JJ Abrams To Write ‘Explosive’ Thriller Novel April 6, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 44 comments
Trekkies (and Hollywood watchers) are all still waiting to find out if producer JJ Abrams will returning to the director’s chair for the 2012 Star Trek sequel, but today he added a new job title to his resume: novelist. Details below. [UPDATED]
Can You Name All 235 Star Trek Characters In This New 8-bit Art Poster?
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Art, Contest, Merchandise , 83 comments
Artist John Martz, previously featured on TrekMovie, has created a cool new poster of his 8-bit Star Trek characters. The limited edition print goes on sale next week, but if you can name all 235 characters in it you can get a chance to win one. Details below.
Viral Video: George Takei Auditions For Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark April 5, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Humor, TOS, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 45 comments
The new Broadway play Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark, has made a lot of news with its difficulties, including problems with keeping cast members due to injuries. Well Star Trek’s George Takei has decided he is the solution to all their problems with his new video audition for the role of Spider-man.
Brannon Braga: Terra Nova Has Star Trek Feel & New Kind of Time Travel + Wondercon Video
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ENT, Sci-Fi, TNG, VOY , 36 comments
Bob Orci isn’t the only Star Trek writer/producer who went to Wondercon. Trek Vet Brannon Braga was also in San Francisco to prmote his upcoming time travel series Terra Nova, which he said has a "Star Trek feel". He also talked about how the show ill address time travel and more. More below including video.
Roberto Orci: Star Trek Sequel Villain Could Be ‘Person or Concept’ + Villain POLL
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 419 comments
Over the weekend we reported on some comments from Star Trek sequel co-writer/producer Roberto Orci, but some more have emerged, and this time Bob is talking sequel "villain." While not getting specific, he did possibly provide some hints. Find out more below, plus vote in the new villain poll.
Happy First Contact Day
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 50 comments
Today in Star Trek future history is "First Contact Day". Regardless of your timeline, on April 5th, 2063 Dr. Zefram Cochrane is to became the first man to break the warp barrier (with a little help from the crew of the NCC-1701E), which will catch the notice of some passing Vulcans who initiate the ‘first contact’ between humans and aliens…and the beginnings of the United Federation of Planets and all that came with it.
Cool New QMx Star Trek 2009 Phaser Replica Available For Pre-order April 4, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Merchandise, Replicas, Star Trek (2009 film) , 79 comments
For collectors and fans who are eager for new cool stuff related to the 2009 Star Trek movie, today brings good news. Today QMx begins taking pre orders for their replica phaser which costs just $50 with a stand and will begin shipping next month. Details and photos below.
Epic Star Trek Vegas Con 2011 Shaping Up (including TrekMovie Panels) + New CBS Vegas Getaway Sweepstakes
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, TrekMovie.com , 39 comments
Every year the biggest Star Trek convention is the August Creation Star Trek Con, and this year is no exception. There is an impressive lineup this year to celebrate Star Trek’s 45th anniversary with big stars, lots of special events and even some TrekMovie.com hosted fan panels. Plus today CBS announced a special sweepstakes to win the ultimate Star Trek Vegas Con Getaway. Details below.
Tweet Live With William Shatner In Oz
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Shatner , 11 comments
William Shatner is currently down under and preparing to start his four city "Kirk, Crane and Beyond: William Shatner Live" tour. And even if you are in another hemisphere you can still participate as his official site has announced a special live component to the shows with Twitter. Details below.
Video: George Takei At Kids Choice Awards + Clip From “Supah Ninjas” April 3, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 14 comments
Last night Nickelodeon held their 2011 Kids Choice Awards, and Star Trek’s George Takei was there, along with his costars of the upcoming Nickelodeon show Supah Ninjas. George didn’t get "slimed", but he did get interviewed on the "orange carpet". Check out that video below, plus a clip from his new show.
Roberto Orci: Star Trek Sequel To Be “More Daring” + Trekkies Are “Consultants” + more [UPDATED] April 2, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 1,140 comments
[UPDATED] Today Roberto Orci joined director Jon Favreau on the Cowboys and Aliens Panel at Wondercon in San Francisco. While there he talked a little Star Trek, saying that he has been listening to fan feedback, and also feels they will be more ‘daring’ with the Star Trek sequel. More details below plus a new poll.
Science Saturday: Physicists On Warp & Photon Engines + Corrugated Rings + Einstein vs Hawking Rap + more
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 37 comments
This week in Science Saturday, why warp drive is possible but photon engines aren’t, how comets can shape planetary rings, and scientists discover the secrets of the Nexus. All this and more, plus our gadget of the week: RealSnailMail, e-mails sent via snail!
Great Links: April Fools Day Edition April 1, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Humor , 38 comments
April Fools Day is as good a time as any to bring back The Great Links with a look at the few online Star Trek pranks today. And keeping with the funnies, we take a look at some recent Star Trek themed web comics and some funny new video mashups. So dive in below.
Video Demo Of Star Trek-themed Online Casino Slots Game
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Merchandise, Star Trek (2009 film), Web , 9 comments
Earlier this year we reported that International Gaming Technology was developing an online slots game themed on the 2009 Star Trek movie. The game has now rolled out to UK casinos and IGT has released a demo video, which you can check out below.
Paramount Theme Park With Star Trek Attraction Planned For 2015 Open In Spain – Financing Being Worked Out
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Trek Franchise , 63 comments
New reports coming out of Europe are talking about a new Paramount Pictures theme park coming to Spain in 2015, including a high-tech Star Trek-themed attraction. TrekMovie has confirmed that the project is in development, but that financing is details are still being worked out. More below.
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