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Leonard Nimoy Talks Quinto Handoff, Oscar Snubs & More + Appearing This Weekend In Seattle

TrekMovie.com — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:57:48 +0000

This weekend Leonard Nimoy will be appearing at the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle. The original Spock has done a couple of interviews with the local Seattle media to promote the event, where he talked about handing off his role to Zachary Quinto, why he still goes to cons, and if he thinks Star [...]

John Cho Gives A Star Trek Sequel Update + Talks FlashForward and Harold & Kumar

TrekMovie.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:33:03 +0000

UPDATED: Star Trek’s new Sulu John Cho is currently working on the ABC sci-fi show FlashForward. He gave some interviews on a set visit this week to a number of sites, where he also talked a bit about the next Star Trek. Highlights, excerpts and the video below. Quick Trek updates from John Cho UPDATE: More [...]

Happy Birthday, Anton Yelchin

TrekMovie.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:04 +0000

Time for another Trek birthday. Star Trek’s new Pavel Chekov, Anton Viktorovich Yelchin was born in Saint Petersburg Russia on March 11, 1989. That makes him 21 years-old today, so we would like to wish young Anton a happy birthday and have a drink on us (now that you are old enough to drink). See [...]

“Night of the Living Trekkies” Novel Imagines Trek Fans As Zombies

TrekMovie.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:18:10 +0000

Trekkies don’t tend to be a scary bunch, but what if they were less interested nitpicking your brain with Trek triva and actually wanted to eat your brain? That is the premise of a just announced satire novel "Night of the Living Trekkies" from Quirk Books (publishers of "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies"). More info [...]

Terilynn’s Trek: Post-Oscar Pet Peeves

Airlock Alpha — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:02:14 +0000

Be prepared - there's a lot of 'em folks!

Sci-Fi Movies Wednesday: Superman, Batman, Tron Legacy, Captain America, Iron Man 2 + more

TrekMovie.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:29:39 +0000

In this week’s Sci-Fi Movies column, Christopher Nolan offers his first public comments on both Superman and Batman 3, there are new trailers for Tron Legacy and Iron Man 2, an update on Marvel’s search for Captain America (plus casting details for Smurfs and Conan), an updated synopsis for Thor and Marc Webb talking Spider-Man. [...]

Worst Star Trek Parody Ever

TrekMovie.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:45:24 +0000

There is a video that has gone viral in the last couple of days after being unearthed by EverthingIsTerrible.com, and it is by far the worst Star Trek Parody of all time. There is no attributed source, so not sure who to blame, but it seems to be some misguided attempt to use Star Trek [...]

Conventional Wisdom: Creation Star Trek Vegas & Dragon*Con Trek Track Shaping Up

TrekMovie.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:49:51 +0000

The two big cons this Summer are already shaping up to be chock full of Star Trek stars. Both the Creation and Dragon*Con have announced their initial confirmed guests lists and big stars from all five Trek series will be appearing. More info below. 70 Guests for Official Star Trek Con in Vegas The biggest Trek convention [...]

Zoe Saldana Talks Sex & Race In Two New Magazine Cover Stories

TrekMovie.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:44:07 +0000

Star Trek and Avatar star Zoe Saldana continues to climb the celebrity ranks. The actress is gracing the cover of two magazine’s April issues, and in one of the cover stories she lets us all know what she likes to do in her off hours (including the lights-off hours). And Saldana isn’t the only one [...]

TrekDeals: Star Trek Online 44% Off at Amazon – TOS Blu-Ray For $40 at Best Buy

TrekMovie.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:40:22 +0000

For those bargain hunters there are a couple of good Star Trek deals out there right now. First up is the Deal of the Day at Amazon to get Star Trek Online for almost half off. There are also some great Star Trek Blu-ray deals, including Best Buy discounts on the TOS Blu-ray seasons, now [...]

ShatWatch: Bill reads From Sh*t My Dad Says + Free Pilot Tickets + New Shatner Social Network

TrekMovie.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:15:29 +0000

We have a quick ShatWatch for you, with a new video of William Shatner reading some of the tweets that are the basis of his new sitcom Sh*t My Dad Says. We also have info on how you can see a taping of the pilot. Plus Bill has launched a new social networking site. More [...]

Big Bang Theory Producer Wants Leonard Nimoy For Cameo

TrekMovie.com — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:25:01 +0000

Recently it was revealed that Star Trek TNG’s Wil Wheaton will be returning to the CBS hit geek comedy Big Bang Theory, but could Leonard Nimoy be next? If the show’s producers have their way, we could see Sheldon meet his hero, the original Spock. Sheldon to meet Spock Prime? Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Big [...]

Post Oscar Report: Makeup Team Talk Trek + Stiller Video + Saldana & Pine Party Photos & Video + Apple Ad

TrekMovie.com — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:43:31 +0000

OK one more wrap-up report on the 82nd Academy Awards. We have backstage report of the Star Trek makeup winners. Plus video and photos of Zoe Saldana and Chris Pine at the Oscar Parties, plus the new Apple iPad ad featuring the Star Trek movie. UPDATE: added video of Ben Stiller talking Star Trek and [...]

With makeup award, Star Trek finally brings home an Oscar

Sci Fi Wire — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:37:58 +0000

It wasn't a great night for 10-foot-tall blue aliens, but it was a historic night for Star Trek: J.J. Abrams' movie won an award for best achievement in makeup, marking the first time a Trek movie has ever won one of the coveted gold statues.

Star Trek Wins Oscar For Makeup + Pine & Saldana Present – Report + Photos & Video

TrekMovie.com — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:13:34 +0000

The 82nd Academy Awards have just wrapped up and JJ Abrams Star Trek, has made franchise history by taking home Trek’s first Oscar, for Best Makeup. In addition some Star Trek vets took home Oscars, including Michael Giacchino for Up. Also, Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana were on hand as presenters. We have a full [...]

Photos: Star Trek On Oscar Red Carpet – Zoe Saldana + Chris Pine + more [UPDATED]

TrekMovie.com — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:17:27 +0000

The Red Carpet at the Oscars is still going, but we already have some pics of Star Trek stars, including Zoe Saldana. Check out the photos below, and check back for more updates as more photos come in. Chris Pine (Star Trek: Kirk) Christopher Plummer (Star Trek VI: Chang) w/ Helen Mirren Plummer is nominated for Best Supporting [...]

Oscar LiveBlogging

TrekMovie.com — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:01 +0000

UPDATED: The 82nd Academy Awards are being held in Los Angeles and Star Trek goes in with four nominations. And so far it has won one award, for Best Makeup. This makes it the first Trek win in franchise history. Keep track of the ongoing awards below with TrekMovie’s live Tweeting. Star Trek nominations Star Trek [...]

Sci-Fi TV Sunday: LOST, V, Smallville, Fringe, Legend of the Seeker, SGU, Futurama + more

TrekMovie.com — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:14:57 +0000

This week’s Sci-Fi TV brings you up to date on all the latest renewals and new show news (Fringe, Smallville, Legend of the Seeker, Game of Thrones, Futurama), plus we have a big updates on LOST V, SGU and Warehouse 13. All that and more including the latest television ratings, casting bites and new images [...]

Bob Orci & Alex Kurtzman ‘Win’ Razzie For Transformers 2 – Provide TrekMovie With Acceptance Speech

TrekMovie.com — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:29:37 +0000

This weekend isn’t all about the Oscars. Tonight the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation held their 30th Annual Razzie Awards, which honor the worst in films for the previous year. Amongst the ‘winners’ were Star Trek co-writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman for their Transformers Revenge of the Fallen screenplay. They were not able to attend [...]

OscarWatch: Trek Nominee Gets Speech Help + Quinto & Madonna Party + Predictions + more [UPDATED]

TrekMovie.com — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:59:13 +0000

Tomorrow is the Oscars and of course there is a lot of media attention. Below we some of the latest Trek-related Oscar articles, including a nominee getting speech advice, Quinto and Madonna hanging at a pre-Oscar party, Michael Giacchino talking about his scores, and a breakdown of predictions for the Star Trek categories. UPDATE: ‘Three [...]

FOX Renews Fringe For 3rd Season

TrekMovie.com — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:19:26 +0000

Fringe, the FOX sci-fi show from Star Trek’s JJ Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, has been renewed for a third season. Details below, plus the latest comments from JJ Abrams on the season two finale. Fringe gets a third season According to Entertainment Weekly, Fox has picked up Fringe for a third season. EW details [...]

Watch First Clip From Cawley’s New Buck Rogers Web Series

TrekMovie.com — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:43:34 +0000

As we have reported before, James Cawley and the team behind the web series Star Trek Phase II, is also bringing Buck Rogers to the web. And now they have released the first clip, featuring Gil Gerard and Erin Grey from the Buck Rogers TV series, check it out below. Buck Rogers Clip The new Buck [...]

Exclusive: Academy Award-Nominee Barney Burman Talks Star Trek Makeup, Oscars & Sequel Klingons

TrekMovie.com — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:17:46 +0000

As noted yesterday’s Academy Award analysis, the Makeup category appears to be Star Trek’s best chance to take home an Oscar, which would be a first for the franchise. So TrekMovie thought it would be good to check in with nominee Barney Burman to see how he is dealing with the Oscar nomination, and to [...]

JJ Abrams Gives A Star Trek Sequel Update + Talks MI:IV & Oscars

TrekMovie.com — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:28:55 +0000

As reported last night, Star Trek producer JJ Abrams was honored at an event in Los Angeles. While walking the ‘green carpet’ at the US-Ireland Alliance event he gave some comments about Star Trek and the Oscars, check out the excerpts below. JJ Talks Trek sequel, MI:IV and Oscars Here are some Abrams quotes via the [...]

Happy Birthday, Jolene Blalock

TrekMovie.com — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:56:33 +0000

Today is Jolene Blalock’s birthday. Star Trek Enterprise’s Vulcan first officer T’Pol is turning 35. TrekMovie extends a big happy birthday "live long and prosper" to Jolene, and below we catch up on all her latest news. Today also happens to be the birthday of Star Trek III’s James B. Sikking, and so happy bday [...]

Jeri Ryan Cast In ABC Pilot ‘Body of Evidence’

TrekMovie.com — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:16:04 +0000

It looks like William Shatner isn’t the only Star Trek regular who has landed a role this pilot season (see previous story). It has just been reported that Star Trek Voyager’s Seven of Nine Jeri Ryan and been cast in a ABC procedural drama Body of Evidence. Dr. Jeri, M.E. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jeri [...]

JJ Abrams Named “Honorary Irishman” At Pre-Oscar Party

TrekMovie.com — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:26:50 +0000

On Thursday night Star Trek producer/director JJ Abrams was named an ‘honorary Irishman’ by the US-Ireland Alliance at their annual Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film pre-Oscar party in Los Angeles. Presenting the honor was Abrams’ Mission Impossible IV star and co-producer Tom Cruise. More info and photos below. That’s JJ O’Abrams The US-Ireland Alliance [...]

Analyzing Star Trek’s Chances At Academy Awards – Time For Trek’s First Oscar?

TrekMovie.com — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:40:56 +0000

This weekend is the Academy Awards, and JJ Abrams Star Trek movie is nominated in four categories. Although previous Trek films have received nominations, so far the franchise has yet to pick up a win. Star Trek has some tough competition going in, but if prognosticators are to be believed, this may be the year [...]

Patrick Stewart Named President of (Football Club) Academy + More PS News

TrekMovie.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:27:51 +0000

Patrick Stewart’s Jean Luc Picard was one of Starfleet Academy’s most distinguished alumni, and now the actor has been named as the head of another Academy, this one even closer to his heart. Details on that below, plus the latest updates from Sir Patrick, including some video clips. Sir Patrick now Academy President Patrick too Patrick [...]

Sci-Fi Movies Wednesday: Tron Legacy, Captain America, Wolverine, Scott Pilgrim, Avatar 2, Transformers 3 + more

TrekMovie.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:52:51 +0000

This week’s Sci-Fi Movies features updates on Tron Legacy (including plot/trailer details and new images), Michael Bay testing 3D for Transformers 3, Edgar Wright talking about his adaptation of Scott Pilgrim, more Superman: The Man of Steel rumors, a synopsis for Captain America, and even Avatar 2 and Indiana Jones 5 details. All that and [...]