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Watch: Conan O’Brien Solicits George Takei To Cover Up Vulcan Salute Fail August 16, 2011

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Humor, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 67 comments

Purported Star Trek fan Conan O’Brien has been called out for how he does the Vulcan salute by a viewer and detail-oriented fan. In a segment from Conan last night, O’Brien brought in George Takei to help cover up his salute fail. Watch it below

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Watch Patrick Stewart ‘Engage’ Trekkie Couple + Report & Video From Chicago Comic Con

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 28 comments

Over the weekend Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Patrick Stewart attended Wizard World’s Chicago Comic Con and at the event he was asked to sort of officiate over a marriage proposal. Video of the romantic moment has gone viral in a big way. Check it out below. We also have more from Wizard World Chicago. 

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VegasCon11: Thursday Report & Photos: Wang, Keating, Trinneer + TNG & TOS guest stars August 12, 2011

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 39 comments

Creation’s official Star Trek con in Las Vegas kicked off on Thursday with Voyager’s Garrett Want, Enterprise’s Dominic Keating and Connor Trinneer and a bunch of TOS and TNG guest stars. See below for full report and lots of photos from Thursday.

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Connor Trinneer: Enterprise Didn’t Kill Star Trek Franchise August 11, 2011

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Celebrity, ENT , 245 comments

Charles "Trip" Tucker III may have been killed in the series finale, but actor Connor Trinneer bristles at the suggestion that the cancelled Star Trek: Enterprise killed the Trek franchise. The actor also says that (unlike most fans) he really liked the finale. More from Connor below.     

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Leonard Nimoy & John de Lancie ‘Alien Voices’ Audio Dramas Re-Released As Digital Downloads

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, Sci-Fi, TNG, TOS , 25 comments

Back in the 90s Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy and Next Gen’s John de Lancie released a series of "Alien Voices" audio dramas of classic sci-fi stories with casts that included a number of other Star Trek stars. These Alien Voices audio dramas have been re-released as digital downloads, details below.

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Video Interview/Preview For Shatner’s “Seeking Major Tom” Album + Bill Going On Canadian Tour

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Celebrity, Music, Sci-Fi, Shatner , 53 comments

Star Trek’s William Shatner is about to drop his new record "Seeking Major Tom" where he collaborates with all sorts of rockers doing a number of sci-fi themed cover songs. Watch a promotional video below where Shatner talks about the album and reveals some sample tunes. And if that wasn’t enough, Shatner is going on the road (in Canada eh) with an "Evening with William Shatner" tour. Get all the details below.

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Zoe Saldana Wants Shirtless Kirk In Star Trek Sequel + Teen Choice Photos & New Mag Covers August 10, 2011

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 164 comments

Star Trek’s new Uhura Zoe Saldana has new suggestions for the Trek sequel, including seeing Chris Pine with his shirt off. We have that video interview below, plus pictures of Zoe at the Teen Choice Awards with her Trek co-star Chris Hemsworth, plus the latest Saldana magazine covers.

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Retro-Books Review: The Yesterday Saga

by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review, TOS , 89 comments

Today TrekMovie begins a new series of periodic retro reviews of some classic Star Trek novels, so while we wait for the next new title we can look back on some of our favorites. The first entry will actually look at the two books of the "Yesterday Saga" by A.C. Crispin.    

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Video of the Day: Star Trek: The Re-Experience

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Humor, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 35 comments

Today’s video of the day comes from some of the former cast of Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas. The got together to make a special video for the 2011 Star Trek Convention which kicks off tomorrow. Check out "Star Trek: The Re-Experience" below.    

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Paramount Sets World War Z For December 2012 – Star Trek Sequel Date Still TBA August 9, 2011

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 112 comments

Ten days ago Paramount began to shuffle their schedule around, officially moving GI Joe 2 to the summer 2012 slot occupied by the Star Trek sequel. And today they have made another move, setting a holiday 2012 date for the zombie movie World War Z. A new date for the Star Trek sequel is still pending.   

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Syfy Abruptly Cancels Eureka – Wil Wheaton Not Amused [UPDATED]

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Sci-Fi, TNG , 148 comments

Today the Syfy channel confirmed earlier reports (and reversed itself from a statement last week) and officially cancelled Eureka, which currently features Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Wil Wheaton in a recurring role. The decision to many by surprise, including Wheaton and the cast. See below for the official Syfy statement and Wil’s reaction.

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First Look At Joe Corroney’s Cool Alternative Cover Star Trek Ongoing #2

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film) , 42 comments

Comic Book artist Joe Corroney has revealed the second cover for Star Trek #2, the second entry in IDW’s new ongoing comic book series set in the new Star Trek movie universe. The comic hits stores in October. Check out the cool new image below.

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JJ Abrams: Star Trek Sequel Going To Stand On Its Own + Announcement Within Month

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 199 comments

Now that Paramount has officially delayed the Star Trek sequel fans are awaiting an announcement of a new date and if JJ Abrams will be directing. In a new interview the man himself says that the announcement will be within a month and he also says that they view the sequel as "starting over." Watch the video below

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Star Trek Las Vegas Con Preview (including TrekMovie Panels) + Watch Panels Streaming Live

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, DS9, ENT, TAS, TNG, TOS, Trek Franchise, TrekMovie.com, VOY , 17 comments

This Thursday the annual big Star Trek convention kicks off at a new location with an impressive line-up of celebrities, events and more, including a number or TrekMovie.com fan panels. See below for a convention preview, plus details on how you can watch many of the big panels panels live over the web.

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Great Links: Olivia Wilde A Trekkie + Pawn Stars Trek + TOS Caricature + Craigslist Picard Head + more August 7, 2011

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 88 comments

Time again to check on Star Trek in the zeitgeists with some Great Links, starting off with actress Olivia Wilde revealing her inner Trekkie. We also have Trek on Pawn Stars, a crazy TOS caricature, Picard’s head found on Craigslist, plus more fun Trek pix, mashups and links for the week.  

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