Archive for September, 2009

Cho: FlashForward

30th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

What will happen to John Cho’s role in FlashForward when it comes time to film Star Trek XII?
Cho, who plays FBI agent Demetri Noh, might have to face the possibility of a schedule conflict, but for now, he’s enjoying his new role. “You know for me as an actor it’s kind of a unique situation [...]

Star Trek: Online New Screenshots

29th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Star Trek: Online has added new screenshots, is soliciting questions for “Ask Cryptic: Player Progression 2,” and is offering a special code in select Blu-ray DVD sets that will unlock a surprise that players can use when playing Star Trek: Online.
Five new screenshots featuring battle scenes such as a Borg cube exploding into pieces as [...]

Season Two Original Series Blu-ray DVD Easter Eggs

28th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Over a dozen Easter Eggs are hidden on the second season Blu-ray original series DVD set.
Fans who purchase the original series second season Blu-ray set will have some sleuthing to do, and a knowledge of Star Trek trivia will help when it comes to finding seven of the Easter Eggs.

Darren: From Shy School Kid To Singing Hologram

28th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Although the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine role of Vic Fontaine would let James Darren do what he loved most, sing and act, Darren was originally hesitant to take on the role.
Deep Space Nine Executive Producer Ira Steven Behr had seen Darren perform and wanted him for the 1960s Vegas holographic performer. “That was a [...]

Zimmerman: Creating The Look Of Star Trek

26th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Herman Zimmerman has been with Star Trek since Star Trek: The Next Generation, working on The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise and six of the eleven Star Trek movies and although he’s now “officially retired,” he still keeps  his hand in, working as a visual consultant to architects.
Although he didn’t [...]

Retro Review: Power Play

25th September 2009 by Michelle Comments Off

Troi, Data, and O’Brien are possessed by aliens who claim to be the spirits of dead crewmembers from the USS Essex seeking to recover their mortal remains from their crash site.

Chambliss – The Challenge Of Making A Star Trek Film

25th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Working on a Star Trek film means having to deal with the baggage that comes with a long-term franchise.
Production Designer Scott Chambliss had to balance telling a good story with not angering the long-term fans. “Every project I get to take on is a grad school thesis course,” he said. “I can jump into something [...]

Shimerman: When The Ferengi Weren’t Funny

25th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

There was a time when the Ferengi were meant to be mean and vicious, not greedy and silly.
Armin Shimerman originally played a Ferengi in the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Last Outpost where the Ferengi were supposed to be very different than what they ended up being on The Next Generation [...]

Burtt: Sound Effects In Star Trek XI

25th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Star Trek XI Sound Designer Ben Burtt brought elements of the original series to the newest Star Trek movie.
The attention to detail when it came to the sound effects in the original series was something to be emulated according to Burtt. “Two things in the original Star Trek effects were revolutionary: Roddenberry had his team [...]

Gerrold On Trouble With Tribbles Origins

25th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Writer David Gerrold shared his thoughts with the Official Star Trek Magazine on why he wrote The Trouble With Tribbles.
The Trouble With Tribbles was meant as a way to show that a starship captain might have to deal with petty annoyances as well as things that might threaten a whole planet, system or galaxy. “My [...]

Star Wars Score Edges Star Trek In Music Poll

24th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Total Sci-Fi’s Best Sci-Fi Movie Soundtrack Of All Time is out and a Star Trek score finished second to Star Wars.
John Williams‘ score for the original Star Wars has been named the best sci-fi movie soundtrack of all time in a new Total Sci-Fi poll.

Mulgrew Talks Dragon Age: Origins

24th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Star Trek: Voyager’s Kate Mulgrew is voicing Flemeth on Dragon Age: Origins, an RPG that tells the tale of a kingdom besieged by dark forces.
Flemeth is a mysterious “witch of the wilds” who is the mother of the sorceress Morrigan.

Star Trek: Online New Ship Class

24th September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

Star Trek: Online has announced a new ship class for its MMORPG, the Discovery class.
The Discovery is a new class of deep space explorer ships that is an update of the well-performing Intrepid class.

Abrams Turns To Comedy

23rd September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

J.J. Abrams will be executive producer on a new half-hour comedy to be shown on Fox network.
Although details are slim, the comedy is said to be a half-hour “comedic medical show,” written by Mike Markowitz (Becker, It’s All Relative.)
The pilot presentation will have Abrams, Markowitz and Bryan Burk (Star Trek XI) as executive producers.

Kurtzman And Orci In Xombie Talks

23rd September 2009 by T'Bonz Comments Off

If all goes well, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci will be producing Xombie, the story of a zombie policeman.
DreamWorks studio is in negotiations to buy Xombie, a story about a zombie who is also a policeman, written by LAPD homicide detective Will Beall, a former beat cop.