Brannon Braga Explains Why No Gay Characters On Star Trek: Not Forward Thinking January 24, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Trek Franchise, Trek on TV , 1,253 comments
Today many TV series have gay characters, including William Shatner’s sitcom $#!* My Dad Says and Ron Moore’s Battlestar Galactica spin-offs. But there has never been a gay character on Star Trek, and in a new interview veteran Star Trek writer/producer Brannon Braga explains why that is and why he thinks things would be different today.
Star Trek Stars At Sundance: Yelchin Taks ‘Ridiculous Happy’ Chekov + Quinto Sells Margin Call + Photos w/ Saldana
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 21 comments
Some of Star Trek 2009’s stars have been generating buzz at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah over the last few days. Anton Yelchin is talking about the ridiculously happy Chekov and getting good reviews for his role in Like Crazy. Zachary Quinto has closed a deal for his movie Margin Call, and Zoe Saldana is there to support her sister. Details and photos below.
Nimoy Planning Return To Fringe
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Fringe, Nimoy , 61 comments
Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s Spock Prime, was supposed to be retiring, however that break seems to be delayed. Nimoy has already announced a number of convention appearances, and now the actor says he may be returning to TV to reprise his role on the Fox sci-fi show Fringe. Details below.
Anton Yelchin: It Would Be ‘Bizarre’ For Abrams To Not Direct Star Trek Sequel + Bob Orci Soliciting Steven Spielberg To Help Convince Abrams January 23, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 350 comments
As previously reported, producer JJ Abrams is awaiting the script for the 2012 Star Trek sequel, before deciding if he will also direct the film. However that isn’t stopping others involved from weighing in. Star Trek’s new Checkov Anton Yelchin says it would be "bizarre" without JJ Abrams in the director’s chair. And co-writer Roberto Orci says he is trying to solicit Steven Spielberg to help convince Abrams.
Sci-Fi TV Sunday: Fringe, SGU, Smallville, Sanctuary, The Clone Wars, Wonder Woman, BSG: Blood & Chrome + more
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 65 comments
In Sci-Fi TV this week we have good news for Fringe fans, Wonder Woman getting a network pilot, new details on the next Battlestar show, possible hope for the future of Stargate Universe, and much more more including the latest television ratings, casting bites and new images and video previews.
Check Out 3D Renders For First Ships From Star Trek: Infinite Space Browser Game January 22, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DS9, Games , 75 comments
This summer Gameforge will release their free-to-play online game "Star Trek – Infinite Space", set in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine universe. Today they revealed details on the first two ships for the game, the Federation Galaxy Class and the Klingon Bird of Prey. Check out the 3-D previews below.
Watch Last Night’s Big Bang Theory Star Trek Neutral Zone Gag January 21, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Humor, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 20 comments
Once again the nerdy CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory delved into the final frontier with a Star Trek gag. Last night’s episode had the Federation/Romulan Neutral Zone work its way into a bed-time talk, watch the clip below.
McDonald’s Ireland Commercial Features Star Trek Beaming
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 37 comments
A new commercial for McDonald’s in Ireland doesn’t mention Star Trek by name, but it sure does evoke Trek, with wooshing doors and patrons "beaming" into a 23rd century McDonald’s. Check it out below
NBC Orders Supernatural Cop Pilot From Ron Moore
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, DS9, Sci-Fi, TNG , 27 comments
Veteran Star Trek writer/producer (and Battlestar Galactica re-imagineer) Ron Moore may be headed to network TV with a new genre show. NBC has announced they have picked up a pilot order for Precinct 17, a supernatural police drama written and produced by Moore.
Sci-Fi Movies Thursday: Spider-Man, The Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus, The Hobbit, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, X-Men: First Class, Captain America + more January 20, 2011
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 78 comments
Our Sci-Fi Movies Wrapup is back with a ton of big news this week. We have the big first looks at the new Spider-man and next X-Men cast, big casting/villains news for the next Batman (and big casting for The Hobbit), a big change in that Alien prequel, big details for the next Transformers and much more, including the latest casting bites, images and videos.
Star Trek Online Slots Coming To UK
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Games, Star Trek (2009 film) , 26 comments
Star Trek is taking another step into the world of gambling. There are already Star Trek slot machines, and now Star Trek slots are headed online. International Game Technology has announced they are developing an online slot game based on the Star Trek 2009 movie.
Kate Mulgrew Talks Voyager v. TNG, Jeri Ryan & Why She Hasn’t Seen Star Trek 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, VOY , 120 comments
This week marks the 16th anniversary of the launch of Star Trek Voyager on UPN. Marking the occasion, Kate Mulgrew is talking about her time as Captain Janeway, and also about what’s new in Star Trek, including explaining why she hasn’t seen the latest Star Trek movie. .
‘Girls on Film’ Recreate Star Trek 2009 Scene – Recasting Kirk & Pike With Actresses January 18, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fan Productions, Star Trek (2009 film) , 132 comments
Have you ever wondered what Star Trek might be like if James T. Kirk was female? (Jane T. Kirk?) Well The Girls On Film project has, and decided to take a crack at it by recreating a scene from the 2009 Star Trek movie with actresses playing the parts of Kirk and Pike. Check it out below.
Pioneers of Television Clip: William Shatner On How He Made Star Trek “More Fun”
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner, TOS, Trek Franchise , 69 comments
As previously reported, tonight the PBS series "Pioneers of Television" takes a look at science fiction pioneers, including Gene Roddenberry. We have a new clip from the show, featuring William Shatner talking about the origins of Star Trek and how he influenced the series.
Viral Video: Dance To ‘Star Trek Acid Drive’ January 17, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: TNG, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 33 comments
A Star Trek music video mashup has been going viral in the last week, racking up over 111,000 views in 10 days, mostly in Europe. If you like TNG and you like trip hop dance music, then check out "Star Trek – Acid Drive" below.
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