Abrams Talks Star Trek Cast, Characters, Themes and More in New UK Video Interview November 30, 2008
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek (2009 film) , 354 comments
The UK’s Sky Movies Channel has a ‘35 Mil’ show dedicated to the new Star Trek movie with an excellent exclusive interview with director JJ Abrams. Being that this interview was done at the time of his recent ‘preview tour’ and release of the trailer, Abrams is very forthcoming about the cast, characters, themes and the future of the franchise. Full video below with transcript.
TrekMovie’s Star Trek Holiday Shopping Guide
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Books, Comics, DVD/Blu-ray, Merchandise, Replicas, Toys , 33 comments
The weekend following Thanksgiving is traditionally the big start to the holiday buying season and for Trekkies there are quite a few brand new Star Trek items to fill your stockings. TrekMovie has compiled a comprehensive guide to all the new collectibles, toys, figures, books, DVDs and replicas being released this holiday season.
Sci-Fi Saturday: Wolverine, Hulk, Iron Man, Avengers, BSG, Heroes, Futurama, + more November 29, 2008
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 42 comments
In genre movie news this week we have the latest on sequels to Iron Man and Hulk and prequels to X-Men and I Am Legend, and to top it off a possible Buffy movie. Plus movie trailers and images. In TV news there are more details for the return of BSG and the latest on genre shows for 2009 and the creator of Heroes has an apology, plus of course TV images and previews and more.
New Images and Details For Star Trek Online Game
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 62 comments
The second biggest Trek project behind the new Star Trek movie is the massive multiplayer role playing game, Star Trek Online. Over the summer this game was taken over by award winning game-maker Cryptic Studios who hope to release it in late 2009. This week they have released some new information and screenshots on this exciting new Star Trek game.
UPDATE: Intel Updates Star Trek Site With USS Kelvin Ship & Crew Details/Images + New Contest November 28, 2008
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 550 comments
UPDATE: Intel, a promotional partner for the new Star Trek movie, has updated their boldlygo.intel.com site with an interactive tour of the USS Kelvin revealing more images and details of the ship and its crew. There is also new contest site with a Kelvin desktop, a sweepstakes for a laptop and a promise of a 2009 contest for tickets to the premiere of the Star Trek movie. [SPOILERS]
Roddenberry & Star Trek Honored In Thanksgiving Day Parade [UPDATED] + A Shatner Thanksgiving November 27, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Fandom, Great Links, Shatner, Trek Franchise , 89 comments
Star Trek continues its return to popular culture consciousness this year with everything from magazine covers to movie trailers in anticipation of the new feature film. Yet another example is seen at the 72nd Annual Sun Bowl Parade in El Paso, Texas this Thanksgiving Day.
A Thanksgiving Look At Great Meals In Star Trek History November 26, 2008
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: List , 95 comments
Many cultures celebrate what are called Days of Thanks or Harvest Festivals, from Erntedank of Germany to Thanksgiving in Canada and the United States. This Thursday, the US celebrates its Thanksgiving Day with parades, time off from school, holiday decorations, and most especially with food. Today TrekMovie takes a look at some of Star Trek’s greatest feasts.
Conventional Wisdom: A Guide To Upcoming Conventions
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 29 comments
Although Summer is the high time for conventions, there are still events to find your favorite stars and purchase autographs and Trek goodies between now and next May. With the new Star Trek film out next year, it should be an exciting time for conventions. TrekMovie provides a quick guide below to help you get your con on.
New Version Of Star Trek Trailer – Now with three FOUR Spocks
November 25, 2008
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 712 comments
One of the big missing pieces from the Star Trek movie trailer released last week was Spock. Of course Zachary Quinto appears as young adult Spock (and Jacob Kogan as kid Spock), but what about SPOCK (as in Leonard Nimoy). In the TrekMovie comments co-writer Roberto Orci has been dropping hints that a new Nimoy-iffic trailer was on the way, and today it has arrived, check it out below.
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Great Links: Trekkies Out And Proud Edition
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links , 63 comments
Is it time for the Trekkies to come out of the closet? The Links explores. We also have Trek showing up in a sitcom (again), in a car commercial (again) and on a game show (again). All that plus Kirk and Picard fused into some sort of supercaptain, some great fan made video mashups, how Trek has influenced a new baseball stadium and more, all below.
Mark Altman’s Take On The JJ Abrams Star Trek Preview November 24, 2008
by Mark A. Altman , Filed under: Editorial, Star Trek (2009 film) , 325 comments
TrekMovie Editor Anthony is not the only site contributor who attended the Paramount "Star Trek" preview in Los Angeles last week (see his report). Also on hand was writer/producer Mark Altman ("Free Enterprise"), who weighs on the new Trek from his unique perspective and with his formidable ‘Trekspertise.’ [SPOILERS]
New Star Trek Movie Likely Headed For IMAX
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 65 comments
Next summer’s Star Trek movie is going to be big and quite possibly literally big, as in IMAX big. FirstShowing.net is reporting that it looks like the new Star Trek film will be presented in IMAX format. Although the film was not shot with IMAX cameras it can still be converted to the larger IMAX format.
More Details and Promotional Image For Star Trek Movie Prequel Comic
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film) , 142 comments
Last month TrekMovie reported that IDW will release a comic book prequel in January for the new Star Trek film from JJ Abrams. Today IDW issued an official announcement related to that book, including a promotional image and some comments from the IDW editor and Star Trek movie co-writer Roberto Orci. [UPDATE: plus a comment from artist David Messinia]
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