ShatnerWatch: Talking Abrams, Saving The Earth, Making A Pony? June 30, 2008
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner , 58 comments
It’s another Shatnerific Edition of CelebWatch. This week, we have Shatner discussing his life, his career, and (again) J.J. Abrams. This report also raises several questions: Will Boston Legal receive any Emmy nominations this year? Can Shatner save the Earth from everyone else? Is Shatner really designing new versions of My Little Pony? The answer to one of these questions can be read below!
“The Savage Curtain” Remastered Review + Screenshots & Video
by Jeff Bond , Filed under: Review, TOS-R Screenshots/Video , 148 comments
Star Trek The Experience Closing In September [UPDATED] June 29, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 272 comments
In May TrekMovie first reported that the future of the Star Trek The Experience at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas was in doubt after its contract ended in December. Recently we reported that talks were continuing to the end of this month, but apparently a decision has been made in the last couple of days and the contract will not be renewed. After over 10 years in operation, The Experience will close its doors in early September.
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Nichelle Nichols Almost Had ‘Star Trek’ Cameo?
by Greg Parker , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film), TOS , 62 comments
According Nichelle Nichols, the original Uhura, there was talk about her getting a cameo role in the new Star Trek movie. Nichols, who has previously spoken enthusiastically about visiting the movie set and meeting both the new Uhura (Zoe Saldana) and director JJ Abrams, made this new revaluation Saturday at the Supernova Pop Culture Expo in Perth Australia.
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Sci-Fi Saturday: Cloverfield 2, 300 2, Transformers 2, Batman 2 + Heroes, Atlantis, Jericho & more June 28, 2008
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 35 comments
This week we have good news on the follow-up to to 300 and bad news on the follow up to Cloverfield. Plus details on the Transformers and Dark Knight sequels along with more new trailers, images and movie posters than you can handle. In TV Land Jericho is still making news, plus we got Heroes details, Atlantis photos and more. Also the Saturn awards were this week and JJ Abrams Lost was the big winner. All that and more below.
FanMade: Production Updates On Phase II, Farragut, Hidden Frontier & Exeter + Enterprise Production + more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fan Productions , 58 comments
Summer seems to be the time for Fan Productions to do their filming. For this belated FanMade we have production updates from the producers of Phase II, Starship Farragut and Hidden Frontier, including some exclusive preview photos. We also have an update on the Filmation-style fan made animated series and a new Enterprise fan production that is all about action (figures). Lastly there is a rare update on Starship Exeter.
CelebWatch: Stardate 06.27.08 – Happy B’Day JJ Edition June 27, 2008
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity , 27 comments
This week, Celeb spied with its little eye an out of this world chat with the Shat, a Trek composer named as one of Michael Giacchino’s major influences, J.J. Abrams being political, the new Kirk and Spock out on the town, a new movie for Alexander Siddig, a potential series for John Billingsley, The Doctor and Q getting musical, and more. Plus lots of bdays to report, including one for JJ Abrams today! Read on!
Science Friday: Mars, Cars, Spins, & Skins
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 28 comments
This week is an exciting one for Mars scientists who found evidence for water ice and nutrients necessary for supporting life on the surface of Mars. Also in Mars news, the mystery of the "two-faced" planet might have been answered. This plus an accidental ‘electron spin’ discovery in the laboratory could lead to faster computers, a new ‘dermal skin regenerator’, and our gadget of the week: the GINA BMW shape-shifting car.
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AICN’s Knowles Reports on Star Trek Footage June 26, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 255 comments
JJ Abrams gave Aint It Cool News’ Harry Knowles a sneak peek of a few scenes the new Star Trek movie. Excerpts below.
[Obviously contains spoilers].
Paramount (and Star Trek) Not Coming To Comic-Con?
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 136 commentsAccording to Variety’s ‘Thompson on Hollywood’ blog, Paramount “will not be putting on any panels or bringing any stars to Comic-Con” this year. A Paramount spokesman notes that “the time is off” because all the geek-friendly Paramount movies (G.I. Joe, Star Trek, Transformers 2 and The Last Airbender) are all a year or more off.
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Mulgrew To Join Daniel Radcliffe In Equus On Broadway June 25, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, VOY , 34 comments
Exit Patrick Stewart and enter Kate Mulgrew, look out New York another Star Trek captain is headed to Broadway. Today it was announced that Kate Mulgrew (Voyager – Capt. Janeway) has been cast in the Broadway revival of Equus which starts its 22 week run in September. Mulgrew is the first American cast for the US run, joining Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter series) and Richard Griffiths (History Boys) who are reprising their roles from the London run of the play.
Great Links: TNG Classic, TOS Political, VOY Secrets + Capt. Elvis & more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links , 44 comments
In this week’s Great Links we have TNG being declared a modern classic with a little help from a star from The Office, but is it classic enough? Plus we have TOS invading US politics, Elvis on the bridge, secret Voyager images, a ‘living’ Enterprise and more.
Library Computer: Review + Author Interview + Exclusive Excerpt From “Myriad Universe: Infinity’s Prism” – Part 1
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, ENT, Review, TOS , 19 comments
This week, the Library Computer begins its look at the six ‘what if?’ tales of alternate history featured in the two new ‘Myriad Universes’ anthologies. We start with "A Less Perfect Union," an alternative take on the TOS era based on a successful Terra Prime and a solidly isolationist Earth. But history takes a turn again, and brings T’Pol along for the ride. We have a review, author interview and exclusive online excerpt.
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