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Gaming Update: First DAC Screenshots + New STO Ship March 31, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Games, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek Online , 73 comments

After a long dry spell, fans of Star Trek games have a lot to look forward to in the next year. In May Paramount is releasing the Star Trek movie themed game Star Trek DAC, and hopefully less than a year later Cryptic comes out with their Star Trek Online MMORPG. Today we have updates on both of these titles.

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ST09 Tidbits (T-37 days): Quinto and Pine Interviews + Trek Popcorn + Esurance Commercial + more

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 85 comments

For the last day people have been talking and thinking about the sequel to the new Star Trek, but we still have to get through that one in May, so the Tidbits brings you European interviews with Kirk and Spock, plus we have some ST09 concession stand goodies, a new Esurance commercial, and a bit on that sequel as well (or how it is playing in the media).

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TrekInk: Reviews of Mission’s End #1 & Last Generation #5 + iPhone Countdown Contest

by Alex Fletcher , Filed under: Comics, Review, TNG, TOS , 96 comments

In addition to the Tribbles comic (see review), IDW released two other books last week, with one series coming to an end with "Star Trek" The Last Generation" # 5, and a new series just starting off with "Mission’s End" #1.  See below for reviews of both. Plus we have a special contest giving away all four issues of "Star Trek Countdown for the iPhone/iTouch.

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BREAKING: Paramount Moving Forward On Star Trek Sequel – Supreme Court On Board March 30, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Paramount, ST09 Creative, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 521 comments

First hinted at here at TrekMovie last June, Paramount have finally sealed the deal for the Trek’s ‘Supreme Court’ (Abrams, Burk, Kurtzman, Lindelof, & Orci) to move forward on a sequel to their new Star Trek, five weeks before it even opens up. Variety broke the news Monday night, see below for the first details on on what would be the twelfth film in the Star Trek franchise.

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DVD Review – Shatner’s Groom Lake + ShatWatch: King of All Media Edition

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Celebrity, DVD/Blu-ray, Review, Shatner , 39 comments

Just this month William Shatner’s 2002 feature film Groom Lake on has been re-released on DVD this March. First shown in the early 2000s on the Sci-Fi Channel, the film is a science fiction tale written, produced, and directed by William Shatner (who also stars in the movie). See below for a review of the new DVD plus the latest ‘ShatWatch’ news on Bill.

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New Images From Star Trek Movie From Rittenhouse Card Set + High Res US Poster

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 250 comments

Paramount was nice enough to send over an advanced look set of Star Trek movie collector’s cards coming from Rittenhouse in May. The set includes a bunch of new images, not seen in any trailer or previous image release. Check out the new stuff below, along with official captions. Also Paramount just released a higher resolution version of the USA Poster. [SPOILERS BELOW]
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More Star Trek Character Posters + Final Italian Poster

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 77 comments

The movie industry’s big trade show ‘ShoWest’ kicked off this week in Las Vegas and Paramount is showing off some new Star Trek ‘character’ posters. Plus TrekMovie has got a hold of the final Italian Star Trek poster.

 

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ST09 Tidbits (T-38 days): Lindelof On TNG, Runtime & Sequels + Pine Buzz + NYC Party + more

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 65 comments

We kick off another week in Star Trek with more movie Tidbits, starting off with new comments on TNG cameo rumors, Courage’s theme in ST09, sequels, and runtime from Star Trek producer Damon Lindelof. We also have pictures from the latest Star Trek Dance party, a look at the buzz around the new Kirk, and  more.

 

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See Star Trek ‘Kids Trailer’ Aired During Kid’s Choice Awards (w/ Analysis) + Pine Appearance March 29, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 374 comments

As reported on Friday, a new kid-friendly trailer for the Star Trek movie is running with Monsters vs. Aliens this weekend (2D version only). Yesterday this trailer ran during the Kid’s Choice Awards on Nickelodeon, which also included an appearance by Chris Pine. See below to watch the remixed trailer (with a couple of new things) and to also check out Pine’s appearance.

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Orci & Kurtzman On Getting Personal & Getting Nimoy + New Official ST09 Synopsis Released

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: ST09 Creative, Star Trek (2009 film) , 152 comments

The Sunday LA Times has an extensive feature on the writers of the new Star Trek, going a bit into their own origin story and the writing team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman explain how their back-story parallels that of the movie and also talk about what it took to get Nimoy on board. In other St09 news, the official site has updated the synopsis for the new movie

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Sci-Fi Saturday: Terminator, Green Hornet, Ghostbusters + BSG, Caprica, Lost + more March 28, 2009

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 60 comments

We got good news if you were spoiled by that leaked Terminator 4 ending? We also have updates on Seth Rogen’s Green Hornet and 3rd outings for the Ghostbusters and the Riddick franchises and more movie news and previews. For TV the SciFi SyFy channel is still dealing with name change fallout, plus we have updates on BSG, Caprica, Lost and more. Plus all the usual previews, including the new Doctor Who.

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TrekWear: Junk Food Tees w/ First Look At Star Trek Movie Shirts

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Apparel, Star Trek (2009 film) , 52 comments

There are many companies with a license for a variety of styles of Star Trek clothing, from movie costumes to backpacks. TrekMovie is beginning a set of articles profiling all the wearable items for fans who wish to dress the part. We are starting with Junk Food who has a line of classic and 2009 feature film t-shirts. TrekMovie brings you the exclusive first look at their 2009 movie line shirts.

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USA Star Trek Poster Revealed [UPDATED Japanese Poster Too] March 27, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 302 comments

Yesterday we showed off a number of European posters that appeared online and just today Paramount officially released the US poster for Star Trek on MySpace. Check out the final US poster below (and note the similarity to an early TMP poster). [UPDATE: Also check out a new Japanese poster]

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ST09 Tidbits (T-41 days): Kids Trailer + Premiere Tickets + New Abrams Deal + Faux Fan Flap

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 78 comments

If you are headed to see Monsters vs. Aliens this weekend, keep your eye out for new kid-friendly Star Trek trailer (and some Trek refs). In other Tidbits we have Abrams  comments on Trek (and a new deal), world premiere tickets going on sale, a fake controversy, and more. Check it all out below.

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Hipster Crowd Targeted with Star Trek Photobooths and Star Trek Dance Parties

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 179 comments

This week Paramount added a couple new facets to their marketing mix, Star Trek Photobooths and Star Trek Dance Parties. You can get your photo taken and it shows up in special new mosaics on the official site for the new Star Trek movie. These booths are starting to show up at special Star Trek events and dance clubs, complete with Orion girls, and more Trek fun.

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