TrekMovie.com/Epix Star Trek Trivia Contest May 8, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Contest, Merchandise, Star Trek (2009 film), TrekMovie.com , 6 comments
To celebrate the second anniversary of the release of JJ Abrams’ Star Trek, TrekMovie.com has partnered up with the premium channel EPIX for a special Star Trek trivia contest via Twitter which will run all week long with five chances to win. Details below.
Science Saturday: Einstein’s Warp Proved + Starship Ideas Request + Human/Neanderthal Link + USA/China Mars Mission? May 7, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Science/Technology , 41 comments
This week Science Saturday reports how Einstein was right, again. In addition this week brought the first hint that the US is considering teaming up with China to go to Mars, DARPA began looking for input on man’s first interstellar starship, and a common ancestor to humans and Neanderthals has been identified. All that plus a $25 computer, a cool nebula image and the VSS Enterprise took another step to space.
German TV Fail: Star Trek’s Maquis NOT Involved In Bin Laden Mission May 6, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fandom, Great Links, Humor, Trek Franchise , 132 comments
Yesterday a German news station had a major image fail. While covering the US Navy SEALs operation to kill Osama bin Laden they mistook a Star Trek fan-made emblem for the Maquis for the actual SEAL Team Six emblem. Check it out below.
JJ Abrams: ‘Amazing Ideas’ For Star Trek Sequel – Will Focus After Super 8
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 138 comments
Star Trek sequel producer (and possible director) JJ Abrams is currently getting ready to release his new movie Super 8. And Abrams says that after that, he is ready to put his focus onto Star Trek. Details below.
Watch Brent Spiner Seek Help In Episode 5 Of Fresh Hell
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Humor, TNG, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 15 comments
The fifth episode of Brent Spiner’s Fresh Hell went online today. Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “Brent Spiner” solicits the help of a new age personal manager and wraps up the first set of episodes from Spiner’s new webseries.
ShatWatch: Behind The Scenes On ‘Weird or What’ + Shatner’s ‘Captains’ Update & Honorary Degree May 5, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Shatner, Trek Franchise , 27 comments
William Shatner is adding another accolade. Star Trek’s original Kirk will be honored with an honorary degree from McGill University next month. In other Shatner news we have exclusive behind the scenes pictures of Bill filming the second season of Weird or What. We also have an update on Shatner’s The Captains documentary.
STO Update: Design New Enterprise Winner Revealed + Section 31 Uniforms
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 99 comments
Today Cryptic has announced the winner (and runners up) of the Design the Next Enterprise Contest. Check them out below, plus a video showing off Star Trek Online’s new Section 31 uniforms. All that plus the latest STOked podcast.
The Music Of Leonard Nimoy Reborn In Animated Music Videos
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Music, Nimoy, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 13 comments
In the late 60s Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy dabbled in music releasing a number of albums. Now some of that music has been reborn with a series of animated videos created by a fan. Today Nimoy tweeted a link to one of these videos, check it out and more below.
Watch Zoe Saldana Get Revenge In ‘Colombiana’ Teaser + POLL: More Action For Uhura In Star Trek Sequel
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 90 comments
Vengeance has a new name and it is Zoe Saldana. Star Trek’s new Uhura has often talked about aspiring to be an action movie heroine, and later this year she gets her first big chance starring in the Luc Besson produced revenge film Colombiana. Check out the first teaser trailer below.
Anton Yelchin Excited & Nervous About Star Trek Sequel – Plans To Rewatch TOS To Prepare May 4, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 87 comments
Star Trek’s Anton Yelchin has recently said he doesn’t know anything about the Star Trek sequel, but in a new interview he does talk about how he is both excited and nervous to return to the role of Chekov and how he plans to again do research to prepare for the film. Details below, plus video interview.
LA Star Trek Screening w/ Meyer, Orci, Kurtzman & Lindelof + More May & June Events/Appearances
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film) , 29 comments
May and June are chock full of Star Trek events including a just-announced L.A. Star Trek double-feature with Orci, Kurtzman, Lindelof and Nick Meyers. There are also lots of conventions (including two official Trek Cons), book signings/appearances and even a Star Trek-themed night for a baseball team in Illinois.
Video of the Day: Phoenix CC Star Wars v Star Trek Commercial + Trek Celebs Celebrate Star Wars Day
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Sci-Fi, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 33 comments
Today, May 4th, is also known as "Star Wars Day," which is why you may see all sorts of "May the Fourth Be With You" greetings today on social media. In honor of that we share a new commercial for this month’s Phoenix Comic Con which takes on Star Trek v Star Wars. We also look at how some Trek celebs are with the force today, and more Star Trek/Wars connections.
CBS Announces New Licenses For Star Trek Games, Toys, Collectibles & Apparel Coming In 2011/12
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Apparel, Collectibles, Merchandise, Toys , 73 comments
CBS Consumer Products has just announced new Star Trek products coming over the next year, including Mr. Potato Head toys, Titan Busts, Bandai games, Mighty Fine apparel, Pez Candy. Details below.
Dominic Keating On How He “Loved” Enterprise Finale & His Star Trek 2009 Auditions
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: ENT, Star Trek (2009 film) , 31 comments
One of the more controversial elements of the four-year run of Star Trek: Enterprise was the series finale featuring TNG guest stars. In a new interview, Enterprise actor Dominic Keating breaks from his co-stars and expresses "love" for the often-derided episode. The actor also talks about his auditions for the 2009 Star Trek movie. Details below.
Exclusive: Robert Duncan McNeill On How He Would Improve Star Trek Voyager + Chuck Renewal Chances + More May 3, 2011
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Celebrity, Interview, VOY , 68 comments
Since his seven seasons on Star Trek: Voyager wrapped up a decade ago, Robert Duncan McNeill has transitioned to TV directing and producing. In an exclusive FedCon interview with TrekMovie.com, Robbie explains how he would have done things differently on Voyager, and gives an update on the chances of his new show Chuck getting another season.
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