SyFy Wants A New Space Opera – Should It Be A New Star Trek TV Series? July 8, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Sci-Fi, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012), Trek on TV , 252 comments
Yesterday, to much fanfare, the SciFi Channel changed its name to SyFy. Many took this as an attempt to distance itself from ‘real science fiction’ but yesterday network executives were on the record saying they are actually looking for a new ’space opera’ to fill the void left by Battlestar Galactica and Farscape. TrekMovie wonders, why not a new Star Trek TV show?
Star Trek 2-week Box Office Analysis May 22, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 88 comments
Yesterday Star Trek finished its first two weeks at the box office. Although films can stay in theaters for months, in general they tend to make over half of their money in those first two weeks, so today we take an in depth look at how the new Star Trek movie is performing relative to other recent films, both domestically and internationally
Some Mainstream Media Continue To Misunderstand (and misrepresent) Trek Fans May 7, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Fandom, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek Franchise , 317 comments
A couple of days ago we pointed to a funny parody news clip at The Onion which poked some good-natured fun at Trek and Trek fans, and how we were up in arms over how the film was ‘fun’ and ‘watchable.’ Trek fans are self-aware and most seemed to get the joke, but in the last day I have noticed a more disturbing Trend from some in the mainstream media trying to to perpetuate the most negative stereotypes of Trek fans, and what is worse they are trying to get me to help them. More below.
Sci Fi Channel Changes Name to ‘SyFy’ — Really? March 16, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: BSG, ENT, Editorial, Sci-Fi, TNG , 331 comments
Starting in July, if you tune to the Sci Fi Channel to watch reruns of Star Trek The Next Generation or Star Trek Enterprise or Ron Moore’s Battlestar Galactica you will notice that the channel has a new name ‘SyFy.’ NBC Universal announced the change this morning saying that it will ‘broaden the appeal’ of the network. Really?
Science and Trek Experts Weigh In On The New ‘Star Trek’ Movie December 28, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Interview, Science/Technology, Star Trek (2009 film) , 585 comments
Earlier this month in an exclusive interview with TrekMovie.com, Star Trek co-writer and executive producer Roberto Orci finally came clean and explained how the new Star Trek movie fit in with Star Trek canon, and the explanation involved a bit of Trek science and real science. Today TrekMovie takes a closer look at all of this with the help of some noted experts in both science and Star Trek. [SPOILERS]
TrekMovie Takes An In-Depth Look At The ‘Star Trek’ Competition in May 2009 December 17, 2008
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Editorial, Sci-Fi, Star Trek (2009 film) , 118 comments
According to the original plan, the new Star Trek movie was set to open in just a week, but earlier this year Paramount decided to move the film to May 2009 to take advantage of the more lucrative, and more competitive, Summer movie season. Today TrekMovie examines some of the heavy competition, including taking a look at some new previews. [Spoilers]
Star Trek Online Update: Cryptic Begins To Chart Its Own Star Trek History December 7, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Games, Star Trek Online, Trek Franchise , 92 comments
Cryptic Studios has made another one of their ‘Path to 2409′ which tells the story of the Star Trek universe from Star Trek Nemesis (in 2379) to the 25th Century setting of the Massive Multiplayer game and its war between the Federation and the Klingons. They are now up to 2382 and starting to branch away from the history set forward in the books.
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Mark Altman’s Take On The JJ Abrams Star Trek Preview November 24, 2008
by Mark A. Altman , Filed under: Editorial, Star Trek (2009 film) , 325 comments
TrekMovie Editor Anthony is not the only site contributor who attended the Paramount "Star Trek" preview in Los Angeles last week (see his report). Also on hand was writer/producer Mark Altman ("Free Enterprise"), who weighs on the new Trek from his unique perspective and with his formidable ‘Trekspertise.’ [SPOILERS]
Deep Thoughts On Star Trek Trailer From TrekMovie Contributors November 23, 2008
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Editorial, Star Trek (2009 film), TrekMovie.com , 162 comments
The Star Trek trailer hit the Trek world by storm this week, including the contributors to TrekMovie.com. Anthony, the Editor in Chief, has weighed in with his trailer review (and his 20 minute preview analysis), but today some of the other contributors put in their two cents on the trailer, including some observations from their unique perspectives.
Editorial: James Cawley On The New Star Trek Movie November 12, 2008
by James Cawley , Filed under: Editorial, Star Trek (2009 film) , 487 comments
Exactly one year ago tomorrow Star Trek Phase II star and executive producer James Cawley made news with his editorial here at TrekMovie regarding his thoughts on early designs he had seen of the new USS Enterprise from JJ Abrams new “Star Trek” film. Now that the pictures are out, he has sent in and update on his thoughts on this new Trek.
Star Trek Film Competition Update September 25, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Editorial, Star Trek (2009 film) , 152 comments
A month ago we reported that JJ Abrams Star Trek movie was getting some more competition in the form of some ‘counter programming,’ and now there are more changes in the May 2009 schedule with a big ‘tween’ movie pulling out and a smaller comedy and a horror film coming into the picture.
Editorial: The Next Space Frontier March 9, 2008
by Andre Bormanis , Filed under: Editorial , 102 comments
Last Friday, at a campaign event in Wyoming, presidential hopeful Barack Obama said the following: "I grew up on Star Trek. I believe in the final frontier." Obama went on to say he has issues with the way the space program is currently being run, and might trim funding until NASA’s mission has been clarified.
James Cawley On The New Enterprise November 13, 2007
by James Cawley , Filed under: Editorial, Star Trek (2009 film) , 442 commentsThere have been some reports about comments made by Star Trek New Voyage’s Creator James Cawley regarding the new film and the Enterprise design he has seen. TrekMovie.com has invited Mr. Cawley to share his thoughts with the TrekMovie.com community as well as clarify some rumors. More below
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