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How may of you still love Star Trek as much as you did when you were a kid? How many of you wish that it would return as a regular TV series? It looks like if you are one of those people, you are going to get your wish, as CBS is developing a brand new Star Trek TV series that is looking to begin airing in 2017. For more details on this, check out the news below, and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! (Source: Newsarama) CBS is developing…
Read MoreThe filming has finished up for the latest installment in the Star Trek Movie franchise, ‘Star Trek: Beyond‘. Most Trek fans are hoping that this movie brings the cast of the Enterprise back to their roots of science and exploration rather than space wars. Check out the details below, and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: screencrush) Star Trek Beyond had a bit of a bumpy road before it finally went into production with Justin Lin in the director’s chair and Simon Pegg putting in overtime…
Read MoreStar Trek fans get ready to be excited for the brand new Captain Kirk Bookend statue coming from Icon Hero’s! Now Kirk can protect all your valuable reading materials from falling of the end of the shelf! Get the details on this offering below, and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: toyark) Yesterday was the 49th anniversary of the debut for Star Trek the original series. Previews is ready to celebrate, and has sent along a press release for their new exclusive Icon Heroes Star Trek…
Read MoreWe have heard a lot of chatter and rumors regarding the upcoming movie, ‘Star Trek: Beyond‘. What we have not had however is much in the way of solid news or leaks. Finally today we have some details from the set and filming of the movie, which will give you the first look at what is happening. Check out all the latest details below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Cosmicbooknews.com) Check out a first look above from the set of Star Trek Beyond featuring the cast of…
Read MoreWe have some new casting news today for the upcoming, ‘Star Trek: Beyond‘ movie. Actor Joe Taslim has been cast in what is being said is a ‘key role’ while his character name has not been revealed. Check out the latest below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: comicbookmovie.com) The cast of Star Trek Beyond just got a little bigger. The Hollywood Reporter have revealed that Indonesian actor and martial arts specialist Joe Taslim has been beamed aboard to join the cast of Justin Lin’s sequel. Details on…
Read MoreTo boldly Break Dance Where no one has Danced before? Wait that can’t be right. In a video out today the cast of the upcoming new Star Trek film, ‘Star Trek: Beyond‘ gets their groove on in a new video. Check out the footage below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Yahoo) We don’t yet know what Idris Elba’s role in the new Star Trek movie is — but after watching this video, we really hope it involves break dancing. The whole cast of Star Trek Beyond (in…
Read MoreWhile the news surrounding Star Trek 3 has been all but positive, finally we have a title for the movie, and the knowledge that it is going forward. And, hopefully in the right direction. Check out the latest below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Screencrush) A few months ago we heard that the new Star Trek sequel is called Star Trek Beyond, but those rumors remained unconfirmed by Paramount. Director Justin Lin has now officially confirmed the title of the third Trek film while also revealing the…
Read MoreGreat news for fans of the new Star Trek movies. Both Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto have renegotiated their contracts to sign on for a 4th Star Trek Movie. For all the latest on this, check out the news below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Cinemablend) The third installment in the rebooted Star Trek series has just gotten underway, but Paramount already has made a move that solidifies the franchise for the future… and made the two centerpiece actors of the series a lot richer. THR quotes…
Read MoreGood news for fans who would like to see Star Trek return to TV. A new report out says that Paramount is actually hearing pitches for a new TV series. Get the details on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: screencrush) The uncertain success of Star Trek 3 has chummed waters that the franchise might return to TV before long, something echoed in numerous reports over the last year. We may now have official confirmation however, as Paramount has reportedly invited one fan to pitch a…
Read MoreFans want to be sure that Star Trek Legend Leonard Nimoy is remembered in the wake of his death this past year. And now Mr. Nimoy will be immortalized forever as he has had an Asteroid named after him. Check out all the details on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: slate.com) I am pleased to learn that actor Leonard Nimoy has been given a singular honor: The asteroid 4864 Nimoy has been named after him. Phil Plait writes Slate’s Bad Astronomy blog and is an…
Read MoreUnfortunately we have to wait until the summer of 2016 for the release of the next installment of the Star Trek Movie Franchise. But the more we hear from the creators of the movie, the more it sounds like this time around, Star Trek fans are going to be pleased. Check out what Simon Pegg the actor who will be playing ‘Mr. Scott‘ as well as the man behind the writing of the film, has to say on the topic, and let us know what you think after the JUMP!…
Read MoreIf you have seen the Thor movies, than you know that Idris Elba is a killer actor in the Sci-Fi Genre. Now it looks like he is under serious consideration to play the lead villain in the upcoming Star Trek 3 film. Will he be a Klingon? Get the latest on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: newsarama) Idris Elba is quickly becoming an in-demand star for genre movies – including now one of the longest-running franchises if a new report pans out. Variety is citing…
Read MoreLet us never forget what a massive contribution William Shatner has made to the genre of Sci-Fi movies and television, and today, his 84th birthday, is a great time to honor him. Check out the latest below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: treknews.net) Today, William Shatner, the actor who played the legendary Captain James Tiberius Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series and seven Star Trek motion pictures, turned 84 years old. The Montreal-born actor started his career as a Shakespearean stage performer in Stratford, Canada and…
Read MoreSad news today as a true legend and icon of the sci-fi universe, and a truly kind individual has passe away. Leonard Nimoy passes today at age 83. Below is a great piece which gives a look at what he meant to all of us. We will miss you Mr. Nimoy! Share your fond memories of Leonard Nimoy after the JUMP! (Source: New York Times) Leonard Nimoy, the sonorous, gaunt-faced actor who won a worshipful global following as Mr. Spock, the resolutely logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise…
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