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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
USS Enterprise To Soar Over Paramount Rose Parade Float December 29, 2011
by John Tenuto , Filed under: CBS/Paramount, Trek Franchise , 92 comments
The Pasadena Rose Parade is one of the biggest New Year’s tradition, and this year Star Trek will be making an appearance. Paramount Pictures is sponsoring its own float for next week’s parade and it will prominently feature a USS Enterprise soaring over the famous Paramount arch. Details and preview below.
Merry Christmas: Fans Share Pix Of Star Trek Trees December 25, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 53 comments 
Today is Christmas and its time for family’s to get together and open the presents sitting under the tree. And for many fans, the Christmas trees are yet another way for them to show their love for Star Trek. Some fans have been sharing images of their Star Trek trees with TrekMovie and so we present Star Trek Trees 2011 below.
Check Out USS Enterprise In Lights (Pictures & Video) December 23, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Great Links, Trek Franchise , 36 comments 
More Star Trek holiday fun. Every year the city of East Peoria, Illinois puts on a festival of lights for the holiday seasons and one of the regular floats is of the USS Enterprise. Check out images and video of the Starship Enterprise in lights below.
Get Into Holiday Spirit With New Star Trek Christmas Songs & Videos
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Humor, Music, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 26 comments 
It is almost Christmas and what better way to celebrate than with some Christmas Songs that have been Trek-ified. "Merry Trekmas" musician Rick Moyer is back with some brand new Star Trek/Christmas songs and videos for you. Check them out below.
Watch: Simpsons Holiday Episode Full Of Star Trek Gags December 19, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Humor, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 19 comments 
For their holiday episode this year, The Simpsons went into the future where we can see how things turn out for Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa. And this Simpsons future is full of nods to Star Trek. The episode is now available online, see clips below.
Google Developing Star Trek-inspired Voice Assistant Code-named “Majel” December 14, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Science/Technology, Trek Franchise , 143 comments 
The real world seems to continue to get closer to the technological future envisioned by Star Trek, and apparently some of the people working to make that happen are inspired by Star Trek. A new report says that Google is working on a secret project to develop a voice controlled personal assistant, and they named the project "Majel" after Majel Roddenberry Barrett.
Viral Video: Star Trek: The Mattress Commercial December 8, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Humor, Trek Franchise, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 32 comments 
Is there a better way to convince people that they need a new mattress than dressing up in Star Trek uniforms and blasting away high prices with a phaser? No there is not. Check out the Star Trek-fueled commercial for a local mattress store in Canada below.
Watch: Jeri Ryan Talks Stalkers and Star Trek Conventions on ‘Kimmel’ December 7, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, VOY , 34 comments
It wasn’t until recently that Star Trek Voyager’s Borg babe Jeri Ryan started to do more Star Trek convention appearances. Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live the actress explained that this was due to issues with security and stalkers. Watch it below.
Design Vets Returning For Star Trek TNG in HD Project + Sampler Blu-ray Available For Pre-order December 5, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: TNG Remastered, Trek Franchise , 53 comments
Besides the 2013 Star Trek sequel, the other big thing going on these days is the Star Trek: The Next Generation Remastered project. Just in time for the 25th anniversary in 2012, CBS is bringing the show into the HD world. And now it has been revealed that some of the great design vets from the series are back to help the project along. More details below on who is back and what they will be doing plus info on the Blu-ray sampler pack now available for pre-order.
Trek Nation: Director’s Log Featuring Deleted Interview Clips Available Online [UPDATED] December 2, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Trek Franchise , 28 comments
Earlier this week Rod Roddenberry’s documentary Trek Nation premiered on the Science Channel. The Star Trek-themed documentary was the result of many years of work and as you would expect there is a lot of footage that didn’t make it into the final cut for TV. Now the director of the documentary is putting up some of these deleted scenes and interviews on YouTube. See below for extra interview clips with Nichelle Nichols, Patrick Stewart and writer Michael Piller. [UPDATED: Added interview clip with Family Guy/Futurama writer David Goodman]
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