SciFi Becomes SyFy – Still Airs Star Trek Reruns July 7, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: ENT, Sci-Fi, TNG , 125 comments
This morning the Sci-Fi Channel, cable home of reruns for Star Trek Enterprise and Star Trek The Next Generation, completed its rebranding and it is now SyFy. To celebrate the change, the channel has opened an "Imagination Park" in New York and is premiering a new series today (Warehouse 13). Details below
Orci and Kurtzman To Produce Movie Based On View-Master Toy (Really!) July 6, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Orci/Kurtzman , 111 comments
The co-writers and executive producers of the new Star Trek movie (and sequel) are adding yet another movie into their stable or production projects, and this one is yet another hard to believe adaptation. DreamWorks is now in talks for the rights to make a film based on the Fisher Price ViewMaster 3D Viewer toy, with Bob and Alex tapped to produce.
Simon Pegg Becomes A First Time Dad – Welcomes Baby Girl
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Star Trek (2009 film) , 38 comments
Star Trek’s new Scotty is a daddy. Today Simon Pegg confirmed that last week he and his wife Maureen brought a new sci-fi nerd into the world, a girl. The family is keeping more details to themselves, but Pegg says all are fine. The baby, born in Los Angeles, is the couple’s first child.
The Collective: A Look At The Star Trek Terran Empire XP Hypersuite
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, Science/Technology, TOS , 54 comments
Today, The Collective wears a beard as we imagine this scenario: A Star Trek fan has two computers. One is a good computer, yet the other is from an evil mirror universe. Want this scenario to be true? Now it can be with the Star Trek: The Terran Empire desktop interface from The Skins Factory. See below for details, images and a demo video.
ST09 Tidbits: Trek Hits $375M + Star Trek Lessons + more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 84 comments
We are nine weeks in, but there are still Star Trek movie tidbits to round up for you. We have the just in final numbers for Star Trek’s ninth weekend, plus some are already reflecting on what Star Trek has taught us about the year (and the Summer isn’t even over yet). Also we have some new video from the May Hollywood premiere and more.
TJ Hooker Getting Movie Reboot (Really!) – Will Shatner Be In That? July 5, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner , 160 comments
It appears that another classic TV show starring William Shatner is headed for a big screen reboot, this time it is TJ Hooker…and no that is not a joke. Today Variety reported that the classic 80s cop show is being remade as an action comedy. No word yet on if any of the original show stars will return, but there is a potential part for Shatner.
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More Star Trek Sequel Talk From Orci & Kurtzman – Is There A Leading Candidate For New Khan? July 4, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 585 comments
There are yet a couple more Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen interviews with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman which delve into the world of the Star Trek: Something Something sequel. And in one case, a name pops up again as a possible new Khan.
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The Collective: Review of Star Trek Electric Train Collection
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, Replicas, Review, TOS, Toys , 53 comments
TrekMovie continues our look at the heirloom quality Star Trek collectibles from the Bradford Group with an unusual set that brings two hobbies together: model trains and Star Trek collecting. The Star Trek Electric Train Collection is a first of its kind Star Trek item and TrekMovie has all the details below in a review with pictures and video.
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7 Trekkie Suggestions For 4th of July Activities July 3, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: List , 60 comments
Tomorrow is the 4th of July, a day for Americans to celebrate their independence as a nation and a people. TrekMovie has some suggestions on how Trekkies can celebrate the holiday, including joining George Takei at a fireworks show, seeing Chris Pine demonstrate democracy, re-enacting "The Omega Glory" and more.
Science Friday: New Lunar Pics + Sewer Aliens + Martian Snow Angels + NASA-Starfleet + more
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 29 comments
This week in Science Friday, see the first images gathered from our latest return to the moon, discover real life alien sewer creatures, make snow angels on Mars, and transform NASA into the UFP. All this and more, plus our gadget of the week: BMW Halbo!
ShatWatch: Attack Of The Bill Edition July 2, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner , 68 comments
One of the reasons William Shatner hasn’t seen the new Star Trek movie yet, could be because he continues to be the hardest working man in showbiz. Today Bill appeared on Attack of the Show and discussed whether or not he could beat up Chris Pine, amongst other things. We have video of that and his new Priceline commercial, plus a Raw Nerve update, news on the possibility of more TekWar on TV, and a project that Bill actually said no to.
TrekInk: Previews Of John Byrne’s “Crew” #5 and “Schism” Miniseries
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, TOS , 23 comments
Next week John Byrne wraps up his five issue "Crew" comic miniseries and we have a five page preview from IDW to get your started. Plus Byrne has release a few preview images from his upcoming "Schism" series, which will finish up his Romulan cycle of comics.
Alan Dean Foster To Write Sequel Book To Star Trek Movie
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Books, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 122 comments
Legendary sci-fi Author Alan Dean Foster is going to follow up his best selling Star Trek movie adaptation with a sequel novel set in the new movie universe. Foster made the revelation for the book, tentatively titled "Star Trek: Refugees", on his website, and also spoke about it in a new interview — details below.
ST09 Tidbits: Last Day in Top 10? + More Khan Debate + More Trek/Wars + more July 1, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film) , 196 comments
Two months into its release and there is still stuff to report about the new Star Trek movie. We have the latest box office results and what may be the end to its top 10 run, Plus more Khan debate online, more Star Wars/Star Trek, and a few other ST09 tidbits.
PineWatch: Carriers Trailer + Unstoppable Stopped? + Farragut Reviews
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 32 comments
The follow-up movie for Chris Pine after his breakout performance as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek will be a horror movie he shot before Trek called Carriers. We have details and the new trailer below, plus some news on Pine’s next film, which is having some budget trouble, and reviews for Chris’ new play.

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