Part 1:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZddhJTYOAWw

Part 2:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScDgaZRR7i8

Fans gathering to watch The Wrath of Khan (ST II) and 10 minutes of the new Star Trek movie (St 11) experienced a most unexpected and moving evening as Leonard Nimoy surprised them by attending the event.

First the scheduled film The Wrath of Khan was played but stopped after the film seemed to blur and break.  Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzmann and Damon Lindelof took the stage and asked whether anybody had questions about the new movie, obviously to buy time. While the first question is asked Leonard enters the stage, wearing a cap and a coat. He's caring a film can. The crowd goes enthusiastic. It is impossible to describe the joy and the applause.  He removes the cap and the thundering applause goes on. Leonard receives a standing ovation.

He interrupts the applause and asks (laughing): "What happened to the film? You don't have the technical, the technology to make this? I got here just in time. Tonight, about three hours from now, in Australia, they are running the Star Trek, the new movie. Will anybody of you be there?"  (laughing)

"No!" some shout and Leonard laughs again. "So, you're goanna see about 10 minutes of the movie? …  Won't you rather see the whole movie?"

The fans go wild. Total enthusiasm. The whole room is filled with shouts of joy and happiness. "Let's ask the majority: Who of you would rather see these 10 minutes of it?" Silence and laughter. "I think it's wrong that Australia should be the first to see the movie." Great response from the audience. "These guys have pout together a great movie", Leonard goes on referring to Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzmann and Damon Lindelof on stage with him. "And I think it should have it's opening right here tonight in Austin." Again the fans shout for joy. Leonard points on the film can and leaves the stage.

After the movie the thunderous applause does not want to end, only until all take the stage again. Comments and thoughts are welcome they say, encouraging the fans to post them. It is said that they are working on the next one. Again: Shouts of Joy and applause. They thank Leonard again saying that this would not have been possible without him.  "I haven't been into work like this for a long time and it has been a great, great joy.", Leonard says. "It was a project with very, very talented people and JJ is in Australia right now and (laughing) still watching the movie. ["It hasn't even started yet" is said, "Another 45 minutes"] Leonard laughs again. "Poor people".

"I can't tell you how much it means to all of us. Of course I am reminded of 1965. It means an awful lot to see this kind of product on the screen and your reaction to the screen. (Shouts and applause and Leonard shows that he is moved.) Your coming tonight, your appreciation of the film. I can't leave you without saying it: ‘Live long and prosper!'"

Everybody shouts and applauds. It is impossible to find words for this wonderful mood.

Fans report that they have cried because they were so happy.