Kevin Pollak and Maurice LaMarche Hold a “Shat Off” To Celebrate 2nd Talk Like William Shatner Day March 18, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Humor, Shatner , 40 comments
March 22nd is William Shatner’s 79th Birthday, which means it is the 2nd annual "Talk Like William Shatner Day." This new holiday was declared last year by Shatner impressionist (and veteran voice actor) Maurice LaMarche. This year he has teamed up with comedian and fellow Shatner impressionist Kevin Pollak to celebrate with a "Shat Off" of dueling impersonations. Watch their video below.
Syfy In Talks With Ron Moore To Develop New Battlestar Spin-off March 16, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: BSG, Celebrity, DS9, Sci-Fi, TNG , 91 comments
It looks like veteran Trek-writer Ron Moore may continue to emulate the Star Trek franchise as he is in talks with Syfy to expand the Battlestar Galactica franchise into a fourth series. Plus, indications are also good that Syfy will pick up the BSG prequel Caprica for a second season.
Brannon Braga Inks New Deal At Fox March 15, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ENT, TNG, VOY , 116 comments
Veteran Star Trek writer/producer Brannon Braga has just inked a lucrative deal with 20th Century Fox. Braga, who is currently working for Fox on the show 24, is expected to develop new shows for Fox, possibly including a new sci-fi series. More details below.
LeVar Burton Writing Dark Horse Comic + Pic of Burton and Nichelle Nichols At MegaCon
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Comics, TNG, TOS , 18 comments
Star Trek The Next Generation’s LeVar Burton continues to grow in his new found online stardom. The latest is the announcement of a new web comic for Dark Horse, that is yet another project spawned from his popular Twitter account. Details below, plus a photo of Burton from MegaCon with Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols.
Michael Giacchino To Score ‘John Carter of Mars’ March 12, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Music, Sci-Fi , 16 comments
Star Trek composer (and now Oscar-winner for Up) Michael Giacchino is heading back into space. Giacchino, who is expected to return for the Star Trek, has added another 2012 to his schedule, Disney’s upcoming sci-fi film John Carter of Mars.
Leonard Nimoy Talks Quinto Handoff, Oscar Snubs & More + Appearing This Weekend In Seattle March 11, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Nimoy , 61 comments
This weekend Leonard Nimoy will be appearing at the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle. The original Spock has done a couple of interviews with the local Seattle media to promote the event, where he talked about handing off his role to Zachary Quinto, why he still goes to cons, and if he thinks Star Trek was ‘robbed’ at the Oscars. Excerpts below.
John Cho Gives A Star Trek Sequel Update + Talks FlashForward and Harold & Kumar
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 55 comments
UPDATED: Star Trek’s new Sulu John Cho is currently working on the ABC sci-fi show FlashForward. He gave some interviews on a set visit this week to a number of sites, where he also talked a bit about the next Star Trek. Highlights, excerpts and the video below.
Happy Birthday, Anton Yelchin
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 25 comments
Time for another Trek birthday. Star Trek’s new Pavel Chekov, Anton Viktorovich Yelchin was born in Saint Petersburg Russia on March 11, 1989. That makes him 21 years-old today, so we would like to wish young Anton a happy birthday and have a drink on us (now that you are old enough to drink). See below to check in on the latest, including where you can see Yelchin rock out .
Conventional Wisdom: Creation Star Trek Vegas & Dragon*Con Trek Track Shaping Up March 10, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Trek Franchise , 40 comments
The two big cons this Summer are already shaping up to be chock full of Star Trek stars. Both the Creation and Dragon*Con have announced their initial confirmed guests lists and big stars from all five Trek series will be appearing. More info below.
Zoe Saldana Talks Sex & Race In Two New Magazine Cover Stories March 9, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 56 comments
Star Trek and Avatar star Zoe Saldana continues to climb the celebrity ranks. The actress is gracing the cover of two magazine’s April issues, and in one of the cover stories she lets us all know what she likes to do in her off hours (including the lights-off hours). And Saldana isn’t the only one making sexy news, there is a particular body part that is getting Chris Pine notice in another national magazine.
ShatWatch: Bill reads From Sh*t My Dad Says + Free Pilot Tickets + New Shatner Social Network March 8, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Sci-Fi, Shatner , 19 comments
We have a quick ShatWatch for you, with a new video of William Shatner reading some of the tweets that are the basis of his new sitcom Sh*t My Dad Says. We also have info on how you can see a taping of the pilot. Plus Bill has launched a new social networking site. More details below.
Big Bang Theory Producer Wants Leonard Nimoy For Cameo
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy , 38 comments
Recently it was revealed that Star Trek TNG’s Wil Wheaton will be returning to the CBS hit geek comedy Big Bang Theory, but could Leonard Nimoy be next? If the show’s producers have their way, we could see Sheldon meet his hero, the original Spock.
Post Oscar Report: Makeup Team Talk Trek + Stiller Video + Saldana & Pine Party Photos & Video + Apple Ad
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Paramount, ST09 Cast, Star Trek (2009 film) , 48 comments
OK one more wrap-up report on the 82nd Academy Awards. We have backstage report of the Star Trek makeup winners. Plus video and photos of Zoe Saldana and Chris Pine at the Oscar Parties, plus the new Apple iPad ad featuring the Star Trek movie. UPDATE: added video of Ben Stiller talking Star Trek and presenting Makeup award.
Star Trek Wins Oscar For Makeup + Pine & Saldana Present – Report + Photos & Video March 7, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 133 comments
The 82nd Academy Awards have just wrapped up and JJ Abrams Star Trek, has made franchise history by taking home Trek’s first Oscar, for Best Makeup. In addition some Star Trek vets took home Oscars, including Michael Giacchino for Up. Also, Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana were on hand as presenters. We have a full report, photos and links to videos and more below.
Photos: Star Trek On Oscar Red Carpet – Zoe Saldana + Chris Pine + more [UPDATED]
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity , 45 comments
The Red Carpet at the Oscars is still going, but we already have some pics of Star Trek stars, including Zoe Saldana. Check out the photos below, and check back for more updates as more photos come in.
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