Book Review + Unboxing Video For Star Trek: Federation: First 150 Years December 8, 2012
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books,ENT,History,Review,TOS,Trek Franchise , comments closed
It’s the big-ticket Star Trek item of the season (well, for book-lovers, anyway). Join us for a look at “Federation: The First 150 Years.” Find out how this history from the future weighs in – and watch the unboxing video to see how all the components work – below.
Book Review- Star Trek: The Next Generation: Cold Equations: Silent Weapons December 7, 2012
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books,Review,TNG , comments closed
David Mack really got his mojo on for “The Persistence of Memory”, but can he keep his game on for a follow-up? Well, Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the starship Enterprise had better hope so, because an interstellar operation is about to blow up right in their faces in the newly released second novel in the Cold Equations trilogy, “Silent Weapons." The TrekMovie review follows below.
Watch: Frakes Talks Riker’s TNG S2 Beard + Burton On Engineer Geordi December 6, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity,DVD/Blu-ray,TNG,TNG Remastered , comments closed
We have another interview with TNG stars promoting the new Season 2 Blu-ray set. This time it is LeVar Burton and Jonathan Frakes appearing on G4′s Attack of the Show where Frakes gives the backstory on his S2 beard and Burton talks about moving to engineering. Watch that below, plus another clip from AOTS with Goerge Takei talking about appearing in Archie comics..
Patrick Stewart Talks ‘Measure of a Man’ & Tiresome’ Attempts At Picard Romance December 5, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity,DVD/Blu-ray,TNG,TNG Remastered , comments closed
Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation was released on Blu-ray yesterday and the set includes an extended version of "Measure of a Man," one of Trek’s most memorable episodes. In a new interview Sir Patrick Stewart talks about how that is one of the few early TNG episodes he can even remember. He also talks about show’s attempts at romance with Picard. Excerpts below.
MerchUpdate: TNG S2 Blu-ray & TOS Music Box Released + New Posters & more Announced + Watch TNG S3 Promo December 4, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray,Merchandise,TNG Remastered,TOS,Toys,VOY , comments closed
In addition to all the news about Star Trek Into Darkness there is some new merchandise news to report. First a reminder that today some new items have been released today, plus some new cool items have just been announced including new retro posters and a new Seven of Nine statue. There is also a brand new Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3 Blu-ray promo.
Interview: Author David A. Goodman Talks Star Trek Federation History Book (and Futurama)
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Books,History , comments closedToday Publish 47 North released their elaborate coffee table book "Star Trek: Federation: The First 150 Years". Our regular reviewer will be giving his opinion on this history book soon but today we start with an interview with the author, David A. Goodman, who explains how he went about creating history, including making some controversial decisions. Goodman also talks about writing Futurama’s historic Star Trek homage.
George Takei Appearing In Archie’s Riverdale In New Comic Book
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity,Comics,TOS , comments closed
Star Trek’s George Takei has taken a bold new step into the world of comics. The actor is taking his advocacy to the world of comic books by appearing as himself this week in Archie Comics’ "Kevin Keller," a new series about the only gay teen in Riverdale. More details below.
Review/Recap Of Star Trek: TNG S2 Theater Event + Watch S2 Gag Reel November 30, 2012
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray,TNG,TNG Remastered , comments closed
On Thursday night Star Trek fans across the United States attended the Next Generation Second Season Blu-Ray Event. While watching the initial appearance of the Borg on the big screen was a neat experience, the real treat of the evening was seeing, for the first time, the expanded edition of the classic TNG episode "The Measure of a Man". The evening’s highlights follow the cut..
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Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation 365 Photo Book November 27, 2012
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books,History,TNG , comments closed
Following up from their 2010 Star Trek The Original Series 365 photo book (positively reviewed at TrekMovie), Abrams Books recently released a follow-up, this time revealing rare images from Star Trek: The Next Generation. TrekMovie continues our look at new exciting Star Trek non-fiction books with our review of Paula Block and Terry Erdmann’s new mini-coffee table book below.
Review: Star Trek: Klingon Bird-of-Prey Haynes Manual November 23, 2012
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books,Review , comments closed
As the holiday season draws near, your favorite Klingon may be in need of some technical help with his or her Bird-of-Prey. Never fear, the fine folks at Haynes have your friend’s technical needs in mind as they roll out their brand new Owners’ Workshop Manual for the iconic Klingon starship. The TrekMovie review below.
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals For Star Trek Products
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Merchandise , comments closed
Thanksgiving is over and that means that its time to start shopping. There are some deals to be had for Star Trek fans on Trek merchandise on Black Friday though to Cyber Monday. Today TrekMovie breaks down the deals from ThinkGeek, Roddenberry, QMx, WeLoveFine, Her Universe and the official Star Trek Shop.
Check Out The New Movie Universe’s Mirror Universe In 7-page Preview Of Star Trek Comic #15 November 20, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics,Star Trek (2009 film) , comments closed
Tomorrow Issue 15 of IDW’s ongoing Star Trek comic series set in the new movie universe hits comic book stores. This issue begins a new two-part story that takes the new Alternate Universe into the Mirror Alternate universe. Check out a 7-page preview of the issue below.
Mimoco Announces the Star Trek™ X MIMOBOT® Flash Drive Collection
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Electronics/Gadgets,Merchandise,TNG,TOS , comments closed
Mimoco, creator of the MIMOBOT line of designer USB flash drives, is adding Star Trek to their repertoire with the release of the Star Trek X MIMOBOT Series. The first collection features a prime universe styled Kirk and Spock plus TNG’s Picard and Data, available with up to 64GB of data storage. The line comes preloaded with exclusive Star Trek content including never-before-seen material from the TNG Blu-ray release, vintage toy commercials, and comics. Plus, the drives are pre-loaded with Trek-themed wallpapers, icons, sounds, and avatars for your desktop, laptop, smartphone, and tablet.
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Cool Stuff: Bye Bye Robot Star Trek TNG 25th Anniv. Poster + New Set of QMx Retro TOS Episode Posters November 19, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Art,Merchandise,TNG,TOS , comments closed
This year continues to be one of the best for new Star Trek art posters. There is a new poster commemorating Star Trek: The Next Generation from Bye Bye Robot, and a new set of retro-style posters for four episodes of the original Star Trek from QMx. Check them out below.
Preview of Star Trek Comics For February – Including Issue 2 of New ‘Countdown To Darkness’ Movie Prequel November 18, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Comics,Star Trek Into Darkness,TNG , comments closed
IDW have released the first details and cover images for their February Star Trek comics. Included will be the 2nd month for the exciting new "Countdown to Darkness" prequel series to the Star Trek: Into Darkness movie. Plus a new issue for the ongoing Star Trek comics set in the new movie universe and a collection of Brannon Braga’s "Hive" comics. See below for all the details.
Watch: New HD Promo For Star Trek: TNG Season 2 Blu-ray [UPDATE: New TV Commercial] November 15, 2012
by Matt Wright , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray,TNG Remastered , comments closed
CBS has released an updated preview trailer for the second season release of Star Trek: The Next Generation on Blu-ray. The preview shows off the remastering work along with a peek at a deleted scene from The Measure of a Man, and some of the other special features.
It is also viewable up to 1080 HD. Check it out below. [UPDATE: Added new TV commercial]
Star Trek Online Launches Season 7 ‘New Romulus’ – Watch New Trailer November 14, 2012
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek Online , comments closed
The massive multiplayer online game Star Trek Online launched a new update today. Season 7 of STO is titled "New Romulus" so you can guess what the focus of the new content is. See below for more details and to watch the new trailer.
Star Trek Enterprise Coming To Blu-ray – Help Choose The Box Art November 12, 2012
by Matt Wright , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray,ENT , comments closed
While CBS still hasn’t come out and issued a press release confirming that the most recent Star Trek series is on it’s way to Blu-ray, today the official Trek site confirmed Star Trek Enterprise is on the way in 2013. Not only that, but they are asking fans to help choose box. More details below.
Latest Retro TOS Tees by Juan Ortiz
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Apparel,Merchandise,TOS , comments closed
CBS and QMx have teamed up with artist Juan Ortiz to make groovy retro prints for each episode of The Original Series, and now all of those designs are being printed onto even groovier retro tees. So far, we’ve seen up through Charlie X, but with the new November releases comes The Alternative Factor, Catspaw, Let That Be Your Last Battlefield, and fan favorite The Trouble With Tribbles. Check out the new designs after the jump.
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Exclusive Image From Star Trek: TNG Blu-ray Season 2 November 8, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray,TNG,TNG Remastered , comments closed
As we reported previously the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation arrives on Blu-ray in December. CBS has provided TrekMovie with an exclusive image from the upcoming set, showing amazing details for the USS Enterprise D in the episode “Time Squared.” Check it out below.
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