Creation To Attempt To Beat Own Star Trek Costume Record At VegasCon 2012 May 25, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 5 comments
In the last year there have been a number of record-breaking gatherings of Star Trek fans in costume at events around the world. The current record is 1040 at last year’s big convention in Las Vegas. And today Creation announced they will be trying to break their own record at the con this August. More details below.
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Conventional Wisdom: Guide To Star Trek Cons & Events For Summer 2012
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions , 19 comments
Conventional Wisdom is back with another roundup of Star Trek events. This time we get you ready for the busy summer season with a listing of the cool Trek stuff going on in June, July and August. Check it out below.
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First Look At Robert Picardo On ‘Femme Fatales’ + Season 2 Kicks Off Friday Night May 24, 2012
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Trek Franchise , 8 comments
In June Star Trek: Voyager’s Bob Picardo will be appearing on Cinemax’s sexy cult show Femme Fatales. The series was co-crated by Star Trek superfan Mark Altman (Free Enterprise) so it is no surprise that the second season (premiering Friday night) has more Star Trek homages. And Mark has shared exclusive details and first looks of Picardo and more. Check it all out below
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Shatner, TNG stars and TrekMovie headed to Phoenix Comic Con For Memorial Day Weekend
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Shatner, TNG , 10 comments
Memorial Day Weekend in Phoenix is going to get a lot geekier with Phoenix Comic Con. This year promises to be the biggest one ever for the fan-friendly event, including a slew of Star Trek guests and fan panels. William Shatner will be there along with Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirits, Wil Wheaton and LeVar Burton. TrekMovie.com will also be there holding our own panel, plus covering the event. More details below.
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Picard, Kirk, and Friends Journey into Space on Gigantic Balloon May 22, 2012
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Fandom, Science/Technology, Toys , 27 comments
Captains Kirk and Picard have officially made it into space! Aboard a high altitude balloon, that is. A few weeks ago we reported one man’s quest to kickstart a campaign to send action figures of Captains Kirk and Picard (and their friends) 100,000 feet into the upper atmosphere. Well, he’s done it with the help of a large team of friends and cameramen. Hit the jump for photos!
James Doohan’s Ashes Successfully Launched Into Orbit
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 49 comments
After a delay last Saturday, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was successfully launched this morning from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The Dragon capsule is now in orbit and headed to the ISS. Part of the payload includes the partial remains of Star Trek’s original Scotty, James Doohan. Watch the launch below.
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Watch: Leonard Nimoy’s BU Convocation Address – Talks About Being ‘Scared’ To Take Role of Spock May 21, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, History, Nimoy, TOS , 26 comments
As reported last week, Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy returned to his home town to receive an honorary doctorate degree and give the convocation address Boston University’s College of Fine arts. As part of his address, Nimoy talked about how he was initially "scared" to take on the role of Spock. You can watch Nimoy’s full address below.
FedCon Sat: Frakes Reveals Star Trek Sequel Set Visit + Shatner On JJ Not Hiring Him + McFadden Hopes For ‘Big Bang’ May 20, 2012
by Henning Koonert , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2013), TNG, TOS , 163 comments
On Saturday, the third day of this year’s FedCon, Jonathan Frakes revealed he had been on the set of the new Star Trek movie, William Shatner filled not one but two rooms and talked about JJ Abrams not hiring him, while Gates McFadden told the audience about her heroes and said she hoped to join Wil Wheaon on Big Bang Theory. See below for full report.
All 5 Star Trek TV Captains To Appear Together For First Time At Philadelphia Comic Con May 19, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, DS9, ENT, TNG, TOS, VOY , 125 comments
Last month we reported that all five of Star Trek’s TV captains will gather for the first time ever at Destination Star Trek London in October. However, with the addition of Patrick Stewart to their line-up it turns out that Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con being held May 31 – June 3rd will get the honor of first collection of five Trek captains. Details below.
FedCon XXI Thu & Fri Report & Photos: Frakes, Koenig, McFadden & More May 18, 2012
by Henning Koonert , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 13 comments
FedCon, Europe’s biggest sci-fi and Star Trek con, is in full swing in Dusseldorf, Germany. This year’s Trek guests: William Shatner, Walter Koenig, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Robert O’Reilly, J. G. Hertzler and Eddie Paskey. See below for report from the first two days.
Leonard Nimoy Talks Longevity Of Star Trek + Finding His Way In Retirement May 17, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, Trek Franchise , 25 comments
This weekend Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy will receive an honorary doctorate from Boston University. He will also be giving the convocation address at the BU College of Fine Arts. In advance of the event Nimoy spoke to the college’s newspaper about growing up in Boston, and a bit about Star Trek as well. See excerpts below.
Watch: Trek Music Video Parody of ‘Single Ladies’ + Final Weekend Of ‘Star Trek Live’ In St. Louis
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, ST: The Exhibition, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 40 comments
Today’s video to share comes from the Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre (what a name!) in St. Louis, MO who are currently performing live versions of the classic Star Trek episodes "The Gamesters of Triskelion" and "Journey to Babel." And to promote the shows they put together a Trek-ified music video parody of Beyonce’s "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It." Check it out below. Plus we have more info on their live Star Trek show and a reminder that Star Trek: The Exhibition is leaving St. Louis soon.
Space Command KickStarter Launched – Project To Include Takei, Shimerman, Picardo & Phillips May 16, 2012
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trek Franchise , 37 comments
The previously teased new project "Space Command" has now launched their KickStarter campaign. The envisioned series of sci-fi films feature a number of Star Trek vets behind the camera and they have also announced a number of Trek actors who are also involved, including Armin Shimerman, George Takei, Ethan Phillips and Robert Picardo. Watch the intro video to learn more below.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Promotional HD Screenings To Be Held In July May 15, 2012
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, DVD/Blu-ray, TNG Remastered , 104 comments
As previously reported the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation arrives on Blu-ray on July 24th. And in order to promote the release, CBS will be holding theatrical screenings across the USA in advance of the release. These one-day screening events are another great way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series. See below for more details.
Sci-Fi Movies Sunday: The Avengers, Kick-Ass 2, The Hobbit, The Amazing Spider-Man, Prometheus + more May 13, 2012
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 97 comments
Sci-Fi Movies is back with a look at the latest in
sci-fi and genre movies, including another record-breaking performance by The Avengers, confirmation on Kick-Ass 2, a disappointing update from Guillermo del Toro about At The Mountains of Madness. Plus much more, including a discussion surrounding the technology of The Hobbit and the latest from The Amazing Spider-Man and Prometheus along with new images and video previews.
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