One of the writers of the new Star Trek movie's prequel comics has let slip that the ending of the comic will feature a cliffhanger that will involve some of The Next Generation crew and that the will feature in the opening minutes of the new film.
Quite how this will work out is leaving alot up to the imagination but i have faith it won't be ridiculous. That and it keeps up the Trek tradition of another cast member handing over the reigns to the new guys. Something the fans seem to love, me too.