John Cho: Star Trek Cast ‘Hell-Bent’ For Sequel September 30, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Sci-Fi, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 38 comments
Last week ABC debuted their new sci-fi show FlashForward (co-created by Trek vet Brannon Braga), with Star Trek’s new Sulu John Cho on board as part of the ensemble cast. Cho is now promoting the show, but of course is also being asked about Star Trek. Cho comments on the status of the sequel and if he (or the other actors) will be able to juggle their busy schedules for the next Trek.
Sci-Fi Movies Wednesday: Ghost Rider, He-Man, Iron Man 2, Predators, Thor, X-Men, Paul + more
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 33 comments
This week’s Sci-Fi Movies column includes the first details on Robert Rodriguez’s Predators, updates on Ghost Rider 2 and He-Man, plus updates on movies based on Venom, Silver Surfer and Daredevil, along with the latest movie news, casting bites and images and videos, including the first image from Simon Pegg’s Paul.
Robert Meyer Burnett Talks Free Enterprise 2 [UPDATED] September 29, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Humor, Shatner , 49 comments
In 1998 Robert Meyer Burnett and Mark Altman created a cult classic with Free Enterprise, their comedy about two Star Trek fans (named Robert and Mark) who meet their hero, William Shatner. Their has been a lot of talk about a sequel over the last decade, but it seems the success of the new Star Trek movie could help it become reality. [UPDATE: More from Altman and Burnett]
JJ Abrams Gives A Star Trek Sequel Update + Calls In To Colbert Report [VIDEO]
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 118 comments
In an interview promoting his FOX show Fringe, JJ Abrams has given another one of his mini updates on the sequel to Star Trek. Basically nothing new to report, but he is keeping that ‘who will direct?’ question out there. We have more on that below, plus video of JJ Abams’s phone in appearance on the Colbert Report last night.
REPORT: Star Trek Designers Talk Trek History At Art Directors Guild Event September 28, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Art, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Star Trek (2009 film), Trek on TV , 86 comments
Sunday night at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, the Art Director’s Guild held a special event honoring the design of Star Trek. On hand was a panel of distinguished designers, including Scott Chambliss and Herman Zimmerman, sharing their thoughts and memories with the capacity crowd. Video will be made available next month, but we have photos and a report with some interesting comments below.
Easter Eggs for TOS Season 2 and TNG Movies Blu-ray Sets
by Matt Wright , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, TNG, TOS, TOS Remastered , 44 comments
Last week CBS and Paramount released TOS Season Two (review) and the Next Generation movies (review) on Blu-ray. Today we take a closer look at the hidden ‘easter eggs’ in each of those sets. Plus we have an update on the upcoming Star Trek Season Three Blu-ray set.
Book Excerpt: Star Trek Titan: Synthesis
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Books, TNG , 23 comments
In October Pocket Books has two Star Trek novels coming, the first is the Enterprise "Romulan War" trade paperback (see exclusive TrekMovie excerpt). And later in October, they bring the second Star Trek Titan book of the year, with "Synthesis". Pocket has now released an excerpt "Synthesis", check it out below.
Sci-Fi TV Sunday: FlashForward, Fringe, Heroes, Lost, Smallville, Dollhouse + more September 27, 2009
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 54 comments
This week is premiere week on the broadcast networks, and we’ve got you covered with an in depth analysis of the ratings to go along with the latest sci-fi TV news from the last week, including an update on the Terminator: TSCC DVD movie campaign, a look at Leonard Nimoy on Fringe, and all the latest images and videos and much, much more.
Library Computer: Review – “Star Trek Voyager: Unworthy”
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review, VOY , 21 comments
This week Pocket Books releases its second Star Trek Voyager of the year, following on Kirsten Beyer’s excellent "Full Circle" released in March. And so the Library Computer journeys again to the Delta Quadrant with a review of Beyer’s new “Star Trek Voyager: Unworthy” to see if she can do it again.
Exclusive: Interview with Star Trek: TNG-Enterprise Production Designer Herman Zimmerman September 26, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: DS9, ENT, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Interview, TNG , 94 comments
Yesterday TrekMovie put up our interview with Scott Chambliss, Star Trek’s new production designer. The man who held that position for the last couple of decades was Herman Zimmerman, who will join Chambliss at an event on Sunday honoring the design of Trek over the years. In an exclusive interview with Zimmerman below, we talk to him about his time with Trek, and also get his thoughts on the new Star Trek.
Review – Star Trek The Next Generation Movies Blu-ray Box Set
by Matt Wright , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Review, TNG , 87 comments 
This week Paramount released a new box set for all four of The Next Generation movies on Blu-ray, which is a partner to the TOS Movies box set released in May (see TrekMovie review). In addition to the HD versions of the movies, the set is packed with new special features and commentaries. Find out if it is worth adding to your collection in our review below.
STO Update: New Ship + Game Info + Pre-orders + Possible Consoles + more September 25, 2009
by Joseph Gunnell , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 53 comments
Cryptic has been busy this past week, including releasing details for a new Federation ship, the Discovery class, which looks a bit like a famous Trek ship. There is also a new screenshot and some new details on skills, plus pre-order information and some hints on possible console availability. Finally, we take a first look at the growing ‘fleets’ for STO.
Exclusive: Interview with Star Trek Production Designer Scott Chambliss
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Art, Books, Interview, Star Trek (2009 film) , 173 comments
Scott Chambliss had worked with JJ Abrams for years, including on Alias and Mission: Impossible: III, but redesigning the Star Trek universe was probably his most ambitious undertaking. In an exclusive interview with TrekMovie, the production designer talks about the challenges of taking on Trek, fan feedback, and also what we can look forward to in the upcoming Art of Star Trek book.
Science Friday: Water In Space Edition
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 16 comments
This week in Science Friday we celebrate the discovery of two more water sources in our solar system: Mars and the Moon! Get your sciencey fill by diving into space water, taking a virtual 3D tour of Rome via Flickr, and enjoying another ride to the edge of space (this time in HD!). All this and more plus our gadget of the week: the U3-X aka the UniSegway.
Great Links: Big Bang Theory Treks (Again) + Anime Enterprise + ISS Talks To Vulcan + more September 24, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links , 42 comments
Once again we take a look at Star Trek in the zeitgeist. This week a Great Links favorite, The Big Bang Theory, returned for a new Season, with tons of Star Trek fun. We have details below, plus ISS Astronauts talking to Vulcans, the return of "THIS IS A DISASTER!", Starships as Anime characters, and much more, including the latest Trek ref on Colbert Report.
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