Star Trek The Exhibition Opens In Phoenix - Full Report w/ Pictures & Video November 16, 2008
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Trek Franchise , 70 comments
Today, Star Trek: The Exhibition opened its second engagement in the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, Arizona to plenty of eager fans. TrekMovie got an exclusive first look at the impressive traveling Trek exhibit, including being shown around by Mike and Denise Okuda. With tons of original costumes, prop replicas, and set recreations, fans and non-fans alike are sure to be engaged by this very well put together show.
More Details Emerge For New Home Of Star Trek The Experience November 7, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 70 comments
Last month we reported that Star Trek The Experience (which closed its doors at the Las Vegas Hilton in September) may be resurrected at a new location. Since that time TrekMovie as well as local Las Vegas journalists have confirmed that Star Trek The Experience is moving to a new home at Neonopolis, in downtown Las Vegas. Today some new details have emerged.
Second ‘Engagement’ Of Star Trek The Exhibition Opens In Phoenix In November October 29, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Trek Franchise , 56 comments
Over the summer Star Trek The Tour (which opened and closed in Long Beach in the Spring), was re-born as Star Trek The Exhibition with the first stop opened in San Diego in June. At the time we reported that there would actually be two concurrent exhibitions going and now the second one has been announced, kicking off in Phoenix, Arizona in November.
Deal In The Works To Bring Back Star Trek The Experience [UPDATED] October 16, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 158 commentsJust last month Star Trek The Experience closed its gate at the Las Vegas Hilton for the last time, but now there is new hope. Back in July when CBS officially announced the closure they hinted they were working on bringing it back, and it appears that they may have succeeded in finding a new home for Trek’s premiere attraction.
Convention Pioneer Joan Winston Has Passed Away September 12, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 36 comments
TrekMovie has been informed that Joan ("Joannie") Winston, one of the founders of the first Star Trek conventions and author of "The Making of the Star Trek Conventions," passed away September 11th at age 77. According to her family, Joan died in her sleep at an assisted living center in New York.
Trek4Kids: My Star Trek Las Vegas Convention Experience September 4, 2008
by James T. , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Trek for Kids , 54 comments
In August my dad took me to the Star Trek convention in Las Vegas for my birthday once again this year, so I thought I would write a review of my second big convention. Overall, the convention was entertaining. This year was special to me because it is the last time I would ever see Star Trek: The Experience at the same time as the convention.
Saying Goodbye To Star Trek The Experience - Decommissioning Report + Video + Pics September 3, 2008
by Paul Walker , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 173 comments
As captain of a local Star Trek club here in Las Vegas, we have been privileged to have the opportunity hold our regular meetings at Star Trek The Experience for years, where we have made lots of friends and grown to love The Experience and her crew. Now after the millions of visitors, and mission upon mission completed, the time has come to say goodbye.
Attn Trekkies: Documentary Looking For L.A. Fans + Photo Journalist Looking For FL Fans August 30, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 28 comments
TrekMovie is helping out some people who are looking to find Trek fans who are ready for their close-up. First up, a UK documentary is coming to coming to Los Angeles and the producers want some Trekkies to help them as they get the cast of TOS together. Plus a photo-journalist in Jacksonville Florida wants meet some Trekkies in their natural habitat.
Details On ST: The Experience Decommissioning + Final Tickets On Ebay August 28, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Trek Franchise , 95 comments
In just four days, on Monday September 1st, Star Trek The Experience will close its gates for the last time. The 11 year long run at the Las Vegas Hilton will conclude with a special decommissioning ceremony and the public are invited. Plus, tickets for the final VIP run of the rides are available on Ebay.
Dragon Con Has Impressive TrekTrak For Labor Day Weekend 2008 August 22, 2008
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 26 comments
The Annual fan run Dragon Con event in Atlanta, Georgia is considered on of the most fun con experiences. Each year it has a dedicated ‘Trek Trak’ full of celebrity panels, discussions, as well as some fun Trek-themed events. This year is shaping up to be a good one, with stars from every show slated to appear plus some fan film showings. See press release below for more.
Watch ‘Star Trek Online Revealed’ with Leonard Nimoy [UPDATED] August 10, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Nimoy, Star Trek Online , 81 comments
At1:30 PM (Pacific) Cryptic Studios held their ‘Star Trek Online Revealed’ event at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention. Leonard Nimoy helped them unveil this exciting new massive multiplayer Star Trek game. The presentation lived up to its name and revealed much about the new game, we have video, details and new screenshots below.
VegasCon 08: New Star Trek Movie Posters With Four New Cast Images [Hi Res UPDATE] August 9, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film) , 424 comments
Just like they did last year, Paramount has chosen Creation’s official Star Trek convention to give fans a new poster for JJ Abrams’ Star Trek. Actually they are giving fans eight posters; the four that were given out at Comic Con and four new ones in the same style but with the rest of the main crew from the film. TrekMovie has a first look below.
First Details Emerge On New Star Trek Online + New In Game Images
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek Online , 41 comments
Tomorrow Cryptic Studios holds their "Star Trek Online Revealed" panel at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention (with a little help from Leonard Nimoy), but some details of this new MMORPG have already emerged. Cryptic’s Chief Creative Officer gave a pre-show interview to the AP that provided some details, plus CBS showed a few new screenshots at their Products presentation on Friday.
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VegasCon 08: New Official Star Trek Fan Club Announced August 8, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 37 comments
Today at the official Star Trek convention in Las Vegas, CBS announced that a new official Star Trek fan club will be launched by the end of the year. Details are sketchy for now, but CBS promised more details to come next month and have launched a new website to gather fan input on this new venture. In related news, Dan Madsen, who ran the previous fan club, is involved in a new fan venture that is partnering with Roddenberry.com
VegasCon 08: Thursday Report with Sirtis & Spiner, Roddenberry, Lee Whitney, Forbes + more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, DS9, TNG, TOS , 43 comments
Thursday at Creation's official Star Trek convention in Las Vegas had a good mix of series regulars like TNG's Brent Spiner and Marina Sirts, to fan favorite guest stars like Grace Lee Whitney, Michelle Forbes and Majel Roddenberry. TrekMovie has a report on all the star appearances plus lots of photos below.
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VegasCon 08: deLancie, Curtis, Crosby & More Guest Stars Kick Off The Con August 7, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, ENT, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), TNG , 53 comments
The official Star Trek convention in Las Vegas kicked off Wednesday with a gaggle of guest stars spanning the Trek series, including John deLancie, Robin Curtis and Denise Crosby. They all delighted mostly filled main auditorium with insights, jokes, and at times some serious discussions about their times on Star Trek.
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