Benedict Cumberbatch’s Unconventional ‘Trek’ Audition
Here is and interview with Benedict Cumberbatch that he did with Entertainment Tonight. He talks about the unconventional Trek audition of which got him the part on Star Trek Into Darkness. “I was in a panic,” explains Cumberbatch in his mesmerizing, deep-seated rumble of a voice. “I could not find a single casting director or camera set up to do my lines [during our holiday break]. … So it was sort of desperate...
IDW’s Star Trek Temporal Chart
The Star Trek timeline was altered by the events of the 2009 movie and created what’s known now as the JJverse. IDW Publishing Comics have been chronicling the events after that and the new adventures of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain James T Kirk. Here is a Temporal Chart of the continunities that resulted from Spock and Nero’s travel back in time. Click on the image for more detailed information Both...
The Official Star Trek UK Shop Now Open
The Official Star Trek UK Shop is now open! All of the great Star Trek merchandise found in the shop will be shipped from their Leicester headquarters for timely delivery. Star Trek.com announced here that the UK would soon be getting their very own Star Trek Shop.
A Special Star Trek Giveaway!
Paul Shipper is giving away one set of his Star Trek movie posters. Printed for an illustration expo/show, Chromacon last weekend. They are not available to buy. Here is the poster from Star Trek Into Darkness The Rules: Simply follow him on one or more of these sites: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dribbble, Behance, tumblr When he gets to 1,701 followers the lucky winner will be announced! All of his social media links are listed on...
Star Trek Into Darkness Poster By Paul Shipper
Here is an awesome piece of art from Paul Shipper, featuring the cast of Star Trek Into Darkness. Paul Shipper Specializes in Traditional and Digitally Illustrated Works of Art for the Entertainment, Advertising and Publishing Industries all over the World from his Studio in Hamilton, New Zealand. Growing up in the UK with a pencil permanently attached to his hand and realizing his talent for the visual, Paul followed art and design...
Photos From Star Trek Into Darkness Hollywood Premiere
Star Trek Into Darkness made it’s latest stop on the world tour in Los Angeles. Tuesday 14th May, saw another premiere of the film in Hollywood. Director JJ Abrams was there with Chris Pine, Alice Eve, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho and Zachary Quinto were all in attendance. Here are a few photos of the night. Source images...
Star Trek Section 31- Books
Star Trek: Section 31 was a four-part series of crossover novels released by Pocket Books in the summer of 2001. The books cover all four major Trek television tie-in novel series (at that time), including the Original Series, Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. Publishers discription Cloak They are the self-appointed protectors of the Federation. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, answerable to no one, Section 31 is the...
Never saw the sun…never saw the sun..(shining so bright,) podcast #188
We had to do it. Dann forced us to. He didn’t like us doing the commentary version, but he wanted us to discuss the movies leading up to Into Darkness. Though this is late, you will get two shows this week. We discuss Nemesis. Why? It’s hard to say, but it was one of the movies leading up to Into Darkness, so what the hey. Tonight’s Rule of Acquisition: #285 “No good deed ever goes unpunished..“ This show is a proud member of the Trek...
Facebook Live Talks Star Trek With J.J. Abrams & Special Guest George Takei
Here’s a replay of a live conversation hosted by Andy Samberg with J.J. Abrams and special guest George Takei about their experience being a part of Star Trek, fan engagement on Facebook and the new film Star Trek Into Darkness. Source Facebook Live
Countdown To Darkness Now Available As One Graphic Novel
The countdown to the motion picture event of 2013 begins here, in this blockbuster prequel mini-series that sets the stage for the film, Star Trek Into Darkness! Like the best-selling Star Trek: Countdown in 2009, this all-new series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by Star Trek writer/producer Roberto Orci and Mike Johnson (Star Trek ongoing series), and drawn by the original Star Trek: Countdown artist, David...