STAR TREK(R) THE TOUR Makes North American Debut January 18 at the Queen Mary Dome...

STAR TREK(R) THE TOUR Makes North American Debut January 18 at the Queen Mary
Dome in Long Beach, CA
INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT LETS GUESTS EXPLORE THE STAR TREK UNIVERSE THROUGH
SHOW-BASED SIMULATORS AND MULTIMEDIA ATTRACTIONS PLUS WORLD'S LARGEST
COLLECTION OF STAR TREK SETS, COSTUMES & PROPS

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- SEE Touring Productions and
Metropolitan Talent present STAR TREK THE TOUR, the largest interactive Star
Trek exhibit ever, which makes its North American debut on January 18th for a
limited engagement at the Queen Mary Dome in Long Beach, CA.
This unprecedented event will give the public the opportunity to step
inside the Star Trek world and become active participants in the legacy that
has captured the imagination of generations: From the chance to sit on a
starship bridge from the Original TV series to traveling through space on
motion simulators, STAR TREK THE TOUR offers the whole family the opportunity
to be fully immersed in the action. Plus, the Tour features the world's
largest collection of authentic Star Trek ships, sets, costumes and props from
all 5 TV series and 10 films over the last 40+ years.
William Shatner, who portrayed Star Trek's most iconic character, Captain
James T. Kirk, is the official Celebrity Ambassador for the tour and will be
making appearances at various times throughout the tour's multi-city run.
"STAR TREK THE TOUR promises to be the largest, most interactive and
entertaining Star Trek event ever presented to the public," Mr. Shatner said.
"This will truly be an impressive experience for the whole family and I am
happy to be associated with it."
Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 7th for American Express
Cardholders and will be available to the general public beginning December
15th. The tour lifts off in Long Beach, CA for a limited engagement, and will
run through February 17. Following the Long Beach / Los Angeles engagement,
the next 4 cities STAR TREK THE TOUR will visit are San Francisco,
Minneapolis / St. Paul, Chicago and Detroit.
Highlights of STAR TREK THE TOUR include:
-- The chance to take a ride through a Star Trek adventure in four
full-motion, show-based flight simulators.
-- An all-new multimedia Encounter Theater, built like a theater in the
round with 360 degree video screens. Computer-generated sequences put
visitors in the middle of the Star Trek action.
-- The opportunity for exhibit-goers to sit on a full-size Enterprise
bridge from the original TV series and have their photo taken and
superimposed with an image of the original cast -- including Spock,
McCoy and Scotty -- to look as if the Enterprise crew is standing
right next to them.
-- Detailed recreations of original sets from Star Trek: The Next
Generation(R), including Captain Picard's quarters, Dr. Crusher's sick
bay and the majestic NCC-1701-D Bridge.
-- The ability for guests to star with the original cast in an episode of
their choice and watch themselves interact with Star Trek icons such
as Spock and Scotty. Guests can take home a DVD of their cameo to
share with family and friends.

The 50,000 square foot exhibition is equal in size to nearly two football
fields filled with 250 tons of priceless Star Trek sets, original props,
costumes and creations. STAR TREK THE TOUR brings together some of Hollywood's
finest craftsmen and artists who created and shaped the signature look and
image of Star Trek over the years, including production designer Herman
Zimmerman, costume designer Robert Blackman, make-up artist Michael Westmore
and visual effects creator Dan Curry. All of these original Star Trek artists
lent their talents to STAR TREK THE TOUR to provide visitors with an
authentic, behind-the-scenes view. Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry's son,
Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, provides a rare insider's look at what it took to
make his father's vision into reality as he narrates a tribute to the man who
started it all. A complete audio tour is also available.
"Years in the making, the creation of STAR TREK THE TOUR has been a voyage
of discovery worthy of the show itself," explained Martin Biallas, CEO of SEE
Touring Productions, Inc, which is producing the event. "Over the past 10
years, we secured privileged access to the vaults for the Star Trek TV shows
and films, plucked select gems and tirelessly assembled the world's leading
collection of priceless Star Trek sets, ships, props and costumes. Now, we're
bringing Star Trek to life and inviting the public to experience it
up-close-and-personal in a way never before possible."
"The universal appeal of STAR TREK THE TOUR is undeniable," explained John
Scher, President of Metropolitan Talent. "It has something to offer for
everyone -- from 8-year-old children to 80-year-old grandparents, we have all
grown up with Star Trek and watched it become one of the most beloved and
popular series of all time. It has captured our imagination. Now, for the
first time, we're turning fantasy into reality. We're pulling back the curtain
to give the public an exclusive opportunity to step inside the Star Trek world
for themselves."
STAR TREK THE TOUR, under a licensing agreement with CBS Consumer
Products, is produced by SEE Touring Productions Inc. and presented by
Metropolitan Talent Inc.
Tickets to STAR TREK THE TOUR will go on sale on December 7th during an
exclusive 7-day pre-sale offer for American Express Cardholders. Beginning
December 15th tickets will be available to the general public. Tickets can be
purchased by calling 213-480-3232 or by logging onto
http://www.ticketmaster.com or http://www.StarTrekTheTour.com. Tickets will
be $30 for adults on weekdays and $35 on weekends. Special pricing is
available for children ages 12 and under: $16.50 weekday/ $17.50 weekend, and
for seniors 65+ and military personnel: $25 weekday / $30 weekend. Special
prices available for groups of 15 or more. Visit
http://www.ticketsforgroups.com or call 800.840.1157 for more information.
Exclusive VIP and travel packages are also available at
http://www.StarTrekTheTour.com. The show will be open 7 days a week, from
10AM-8PM Monday-Friday and 10AM-10PM on Saturday and Sunday. Weekday tickets
will be in effect Monday-Friday at 5PM; weekend tickets will be in effect
Friday at 6PM-Sunday.
SEE Touring Productions, Inc (SEE) is the established leader in 'themed
entertainment,' known for successfully producing and managing unique and
imaginative touring attractions for a global audience. Based on universally
familiar and popular entertainment properties, SEE-produced attractions let
the audience become a part of the event through interactive adventures and
multimedia technology. SEE has brought to life STAR TREK and TITANIC,
providing fans throughout the world with memorable experiences, and is now
launching its unique immersive tours here in North America. When SEE brought
STAR TREK to London, Dusseldorf, Vienna, and Singapore, it met with great
success, attracting 120,000-200,000 visitors in each city during its limited
engagements. SEE Touring Productions, Inc was founded by Martin Biallas in
1997 and is based in Los Angeles, CA.
New York-based Metropolitan Talent, Inc is a multi-faceted entertainment
company led by music industry veterans and co-CEOs John Scher and Al Cafaro.
Metropolitan Talent operates divisions including concert production
(Metropolitan Talent Presents), artist management (Bruce Hornsby, Little Feat,
Art Garfunkel, Grateful Dead's Bob Weir & RatDog) and independent record label
Hybrid Recordings (Johnette Napolitano, Gin Blossoms, Assembly of Dust, Jen
Chapin).
(R) & (C) 2007 CBS Studios Inc. All rights reserved. STAR TREK and related
marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc.
SOURCE STAR TREK THE TOUR

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+1-310-854-8187, ssmith@rogersandcowan.com, both of Rogers & Cowan for STAR
TREK THE TOUR