Leonard Nimoy Makes It Official: Retiring After Just 3 More Conventions [UPDATED] July 20, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Nimoy , 44 comments
Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy has been talking about (and dipping in and out) of retirement for the last couple of years, but today he made it official that he will retire from convention appearances after two more official Star Trek cons (Las Vegas in August and Chicago in October). More details below. [UPDATE: Nimoy also slated for Dragon*Con]
Shatner Talks “The Captains” & Still Wants Into Star Trek 2012 + Exclusive Captains Pix Of Shatner & Pine
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: History, ST09 Cast, Shatner, Star Trek sequel (2013), Trek on TV , 59 comments
William Shatner’s The Captains is just two days away and in a new interview the original Star Trek captain talks about the journey and surprises from making the documentary. He also says he is still very willing to take JJ Abrams call for the 2012 Star Trek sequel. We also have two exclusive images from The Captains featuring Chris Pine and William Shatner.
CBS Licenses Entire Star Trek TV Catalog To Amazon Streaming Video Service
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Trek on TV, Web , 12 comments
Looks like Netflix will not be the only place you will be able to stream Star Trek episodes commercial-free. Today CBS announced a new licensing agreement with Amazon for streaming of a number of CBS TV shows, including the "entire" Star Trek catalog of episodes. Details below.
QMx Reveals $5K Star Trek TMP USS Enterprise Refit Replica
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Replicas , 110 comments
To date the replica maker Quantum Mechanix has only been working on items related to the 2009 Star Trek movie, but that has changed with the announcement of their limited edition Artisan Replica of the USS Enterprise Refit from Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Pre-orders begin in September, see below for pictures and details.
Gene’s Journal Webcomic Being Turned Into Kid’s Cartoon TV Series
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 16 comments
"Gene’s Journal" the ongoing webcomic which humorously chronicles the “untold stories” of the adolescent years of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, is being turned into a new animated kid’s cartoon for television. More details on the Gene’s Journal series below.
Book Review: Star Trek: Vanguard: Declassified + Vanguard Series To End In 2012 July 19, 2011
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review, TOS , 23 comments
It’s time to return to the Taurus Reach with the collection “Star Trek: Vanguard: Declassified.” Contributors Dayton Ward, Kevin Dilmore, Marco Palmieri, and David Mack bring readers four novellas, spread across the Vanguard saga’s timeline, which promise to open up some new perspectives on the crew and the circumstances that are associated with the life of Starbase 47. The TrekMovie novel review below plus news on the end of the Vanguard saga.
Great Links: Mila Kunis’ Star Trek Ranking + Craig Ferguson on Wars v Trek + Wizard Spock + Robot Theme + more July 18, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 65 comments
This week The Great Links has Mila Kunis showing what a Trek nerd she is. We also have Craig Ferguson and Adam Savage creating detente between Star Trek and Star Wars. All that plus Mr. Spock, Space Wizard, more lists with (and without) Star Trek, a robot playing Star Trek theme on a Theremin, and a wool cap to keep your pointed ears warm.
Exclusive Clips From William Shatner’s ‘The Captains’ + How To Watch Doc For Free Online
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, History, Shatner, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 57 comments
William Shatner’s new documentary The Captains, featuring Shatner chatting with Star Trek’s TV captains and Chris Pine, premieres on Friday on Epix. We have two exclusive clips from the doc featuring Bill and Sir Patrick Stewart for you to watch, along with compiling additional clips online with Shatner, Stewart, Christopher Plummer, Scott Bakula, Kate Mulgrew, Avery Brooks, and Bob Picardo. Plus we have info on how you can watch The Captains for free online.
Comic Con Guide To Star Trek Merchandise Exclusives & First Looks
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Merchandise , 61 comments
The big San Diego Comic Con kicks off this week. In addition to the Star Trek celebrities appearing on various panels (see previous article), Comic Con will also feature a number of Star Trek licensees offering sneak peaks at upcoming Star Trek products and exclusive Comic Con Star Trek items. Some will even be offering signings with Star Trek celebs including William Shatner and Roberto Orci. See below for the full breakdown.
Robot Chicken Producer: Star Trek Not Expansive Enough For Special + But More Trek Sketches Soon July 16, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Humor, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 196 comments
The stop motion animated comedy Robot Chicken often has Star Trek gags. However, even though they have done three dedicated Star Wars specials, the show’s co-creator says the Star Trek universe isn’t "expansive" enough to justify its own dedicated episode. But he does promise more Trek sketches are coming up soon. Details below, plus a video compilation of every Star Trek segment on Robot Chicken ever.
Shatner Hosting Outdoor “Captains” Screenings In LA & NYC + Stewart & Bakula Confirmed For SDCC
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, History, Shatner, TNG, TOS , 5 comments
Four Star Trek captains will be at San Diego Comic Con 2011 with Patrick Stewart and Scott Bakula now confirmed for separate events (in addition to the previously announced The Captains panel with William Shatner & Avery Brooks). And in the week following SDCC William Shatner is hosting outdoor screenings of The Captains in New York and LA, and he and Epix are giving out prizes for fans who show up in costume.
ST09 CelebWatch: New Previews w/ Yelchin, Urban & Pegg + Cho & Quinto To SDCC + Pine Rumor Update + Zoe w/ Royals
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast, Sci-Fi , 21 comments
This week the new Star Trek crew have been making news. There is a new TV spot for Fright Night featuring Anton Yelchin, a new trailer for Tintin with Simon Pegg, and a new image of Karl Urban as Dredd. Also John Cho and Zachary Quinto are headed to Comic Con next week and there is also an update on that Chris Pine RoboCop rumor And rounding it out we have some lovely pictures of Zoe Saldana at a recent polo match (attended by Royals).
TNT Cancels Scott Bakula’s Men of a Certain Age
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ENT , 22 comments
Earlier this month Star Trek: Enterprise’s Scott Bakula finished up the second season for his TNT show Men of a Certain Age. Despite critical success, TNT has just announced they will not be picking up the show for a third season. While you wont be seeing Bakula on TNT, both LeVar Burton and Jeri Ryan will be appearing on TNT shows this year. Details below.
Book Review: Star Trek Voyager: Children of the Storm July 14, 2011
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review, VOY , 51 comments
How do you take a species that could have been a throw-away contribution to the Star Trek ethos and weave a unique and intricate tale from their story? Well, just ask Kirsten Beyer; or, better yet, read the results in her latest contribution to the Star Trek: Voyager saga, “Children of the Storm.” The TrekMovie novel review below.
More Live Star Trek: “This Side Of Paradise” in Seattle Park + “Who Killed Captain Kirk” at DC Fringe
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, TOS , 16 comments
A couple of weeks ago TrekMovie reported on live and improv Star Trek shows this summer around the country, but we missed a couple so today we update with news on shows in Washington DC and Seattle, WA, along with summarizing the other summer shows.
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