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FanMade: Review of Star Trek Phase II “Blood and Fire” Part 2 November 21, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fan Productions, New Voyages/Phase II, Review , 81 comments

It has been a long eleven month wait, but part two of Star Trek Phase II’s "Blood and Fire" has finally been released online. Decades after writing it as a script for The Next Generation, David Gerrold has finally realized his allegorical story, now set in the 23rd century. Find out how it all works out in the TrekMovie review [NOTE: Contains SPOILERS]

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Exclusive Video Interview: Orci and Lindelof Talk Star Trek Sequel (+ Fringe & Lost) November 20, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Interview, Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 91 comments

For the sequel to Star Trek, the writing team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman will be augmented by producer Damon Lindelof. At the Star Trek DVD/Blu-ray launch party TrekMovie talked to Orci and Lindelof about the next Trek, getting a status update, thoughts on their approach and what research they are doing. Bob also talked Fringe and Damon talked about the final season of Lost. See video interview below 

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TrekInk: Exclusive Preview of Star Trek Nero #4

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film) , 29 comments

After watching the Star Trek movie, many fans wondered "what was Nero doing for 25 years". The IDW "Star Trek Nero" series has been answering that question and next week the fourth and final issue finishes the story. And today TrekMovie has an exclusive preview.

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Science Friday: Utah Fireball + Enceladus Tiger Stripes + Unstuck Mars Rover + more

by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 31 comments

Is it really that time again? Yep, can you believe it, it’s already Science Friday! Catch up on sciencey goings on this week and watch the fireball that lit up Utah, get up close and personal with some tiger stripes, cheer on the Spirit Mars rover, and teach your computer to think like a cat! All this and more plus our gadget of the week: Frolicat!

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IDW Launches New Star Trek Comics App For iPhone/iTouch + Star Trek Movie on iTunes November 19, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, DVD/Blu-ray, Merchandise, Star Trek (2009 film) , 29 comments

This week iTunes has some new Star Trek items. First off, the new Star Trek movie is available to download (in HD) and it even has a special bonus feature. Also IDW Comics has released a new Star Trek Comics application that lets you buy and read digital comics on your iPhone or iTouch .

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Exclusive Video Interview: JJ Abrams Talks Star Trek Sequel November 18, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Interview, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 164 comments

Everyone wants to know what is going to happen in the Star Trek sequel. At the Star Trek DVD/Blu-ray launch party TrekMovie had a moment to talk to JJ Abrams. The producer talked about the status of the project, what he will do to boost international sales, if he will direct it, and yes, Khan, and more. See below for video. 

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Rumor Control: Nestor Carbonell NOT Being Eyed For Khan In Star Trek Sequel

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Rumor, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 162 comments

Now that the cycle is complete and Star Trek is on home video, it is appears it is time for the next cycle start up in earnest. In the last day their have been rumors running around the interweb that the Star Trek team are not only focusing on Khan for the sequel, but they are already settling on a specific actor, Nestor Carbonell. However, TrekMovie’s sources say it just isn’t so.

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VIDEO: JJ Abrams Presents Ben Burtt With HPA Award – Explains How Sound Designer ‘Salvaged’ Star Trek

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, ST09 Creative, Star Trek (2009 film) , 25 comments

One aspect of the new Star Trek movie that received universal acclaim is the sound design, and that much of that was due to Oscar-winner (and Star Wars vet) Ben Burtt. Last week, The Hollywood Post Alliance honored Burtt with their Charles S. Swartz Award, presented to him by JJ Abrams. You can watch video from the event below, where Abrams talks about how important Burtt was to Star Trek.

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New CBS Contest For Star Trek Movie Replica Captain’s Chair & Home Theater

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Contest, DVD/Blu-ray, Replicas , 44 comments

How would you like your own captain’s chair replica from the new Star Trek movie? Well Paramount has teamed up with CBS and Gamespot to give one away in a Star Trek giveaway that also includes a complete home theater, and a copy of the Star Trek movie. See below for details.

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Library Computer: Review of Star Trek Vanguard: Precipice

by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review, TOS , 21 comments

This week the Library Computer returns to the Taurus Reach to tie up loose ends and open the door for new discoveries as David Mack return’s to Starbase 47, in his new novel “Star Trek Vanguard: Precipice”, coming soon to bookstores.

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See R2-D2, Slusho, The Tribble, Friends & Family and more Easter Eggs in ‘Star Trek’ [UPDATED]

by Matt Wright , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Star Trek (2009 film) , 127 comments

As we reported over the summer, there are a lot of friends, family, and general Trek references throughout Star Trek (2009). With the release of Star Trek on DVD and Blu-ray we thought we’d try and hunt down all the cameo’s and visual references to other work by J.J. Abrams and other Star Trek series, along with a little droid friend from another franchise…

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TrekInk: Early Review of Star Trek: The Next Generation – Ghosts #1 November 17, 2009

by Mark Martinez , Filed under: Comics, Review, TNG , 10 comments

picard Sitting around a conference table with angry aliens talking diplomatic smack? Yes, Picard and the Next Generation crew are back on the job in the first installment of a five-issue mini-series from IDW Publishing due out Wednesday. TrekMovie has an early review.

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Photos From Paramount Star Trek Blu-ray/DVD Release Party

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, DVD/Blu-ray, Star Trek (2009 film) , 59 comments

Last night Paramount held a star-studded party for the release of Star Trek on home video. The party was held under the stars at the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles. Many of the Star Trek cast and crew were there, and we have photos from the red carpet, as well as from inside the party.  

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