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Phase II’s James Cawley Bringing Buck Rogers To The Web January 12, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fan Productions, New Voyages/Phase II, Sci-Fi , 149 comments

It looks like James Cawley, the man behind the most popular independent Star Trek production Star Trek Phase II, is going to be taking on another sci-fi classic. Today Cawley Entertainment announced it has secured the rights to create a web series based on the classic comic Buck Rogers. TrekMovie has the exclusive first details.

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Golden Globes Red Carpet Video Interviews With Pine and Quinto + More Pics

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 56 comments

As reported last night, the new Kirk and Spock (Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto), presented at the Golden Globe Awards. Before going on stage TV Guide talked to the pair about the new Star Trek movie and what it is like to be waiting until May. See video below, plus more Golden Globes pictures (including a couple of the ladies of Star Trek).

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See Pine and Quinto Present At Golden Globes January 11, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 105 comments

Tonight Star Trek’s new Kirk and Spock (Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto) had their first joint TV appearance as presenters at the 66th annual Golden Globe Awards airing tonight at 8PM on NBC. We have video from the show and pictures from the red carpet and the back stage press room.

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STO Update: Cryptic Q&A + New Screenshots

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 34 comments

This week Cryptic has some new released information for their upcoming Star Trek Online massive multiplayer game. In a new Q&A they answer some burning questions, plus they have released two new in-game screenshots. TrekMovie also has some thoughts on dates and how this game set in the 25th century may still (kind of) tie in to the new Star Trek movie.

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Sci-Fi Sunday: Watchmen, Tron, Ender’s Game, Hobbit, Prisoner, Flash Forward, Smallville + more

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 40 comments

This week the Fox/WB Watchmen Drama continues while WB continues to move forward with new promos and details. We also have a new character for Tron, dead or alive updates for Shazam and Ender’s Game and much more movie news, video and images. In TV news we have details on Braga’s Flash Forward, the new Prisoner, and Smallville’s future, plus lots of new promos and more. 

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CelebWatch: Stardate 01.10.09 [UPDATED] January 10, 2009

by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity , 51 comments

The first CelebWatch of the year, and boy do I have some goodies for you! There’s plenty of Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto news, including a join appearance tomorrow at the Golden Globes. There’s also movie news for the likes of Simon Pegg, Colm Meaney, and Marina Sirtis. Plus LeVar Burton and Wil Wheaton ‘twittering’ to each other, and much more. 

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IDW Releases 5-page Preview of ‘Countdown’ Star Trek Movie Prequel Comic

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film) , 223 comments

IDW has just released a five-page preview of the first issue of "Star Trek Countdown." the official comic prequel for the new Star Trek movie, which is coming out this month week. Check it out below 
 

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Library Computer: Review “Mirror Universe: Shards & Shadows” Anthology (Pt. 1) + 2010 Books Update January 9, 2009

by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review , 26 comments

Pocket Books’ successful foray into the Mirror Universe in 2007 paved the way for twelve new stories from Star Trek’s dark side. This edition of the Library Computer looks at five tales from January’s "Shards and Shadows" anthology. We also have an update and news on Pocket Books plans for big Trek mini-series in 2010.

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Science Friday: Growing Galaxy, Real Levitation, Gilligan Tech, Super Sledding + more

by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 30 comments

This week in Science Friday, we deliver a bigger Milky Way, levitation science, a super neat mini-copter, coconut cars, the biggest full moon of 2009, and the latest Cassini Update. All this and much more plus our gadget of the week: Slegoon!

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Exclusive Interviews: Picardo and McGillion Talk Stargate Atlantis Finale (and a little Star Trek)

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Sci-Fi, Star Trek (2009 film), VOY , 36 comments

Tonight five seasons of Stargate Atlantis comes to an end. Ushering in the finale  as part of the SGA crew are Robert Picardo, veteran of seven seasons of Star Trek Voyager and Paul McGillion, who has a small role in the new Star Trek movie. TrekMovie decided to check in with both for exclusive interviews talking about the SGA finale and a little Trek as well.  

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Star Trek Movie Getting Super Bowl Commercial January 8, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 118 comments

If you were looking for proof that Paramount is serious about promoting the new Star Trek movie, look no further. In another franchise first, Paramount has purchased time to run a Star Trek commercial during this year’s Super Bowl airing February 1st on NBC. Trek will be joined by a number of other movie spots from Paramount and other studios, details below.

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Profile and Exclusive Interview: Barney Burman – Prosthetic Makeup Designer for ‘Star Trek’

by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Interview, ST09 Creative , 78 comments

Today TrekMovie presents the first of a series of ‘get to know the crew’ features for the new Star Trek movie. This series will profile one (or more) of the folks who heads up a particular area. First up we introduce you to Barney Burman, who led the team making prosthetic make-up for Star Trek’s aliens. See below for a profile and exclusive interview.

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Pro-Abrams/Trek Paramount CEO Contract Extended + Hollywood Vet Predicts ‘Star Trek’ Blockbuster

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 106 comments

Today it was announced that Paramount CEO Brad Grey’s contract has been extended until 2014. One of Grey’s first actions after joining Paramount in 2005 was signing JJ Abrams and his Bad Robot production company to a multi-picture deal, which included Star Trek as its first big film. Abrams and Trek are now being cited as part of the reasoning for Grey’s extension.

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Star Trek Mag Nimoy Interview Excerpts + STM Planning 3 Movie Issues

by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Nimoy, Star Trek (2009 film) , 116 comments

The new issue of the official Star Trek Magazine has a very delicious interview with actor Leonard Nimoy, who reprises his role as Spock in the new Star Trek opening May 8th. In the interview, conducted in early October, Nimoy talks about J.J. Abrams, the cast, Spock’s importance in the film, Trek’s appeal and his expectations of the film, and much more. Excerpts below.

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First Look At Star Trek Movie Props January 7, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 393 comments

Thanks to Paramount’s promotional partner Lenovo, we now have the first detailed look at new props from the Star Trek movie. Starting tonight, Lenovo is displaying three genuine props from the new Star Trek movie at the CES Show in Las Vegas, and TrekMovie was there at the unveiling.

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