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| ⚫ | In an [[alternate reality]] in [[2241]], {{alt|James T. Kirk|James Kirk}}'s [[Unnamed Humans (23rd century)#James T. Kirk's stepfather|stepfather]]'s [[Corvette]] was equipped with a Nokia [[Cellular phone|mobile telephone]]. His stepfather used this to contact Kirk when he took the [[car]] out for a joyride. ({{film|11}}) |
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| + | This was one of the few instances of [[product placement]] being used in a ''Star Trek'' production. |
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| + | Screenwriters [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] suggested in a question-and-answer session with fans that the company Nokia might have been nationalized by the 23rd century. [http://trekmovie.com/2009/05/22/orci-and-kurtzman-reveal-star-trek-details-in-trekmovie-fan-qa/] |
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| − | :''This is the second time {{w|product placement}} was used in a ''Star Trek'' production, the previous two being [[Michelob]] and [[Macintosh]] in {{film|4}}. It is not clear whether or not this indicates the existence of a profit driven corporate economy. It may be that familiar brand names are still used in the 23rd century, however product distribution may no longer depend on the accumulation of profit.'' |
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| − | + | The real-life Nokia was consulted by ''Star Trek'' property master [[Russell Bobbitt]] for the redesign of the [[TOS]] [[communicator]]. In addition, Nokia, in conjunction with [[Verizon Wireless]], created a marketing tie-in for ''Star Trek'', which included the launch of a website at [http://www.joinstarfleetacademy.com/ JoinStarfleetAcademy.com]. |
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| + | * [http://www.nokia.com/ Nokia on the Web] - official site |
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The mobile phone in the corvette.
Nokia was a telecommunications company located on Earth, providing telephone services across the planet, including mobile communications.
In an alternate reality in 2241, James Kirk's stepfather's Corvette was equipped with a Nokia mobile telephone. His stepfather used this to contact Kirk when he took the car out for a joyride. (Star Trek)
Appendices
Background information
This was one of the few instances of product placement being used in a Star Trek production.
Screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman suggested in a question-and-answer session with fans that the company Nokia might have been nationalized by the 23rd century. [1]
The real-life Nokia was consulted by Star Trek property master Russell Bobbitt for the redesign of the TOS communicator. In addition, Nokia, in conjunction with Verizon Wireless, created a marketing tie-in for Star Trek, which included the launch of a website at JoinStarfleetAcademy.com.
External links
- Nokia on the Web - official site
- Nokia at Wikipedia
- Template:NCwiki