Sci-Fi Movies Wednesday: Batman, Ghostbusters III, Riddick, Terminator, Foundation, Avatar + more February 17, 2010
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 80 comments
In this week’s Sci-Fi Movies there are new rumors on the next Batman film, plus news on James Cameron writing an Avatar prequel novel and the announcement of a third Riddick. Also, there’s a report on Terminator 1 & 2 co-writer William Wisher’s take on the franchise. Plus updates on the Escape From New York remake and Ghostbusters III. All that and more, including the latest box office numbers, casting bites, images and videos.
Details & Covers For May IDW Star Trek Comics
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics , 16 comments
Today IDW released their May solicitations for comics, which includes two Star Trek comics and one trade paperback. We have the first details and cover images below for McCoy #2, Star Trek 2009 Movie Adaption #4, and the Movies Trilogy trade paperback.
Rebuttal To New Scientist Article On Impossibility of Star Trek Warp Travel
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Science/Technology, Trek Franchise , 160 comments
Yesterday New Scientist posted an article titled "Starship pilots: Speed kills: especially warp speed." This article is getting a lot of play across the web on other sci-fi sites. Debating the science of science fiction may be dubious, but TrekMovie would at least like to point out how Star Trek has already addressed the issues presented by New Scientist, and that there is some back-up from real science.
Star Trek Generations Available For Streaming At Hulu February 16, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Feature Films (TMP-NEM) , 134 comments
The world of Star Trek has taken another step into the digital future. Today the ad-supported streaming site Hulu added their first Star Trek movie, Star Trek Generations. Anyone in the US can watch it for free and you can even embed it on your own site (as we have done below).
Happy Birthday, LeVar Burton + Watch 3-hour Burton interview!
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG , 31 comments
Today is another big Trek Birthday. LeVar Burton, who played Star Trek: The Next Generation’s engineer Geordi LaForge in seven seasons and four feature films is turning 53 today. To celebrate his birthday we present below a recent 3- hour interview with the actor.
Jonathan Frakes Directing Episode of ‘V’ + More Frakes Updates
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Sci-Fi, TNG , 42 comments
TNG’s Riker, Jonathan Frakes is one of the Star Trek actors who got on the job training as a director during his time with Trek, which led to him directing two Trek feature films. Frakes continues to direct for film and TV, and now comes news that he will once again be directing aliens. Frakes is slated to direct an upcoming episode of the ABC sci-fi remake V. More info below, plus more on what The Beard has been doing lately.
VIDEO Reports From London Star Trek Costume Record Attempt
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Star Trek Online , 21 comments
On Sunday we reported on the record setting gathering of Star Trek fans in costume in the UK. Today we have videos from the event, which include who won some of the prizes at the event and some interviews. We also have video of a gathering of Star Wars fans also held in the UK over the weekend.
ILM Star Trek Visual Effects Nominees Talk Craft + New VFX ‘Breakdown’ Videos February 15, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: ST09 Creative, Star Trek (2009 film) , 97 comments
ILM’s visual effects on the 2009 Star Trek movie has garnered BAFTA, Visual Effects Society and Oscar nominations. In a new interview, some of the nominees talk about how they went about bringing realism to the new Star Trek and how it compares to ILM’s Star Wars work. Excerpts below, plus links to some effect shot ‘breakdowns’.
POLL: Who is your favorite Star Trek President?
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: List, Trek Franchise , 77 comments
Today is Presidents Day in the USA, a day to celebrate the nation’s past leaders. The world of Star Trek has also given us some ‘Presidents’. Today we celebrate those fictional future presidents, and ask you to pick your favorite.
Diamond Select Reveals New Star Trek Toys at Toy Fair 2010
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), TOS, Toys , 110 comments
Diamond Select Toys showed some of their planned Star Trek items for 2010 and 2011 at the New York Toy Fair this weekend. Reports coming from the show reveal a new ST: III new Klingon ship toy and disruptor, a Minimates vehicle, and new Retro-MEGO figures. More details and photos below
Watch Last Nights Star Trek Gag on Family Guy + References on American Dad & Smallville
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Humor , 49 comments
Over the weekend Star Trek references showed up on a few TV shows. The biggest was yet another Trek gag on last night’s Family Guy, but Trek worked its way into American Dad and Smallville as well. Below we have details, screenshots and links to all the clips.
Star Trek Loses Out at Art Directors & Editors Guild Awards
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 193 comments
Over the weekend two of the Hollywood guilds that nominated the 2009 Star Trek movie held their award shows. Unfortunately, neither the Art Directors Guild, nor the Editors Guild awarded Star Trek with their top prize. See below fore more details.
TrekInk: Review of “Spock Reflections” & “Nero” Comic Collections
by Mark Martinez , Filed under: Comics, Review, Star Trek (2009 film) , 17 comments
Two trade paperback collections illuminating the lives of characters from the feature film Star Trek (2009) arrived in comic shops recently ("Star Trek: Nero" and "Spock: Reflections"), giving readers an opportunity to revisit lessons learned about Vulcans, Romulans, humans, loyalty, logic and revenge. We have a summary review of both below
Happy Birthday, Simon Pegg February 14, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 18 comments
Today also happens to be the birthday of Simon Pegg. This is a big one for Star Trek’s new Scotty as he is turning the big four-oh, that’s right Simon is now 40. TrekMovie would like wish Simon the very best of birthdays.
Star Trek’s Most Romantic Moments
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: List , 52 comments
It’s Valentine’s Day again. In honor of this day of romance, we are reposting a ‘TrekMovie’ classic from back in 2008, but since the site has so many new readers since the early days, maybe it is new to you. So we present our updated list of Star Trek’s most romantic moments, plus some last minute Valentine’s Day ideas.
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