UPDATED: Star Trek’s Big 2nd Weekend $43M Domestic + 21M Foreign – Headed To $400M Global Total? May 17, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 367 comments
According to industry estimates, JJ Abrams Star Trek movie will finish its second weekend with $43M in domestic sales, coming in a close second to Angels & Demons which racked up $48M. Trek actually beat A&D on Saturday ($18.3M v $17.8). Star Trek’s 2nd weekend drop of only 43% is impressing the industry, details below. [UPDATE: Foreign sales push Trek over $200M worldwide]
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President Obama Reviews Star Trek + more Saturday Tidbits May 16, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 177 comments
Since his election last year, there has been a lot of talk about how President Obama is fan of Star Trek and even many mainstream media comparisons to him and Trek’s Mr. Spock. And now the Trekkie-in-chief has gone on the record to talk about the new Star Trek movie in a new interview with Newsweek. We have his review below plus Friday box office and more Saturday tidbits.
Nokia Star Trek Site Offers Tour of Romulan Narada
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 26 comments
It turns out that phone maker Nokia, one of Paramount’s Star Trek marketing partners who are already part of the Verizon Trek site, has their own Star Trek site (nokia.com/startrek) , which is themed around the Romulan Narada ship from the movie. Nothing really new at the site, but it does give you a good view of the interior of the Narada, details below.
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TrekInk: Mission’s End #3 Review + Previews of Alien Spotlight: Romulans & Spock Reflections #1
by Alex Fletcher , Filed under: Comics, Review, TOS , 24 comments
McCoy and Chekov have been captured by giant millipedes, Kirk and Spock are trying to find out why the spider creatures are acting so strangely, and the Federation is insisting that things get sorted out quickly for a new member. Find out more in our review of the new third issue of the "Star Trek Mission’s End" comic. We also have previews of next week’s "Alien Spotlight: Romulans" and July’s "Spock Reflections"
ST09 Tidbits: Ayel Pic + 1 week box office + R2D2 In Trek? + Lucas Review + Enterprise Size + more May 15, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 293 comments
Star Trek has finished its first week by going over the $100M mark in the US. We have all the latest box office numbers below, plus a new shot of Ayel and a new Easter Egg contest for the movie. Also George Lucas and director McG give their reviews, Chris Pine strikes a pose in GQ and Gizmodo think they figured out just how big the new E is. All that and more in the final Tidbits of the week.
The Collective: Review of Star Trek Movie Barbie Dolls
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film), Toys , 35 comments
If Barbie met Star Trek, would it be a Barbie-Q? TrekMovie has already reviewed the extensive line of Playmates figures for the new Star Trek movie (including the 12" figures), but Mattel is also producing a line of Star Trek Barbie dolls. Join TrekMovie for a review of the new ST09 versions of the world’s most famous doll line.
Science Friday: Saving Hubble, Bionic Fun, Better Forensics, Trek Car + more
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 38 comments
Science Friday is back to bring you the most exciting news happening in the sci/tech world. This week, spacewalk to save the Hubble, get yourself a flying penguin blimp, push for better science in forensics, and drive some real life Star Trek cars. All this and more plus our gadget of the week: SkyMap for Google Android.
ST09 Tidbits: Bob and Alex Address Issues + Box Office Update + Stars Wars/Trek + more May 14, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film), TOS , 591 comments
Many fans of the new Star Trek movie still have questions and yesterday the screenwriters answered a few at a screening, we have details on that below. Plus Trek had another leggy day on Wednesday at the Box office. We have all that plus a new make your own T Shirt contest and a couple of new Star Wars looks at Star Trek.
Library Computer: “New Frontier: Treason” Review + “Star Trek” Ltd Edition Preview + “Trek Classic” Excerpt
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Books, Star Trek (2009 film), TNG, TOS , 27 comments
Today we have a special Library Computer chock full of Star Trek book goodies. First John catches up with a review of the latest Peter David New Frontier novel, "Treason". Then we have a first look and more details on the limited edition hard cover from the Star Trek movie adaptation. Finally we have excerpts from Ed Gross’ reissue of "Trek Classic: The Unofficial Making of the Original Series,"
Star Trek Returning To QVC
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek Franchise , 48 comments
We have news of yet another sign that Trek is returning to the heydays of the franchise. Trekkies who were fans in the 1990s might remember the QVC (home shopping channel) Star Trek shows which were a sure sign of the popularity of the franchise. Today, TrekMovie confirms that there will be a Star Trek QVC hour with products from Dynamic Forces this May 17th/18th, the first in almost 12 years.
Star Trek Box Office Still Strong + Abrams Fan Q&A + More ST09 Tidbits May 13, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 241 comments
For its fifth day Star Trek continues to show box office strength as it approaches the $100M mark in the US, and Paramount is already making money in the home market as well. We have those details and some more ST09 Tidbits including an Abrams fan Q&A, the Star Trek ARG in video, and more…even a look at how TOS would look in the hands of Star Trek’s cinematographer.
Gaming Update: Star Trek DAC Released + New STO Ship & Details
by Joseph Gunnell , Filed under: Games, Star Trek Online , 31 comments
The world of Star Trek gaming is getting busier lately. Today marks the release of Star Trek DAC on XBox Live Arcade. Plus there have been a lot of updates for Star Trek Online, the upcoming Trek MMORPG, including a new ship, and details on ship customization. All that below in our weekly gaming update.
Review: “Best Of” TOS and TNG DVDs
by Matt Wright , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Review, TNG, TOS, TOS Remastered , 92 comments
Along the release of the new Star Trek movie, the Original Series on Blu-ray a few weeks ago, and TOS movies on Blu-ray, this week CBS and Paramount Home Video also just released two “Best Of” DVD sets for the most popular Trek series, The Original Series and The Next Generation. See below for our review of these bargain-priced Star Trek starter kits.
The Collective: Reviews Of New DST Star Trek Figures + Preview Of Upcoming DST Trek Toys
by John Tenuto , Filed under: DS9, Review, TNG, TOS, Toys , 54 comments
Even though the world is focused on the new Star Trek movie, the rest of Star Trek still marches on, in this case with figures and toys. In the last few weeks Diamond Select Toys has released a number of new figures from TOS and DS9, inducing a Worf/Gowron 2-pack and the 19" Ultimate Scale Kirk and Spock. We have reviews of those plus some new previews, including the Salt Vampire.
Photos From Star Trek Tokyo Gala Premiere w/ Giant Enterprise!
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 148 comments
Today Japan was the final stop in the world gala premiere tour for the new movie. JJ Abrams along with stars of the film attended a press conference and premiere in Tokyo, complete with a giant Enterprise. See below for pictures from the events including a giant Enterprise!
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