Zoe Saldana joins the cast of Machete 2 May 24, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity , 38 comments 
Actor Danny Trejo’s next project is Machete Kills, the follow-up to 2010’s Machete, and during a recent interview the actor revealed that Star Trek’s Zoe Saldana will be joining him (and kissing him) in the sequel. Details over the fold.
First Look At Robert Picardo On ‘Femme Fatales’ + Season 2 Kicks Off Friday Night
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Trek Franchise , 8 comments
In June Star Trek: Voyager’s Bob Picardo will be appearing on Cinemax’s sexy cult show Femme Fatales. The series was co-crated by Star Trek superfan Mark Altman (Free Enterprise) so it is no surprise that the second season (premiering Friday night) has more Star Trek homages. And Mark has shared exclusive details and first looks of Picardo and more. Check it all out below
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JJ Abrams To Produce New Sci-Fi Thriller For Paramount
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity , 77 comments
Star Trek producer/director JJ Abrams is adding another project to his to-do list. This time his production company and Paramount are teaming up to create a new low-budget sci-fi/thriller, based on a spec script. More details below.
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Shatner, TNG stars and TrekMovie headed to Phoenix Comic Con For Memorial Day Weekend
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Shatner, TNG , 10 comments
Memorial Day Weekend in Phoenix is going to get a lot geekier with Phoenix Comic Con. This year promises to be the biggest one ever for the fan-friendly event, including a slew of Star Trek guests and fan panels. William Shatner will be there along with Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirits, Wil Wheaton and LeVar Burton. TrekMovie.com will also be there holding our own panel, plus covering the event. More details below.
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Leonard Nimoy: Star Trek: TMP Left Franchise As ‘Beached Whale’ + He Is ‘Played Out’ As Spock May 23, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2013), TOS, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 152 comments
A couple of weeks ago we posted the first part of an LA Times video interview with Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy. The second part has just been posted online and you watch it below, where Nimoy talks about the link between Star Wars and Star Trek and even does does his impersonation of William Shatner! Most interesting, Nimoy critiques Star Trek: The Motion Picture, saying he doesn’t think of it as a Star Trek movie. He also says that he is "played out" with Spock.
Zoe Saldana On Maxim Hot 100 List (Again) May 22, 2012
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 62 comments
Another member of the Star Trek cast is being honored for their body of work. This time it is the new Uhura who has (once again) made it on to the Maxim Hot 100 list. Zoe is also the cover feature for Cosmo’s brand new magazine, Cosmopolitan For Latinas. See pictures from that below, plus a behind the scenes video. We also take a look at Alice Eve, another Star Trek star that Maxim seems to have forgotten this year.
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Watch: Leonard Nimoy’s BU Convocation Address – Talks About Being ‘Scared’ To Take Role of Spock May 21, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, History, Nimoy, TOS , 26 comments
As reported last week, Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy returned to his home town to receive an honorary doctorate degree and give the convocation address Boston University’s College of Fine arts. As part of his address, Nimoy talked about how he was initially "scared" to take on the role of Spock. You can watch Nimoy’s full address below.
FedCon Sat: Frakes Reveals Star Trek Sequel Set Visit + Shatner On JJ Not Hiring Him + McFadden Hopes For ‘Big Bang’ May 20, 2012
by Henning Koonert , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2013), TNG, TOS , 163 comments
On Saturday, the third day of this year’s FedCon, Jonathan Frakes revealed he had been on the set of the new Star Trek movie, William Shatner filled not one but two rooms and talked about JJ Abrams not hiring him, while Gates McFadden told the audience about her heroes and said she hoped to join Wil Wheaon on Big Bang Theory. See below for full report.
Watch: New Episode of Spiner’s ‘Fresh Hell’ – Featuring ‘The Guild’ Guest Star May 19, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 10 comments
A new episode Fresh Hell, the comedy webseries from Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Brent Spiner, has just gone online. This time another guest star from the popular web series The Guild is along for the ride. Watch it below.
James Doohan’s Ashes Set To Launch Into Space Saturday Morning + Statement From Family [UPDATE - Launch Postponed to May 22] May 18, 2012
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 73 comments
Tomorrow is a historic day in space flight, with the launch of the first commercial supply vehicle for the International Space Station. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasts off Saturday morning and it has just been revealed that part of the cargo includes cremated remains of Star Trek’s original Scotty James Doohan, who passed away in 2005. More info and an exclusive statement from the Doohan family below. [UPDATE - Launch scrubbed at last second, postponed until May 22]
Watch: LeVar Burton In ‘Perception’ – New TNT Summer Drama From Trek Vets Sussman & Biller
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ENT, TOS, VOY , 9 comments
TNT has just announced their summer schedule which includes a new show called Perception from veteran Star Trek writer/producers Kenneth Biller and Mike Sussman. Starring Eric McCormack, Perception is a different kind of procedural and it will feature Star Trek: The Next Generation’s LeVar Burton in a recurring role. See video previews of the show below, along with behind the scenes video of LeVar.
First Trailer for Zoe Saldana’s Next Film ‘The Words’
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 23 comments
Star Trek’s new Uhura Zoe Saldana’s next film is a romantic drama with Bradley Cooper coming out this fall. The Words tell he story of a writer (Cooper) who goes to the extremes for his career, with Saldana playing his wife. The first trailer has just been released. Watch it below.
Leonard Nimoy Talks Longevity Of Star Trek + Finding His Way In Retirement May 17, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, Trek Franchise , 25 comments
This weekend Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy will receive an honorary doctorate from Boston University. He will also be giving the convocation address at the BU College of Fine Arts. In advance of the event Nimoy spoke to the college’s newspaper about growing up in Boston, and a bit about Star Trek as well. See excerpts below.
Video & Photos Of Chris Pine At Cannes 2012 + Watch Pine & Alec Baldwin Rib Each Other
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 12 comments
As reported earlier this week, Star Trek’s Chris Pine is attending the 2012 Cannes International Film Festival in France. Chris is there to sell his new film Mantivities and to promote the upcoming release of the animated film Rise of the Guardians. See below for video and pictures of Chris at Cannes 2012. [UPDATED: Video of Pine and Alec Baldwin poking fun at Cannes]
Chris Pine To Produce and Star In Indie Comedy He Co-wrote w/ His Buddies May 15, 2012
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 22 comments
Chris Pine is about to follow his friend and Star Trek co-star Zachary Quinto into the indie movie producing business. Waterstone Entertainment has just announced a new comedy co-starring Pine called "Mantivities." Trek’s new Kirk also co-wrote and is co-producing. More details below.
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