Archive for March, 2009

Vulcan To Get Star Trek XI Sneak Peak

21st March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

The logistics were just too daunting for the small town of Vulcan, Canada to host the world premiere of Star Trek XI, but Paramount was able to come up with a logical compromise.
As reported by CBCnews.ca, Leonard Nimoy’s assistance to Vulcan paid off and three hundred of its residents will get to see Star Trek [...]

Retro Review: Qpid

20th March 2009 by Michelle Comments Off

In the middle of an archaeology conference, Q, trying to show the captain a good time, turns Picard and crew into Robin Hood and his merry men.
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Roper: Gamers Should Be Excited About Star Trek: Online

19th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Cryptic’s experience in creating games is a bonus when it comes to making a new game such as Star Trek: Online, according to Cryptic Studio’s Design Director/Executive Producer Bill Roper, as the developers don’t have to focus on inventing the basics, but can focus on new and more interesting ideas to enrich their new game, [...]

Sitting In Kirk’s Command Chair

19th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles is offering a replica captain’s chair for only &_#36;2,700, but enterprising fans are creating their own versions of Kirk’s command chair.
As reported by The New York Times, fans, some of whom were not even born when Star Trek first aired, have incorporated part of the Enterprise into their home [...]

Nimoy: Bring Star Trek XI To Vulcan

19th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

The Town of Vulcan got unexpected support in their campaign to host the premiere of Star Trek XI when Leonard Nimoy read about it on the Internet and made a phone call.
As reported by The Calgary Herald, Vulcan Tourism Coordinator Dayna Dickens thought she was being “punked” when she received the phone call from Mr. [...]

Star Trek Wedding Prize Leaves Couple Beaming

17th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Justin Gruba and Alissa Mellis of Troy, Michigan were the lucky winners of the Detroit Science Center’s “Star Trek: The Exhibition Ultimate Wedding Package Contest” after winning 35% of the online voting for the contest.
As reported by Freep.com, the couple won a June wedding on the exhibit’s recreated USS Enterprise Bridge, which includes a reception [...]

Meaney Voices Irish Simpsons Episode

17th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Colm Meaney, best known to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fans as Miles O’Brien, will be lending his voice talents to the In the Name of the Grandfather episode of The Simpsons due to air this week.
As reported by Herald.ie and LocateTV, Homer, feeling guilty over neglecting Grampa, makes it up to him by [...]

Ellison Sues Paramount

15th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Harlan Ellison, writer of the award-winning City on the Edge of Forever original series episode, filed suit against Paramount on March 13 for failing to account to, or pay Ellison for the merchandising, publishing or any other exploitations of his famous teleplay.
As reported by Harlanellison.com, the lawsuit also names the Writers Guild of America, [...]

Retro Review: The Nth Degree

14th March 2009 by Michelle Comments Off

After an encounter with an alien probe, Lieutenant Barclay develops super-human intelligence and tries to take over the ship.
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Kirk Baby Doctor Speaks

13th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Even though details on her character were few, Sonita Henry enjoyed playing the doctor responsible for delivering James T. Kirk.
As reported by Starpulse, although her character’s name was unknown to her, after Star Trek XI debuts, Henry’s will be known to Star Trek fans as woman who played the role of the first person to [...]

Star Trek: Online On Alien Races

13th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

In the ninth volume of Star Trek: Online’s “Ask Cryptic!’ questions regarding character customization are answered.
As reported by Star Trek: Online, details on races were given, including established races and new ones created by the game developers, as well as how players can create their own customized races, including non-organic ones.

Family Guy The Next Generation Photo Released

13th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Fox has released a photo from the forthcoming Family Guy: Not All Dogs Go to Heaven episode.
As reported by Comics Continuum, A new photo for the Family Guy “Star Trek: The Next Generation” episode was released today, showing the Next Generation crewmembers standing in a transporter with Stewie standing in front of them.
According to [...]

Car Crash Spun Bana Movie In Different Direction

11th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Eric Bana’s documentary film about his love affair with a 1974 Ford Falcon GT Coupe (Love the Beast) took a different turn when he wrapped his favorite car around a tree halfway through filming.
As reported by The Daily Telegraph, Bana, who will appear on the screen as Nero in Star Trek XI, was filming his [...]

Star Trek XI Trailer Breaks Viewing Records

11th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

In the first twenty-four hours after it was released, the newest Star Trek XI trailer has broken records with 1.8 million downloads.
As reported by Reuters, that was not the only record broken by the Star Trek XI trailer. It now holds the record for most weekly downloads, with over five million downloads since debuting on [...]

Chambliss On Designing the Future’s Past

11th March 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Production Designer Scott Chambliss wasn’t sure that working on a franchise with such a long history would be the best thing for him.
As reported by TrekMovie.com, from an article in Sci Fi Now, while Chambliss wanted to work with J.J. Abrams, he was leery of Star Trek’s baggage. “My reaction was really all over the [...]