Photos & Video From TrekFest & TrekExpo [UPDATE: & VulCon] June 29, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 29 comments
Over the weekend there were two Star Trek events held in the middle of America, TrekFest in Riverside, Iowa and TrekExpo in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Celebrities attending these events include Leonard Nimoy, Marina Sirtis, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Denise Crosby, and Walter Koenig. Below we have links and excerpts from news reports, plus images and videos from the events. [UPDATED: Plus new video from VulCon from Alberta, Canada]
Denise Crosby Talks Fans, Leaving TNG, Trekkies 3 and more June 28, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, TNG , 37 comments
Next Generation’s Tasha Yar, and executive producer/host of the two Trekkies documentaries Denise Crosby is is Tulsa, OK this weekend appearing at TrekExpo. The actress has a new interview in the Oklahoma press talking about fans, leaving TNG, the new movie, Trekkies 3 and more.
Nimoy & de Lancie Talk Trek & Promote Weekend’s TrekExpo in Oklahoma June 26, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film), TNG, TOS , 42 comments
This weekend is the 20th annual TrekExpo in Tulsa Oklahoma. Oh hand will be Leonard Nimoy, Avery Brooks, Marina Sirtis, John de Lancie, Denise Crosby and more veterans of Star Trek. Nimoy and DeLanci have new interviews from Oklahoma promoting the event, excerpts of those below.
NASA Poster Depicts Next ISS Crew In Star Trek Uniforms June 25, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Science/Technology, Trek Franchise , 102 comments
Since Star Trek first went on the air in the 60s, it has had connections to the real life space program. And today the latest example is a new official poster for the next expedition to the International Space Station which has the crew dressed in Star Trek uniforms Check it out below.
Nichelle Nichols On ST09: Feels ‘Honored’ By Abrams and Saldana
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film), TOS , 33 comments
This weekend is the annual TrekFest in Riverside Iowa (the futre childhood home of James T. Kirk). On hand will be stars of the classic Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and George Takei. Nichols has a new interview promoting the event, where she talks about her career and what she thinks of the new Star Trek movie.
Conventional Wisdom: TrekMovie Guide To Summer 2009 Conventions & Events June 23, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Trek Franchise , 32 comments
Summer 2009 is shaping up to be a great convention season for Star Trek fans. In addition to the official Star Trek conventions, there are a number of other events (both big and small) which are all about or include Star Trek. As we do each season, TrekMovie provides an easy guide and schedule to all the activities around the world.
More Ships Of The Line Calendar Images June 22, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Art, Merchandise, Trek Franchise , 48 comments
Over the weekend TrekMovie provided the first look inside the 2010 Star Trek Ships of The Line Calendar. Today Doug Drexler, a contributor and wrangler of the other artists for the calendar, has put up some additional beautiful images on his blog, check them out below.
Exclusive First Look At Inside 2010 Star Trek Ships Of The Line Calendar June 21, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Merchandise, Trek Franchise , 89 comments
2010 will mark the 10th year for the popular Star Trek Ships of the Line Calendar series. Today TrekMovie has an exclusive first look at four months from the new wall calendar, including the first ever look at the USS Aventine.
President Obama Flashes Vulcan Salute (Twice) At Correspondent Dinner – Is Trek Cool Again? June 20, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Humor, Trek Franchise , 69 comments
Last night was the annual Radio and TV Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC. Traditionally it is a light-hearted evening attended by the current President with comic entertainment. The Daily Show’s John Hodgman was the entertainment who focused on President Obama’s ‘nerdcore’, including Star Trek credentials. We have video below, plus an infographic analyzing how Star Trek is ‘cool again’.
NYC Mayoral Candidate Talks Star Trek – Is Trek The New Thing In Politics? June 16, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fandom, Great Links, Star Trek (2009 film), Trek Franchise , 34 comments
New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. a candidate for mayor for the largest city in America and, as revealed in an article to day in the New York Times, he is also a Trekkie. The article also reveals that he has the support of none other than the original Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy. Thompson joins what seems to be a growing list of Trekkie politicians.
Paramount Could Merge With Another Studio June 15, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Paramount, Trek Franchise , 55 comments
Paramount 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.’
Futurama Returning With New Episodes In 2010 – Expect Trek Jokes To Follow June 9, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trek Franchise , 40 comments
Another great science fiction phenomenon which has featured the talents of Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner is about to get a new life. 20th Century Fox has announced it will produce 26 new episodes of the animated comedy Futurama, to air on Comedy Central (or possibly FOX). Details below, plus a look at some Trek/Futurama connections.
The Collective: Exclusive First Looks At Hallmark Ilia and Uhura 2009 Ornaments
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Merchandise, TOS, Trek Franchise , 96 comments
Hallmark Star Trek items have been, well, a hallmark of collecting and family fun since the first USS Enterprise ornament in 1991. This year, Hallmark has many surprises for fans and TrekMovie has been given all the exclusive details and first photos for two new 2009 ornaments.
Report From Mexico City Star Trek Press Conference (w/ Pictures & Video) + JJ Talks Sequel June 4, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2011), TrekMovie.com , 101 comments
The Star Trek movie has opened in most markets around the world, but there are a handful left, including Mexico this weekend. To promote the Mexican premiere JJ Abrams went down to Mexico City with Zachary Quinto, Roberto Orci and Zoe Saldana. We have video and images from the yesterday’s press conference, along with a few comments from Abrams about the Star Trek sequel.
Star Trek: The Exhibition Launches New Site + Science Museums Still Showing ST09 in IMAX
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Star Trek (2009 film) , 38 comments
Starting in 2008 there have been two ‘engagements’ of Star Trek: The Exhibition, a touring museum exhibit of Star Trek set pieces, costumes and props and more. Now ST: TE has a new central website with info and where you can get notified when it comes to your town. And in other Star Trek museum news, a number of science museums are still running Star Trek in IMAX.
Have NASA’s Mars Rovers Violated The Prime Directive? May 27, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Science/Technology, Trek Franchise , 69 comments
All Star Trek fans are familiar with the ‘Prime Directive’, which mandates that Starfleet is to not interfere with the natural development of other species, especially primitive ones. For years NASA has been studying Mars and searching for life forms, but a new scientific study suggests they may have actually destroying signs of life…oops.
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