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Craft of Week: USS Enterprise-C Coffee Table + USS Reliant In Lego January 28, 2012

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Fandom, Merchandise, Trek Franchise , 46 comments

Some of the coolest Trek creations are those done by the fans themselves. Today we have a couple of cool ones getting attention this week. First up is a cool hand-made coffee table based on the USS Enterprise C. Then there is the USS Reliant, lovingly remade in Lego.

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Watch: Space Nazis On The Moon In ‘Iron Sky’ Trailer – From Makers Of ‘Star Wreck’ January 26, 2012

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Humor, Sci-Fi, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 28 comments

In is an undisputed fact that Star Trek has led the way in the sub-genre of Space Nazis, but the Finnish filmmakers behind 2005’s Trek parody Star Wreck: In The Pirkinning are taking the 3rd Reich to the next level with Iron Sky – a film about Nazis on the moon. Check out the latest trailer below. We also look back at Star Trek’s Space Nazis.

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Divorce Forcing ‘Trekkies 2′ Fan To Destroy Star Trek Flat January 24, 2012

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Fandom, Trek Franchise , 68 comments

If you saw the Star Trek documentary Trekkies 2, then you will remember the guy in the UK who redesigned his flat in 24th century Star Trek style. For the last few years that fan has been trying to sell the flat as is, but has not had any takers and now a divorce is forcing him to rip out the Trek stuff and sell the place as a standard flat. More details below.

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Video of the Day: Barcelona’s Messi Inspires Star Trek Accolades January 23, 2012

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 18 comments

Yesterday Americans were glued to their TVs watching the final four teams vie for spots in the Super Bowl (alas San Francisco, future home of Starfleet, lost). However, Europeans were also watching their own football, and in a match between Malaga and Barcelona, the announcer went to the final frontier in describing a goal by Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. Watch and listen below. 

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Star Trek Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Trivia Game Coming To XBox360/PS3 In February

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Games, Merchandise, Trek Franchise , 27 comments

In February a new Star Trek trivia game is coming to international markets. The Star Trek special edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The Star Trek/Millionaire for XBox 360 and Playstation 3 will feature animated Trek characters on board the classic Enterprise asking questions about your favorite franchise. See below for more details and screenshots. 

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New Commercial & Details For Shatner’s One Man Broadway Show [UPDATE: US Tour Dates Announced] January 20, 2012

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Shatner , 80 comments

Yesterday, we learned that William Shatner’s Priceline.com Negotiator character is being retired. But that doesn’t mean the Shat will ever retire! A new commercial for the “William Shatner’s World: We Just Live in It” Broadway one man show is now available. Watch it below, along with more info on the show. 

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Watch 2 Star Trek Gags From Robot Chicken Season 5 + Jeri Ryan’s Orgasm January 19, 2012

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Great Links, Humor, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 44 comments

Last year TrekMovie reported on some comments from one Matt Senrich, one of the producers of the the Adult Swim show Robot Chicken, who promised more Star Trek gags for fifth season of the stop-motion animated comedy show. That season is currently airing and we here at TrekMovie have been remiss in sharing some of those gags. Check them out below, including a new take on the two Spocks scene from Star Trek (2009). There is also a skit where Jeri Ryan has an orgasm. 

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Watch: Stephen Colbert Doesn’t Need Wikipedia To Look Up Star Trek Info

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Great Links, Humor, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 28 comments

Once again Stephen Colbert threw in a Trek gag on The Colbert Report. Last night’s show featured a segment about how many websites (like Wikipedia) went dark yesterday to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act. This gave Stephen an opportunity to use his Wikipedia backup…and talk Trek. Watch it below.

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Top 10 Star Trek Episodes Dealing With Tolerance January 16, 2012

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: List, Trek Franchise , 77 comments

Today in honor of Martin Luther King Day, TrekMovie takes a look back at some of the Star Trek episodes which most dealt with diversity and tolerance and those that most epitomized Dr. King’s dream of a future without prejudice.

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The Collective: New Star Trek Snow Globes + New Look At TNG Cloth Figures January 13, 2012

by John Tenuto , Filed under: Collectibles, TNG, Toys, Trek Franchise , 31 comments

Following the news of the new ThinkGeek items, this week  is turning out to be a good week for Star Trek collectors. We now have news of a new line of Star Trek snow globes coming from Willabee & Ward. Also Diamond Select Toys has sent us details and a new image of the first retro cloth Star Trek The Next Generation figures, which are now available for pre-order.

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Trek Meets Science: $10 Mil Tricorder Prize + Star Trek TNG Guest Star To Lead Starship Project January 12, 2012

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Electronics/Gadgets, Science/Technology, Trek Franchise , 16 comments

This week brings a couple of interesting intersections of real science and Star Trek. First up the X Prize Foundation has launched a new $10 million competition for the development of a real "Tricorder," like those seen on Star Trek. Plus DARPA is continuing with its 100 Starship project and this week has awarded a contract to lead the project to a foundation headed by a former astronaut (and former Star Trek guest star).

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Watch: Stephen Colbert’s Warning Of Warp-Capable Iran January 10, 2012

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Great Links, Humor, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 66 comments

Last night brought another fun mix of national and international politics and Star Trek. When The Colbert Report analyzed the previous weekend’s GOP presidential debates, Stephen Colbert found a new danger for us all to worry about: a warp-capable Iran. Watch the clip below.

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Video and Pix Of Paramount Rose Parade Float With USS Enterprise January 2, 2012

by John Tenuto , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film), Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 96 comments

As reported earlier, Paramount Pictures had their first float today as part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Celebrating their centennial, the studio’s float featured some icons from Paramount films, including the USS Enterprise soaring over the Paramount mountain and gate. See video and images of the float below.

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TrekIn2011: Best Star Trek Viral Videos December 31, 2011

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Review, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 46 comments

Star Trek may be off the air on TV and in between movies, but the franchise still shows up on TV and especially on the Internet. Today we take a look at the best in Star Trek-related viral videos from Trek celebrities, TV shows and the fans. Check them all out below.

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TrekIn2011: Best Star Trek Music, Video/TV & Art

by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Review, Trek Franchise, Trek on TV , 18 comments

2011 also saw a lot of interesting media releases in the world of Star Trek, including new music CDs, new TV broadcasts and DVDs, new internet and and video game content and new artwork. Today we take a look at the best of the year in Star Trek media.

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