

 In honor of this unprecedented event, the Fine Arts Theater will screen ultra-rare 70mm prints of Star Trek II-VI, as well as presenting the restored “Star Trek: The Motion Picture The Director’s Edition” in 4K Digital. 

In addition to bringing these spectacular journeys into the far reaches of time and space back to the big screen, the Fine Arts Theatre will be hosting several of the talented and integral creative forces behind the legendary theatrical series. 

 

Schedule for the “Super 70mm Star Trek 60th Anniversary Series” as follows: 

Friday, August 30th:

 7:30pm

Star Trek: The Motion Picture The Director’s Edition, presented in 4K Digital, 

directed by Robert Wise, 

Series introduction by Ralph Winter

 

Saturday, August 31st

1:00pm

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

In Person: Nicholas Meyer and Adam Nimoy

 

8:30pm

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, presented in 70mm, directed by Leonard Nimoy

In Person: Robin Curtis

 

Sunday, September 1st

12:30pm

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, presented in 70mm, directed by Leonard Nimoy

In Person: Catherine Hicks

 

4:30pm

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, presented in 70mm, directed by William Shatner

In Person: Ralph Winter

 

8:30pm:

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, presented in 70mm, directed by 

Nicholas Meyer

In Person: Cliff Eidelman and Steven-Charles Jaffe

 

Tickets are available on the Fine Arts Theatre website, http://www.fineartstheatrebh.com and on the Fine Arts App available on Google Play Store and the Apple App store, as well as at https://www.fandango.com/ and https://www.atomtickets.com/.

Free Parking is available at the Beverly Hills City Garage, 321 South La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 after 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and all-day Saturday and Sunday. Free Parking is available at Parking Meters after 6:00 p.m., or after 7:00 p.m. Check signs carefully.

For further information, please call the Fine Arts Theatre at (424) 438-4013 or visit online at http://www.fineartstheatrebh.com. The Fine Arts Theatre has limited Box Office Hours. Box office will open at least 30 mins before the first show each day.