Archive for May, 2009

Star Trek XI Concept Art

31st May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Artist James Clyne has updated his website and amongst the images are those created for Star Trek XI.
As reported by James Clyne, almost two dozen images have been uploaded to Clyne’s website. This artwork includes scenes such as exterior and interior shots of the Narada, the drill platform and a scene in which men are [...]

Reddick’s ‘Legend Of Bill’

30th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Cartoonist/Illustrator David Reddick’s Legend of Bill comic celebrated its first birthday today.
As reported by Legend of Bill, the comic about a file clerk intern in search of adventure turned one today and a special comic was posted to commemorate the occasion.

Moore’s Virtuality Not Dead

30th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Although it appeared that Ronald D. Moore’s Virtuality was as good as dead, FOX has changed its mind about the show and additional episodes are now planned for production.
As reported by Airlock Alpha, an entry in Doug Drexler’s blog shared the good news with his readers. “We got the word that a show we thought [...]

Saldana: How About Kirk Next Time?

30th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Female fans may raise eyebrows in disbelief, but Zoe Saldana wouldn’t mind seeing Uhura with someone other than Spock in the next Star Trek movie.
As reported by Jonathan Crocker, Kirk’s blue eyes made an impact on the sultry Saldana. When asked whether she preferred Kirk or Spock, she first said, “Oh God, it depends! I [...]

Greenwood On Future Star Trek

29th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Star Trek XII will possibly begin shooting next summer, and Bruce Greenwood (Pike) spoke about what he would like to see in the next movie.
As reported by Examiner.com, Greenwood is optimistic about Trek’s future. “I think these guys are clever enough to do at least two more and have the final one do a [...]

Paramount Grateful For Star Trek XI

28th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

After a first quarter loss, Paramount has reason to be grateful for the profitability of Star Trek XI.
As reported by Variety, the first quarter for Paramount was a dismal one, with the studio posting a &_#36;123 million operating loss.

Creating Star Trek XI’s “Big Red” Creature

28th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Neville Page, creature and character designer for Star Trek XI, had his first challenge when the original desert planet became an ice planet instead.
As reported by TrekWeb, according to Page, the creature had to be changed. “J.J. originally brought me on board to do the main creature that would chase Kirk,” he said. “It was [...]

Star Trek XI: Creating The Magic

26th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

To make a science fiction movie believable, in addition to building sets, special effects have to be imagined and then created.
As reported by CGSociety, two companies handled the approximately nine hundred and fifty visual effects shots for Star Trek XI, with eight hundred of the shots coming from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and the [...]

Takei Slams California Court Decision

26th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Although his own marriage is still safe, George Takei is angry over today’s decision by the California Supreme Court which upheld a ban on gay marriages while permitting marriages already conducted before the passage of Propostion 8 to stand.
As reported by PopEater, Takei, one of the approximately eighteen-thousand gay couples who married before voters passed [...]

Live long and prosper, with the Force!

26th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

With the success of the latest Star Trek film, science fiction fans face the “Which is better, Star Trek or Star Wars?” question yet again.
As reported by TheForce.Net, The Force-Cast has posted a roundtable discussion where insights into both Star Wars and Star Trek are offered, including reasons for the longevity and popularity of [...]

Greenwood On Trek Sets

26th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Bruce Greenwood (Christopher Pike) answered several fan questions about his experiences on and thoughts about the Star Trek XI set.
As reported by UInterview, According to Greenwood, the most exciting scene in which he took part was in the Iowa bar. “The scene in the bar was a great deal of fun.” he explained. “There was [...]

Shatner On Acting Challenges And Raw Nerve

25th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

According to William Shatner, making a science fiction movie or show can mean going back to being a child, when one must use imagination to get the scene done.
As reported by The Shatner Project, “Science fiction film acting is very challenging,” explained Shatner. “Frequently, they’ll put a flag, a stand up someplace with an “x” [...]

JumpCon Founder Bankrupt

24th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

JumpCon fans have been left in the lurch as JumpCon founder Shane Senter has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, submitting the paperwork last Wednesday.
As reported by Airlock Alpha, this is the worst-case scenario for fans who pre-paid for tickets to attend the Boston JumpCon last July, which ended up being canceled.

Abrams: Making Star Trek XI – A Balancing Act

23rd May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Creating Star Trek XI meant trying to satisfy needs which were sometimes at odds with each other.
As reported by Ain’t It Cool News, it was tricky for J.J. Abrams to tell a good story and yet not upset the established fanbase. “…Breaking away from the timeline…gave us the freedom to tell a story that wasn’t [...]

Pine OK With Fan Response

23rd May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Chris Pine can handle fan reaction to Star Trek XI, whether the fans like or dislike the direction in which the franchise has gone.
As reported by FortWayne.com, Pine is aware that some fans may prefer the way that William Shatner portrayed Kirk. “I’m sure some people will like what I did,” he said. “Some people [...]