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QMx Launches New "Screen-Authentic" Star Trek Into Darkness Products

Captain Pyke — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:42:28 +0000

The fine folks at Quantam Mechanix just released a bevy of new Star Trek Into Darkness screen authentic replicas. In fact, if you've seen Into Darkness, then you've also seen the new replicas. QMx worked closely with Paramount and Bad Robot to provide the screen used phasers, newly designed Starfleet Academy class ring, uniform badges, and the History of Starflight model collection seen in Admiral Marcus' office. Anyone else see Peter Weller walk past the NX-01? I nearly shouted in the movie theater.

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The Art of Boldly Going Where Trek Has Gone Before: Why STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS Succeeds at Reopening Old Wounds [SPOILERS]

Adam Cohen — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:04:21 +0000

[WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD]

About three weeks before STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (STID) was released in the U.S., I shamelessly tracked down posts on Trek message boards for any single spoiler review following the initial press screenings. I wanted to know the truth behind everything: John Harrison, whether the Enterprise is destroyed and what about those pesky Klingons?

I got a lot more than I expected from a couple of reviews that gave excruciatingly detailed scene-by-scene breakdowns of the entire film. As I scanned the posts, my eyes began to widen at the most unbelievable (and at the time unforgiveable) revelations: Kirk dies saving the Enterprise, the death scene from THE WRATH OF KHAN (TWOK) is reversed and Spock screams Khan. I declared this movie a complete failure in that moment.

I kept this knowledge to myself among my friends. I was committed to see this disaster regardless of what I had read; I purchased my advance tickets in February, I never missed a STAR TREK movie in the theaters since I was old enough to decide I wanted to see STAR TREK (for the record, STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK rocked my seven year-old brain). I gave up hope for this film and I had negative expectations going in.

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Star Trek: The Middle School Musical

Crewman Becky — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:56:46 +0000

Is the world getting you down lately? We found a little something that may brighten your day. How about a good old fashioned "school play"...that just happens to be Star Trek based? This TOS themed winner has all the important stuff you could want. Awesomely-created/hyper-real special effects and props, terrifying enemies, exciting fight sequences, and tug-on-your-heart-strings character development. Ok...maybe my perspective is a little skewed, but I'm all about enjoying things to the fullest these days. And, I have to admit...if school plays, in real life, were this good when I was a kid, I would've never played hooky during tryouts.

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New Star Trek Clothing Released By Her Universe

Crewman Becky — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:42 +0000

If you're a Trek fan-girl, like me, or just know one....here are a couple of new Trek clothing items that may interest you. In honor of Star Trek Into Darkness' release Her Universe has unveiled a new TOS inspired Command Gold dress and a new v-neck T-shirt with Kirk's iconic scream, "KHAAAAAAAN!" featured prominently, for the proud Trek fan in your life.

Here's what Her Universe says about the new goodies:

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Ever Wonder How Many Tribbles Could Fit In Your Home? Here's How You Can Find Out.

Captain Pyke — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:39:45 +0000

I have often wondered that myself. Granted, I don't stockpile quadrotriticale or visit space station K-7 on a regular basis. So, how could I possibly figure out the amount of tribbles that would fit in my domicile? Well, that's were the folks at Movto.com come in. They just released a handy calculator that determines the amount of tribbles that will fit in your home based on the dimensions of the average tribble, the rate at which they breed, and the dimensions of a building (square feet). Pretty cool.

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Bing Now Translates From Klingon To English And Back. Qapla'!

Captain Pyke — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:20:34 +0000

Microsoft's Bing search engine just released new Trek specific features in anticipation of the May 17th release of Star Trek Into Darkness. Working closely with Klingon language creator Mark Orkrand and the Klingon Language Institute, Bing now lets you translate from English to Klingon and back again...all to your eight chambered heart's content. Two dialects are available Klingon & Klingon (Kronos). Maybe some of our Klingon fans can tells us the difference. The new translation feature is available via the web and as an update to Bing Translator for Windows Phone 8.

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Star Trek: Enterprise's John Billingsley & Chuck's Bonita Friedericy On The Latest SciFi Diner Podcast

Captain Pyke — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:08:07 +0000

Scott & Miles over at the SciFi Diner Podcast have been on quite the Trek winning streak lately. Last week they featured Trek quest star Lee Arenberg and now Dr. Phlox drops by the diner for a chat. That's right, Life After Trek-er John Billingsley and his wife Bonita Friedericy (General Beckman, Chuck) where recent guests at the 2013 Fairpoint Convention and Scott & Miles had the pleasure of interviewing both of them.

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YouTube'd: Zachary Quinto vs. Leonard Nimoy

Captain Pyke — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:52:39 +0000

Is it an ad for Audi? You bet. Is it awesome and full of Spocks? That too. In a brand new YouTube video "ad" Zachary Quinto takes on Leonard Nimoy in a "battle of speed and wits". Yeah, there's tons of product placement, but how often do you get to see Leonard Nimoy singing The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins and then immediately parody his TWOK death scene.

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Star Trek Into Darkness London Premiere Interviews and Photos

Crewman Becky — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:50:53 +0000

With the London premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness happening today, we thought you might like to see some cool pics and video of all the excitement. Be sure to check out the links to the full galleries of photos.CONTINUE READING >>

Lee Arenberg Returns To The Scifi Diner Podcast

Captain Pyke — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:03:07 +0000

Our good buddies Scott & Miles over at The Scifi Diner Podcast just dropped another episode featuring an interview with Lee Arenberg (Grumpy from Once Upon a Time and Pintel from the Pirates of the Caribbean). Lee also has an illustrious Star Trek resume as well. Here's the break down.

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Mark Largent's "Stalled Trek: Amutt Time" Now Available Via Digital Download

Captain Pyke — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:37:36 +0000

We're huge fans of Mark Largent's special brand of 3D animated Star Trek virtual-felt covered puppet parodies and wanted to pass along the good news. Stalled Trek: Amutt Time is now available for the first time via digital download for $3.99. If you are looking for an easier way to grab a copy or just think that DVDs are so 1999, here's your opportunity. Many of you out there probably know Mark's work, but if this is your first time reading about it, check out our review of the DVD version of Amutt Time. In short, we love it!

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New Star Trek Wikia Site Launched Today: “Trek Initiative” By Roddenberry

Crewman Becky — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:20:38 +0000

Working with Wikia, Rod Roddenberry has launched a new information portal for all things Star Trek, called Trek Initiative. Now there’s a place where, with contributors’ help, you’ll be able to find everything related Star Trek…all in one convenient place.

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New Star Trek Into Darkness Clip (SPOILERS) And STID Product Tie-ins

Captain Pyke — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:37:55 +0000

First up, Acer is launching a brand new Windows 8 based laptop that is being advertised with helpful footage from Star Trek Into Darkness. Under the tagline "Explore Beyond Limits with Acer and Star Trek Into Darkness.", the new commercials are featuring harrowing shots from the new film with accompanying images of the new notebook computer. Check out the spots below, three in all.

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Win Free Tickets To TNG's "Best Of Both Worlds" Theater Screening Courtesy Of Trekland

Crewman Becky — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:30:24 +0000

Hey everybody, wanna win free tickets to the special screening of the "Best of Both Worlds" TNG theater event? ...uh...yeah! Awesome, because Larry Nemecek of Trekland wants to give them to you. If you're near...or will be near...one of the 5 cities on Larry's list, on April 25th you could win a free pair of tickets. The cities for this season's contest are; Phoenix, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Boston.CONTINUE READING >>

New Star Trek Poster Release From Bye Bye, Robot…The U.S.S. Enterprise

Crewman Becky — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:54:28 +0000

That’s right you guys, the old girl is struttin’ her stuff in this gorgeous new poster by artist Mark Brayer, and published by Bye Bye, Robot. U.S.S. Enterprise is the second poster in Brayer’s vintage ships series for Bye Bye, Robot. Brayer’s love of book cover art from the mid to late 1900s is the basis for the retro design of this new ship’s portrait poster.

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