The 1966 version of the TV franchise was turned into a 2009 film, which was the first movie based on any of the "Star Trek" shows in seven years. The movie, starring Chris Pine as James T. Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock, was a reboot of the original series and was a box office and critical success, with a sequel planned for 2013. When Pine was told he had secured the part of Kirk, he wrote to actor William Shatner, who had originated the role, and Shatner sent him a letter back giving Pine his official approval.
