JJ Abrams Gives A Star Trek Sequel Update + Talks MI:IV & Oscars March 5, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 79 comments
As reported last night, Star Trek producer JJ Abrams was honored at an event in Los Angeles. While walking the ‘green carpet’ at the US-Ireland Alliance event he gave some comments about Star Trek and the Oscars, check out the excerpts below.
Happy Birthday, Jolene Blalock
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ENT , 47 comments
Today is Jolene Blalock’s birthday. Star Trek Enterprise’s Vulcan first officer T’Pol is turning 35. TrekMovie extends a big happy birthday "live long and prosper" to Jolene, and below we catch up on all her latest news. Today also happens to be the birthday of Star Trek III’s James B. Sikking, and so happy bday James, and we have an interesting piece of Trek trivia about him too.
Jeri Ryan Cast In ABC Pilot ‘Body of Evidence’
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, VOY , 25 comments
It looks like William Shatner isn’t the only Star Trek regular who has landed a role this pilot season (see previous story). It has just been reported that Star Trek Voyager’s Seven of Nine Jeri Ryan and been cast in a ABC procedural drama Body of Evidence.
JJ Abrams Named “Honorary Irishman” At Pre-Oscar Party March 4, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity , 32 comments
On Thursday night Star Trek producer/director JJ Abrams was named an ‘honorary Irishman’ by the US-Ireland Alliance at their annual Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film pre-Oscar party in Los Angeles. Presenting the honor was Abrams’ Mission Impossible IV star and co-producer Tom Cruise. More info and photos below.
Analyzing Star Trek’s Chances At Academy Awards – Time For Trek’s First Oscar?
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 77 comments
This weekend is the Academy Awards, and JJ Abrams Star Trek movie is nominated in four categories. Although previous Trek films have received nominations, so far the franchise has yet to pick up a win. Star Trek has some tough competition going in, but if prognosticators are to be believed, this may be the year Trek picks up some gold.
Patrick Stewart Named President of (Football Club) Academy + More PS News
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG , 26 comments
Patrick Stewart’s Jean Luc Picard was one of Starfleet Academy’s most distinguished alumni, and now the actor has been named as the head of another Academy, this one even closer to his heart. Details on that below, plus the latest updates from Sir Patrick, including some video clips.
Sci-Fi Movies Wednesday: Tron Legacy, Captain America, Wolverine, Scott Pilgrim, Avatar 2, Transformers 3 + more March 3, 2010
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 60 comments
This week’s Sci-Fi Movies features updates on Tron Legacy (including plot/trailer details and new images), Michael Bay testing 3D for Transformers 3, Edgar Wright talking about his adaptation of Scott Pilgrim, more Superman: The Man of Steel rumors, a synopsis for Captain America, and even Avatar 2 and Indiana Jones 5 details. All that and the latest casting bites, images and videos.
Watch Fun Raw Video of Pine/Quinto Interview From Last Year
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: ST09 Cast , 27 comments
Around the release of the Star Trek movie last May there were so many interviews with the cast and crew that it was hard to keep up. One hidden gem eluded us until now is a raw uncut (and often irreverent) version of Extra’s interview with Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine. Check out the bromance-tastic video below.
2 Young Adult Star Trek Movie Tie-in ‘Starfleet Academy’ Novels Coming In November
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Books, Star Trek (2009 film) , 50 comments
As noted in our recent feature on Star Trek licensing, Simon & Schuster is planning new novels tied into the new Star Trek movie. Now we have word on some specifics for the first books. Later this year S&S will release two young adult ‘Starfleet Academy’ movie tie-ins. S&S has also scheduled their next Peter David Star Trek New Frontier book.
Michael Giacchino Wants To ‘Play’ With TOS Music For Star Trek Sequel March 2, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Music, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 70 comments
Star Trek composer Michael Giacchino is riding high on his road to the Oscars with his score for Up. There are some new pre-Oscar interviews with the composer where he talks about Oscar and a little about the Star Trek sequel as well, see excerpts and video below.
William Shatner To Receive TV Lifetime Achievement Honor
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner, TOS , 47 comments
William Shatner will be headed back to his home country of Canada this summer to be honored with a lifetime achievement award for his decades of television greatness at this year’s Banff World Television Festival. To celebrate TrekMovie presents – great moments in Shatner TV.
Chris Pine To Present At Academy Awards
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Star Trek (2009 film) , 26 comments
On Sunday tens of millions watched the original Captain Kirk help close out the Winter Olympics, and next Sunday tens of millions will see the new Captain Kirk help hand out the Oscars. Today the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences updated its list of presenters for the Academy Awards, and Star Trek’s Chris Pine is on the list (along with a Trek movie cameo actor).
Giacchino & Star Trek Win Film Music Critic Awards March 1, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Celebrity, Music, Star Trek (2009 film) , 45 comments
It looks like we have one more set of awards to announce before the Oscars coming up this weekend, and this time it is some good news. Today the International Film Music Critics Association announced the winners of their 2009 Awards and Star Trek’s Michael Giacchino was the big winner with awards for both Up and Star Trek. More details below
Exclusive: CBS Products VP Van Citters On Future of Star Trek Books, Attractions, Videogames & more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Merchandise , 103 comments
In exclusive interview, CBS Licensing VP of Product Development John Van Citters gave TrekMovie.com a briefing on the state of Star Trek licensing and a peek at some of what we can expect with Star Trek novels, non-fiction books, toys, video games, and much more.

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