I can see him as Spock, but I have a hard time seeing Grunberg as Scotty

I don't know that any actor will look "right" to me. I'll just wait for the finished product.

"Enterprise" was enough Star Trek prequel material for a lifetime. I don't care for prequels.

The rumor is getting closer to truth. Quinto has been spotted at the San Diego Comic Con, which is where the announcement is supposed to be made at any minute. Also spotted there is Leonard Nimoy, who's rumored to be in the movie, possibly in scenes taking place some time after Kirk's death in Star Trek Generations due to the fact that Shatner's not in it and based on remarks made by Nimoy at a recent Trek convention.

Edit: Here's the new teaser poster, confirming the reports that JJ Abrams just wants to call it "Star Trek" without any numbers or other titles.

I don't know anything about Qunito, but seeing Nimoy as Spock on the big screen has me very, very excited. Love the poster too.

Can't wait until next December!

I guess you forgot a little game called Sid Meier's Civilization IV. Or how about a little episode of a little cartoon called Futurama?

Quinto as Spock. So lets see... attempt to make eyes more oriental looking which will probably make him look like a man dressed like a geisha. They will have to use some kind of NASA developed base makeup to cover up the permanent grey tint of his facial hair. I would have to see him in costume and makeup before I could really give Quinto a fair shake.

As for Kirk.. hmm. I think he should be easier to find someone young to portray him. Now all they need is the cocky, impatient, cowboy, womanizer attitude that Kirk had.

All they need is a cameo of Picard's great great grandfather in the Academy along with Kirk with his either French or British accent.

And further, from MSN.Com's front page, which I can't find anymore to link:

After "The Bourne Ultimatum," Damon has agreed to play Captain James Kirk. Will he play the beloved captain by the numbers or tap into whatever fire originally propelled young Kirk into space? Let's hope for the latter. Damon has yet to truly let himself go, to trust passion to transport him into terra incognita. For him, acting is still all about pain and control: "I always attribute that to my lack of imagination. For me, it's a question of researching the s*** out of something, and sometimes it works, and sometimes I end up with something I can barely bring myself to watch."

Huh... I think he'll do a good job, Damon's acting chops have really grown over last 10 years.

*sigh* I knew it was too much to hope that they'd get someone decent. At least it's not Affleck. *shudder*

They did get someone decent, Matt Damon is a really good actor especially in the bourne Trilogy and I have tons of faith in him to play Kirk.

That's probably because it's a rumor that's been flatly refuted by Matt Damon himself.

It's a quote, Dhel.

MATT DAMON! WE'RE GUARRRRRRDS!

Man, I liked the first Bourne movie. And I could suffer the second one. But please, please please please, let him two handed back punch and two footed flying kick the crap out of people or I refuse to accept him as Kirk. And NO SHAKEY CAM! And teach him to act smug and still manage to show a little charm.

ALL IS LOST! ABANDON SHIP! WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!

See: Talented Mr. Ripley, or as "The Nose" in the Last Ocean's movie. Boy gots skillz.

I can't believe anyone is debating who should be Kirk. It's not like Shatner is Olivier or even Samuel L "effing" Jackson. We are talking about TJ Hooker here.

You just need someone to camp it up a little, and sound authoritative when issuing the "Take us out of orbit Mr. Checkov" order for the 1000th time.

Even Johnny Damon can handle that!