Viacom Chairman: Star Trek ‘So Important’ For Paramount’s Future + Box Office Update May 27, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 283 comments
Even before Star Trek hit theaters, Viacom’s Paramount inked deals with the filmmakers to prepare a sequel. Today in a conference call with investors, Viacom chairman Philippe Dauman talked up the performance of Star Trek and noted that the Trek franchise (and others) will be a key part of Paramount’s future. Details on that below, plus the latest box office numbers.
Have NASA’s Mars Rovers Violated The Prime Directive?
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Science/Technology, Trek Franchise , 69 comments
All Star Trek fans are familiar with the ‘Prime Directive’, which mandates that Starfleet is to not interfere with the natural development of other species, especially primitive ones. For years NASA has been studying Mars and searching for life forms, but a new scientific study suggests they may have actually destroying signs of life…oops.
Review: Rittenhouse Star Trek Movie Trading Cards
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, Star Trek (2009 film) , 23 comments
The new Star Trek movie has been adapted as a novel, but it is also adapted as a trading card set from Rittenhouse. Today TrekMovie has its reviews of the trading cards. Plus, we have a discussion of the autographed cards and a sneak peek at the Star Trek content in the June issue of Autograph Magazine.
TrekInk: Exclusive Preview Of Spock Reflections + June Star Trek Comics Preview May 26, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film), TOS , 42 comments
After the success of the "Star Trek Countdown" comic, IDW is planning a follow-up with more Spock backstory leading up to the Star Trek movie with "Spock Reflections" coming in July. Today they have released more details and provided us with more exclusive preview art. Plus we previews of the June Star Trek comics, including an exclusive preview of a page from the Wrath of Khan adaptation.
Bob Orci Talks Star Trek & Star Wars + more new Trek/Wars links
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Sci-Fi, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek Franchise , 66 comments
For decades there has been much discussion and debate about Star Wars and Star Trek, and that has only increased with the new Star Trek movie and all the talk about bringing a little Star Wars into Star Trek. This has even risen to the level that StarWars.com has interviewed Star Trek co-writer. We have that plus some more new Trek/Wars links.
George Takei Speaks Out Against CA Supreme Court Ruling on Prop 8 [UPDATED]
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 393 comments
Last September the original Sulu, George Takei wed his long-time partner Brad Altman (see TM story), but in November California voters amended the state’s constitution to ban same-sex marriage. Today the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, but also declared marriages completed before Prop 8 (like Takei’s) to be valid. However, Takei is still not happy about the ruling and has made a statement. [UPDATED: more Takei statements on video]
William Shatner Wants To Be In Star Trek Sequel + New Shat/Trek Skit + Urban Talks To ShatnerVision May 25, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 384 comments
The new Star Trek movie is a success and so people are already thinking of sequels, and of course the subject of William Shatner is already being talked about in the media. And it should come as no surprise that this time Bill is again saying nice things and talking about how he wants to be in it. We have that plus a new Shatner/Star Trek sketch and a ShatnerVision interview with Karl Urban.
Star Trek’s Memorial Day Weekend Impresses Box Office Watchers
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 137 commentsThe estimates are in for Memorial Day and Star Trek is projected to take in a total of $29.4M for the four day holiday weekend domestically, putting it in third place. Star Trek’s $6.6M Memorial day estimate puts its total domestic take to $191M. Trek’s continued performance has impressed many box office watchers, details below.
Sci-Fi Sunday: Transformers, Ghostbusters, Spidey + more movie news May 24, 2009
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 49 comments
This weekend TrekMovie splits its genre news up with all the TV news yesterday and movie news today. We start off with all the latest on the next big summer movie, Transformers 2. We also have updates the third entries from the Ghostbusters and Spider-man franchises, plus tons of new video and image previews for more summer movies.
Star Trek Takes 3rd Place in 3rd Weekend + ST09 Financial Lesson Tidbits
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 130 comments
The industry estimates are in, and Star Trek is on track to come in third in its third weekend domestically, beating Angels & Demons. We have all the domestic and international details for the weekend below, plus some more weekend Star Trek tidbits, with those taking financial lessons from Star Trek.
Sci-Fi Saturday TV Special: Guide To The Fall Genre Shows May 23, 2009
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 61 comments
This week was when all the networks held their ‘upfronts’ and announced their 2009/2010 seasons. So this weekend we will be breaking up Sci-Fi Saturday into two days with today’s entry all about genre TV with a guide to what is coming back, what is cancelled, and what is new (including preview images and videos).
Star Trek Movie Inspiring YouTubers With Skits, Parodies, VBlogs & more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fan Productions, Humor, Star Trek (2009 film) , 49 comments
Over the last week or so many people have sent in links to new YouTube vblogs, skits and more about Star Trek that they made or just liked. So poking around YouTube it seems the new Star Trek movie has inspired dozens of self-made broadcasters. There are way too many so below we offer just a sampling to show how the new Star Trek is all the rage on the interwebs.
Trek Tidbits: Church’s Jellyfish + JJ Talks Success + Bob & Alex Talk Sequel + Trek In Space + more May 22, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 161 comments
Star Trek is headed into is third weekend and yet it still makes news. First off we have a new image from Ryan Church of Spock’s ship. Also JJ is talking about how he thinks they made the film a success and Bob and Alex are talking (a little) about the sequel. Plus Star Trek is back in space, on the Jimmy Fallon show and even inspiring parenting advice and more.
Star Trek 2-week Box Office Analysis
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 88 commentsYesterday Star Trek finished its first two weeks at the box office. Although films can stay in theaters for months, in general they tend to make over half of their money in those first two weeks, so today we take an in depth look at how the new Star Trek movie is performing relative to other recent films, both domestically and internationally
The Collective: 22kt Kirk & Spock + DST Ship Dates + Return of the Star Trek Spork + more
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, TOS, Toys , 24 comments
2009 continues to be a cornucopia for the Trek collector. Today TrekMovie has news of new items from Danbury Mint and Funko, plus shipping dates from Diamond Select Toys. And the Star Trek Spork is back! Take a trip with us down the great material continuum in this brief, yet newsy, edition of The Collective.
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