{"product_id":"star-trek-first-contact-1996-movie-poster-australian-one-sheet","title":"STAR TREK - FIRST CONTACT (1996) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAR TREK - FIRST CONTACT (1996) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, Sir Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Directed by Jonathan Frakes, is in Very Fine+ Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This Australian One Sheet Movie Poster is in Very Fine+ Condition, Rolled as issued, Minor edge wear. Soft handling creases.\u003c\/strong\u003e This \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian One Sheet movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly collectable piece of 1990s science-fiction cinema memorabilia from the hugely popular \u003cstrong\u003eStar Trek franchise\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring imagery associated with the feature-film adventure starring the crew of \u003cstrong\u003eStar Trek: The Next Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this poster is an excellent addition for collectors of original movie posters, Star Trek memorabilia and science-fiction cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar Trek: First Contact (1996)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the eighth feature film in the long-running \u003cstrong\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/strong\u003e franchise and the second movie to feature the crew from \u003cstrong\u003eStar Trek: The Next Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Frakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, who also reprises his role as Commander William Riker, the film is widely regarded as one of the strongest and most successful Star Trek films. Combining spectacular science-fiction action, time travel and the terrifying return of the Borg, First Contact delivers a cinematic adventure that appeals to both dedicated Star Trek fans and audiences new to the franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film stars \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Stewart\u003c\/strong\u003e as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, commander of the USS Enterprise-E. The supporting cast includes Jonathan Frakes as Commander Riker, \u003cstrong\u003eBrent Spiner\u003c\/strong\u003e as the android Data, \u003cstrong\u003eLeVar Burton\u003c\/strong\u003e as Geordi La Forge, \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Dorn\u003c\/strong\u003e as Worf, \u003cstrong\u003eGates McFadden\u003c\/strong\u003e as Dr Beverly Crusher and \u003cstrong\u003eMarina Sirtis\u003c\/strong\u003e as Counsellor Deanna Troi. The film also introduces an unforgettable antagonist in the form of the \u003cstrong\u003eBorg Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e, portrayed by Alice Krige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins when the Enterprise-E is drawn into a major confrontation with the Borg, a cybernetic collective that has become one of Star Trek's most feared enemies. During the battle, the Borg launch a desperate plan to alter human history by travelling back in time. Their destination is the twenty-first century, shortly after humanity has survived a devastating global conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain Picard and the Enterprise crew follow the Borg through time and discover that the collective intends to prevent one of the most important events in human history: humanity's \u003cstrong\u003efirst contact with an extraterrestrial civilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The success of this historic event will eventually lead humanity towards a more hopeful future and the creation of the United Federation of Planets. If the Borg can change history, the future known by Picard and his crew may cease to exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crew's mission brings them into contact with \u003cstrong\u003eZefram Cochrane\u003c\/strong\u003e, played by James Cromwell, the brilliant but reluctant scientist destined to develop humanity's first warp-capable spacecraft. Cochrane's historic warp flight will attract the attention of the Vulcans and create the first contact that becomes a defining moment in the history of Star Trek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile part of the crew works on Earth to ensure that Cochrane successfully completes his historic mission, Captain Picard remains aboard the Enterprise-E to confront the Borg, who have infiltrated and begun assimilating the ship. The conflict becomes deeply personal for Picard because of his previous experience being captured and assimilated by the Borg. This history gives \u003cstrong\u003eStar Trek: First Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e a darker and more intense tone than many earlier entries in the franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screenplay was written by \u003cstrong\u003eBrannon Braga\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRonald D. Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e, both of whom had significant experience working within the Star Trek universe. The production successfully combined practical effects, visual effects and ambitious science-fiction production design to create the Borg, the futuristic Enterprise-E and the contrasting world of twenty-first-century Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the film's most interesting elements is its connection to the wider mythology of Star Trek. The story explores the origins of the future seen throughout the franchise while also providing a thrilling \u003cstrong\u003etime-travel adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e. James Cromwell's portrayal of Zefram Cochrane became particularly memorable, presenting the future hero of humanity as an imperfect and reluctant individual rather than a traditional larger-than-life figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1996, \u003cstrong\u003eStar Trek: First Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e was both a commercial and critical success and remains one of the most popular films featuring the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast. Its combination of Patrick Stewart's powerful performance, the menace of the Borg and the optimism at the centre of Star Trek helped create a memorable and enduring science-fiction adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eStar Trek: First Contact (1996)\u003c\/strong\u003e remains an essential title for fans of the franchise and collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Star Trek movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian One Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a fantastic piece of 1990s science-fiction cinema history and is an excellent display item for fans of Captain Picard, the Borg and the enduring world of Star Trek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Star Trek: First Contact (1996) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0117731\/\"\u003eTo find out more about Star Trek: First Contact (1996) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41351603912768,"sku":"STARTREKFC-96-AUOS-RLD","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/StarTrekFirstContact_1996_AustOneSheetDSVF.webp?v=1788234324","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/star-trek-first-contact-1996-movie-poster-australian-one-sheet","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}