Science Friday: Saturn’s New Moon, Asteroid Near Miss, Bionic Eyes, Holodeck Helmet + more March 6, 2009
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 30 comments
The new Star Trek Trailer promises us the future begins this May, but thanks to science — the future is now. This week, Science Friday lets you discover Saturn’s 61st moon, get up close and personal with a near-Earth asteroid, uncovers some ‘44 vintage plutonium, and witness a blind man see again. All this and much more, plus our gadget of the week: The Virtual Cocoon!
First Star Trek Tickets Go On Sale + ST09 Art Display At Arclight Hollywood [UPDATE: Run Time Confirmed]
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 123 comments
Just this morning, the Arclight Cinema in Hollywood (home of the famous Cinerama Dome) became the first theater in the world to begin selling tickets to the new Star Trek movie. So far they have two midnight shows (on two screens) for Thursday May 8th. Plus last night Paramount put up an artistic Star Trek display at the Arclight, in honor of the new trailer. Details below
Amazing New Star Trek Trailer Online [UPDATE: Now in HD + Official Site Updated w/music] March 5, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 950 comments
UPDATED: The third trailer for the new Star Trek movie premieres tonight along with the midnight showings for the new Watchmen movie. Like the movie, this epic trailer should be seen on the big screen for your first time. However, if you can’t wait, or have seen it already and want repeat viewings, then it is now available to view online, see it below in HD.
Abrams Talks Trek Backstory + Pine Talks Kirk Arc
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, ST09 Cast, Star Trek (2009 film) , comments closed
A pair of new articles at SciFi Wire have comments from Star Trek director JJ Abrams and the new James T. Kirk, Chris Pine. In the excerpts below Abrams talks about how this film showsTrek’s backstory, but you don’t need to know it to see it. And Pine talks about the arc that Kirk takes in the film.
ST09 Tidbits (T-63 days): 2 Movie Images, Takei, Morrison & Quinto Quotes, TNG Rumor Fallout + more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 162 comments
For today’s tidbits, we have images from the Trek issue of Total Film with some Zachary Quinto quotes, plus fallout on that TNG rumor (with reactions from Brent Spiner and Wil Wheaton). We also have comments from Kirk’s mom (Jennifer Morrison) and the original Sulu (George Takei). Finally there is the McCoy entry of our ‘Trek as pop art’ collection.
Exclusive First Look At Cover Of Star Trek Movie Adaptation (w/ New Plot Summary) March 4, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Books, Star Trek (2009 film) , 249 comments
Some of the best Star Trek movie news to come out in February was announcement that sci-fi legend Alan Dean Foster would be adapting the Orci and Kurtzman script into a Novel. TrekMovie was the first with that news and today we have the exclusive first look at the front and back covers of the book, including the ‘blurb’ which gives a pretty good (spoilery) outline of the movie.
Trek Spring Collection Preview: First Look At Genki Star Trek Fragrances
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, TOS , 256 comments
Genki Wear, known for its licensed science fiction jewelry and perfumes, has produced what might be the most unusual Star Trek product ever: Star Trek colognes and perfume based on the original 1960s television show. In our latest look at Trek’s big Spring Collection, TrekMovie has all the exclusive first details and images on this unique addition to the pantheon of Star Trek merchandise.
Exclusive: Countdown Writers Talk Nero, Star Trek Movie, Prequel Comic & more March 3, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Comics, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Interview, Star Trek (2009 film) , 100 comments
"Star Trek: Countdown" is the official prequel comic for the new Star Trek movie, with two issues of the four issue series released so far. Countdown writers Mike Johnson and Tim Jones talked about the series at a panel at Wondercon over the weekend. TrekMovie has a report from that appearance plus an exclusive follow-up interview full of information on both the comics and the movie. [COMIC and MOVIE spoilers below]
Stewart: I was not slumming on Trek
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG , 98 comments
In recent years Patrick Stewart has return to his roots as a Shakespearean actor, but in a new interview with the UK’s The Times, the former Jean Luc Picard makes it clear that he is proud of his time in the captain’s chair of the Enterprise on Star Trek The Next Generation. See below for video and what he had to say.
Trek Spring Collection Preview: First Look At RoomMates Murals and Wall Stickers
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, TOS , 114 comments
Today we pick back up with our Spring Collection Preview of Trek Collectibles, with some big news, and by big we mean literally huge. After 42 years, it isn’t very often that a product appears that is completely unique to Star Trek. Luckily, CBS Paramount has partnering with some interesting companies this year, one of which is RoomMates which has a line of amazing Star Trek wall decor items. TrekMovie has all the exclusive details.
ST09 Tidbits (T-66 days): Wondercon Video & Images, Yelchin Embraces Chekov + New Theater Display March 2, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 103 comments
For this tidbits we have a multimedia follow-up to our coverage of the Star Trek panel with video (not of the trailer) and some great photographs (including backstage). Plus we have a new theater display, and some new comments from Anton Yelchin talking Chekov (and some new Chekov art!). Check it all out below.
STO Update: Check Out The Klingon Empire’s Next Tough Little Ship
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 69 comments
Cryptic have released details on their first Klingon Empire ship for their Star Trek Online MMORPG. The new game takes place in 2409, a few decades after Nemesis, with the the Federation facing off in a war against the Klingon Empire (and allies). Today the have released an image and details on a ‘Raptor Class’ destroyer, check it out below.
Esurance ‘Biggest Trekkie’ Video of the Week (Final Week)
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Contest, Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 14 comments
You have just 3 days to submit a video to the new Esurance Star Trek site explaining how you are the ‘biggest Trekkie’ and get a chance to win a trip to the premiere of Paramount’s new Star Trek movie. Each week TrekMovie picks one entry as our video of the week, check this weeks entry below [note video auto-plays after you hit 'more'].
SciFi Sunday: Terminator, Watchmen, Marvel, Dragonball + Lost, Heroes, Red Dwarf, Stargate + more March 1, 2009
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 59 comments
There is lots of non-Trek genre news coming out of WonderCon and we have the highlights, including tons of stuff on Watchmen and Terminator Salvation. Plus Jackson in for Nick Fury, but is Yelchin in for Green Lantern? All that and lots of movie previews. In TV land we have Lou Diamond Phillips going through the Gate, an update on the futures of Lost, Terminator: TSCC, Smallville and Supernatural. And more previews.
Rumor Control: No TNG Cameos In New Star Trek Movie
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film), TNG , 144 comments
It is amazing that this late in the game casting rumors for the new Star Trek movie can still arise, but they can. Today the rumor comes out of Wondercon, where Latino Review has ‘breaking news’ asking the question ‘Is The Next Generation In the New Star Trek Movie?’ The answer is no (with a little yes), but it certainly isn’t breaking news. Details and spoilers below.
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