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TrekMovie.com Review of JJ Abrams’ ‘Star Trek’ April 12, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Review, Star Trek (2009 film) , 879 comments

Although TrekMovie has grown to be the most popular general Trek news site and we now cover all aspects of the franchise, it was born in 2006 in the wake of the Paramount announcement of bringing Star Trek back to the big screen. JJ Abrams’ Star Trek movie represents what could be a make or break moment for the franchise, at a time when it has seen better days. So it was with much excitement and trepidation that I sat down to finally see the film a couple of days ago. My full review is below. [Review is almost entirely SPOILER FREE]

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The Collective: Autographed Edition

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Celebrity, Merchandise, Star Trek (2009 film) , 75 comments

Collecting autographs is not a hobby unique to Star Trek. Fans of everything from sports to first-edition books have been fascinated by obtaining the signatures of those they admire. Today TrekMovie provides a guide to obtaining autographs from the world of Trek, plus we have a fun contest sponsored by Autograph Magazine and news about Rittenhouse Ltd.’s Star Trek 2009 feature film trading card set signers.

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EXCLUSIVE: First Review Of Genki Star Trek Fragrances w/ First Look At Pon Farr Perfume

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, Review, TOS , 61 comments

Since TrekMovie first revealed the coming release of Genki Wear Star Trek fragrances, they has garnered much media attention from newspapers to even The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Now, we are back with two more exclusives: the first image of the bottle for Pon Farr perfume for women and the first review of the fragrances themselves.

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Sci-Fi Sunday: Terminator, Transformers, Venom, Tron + Lost, Heroes, Stargate, V, Fringe + more

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 58 comments

Today we have details, clips, and images for Summer tentpoles like Terminator 4, Transformers 2, Wolverine and others. Plus we have news on projects further down the road like the Venom spinoff and more preview images and vids (including a look at Michael Myers. For TV we have lots of details on upcoming Heroes and Lost episodes, a synopsis for V, cameo news for Stargate Universe, and pics and vids from all sorts. Check it all out below.

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Abrams and Stars Show Star Trek To Troops in Kuwait – Report & Pics + More ST09 Tidbits April 11, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 171 comments

JJ Abrams Star Trek promotional tour took a side-step from the red carpet gala premieres and press events, to stop in Kuwait and give some lucky US service people an early look at the Star Trek movie. We have pictures and details from the event, plus some more Tidbits, inlcuding Pine in Vanity Fair, interviews with Cho and Urban and more.

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EXCLUSIVES: Star Trek DAC Poster + Star Trek Movie Desktop Wallpapers

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 36 comments

Paramout have provided TrekMovie.com with a few exclusives related to the new Star Trek movie. Firstly we have the exclusive first look at the official poster for the D-A-C game. Also we have three new exclusive Star Trek desktop wallpapers you can download (which are part of a larger set). Check it all out below.

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Saturday Matinee – Trek Through Time Part II

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Fan Productions, Humor , 45 comments

Last Christmas we presented you "Trek Through Time", a fun and very creative Doctor Who & Star Trek mashup put together by our friends at Kelvington.com (which ended up with over 100k views). And as promised then, they have released the second installment in time for Easter. So check out "Trek Through Time Part II – The Wrath Of Caan Parody Easter Special 2009" below.

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Science Saturday: Lost World, Flat Bulb, Space Inventor & Geoscience FTW

by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 26 comments

Science Friday has moved to Science Saturday this week, but have no fear. We are here to bring you your weekly science fix! This week, help astronomers discover an ancient planet near Earth, purchase flat and bendy OLED light bulbs, do zero-gravity experiments in space, and create the next generation of geoscientists. All this and more plus our gadget of the week: CrunchPad Table PC.

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New Star Trek Viral Campaign [Update: Game Clue Solved?] April 10, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek ARG , 369 comments

Back in January of 2008 Paramount put up a viral site (ncc-1701.com), but since then it has been quiet on the viral marketing front from for Star Trek, but that appears to have changed, and in fact we seem to have missed it as it has been out there for a couple of weeks. It all starts with those Star Trek dance parties we reported on a couple of weeks ago. 

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ST09 Tidbits (T-27days): More Cast Interviews + Jumping on ST Bandwagon + Kuwait Premiere Details + more

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 72 comments

Today’s tidbits has more cast interviews from Salda, Pine, Quinto and also Capt. Robau (Faran Tahir). We also have more details on the Star Trek showing for the troops in Kuwait, and some examples of how others are jumping on the Star Trek bandwagon. All that and more, including a notice on the upcoming TrekMovie.com review of Star Trek.

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First Details on Star Trek Movie Burger King Promotion

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 112 comments

In 1979, the very first Happy Meal of a feature film ever was released. The film? Star Trek: The Motion Picture. 30 years later, it is Burger King that brings Trek back to restaurants with the promotions for the new Star Trek film. TrekMovie has some early details about the promotion in this preliminary report.

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Star Trek Soundtrack Cover & Tracklist + New movie images + AMC promo video April 9, 2009

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Music, Star Trek (2009 film) , 200 comments

We’ve got your first look at the cover art for Michael Giacchino’s official soundtrack to Star Trek (and track list as well). Also there are five brand new images from the film, a new IMAX poster and an update to the official model website. [UPDATE: Plus a new promo video with a bit of new footage]
SPOILERS BELOW

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Star Trek Gala Tour Hits New Zealand – Video & Images From Event

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film) , 89 comments

On Tuesday evening (Tuesday morning for the rest of us), the Star Trek world tour hit New Zealand, home of the new Dr. McCoy, Karl Urban. He, along with Chris Pine, Zach Quinto and John Cho were all on hand for the gala premiere in Auckland. We have some of the first pics and vid interviews from this event below. 

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ST09 Tidbits (T-28): Trek To Troops + More Cast Interviews & Pics + Trek Yourself (and your stuff)

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links , 89 comments

We are now inside the last month of waiting for the new Star Trek movie (except for a lucky few who have or will attend one of those cool premiere events). As for the rest of Trekdom, you can still feast on Star Trek tidbits and today’s menu has more from the red carpet in Sydney, Chris Pine talking about bringing Trek to the troops, Zoe Saldana looking yummy, and more.

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3rd Star Trek Clip Now Online – Spock Meets Scotty [now in HD] April 8, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 481 comments

A third new clip from Star Trek is now online. Bits of it were spotted in some overseas reporting shown here yesterday, but now we can see the whole thing. The scene shows Kirk and Spock getting a little testy, while Scotty just needs a little help. Check it out below [SPOILERS]

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