Science Friday: Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Edition July 17, 2009
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 61 comments
Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11: man’s first trip to the moon. This week, we celebrate the event with an Apollo 11 edition of Science Friday! Relive the mission in real time and celebrate with Star Trek. Go to the moon, Mars, and beyond with Steve Squyres. Join a team of rogue NASA engineers in designing a better rocket for manned space flight. All this an more plus our gadget of the week: EATR.
Complete Details On Star Trek Movie Blu-Ray and DVD Sets
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Star Trek (2009 film) , 169 comments
Over the last few weeks, including yesterday, we have been reporting bits and pieces regarding the home video releases for the JJ Abrams Star Trek movie. And finally today, Paramount has sent out the official press release, with all the details on the sets, including the special features. All the details are below.
More SDCC Star Trek Exclusives: Genki Khan Cologne & Hot Wheels Enterprise in Dock
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, TOS, Toys , 42 comments
As yet another sign of Star Trek’s return to the mainstream, more and more companies are announcing exclusive Trek items for the San Diego Comic Con (July 23-26). Genki Wear, makers of Star Trek themed fragrances has a special Khan cologne, and Mattel introduces an exclusive USS Enterprise in Space Dock Hot Wheels edition. Trekmovie has all the details.
William Shatner & Other Trek Vets Nominated for Emmys
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner , 34 comments
The nominations for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced, and naturally, a large number of Star Trek alumni have been named. Many are those who have been nominated many times in the past, including William Shatner, Damon Lindelof, Ronald D. Moore, Gary Hutzel, and Vanessa Williams. Read below for the complete details.
Star Trek Movie Coming To DVD/Blu-ray In November w/ High-tech Features July 16, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Star Trek (2009 film) , 52 comments
Today more details emerged about the upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release for JJ Abrams Star Trek movie. Confirming our earlier reports, Paramount has announced there will be three home video sets for Star Trek (2 DVD sets & 1 Blu-ray). All three will be released on November 17th. These releases will include some interesting high-tech features — details below.
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TrekInk: 5-Page Preview Of Spock Reflections #1
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film), TOS , 35 comments
This year’s "Star Trek Countdown" comic prequel to the Star Trek movie featured the elder Spock on Romulus late in the 24th century. Next week IDW debuts the first issue (of four) of "Spock Reflections," which will delve into the events that led to Spock choosing to live on Romulus, and promises to have "key insights” into Spock, as well as a “startling revelation." We have a 5 page preview of issue 1 below.
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Quinto Presents At ESPY Awards + Pine’s Next Movie Update + Guide To ST09 Stars At Comic-Con
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Star Trek (2009 film) , 46 comments
It seems like you can’t do an awards show these days without having a Star Trek skit or Trek celebrity presenter. Last night it was Zachary at ESPN’s ESPY Awards. This quickie ST09 Celeb Watch has pictures and video from that, plus an update on Chris Pine’s next movie and a full breakdown on where you can find your Trek celebrities at Comic Con next weekend.
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Exclusive: IDW To Do Star Trek Movie Adaptation + Details On Comic-Con Countdown Exclusive July 15, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film) , 47 comments
TrekMovie has just learned that IDW is preparing a comic book adaptation for the new JJ Abrams Star Trek movie, which will be their third comic series tied into the hit movie. We have more info on that below, plus details an the cover on a special Comic Con exclusive version of "Countdown".
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The Collective: New Talking Card + Tricorder & Fragrances Shipping + Funko SDCC Exclusives + more
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise , 36 comments
This week in Star Trek collecting brings fans a very cool new talking birthday card from Hallmark (we have pictures and video below). The Collective also has news on some long-anticipated items finally shipping, another Star Trek Comic-con exclusive, and a unique Roddenberry autograph collectible up for auction.
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TJ Hooker Movie Update: Shatner Says It’s Time For Him To Be ‘Father Hooker’ July 14, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Shatner , 136 comments
Yesterday we ran a report about how the producer of the TJ Hooker: The Movie, was interested in bringing back members of the original cast of the 80s cop show, including William Shatner. Today Bill issued one of his enigmatic statements that indicated he is at least interested in a role, if not more. Details below.
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Jonathan Frakes Narrating New Science Doc On History Channel – Clip From Show On Cloaking Devices
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Science/Technology, TNG , 23 comments
Star Trek stars are no strangers to the world of voice-over and narration and with all that practice at technobabble, they are naturals for narrating documentaries on space, science and technology. The latest is Next Gen’s Jonathan Frakes who is narrating a new show on The History Channel called "That’s Impossible" The show airs Tuesday (with two episodes airing tonight). See below for a clip.
UPDATED: More Details For Paramount’s Star Trek Blu-Ray/DVD Comic-Con Promotional Plans
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray , 50 comments
UPDATED: Today, in two separate releases, Paramount and CBS have outlined their plans for next week’s Comic Con, where they will be revealing details on upcoming Star Trek Blu-ray and DVD sets. See below for details on Star Trek elements and giveaways at the booth. See below for a promo video from David Gerrold and a look at the Star Trek giveaways.
LeVar Burton In Car Crash (Not Badly Hurt) [UPDATE: Burton Tweets Accident Pic]
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG , 35 comments
Last night Star Trek The Next Generation’s Geordi La Forge was involved in a five car accident in Los Angeles. According to reports the actor was treated at a local hospital and released and no tickets were issue for the accident. More details on that below, plus news on a premiere of Burton’s new film "Reach for Me".
Sci-Fi (Movies) Monday: Thor, Harry Potter, Green Lantern, Tron, Superman, District 9, Alice in Wonderland + more July 13, 2009
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 46 comments
Like with our TV roundup, there is a lot of groud to cover for movie news over the last couple of weeks, starting off with the ultimate sci-fi hookup of Natalie Portman joining Chris Hemsworth in Thor. We also have a big update on the new Harry Potter, plus Green Lantern’s casting, a synopsis for Tron, the future of Superman and more. And we have all the latest previews, including District 9 and Alice in Wonderland.
Happy Birthday Patrick Stewart
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG , 125 comments
There may be two Captain Kirks but there still is only one Captain Picard. Today is Patrick Stewart’s 69th Birthday. Although he has handed in his space suit to return to his home in the theater, Star Trek fans still remember the leader of The Next Generation on TV and film. See below for the latest on Patrick.
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