Bad Astronomy’s Review of the Science of ‘Star Trek’ May 9, 2009
by Phil Plait , Filed under: Review, Science/Technology, Star Trek (2009 film) , 207 comments
Today TrekMovie continues our series of reviews with a very special perspective from a guest reviewer. Astronomer and author Philip Plait, who runs the famed Bad Astronomy Blog, presents a review of the new Star Trek movie, from a scientific (and nitpick lover’s) point of view. [note: this review contains major spoilers].
ST09 Tidbits (T+1): Presidential Trek + Nimoy Top 10 + Interviews + more May 8, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 93 comments
The Star Trek movie is out, but the Tidbits keep on coming and so we keep reporting. Today we have news the President wants to get his Trek on. Also you can check out Leonard Nimoy doing a Trekkified Top 10. Plus premiere night fan videos, lots of interviews, and more. So dive in to the opening day Tidbits.
Another TV Spot For Star Trek w/ new shots!
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 109 comments
Did you think Paramount was done promoting this thing? Not a chance. Today Paramount made available the latest spot which again pushes the positive critical response the movie has received. And it also happens to contain a few shots not shown before. See below for video and our usual screenshots & analysis.
Star Trek ARG Report: The Story So Far (and it isn’t over yet)
by Aliotsy Andrianarivo , Filed under: Star Trek ARG , 107 comments
Over the last few weeks there has been an intricate alternative reality game for the new Star Trek which has been keeping a lot of fans busy sorting clues and even visiting real world locations. TrekMovie has lead the way in reporting on the game’s progress, but it can be a challenge to follow. The game is coming to a close and there have been some recent new clues and so today we now try to put it all together in our guide to ‘the story so far’ with the Star Trek ARG.
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Anton Yelchin
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Star Trek (2009 film) , 51 comments
Even though he just turned twenty, Anton Yelchin has already built over two dozen acting credits in less than a decade, including two big movies this month, Terminator Salvation and a certain Star Trek movie. In our exclusive interview we talk about how this Russian-born actor shaped the role (and accent) for the new Chekov and much more. We also have a new image of Yelchin as Chekov.
[interview contains SPOILERS]
Star Trek Brings In $7 Million Thursday Night + Online New Ticket Buyer Polling Data
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 241 comments
The critics love it and the fans love it (based on our current poll), so the big question remaining is, will the rest of the film going audience love it. We won’t know that until the weekend is over, but the numbers are in for Thursday and they are very good. Star Trek racked up $7 million dollars last night in domestic tickets sales. More below, including interesting polling data from the online sales sites.
Star Trek Cast Interview Excerpts From Official Movie Magazine + Exclusive Cover Image
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Merchandise, Star Trek (2009 film) , 77 comments
This week Titan will release the official Star Trek movie souvenir issue of Star Trek Magazine. It contains interviews with the cast of the movie and Titan has provided us with excerpts from Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Leonard Nimoy and Anton Yelchin. See below for more info. UPDATE: Plus we have a first look at the Previews exclusive cover.
The Wait Is Over – Star Trek Day Is Here + Opening Day Tidbits May 7, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 701 comments
You knew that headline was coming. It is finally here. This evening fans across the country (and the world) are finally seeing Star Trek’s big return to the big screen. For today’s tidbits we have some newish photos, box office predictions, more reviews, an interesting Spock video essay, and more.
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with JJ Abrams
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Interview, Star Trek (2009 film) , 103 comments
Back in 2006 JJ Abrams ignited a bidding war between Hollywood studios for his next contract. In the end he went with Paramount and when he had the pick of projects, he chose the task of reviving Star Trek. In our exclusive interview with the director we get JJ to talk about some of the big decisions he made along the way to make this film, including what he cut. We also talk about William Shatner, and may be breaking some news.
[interview contains MAJOR SPOILERS]
Star Trek DAC Game Trailer – With Footage From Star Trek Movie
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Games, Star Trek (2009 film) , 58 comments
The new Star Trek movie is not getting a traditional adaptation video game, however Paramount has put together a fun $10 downloadable arcade space-shooter ‘inspired by Star Trek’ called Star Trek D-A-C. They have just released the game trailer which you can see below. The trailer includes some cool ship-on-ship action footage from the Star Trek movie.
Some Mainstream Media Continue To Misunderstand (and misrepresent) Trek Fans
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Fandom, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek Franchise , 318 comments
A couple of days ago we pointed to a funny parody news clip at The Onion which poked some good-natured fun at Trek and Trek fans, and how we were up in arms over how the film was ‘fun’ and ‘watchable.’ Trek fans are self-aware and most seemed to get the joke, but in the last day I have noticed a more disturbing Trend from some in the mainstream media trying to to perpetuate the most negative stereotypes of Trek fans, and what is worse they are trying to get me to help them. More below.
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Bruce Greenwood May 6, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Star Trek (2009 film) , 110 comments
One of the surprises in the new Star Trek movie is the importance of the role of Christopher Pike, the Captain of the Enterprise. And for this key part, JJ Abrams chose veteran actor Bruce Greenwood, who is no stranger to portraying strong leaders. In our exclusive interview, the actor talks about how his Pike is different, his relationship with Kirk, life on the set, and a particularly uncomfortable scene, and more. [interview contains spoilers]
ST09 Tidbits (T-1): Fringe Clues + New Reviews + Pegg Moves Scotty + Interview Vids + more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 156 comments
Just one more day until the early showings in the US (and Star Trek is actually opening in some countries in Europe today). First tidbit is from last night’s Fringe which had some Trek moments you will want to see. Plus there are more reviews (including Ebert and Wheaton), and lots of interviews below (including JJ on Charlie Rose). And Simon Pegg is playing with Scotty’s geography. All that and more.
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Karl Urban
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Star Trek (2009 film) , 86 comments
Karl Urban is one of the better known actors in the new Star Trek, especially to genre fans who know him as Eomer from two of the Lord of the Rings films, but it is spot on take on McCoy that is getting him a lot of buzz now. In our interview with the new Bones, we talk about what it was like for a fan to take on the iconic role, how he chose to honor the original, where he wants to take Bones, and more. [interview contains minor spoiler].
New Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 127 comments
This morning Paramount has released a new set of behind the scenese photos from the Star Trek movie, showing director JJ Abrams at work with his cast on various sets and locations. Some of this we have linked to before recently, but we now have high resolutions of all the new BTS photos, plus some that we haven’t seen before.
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