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ST09 Tidbits (T-10): BK Toys First Look + US Premiere Details + Talk Show Blitz Starts Tonight + more April 27, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 113 comments

10 days and counting, the new Star Trek movie is coming fast and the blitz is headed your way. We have the first look at the Star Trek toys and food coming to Burger King, details on the US premiere, the latest box office buzz, another Star Trek comic prequel, your Tivo schedule for the talk show celebrity appearances and more.

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Star Trek ARG Report 8: Romulans in Tokyo, Berlin, and Madrid…

by Aliotsy Andrianarivo , Filed under: Star Trek ARG , 308 comments

Over the weekend there has been a lot of activity with the Star Trek ARG. There are Romulans popping up all around the world and new clues coming every day now. And once again TrekMovie puts it all together to bring you all the latest on this viral event around the new Star Trek movie.

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Exclusive: Interview With Greg Grunberg on TalkAboutIt.org, Heroes & Star Trek

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Sci-Fi, Star Trek (2009 film) , 46 comments

Heroes star (and best friend to JJ Abrams) Greg Grunberg has launched a new website to get people talking about epilepsy called talkaboutit.org, and he has got a number of celebrities to get involved, doing videos for the site, including the new Kirk and Spock. TrekMovie talked to the actor about the site, working with Chris and Zach, the new Star Trek movie (and his semi-cameo), and Heroes. Plus we found out what part he wants in the Star Trek sequel!

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Library Computer: Review “Star Trek Vanguard: Open Secrets.”

by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review, TOS , 53 comments

It’s back to the Taurus Reach in this week’s edition of the Library Computer as we take a look at Dayton Ward’s new contribution to the Star Trek: Vanguard saga, “Star Trek Vanguard: Open Secrets.” We also have a super-sized version of the book cover designed by Doug Drexler.

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Sci-Fi Sunday: Wolverine, Terminator, Transformers, Predators + Lost, Heroes, Fringe, Reaper + more April 26, 2009

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 42 comments

We are just a week away from when Wolverine rips open the summer movie season and we have all the latest on that X-Men prequel. Also in our genre wrap-up we have news on Nimoy and Transformers, Arnie and Terminator, and much more for upcoming movies, including New Moon. In TV news, we have all the latest on the final episodes of the season for Heroes, Lost, Fringe, Reaper, Smallville, and more.

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JJ Abrams Talks Deleted Scenes – Find Out What Didn’t Make Final Cut of ‘Star Trek’

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 194 comments

Like with most films, the new Star Trek has scenes that didn’t make the final cut for the film (which runs just over 2 hours with credits). These will end up on the DVD and Blu-ray, but it also turns out that we have already seen elements of them. In the last week JJ Abrams has actually commented about them as well. So now we break down some of what didn’t make it into Star Trek. [SPOILERS]

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Star Trek On Cover Of Newsweek

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film), Trek Franchise , 199 comments

In yesterday’s Tidbits it was noted that the mainstream media was again paying attention to Star Trek, with many stories about the return of the venerable franchise. And this week we will see what is likely the biggest example yet in the form of a cover story in the new Newsweek all about “How Star Trek taught us how to dream big.” Details below.

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JJ Abrams & Star Trek Cast/Crew Attend Shatner Charity Event – First Meeting of the Kirks [UPDATED: More pics] April 25, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film) , 139 comments

As noted in our last ShatWatch, there were two big events today: The William Shatner Horse Show, and a big Paramount press day for Star Trek. And so as soon as they wrapped up their press event, JJ Abrams and members of the Star Trek team and cast whisked across town to attend Bill’s charity horse event, and TrekMovie has the first photo of the first meeting of the new Kirks. 

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ST09 Tidbits (T-12): MSM Takes Notice + Riverside, IA Early Show + More $ Buzz, Interviews, & Posters

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 35 comments

You can really feel the buzz for the new Star Trek movie building. Today we have a look at how some big media outfits are taking a new look at Trek. Plus there is more box office buzz, more interviews, more international posters, and just more more. Check it all out in this less than two week to go Tidbits. 

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4 New Star Trek Clips + Behind Scenes Clip [UPDATED]

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 279 comments

During their press event today Paramount put out their video press kit, which includes four new clips from the Star Trek movie. They are already online and they are viewable below. All are extended versions of scenes from trailers, but in one case it is a bit spoilery so tread carefully. [UPDATED w/ higher res videos]

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Science Saturday: Seeing Exoplanets, Mining Faces, Fighting Asteroids, and more

by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 14 comments

Welcome to another Science Saturday late edition! This week, discover the smallest exoplanet yet, go “face mining” with TOS, deflect asteroids and save the Earth, and go out this weekend for a great sky show. All this plus our gadget of the week: Celestron Digital Microscope!

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VIDEO of Entertainment Tonight Star Trek Exclusive April 24, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 103 comments

As promised, Friday night’s broadcast of Entertainment Tonight included an exclusive sneak peek at the new Star Trek. The segment had about two minutes of footage, including interviews, some behind-the-scenes shots and some new footage from the film. Check it out below. [SPOILERS]

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CelebWatch: Stardate 04.24.09 [Updated]

by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity , 39 comments

After months, the Watch is back, baby! We can’t let the new movie celebs take up all the space, when so many ‘classic’ Trek celebs are out there making a difference. Below is some Trek celeb news from the past few weeks, including tons of stuff on George Takei, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart. Plus: a guide to Trek actors who have appeared on TV in the last three months, and those who will be appearing soon.

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Star Trek ARG Report 7: Live Drop Location + New Site Identified [UPDATE: UK Romulan photos]

by Aliotsy Andrianarivo , Filed under: Star Trek ARG , 196 comments

The community building up around the alternative reality game for the new Star Trek movie has has identified likely locations for a "live drop" this weekend, and "Fe’s" Twitter points to our first new in-game site. See below for all the latest on this viral Star Trek fun.

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Convential Wisdom: Guide To Star Trek Events for Late April & May

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek Franchise , 38 comments

As the new Star Trek film looms ever closer, more and more events celebrating Star Trek, from museum talks to Fed Con, are being announced. Here is a list of some of the best events for fans as they wait to see ST09 and in the days after the film, from now until May. The good news is that many of the events are free!
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