George Takei Receives Actors Diversity Award June 30, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 36 comments
Last night at the East West Players Theater in Los Angeles, Star Trek’s original Sulu, George Takei was one of four honorees at 7th Annual Ivy Bethune Tri-Union Diversity Awards. We have details and photos from the event, including other Trek celebs who attended.
William Shatner Explains Why He Has Not Seen The New Star Trek Movie
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film) , 271 comments
For over two years while the Star Trek movie was in development and production, much of the debate, news and gossip about the film was about whether or not William Shatner would be in it, something he contended would benefit the film. So it is a bit surprising that two months after its release, Bill has yet to see it. While co-hosting Live with Regis and Kelly last Friday he explains why, details below.
Simon Pegg Predicts Star Trek Sequel In 18 Months?
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 38 comments
Star Trek’s new Scotty, Simon Pegg, is out doing press promoting his role in the Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, opening this week, and in an interview with Zoo magazine he made the bold prediction that the Star Trek sequel would open in 18 months. We have that and more Pegg excerpts and links below.
TrekInk: Early Review – StarTrek II: The Wrath of Khan #3
by Mark Martinez , Filed under: Comics, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Review , 55 comments
The long overdue comic book adaptation of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan from IDW concludes. The last of three issues arrives in comic shops this week. TrekMovie has an exclusive early review, plus a five-page preview of TWOK #3 and a look at a new IDW Omnibus.
Sci-Fi Monday: Avatar, Paul, Watchmen, Fahrenheit 451, Avengers, Harry Potter + more June 29, 2009
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 39 comments
While Transformers 2 is the first mega movie of the year, an early preview indicates that James Cameron’s Avatar could give it a run for its money. We have details on that in our weekly genre movie news wrap-up, along with updates on Simon Pegg’s Paul, the Watchmen extended edition, Fahrenheit 451, and more. Plus all the weeks previews, including the latest Harry Potter.
Star Trek Passes $370M + Studio Chief (& Orci & Kurtzman) Talk Trek Future + Urban’s Big Mouth
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Great Links, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 73 comments
Star Trek just finished its 8th weekend in general release and it is still in the top 10 for ticket sales. We have all the latest box office details below, plus the head of Paramount talking up the future of the franchise. We also have more from Bob and Alex and Karl Urban getting a mouth full.
Photos & Video From TrekFest & TrekExpo [UPDATE: & VulCon]
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 29 comments
Over the weekend there were two Star Trek events held in the middle of America, TrekFest in Riverside, Iowa and TrekExpo in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Celebrities attending these events include Leonard Nimoy, Marina Sirtis, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Denise Crosby, and Walter Koenig. Below we have links and excerpts from news reports, plus images and videos from the events. [UPDATED: Plus new video from VulCon from Alberta, Canada]
CelebWatch: Wheaton & Ryan Cast in Leverage + Frakes Talks Trek + New Roles For Park & Mulgrew + more
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity , 14 comments
Two more Star Trek celebrities are headed to the TNT series Leverage, this time it’s Wil Wheaton and Jeri Ryan. And we have more Trek celeb news including a new interview with Jonathan Frakes, Linda Park headed for a ‘Crash’, a new movie for Kate Mulgrew, and more.
Orci & Kurtzman Talk Trek v Transformers & Future Prime Universe + more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Sci-Fi, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 134 comments
In yet another interview for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, Star Trek scribes Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman opine on the differences between working on Trek and Transformers fans and what could be next in the Star Trek sequel. We have excerpts below, plus details on a new project for Bob and Alex. .
Nichelle Nichols & Zoe Saldana Present Together At BET Awards June 28, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Star Trek (2009 film), TOS , 30 comments
Tonight another awards show has integrated some Star Trek, this time the BET Awards had the first ever appearance of the two Uhuras together with Zoe Saldana and Nichelle Nichols presenting an award. We have pictures and video below.
Library Computer: Star Trek’s Best Uhura Novels
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review, TOS , 38 comments
This week the Library Computer begins an ongoing series of retro novel reviews, spotlighting the best books for a specific character. We start with three classic tales with the first lady of linguistics, Nyota Uhura..
UK Star Trek Comic Magazine Review
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Comics, Review, Trek for Kids , 18 comments
Star Trek: The Magazine by Titan is a familiar institution to fans from the UK, and more recently, to US fans when it started publishing in North America about 2 years ago. Now, through the Titan Comics brand, younger UK and Ireland fans are now being treated to a really cool monthly publication. TrekMovie has all the details and a look at the first two issues of Star Trek Comics.
Denise Crosby Talks Fans, Leaving TNG, Trekkies 3 and more
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, TNG , 37 comments
Next Generation’s Tasha Yar, and executive producer/host of the two Trekkies documentaries Denise Crosby is is Tulsa, OK this weekend appearing at TrekExpo. The actress has a new interview in the Oklahoma press talking about fans, leaving TNG, the new movie, Trekkies 3 and more.
Sci-Fi TV Saturday: Heroes, Fringe, Doctor Who, Day One, Flash Forward + more June 27, 2009
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 36 comments
The big news in genre TV this week is that Trek vet Bryan Fuller has again left Heroes as it is just starting to shoot its fourth season. We also have an update on Fringe as that show starts up, plus the latest for Doctor Who, Flash Forward and Day One, with previews and more.
Star Trek Behind The Scenes Interview Excerpts From Star Trek Mag
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Merchandise, Star Trek (2009 film) , 39 comments
Star Trek Magazine #19, which just arrived on newsstands, is full of behind the scenes details from the new Star Trek movie. STM has provided TrekMovie with extracts (below) from composer Michael Giacchino, stunt coordinator Joe Box, and director of photography Daniel Mindel. Plus we have a look at the previews exclusive cover.
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