Archive for May, 2009

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, [...]

Sonita Henry: Alien Doctor

19th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Portraying the doctor who delivered James T. Kirk meant dodging stunt people in the corridors while hoping one’s hair didn’t go up in flames.
As reported by Total Sci-Fi, Sonita Henry was a Star Trek fan, but it took until her first day until she really realized how big Star Trek was. “My dad and my [...]

Star Trek XI Slips To Second Place

18th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Edged by Angels and Demons, Star Trek XI earns a respectable forty-three million dollars in its second weekend.
As reported by Variety, Angels and Demons was expected to have a strong opening, but Star Trek XI proved to be tough competition, earning only three million dollars less domestically for the weekend than Angels and Demons. Star [...]

Orci Answers Questions Regarding Star Trek XI

18th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Fans wanting answers about aspects of Star Trek XI were able to get some of their questions answered by Star Trek XI Writer Roberto Orci.
As reported by TrekMovie.com, one fan wanted to know about the improved transporter range. “If they could transport at that range, why the need for starships? … wouldn’t that undermine most [...]

Abrams: The Core of Star Trek

18th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

When deciding whether to accept the task of making a new Star Trek movie, Director J.J. Abrams had to figure out what Star Trek was after so many series and movies and stories had already been told.
As reported by Little White Lies, Star Trek’s long history and many stories made it tough to figure out [...]

Prez Gives Star Trek XI The Thumbs Up

18th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Star Trek XI has been seen by fans ranging from astronauts on the International Space Station, to the President of the United States.
As reported by Newsweek Magazine, President Obama, who is sometimes compared to Spock by his admirers, saw Star Trek XI in the White House theater. “…it turns out we got this nice theater [...]

Retro Review: Redemption, Part Two

18th May 2009 by Michelle Comments Off

While Worf fights the Romulan conspiracy within the Klingon empire, Picard discovers that Tasha Yar’s daughter is a leader of the Romulans.
Click here to read the full review.

Star Trek XI Beamed Up To ISS

15th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Star Trek XI has been beamed up to the International Space Station for the viewing pleasure of the three-man crew.
As reported by Universe Today, Paramount sent a copy of Star Trek XI to NASA’s Mission Control, who then uplinked the movie to the International Space Station, orbiting two-hundred-and-twenty miles above the Earth.

Star Trek XII: Khan? Shatner?

15th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Star Trek XI Director J.J. Abrams is open to the idea of including William Shatner in a sequel, or perhaps revisiting an old Star Trek foe.
As reported by MTV, with a new playing field, anything can happen. “The fun of this [new alternate Trek reality] is that the destiny of these characters is in their [...]

Pine On Kirk, Internet Fandom

15th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Chris Pine has discovered that there are downsides to being known as the actor who took on the role of James T. Kirk.
As reported by Men.Style.com/, playing a well-known character means taking ribbing from old friends. “It’s pretty f——g inescapable,” explained Pine. “I play basketball with a bunch of guys at 9:30 a.m. and it’s [...]

Star Trek XI Continues Strong

15th May 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

After one week in the theater, Star Trek XI has grossed 104 million dollars, keeping it the number one film in the U.S.
As reported by Variety, Star Trek XI continues to rake in the money, easily outpacing X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which has grossed 136 millions dollars overall but has taken two weeks to reach that [...]