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Star Trek: Going into the Future…a Little Too Boldly?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Science Fiction, Casting, Scripts, Upcoming Releases,
I’m not old enough to have watched the original Star Trek when it first appeared on TV…but I was around for at least some of the first episodes of the Next Generation. In fact, I’ve seen all those episodes. I’ve watched every re-run of every Trek ever created. I’ve seen the movies (one of them in theaters). I’ve played the games. I might have looked through some of the literature. And maybe I once looked up a few words in the online Klingon dictionary.
Okay, fine. So I’m a Trekkie. And that’s the biggest reason why I think I may not like the new take on Trek. Is J.J. Abrams going to be the one who shoves me out of the scifi genre for good…or will he simply open the door for all the Trekkies of the future?
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Captain Kirk Command Chair
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech,
It is finally your chance to play Captain Kirk with the Diamond Select Command Chair. It features all the details from the original Star Trek and includes lighting, sound effects and phrases. There are only 1,701 of the swivel chairs available and you must place a $200.00 non-refundable deposit to pre-order. The chair should arrive in April with a $2,199.99 price and shipping charges that will not be inexpensive considering the chair weighs 140 lbs.
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The key to success for the new Star Trek film
Posted by David Torres Categories: Editorials, Movies, Television,
Since I began writing for Comix 411, I have written two blogs (here and here) about the new Star Trek film set to be released in May of 2009. I am 34 years old and I have been a Star Trek fan for as long as I can remember - longer than I have been a comic book reader.
When it was announced that there would be a new Star Trek film, I was excited. I became more excited when I heard that they were going to be doing a film with the original Star Trek characters staring new younger actors. I felt this would be a good a good way to jump start the franchise again.
So we are now five months away from the release and we are all waiting and wondering if the film will be any good. It will be good, if they focus on the reason why the original series worked so well. The reason the original series worked so well is because of the relationship and chemistry of the three main characters: Kirk, Spock, and McCoy.
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Star Trek Phaser and Communicator
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Movies, Toys,
The ultimate Star Trekkor can now beam up properly while fighting Klingons with the Phaser and Communicator Set. The Phaser has 4 power settings with appropriate lights and sounds, a flip up sight and an overload setting, also with fitting effects. The Communicator is full size with sounds and lighting, a hailing function and 20 effects and phrases such as “Spock here, Captain.” Both run on batteries (included) and have a price of $39.99.
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Captain Kirk can drive? Star Trek continuity and the new Star Trek film
Posted by David Torres Categories: Editorials, Movies, Television,
I was just watching the new Star Trek trailer again. As you know, the trailer opens with a young James Kirk driving a car, but if you watch the classic Star Trek episode “A Piece of the Action” Kirk does not know how to drive a car.
In the episode, Captain Kirk and the crew arrive on a planet that has been exposed to Earth culture by a book about Chicago gangsters of the 1920s. The entire planet looks like Earth during that time period - complete with cars. Kirk and Spock get in a car and Kirk does not do a good job of driving. But in the new trailer, he’s a master. Are the writers of the new film aware of this discrepancy? Do they care? Am I being a fanboy? I’m just wondering how much more Star Trek continuity will be altered in this new film?
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Review of 2nd Star Trek movie trailer
Posted by David Torres Categories: Editorials, Movies, Reviews,
A car is moving fast through the desert. It’s being chased by a motorcycle. The car is heading towards a cliff. The driver can’t stop in time and jumps out of the car barely making it out. The driver is a young boy. The motorcyclist is driving a futuristic speeder. The young boy announces to the cyclist that he is James Tiberius Kirk. So opens the new trailer for next year’s relaunch of the Star Trek franchise.
I wouldn’t call myself a “Trekker” or a “Trekkie” (I don’t know which is the preferred term these days), but I have seen a ton of Star Trek over the years.
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TV on DVD: November 18, 2008
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB, DVD,
Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this Tuesday.
- Bones (Season 3)
- Burke’s Law (Season 1, Vol. 2)
- Charmed (Complete Series)
- Daniel Boone (Season 6)
- Doctor Who (Series 4)
- Gene Simmons Family Jewels (Season 3)
- Ghost Hunt (Season 1, Part 2)
- Hannah Montana (Season 1)
- Hawaii Five-O (Season 5)
- McHale’s Navy (Season 4)
- The Odd Couple (Final Season)
- Star Trek: The Original Series (Remastered) (Season 3)
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New Watchmen and Star Trek Trailers
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Sequels, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
Did Quantum of Solace‘s mixed reviews keep you from the theaters this weekend? If so, here are two trailers you might have missed.
First up, Watchmen. This clip for the Zack Snyder film gives us what the earlier teaser had been missing: a sampling of the characters’ voices. After watching the video, tell us what you think. Are the actors living up to your expectations? Or do you find the casting choices a bit disappointing?
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William Shatner Still Talking About George Takei
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Television, Rivalries, Videos,
Here we go again…
Just a few weeks ago, Star Trek‘s William Shatner hit YouTube to explain why George Takei kept him out of his September nuptials. His theory? Sulu has some sort of “psychosis.” Shortly thereafter, Takei spoke to Entertainment Tonight and denied the snub. He did invite his co-worker after all; William simply didn’t bother to RSVP.
Well - Bill, being Bill, just couldn’t let someone else have the last word…hence the new video he recently posted. In it, Captain Kirk once again claims that Takei is “out of touch of reality” but then also questions why George is “so mean” to him.
If he’s really sooo delusional, William, why do you care what he thinks about you?
Wiliam Shatner Lashes Out at George Takei
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Television, Rivalries,
UPDATE: Takei told Entertainment Tonight that an invitation was sent to Shatner after all. William just didn’t bother to RSVP.
It should make J.J. Abrams feel better to know that he isn’t the only one hated by William Shatner.
Since he hasn’t been assigned to any film shoots, the Boston Legal star has apparently found himself with a lot of spare time. Last month, Shatner - with the help of his daughter - hit YouTube to talk about being snubbed by the Star Trek director. Now he’s hitting the internet to talk about being snubbed by a former co-star.
When actor George Takei (Sulu) married his partner Brad Altman back in September, several members of the Star Trek family were included in the event. Unfortunately, Shatner was not one of them. In an interview with AP Radio, George said his memories of the show’s lead star weren’t always pleasant.
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