VIDEO & Highlights: Michael Giacchino On Star Trek Music, Sequel, & more September 8, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Music, Star Trek (2009 film) , 82 comments
Over the weekend Star Trek composer (and Oscar-winner) Michael Giacchino was the guest speaker for a screening of the movie in West Los Angeles. The discussion covered his approach to the first Star Trek, the Klingon music that didn’t make it into the film, possible ideas for the sequel and more. We have full video from the event, plus some highlight bullet points on what he had to say.
Photos & Video From Dragon*Con Miss Star Trek Universe Pageant September 7, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Trek Franchise , 53 comments
One of the highlights of the Trek Trak at Dragon*Con is the annual "Miss Star Trek Universe" Pageant. The contest of Trek beauties was held this year on Sunday, hosted by Star Trek Voyager’s Garret Wang (who was the host of the Trek Trak). Check out photos and video of the winners and contestants below.
New Star Trek Figures From Diamond Select + More On The Way
by John Tenuto , Filed under: TOS, Toys , 63 comments
It has been a long time since Diamond Select has released any Star Trek figures, but there is finally something new to talk about with the release of a 3-pack of original series figures. There are also a number of new Star Trek figure 2-packs coming soon. Details below.
Sci-Fi TV Tuesday: Smallville, Chuck, Fringe, Doctor Who, Torchwood + more
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 31 comments
In Sci-Fi TV this week we have Smallville season 10 news and images, an online version of Chuck, Torchwood details, an award for Doctor Who, a new adventure show for ABC, and lots more news. Plus we have a bunch of new previews, including a ton of stuff from Fringe. All that plus casting bites, ratings and more.
George Takei To Appear On The Big Bang Theory w/ Katee Sackhoff [UPDATED] September 6, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 26 comments
The nerdy CBS hit comedy The Big Bang Theory has had a number of Star Trek references over its first three seasons, including guests spots for TNG’s Wil Wheaton. And now it has been confirmed that Star Trek’s George Takei will be appearing on the show. More details below plus more Takei news. UPDATE: More details reveal Takei will appear with BSG’s Katee Sackhoff.
New Record For Costumed Star Trek Fans Set At Dragon*Con [PHOTOS + VIDEO] September 4, 2010
by Clinton Alvord , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 53 comments
On Saturday night at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA Star Trek fans gathered to attempt to break the record for costumed Trekkies set just a month ago at the Official Star Trek convention in Las Vegas. And based on the count, it looks like they did it. A full report and photos below. UPDATE: Video added
Sci-Fi Movies Saturday: Captain America, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Ghostbusters III, Clash of the Titans 2, Dredd + more
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 84 comments
In this week’s Sci-Fi Movies column we have new details on the Judge Dredd, Captain America, and Ghostsbusters III movies, plus there is lots of director updates on Wolverine 2, Deadpool, Clash of the Titans 2, and the next Fantastic Four movie, All that and more, including the latest casting bites, images and videos.
Reminder: See Star Trek 2009 w/ Michael Giacchino Tonight in West LA
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Music, Star Trek (2009 film) , 34 comments
The STAR TREK Simply Spectacular Saturdays Summer Series at the Royal Theater in West LA comes to an end tonight with the JJ Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek movie. And the special guest for the night will be Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino.
KirkWatch: William Shatner Talks Career & Trek Co-stars + Chris Pine On Unstoppable
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast, Shatner , 109 comments
Star Trek’s original Kirk William Shatner is the subject of an extensive feature interview in this weekend’s New York Times Magazine. The actor speaks frankly about his career and a bit about his Star Trek co-stars. Excerpts below, plus some bonus Bill videos as well. And Chris Pine, Star Trek’s new Kirk, is also the subject of a new interview, talking about his new film. Excerpts of that below too.
Great Links: Summer Movies as TNG Episodes + Kirk Audio + Trek Toilet + Spock Dog + more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links , 24 comments
It has been a while since TrekMovie has done a Great Links collection, so it is time to catch up. This week we have links looking at the summer movies as TNG episodes, Trekkies topping another list, two instances of Kirk-inspired audio, a Trek-inspired toilet and more, including Spock the dog.
VIDEO: Herman Zimmerman Talks Difficulties w/ Nemesis Director Baird, ST09’s Big Nacelles & More September 3, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Interview, Star Trek (2009 film) , 92 comments
Last week at the showing of Star Trek: Nemesis at the Star Trek Summer Screening series at the Royal Theater in West LA, veteran production designer Herman Zimmerman spoke frankly about his career in Trek, issues with Nemesis director Stuart Baird, and gave his thoughts on the look of the new Star Trek. Watch vidoe of that below.
Review: Star Trek 365 Photo Book
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Art, Books, Review, TOS , 60 comments
Abrams Books (no relation to Star Trek’s JJ Abrams) has released a great new Star Trek coffee table book, "Star Trek: The Original Series 365
Video of the Day: Evolution of the Star Trek Warp Effect
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Star Trek (2009 film), Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 151 comments
One of the cooler new effects in the 2009 Star Trek movie was the "go to warp" effect. The video of the day looks at how the warp effect has changed over the last three decades in the eleven Star Trek feature films. Check it out below.
John Billingsley Joins Poe Audio Drama
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ENT , 3 comments
John Billingsley, Star Trek Enterprise’s Dr. Phlox, has joined a new audio drama, voicing "The Doctor" in Edgar Allen Poe’s "The Fall of the House of Usher". More details below.
Big Star Trek Celebs Fill Trek Trak Schedule For Dragon*Con 2010 September 2, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions , 20 comments
This weekend Atlanta, GA is host to the the annual Dragon*Con, a huge fan friendly pop-culture convention. As usual there will be an extensive "Trek Trak" with a nubmer of events and celebrity appearances, including Jonathan Frakes, Scott Bakula, Avery Brooks, LeVar Burton, Brent Spiner, Marina Sirits and more. The Trek Trak is hosted by Voyager’s Garrett Wang, and there will be a Trek costume record attempt as well. Full schedule below.
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