Video of the Day: DIY Star Trek Sliding Doors
Do you want to Trek Your Crib? Well a good place to start would be to add Star Trek-style sliding doors. One fan has done so, and posted a guide on how to do it online. Check out the demo video below.
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Happy Hanukkah From TrekMovie.com
Tonight, December 1st, is 2010’s first night of Hanukkah (or Chanukah), the annual eight-day Jewish festival of lights. So TrekMovie would like to wish all of our Jewish readers a big Happy Hanukkah. We also take a look at some Star Trek/Hanukkah connections.
William Shatner’s Canadian Walk of Fame Star Fixed + Bill Tries To Recreate TJ Hooker Hood Slide
Earlier this year news of cracks in William Shatner’s star on the Canadian Walk of Fame caused a commotion amongst his fans. But everything is OK now, as today his new star was installed in Toronto. Details, and Bill’s response below, plus a bonus video of Shatner’s latest attempt to replicate his famous TJ Hooker car hood slide.
Video of the Day: A Trekkie Wedding In Vulcan
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.
Letter of Note: Gene Roddenberry Defends Star Trek “The Cage” Pilot
In 1965 Gene Roddenberry had submitted his Star Trek pilot “The Cage” to NBC, but the network was having some issues with it. This prompted Roddenberry to write a lengthy defense of Star Trek to his agent to make his position clear as they negotiated to get Star Trek on the air. That letter has surfaced online, read Gene’s defense of Trek below.
Happy Treksgiving
The future history of Star Trek introduced us to many new holidays, like the Federation’s First Contact Day, the Klingon Day of Honor and the Bajoran Gratitude Festival. However, some current holidays persisted into the future, including the American holiday of Thanksgiving, with its traditional meal.
Do It Yourself Star Trek Videos: LCARS Home Interface & RC Enterprise Blimp
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
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.
CBS Launches Online Starfleet Academy Campus Store
It may be just a dream to be able to attend Star Trek’s famed Starfleet Academy, but starting today you can at least shop there. CBS has launched The Starfleet Academy Campus Store, offering a wide array of SFA branded products just like any other campus store. More details below.
Watch Vulcan Nerve Pinch From Last Night’s Chuck
The NBC spy series Chuck has has a few Star Trek reference and guest cameos over the years, with another coming last night, in the form of a Vulcan nerve pinch ‘learned from Star Trek’. Check it out below.
Rosario Dawson Will Do ‘Anything’ To Be In Star Trek Sequel
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.
Star Trek & JJ Abrams Featured In ILM Documentary Airing Sunday on Encore
This Sunday the Encore Channel will be airing a documentary all about effects house Industrial Light and Magic. The doc will feature discussions of some of the Star Trek films as well as interview clips with Star Trek 2009 director JJ Abrams. More info and a trailer below.
Watch: Big Bang Theory Goes Gorn + Preview of Next Week’s Ep. w/ Wil Wheaton
Last night once again the nerdy CBS comedy The Big Bang Theory got dipped into Star Trek for some laughs. The episode featured a Gorn, plus inspiration from James T. Kirk’s solution to the Kobayashi Maru scenario. Watch clips below, plus a promo for next week’s episode featuring Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Wil Wheaton.
Australian News Site Issues Apology and Correction For Inaccurate Star Trek Article (and still gets it wrong)
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.
Library Computer: Review of Haynes Star Trek USS Enterprise Owners Manual
In this installment, the Library Computer investigates the latest edition to the Star Trek technical guide family, the illustrated Haynes "U.S.S. Enterprise Owners’ Workshop Manual". By the time you study this book, you’ll not only know the difference between a phase inducer and a plasma phase regulator, but you’ll know how to perform preventative and emergency maintenance on both… right?
Preview of Bio’s Captains of the Final Frontier Star Trek Doc
On Wednesday the Bio Channel is airing a new Star Trek documentary, "The Captains of the Final Frontier", and Bio have sent along a video promo, check it the video below.
Syfy Cancels Ron Moore’s Caprica + Moore Talks Trek Technobabble & Nitpickers
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.
Details On “The Captains of the Final Frontier” Bio Channel Documentary Airing Next Week
On Wednesday, November 03 at 9 pm (ET) the Bio Channel will air a new two-hour Star Trek-focused documentary called “The Captains of the Final Frontier”. Unlike William Shatner’s The Captains documentary about the actors who played captains, this Bio Channel doc will focus on the fictional characters themselves. The Bio Channel has provided us with a detailed description, see that below.
Viral Video: Star Wars v Star Trek movie trailer
The ongoing war between Star Wars and Star Trek has been fought between fans for decades. It is also the subject of many mash-up videos, but a new one is particularly well done and has been going viral for the last week. Check it out below.
Survey: Experts Pick Star Trek As 2nd Best Brand To Return To TV
Starting in 1966 there have been 28 seasons of live-action Star Trek aired on television, all of which came to an end with the fourth season of Enterprise in 2005. Many wonder if or when Star Trek will return to the small screen. According to new survey of global licensing experts, the time should be now
Klingon Shakespeare Extra Casting Call Tomorrow in DC + More Klingon Opera Video
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.
Check Out This Cool Vulcan Hoody
A young Brazilian designer has come up with a clever design for a hoody that lets you show your Star Trek love. Check the Vulcan Saluting Hoody below.
First Look At Star Trek Urns
When you are ready to shuffle off to the truly final final frontier, you will be able to do it with Star Trek. After being announced three years ago, Eternal Image is finally ready show off (and start taking orders) for the first ever Star Trek funeral product – specifically Star Trek urns. Details and a first look below.
Watch Funny Video Trailer For Night of the Living Trekkies + Video Preview Of Star Trek 365
The publishers of two new Star Trek related books have released video promos worth checking out. We have a funny "book trailer" for the zombie/Trek mashup "Night of the Living Trekkies". Plus there is a new video preview/promo for the photo book "Star Trek The Original Series: 365". Check them both out below.
Klingon Opera Opens In The Netherlands + Klingon Shakespeare Coming To Washington DC
2010 seems to be the year of the Klingon. Evidence of Klingon infiltration has shown up in Scotland, California and Australia. And this weekend Klingons are back, performing an opera in The Netherlands, and later this month Klingons will be in our nation’s capital performing Shakespeare. Details below.
Star Trek Turns 44 – A look back at 1966 in Video
Today Star Trek turns 44. On September 8th at 8:30PM, 1966 NBC aired the first episode of Star Trek – "The Man Trap" (which was actually the 6th episode produced). So today TrekMovie looks back to 1966 to see how Star Trek got its start with a selection of videos promoting the show.
Photos & Video From Dragon*Con Miss Star Trek Universe Pageant
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]
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
James Cameron Compares Plans For Avatar Universe To Star Trek Franchise
James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi movie Avatar is the highest grossing movie of all time, and on Friday a special edition of Avatar will be back in theaters to scoop up some more cash. But Cameron has even higher aspirations, saying that he hopes to build a franchise fan following akin to Star Wars…and Star Trek.
VIDEO: TrekMovie Star Trek Fan Panel At Trek Las Vegas Con
Two weeks ago TrekMovie hosted a fan panel at the Creation Star Trek Star Convention to discuss the 2009 Star Trek movie, and the 2012 sequel. Joined by Larry Nemecek, Mary Czerwinski and Vernon Wilmer, we (and the audience) discussed and debated the new universe of Star Trek. You can watch video of the full panel below.