Posts Tagged ‘Sulu’

Cho: Sulu Needed To Kick Some Booty

6th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

John Cho was delighted when he realized that Sulu was going to be a character who was active and not afraid to get into a fight when necessary.
As reported by TrekMovie.com, Cho was both nervous and excited about his version of Sulu. “I was thrilled he was out of his chair and getting into the [...]

Cho: Under Pressure

13th April 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Taking on the role of Sulu for John Cho meant worrying about honoring Star Trek and the fans.
As reported by Hollywood Today, it’s difficult to come in and take on the role of a character after another actor has done it. “I did feel pressure,” said Cho. “You’re doing a role that another actor did [...]

New Ad: Not Your Father’s Star Trek

13th April 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

A sixth action-filled Star Trek XI commercial is now airing and appears to be aimed at a larger non-Star Trek audience.
As seen at YouTube, “This is not your father’s Star Trek,” claims the new thirty-second ad for Star Trek XI. Much of the ad contains scenes shown previously, with new footage augmenting some of those [...]

More Star Trek XI Posters Appear

30th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Several new Star Trek XI character posters appeared at this year’s ShoWest conference and convention, held in Las Vegas this week.
As reported by Comingsoon.net, four character posters were seen at this year’s ShoWest, including John Cho as Sulu, Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy, Anton Yelchin as Chekov and Simon Pegg as Scotty.

Cho On “Changing Up” Sulu

9th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

John Cho’s respect for both George Takei and the character of Sulu will keep Cho from making too many changes in the character, minus the inevitable ones due to a change in actors.
As reported by Sci Fi Wire, Cho jokingly promised to make Sulu “Sexy, very sexy.” All kidding aside, Cho explained what he felt [...]

Takei: Cho Has The Panache To Play Sulu

5th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

George Takei says that John Cho is the right person to take over the role of the swashbuckling Sulu.
As seen at MTV, Takei, interviewed at the Oscars ceremony, was pleased with the choice of actor to play the role that he once played.