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George Takei Joins Twitter + Watch Takei In Supah Ninjahs Tonight On Nickelodeon January 17, 2011

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 13 comments

George Takei has followed his Star Trek co-stars and finally jumped into the social media craze by joining Twitter. In addition the original Sulu can b seen on the small screen tonight in a special preview of his new show Supah Ninjahs on Nickelodeon. Watch the preview below.

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Nichelle Nichols Talks Star Trek, MLK and Pioneers of TV

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 49 comments

Today is Martin Luther King Day and Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek’s original Uhura, has been doing a round of media interviews to talk about her famous interactions with Dr. King, and to promote tomorrow nights airing of Pioneers of Television on PBS. We have compiled video, audio and photos of Nichols’ recent appearances below.

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Preview Tuesday’s ‘Pioneers of Television’ On PBS – Focusing on Gene Roddenberry & SciFi

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, Sci-Fi, Shatner, TOS, Trek Franchise , 82 comments

On Tuesday the PBS series Pioneers of Television airs turns its attention to science fiction, with an episode honoring a number of luminaries in the field, including Gene Roddenberry. The episode will feature new interviews with Star Trek stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and Nichelle Nichols. Watch preview clips below.

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Sci-Fi TV Sunday: Terra Nova, Falling Skies, Torchwood, Fringe, Wonder Woman, Smallville, Supernatural + more January 16, 2011

by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 73 comments

TrekMovie’s Sci-Fi updates are back after our Christmas hiatus with a log of updates on all your favorite genre TV shows. We have first looks at Terra Nova and Falling Skies, details on the future of Fringe, more hints for Smallville, good news for the future of Supernatural, and bad news for Stargate Universe. All that plus the latest television ratings, casting bites and new images and video previews.

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Star Trek: The Exhibition Opens Jan. 23 In Louisville, KY – Robert Picardo Appearing At Preview Party

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ST: The Exhibition, Trek Franchise, VOY , 23 comments

Star Trek: The Exhibition, the travel exhibit of Star Trek props, costumes, replicas and memorabilia, opens up next Sunday at the Louisville Science Center in Louisville, KY. Plus, Star Trek: Voyager’s Bob Picardo will be on hand for a special preview party next Saturday night. Details below.

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TrekMovie Picks – Best Star Trek Products 2010

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Merchandise, Review, Trek Franchise, TrekMovie.com , 46 comments

2011 is here but today TrekMovie begins a look back at 2010 to pick the best of year in terms of Star Trek products, from toys to wearable items, to posters. Check out the winners below.

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Library Computer: Review Typhon Pact: Zero Sum Game

by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, DS9, Review , 16 comments

It is time for TrekMovie to catch up on its reading list. This edition of the Library Computer opens up our look at the four book Typhon Pact mini-series which began in late 2010 and continues into 2011. With the first book we start with Julian Bashir discovering that girl trouble is the least of his concerns in David Mack’s “Zero Sum Game”.

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JJ Abrams: Star Trek Sequel Still Being Written + Paramount Wants It In 3-D January 14, 2011

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 787 comments

TrekMovie is back with a quick update on the 2012 Star Trek sequel. Producer JJ Abrams has made some new comments in a couple of interviews that reveals the script is still being worked on, and Paramount wants the film to be in 3D. He also talks about his pending decision whether or not to direct the film. Details below.

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Video of the Week: Recreating Star Trek Spacejump Shot On Shoestring Budget

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Fan Productions, Star Trek (2009 film), Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 13 comments

The most spectacular sequence for the 2009 Star Trek movie was probably the space jump sequence, which was so expensive it needed special budget approval. However, some segments were done using old school techniques and our video of the week has a "backyard fx" crew recreate a Star Trek shot on a shoe-string budget. 

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New Star Trek Celeb Trailers: Simon Pegg’s ‘Paul’ (w/ Trek gag) + Karl Urban’s ‘Priest’

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 15 comments

We have to wait until 2012 to see the new Star Trek stars back on the bridge of the Enterprise, but you will be able to catch most of them on the big screen this year. A couple of new trailers have been released for Star Trek celeb films: the US trailer for Simon Pegg’s comedy Paul (featuring a Star Trek gag), and a new trailer for Karl Urban’s vampire film Priest. Check them both out below

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First Look At Star Trek: Expeditions Miniature Game January 5, 2011

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Games, Star Trek (2009 film) , 179 comments

This summer WizKids/NECA will release their first Star Trek miniature game, titled Star Trek: Expeditions. The game will be themed around the 2009 Star Trek movie and TrekMovie has a first look and details. Check it out below.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation Getting A Porn Parody

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: TNG, Trek Franchise , 278 comments

Star Trek The Next Generation may be over 20 years old, but apparently it is still relevant enough for it to garner a brand new parody film, but a rather unusual one. Adult film makers Revolution X and Digital sin have announced they will soon start production on "Star Trek: The Next Generation: A XXX Parody". Details below.

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Viral Video: Anger Is Illogical – A Star Trek Instructional Video

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Humor, TOS, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 41 comments

It has been said that there are many lessons that can be learned from Star Trek. The latest viral video making the rounds on the interwebs borrows from the classic TOS episode "Amok Time" and others, retelling them as a 1950’s style instructional video about controlling your anger. Check it out below.

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Preview of Star Trek: Infestation #1 + IDW Promises ‘Several’ New Trek Comics For 2011

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Comics , 56 comments

This year comic book publisher IDW is going zombie crazy with a big crossover event called "Infestation", which includes two Star Trek: Infestation comics for February. We have some preview images of issue 1 below, plus some exclusive comments from IDW on the future of Star Trek with the publisher.

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TrekMovie Science Antarctica Update: Live Audio Interview From Mount Erebus January 4, 2011

by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 11 comments

Greetings once again and a happy new year from Mount Erebus, Antarctica! Your humble science editor is reporting once again from the southernmost active volcano in the world. Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ira Flatow, host of NPR’s Science Friday radio program, to celebrate the end of 2010 at the end of the Earth. Hear the short interview (below) to learn about my research here in the Great White South.

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