'Star Trek Beyond' Cast Pays Tribute To Leonard Nimoy In Latest Charity Video

By Ethan AndertonAug. 25, 2015 11:30 am EST

Thanks to the Omaze charity efforts of the Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign, we've gotten some glimpses behind the scenes of the forthcoming sequel Star Trek Beyond, including some new aliens, the new Starfleet uniforms, and the cast showing off their best dance moves on the bridge of the Enterprise.

And with one week left to donate, thereby earning the chance to win a walk-on role in the move from director Justin Lin, a new charity video has just surfaced with a Star Trek Beyond charity video that also acts as a Leonard Nimoy tribute, complete with the cast giving Spock's customary farewell.

Here's the Star Trek Beyond charity video tribute to Leonard Nimoy from Omaze:

As you can see, Zachary Quinto, who plays the latest iteration of Mr. Spock, guides us through this quick tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy. And you yourself can pay tribute to Nimoy by donating to this great charity cause as one of the recipients of benefiting from Omaze's charity work is St. Jude's Children's Hospital, as put forth by Susan Nimoy, in honor of her husband.

If this is the first you're hearing of the Omaze charity campaign with Star Trek, below you'll find all the pertinent information, including where the money is going and what you have a chance at winning, just for giving back a little bit.

The Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign supports the cast's personal selection of nine global causes, which will each receive equal portions of the funds raised when fans enter for a chance to win a walk-on role in director Justin Lin's Star Trek Beyond, the third film in the blockbuster franchise, to be released on July 8, 2016. The campaign runs from 12:01 a.m. PST on July 14th until 11:59 p.m. PST September 1st.

To coincide with the campaign's launch, cast members John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba recorded a special video message on the iconic Starship Enterprise bridge set. The video, released today, kicked off production and features the cast inviting fans to make franchise history as the first fans to ever win a walk-on role in a Star Trek movie. For each $10 contribution made through the Omaze fundraising platform, eligible participants will be automatically entered for a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Star Trek: To Boldly Go Grand Prize winner and a guest will:

Fly to Vancouver and stay in a 4-star hotel

Go behind the scenes of Star Trek Beyond, hang with the cast, and experience the filming of the movie

Be transformed by hair, makeup and costume teams into a Star Trek character and filmed for a scene in Star Trek Beyond

In addition to the Grand Prize Winner, six additional winners will be randomly selected throughout the campaign to form the honorary "Star Trek: To Boldly Go" crew. Star Trek: To Boldly Go is the first Omaze campaign to have winners every

week.

The Star Trek: To Boldly Go Crew will:

Visit the closed set and meet the cast of Star Trek Beyond

Be among the first to see scenes from the latest film

Travel to Vancouver

By donating directly to Omaze.com/StarTrek, fans will be supporting these nine global causes:

Brave Beginnings, an organization dedicated to ensuring that ventilators and life-saving neonatal equipment are always available to newborns in critical need. Nominated by Zoë Saldana.

Camp Sunshine, a place where children with life-threatening illnesses and their families can regroup, reenergize, and restore hope for the future. Nominated by Anton Yelchin.

Direct Relief International, one of the premiere disaster relief organizations that operates worldwide. Nominated by Zachary Quinto.

Heaven Homes, an organization helping establish children's homes and centers, while providing secure, safe and loving environments where children can be nurtured to realize their full potential. Nominated by Idris Elba.

KidsCan, an organization that provides food, clothing and healthcare to disadvantaged youth in New Zealand. Nominated by Karl Urban.

Koreatown Youth & Community Center, an organization serving the evolving needs of the Korean American population in the greater Los Angeles area as well as the multiethnic Koreatown community. Nominated by John Cho.

Make-A-Wish, whose remarkable work is making wishes come true every day for children suffering from lifethreatening illnesses. Nominated by Chris Pine.

Time is Precious, an organization helping to create a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for children, which in return helps assist with their treatment and recovery. Nominated by Simon Pegg.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization that is leading the way in advancing cures for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Nominated by Susan Nimoy in honor of Leonard Nimoy.

In addition, fans who donate set amounts larger than $10 can receive special limited edition Star Trek rewards including t-shirts, posters, a cast-autographed red shirt, an advanced private screening of Star Trek Beyond, and a replica Captain's chair.

Visit Omaze.com/StarTrek to learn more about this new initiative. "Live long and prosper."