TrekInk: Review “TNG: Intelligence Gathering” #4 May 6, 2008
by Alex Fletcher , Filed under: Comics, Review , 12 comments
Stargazing with Pakleds in the Mind
Star Trek: Intelligence Gathering 4: Continuing the story, deepening the mystery, the Tiptons take us closer to the endgame in the season five ending storyline. "Matters of the Mind" lays out a few more pieces to the puzzle, bringing mind control and aliens and scenarios we’ve previously encountered into the mix.
The Collective: Racing Promotion - Indy Goes Indy, Is Trek Next?
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, Sci-Fi, Star Trek (2009 film) , 31 comments
A year before Paramount brings Star Trek back to the mainstream in a big way, they are working on another big franchise comeback, Indiana Jones. The Collective is keeping a close eye on how Paramount market this year’s big Indy movie to gain insights into what we may be expecting for next year. We will have a full report in June, but today offer an example of just one bit of the Indy media blitz…racing promotion.
Library Computer: Summer Trek Book Preview + Shatner Book Signings May 5, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Books, DS9, Shatner, TNG, TOS , 23 comments
Pocket Books has a lot of Summer Trek reading for you lined up with five books coming out between June and August. TrekMovie.com has a full rundown on these, including some exclusive covers. Plus William Shatner’s new autobiography comes out in a week and we have info on his upcoming book signings and promo appearances.
TrekInk: Review ST:NF#2 + News On Comics DVD May 1, 2008
by Alex Fletcher , Filed under: Comics, Review, TNG , 16 comments
This week we have a review of the second New Frontier comic from Peter David, where he continues the story of the stolen prototype timeship. Plus, we have news on a new DVD, coming out later this year, that will have digitized versions of every Trek comic from 1967-2002. And IDW are branching out from Trek into Trek parody with their new Galaxy Quest comics!
Paramount Announces First Blu-ray Titles - No Trek (Yet) April 30, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: 1-18-08/Cloverfield, DVD, Paramount, Trek Franchise , 45 comments
Over two months after being the last studio to announce support for Blu-ray, Paramount has finally announced titles, but so far no Trek. The initial five Blu-ray releases (coming out between May 20th and June 3rd) are catching up on previous films released on DVD like There Will Be Blood, and Cloverfield. Then, starting on June 24th Paramount will issue its first Blu-ray title on the same day as the DVD, “The Spiderwick Chronicles” with ‘more to follow.’
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TrekInk: Review - DC Fontana’s “ST: Year 4: Enterprise Experiment” #1 April 22, 2008
by Alex Fletcher , Filed under: Comics, Review, TOS , 31 comments
Following closely on the heels of the classic Original Series episode "The Enterprise Incident" comes "Star Trek: The Enterprise Experiment," a comic book sequel by the same writer, D.C. Fontana. This week we review the first of the five issue mini-series telling the story of the experiment with the Romulan cloaking device stolen "The Enterprise Incident." Plus we have news and previews on upcoming comics
Library Computer: Retro Review “Enterprise First Adventure” + Pocket’s 2009 Book Plans April 21, 2008
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review, TOS , 93 comments
We are a year away from seeing JJ Abrams Star Trek origin story, and so this week the Library Computer journeys back to 1986 to look at how the books tackled this moment in (non canon) Trek history with "Enterprise: The First Adventure," by Vonda McIntyre. Also this week we look forward with news on 2009 Trek books coming out of New York Comic Con.
The Collective: NY Comic Con - Tricorders, Gorns, and Sulus, Oh My! April 19, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: TOS, Toys , 46 comments
At the New York Comic Con this weekend, Diamond Select Toys has revealed their (previously announced) Original Series era Tricorder toy, the final piece of DST’s TOS ‘landing party’ set. They also announced their seventh retro action figures set to be of Sulu and the Gorn, both of which are new designs (but in the MEGO style).
Images, details and pre-order info below.
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Library Computer: “Night of the Wolves” Review April 16, 2008
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review , 10 comments
This week’s Library Computer looks at "Night of the Wolves
TOSR DVD Season 2 Details + Available For Pre-order
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DVD, TOS Remastered , 98 comments
The recently announced 2nd Season DVD set of the digitally remastered Star Trek: The Original Series now has box art and more details. The set includes similar bonus features as Season One, plus 2 special ‘bonus episodes’ and has a retail price of $99.00. UPDATE: Amazon have it available Pre-Order for $58.99
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TOS-R Season 2 DVD Announced Officially + TOS Available On Adobe Media Player April 14, 2008
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: DVD, TOS Remastered , 96 comments
Confirming previous reports, today CBS and Paramount officially announced that Season Two for the digitally remastered Star Trek The Original Series will be released on August 5th, 2008…on DVD only. In addition, a new media player from Adobe allows you to view all of the (classic) TOS episodes for free (with ads).
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The Collective: First Look At Big Kirk April 9, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: TOS, Toys , 93 comments
Captain James T. Kirk is bigger than life and now, his action figure is too. Diamond Select Toys today provided the first image of their new Ultimate Quarter Scale line Kirk action figure, first reported by Trekmovie.com from Toy Fair in February. See below for details and full size image
Library Computer: “Making of Yesterday’s Enterprise” Review + Interview April 8, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Books, TNG , 83 comments
This week Library Computer takes a look at a number of ‘making of’ books for specific Star Trek episodes, including a review of the latest one about making the classic TNG episode "Yesterday’s Enterprise." We also have an interview with the author Eric Stillwell (who co-wrote the story for the episode) where he discusses both the episode and his time working on the TNG staff.
Shatner Hopes Abrams’ Trek Movie Will Save His Trek Novels
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Books, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film) , 108 comments
AOL Movies has a new interview with William Shatner covering the new Boston Legal episodes (where he reveals Denny Crane will be running for president) his upcoming autobiography (which he says will have you “laughing out loud”) and of course Trek. Shat talks about how he feels about not being in the new JJ Abrams Star Trek film, but how he hopes the movie will give new life to his Trek novels.
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The Collective: New Diamond Select Items Available April 6, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Toys , 81 comments
This week, The Collective has your details and a guide to new Diamond Select/Art Asylum’s Star Trek items for 2008 (announced at ToyFair) which are now available for presale. This week you can reserve DST’s first Enterprise D, their first TMP figures and the latest Minimates.
Library Computer: The Enterprise Relaunch + Exclusive Preview Of “Kobayashi Maru” April 2, 2008
by Bill Hunt , Filed under: Books, ENT , 68 comments
Captain Jonathan Archer and the crew of the NX-01 may have cut their TV adventures short, but they continue in print. This week’s Library Computer takes a look at the Star Trek Enterprise releaunch including an exclusive sneak peek at the next fall’s "Kobayashi Maru," written by Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin, as well as a tease on next year’s Romulan War books.
The Collective: New Master Replica Items Available March 30, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise , 36 comments
The latest museum quality prop replicas from Master Replicas (which were announced at last month’s ToyFair) are now available for pre-order. This year MR are offering the Starfleet Assault Phaser (from Star Trek V and Star Trek VI) and the Mark IX Science Tricorder (from DS9, VOY and TNG feature films). Both ship in October, but often MR products sell out with pre-orders. More info below.
Library Computer: “Terok Nor - Day of the Vipers” Review + Author Interview March 27, 2008
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, Review , 24 comments
Strip-mining a planet to the bone has to begin somewhere. This week the Library Computer reviews "Day of the Vipers", the opening salvo of the Deep Space Nine prequel "Terok Nor" trilogy, from which any would-be planetary overlord might learn a thing or two. We also have a mini-interview with the book’s author and some thoughts on the works of Arthur C. Clarke.
The Collective: First Look at 2009 Calendars March 26, 2008
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Books, Merchandise , 54 comments
Is it 2009 yet? While the next feature film is 408 days away, Trek fans can get ready to start checking off those days with the new 2009 Star Trek Wall Calendars which are now available for pre-order. Just like 2008, there will be a Kirk era calendar and another in the popular CGI art "Ships of the Line" series. TrekMovie.com has got some details and sneak peeks of the two new calenders.
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