Leonard Nimoy Talks Quinto Handoff, Oscar Snubs & More + Appearing This Weekend In Seattle March 11, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Nimoy , 11 comments
This weekend Leonard Nimoy will be appearing at the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle. The original Spock has done a couple of interviews with the local Seattle media to promote the event, where he talked about handing off his role to Zachary Quinto, why he still goes to cons, and if he thinks Star Trek was ‘robbed’ at the Oscars. Excerpts below.
John Cho Gives A Star Trek Sequel Update + Talks FlashForward and Harold & Kumar
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 27 comments
UPDATED: Star Trek’s new Sulu John Cho is currently working on the ABC sci-fi show FlashForward. He gave some interviews on a set visit this week to a number of sites, where he also talked a bit about the next Star Trek. Highlights, excerpts and the video below.
Happy Birthday, Anton Yelchin
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 16 comments
Time for another Trek birthday. Star Trek’s new Pavel Chekov, Anton Viktorovich Yelchin was born in Saint Petersburg Russia on March 11, 1989. That makes him 21 years-old today, so we would like to wish young Anton a happy birthday and have a drink on us (now that you are old enough to drink). See below to check in on the latest, including where you can see Yelchin rock out .
“Night of the Living Trekkies” Novel Imagines Trek Fans As Zombies
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Books, Fandom, Humor , 16 comments
Trekkies don’t tend to be a scary bunch, but what if they were less interested nitpicking your brain with Trek triva and actually wanted to eat your brain? That is the premise of a just announced satire novel "Night of the Living Trekkies" from Quirk Books (publishers of "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies"). More info on this new Trek mashup novel below.
Sci-Fi Movies Wednesday: Superman, Batman, Tron Legacy, Captain America, Iron Man 2 + more March 10, 2010
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 45 comments
In this week’s Sci-Fi Movies column, Christopher Nolan offers his first public comments on both Superman and Batman 3, there are new trailers for Tron Legacy and Iron Man 2, an update on Marvel’s search for Captain America (plus casting details for Smurfs and Conan), an updated synopsis for Thor and Marc Webb talking Spider-Man. Plus more, including Alien, Green Lantern and Sucker Punch all going 3D and the latest box office numbers, casting bites, images and videos.
Worst Star Trek Parody Ever
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Humor, Trek Franchise , 146 comments
There is a video that has gone viral in the last couple of days after being unearthed by EverthingIsTerrible.com, and it is by far the worst Star Trek Parody of all time. There is no attributed source, so not sure who to blame, but it seems to be some misguided attempt to use Star Trek to send some kind of Christian message, but it doesn’t even do that well. Check it out for yourself below.
Conventional Wisdom: Creation Star Trek Vegas & Dragon*Con Trek Track Shaping Up
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Trek Franchise , 38 comments
The two big cons this Summer are already shaping up to be chock full of Star Trek stars. Both the Creation and Dragon*Con have announced their initial confirmed guests lists and big stars from all five Trek series will be appearing. More info below.
Zoe Saldana Talks Sex & Race In Two New Magazine Cover Stories March 9, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 51 comments
Star Trek and Avatar star Zoe Saldana continues to climb the celebrity ranks. The actress is gracing the cover of two magazine’s April issues, and in one of the cover stories she lets us all know what she likes to do in her off hours (including the lights-off hours). And Saldana isn’t the only one making sexy news, there is a particular body part that is getting Chris Pine notice in another national magazine.
TrekDeals: Star Trek Online 44% Off at Amazon – TOS Blu-Ray For $40 at Best Buy
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Star Trek Online , 43 comments
For those bargain hunters there are a couple of good Star Trek deals out there right now. First up is the Deal of the Day at Amazon to get Star Trek Online for almost half off. There are also some great Star Trek Blu-ray deals, including Best Buy discounts on the TOS Blu-ray seasons, now going for only $40 each.
ShatWatch: Bill reads From Sh*t My Dad Says + Free Pilot Tickets + New Shatner Social Network March 8, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Sci-Fi, Shatner , 19 comments
We have a quick ShatWatch for you, with a new video of William Shatner reading some of the tweets that are the basis of his new sitcom Sh*t My Dad Says. We also have info on how you can see a taping of the pilot. Plus Bill has launched a new social networking site. More details below.
Big Bang Theory Producer Wants Leonard Nimoy For Cameo
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy , 38 comments
Recently it was revealed that Star Trek TNG’s Wil Wheaton will be returning to the CBS hit geek comedy Big Bang Theory, but could Leonard Nimoy be next? If the show’s producers have their way, we could see Sheldon meet his hero, the original Spock.
Post Oscar Report: Makeup Team Talk Trek + Stiller Video + Saldana & Pine Party Photos & Video + Apple Ad
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Paramount, ST09 Cast, Star Trek (2009 film) , 48 comments
OK one more wrap-up report on the 82nd Academy Awards. We have backstage report of the Star Trek makeup winners. Plus video and photos of Zoe Saldana and Chris Pine at the Oscar Parties, plus the new Apple iPad ad featuring the Star Trek movie. UPDATE: added video of Ben Stiller talking Star Trek and presenting Makeup award.
Star Trek Wins Oscar For Makeup + Pine & Saldana Present – Report + Photos & Video March 7, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 133 comments
The 82nd Academy Awards have just wrapped up and JJ Abrams Star Trek, has made franchise history by taking home Trek’s first Oscar, for Best Makeup. In addition some Star Trek vets took home Oscars, including Michael Giacchino for Up. Also, Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana were on hand as presenters. We have a full report, photos and links to videos and more below.
Photos: Star Trek On Oscar Red Carpet – Zoe Saldana + Chris Pine + more [UPDATED]
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity , 45 comments
The Red Carpet at the Oscars is still going, but we already have some pics of Star Trek stars, including Zoe Saldana. Check out the photos below, and check back for more updates as more photos come in.
Sci-Fi TV Sunday: LOST, V, Smallville, Fringe, Legend of the Seeker, SGU, Futurama + more
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 20 comments
This week’s Sci-Fi TV brings you up to date on all the latest renewals and new show news (Fringe, Smallville, Legend of the Seeker, Game of Thrones, Futurama), plus we have a big updates on LOST V, SGU and Warehouse 13. All that and more including the latest television ratings, casting bites and new images and video previews.
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