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Review: Chase Masterson’s ‘Yesterday Was A Lie’ December 11, 2009

by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Celebrity, DS9, Sci-Fi , 19 comments

Writer-director James Kerwin’s Yesterday Was a Lie starring (and produced by) DS9 vet Chase Masterson opens in Los Angeles today. The independent film was extremely well-received on the indie film circuit, picking up several awards along the way. The film runs on a limited engagement, so see below for our spoiler-free review of Yesterday Was a Lie.

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The Collective: Star Trek Gift Ideas on a Budget December 10, 2009

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek on TV , 26 comments

The Holiday season is upon us and so it is time to think of gift giving for all the Trekkie girls and boys. But times are tough and so today The Collective takes a look at what the Trekkie on budget can do to give, with ideas from each incarnation of Star Trek.  

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JJ Abrams Talks Personal Connection To Trek & Fans + ST09 Editors Talk Kirk

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, ST09 Creative, Star Trek (2009 film) , 134 comments

As his Star Trek movie is being talked up for the Awards Season, the Hollywood Reporter checked in with director/producer JJ Abrams to talk about the film, his process and more. JJ had some interesting things to say about how the film was personal, the fans and more. Plus Variety talks to the Star Trek editors. Excerpts of both below.

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Shatner: Star Trek Movie “Wonderful” + Talks Star Trek Sequel

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 79 comments

Last night Bill Shatner was on Jimmy Kimmel Live, promoting his show Raw Nerve, but things swung around to discussion of Star Trek. Bill said he thought the Star Trek movie was "wonderful", implying he finally saw it, and revealed he and JJ Abrams recently had lunch. However, he said he didn’t know if he would be in the sequel. See video below.

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Sci-Fi Movies Wednesday: Avatar, Battleship, Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Twilight, Tron Legacy + more December 9, 2009

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 39 comments

This week’s edition of Sci-Fi Movies brings us up to date on Avatar, plus new looks at Tron Legacy and new images and videos from Iron Man 2, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. To round it all out we have an update on the Superman franchise and a clarification from Peter Jackson on his two ‘Hobbit’ films. All that and more, including the latest casting bites, images and videos.

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TMP@30: The Music of Star Trek: The Motion Picture

by Jeff Bond , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Music, Review , 109 comments

Our week-long tribute to Star Trek The Motion picture continues today with a 30th Anniversary look at the music of the film. "Music of Star Trek" author Jeff Bond explores Jerry Goldsmith’s memorable (and Oscar-nominated) score, including a look at it’s history and production.

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Exclusive Video Interview: Nick Meyer Talks Star Trek, Sequel, Opera and More

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 70 comments

Over the weekend TrekMovie sponsored an American Cinematheque Star Trek Marathon in Santa Monica. On Saturday writer/director Nick Meyer participated in a panel to talk about his time with Trek. After the event TrekMovie had a moment to chat with the director about the new Star Trek movie, a possible Star Trek opera and if he was interested in taking the Trek director’s chair again..

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Star Trek Sparks Oscar Buzz Debates + Paramount Promotes Trek For Guild Awards + more

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 98 comments

Last week we reported that Star Trek ended up on the NBR Top 10 list. Now some are starting to question the notion that  JJ Abrams movie actually make it onto the final list of Oscar noms. Below we have the latest Oscar buzz, plus the latest with Star Trek and the critics awards and upcoming guild awards.

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TMP@30: The Merchandise of Star Trek The Motion Picture December 8, 2009

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Merchandise , 132 comments

Today we continue our celebration of the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, by taking a look at extended universe of of the merchandise of The Motion Picture. Not until 2009, has a Star Trek movie inspired so much stuff. TrekMovie’s merchandise editor John Tenuto dedicates a special "Collective’ column to TMP.

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Virgin Christens First Commercial Passenger Spacecraft – VSS Enterprise

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Science/Technology, Trek Franchise , 148 comments

If you are hoping to catch a ride on the first private commercial passenger spacecraft, you will be riding on a spacecraft named ‘Enterprise’, more specifically Virgin Galactics VSS Enterprise, which was unveiled Monday night. More details below.

 

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STO Update: Fleet Action Videos + Collector’s Edition Details + more December 7, 2009

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 20 comments

Today we have a couple of videos that show off Star Trek Online’s big ‘fleet action’ style of gameplay. We also have full details on the collector’s edition of the game, more info on the game’s “missions”, along with all the latest interviews and another viral site promoting the game.

 

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Trek Ink: Exclusive Preview of Star Trek Alien Spotlight: Cardassians

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, DS9 , 28 comments

This week IDW finally finishes up its second volume of Alien Spotlight with the fifth and final issue which also happens to be their fiirst forray into the world of Deep Space Nine. Today we have an exclusive 5-page preview of "Alien Spotlight: Cardassians", check it out below.
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December 7th 1979 – Star Trek The Motion Picture Began 30 Years Of Star Trek Movies

by Mark A. Altman , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Review , 242 comments

30 years ago today, on December 7th 1979 Star Trek leapt from the small to the big screen with Star Trek: The Motion Picture. All week long TrekMovie will be celebrating the anniversary, beginning today with a tribute by Free Enterprise producer Mark Altman, that looks at the film and its place in history.

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Exclusive Interview: Scott Bakula Talks “Men of A Certain Age” + Star Trek Sequel + more

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ENT, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 106 comments

Monday night TNT premieres their new drama Men of a Certain Age, which stars Scott Bakula as one of three old friends dealing with middle age. In an exclusive interview, Bakula talked to TrekMovie about the show, working with Matt Damon in The Informant! along with what he would have liked to have done with Archer on Enterprise and how he would be interested in appearing in JJ Abrams next Star Trek movie.

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Sci-Fi TV Sunday: Alice, Doctor Who, Fringe, FlashForward, Supernatural, V + more December 6, 2009

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 57 comments

The new Syfy miniseries Alice premieres tonight, but there’s much more in Sci-FI TV this week including news on hiatus’ for Fringe, FlashForward and V (and premiere dates for Fox series Past Life and Human Target) plus a U.S. premiere date for Part Two of "The End of Time", the final David Tennant special.  Joss Whedon also opens up about the end of Dollhouse (and we have a title for the series finale).  All that and more, including the latest television ratings, casting bites, images and videos.

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