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This is pretty comical for a car commercial!
http://io9.com/old-spock-battles-new-spock-in-the-greatest-car-commerc-493836696
http://io9.com/old-spock-battles-new-spock-in-the-greatest-car-commerc-493836696
Old Spock battles New Spock in Audi Commerical
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In summary, the "Old Spock battles New Spock in Audi Commerical" ad features a fictional battle between two versions of the character Spock from the Star Trek franchise, representing the rivalry between the original series and the newer films. Both Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto were involved in the development of the ad's concept and script, and the ad was generally well-received by fans and critics, although some felt it relied too heavily on nostalgia. There was some controversy surrounding the use of the Star Trek franchise for commercial purposes, but both actors were supportive of the ad.
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OMG, that is hilarious! 
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That is funny, Greg. Thanks for posting.
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That's classic ... thanks Greg! :)
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What suprised me was Leonard Nimoy's willingness to bring back memories of:
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That's really funny! I noticed the Bilbo Baggins song right away as well. For a second, I thought that Shatner got out of the last car. That would have been great.Related to Old Spock battles New Spock in Audi Commerical
What is the concept of the "Old Spock battles New Spock in Audi Commerical" ad?
The ad features a fictional battle between two versions of the character Spock from the Star Trek franchise, one played by Leonard Nimoy (the "old" Spock) and the other by Zachary Quinto (the "new" Spock) as they compete over who has the better car, the Audi S7 or the Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Why are there two versions of Spock in the ad?
The ad is an homage to the iconic character and the rivalry between the original Star Trek series and the newer Star Trek films. It also plays on the idea of the older generation (represented by Nimoy) and the newer generation (represented by Quinto) competing for dominance.
How was the ad received by fans and critics?
The ad was generally well-received by both fans and critics, with many praising the clever concept and the inclusion of both Nimoy and Quinto. However, some critics felt that the ad relied too heavily on the nostalgia factor and lacked a strong connection to the actual product being advertised.
Did Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto have any input on the ad's concept?
Yes, both actors were involved in the development of the ad's concept and script. They also had a say in the editing process and the final cut of the ad.
Was there any controversy surrounding the ad?
There was some controversy surrounding the ad's use of the Star Trek franchise and its characters for commercial purposes. However, both Nimoy and Quinto were supportive of the ad and felt that it was a fun and fitting tribute to their shared character of Spock.
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