Great Links: Garbage Trek, Fandom Fight, Fan Art, Redshirts + more August 27, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links , 40 comments
Did you know that Star Trek is a great way to teach your kids to pick up trash, well that is just one of the fasciniting bits of Trekdom that you can find in this week’s Great Links, along with another fandom debate, cool fan made posters, and ode to the red shirts and much more.
Exclusive Preview Of New Star Trek Collectibles Guidebook (and Magazine) August 26, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Books, Memorabilia, Merchandise, Toys , 76 comments
The history of Trek collectibles goes back over 40 years and with a new movie on the way, the amount and variety of Trek merchandise is only increasing. To help both newbies and hard core collectors, a new guidebook and magazine dedicated to Trek collectibles are on their way, and TrekMovie.com has an exclusive first look at both.
SciFi ENT & TNG Marathons + Nemesis AMC Premiere [UPDATE: Trek Trivia Quiz w/ Prize]
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: ENT, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), TNG, Trek Franchise , 121 comments
This week there are some happenings for Star Trek on TV. Firstly the last Trek film, Nemesis, has its network TV premiere on the AMC Network, with more showings later in the week. Plus the Sci-Fi Channel has two Trek marathons lined up for Labor Day weekend. There are also some changes ahead in the fall schedule for Trek on cable.
Pegg: Star Trek Not A Remake
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: ST09 Cast, Star Trek (2009 film) , 174 comments
There has often been much debate about terms like remake, reboot, etc as they apply to JJ Abrams new Star Trek movie. Simon Pegg (the new Scotty for Star Trek), a self-described geek who knows the difference, addressed this issue in the latest issue of Starlog Magazine.
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William Shatner Still Not In Star Trek Movie – Final Cut Weeks Away August 25, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, ST09 Cast, Shatner , 331 comments
For those who may not have picked up on this yet, William Shatner is not in the new Star Trek movie, yet rumors and conjecture persist that maybe he is. But a new pair of interviews with both Shatner and Star Trek director JJ Abrams denying Shat is in the movie should be the final word on this saga.
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Library Computer: Exclusive Preview of ‘Star Trek 101′ + Trek Companion Books Retrospective
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Books , 36 comments
Next month, Pocket Books returns to the world of Star Trek reference books with the release of "Star Trek 101," written by Trek insiders Terry Erdmann and Paula Block. TrekMovie has an exclusive preview of the book and we also take a look back at Pocket’s history of Star Trek ‘companion’ books.
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Quinto Talks Trek Story, Secrecy and Heroes Villains
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 54 comments
Our friends at CreationTV had a chance to talk to Star Trek’s new Spock at the Star Trek con in Vegas. Zachary Quinto focused on how he is keeping the secrets and what it was like working with JJ Abrams and Leonard Nimoy, but also may have revealed something important about the film itself. He also talked about the upcoming season of Heroes, see below for video.
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Saldana Needed Some Convincing To Take On Uhura
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 67 comments
About a year ago TrekMovie.com broke the news that Zoe Saldana had been offered the role of Uhura in the new Star Trek. At the time it wasn’t clear if she would take the role, due to her obligations shooting another Sci-Fi blockbuster, Avatar. Now in a new interview Saldana reveals that the director of that film helped talk her into taking the Trek job. The actress also talks more more about Uhura and her possible future as well as JJ Abrams’ respect for the fans.
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Review: Master Replicas Starfleet Assualt Phaser + Exclusive Preview Of Mark IX Tricorder August 24, 2008
by Jeff Bond , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Replicas, Review , 65 comments
One of the coolest Star Trek props ever is the Starfleet Assault Phaser from Star Trek V and Star Trek VI. Now you can have your own, courtesy of Master Replicas. We have a full review with photos and videos, plus an exclusive video preview of the upcoming MR Mark IX Tricorder.
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Sci-Fi Sunday: Superman Reboot, Arnie Cameo, Stargate Does Voyager, The Return of the Hoff + much more
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 72 comments
The ripples of Summer 08 are already starting–while work on the Iron Man sequel starts, the success of The Dark Knight gets WB to rethink the future, including Superman. In TV news The Stargate franchise is also headed for a Trek-like rethink, while David Hasselhoff is ready for his own reboot. All that plus tons more news, pics and videos below.
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Pegg Talks Scotty, Drinking and Doohans August 23, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 50 comments
Recently Chris Pine stated that he is not impersonating William Shatner in his portrayal of James T. Kirk and it appears that Simon Pegg is taking the same approach. In a new Comic Con interview with AICN, Pegg talks about focusing on the character of Scotty, and also what it was like working with James Doohan’s son Chris, who also has a role in the film.
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More Details On Alternate Reality Collective DVD Set + TOSR Season One Price Drop
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Trek Franchise , 37 comments
CBS Paramount has just released the final details on the September 16 release of the Star Trek: Alternate Realities DVD Fan Collective. We have a full list of the special features, more packing art and news on the special promotional figure giveaway. Plus the Season One of the Remastered Trek has dropped in price to fall in line with Seasons Two and Three.
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Kevin Smith (Sort of) Reviews Star Trek August 22, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 115 comments
TrekMovie previously reported that JJ Abrams has completed a first rough cut of his Star Trek movie and now it appears that he is showing it off. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back director Kevin Smith was a guest on KROQ’s Kevin and Bean show this morning and the subject of the new Star Trek movie came up with Smith giving a positive review of the movie, but in a roundabout way.
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CelebWatch: Stardate 08.22.08
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity , 32 comments
The Watch was busy watching celebs instead of the clock, so it’s a bit late. Anyway, this week we have Shat making a top celebrity spokesmen list, a new play for Avery Brooks, Takei going to Red Alert 3, an injured Wil Wheaton being named a major internet influence, and more. Oh, and sad news: Simon Pegg is not a Bastard. Read below to see what I mean.
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Abrams: Star Trek Is Worth The Wait
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Fringe, Star Trek (2009 film) , 96 comments
JJ Abrams and pals are gearing up for the September 9th premiere of their new TV show Fringe. In a new interview promoting the show at TV Guide, Abrams was also asked about his Star Trek movie where he described what what we have in store in May 2009 and what it was like working with Leonard Nimoy.
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