Star Trek Helps Steve Jobs Intro Apple’s New PADD iPad [UPDATE: Spiner iPad Comments]
January 27, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 116 comments
Today was the long-anticipated introduction of Apple Computers new Tablet device. Apple’s new ‘iPad’ is being touted as a revolutionary device that will shake up the industry, just like the iPod and the iPhone. And when Apple CEO Steve jobs made his big announcement and showed off the multimedia capability, he showed the Star Trek movie as an example. Of course, the notion of a PADD computer is nothing new to Trek. [UPDATE: Brent Spiner weighs in on the iPad/PADD connection]
Star Trek Online Beta Ends With Klingon & Borg Invasion [VIDEO]
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 50 comments
The extended open beta for Star Trek Online ended Tuesday, but instead of just shutting it down, Cryptic made an event out of it. Early in the day they made an announcement of an end of beta event, then in the final moments for players found themselves facing a massive invasion of the Federation by the Klingons, and then the Borg. Check out a fan video recap below.
Shatner & Stewart Talk JJ Abrams Star Trek + More From San Francisco Star Trek Con January 26, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Star Trek (2009 film), Trek on TV , 81 comments
Last weekend Creation held an official Star Trek Convention in San Francisco. The event was headlined by Patrick Stewart and William Shatner who delighted the crowd with talk of Shakespeare, the new Star Trek movie and even pantyhose. The con also featured Trek stars such as Gary Lockwood, Armin Shimerman, Max Grodenchik, Vaughan Armstrong, and even some Klingons Chancellors (J.G. Hertzler and Robert O’Reilly). See below for details and photos from the event
San Jose Tech Museum Holding Contest For Wedding On Enterprise Bridge
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 23 comments
Recently the Tech Museum announced it was extended its engagement of Star Trek: The Exhibition, and today they have announced a contest where a lucky couple will get a Star Trek wedding packing to get married on the bridge of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701, no A, B, C, or D). Details below.
First Impressions of Star Trek Online
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Review, Star Trek Online , 42 comments
Star Trek Online, the new Massive Multi-Player Online game from Cryptic, comes out February 2nd. We’ve had the opportunity to play STO’s open beta of the game, and we’ve summarized our first impressions of the game for Trekkies, non-gamers, and avid gamers alike. So far we like what we see. Read on for a quick breakdown of each aspect of the game, what you’ll love, what you’ll hate, and what needs improvement.
Orci & Kurtzman To Produce Movie About Kid’s Kart Racing
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Orci/Kurtzman , 13 comments
Star Trek executive producers and co-writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman have added another project to their production slate. It was just announced the pair will be producing a film based on an award-winning documentary about Kart racing.
Star Trek’s Michael Kaplan Nominated For Costumers Guild Award + Check Out ST09 Costume Sketches
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 60 comments
Today The Costume Designers Guild was the last guild to announce nominations for 2009 film awards, and once again Star Trek was on the list. Star Trek Costume Designer Michael Kaplan was nominated for his work designing the looks of the final frontier. More details below, plus check out some sketches from the costume designs for Star Trek.
New Video: ILM Breaks Down Star Trek Spacejump Sequence January 25, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 112 comments
One of the biggest action highlights of the 2009 Star Trek movie was the ’space jump’ sequence. This sequence actually took up a third of the effects work for ILM. A new video feature at ILM breaks down the space jump.
Star Trek Online Beta Extended + New Klingon Video + Vigilant Ship Profile
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 33 comments
The open beta test for Star Trek online has proven very popular and Cryptic have now extended it one more day, so those participating can continue until tomorrow. More details below, plus a new Klingons video and a profile of a new ship: The Vigilant, a Defiant for the 25th century.
Hurt Locker Beats Star Trek For PGA Award – Did Trek Spoil An Avatar Win?
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 37 comments
Last night the Producer’s Guild held their annual awards and Star Trek was one of ten films up for Best Feature. Avatar was expected by many to win, but but in the end both films lost out to The Hurt Locker. Could Trek be a spoiler, there is some buzz on that. Details below, plus photos of JJ Abrams from the event.
Exclusive: Roberto Orci Gives Star Trek Sequel Update & More [VIDEO] January 24, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2013) , 495 comments
After the WGA Star Trek screening and panel earlier in the week (see previous report), Roberto Orci spent a little time doing a video interview for TrekMovie. The writer talked about meeting Walter Koenig, gave an update on the status of the sequel, explained why writing it feels harder than the first, and also revealed how fan interaction at TrekMovie has worked its way into meetings with the Star Trek Supreme Court.
Sci-Fi TV Sunday: LOST, Chuck, Fringe, Spielberg’s Invasion, Smallville, Torchwood USA, Walking Dead + more
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 27 comments
This week’s Sci-Fi TV includes development news — and a first look — at the untitled Steven Spielberg alien invasion series (plus news on a U.S. version of Torchwood and TV adaptations of Push and Walking Dead), interviews with the cast and crew of LOST, updates on upcoming episodes of Chuck, Fringe, Smallville, Supernatural and more, including the latest television ratings, casting bites, images and videos.
CelebWatch: Trek Stars For Haiti + Pine Gossip + Saldana Gets Revealing + Stewart’s Shakespeare on PBS + more January 23, 2010
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast, TNG, VOY , 51 comments
CelebWatch is back, baby! This week, we have news on Star Trek vets lending a hand for Haiti, more gossip for Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana’s revealing secrets and more in a new (and provocative) photo shoot, and Sir Patrick Stewart on his upcoming knighthood. Plus: the passing of an acting legend who graced the set of TNG. For all this and more, just click below.
Star Trek Wins SAG Stunt Ensemble Award (Presented by Scott Bakula)
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Celebrity, Star Trek (2009 film) , 39 comments
The 2009 Star Trek picked up its second guild award today (making it two for two so far). The Screen Actors Guild awarded Star Trek with the Best Stunt Ensemble Award. And in a ’small world’, it was Scott Bakula who presented the award, who noted the coincidence.
Star Trek Nominated For 3 Sound Editors Guild Awards January 22, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 21 comments
On Wednesday the sound mixers guild (CAS) nominated Star Trek, and on Friday the sound editors guild (MPSE) announced their nominations and Star Trek led the field with three nods. Details below, plus a summary of the guild nominations and info on which ones are being awarded this weekend.
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