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TrekInk: Exclusive 5-Page Preview of Star Trek Nero #3 October 19, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film) , 71 comments

spockThis week IDW continues the untold story of the Star Trek movie, with the third (and penultimate) issue of “Star Trek: Nero.” The series has been telling the story about what the wiley Romulan was up during those 25 lost years. Get a peek at issue three below, including a surprising encounter.

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Sci-Fi Movies Monday: The Avengers, The Hobbit, Iron Man 2, Green Lantern, Spider-Man 4, X-Men + more

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 28 comments

In Sci-Fi Movies this week, we’ve got updates on several of the X-Men franchise films (including, Wolverine 2, First Class, Deadpool and Magneto), an update on Spider-Man 4 by director Sam Raimi, news of Green Lantern pulling production out of Australia, Jon Favreau talking Iron Man 2 (and why he’s not directing The Avengers), Roland Emmerich on the possibility of an ID4 sequel and more, including box office numbers and the latest casting bites, images and videos.

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Star Trek The Exhibition Opens In Los Angeles + Opening In San Jose This Friday

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Trek Franchise , 26 comments

The two ‘engagements’ of Star Trek: The Exhibition have been traveling the country for the last year, and this month both of them have landed in California. The first opened in Hollywood last weekend, and on Friday the second opens in San Jose. We have photos from the Hollywood engagement below, plus details on the opening in San Jose, where George Takei is going to help kick it off.

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STO Update: Story and Klingon Videos + Tons of Screenshots & more October 18, 2009

by Joseph Gunnell , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 67 comments

saavikToday’s update for Cryptics Star Trek Online MMORPG starts off with two cool videos giving you a glimpse into the STO backstory and some Klingon combat. Plus we have a whopping fifteen new screenshots, and lots of new details on game.

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TrekInk: Review of Star Trek: Spock – Reflections #4

by Mark Martinez , Filed under: Comics, Review, Star Trek (2009 film) , 14 comments

saavikThe fourth and concluding issue of Star Trek: Spock – Reflections arrived in comic shops this past week. We learn Spock’s purpose for returning to Earth and receive one more lesson from his past, about Vulcans, humans, loyalty and logic. Find out how it all works out in our review below.

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Star Trek Takes Home Top Spike Scream Awards – Shatner Makes Surprise Appearance [UPDATED

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film) , 180 comments

The Spike Scream Awards were taped in Los Angeles Saturday night (to air Tuesday October 27th). The new Star Trek movie started the night with the most nominations and walked away with a few awards, including the top prize of "Ultimate Scream" as well as Best Sci-Fi Film. And in a surprise, William Shatner appeared on stage to pick up one of Trek’s awards. Details and photos below.  [UPDATE: Full list of Trek's six wins]

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Sci-Fi TV Saturday: Dollhouse, FlashForward, Fringe, Heroes, V + more October 17, 2009

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 40 comments

In Sci-Fi TV this week, there’s confirmation from Fox that they will air all 13 episodes of Dollhouse this season, extended details on the pilot episode of V and possible casting news relating to original series star Jane Badler, Leonard Nimoy returning to Fringe, a rumored major death on Heroes and more, including the latest television ratings, casting bites, images and videos.

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Star Trek Sequel Writers Planning For 2012 Release

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 134 comments

Earlier this week TrekMovie reported that, based on the Paramount’s release slate and the schedules of the filmmakers, the chances of a Star Trek sequel in 2011 were shrinking. Now comes the first (sort of) confirmation of this, with comments from screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman made at the Screenwriting Expo held in Los Angeles this week. More details below
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Kurtzman, Orci & Lindelof Talk Abrams & Star Trek Collaboration October 16, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Orci/Kurtzman, ST09 Creative, Star Trek (2009 film) , 57 comments

They have been referred to here as the current ‘Supreme Court’ of Star Trek, but the collaboration between JJ Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman goes far beyond the final frontier. Today’s Variety has a lengthy feature on Abrams team and how they have come together to create projects that are at the top of the Hollywood buzz list, including some insights into the process of creating the new Star Trek movie. Excerpts below.

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Science Friday: Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction Edition

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Science/Technology , 58 comments

Kayla is still in mourning over LCROSS, so this week your humble editor will take a crack at Science Friday with a look at a few events over the last week, which show that reality can be stranger than fiction, even science fiction. We got a real space ribbon, a seeming alien attack in the skies of Moscow, and insectoid robots. Plus, only in sci-fi would someone pay $300 for a fan.

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Watch Big Bang Theory Wheaton Episode Promo + Wil’s TNG Memoir Released October 15, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG , 27 comments

The nerdy hit CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory is always good for a Star Trek reference, but next Monday they will be stepping up a notch as Wil Wheaton guest stars, playing himself. Today CBS released a promo, and you can check that out below. In other Wheaton news, Wil has releases the first volume of his TNG memoir "Memories of the Future", details below.

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Nichelle Nichols Talks Kirk Kiss, Roddenberry Relationship & New Film ‘The Torturer’

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 34 comments

The original Uhura, Nichelle Nichols stars in a new impendent film, The Torturer. The actress talked about that film as well as Star Trek’s interracial kiss, her relationship with Gene Roddenberry and more. You can listen to the interview for more and see a trailer for the movie.  Plus we have an update and the trailer for Cabonauts, the upcoming webshow starring Nichols.    

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Takei Suggests Ending Shatner Feud On Howard Stern Show [UPDATED]

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner, TOS , 63 comments

Over the last couple of years the feud between Original Series stars William Shatner and George Takei has really heated up, spilling into mainstream media. Recently there was some talk of George appearing on Bill’s Raw Nerve TV show for a hatchet burying episode, however Takei says he wants to do it on neutral ground, namely the Howard Stern Show. See below for video of Takei making his suggestion.   

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Library Computer: Review of Star Trek Enterprise: The Romulan War: Beneath The Raptor’s Wing

by Bill Hunt , Filed under: Books, ENT, Review , 80 comments

Next week Simon & Schuster releases its big trade paperback "Star Trek Enterprise: The Romulan War: Beneath the Raptor’s Wing." This book should be of interest to both fans of Enterprise, as well as those who want to learn more about a conflict we first heard about during The Original Series. Today we have an an early review which is extensive, befitting this extra-long trade paperback.  

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Orci & Kurtzman Q&A On Star Trek, DVD/Blu-ray, Writing Process & Sequel October 14, 2009

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 159 comments

Last week we put up a partial transcript of the Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman Q&A from the Paramount Home Video press event promoting the upcoming Star Trek DVD & Blu-ray releases. That focused on the sequel and other projects. Today we have the rest of the Q&A, with discussions of the Star Trek movie, the DVD & Blu-ray, their writing process, and a bit more on the sequel as well.

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