Star Trek Guide To NY Comic Con 2009 February 6, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 28 comments
Today is day one for New York Comic Con. Although not as massive as the Summer Comic Con in San Diego, this is still a big event. Attending the event are a number of Star Trek licensees who have booths as well as some Star Trek related panels. Also in attendance will be Marina Sirtis and a few other Trek celebs. See below for a list of what Trek fans can add to their list of things to do at NYCC.
Science Friday: Quantum Teleporter, Green Comet, Google Mars + Lizard Spock The T-Shirt & more
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 35 comments
This week’s Science Friday will teleport your entangled molecules, crash the Earth into a big green comet, explore the depths of oceans and solar system in 3D, traverse dangerous Martian terrain, and school you with our gadget of the week: Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock tee! All this and more is waiting for you! All you’ve got to do is click “more”…
Bruce Greenwood Compares Chris Pine To Daniel Craig In New ST Magazine Interview [UPDATED] February 5, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, ST09 Cast, Star Trek (2009 film), VOY , 137 comments
The newest issue of Titan’s official Star Trek magazine, arriving on newsstands Feb. 10th, features an exclusive interview with Bruce Greenwood, Captain Christopher Pike in the new Star Trek. See below for an excerpt. Titan has also announced the availability of back issues of UK magazine Star Trek Monthly on CD-ROM and launched a new Facebook page. Details below.
Exclusive: Fanboys Director Kyle Newman Explains Why Trekkies Should See Fanboys
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fandom, Sci-Fi, Shatner , 81 comments
On Friday, after a long wait, the geeky comedy Fanboys finally hits theaters. The road trip film about Star Wars fans traveling across country to Skywalker Ranch also has some Star Trek elements, not the least of which is a cameo from William Shatner. So TrekMovie decided to check in with director Kyle Newman to find out why Trekkies should see Fanboys. We also have an exclusive image of the Trekkies in Fanboys.
The Collective: Review Of DST Exclusive Toys R Us Figures February 4, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Toys , 107 comments
There has been a lot of news about new Star Trek toys and merchandise headed to major retailers this spring, but Trek’s return to Toys R Us has already started with a whole wave of classic Trek toys and figures from Diamond Select, including the instant-classic exclusive ’screaming Khan’ Kirk figure. See below for our review with pictures first 2009 TRU Exclusives, plus more DST news on the return of Locutus.
Star Trek Commercial 2nd Most Memorable Super Bowl Movie Spot
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 137 comments
Last weekend Paramount dropped some big cash on a number of Super Bowl commercials, including one for JJ Abrams Star Trek (each 30 second spot estimated by Variety to cost around $2 Million). On Monday we reported that media analysts were mostly positive about the spot and now there are three new online polls showing that the Trek ad is rating as the penultimate movie commercial of the 2009 Super Bowl.
Man Wielding Bat’leth Robs 2 Colorado 7-11s [UPDATE: Surveillance Cam Image]
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fandom, Great Links , 241 comments
Apparently the economy is so bad, that a Trekkie has turned to crime. According to multiple reports from the Colorado press, a man wielding a Klingon Bat’leth sword robbed two different 7-11 stores in Colorado Springs, CO this morning. So far no one was injured, but the crook has not yet been caught. More details and a video TV report below. [UPDATE: Image of Bat'leth Bandit released]
ShatWatch: Raw Nerve Renewed & Bill talks Takei Appearance + Gonzo Ballet Premiere Date + more February 3, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner , 62 comments
February begins with good news for William Shatner (although TrekMovie sees all Shatner news as good news). First Bill’s Bio Channel chat show has been renewed for more episodes (and we have video of Shatner talking about Takei coming to the show). Plus the Gonzo Ballet has a film festival premiere date, the 2009 Horse Show has set a date, and we have a classic Shat vid from 1967 to round out this new ShatWatch.
TOS and Cloverfield Easter Eggs In Star Trek Super Bowl Commerical
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: 1-18-08/Cloverfield, Star Trek (2009 film) , 135 comments
On Sunday TrekMovie put our our full Shot-by-shot analysis of the new Star Trek Super Bowl commercial. But apparently there were a couple of little things we didn’t mention and so thanks to a couple of readers we now bring you two fun ‘Easter eggs’ from the new ad. Check them out below.
ST09 Cast Watch: Saldana and Nimoy Talk Movie + Pine Named Future Star + more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, ST09 Cast, Star Trek (2009 film) , 52 comments
It has been a busy week for the stars of the Star Trek movie. Below we have excerpts of Zoe Saldana (Uhura) and Leonard Nimoy (Spock Prime) talking about the new film, plus Chris Pine’s turn at Kirk has already garnered him a film industry honor. We also have more on what’s up with Zachary Quinto (Spock), Simon Pegg (Scotty), and Eric Bana (Nero) below.
Media Critics and Focus Groups Weigh In On Star Trek Super Bowl Commercial February 2, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 230 comments
The Super Bowl is the biggest TV event of the year. Even though ratings dropped a bit from last year’s record, the game averaged around 93 million viewers, with more during the early parts of the game (when the Star Trek ad aired). Befitting the event, today there are a lot of media stories covering the Super Bowl commercials with critics and focus groups weighing in. See what they say about Trek’s first even SB spot below.
Star Trek Super Bowl Commercial (Officially) Online + TrekMovie Shot-by-shot Analysis February 1, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 513 comments
The new Star Trek commercial aired during the 2nd half of the Super Bowl, and now it is available at the official movie site. You can see the official version below. Plus, just like we did for the theatrical trailer, we have a full set of screenshots including a shot by shot analysis of the commercial, explaining what you are seeing. All that and more below.
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