‘Back To Space-Con’ DVD Documentary About 1970s Star Trek Cons Premieres Tonight In San Francisco April 14, 2011
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, DVD/Blu-ray, Fandom , 13 comments
Back To Space-Con, a documentary about the first Bay Area Star Trek conventions from the 1970s, gets a world premiere tonight in San Francisco. The documentary is also available on DVD. More details and a trailer below.
See Winners & Finalists For Int’l Talk Like William Shatner Day Video Contest + Judge Maurice La Marche’s Tribute March 22, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Contest, Fandom, Shatner, TrekMovie.com, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 35 comments
Part of the celebration of William Shatner’s 80th birthday is honoring the man through emulation with the 3rd International Talk Like William Shatner Day. TrekMovie asked fans to send in their best Shatners for a video contest and today we are ready to announce the winners. We also have a special video from Talk Like Shatner Day founder and judge Maurice LaMarche. Check them out below.
Viral Video Double Feature: Trekkie Dances To Kinect + Federation v Klingons Dance Battle March 14, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Fan Productions, Fandom, Humor, Music, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 13 comments
Today we have a dancing theme for two viral videos to share. The first comes from the PAX gaming show held over the weekend with a Trekkie in TNG costume becoming a dancing machine. Then we have another recent upload with a group of Trekkies doing a TOS-era Starfleet v Klingon dance-off. Check them both out below.
Video of the Day: Report From 1973 Star Trek Convention March 5, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Trek Franchise , 74 comments
Our video of the day is a flashback to 1973 and the dawn of the Star Trek convention phenomenon. The newly uploaded video has clips of fans and Star Trek stars at a con from New York City, along with commentary from Star Trek writer DC Fontana, sci-fi author Isaac Asimov and more. Check it out below.
Effort To Save Star Trek: The Experience Sign In Doubt – Las Vegas Hilton Paints Over Sign February 17, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 113 comments
An effort to save the last remaining piece of the former Star Trek: The Experience may have come to a sad end. This month the Las Vegas Hilton has chosen to paint over the original sign for the attraction, instead of preserving it. Details and reaction below.
Former Cast Members Try To Save Star Trek: The Experience Sign December 31, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Trek Franchise , 116 comments
Star Trek The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton closed its doors in September 2008 and earlier this year much of the attraction was auctioned off by CBS, but one piece remains. The original sign for ST: The Experience is still up at the Hilton, and some former Experience cast members are trying to preserve it. See the local news report below.
Video of the Day: A Trekkie Wedding In Vulcan November 30, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 23 comments
Today brings video of two Star Trek fans who chose to show their love for Star Trek and for eachother by getting married at the Star Trek themed Vulcan Station in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada. Check out the video report below.
Do It Yourself Star Trek Videos: LCARS Home Interface & RC Enterprise Blimp November 24, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Fandom, Science/Technology, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 32 comments
This week a couple of cool videos have gone viral, both from European Trekkies making their own Star Trek creations. Firstly there is the Star Trek LCARS home interface from the Netherlands, then there is a RC Enterprise Blimp. Check them out below
Video of the Day: Theme To Star Trek: TNG’s “The Inner Light” Played On A Theremin November 18, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fandom, Music, TNG, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 64 comments
Our video of the day is a musical interlude from a fan who has recorded his version of the theme from the fan favorite episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation "The Inner Light" on a Theremin. Check it out below.
Rosario Dawson Will Do ‘Anything’ To Be In Star Trek Sequel November 10, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Fandom, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 150 comments
Rosario Dawson is one of TrekMovie’s favorite famous Trekkies and once again she is talking about Star Trek. The actress appears in Chris Pine’s new movie Unstoppable and while promoting it she is again saying how much she wants to be in the Star Trek sequel, watch it below.
Australian News Site Issues Apology and Correction For Inaccurate Star Trek Article (and still gets it wrong) November 4, 2010
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Books, Fandom, Great Links, Humor , 76 comments
Star Trek fans are notoriously nitpicky and an Australian news site found that out this week and went so far as to publish an apology for getting their facts wrong in an article talking about Enterprises.
Syfy Cancels Ron Moore’s Caprica + Moore Talks Trek Technobabble & Nitpickers October 27, 2010
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: BSG, Celebrity, Fandom, Sci-Fi , 131 comments
The critically acclaimed, but very, very low-rated, sci-fi drama series Caprica, co-created by Star Trek vet Ron Moore, has been canceled by Syfy, the network announced today. Five original episodes remain to be aired but they’ll be pulled from the schedule effective immediately. More details below, plus Ron Moore talks about differentiating Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica.
Klingon Shakespeare Extra Casting Call Tomorrow in DC + More Klingon Opera Video September 17, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Trek Franchise , 34 comments
We have a follow-up on last weekend’s story on how Klingons are hitting stages around the world. Tomorrow the Washington Shakespeare Company is holding an open casting call for extras for their Shakespeare in Klingon event next weekend. We also have another video feature on last weekend’s Klingon opera in the Netherlands.
Photos & Video From Dragon*Con Miss Star Trek Universe Pageant September 7, 2010
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Trek Franchise , 53 comments
One of the highlights of the Trek Trak at Dragon*Con is the annual "Miss Star Trek Universe" Pageant. The contest of Trek beauties was held this year on Sunday, hosted by Star Trek Voyager’s Garret Wang (who was the host of the Trek Trak). Check out photos and video of the winners and contestants below.
New Record For Costumed Star Trek Fans Set At Dragon*Con [PHOTOS + VIDEO] September 4, 2010
by Clinton Alvord , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom , 53 comments
On Saturday night at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA Star Trek fans gathered to attempt to break the record for costumed Trekkies set just a month ago at the Official Star Trek convention in Las Vegas. And based on the count, it looks like they did it. A full report and photos below. UPDATE: Video added
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