Orci and Kurtzman Talk Fan Pressure & 3D for Star Trek Sequel July 29, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 434 comments
Any cursory glance through the comments here at TrekMovie.com will show that there has been a lot of talk about the Star Trek sequel, with expectations raised now that the film has been delayed. In a new interview co-writer/producers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman talked about how they are feeling that fan pressure. While they are thinking about the fans, they apparently aren’t thinking much about 3-D. More below.
IDW October Star Trek Comics Previews – Movie Universe Gary Mitchell Revealed
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film), TOS , 114 comments
Last month IDW announced a new ongoing comic book series set in the new Star Trek universe. They have now released the cover and details on issue #2 coming in October, featuring the new universe Gary Mitchell on the cover. See below for details on that and other IDW Star Trek releases for October & September.
Book Review: Star Trek: Cast No Shadow
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Review , 23 comments
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country left a lot of open-ended questions. While there have been a few visits back to that "Lost Era" over the years, none have addressed the medium-term repercussions of the Khitomer Accords and the devastation wrought by the Praxis detonation. That all changes James Sawllow’s brand new novel "Star Trek: Cast No Shadow." The TrekMovie review is below.
Patrick Stewart Thought He Was Going To Be Fired From Star Trek: TNG Pilot July 28, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG , 73 comments
People still debate who is the best Trek captain between William Shatner’s Kirk and Sir Patrick Stewart’s Picard, but the Star Trek: The Next Generation actor now says that when he started out he didn’t know what he was doing and thought he would be fired. Find out more below
JJ Abrams: Making Headway On Star Trek Sequel – Resisted Studio Pressure To Rush Before Ready
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, CBS/Paramount, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 231 comments
Now that the Star Trek sequel has been officially delayed, producer (and likely director) JJ Abrams is talking a bit about how the team are finally "making headway" on the project and he also revealed how he resisted pressure from the studio to fast track the film before he felt it was ready.
Video of the Day: The Federation Will Not Be Televised
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fan Productions, Humor, TOS, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 22 comments
The Star Trek viral video of the day comes from the San Francisco theater group The Dark Room who have re-imagined a classic Gil Scott-Heron song into the video "The Federation Will Not Be Televised" all to promote their upcoming live Star Trek performances of "The Way To Eden." Check it out below
CBS Launches Ultimate Star Trek DVD Collection Sweepstakes
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Contest, DVD/Blu-ray , 31 comments
Would you like to have every bit of Star Trek on DVD? Or second copies if you already amassed your collection? Well CBS has a new sweepstakes going where you can win the ultimate Star Trek DVD collection worth over $2000. Details on how you can win below.
Paramount Officially Delays Star Trek Sequel – GI Joe Takes 6/29/12 Spot & No New Trek Date Yet
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 127 comments
Well Paramount has made official what we all knew was coming. The Star Trek sequel has been officially delayed and will not be released on June 29, 2012. Paramount has now put their second G.I. Joe film into that slot, but they have not yet picked the date for the Star Trek sequel. More info below, plus a poll on when you want the sequel to come out.
JJ Abrams Close To Directing Decision For Star Trek Sequel + Paramount Exercising Cast Options July 27, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, CBS/Paramount, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 192 comments
Another indication has emerged today that Star Trek (2009) producer/director JJ Abrams is moving towards a decision to direct the sequel. A new report details how he and Paramount are beginning to plan ahead, including rescheduling the film and exercising the actor options. Details below.
Video: Learn How To Order Beer (or Bloodwine) In Klingon
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Games, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 25 comments
The guys at Gameforge have issued their second Learn to Speak Like a Klingon video as part of their promotion for the upcoming browser game Star Trek Infinite Space. For lesson #2 you can learn how to order (demand) a beer. Watch it below.
Report: TNG on Blu-ray Coming In 2012 July 26, 2011
by Matt Wright , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, TNG, TNG Remastered , 179 comments
According to a new report, the long-awaited Star Trek: The Next Generation in HD project is starting to gear up at CBS with a possible "Best of" pack of four episodes on Blu-ray coming this year and more to follow in 2012. See below for more on TNG in HD.
Lindelof: Star Trek Now Full Time Job For Himself, Orci, Kurtzman & Abrams + Confirms No Borg (wont say on Khan)
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Lindelof, Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 205 comments
Some more Comic Con comments from Star Trek sequel co-writer/producer Damon Lindelof have emerged, talking about the challenge of the sequel and giving an update on JJ Abrams participation in the project. Lindelof also confirmed no Borg for film but wouldn’t say on Khan. All that and more below, including videos. [UPDATED]
George Takei To Be Inducted Into California Hall of Fame
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 37 comments
Star Trek’s original Sulu George Takei is headed to the hall of fame – the California Hall of Fame to be specific. Takei will join luminaries such as James Cameron, Levi Strauss and Betty White. The actor has also just started rehearsals for his new play Allegiance.
ST09 CelebWatch: Quinto’s Margin Call Trailer + Saldana Colombiana Clips + More Urban Dredd Images [Pegg's New Movie Revealed]
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 19 comments
Some new previews for the next projects of Star Trek’s new stars have emerged. The first trailer for Zachary Quinto’s Margin Call has been released, plus there are new clips of Zoe Saldana in Colombiana. Finally Karl Urban is on the cover of the new Empire Magazine as Dredd. Check it all out below. [UPDATE: Simon Pegg reveals latest project]
Jim Beam Me Up! Jim Beam Sends One Lucky Trekkie to Star Trek Las Vegas July 25, 2011
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 40 comments
Jim Beam has answered the prayers of one enterprising Trekkie who had launched a Twitter campaign to convince them to send him to the big Star Trek convention in Las Vegas. David Taylor, aka @SciFi_core is the first unofficial official Trekkie sponsored by Jim Beam to attend a con, and he’ll be in Vegas this August asking people how bold choices in their life have landed them where they are today — a Trekkie twist on Beam’s current ad campaign.
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