Nimoy Log: This Is Big December 23, 2007
by Leonard Nimoy , Filed under: Nimoy, Star Trek (2009 film) , 88 comments
The following is our second guest blog from Leonard Nimoy as he returns to the role of Spock for the new Star Trek movie.
I have now spent several shooting days on the various sets of the new film. Security has been held tight.
Science Saturday: December 22, 2007 December 22, 2007
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Science/Technology , 32 commentsToday in Science Saturday brings you news on personal shuttle pods, the possibility of replicator-type printers, the ‘litterbugs of the universe’, a material with limited cloaking ability, and a galaxy that takes bullying to the next level.
Of Gods And Men Part 1 Released + Review
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Of Gods and Men, Review , 238 commentsAt 17:01 PM part 1 of the long-awaited independent film Star Trek of Gods and Men was released. See below for a quick review [includes spoilers]
Frakes Proud To Be ‘The Guy From Star Trek’
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film), TNG , 73 comments
Nearly three years since Jonathan Frakes last stepped foot on a Star Trek set, the actor who portrayed Commander William T. Riker recently sat down with Dreamwatch Total Sci-Fi to discuss The Next Generation. When asked if he and his castmates expected TNG to play such a huge part in their lives, Frakes replied:
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Urban: Bones Still Irascible December 21, 2007
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 49 comments
It appears that Karl Urban (the new Dr. McCoy) is doing the rounds for CBS’s mini-series Comanche Moon in which he plays a Texas Ranger and of course reporters are using the opportunity to talk Trek. Urban told TV Guide that he is “not allowed to say” whether or not he will be delivering McCoy’s trademark line “I’m a doctor, not a [blank],” but he did talk a bit about the character of McCoy.
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Lindelof: It’s Not Your Daddy’s Star Trek + Quinto On Chemistry With Pine
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 145 comments
Hollywood.com has a new overview article on the new Star Trek movie, which includes some quotes from producer Damon Lindelof and others. Lindelof didn’t get into any plot details, but implied that some of the rumors out there may merely be guesswork. We know that Lindelof and co-writer Roberto Orci are the card-carrying Trekkies on the project, but Lindelof feels it is important to have the film appeal beyond just the fans.
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Star Trek Gets Elfed
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Humor , 16 comments
(Click to see the Kirks and Spocks dance)
Security Makes Star Trek A No Smoking Shoot – Ryder Not Happy December 20, 2007
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 136 comments
The secrecy of the new Star Trek film is becoming legend in Hollywood. In an interview earlier today Karl Urban (McCoy) noted that it was the most difficult thing to deal with and it appears he isn’t alone. Contact Music is reporting that security concerns have resulted in a smoking ban, and apparently Winona Ryder (Amanda Grayson) is ‘furious.’
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Urban Talks McCoy + Surprise Guest On The Set
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 65 comments
Another actor we haven’t heard much from is Karl Urban, the new Dr. Leonard McCoy. The actor is appearing in the CBS mini-series Comanche Moon in January and in an interview about that he also took some Trek questions. Urban tells TheDeadbolt.com that it is difficult for him to deal with all the security surrounding the film, saying “you feel your freedom is a big challenge.” Urban also talked about the faithfulness of the characters and a surprise guest who dropped by the set…
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Star Trek: The Christmas Tree
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise , 38 comments
Since 1991 Hallmark has been selling Star Trek themed Christmas ornaments and we have almost every single one. This year we have 30 of them on display, which is just over half of the total collection. See below for a video tour ‘Star Trek: The Christmas Tree.’
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Video Clips From Shatner’s Live Chat
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Books, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film) , 54 comments
Last week William Shatner participated in a live webchat on PalTalk.com. The first question he was given was actually chosen from the talkback in the TrekMovie.com talkback article announcing the event. Below is the answer to that question and a couple of other Trek related clips.
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Long Beach City Staffers Invited To Watch Star Trek Filming December 19, 2007
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 51 comments
A week ago it was reported that the production crew for the new Star Trek movie was headed to Long Beach, California for some location shooting. The film makers wrapped up their work at the City Hall on Friday, but before they left they gave a few select people a treat.
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USA Cancels 2 Shows From Trek Vets
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 30 comments
The USA Network has given the axe to two genre shows co-created by Star Trek veterans: The 4400 and The Dead Zone. The 4400 was created by Scott Peters and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine writer and producer Rene Echevarria. The Dead Zone was created for television by Deep Space Nine & Voyager co-creator Michael Piller with his son, Shawn Piller (who wrote for TNG and VOY). Both shows also featured a number of Trek vets both in front of and behind the camera.
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Shatner In The Movie Saga Still Not Over
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast, Shatner , 311 comments
Over the last few months there have been a lot of stories regarding whether William Shatner will or will not be in the new Star Trek movie. Periodically a report crops up that claims to have the definitive answer one way or another. The latest is a new report at Moviehole claiming ‘final confirmation’ from co-writer and executive producer Roberto Orci that Shatner will not be in the film. However, it appears they have jumped the gun.
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Star Trek Shows Up On Jeopardy! December 18, 2007
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 53 comments
Last night one of the categories on the game show Jeopardy! was “Star Trek Jargon.” All of the clues were answered on the show correctly, with three being answered by the overall winner Max Zarou. See the questions below…the first TrekMovie.com reader to answer them all correctly wins a 2008 Star Trek Calendar.
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