Archive for May, 2009

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 [...]

Kurtzman And Orci Answer Fan Questions

23rd May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Fans who have seen Star Trek XI and have questions about various aspects of the movie had the chance to ask questions and receive answers from Star Trek XI Co-writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.
As reported by TrekMovie.com, the answers provided by Kurtzman and Orci should satisfy fans, provide details on certain scenes in Star [...]

Kurtzman And Orci On Trek Success, Rejected Ideas

22nd May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

According to Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, the success of Star Trek XI is partly due to the current need of people, who when times are tough need optimism and togetherness.
As reported by Newsarama, Star Trek XI offers hopefulness and family togetherness. “When we sat down to ask ourselves what Star Trek is about, at [...]

Star Trek In Space

20th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

The astronauts of the space shuttle Atlantis woke up to a familiar theme song today.
As reported by Tech Fragments, not only have the astronauts had the latest Star Trek movie beamed up to them, but they have been awakened by Star Trek music.
The astronauts were treated to the familiar theme song from the original series [...]

Shatner Plays Mafia Boss

20th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

William Shatner is voicing a Mafia boss in The Gavones, a new online cartoon series.

New Star Trek Online Screenshots

20th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Star Trek: Online has added three new screenshots to its website, all of which feature aliens or alien ships.
As reported byStar Trek: Online, two of the screenshots feature Romulan vessels. In the first picture, a Romulan Warbird sails past a planet in ruins.
In the second screenshot, a three-person crew, two of whom are Andorians, [...]