Federation Responds To Klingon Propaganda October 28, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Fan Productions, Marketing/Promotion , 66 comments
Following yesterday’s "indoctrination" video, there is what appears to be another entry in the viral campaign started last weekend by the "Klingon Propaganda" video. This time it is a very short piece of Federation propaganda responding to the Klingons, promoting the message of diversity.
New Klingon Propagana Video Follow-up + Translation & more October 27, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fan Productions, Marketing/Promotion , 74 comments
On Sunday TrekMovie first reported on a new viral video titled "Klingon Propaganda" which contained clues leading to a Klingon website. The mysterious video has been sweeping around web since, and today there is a new video live-action video from the same source which shows the Klingon plot may be even more insidious. We have that below, plus a translation and more details on the first video.
Viral Video Leads To ‘Klingon Empire’ Website October 25, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fan Productions, Great Links, Marketing/Promotion , 163 comments
The Klingons were created in the 60s to be the Star Trek stand-ins for the Cold War ‘Red Menace’. This week an impressive new video was uploaded to YouTube titled ‘Klingon Propaganda’, which runs with the notion by creating a motivational cartoon from the Klingon perspective in the style of 20th century Communist Propaganda. And it is so well-made, it raises the question as to whether or not it is ‘Fan Made’ or something more.
Harlan Ellison Settles Lawsuit With CBS & Paramount October 23, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Paramount, TOS , 133 comments
Back in March we reported that Harlan Ellison was suing CBS and Paramount for merchandising royalties related to his classic episode "City on the Edge of Forever." Yesterday on his site, Ellison announced the suite was "over" and that he was "pleased with the outcome" and that there would be an agreed statement coming.
Vote To Nominate Star Trek at People’s Choice Awards + Hollywood Awards & more October 21, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 33 comments
Last weekend JJ Abrams Star Trek movie led the Spike Scream Awards with six wins based on Internet voting. Today The People’s Choice Awards opened their nomination process with Star Trek already listed in most of the movie categories. Details on that below, plus Star Trek at the Hollywood Film Festival and even more Star Trek Oscar Buzz.
Star Trek Finishes Theatrical Run With $385M – Full Box Office Analysis October 5, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 146 comments
After a long life of 21 weeks in theaters, JJ Abrams new Star Trek movie has officially ended its run. The film is still in a handful of theaters (including some IMAX), but distributors will no longer be tracking performance. The final tally, as of last Thursday, brings the film a few thousand short of $385 Million world-wide, which is certainly a big success, especially for a franchise that was given up for dead by some just a few years ago. See below for more analysis
JJ Abrams Producing Medical Comedy Pilot + Orci and Kurtzman In Talks To Produce Zombie Movie September 22, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 37 comments
[UPDATED] The team behind the new Star Trek continue to be hot commodities in Hollywood. Today it was just announced that JJ Abrams is producing a new medical comedy pilot for FOX. Plus it was also announced that Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman are in talks to produce a new zombie movie based on a comic book. Details below, plus we also have video of a brief video where JJ talks about viral marketing of Trek and other projects.
JJ Abrams Hires Writers For MI4 – Can He Deliver MI4 And Star Trek Sequel For 2011? August 7, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Paramount, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 120 comments
JJ Abrams is ramping things up for another big franchise at Paramount, with news just announced that he has hired writers for a fourth Mission Impossible film, with Abrams on board to co-produce with Tom Cruise. Like the next Star Trek film, Mission: Impossible: IV is aimed for a 2011 release.
Viacom Chief Touts Star Trek As ‘Unqualified Blockbuster’ As Film Reaches $380M Globally July 29, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Great Links, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 100 commentsThe Star Trek box office performance is almost in the history books, but the film is still out there and has finally hit the $380M globally. Yesterday Viacom’s CEO touted the film to investors as a ‘unqualified blockbuster’ and talked up the future profit potential of Trek as well. Details and the latest box office below, plus another Star Trek musical interlude.
Paramount First To Pass $1 Bil. in 2009 – Studio Chief ‘Excited’ For Future Trek (& Transformers) July 10, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 99 comments
Just like last year, Paramount Pictures is again the first studio to pass the $1 Billion mark in domestic ticket sales, and over half of that is due to two films, Star Trek, and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Paramount has released a statement about the event, which cites both films as well as acknowledging how they will play into the future of the studio.
Star Trek Passes $370M + Studio Chief (& Orci & Kurtzman) Talk Trek Future + Urban’s Big Mouth June 29, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Great Links, Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 73 comments
Star Trek just finished its 8th weekend in general release and it is still in the top 10 for ticket sales. We have all the latest box office details below, plus the head of Paramount talking up the future of the franchise. We also have more from Bob and Alex and Karl Urban getting a mouth full.
‘Star Trek’ Passes TMP To Become Most Attended Film In Franchise (Domestically) June 20, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Paramount, Star Trek (2009 film) , 130 commentsThe new Star Trek film is now in its seventh weekend and it still is in the top ten at the box office, ranking 7th in sales from Friday’s estimates domestically. With almost $236M in domestic sales, the new Star Trek has passed another milsestone, being the most attended Trek film in the franchise. See below for the latest details and analysis.
Paramount Could Merge With Another Studio June 15, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Paramount, Trek Franchise , 56 commentsParamount Pictures, which holds the exclusive rights to produce Star Trek feature films, could be merging with another major studio, possibly Sony or Universal. The news comes from the latest issue of Barron’s, where a major fund manager (and one of Viacom’s big shareholders) talks about what he is hearing going on with a possible ’studio consolidation.’
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