Countdown To Cryptic’s Star Trek Online Announcement Ends Tonight July 27, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 50 comments
Since January when TrekMovie first linked Cryptic Studios and the MMORPG Star Trek Online (formerly being developed by Perpetual), it has become one of the worst kept secrets in the gaming biz. In early June Cryptic put up an un-labeled (but clearly Star Trek Online related) countdown timer on their website, and it hits 0:00 at midnight tonight (Pacific).
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Comic Con 08: Abrams Team Talk Trek At Fringe Panel July 26, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fringe, Orci/Kurtzman, ST09 Creative, Star Trek (2009 film) , 114 comments
4 out of 5 of the ‘Supreme Court’ behind the Star Trek movie hit the stage tonight at Comic Con, but they were there to promote their mysterious new show for Fox, Fringe. However, Star Trek could not be denied and it came up a few times during the panel discussion, with updates and post-production, thoughts on George Takei and who is the best villain Khan or the Borg. Details and video below
Sci-Fi Saturday: Updates from TCA, Comic Con and more
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 23 comments
In the last week we have had both the Television Critics Association event and of course Comic Con, so there is a whole lot going on out there in the world of Sci Fi news. Just too many things to mention in the quick summary so just click the more link and fill your brain genre goodness.
Comic Con 08: IDW Outlines Plans For Future of Trek Comics
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Comics , 27 comments
Star Trek’s comic book licensee IDW are here at Comic Con 2008 and TrekMovie had a moment to chat with the new Star Trek editor Andrew Schmidt, who broke down their plans for the rest of the year and into 2009, including what they hope to do for the Star Trek feature film.
Comic Con 08: Preview Of Mattel’s Star Trek SceneIt? Trivia Game
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Games, Merchandise , 22 comments
Mattel’s Star Trek Sceneit? game was first revealed at the New York Toy Fair in February, but at Comic Con 2008 we get the first good look at the game. Mattel was showing off new packaging, the board and a clip from the game. TrekMovie has those plus more details below. Plus Mattel has announced a new contest for fans to suggest trivia questions for the final game.
Comic Con 08: Diamond Select and Hallmark Reveal New Trek Items
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Merchandise, TOS, Toys , 46 comments
Two more Star Trek’s licensees are revealing new items at Comic Con 2008. Diamond Select Toys have a Star Trek III two-pack depicting Kruge and Maltz (and more). And Hallmark is showing off a prototype for one of their 2009 Keepsake Ornaments, depicting a scene from "The Menagerie." Pictures and more details below.
More Star Trek Footage Described Online [UPDATE: Denied] July 25, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Rumor, Spoilers, Star Trek (2009 film) , 136 comments
JJ Abrams and his team aren’t bringing any footage of their new Star Trek movie to Comic Con, but Aint it Cool News reposts that one of their ’spies’ has seen about a minute of the film and describes an elaborate space battle scene. [possible spoilers below].
UPDATE: Description denied by TrekMovie sources
Science Friday: Mars in 3D, GPS on the Moon, Cloud City on Venus, Junk from Space + more
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 17 comments
This week in Science Friday, we have more news coming in from NASA’s Phoenix lander, refrigerators in space, solving the mysteries of the Norhtern Lights, a lunar GPS system for future astronauts, and exploring possible cloud cities on Venus. All this plus our gadget of the week: Light Emitting T-Shirts by Phillips.
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Comic Con 08: Chris Pine Talks Quantum Quest, Star Trek and Shatner
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, ST09 Cast, Sci-Fi , 66 comments
Quantum Quest, a new animated 3D film that blends science and science and science fiction, sports an voice cast including a number of Trek stars such as Bob Picardo, Brent Spiner and both Kirks, Chris Pine and William Shatner. At a panel at Comic Con on Thursday, Pine ‘appeared’ in a taped video to talk about the film, and he also talked about the new Star Trek movie…and Shatner!
Randy Pausch Has Passed Away
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 61 comments
Dr. Randy Pausch, the inspirational professor and Trek fan who has a cameo in the new Star Trek film, has passed away. Professor Pausch died at his home in Virginia this morning, bringing to an end his battle with pancreatic cancer. His celebrated ‘last lecture’ inspired millions, including director JJ Abrams who reached out to Pausch personally and offered the role.
Fans Banned From Bringing Trek Memorabilia To Stewart’s Play July 24, 2008
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Merchandise, TNG, Trek Franchise , 106 comments
The Royal Shakespeare Company may want sci-fi fans to show up to see their production of Hamlet starring Star Trek The Next Generation’s Patrick Stewart and Doctor Who’s David Tennant, but apparently they don’t want fans to bring any of their stuff. Although they are allowing autographs, the producers have banned the signing of any Trek or Who memorabilia.
Comic Con 08: Mattel Reveals New Star Trek R/C Toys & Sparks A Movie Rumor
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Merchandise, TOS, Toys , 64 comments
It was just in June that CBS announced their new Star Trek licensing deal with Mattel, the world’s largest toy company, and we have already seen the beginnings of the 20Q product and this week at Comic Con Mattel are showing off prototypes of their very cool line of Tyco RC Flyer toys, which apparently have started new some new rumors, which we will debunk.
CelebWatch: Stardate 07.24.08
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity , 38 comments
This week the Watch brings you: images of Patrick Stewart caught in the act (of rehearsing, that is); Rene Auberjonois playing priest for real; sad news for those hoping to see Colm Meaney on Mars; George Takei’s gameshow victory; a challenge to Trek fans from Robert Picardo; and more! In the immortal words of LeVar Burton, you don’t have to take my word for it; read below to see for yourself!
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Comic Con 08: Star Trek Takes Half Of Paramount’s Booth + Possible New Image?
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film) , 62 comments
TrekMovie has been reporting that the new Star Trek movie will have a ‘presence’ at the Paramount booth at the 2008 Comic Con taking place in San Diego. The con opened to day, revealing the presence takes up half the booth. The ‘under construction’ theme is in full force with girls handing out construction jobs and new promotional items tied into the new Star Trek movie. Plus there is a new Star Trek-related website (with a possible new image).
Exclusive Interview: Leonard Nimoy – Excited To Be Spock Again July 23, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Nimoy, ST09 Cast, Star Trek (2009 film) , 180 comments
Possibly more than anything else, the inclusion of Leonard Nimoy has given Trek fans a sense of security for this new Star Trek film from JJ Abrams. In his second interview with TrekMovie.com, the once and future Spock talked about what it was like to return to the role he made famous, and also provided his thoughts on the new film (including some interesting new tidbits).
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