News Headlines for February 2007

Feb 27 - Big-Name Casting Rumours Resurface for 'Trek XI'
Damon, Brody, Sinise said to be in line to play three leads; McAvoy, Kim also mentioned for cast.

Feb 26 - Nogulich Nostalgic For Nechayev
Long-time TNG and DS9 guest star enjoyed her character's evolution, still appreciates interacting with fans.

Feb 26 - Mulgrew's 'Black Donnellys' Receives Uneven Reviews
Despite some praise for Janeway actress, many critics loathe new NBC crime drama.

Feb 25 - Berman Still Pondering Failure of 'Nemesis'
Studio recommended Baird for last Trek feature film, says exec, who had wanted Nimoy for 'Generations.'

Feb 24 - Abrams Confirmed To Direct 'Star Trek XI'
'Hollywood Reporter' claims deal has been finalized, movie will indeed be a prequel focused on Kirk and Spock's Academy days.

Feb 23 - : The Naked Now
The crew is afflicted with a touch-transmitted virus which lowers inhibitions.

Feb 22 - 'Beyond the Final Frontier' Doesn't Reach New Vistas
Critics protest that the History Channel special recycles too many cliches and portrays Trek fans as acquisitive and obsessive.

Feb 21 - Saturn Awards Nominate Animated Series, Trek Alumni
Several writers and actors receive nods along with the complete animated Star Trek DVD set.

Feb 20 - Mulgrew's 'Black Donnellys' To Premiere Next Week
NBC features Janeway actress in new trailer; pilot episode is now online along with information and interviews.

Feb 20 - McAvoy Would Like Less Stereotypical Scotty
Though a Star Trek fan of long standing and mum on possible negotiations, the actor hopes there will be more than ethnicity to the character in upcoming film.

Feb 16 - : Encounter at Farpoint
The crew of the new Enterprise is forced to stand trial for the crimes of humanity by the mysterious Q.

Feb 15 - Stewart Calls His Trek Years A 'Calamity'
Picard actor believes he had just made a breakthrough as a stage performer when 'The Next Generation' diverted him.

Feb 15 - Abrams Enters 'Dark Tower', May Not Helm 'Trek XI'
Two different reports claim that producer will develop and possibly direct adaptation of Stephen King series.

Feb 13 - Bakula: Still the Captain, Though Interested in Politics
'Enterprise' actor thinks he would have been a good trial lawyer, keeps up with his former Trek associates.

Feb 13 - Arnold Expects Big 'Trek XI' Budget, No Abrams At Helm
Frequent convention speaker has heard that Paramount is in discussions with a famous actor to take on the lead role, but not any of the currently rumoured stars.

Feb 11 - Nimoy Discusses Directing Career
Spock actor had no particular desire to move from screen acting to directing, but took opportunities as they arose.

Feb 11 - IDW Editors Talk Star Trek Comics
Focus will be on TV and movie canon; Peter David may contribute; Ryall does not want to cover only ground from previous comics.

Feb 11 - 'Khan' on 'Family Guy' and Taco Bell Commercial
Star Trek parodied on animated feature; Montalban appears in Super Bowl commercial.

Feb 9 - : Turnabout Intruder
A jilted lover of Kirk's who has always wanted to command a starship forces him via an alien machine to switch bodies with her.

Feb 8 - Original Series Gets New 'Doomsday Machine'
Remastered episode will feature digitally scarred Constellation, new shuttle launch sequence.

Feb 7 - Abrams May Decide This Week Whether To Direct 'Trek XI'
Conflicting rumours suggest that he may leave to helm another film or work on several movies simultaneously; Grunberg says Abrams is happy with script.

Feb 7 - McAvoy Talks Trek, Knows His Klingons
Scottish actor remains coy on the subject of whether he has been approached about playing Scotty.

Feb 6 - Tige Andrews Dies; Bergere's Daughter Recalls Star Trek
Two original series actors who passed away within days of each other were both World War II veterans as well as Brooklyn-raised Broadway performers.

Feb 6 - Bakula Talks Arson In 'Blue Smoke'
'Enterprise' star appears Monday night in Lifetime movie, promises sexy storyline.

Feb 4 - 'Holodeck' For Speech Therapy Moves Forward
Patients are able to practice interacting in everyday situations in virtual environment based on Star Trek technology.

Feb 4 - Lincoln Actor Lee Bergere Dies At 88
World War II veteran appeared in hundreds of television roles, took 'Man of La Mancha' to heart.

Feb 2 - : All Our Yesterdays
Kirk, Spock and McCoy are caught in the past of a planet whose sun is about to go nova.

Feb 1 - Take Remastered 'Journey To Babel' This Weekend
Classic episode with Spock's parents now has new shuttle and Orion ship sequences.

Feb 1 - Meaney Receives Theatrical Honours
Miles O'Brien actor has been nominated for an Olivier Award and will be given the Spirit of Ireland award.