New Star Trek Posters

Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Those lucky enough to have a ticket for this week’s Comic-Con gathering in San Diego will get their chance to own a new set of Star Trek posters. Four different portraits - Eric Bana (Nero), Zoe Saldana (Uhura), Chris Pine (Kirk) and Zachary Quinto (Spock) - were compiled to create the above image.

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Five Great You and Your Dad Movies

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Action, Classics, Family, Sequels, Home Entertainment

Tired of neckties, engraved key chains and the obligatory new wallet as Dad Day gifts? Give your dad the best gift of all this Father’s Day - a little bit of your time. Instead of stuffing him with dinner or dropping off a quick card, treat your dad to one of the best you-and-your-dad movies from film days gone by. One trip to the rental store, and you can give him one memorable Sunday.

Back to the Future
Enjoy family fun for two generations with this 1980s hit. You can both remember your childhood at the same time while poking fun at decades-old fashion and music.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Even non-Trekkies can delight in this memorable film from the Star Trek franchise. Don’t know the back story? No problem - just remember that Klingons are the bad guys and James T. Kirk has to carry the day. 

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Several Star Trek Films Potentially on Tap

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Paramount, Adventure, Science Fiction, Sequels, Casting, Upcoming Releases

Although details about the future Star Trek film have been kept closely guarded, there is one thing we do now know:  the movie may eventually become one of three.

In an interview with MTV, actor Simon Pegg admitted that the decision to lock himself into the role as Scotty was something that initially worried him.

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Star Trek Movie Delayed Until Next Year

Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Well, it looks like we’re going to have to wait a little longer to beam anyone up.

Those who made it out to see Cloverfield in the past few weeks got a sneak peek at another J.J. Abrams production: Star Trek.  (If you haven’t seen the clip yet, you can view it after the jump.) Unfortunately, a major part of that trailer is now no longer true.

The highly-anticipated prequel/sequel was slated to be released ‘Christmas 2008’.  What it should have said was ‘December....Give Or Take a Few Months.’

According to Variety, the movie’s premiere will remain ‘under construction’ until May 8, 2009.

The film was simply part of a major reshuffling in Paramount’s calendar.  In most cases, a changed date usually signals bad news; that’s not the case with Trek.  In fact, the studio believes the movie will benefit from this shift.

Actors involved in the next installment include Tyler Perry, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Eric Bana, Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy. 

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Tyler Perry Joins ‘Star Trek’ Film

Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Tyler Perry - the man behind Madea’s Family Reunion and Why Did I get Married? - will be assuming a much smaller role for his next project.

The writer/producer/actor will be taking someone else’s direction while starring in the upcoming Star Trek film.  (I believe this may be the first time he’s ever participated in something that didn’t have his name in the title.) Perry will join a continuously expanding cast that already includes Eric Bana, Winona Ryder, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, John Cho and Leonard Nimoy. 

If the movie adds one more star, I believe it will have officially reached Robert Altman proportions.

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Winona Ryder, ‘House’ Star Join ‘Star Trek’ Film

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In the past couple of days, we’ve learned of two more females added to the upcoming Star Trek film.  Winona Ryder (The Age of Innocence) and Jennifer Morrison (House) will now be joining actress Zoe Saldana in the male-heavy cast.

Although director J.J. Abrams is being tight-lipped about Morrison’s role in the film, he has denied speculation that she will play secretary Yeoman Rand.  Meanwhile Ryder has been cast as Amanda Grayson, the human mother of young Spock (Zachary Quinto).  Saldana, as previously announced, will be starring as Lt. Uhura.

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William Shatner Slighted By New ‘Star Trek’ Movie

Posted by K.C. Morgan
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In what can only be described as a dismal shame, William Shatner is being left out of the loop on the upcoming Star Trek motion picture. Shatner’s fellow cast mate, Leonard Nimoy, was attached to the project early and is set to reprise his role as Mr. Spock. Shatner expressed surprise to the Associated Press last week that he’s not in the movie at all. For shame. You can’t have Trek without Captain Kirk, people.

The new Trek harkens back to the well-loved original series and features Chris Pine as a young Kirk and Zachary Quinto as young Spock. Nevermind the fact that Kirk died in 1994’s Star Trek: Generations. Shatner is an icon of the scifi genre – if nothing else, he could appear as a holographic image.

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Even More ‘Star Trek’ Casting News

Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Earlier this week we reported some big casting news for the upcoming Star Trek film.  Actors John Cho and Simon Pegg were recently chosen for the roles of Sulu and Scotty, respectively.

Now we have word that two more actors have been lined up for the highly-anticipated Enterprise prequel.  Chris Pine, who was recently seen in Just My Luck, has snagged the role of James T. Kirk.  (Apparently you can find work after a Lindsay Lohan film.) Meanwhile, Karl Urban (The Bourne Supremacy) will be starring as Leonard “Bones” McCoy.

Production on the J.J. Abrams film should begin before the end of the year.

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Shaun of the Dead’s Simon Pegg Joins ‘Star Trek’ Film

Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Just last week we announced intriguing casting news for the upcoming Star Trek film:  Eric Bana as the film’s villian, Nero.  (I wonder if this was the part Russell Crowe was rumored for.) Now we have more news to whet your appetites.  Actor Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) is signed on to play Scotty; John Cho (Harold and Kumar) will take over the role of Sulu.  With the exception of James T. Kirk (an actor is supposedly being finalized), most of the characters have now been filled.  As a refresher:

• John Cho: Sulu
• Simon Pegg: Scotty
• Eric Bana: Nero
• Zoe Saldana (Haven): Uhura
• Anton Yelchin (Alpha Dog): Chekov
• Zachary Quinto (Heroes): young Spock
• Leonard Nimoy: Spock

Not much is known about the script, though it is believed the movie will depict the Enterprise’s early days.  Shooting for the J.J. Abrams film will begin in November.

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Good News for ‘Star Trek’ Fans

Posted by K.C. Morgan
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Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a Trekkie. I try not to take it to a dark place; I’ve never dressed up in costume or downloaded Enterprise schematics online. I do know what the ‘T’ stands for in James T. Kirk, and admit I’ve avidly watched every episode. Ever. So I, like many Star Trek fans out there, feel pretty stoked about the new movie. And more information is coming out of the galaxy every day. Eric Bana will play a villain in the flick, which is set for a Christmas 2008 release. So far, news on the film is good for Trek fans. Leonard Nimoy has given the film his approval, which is said to focus on Spock – and that all sounds very promising to Trekkies of all kinds.

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