Jonathan Frakes Directs Episode Of Sci-Fi Show ‘Bar Karma’ + Behind Scenes Video + Ask Frakes Questions Online March 31, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Sci-Fi, TNG , 20 comments
Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Jonathan Frakes has got involved with a new sci-fi series which touts itself as the "first community-developed TV series". Frakes has directed an upcoming latest episode of the Current TV series Bar Karma (and cast his wife as a guest star). Watch behind the scenes video below, plus find out how you can submit online questions for Frakes.
Leonard Nimoy Joins Transformers: Dark of the Moon Voice Cast
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, Sci-Fi , 87 comments
Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s perennial Spock, continues to remain un-retired with news today that he is returning to another sci-fri franchise. According EW, Nimoy will be lending his voice to this summer’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon. More details below.
Jeri Ryan: Chakotay/Seven relationship "came out of the blue" + New ABC Show Starts Strong
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, VOY , 37 comments
This week Star Trek Voyager’s Jeri Ryan returned to series television as part of the cast of ABC’s medical examiner show Body of Proof, which started off with strong ratings. While promoting the show, the Seven of Nine actress also talked a bit of Star Trek, including Voyager’s controversial pairing of Seven and Chakotay. Excerpts below.
Spock Ear + TOS Replica Tunic Seen on ‘Big Bang’ And More Up For Auction This Weekend
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Memorabilia, Replicas , 13 comments
There are a couple of new auctions of interest to Trekkies. First Premiere Props has over a dozen Star Trek lots in a movie auction this weekend, including a Leonard Nimoy worn ear tip. And Anovos is auctioning off (for charity) a TOS replica tunic seen on the CBS comedy The Big Bang Theory. More details below.
Watch William Shatner Get “Thrilled” On Tonight Show March 30, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 52 comments
Last night Star Trek’s William Shatner was a guest on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on NBC. Bill was the subject of a comedy bit called "Thrill Bill" where people tried to get Shatner excited with their various talents. Check it out below. Plus find out how you could try to impress Bill on TV.
JJ Abrams: No Plans To Change Star Trek Sequel Release Date – Still Working On Script March 29, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 183 comments
Yesterday we reported that Paramount shuffled around their 2011 production schedule, but was still sticking to their plan to release the Star Trek sequel in the Summer of 2012. Some have wondered if this release date is realistic, but producer (and possible director) JJ Abrams said today there are no plans to change the date. More below
Excerpt & Images From Star Trek Magazine #33
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Magazine , 25 comments
The latest official Star Trek Magazine (#33) is on newsstands today. And we have an excerpt from the cover feature about the many ways members of Starfleet have made "The Ultimate Sacrifice", written by Star Trek novelist Dayton Ward. Check that out below plus images of both covers for the mag.
Happy Birthday, Marina Sirtis + Clip From Grey’s Anatomy & Talks Michael Dorn Partnership
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG , 67 comments
Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Marina Sirtis is celebrating her birthday today. TNG’s Counselor Deanna Troi turns 56 and we all want to wish her a big happy birthday. We also check to see what she is up to, including a clip from her appearance on last week’s Grey’s Anatomy, some recent photos, plus Marina talks about future projects with TNG co-star Michael Dorn.
Paramount Moves Production Of Jack Ryan Reboot To After Star Trek Sequel March 28, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 94 comments
According to a new report, Paramount Pictures has shuffled their production schedule and moved the shoot for their planned Jack Ryan reboot (starring Chris Pine) into 2012. The studio hoped they could film Moscow before the Star Trek sequel, but script problems for the Jack Ryan film have forced them to swap the order around. So far it looks like the Trek sequel is still on track to shoot later this year.
Flashback: ‘Star Trek’ Wrapped 3 Years Ago Today + Bob Orci Asks: How Much Time Elapsed Between Films? March 27, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2013) , 656 comments
Today is the three year anniversary of a big milestone for the 2009 Star Trek movie. On March 27th 2008, JJ Abrams called cut and wrapped principle photography on his first Trek film. With production on the next film still months away, today we ponder a question posed by sequel co-writer Roberto Orci – how much time will have passed for the characters between the two films?
The Collective: The Best In “Shatlectibles” and “Lemorabilia”
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Celebrity, Merchandise, Nimoy, Shatner , 22 comments
This week TrekMovie has been celebrating the 80th birthdays of Star Trek stars William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. In that spirit, today we take a collector’s look at the pair, exploring the world of "Shatlectibles" and . “Lemorabilia”, or all the cool collectibles dealing with the real Shatner and Nimoy (and not the characters they play).
Star Trek Gaming Update: Infinite Space Details, Images & Contest + STO TOS Bundle & more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Games, Star Trek Online , 21 comments
It is time once again to check in with the world of Star Trek gaming. First up we have recent video interview giving more details on Star Trek: Infinite Space, the upcoming browser game, along with some in game screenshots. And for Star Trek Online, Crytpic have released a new original series bundle that allows you to play the game old school. All that and more below.
80 Reasons Why Leonard Nimoy Is Fascinating March 26, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy , 81 comments
Today, Saturday, is Leonard Nimoy’s 80th Birthday. Like we did with William Shatner’s 80th birthday, we are counting up 80 things about the original Spock – but this time with 80 reasons why Mr. Nimoy is "fascinating".
Leonard Nimoy Defends New Star Trek Movie Universe + Doesn’t Expect Sequel Return + more March 25, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2013) , 399 comments
Tomorrow Leonard Nimoy turns 80, and in an extensive new interview the original Spock looks back at his time with Star Trek and more. In his involvement in JJ Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek film, Nimoy defending the creation of a new Star Trek universe, but also said he does not expect to be making any more appearances in it. That and more from Nimoy below.
FOX Renews Fringe With Full Season Order + Star Trek: DS9 Reference On Hawaii Five-0 March 24, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, Fringe, Great Links, Orci/Kurtzman , 91 comments
Fringe, the FOX sci-fi show from Star Trek’s JJ Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, has been renewed for a fourth season. Despite lower ratings and a move to Friday, Fox is still firmly behind the show, giving it a full season order. Plus Orci and Kurtzman’s other TV show had an extended Star Trek reference on it this week. All the details below


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