TrekInk: Review – Byrne’s ‘Romulans’ February 25, 2008
by Alex Fletcher , Filed under: Comics, Review , 43 comments
Cloaks, Trickery, and Romulans
In this TrekInk column we review IDW’s final issue in the "Alien Spotlight" series. Comic legend John Byrne doesn’t disappoint with this Romulan point of view from the classic TOS episode "Balance of Terror." We also take a look forward and preview Byrne’s upcoming projects with IDW (for both Trek and other comics).
Oscars: Trek Vets Pick Up Trophies + Trek Celeb Photos February 24, 2008
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 39 comments
The 80th Annual Academy Awards were held tonight at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. As TrekMovie.com reported last month, nine Star Trek alumni (present and future) were nominated for an Oscar this year including Michael Giacchino, the composer for the new Star Trek film. Of the nine ‘Trek’ nominees only two left with trophies and Giacchino wasn’t one of them. See below for our full coverage including photos from the show and Trek celebs spotted at Oscar weekend events.
The Collective: Star Tracks – Trek Stars Sing
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, Music, Trek Franchise , 63 comments 
Actors often have to sing for their supper, yet Star Trek actors have a tendency go above and beyond that. There is something about being on Trek that brings their inner Dion and Sinatra. While easy to mock these actors for "trying" to be singers, many have extensive singing and Broadway musical experiences. The latest effort is a new album, Dreamland, from TNG’s Brent Spiner. This has inspired this special Sunday edition of ‘The Collective,’ where we take a listen to some of the more memorable efforts offered from the Trek stars turned singers.
Cho Given Takei’s Blessing
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 119 comments
John Cho, Sulu in the new Star Trek, has been given the thumbs up by the original Sulu, George Takei. In an interview conducted at San Francisco’s WonderCon yesterday, Cho told SCIFI WIRE that, like his fellow cast members he was doing his best to “pay homage” to his predecessor and felt that he had “big shoes to fill,” but a lunch with Takei set his mind at ease.
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Sci-Fi Saturday: Saturns, Avatar, Star Wars, Iron Man, Starship Troopers 3, Watchmen, Lost…and TekWar! February 23, 2008
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 47 comments
This week in Sci-Fi news we have Saturn nominations, Jolene Blalock talking Starship Troopers 3, Cameron updating Avatar (and Saldana), Star Wars fans taking Lucas to ‘docucourt,’ news on the Akira movie, new photos from Watchmen, Iron Man and more plus some new trailers. Plus there are lots of Lost hints and spoilers and what everyone has been demanding…yes TekWar news!
Abrams: Moving The Date Not My Idea
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek (2009 film) , 164 comments
As reported in our recent CelebWatch, on Thursday JJ Abrams attended the US-Ireland Alliance pre-Oscar party that honored Trek alum Colm Meaney. ReelzChannel interviewed the director and got him to talk about the new Star Trek movie. Abrams said they were using the rainy weather to their advantage and also spoke about the release date change and possibly using Meaney in a sequel. VIDEO below.
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“Operation — Annihilate!” Screenshots and Video February 22, 2008
by Matt Wright , Filed under: TOS Remastered, TOS-R Screenshots/Video , 113 comments
Exclusive: Paul McGillion Talks Star Trek (and Gate)
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, ST09 Cast, Sci-Fi , 72 comments
Last September TrekMovie.com first broke the news that Stargate Atlantis actor Paul McGillion auditioned for the role of Scotty in the new Star Trek. After Simon Pegg got the job we were happy to report that Paul still landed a different (albeit smaller) role in the film. This week Paul talked to TrekMovie.com about his audition and his time on the new Star Trek as well as his impending return to Stargate.
Even More Yelchin: Now Talking Plot and Enterprise Designs
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 179 comments
Boy Anton Yelchin is certainly the chatty Cathy this week. While the new Chekov is promoting his film Charlie Bartlett (opening tonight), he keeps dropping more and more hints about the new Star Trek. The latest is from The Chicago Sun Times where the young actor talks about his first day on Enterprise, a bit about the plot and the design of the new Enteprise. check it out below. [minor spoilers]
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Science Friday: a moon, a cloak, a meteor , a laser and ‘Spock’s Brain’ a reality?
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 36 comments
Kayla, your TrekMovie science gal here bringing you your weekly dose of Science Friday! We have Cassini headed for the geyser-filled moon Enceladus, new developments in material science from cloaking technology to something (allegedly) resembling a Klingon disruptor, a meteor caught on video and a “Spock’s Brain” themed gadget of the week. Yes, something good came of “Spock’s Brain”! Don’t believe me? Read on!
CelebWatch: Shat Goes Oprah, Quinto Goes Political, Meaney Gets The Prize and Bana Gets The Girls February 21, 2008
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity , 76 comments
Greetings, Earthlings. This week, the Watch brings you news on upcoming Shatner projects, what Quinto was doing during the writers’ strike, a new Colm Meaney moment, interviews with Eric Bana, two Kurtzman/Orci movies getting pushed back, another award for Trek’s new composer, and much more! What, you don’t believe me? Just click “more” below and find out for yourself.
More Yelchin: On Spocks, Move To May, Accent and More
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 127 comments
In a new video interview with MTV, Anton Yelchin talks at length about Star Trek. The new Chekov talks about aliens, a ‘gracious’ meeting with Walter Koenig on the set, a photo shoot, working with two Spocks, the move to May and more. Check out the video plus a new excerpt from his Star Trek Magazine interview below.
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DeForest Kelley’s Assistant Talks New Book and Karl Urban
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast, TOS , 46 comments
Kristine M. Smith was a fan who became a friend and personal assistant to to DeForest Kelley, the original Dr. McCoy. Smith has already written one memoir on Kelley
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CBS Brings Trek Online – Paramount Goes Blu-ray
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, TOS, TOS Remastered , 100 comments
Today the shared owners of Star Trek are making moves in the digital world. First up is CBS who announced they are offering ‘classics’ from their television library to a new “CBS Audience Network” of sites. The initial programming consists of The Twilight Zone, Hawaii Five-O, MacGyver, Melrose Place and (most importantly) Star Trek (TOS). Shows are streamed in their entirety for free, with advertising.
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Yelchin: Chekov Is No Kirk Or Spock
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast, Star Trek (2009 film) , 227 comments
Anton Yelchin continues to do the rounds promoting the film Charlie Bartlett, opening this weekend. In a new interview with the Toronto Sun, the young actor goes into depth on his starring role as Bartlett and contrasts it with his very much supporting role as Pavel Chekov. The young Russian-born Yelchin says that he will be honoring Koenig’s classic accent, but also noted that Chekov is not exactly the center of attention. He also confirmed a certain plot point.
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