Future of ‘Star Trek: The Experience’ In Doubt May 2, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events, Trek Franchise , 169 comments
Since opening in early 1998, Star Trek The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton has been the premiere live Star Trek attraction in the world. With its Trek-themed restaurant, museum, shops and rides, it plays hosts to thousands of tourists and Trekkies every year. However, the current contract is up and it looks like 2008 may be the last year for Star Trek The Experience.
(more…)
Leonard Rosenman Memorial April 29, 2008
by Jeff Bond , Filed under: Conventions/Events, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), Music , 28 comments
On Sunday, April 28th, I was fortunate enough to attend the memorial for composer Leonard Rosenman (who passed away in March). It’s no secret that Rosenman was one of the composers of the Star Trek movies but this event proved to be even more Star Trek-centric than I’d anticipated.
Conventional Wisdom - A Guide To Summer Cons April 24, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Conventions/Events , 23 comments
May to September is traditionally "summer convention" time and this year there are many events for Star Trek fans. Convention panels, collectibles, celebrity Q&As, and news help fans bide the experience of waiting for May 2009. See below for Trekmovie.com’s guide this year’s summer conventions.
FedCon: TNG Stars Hit Germany + Burton Hopes For TNG Movie April 23, 2008
by Markus Kettner , Filed under: Conventions/Events, DS9, Star Trek (2009 film), TNG , 123 comments
FedCon, Europe’s biggest Star Trek and Sci Fi convention took place over the last weekend in Bonn, Germany and over 5000 EuroFans came out to see the sci-fi stars. Among the many guests were TNG stars Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Marina Sirtis and John de Lancie. Of particular interest were comments from Burton about hopes for another TNG move.
Con Report: Quinto, Nichols and Visitor At Starfest 08 April 20, 2008
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events, Star Trek (2009 film), TOS , 36 comments
Zachary Quinto (the new Spock) and Nichelle Nichols (the original Uhura) took a trip to StarFest over the weekend to give Colorado fans a Trek treat. Quinto stuck with his code of silence but impressed the crowd with his respect for the role of Spock. And Nichols provided more details on her visit to the new Star Trek set. Nana Visitor also attended and and gave the ‘Niners’ and singing treat.
(more…)
Grand Slam XVI: Two Spocks Rock The House April 14, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events, Nimoy, ST09 Cast, Star Trek (2009 film) , 82 comments
The ultimate event of the Grand Slam Sci-Fi Summit was the appearances of the two Spocks, Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy. The pair each had a solo portion followed by a joint appearance (in the same way they often do it when Shatner and Nimoy appear at cons). Of course the actors were not there to reveal big details about the ultra-secret Trek feature film, but their enthusiasm and chemistry was undeniable. Highlights + pics below.
(more…)
Grand Slam XVI: Spiner On Dreamland, Typecasting, Nemesis + Interview April 13, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events, TNG , 90 comments
Brent Spiner, Star Trek The Next Generations’ Data, took the stage Saturday at Creation’s Sci-Fi Grand Slam and entertained the large crowd with jokes and stories from his career in and out of Trek. He talked a lot about his new CD Dreamland, and also covered typecasting and gave his assessment of the TNG era films. See below for pics, quotes and also an exclusive video interview.
(more…)
Grand Slam XVI: Friday Photos April 11, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events , 33 comments
Friday at the Creation’s SciFi Grand Slam XVI had three Trek related events (Tim Russ, Nichelle Nichols and a group of guest stars), plus a cabaret. The stars entertained the lightly-packed crowd, but there wasn’t any big news (and your humble editor was spending a lot of time chatting with friends and folks around the con). But here are photos from the day.
(more…)
TrekMovie.com Headed To Grand Slam April 10, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events, TrekMovie.com , 73 comments
Tomorrow TrekMovie.com heads to Burbank to attend the three day Creation Sci-Fi Grand Slam Summit XVI. Many Trek celebs will be in attendence including the two Spocks, Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy. On Sunday TrekMovie.com is hosting a Q&A with Star Trek writers Alex Kurtzman and Bob Orci, maybe you can help
(more…)
New ‘Star Trek’ Art Show In NYC March 19, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events, Merchandise , 62 comments
Tomorrow a new Star Trek-themed art show opens at the Caren Golden Fine Art Gallery in New York City. The solo exhibition by artist Devorah Sperber is called "Mirror Universe." The choice of name was not just to allude to the famous episode, but also because the theme of the show is "the concept of a mirror or parallel universe."
Announcing: TrekMovie.com Orci and Kurtzman Q&A At Grand Slam + Ticket Give-away [UPDATED: Available Globally] March 12, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events, Orci/Kurtzman, TrekMovie.com , 68 comments
TrekMovie.com is headed to beautiful downtown Burbank next month for the Creation Grand Slam Convention. The event is chock full of Trek and sci-fi celebs (including Spocks, Quinto and Nimoy). And today Creation and TrekMovie.com are announcing the addition of a TrekMovie.com Q&A with the writing team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. We also have a pair of ‘Gold’ tickets to give away.
(more…)
New York Con Reports, Pictures and Video [UPDATED] March 9, 2008
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events , 55 comments
Creation Entertainment held their Official Star Trek convention in New Jersey this weekend and many Trek stars were on hand to entertain the fans (primarily from TNG, DS9 and Enterprise). We have some pictures and some first hand reports including an interesting tidbit from Patrick Stewart on a certain magical part he turned down. Plus a hilarious video of Brent Spiner joking with Patrick Stewart…check it all out below.
Star Trek Tour Premiere Interviews + Pictures January 18, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events , 129 comments“Star Trek The Tour” kicked off Thursday with a press conference and gala party…and TrekMovie.com was there.
Preview of Star Trek The Tour January 16, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events , 38 commentsStar Trek The Tour opens up to the public in Long Beach this Friday, but TrekMovie.com had a chance to check out an early preview. See below for pictures and video
Shatner and Trek Celebs Lining Up for Star Trek Tour + Return of Wesley Crusher [UPDATE: and Tuvok] January 11, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events , 67 comments
Star Trek The Tour (the 50,000 square foot traveling exhibit of Star Trek sets, costumes, props, motion rides, etc) kicks off next Friday in Long Beach, CA. William Shatner is the official ambassador for the event and has already started his publicity tour. In addition a number of Trek celebs are already lined up for signings. Plus Wil Wheaton reveals that the tour will feature the return of Wesley Crusher.
(more…)
Harlan Ellison Talks Strike - Dispels ‘Guardian’ Rumors December 10, 2007
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events, Star Trek (2009 film) , 193 comments
The Star Trek day at Paramount was packed. Stars and writers from every Trek series and from the feature films were there to show their support for the WGA strike. You can’t find a stronger supporter for writers rights than Harlan Ellison. The never disappointing writer of the Original Series episode “City on the Edge of Forever” was in fine form discussing the strike. While he was at it, he also took a shot at the latest rumors on the web about the new Star Trek movie using elements of “City.” (see below)
(more…)
Trek Stars Coming Out To Support WGA + Fans Invited Too December 9, 2007
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events , 48 commentsMonday’s Star Trek themed day for the WGA writers strike is picking up a number of Trek stars to come out and show their support. The list of actors includes series stars Anthony Montgomery, Brent Spiner, Wil Wheaton, Walter Koenig, and Armin Shimerman. Many Trek recurring guest stars will be there as well such as Chase Masterson, Gary Graham and Vaughan Armstrong (with his band). More stars are also expected to show, but can’t be sure until tomorrow.
(more…)
Star Trek The Tour Behind-The-Scenes Photos + Radio Commercial
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events , 50 commentsStar Trek The Tour kicks off in 5 weeks, here are a couple of behind-the-scenes shots of tour preparations::
3rd ‘Trek To The Troops’ Coming This Tuesday December 8, 2007
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Conventions/Events , 15 comments
Trek to the Troops, an organization that uses science fiction as a means to celebrate to the US Armed Forces, will be holding their 3rd Annual Meet-and-Greet on December 11th. Special guests at the event will include Tim Russ (VOY: Tuvok), Chase Masterson (DS9: Leeta), Natalija Nogulich (TNG: Adm. Nechayev) and Chris Doohan (son of James Doohan). Music will be performed by perennial Trek guest star Vaughn Armstrong’s Enterprise Blues Band. Organizers also promise “lovely models.” The event will be held at the Bob Hope Hollywood USO at LAX in Los Angeles, California from 1pm to about 8pm. More information at the Trek to the Troops website.
Loading ...
