Star Trek

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Movie News Star Wars

Watch: Neil deGrasse Tyson Chooses Between Millennium Falcon or Starship Enterprise

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson weighs in on the Star Wars vs. Star Trek debate when asked a question by a fan if he would rather fly in the Millennium Falcon or the Starship Enterprise.

Tyson says the question is easy to answer, and that there is no question, and offers an explanation.

Check out the video above for more.

A new Star Wars movie comes out December 18th with “The Force Awakens,” with the next Star Trek movie, “Star Trek Beyond,” hitting July 22, 2016.

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Comic Book News

Star Trek / Green Lantern: The Spectrum War #5 Preview

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Writer: Mike Johnson

Art: Angel Hernandez

Colors: Alejandro Sanchez

Letters: Neil Uyetake

Cover: David Williams

Publisher: IDW

Price: $3.99

In Stores: November 18th, 2015

Description:

The galactic civil war reaches a critical point as the Yellow Lantern Klingons, Orange Lantern Romulans, and Red Lantern Gorn fight for supremacy, with Hal Jordan, James T. Kirk, and the crew of the Enterprise caught in the middle! It’s a dark night for the Federation… and the arrival of Nekron and his Black Lanterns will only make things worse! Don’t miss the penultimate chapter in the blockbuster crossover event of 2015!

• The blockbuster event of 2015!

• 6 connecting variant covers from Garry Brown, one for every issue, forming one giant image!

• Variant cover by Rat Queens artist Tess Fowler!

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TV News

New Star Trek TV Series Announced

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CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.

The next chapter of the “Star Trek” franchise will also be distributed concurrently for television and multiple platforms around the world by CBS Studios International.

The new program will be the first original series developed specifically for U.S. audiences for CBS All Access, a cross-platform streaming service that brings viewers thousands of episodes from CBS’s current and past seasons on demand, plus the ability to stream their local CBS Television station live for $5.99 per month. CBS All Access already offers every episode of all previous “Star Trek” television series.

The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966.

Alex Kurtzman will serve as executive producer for the new “Star Trek” TV series. Kurtzman co-wrote and produced the blockbuster films “Star Trek” (2009) with Roberto Orci, and “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013) with Orci and Damon Lindelof. Both films were produced and directed by J.J. Abrams.

The new series will be produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout. Kurtzman and Heather Kadin will serve as executive producers. Kurtzman is also an executive producer for the hit CBS television series SCORPION and LIMITLESS, along with Kadin and Orci, and for HAWAII FIVE-0 with Orci.

“Star Trek,” which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2016, is one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. The original “Star Trek” spawned a dozen feature films and five successful television series. Almost half a century later, the “Star Trek” television series are licensed on a variety of different platforms in more than 190 countries, and the franchise still generates more than a billion social media impressions every month.

Born from the mind of Gene Roddenberry, the original “Star Trek” series debuted on Sept. 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons – a short run that belied the influence it would have for generations. The series also broke new ground in storytelling and cultural mores, providing a progressive look at topics including race relations, global politics and the environment.

“There is no better time to give ‘Star Trek’ fans a new series than on the heels of the original show’s 50th anniversary celebration,” said David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios. “Everyone here has great respect for this storied franchise, and we’re excited to launch its next television chapter in the creative mind and skilled hands of Alex Kurtzman, someone who knows this world and its audience intimately.”

“This new series will premiere to the national CBS audience, then boldly go where no first-run ‘Star Trek’ series has gone before – directly to its millions of fans through CBS All Access,” said Marc DeBevoise, Executive Vice President/General Manager – CBS Digital Media. “We’ve experienced terrific growth for CBS All Access, expanding the service across affiliates and devices in a very short time. We now have an incredible opportunity to accelerate this growth with the iconic ‘Star Trek,’ and its devoted and passionate fan base, as our first original series.”

“Every day, an episode of the ‘Star Trek’ franchise is seen in almost every country in the world,” said Armando Nuñez, President and CEO, CBS Global Distribution Group. “We can’t wait to introduce ‘Star Trek’s’ next voyage on television to its vast global fan base.”

CBS All Access offers its customers more than 7,500 episodes from the current television season, previous seasons and classic shows on demand nationwide, as well as the ability to stream local CBS stations live in more than 110 markets. Subscribers can use the service online and across devices via CBS.com, the CBS App for iOS, Android and Windows 10, as well as on connected devices such as Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Roku players and Roku TV, with more connected devices to come.

The new television series is not related to the upcoming feature film “Star Trek Beyond,” which is scheduled to be distributed by Paramount Pictures in summer 2016.

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Movie News

Star Trek Online: Season 11 – New Dawn – Announce Trailer

Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Cryptic Studios released Star Trek Online: Season 11 – New Dawn. This brand new season marks the debut of a revamped Cardassian mission series and two new featured episodes which introduce a story arc that will extend into 2016. New Dawn will also incorporate gameplay updates, including an all-new reputation and the debut of the Admiralty System.

Star Trek Online: Season 11 – New Dawn takes place after the end of the epic, five-year Iconian War. Now it is time for a new beginning. In two new featured episodes, Sunrise and Stormbound, players discover a previously unknown civilization on the brink of disaster, and uncover the identity of a mysterious time-traveler. Meanwhile, Admiral Leeta (reprised by Chase Masterson from “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”) has taken the opportunity to lead an offensive into the prime universe. She leads the Terran Empire in an attack against the Badlands and Deep Space Nine.

Star Trek Online will also be updated with the new Admiralty System, which challenges players to send out their inactive ships to complete dangerous assignments and earn rewards. Each starship is assigned special abilities and stats, which requires players to think strategically when they send them on various assignments. Progress will be earned through two campaigns, representing major factions within the galaxy – the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire.

A full list of new content for Season 11 – New Dawn includes:

· New Featured Episode: Sunrise (Part 1)
· New Featured Episode: Stormbound (Part 2, To be released at a later date)
· Remastered Cardassian Story Arc – 4 All-New Episodes
· New Space Queue: Counterpoint
· New Ground Queue: Assault on Terok Nor
· New Space Battlezone: The Badlands
· New Reputation: Terran Task Force
· Admiralty System

“Star Trek Online has improved in countless ways since our original release in 2010,” said Steve Ricossa, executive producer of Star Trek Online. “We have 10 major seasons and 2 expansions behind us, and so much more ahead of us. We’ve dedicated ourselves to more Star Trek story and more Star Trek experiences for the coming year and Season 11 will be the start of it all.”

To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit: arcgames.com.

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Movie News

Star Trek Beyond Wraps

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And that’s a wrap for Star Trek Beyond, which has seen a rather low-key production with no spoilers, papparazzi or images landing online.

The only look we got at the third of the new Star Trek films was in a form of a charity drive where Chris Pine was revealed with the rest of the cast and new alien Sofia Boutella.

It’s been said Star Trek Beyond will take the Enterprise away from Earth as the crew begins its five year mission.

Star Trek Beyond has a  July 22, 2016 release directed by Justin Lin starring Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella and Idris Elba. 

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Movie News

Star Trek: Wrath of Gems Trailer

From the makers of Frozen: Freefall and Run Forrest Run comes Star Trek: Wrath of Gems, an amazing free-to-play science fiction Match 3 RPG Puzzle Quest. Join your favorite characters from Star Trek series or movie, and travel through the United Federation of Planets in this classic puzzle adventure game for your phone and tablet. 

Play with your favorite characters, ships, and races
Featuring such characters as Kirk and Spock from TOS, along with Picard and Riker from TNG, you can command your favorite Enterprise and save the United Federation of Planets from being overtaken by Klingons and Romulans.

Two different campaigns plus more!
Unseen adventures from both series are featured in this delightful game. Make wise choices and lead the crew of the Enterprise to success and valor

Evolve your characters and ships
Help your characters and ships become more powerful and gain special abilities as you play the game. You can also get special packs with unpublished and exclusive characters to play!

Three intense game modes
Starships battles, diplomatic encounters, and one-on-one combat highlight this roleplaying puzzle game, so there is always something different around the corner.

Special events
There’s always something new with continuously added special events, so you’ll never get bored.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.gi.startrek
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id959515619

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Movie News

Star Trek Beyond Pushed Back Two Weeks

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Paramount has decided to push back the release date for Star Trek Beyond.

The film will now be released two weeks later on July 22, 2016 instead of July 8, 2016.

The reason cited for the short delay is that Paramount feels the later July release date for Star Trek Beyond is better after seeing the success of the recent Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, which had a similar later July release.

Justin Lin is currently filming the third film of the new Star Trek franchise which stars Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella and Idris Elba. 

Watch: Star Trek Beyond Outtakes:

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Star Trek Beyond Outtakes

The Star Trek Beyond charity fund drive has entered into its final 48 hours and a new video has been released featuring Simon Pegg announcing new prizes including Captain Kirk’s chair on the Enterprise.

Outtakes from the crew’s Omaze campaign are also featured, which includes a new look at an alien in Star Trek Beyond.

“Star Trek Beyond” has a July 8, 2016 release directed by Justin Lin starring Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella and Idris Elba. 

Info:

Simon Pegg reveals a few on-set bloopers and a chance to win two new prizes when you donate to win a walk-on role in Star Trek Beyond in the final 48 hours! ENTER here.

In addition to the grand prize of a walk-on role in Star Trek Beyond, donate in the final 48 hours and you’ll also be entered to win a replica captain’s chair from the set as well as two tickets to the premiere of the new film. 

Every $10 entry supports nine global organizations each nominated by members of the cast. Check out other once-in-a-lifetime experiences at omaze.com.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Star Trek: Renegades Fan-Film

Above you can watch the pilot episode to the Star Trek: Renegades fan-film, that is an independent fan funded and supported Internet television Series, produced by Sky Conway.

Renegades features a combination of familiar Star Trek character and actors, plus a collection of hot, new rising actors.

Star Trek: Renegades stars Walter Koenig (reprising his role as Admiral Chekov), Adrienne Wilkinson, Sean Young, Manu Intiraymi, Gary Graham, Robert Picardo, Corin Nemec, Bruce Young, Tim Russ, Chasty Ballesteros, Edward Furlong, Courtney Peldon, Larissa Gomes, Richard Herd and Herbert Jefferson Jr., and introducing Crystal Conway.

Synopsis:

When a seemingly unstoppable new enemy threatens the very existence of the Earth, Admiral Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig) is forced to work outside the boundaries of Starfleet’s rules to combat this deadly new foe.

When planet after planet winks out of existence, yet Starfleet refuses to act, Chekov turns to Commander Tuvok (Tim Russ, who also directs), the new head of Starfleet’s covert operations division, Section 31. Together, they assemble a new elite strike-force, consisting of rogues, outcasts and criminals, led by the fearless yet haunted Lexxa Singh (Adrienne Wilkinson).

The Renegades’ mission is simple: take on an army and stop their leader, Borrada (Bruce Young), from destroying the Earth. Outnumbered and outgunned, the ragtag crew is in an adrenaline-pumping race against time and space. But they soon find their foes are the least of their concerns: the real trouble may be coming from within!

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Star Trek Beyond Cast Honor Leonard Nimoy

The cast of Star Trek Beyond is participating in a drive for charity with various videos released including Simon Pegg and Anton Yelchin, and a first look at the cast on set.

The latest video sees the cast honoring the late Leonard Nimoy who passed away earlier this February.

Enter and donate to win at omaze.com.

Info:

Zachary Quinto, the cast and crew of Star Trek Beyond honor the legacy of the late great Leonard Nimoy by spotlighting a charity near and dear to the actor’s heart.

In addition to the grand prize of a walk-on role in Star Trek Beyond, each week we’re randomly selecting an additional winner to join the To Boldly Go Crew. The members of this honorary crew will visit the set, hang with the cast, and watch as they film scenes from the new film.

Every $10 entry supports nine global organizations each nominated by members of the cast. Check out other once-in-a-lifetime experiences at omaze.com.

“Star Trek Beyond” has a July 8, 2016 release directed by Justin Lin starring Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella and Idris Elba.

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Movie Trailers

First Look At Star Trek Beyond Set Video

Check out a first look above from the set of Star Trek Beyond featuring the cast of the Enterprise in addition to an alien.

Details are slim on the plot but it’s been said this film takes the crew out into space.

Video Info:

Star Trek Beyond has been filming in Vancouver for the last month, but has been doing most of its work indoors, where prying eyes can’t get an early look at the new costumes and new characters. Well, that all changed this week as director Justin Lin took the Star Trek cast and crew outside to shoot a big action scene and we’ve got an exclusive first look at the film, including the new Starfleet uniforms and a major new character in the franchise!

Star Trek Beyond has a July 8, 2016 release directed by Justin Lin starring Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella and Idris Elba.

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Movie News

Star Trek Online: Season 11 Announce Trailer & Info

Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Cryptic Studios announced Star Trek Online: Season 11 – New Dawn, which brings a comletely new in-game story arc lasting beyond 2016. Additionally, this new season brings gameplay updates including an all-new reputation and the Admiralty system, looking to improve endgame progression for all players.

“Over the past five years, Star Trek Online has delivered an epic tale through 124 story missions,” said Steve Ricossa, executive producer of Star Trek Online. “Our New Dawn story line is a proof point to the growing nature of our game and community as we introduce a new era of Star Trek Online.”

Following the epic conclusion of the five-year The Iconian War story arc, New Dawn will rise out of the grim wartime tale to introduce an all-new story focused on rebuilding and hope. Discover a previously unknown civilization and uncover the mystery of a strange traveler from another time. New Dawn also sees the return of Chase Masterson reprising her role as Mirror Leeta from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, a returning member from the large stable of Star Trek franchise actors.

Along with new lore and story progression in Season 11, Star Trek Online will also be updated with new gameplay options in the form of the Admiralty System. Take command of your inactive starships to complete dangerous assignments and gather exciting rewards, while advancing your influence in the Admiralty campaigns. Within this system, each starship is given special traits and stats that must be used to successfully complete assignments. Plan carefully which ships are sent on which assignment in order to meet their requirements and offset various hazards, in an effort to yield great rewards across any of three separate campaigns.

With more variety in gameplay and a brand new story arc to start, there’s never been a better time to play Star Trek Online.

Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game where players can pioneer their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, become a Klingon Warrior and champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy, or rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird. Its last expansion, Star Trek Online: Delta Rising, brought players into the Delta Quadrant and reintroduced them to iconic members from the Star Trek: Voyager cast including Seven of Nine, The Doctor, Harry Kim, Neelix and Tuvok. In Star Trek Online players have the opportunity to visit iconic locations from the popular Star Trek universe, reach out to unexplored star systems and make contact with new alien species.

To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/star-trek-online.

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Movie News Star Wars

Watch: Simon Pegg Ranks Star Wars Movies

The Star Wars: The Force Awakens Comic-Con trailer (watch below) revealed that Simon Pegg has a role in the movie.

MTV recently caught up with Pegg, who is also returning for Star Trek Beyond,  and asked the actor to rank the Star Wars movies from bottom to top in under a minute.

Check it out above, which includes Pegg explaining his reasoning.

Pegg also stars in Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, which is currently in theaters.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Comic-Con Trailer:

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TV Trailers

Watch: Blunt Talk Trailer Starring Patrick Stewart

Star Trek and X-Men’s Patrick Stewart stars in a new series coming to Starz this month with Blunt Talk.

Check out the trailer above.

Blunt Talk follows Walter Blunt, a British import intent on conquering American nightly cable news and his mostly misguided decision-making, on and off the air.

The series premieres August 22 9P ET/PT.

Info:

“Blunt Talk,” a 10-episode half-hour series, set in Los Angeles, follows Walter Blunt, played by Patrick Stewart, a British import intent on conquering the world of American cable news. Through the platform of his nightly news show, Blunt is on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think and behave.

Besieged by network bosses, a dysfunctional news staff, numerous ex-wives, children of all ages, and his own well-intentioned, but sometimes misguided decisions, Blunt’s only support is in the form of the heavy-drinking, devoted manservant he transplanted from the U.K.

The cast is led by Patrick Stewart in the role of Walter Blunt, Jacki Weaver as Rosalie, Blunt’s tough and motherly producer-manager and Adrian Scarborough as Harry, Blunt’s manservant. Dolly Wells who plays Celia, Blunt’s senior producer and head writer and Timm Sharp who plays Jim, Blunt’s head writer, round out the cast.

The series from MRC is executive produced by Seth MacFarlane, Jonathan Ames (Creator and Showrunner), Stephanie Davis and Tristram Shapeero.

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Movie News

Watch: Star Trek Beyond Charity Campaign With Simon Pegg & Anton Yelchin

Last week saw the Star Trek Beyond charity campaign launched, which includes a top prize of winning a walk on role in the new movie.

Now Simon Pegg and Anton Yelchin get in on the fun as they have released their own video promoting the initiative.

Info:

Want to hang on set with Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, and the entire cast of Star Trek Beyond? Enter to win at omaze.com.

In addition to the grand prize of a walk-on role in Star Trek Beyond, each week we’re randomly selecting an additional winner to join the To Boldly Go Crew. The members of this honorary crew will visit the set, hang with the cast, and watch as they film scenes from the new film.

Every $10 entry supports nine global organizations each nominated by members of the cast. This week, we’re highlighting Time is Precious, nominated by Simon, which provides children’s hospitals with new equipment and Camp Sunshine, nominated by Anton, which is an amazing summer retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses. Check out other once-in-a-lifetime experiences at omaze.com.

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Movie News

Star Trek Beyond Cast Launches Charity Campaign (Video)

Win a walk on role in Star Trek Beyond for charity.

The cast of Star Trek Beyond comes together in the above video promoting the “To Boldly Go” initiative where every $10 entry supports nine global causes, each nominated by members of the cast. 

To enter for a chance to win, head on over to omaze.com/experiences/startrek.

Other perks include t-shirts, concept art, autographs, replicas, Star Trek Beyond private screening and more.

Info:

With the 50th anniversary of Star Trek on the horizon, you and a friend will make franchise history as the first fans ever to win walk on roles in a Star Trek movie. You’ll fly to the closed set of Star Trek Beyond and hang with the cast before hair, makeup, and wardrobe get you into character for the role of a lifetime. In addition to the grand prize winner, six additional winners will be randomly selected each week to form our Star Trek: To Boldly Go crew. As a member of the honorary crew, you’ll visit the set, meet the cast, and be among the first to witness scenes from the latest voyage of the USS Enterprise.

The causes include: Brave Beginnings, Camp Sunshine, Direct Relief, Heaven Homes, KidsCan, Koreatown Youth & Community Center, Make-A-Wish, Time is Precious, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“Star Trek Beyond” has a July 8, 2016 release directed by Justin Lin starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Jon Cho, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba.

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Movie News

Justin Lin Tweets Out Star Trek 3 Starfleet Uniform Pic

Following Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana posting set images from Star Trek 3, now director Justin Lin has gotten in on the action.

Justin Lin tweeted out the following image of a Starfleet uniform adding: “Let the next Starfleet voyage begin! #StarTrekBeyond #LLAP”

We see Lin confirms the tile to be “Star Trek Beyond.”

Star Trek 3 has a July 8, 2016 release.

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Movie News

Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto Sign On For Star Trek 4

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The third Star Trek film, speculated to be titled Star Trek Beyond, recently started filming a few days ago, and now it’s learned plans for the fourth film of the Abrams franchise are in development.

THR reports Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto have beamed aboard Star Trek 4.

The report mentions Chris Pine has received a hefty raise from a mere $600,000 for the 2009 Star Trek movie to $1.5 million for Star Trek Into Darkness to a hefty $6 million for Star Trek 3.

Specifics for Quinto aren’t mentioned, but it’s stated a condition of the raises for Pine and Quinto was that they signed for a fourth Star Trek movie as Paramount wants to keep keep one of “Hollywood’s most iconic pairings,” Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, intact.

Star Trek 3 is currently filming in Vancouver and has a July 8, 2016 release directed by Justin Lin.

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Movie News

Star Trek Beyond Starts Filming

The third Star Trek movie, unofficially thought to be titled “Star Trek Beyond,” has started filming in Vancouver.

Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana have taken to their Instagram pages to post images of themselves from the set.

Star Trek Beyond is being directed by Justin Lin and has a July 8, 2016 release.

 

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Marvel Movie News

Paramount Skipping Comic-Con, Too

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In addition to Marvel Studios skipping out on Comic-Con, it’s become known Paramount will not be hosting a panel in Hall H as well.

The reason cited, according to THR, is that the studios decided the timing isn’t right for them when it comes to their upcoming releases.

Regarding Paramount, they have no new Transformers movie currently in the works and Star Trek 3 is yet to kick off, though they could have done something for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2; however, it’s still year out from the movie’s release. Terminator: Genisys also opens a week prior to Comic-Con, and the next Mission Impossible opens July 31st; so Paramount could have at least had something, but chose not to.

The same goes for Marvel, as Marvel could easily have done something for Ant-Man, which opens a week following Comic-Con, and Captain America: Civil War is currently filming; Doctor Strange is also in the works. It is being speculated Disney may be holding Marvel out for its own big announcement event, similar to last October’s Avengers: Infinity announcement.

While Marvel Studios and Paramount won’t be there, Warner Bros. will be there on Saturday night with their Batman Vs. Superman and Justice League panel.

In addition, Lionsgate announced they are bringing The Hunger Games and The Last Witch Hunter to the SDCC as well.

Disney has confirmed Star Wars for Friday, and Legendary and Fox Studios are expected to be there, with Sony putting up a Pride and Prejudice and Zombies panel through its Screen Gems label.

While Marvel Studios will not be attending, both Marvel Comics and Marvel TV (Agents Of SHIELD, Agent Carter) will be at the convention.

Comic-Con takes place July 8-12 in San Diego.

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Comic Book News

Comic-Con 2015 Exclusives Includes Ant-Man, Rocket Raccoon, TMNT & More

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Diamond released information and images on their exclusive merchandise that will be available at this Summer’s Comic-Con.

Comic-Con attendees will be able to preview the items at the Diamond PREVIEWS booth #2401 and purchase from retailer booths on the show floor.   

Comic-Con runs July 8-12.

Images can be found below.

BOOM! STUDIOS

SDCC 2015 ADVENTURE TIME FIONNA & CAKE CARD WARS #1  – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Jen Wang (A/CA) Michelle Czajkowski
Cake is a Card Wars champ who can’t be beat, and Fionna…is really tired of getting beaten! They set off in search of a challenger who can really test Cake’s mettle. When they stumble across some gamer slugs, they think they’ve hit the jackpot, but these guys have never heard of Cake and refuse to even play with her! 
This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 3,000 copies.

DYNAMITE

BOB’S BURGERS #1 – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Rachel Hastings & Various (A) Frank Forte & Various (CA) Damon Wong
Bob’s Burgers is back for more! Join the Belcher family for the second-ever series of the Bob’s Burgers comic book! Brought to you by the producers and animators of the hit TV show, this series brings back your three favorite Belcher kids, along with some brand-new stories from the minds of Bob and Linda. Each comic includes new installments of Tina’s Erotic Friend Fiction, Louise’s Unsolved Mysteries and Curious Curiosities, Gene’s Rhymey Rhymes That Could Someday Be Songs, Linda’s Attempts to Take a Nice Family Picture in Front of the Restaurant (And How It Always Goes Wrong), and Bob’s Fantasy Food Trucks (If Money Were No Object). 
This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 3,000 copies.

IDW

STAR TREK/GREEN LANTERN #1 COVER A/B – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Mike Johnson (A) Angel Hernandez (CA) Joe Corroney
Two iconic franchises collide for the blockbuster crossover event of 2015! The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise meets the Green Lantern Corps for the first time in an all-new adventure that spans the cosmos! Don’t miss the thrilling first chapter of THE SPECTRUM WAR, as Kirk and Spock make a most unusual discovery on a lost world… igniting events that will change the fate of empires! LIMITED TO 3,000 COPIES!

STAR TREK/GREEN LANTERN #1 INCENTIVE COVER – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Mike Johnson (A) Angel Hernandez (CA) Joe Corroney 
Two iconic franchises collide for the blockbuster crossover event of 2015! The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise meets the Green Lantern Corps for the first time in an all-new adventure that spans the cosmos! Don’t miss the thrilling first chapter of THE SPECTRUM WAR, as Kirk and Spock make a most unusual discovery on a lost world… igniting events that will change the fate of empires! This SDCC 2015 edition is available for purchase in 2 limited versions: Covers A and B are limited to 3,000 copies each, and the Incentive Cover C Wraparound version is limited to 3,000 copies.

MARVEL

CIVIL WAR #1 MINIMATES VARIANT – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Charles Soule (A/C) Barry Bradfield
The Civil War never ended. Welcome to the Warzone, where six years of non-stop battle between the forces of the Blue and the Iron have split the nation down its center, utterly transforming it. In a world of new alliances and strange enemies, President Tony Stark and General Steve Rogers meet to make one last attempt at peace. Limited to 6,000 copies! 
Rated T+
This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 6,000 copies.

SECRET WARS #4 (OF 8) MINIMATES VARIANT – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Jonathan Hickman  (A) Uriel Caton  (CA) Barry Bradfield 
ALL THE ANGELS SING!
Rated T+
This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 6,000 copies.

DARTH VADER #7 GRANOV B&W VARIANT – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) Adi Granov
• The Emperor’s machinations revealed!
•  Everything changes for Vader!
•  The tale of Vader’s transformation from A New Hope to The Empire Strikes Back continues!
Rated T
Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 8,000 copies.

STAR WARS LANDO #1 (OF 5) YOUNG B&W VARIANT – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Charles Soule (A) Alex Maleev (CA) Skottie Young 
You know him…you love him…now, join him for his biggest caper as master of charm Lando Calrissian gets his very own comic book! Before he joined the rebellion, before he ran Cloud City, Lando made his way in the galaxy getting by on some swindles, some swagger, and a smile. Lobot at his side, Lando has a plan to steal a very valuable ship…but has he bitten off more than he can chew? Writer Charles Soule (DEATH OF WOLVERINE, INHUMAN, SHE-HULK) and artist Alex Maleev (DAREDEVIL, SPIDER-WOMAN, MOON KNIGHT) bring us the tale of a scoundrel in his natural element-trouble!
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Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 8,000 copies.

X-MEN 92 #1 LARRAZ B&W VARIANT – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Chris Sims, Chad Bowers (A) Scott Koblish (CA) Pepe Larraz
• Everyone’s favorite version of the X-Men from the ’90s is back!
•  When Baron Kelly charges the Clear Mountain Project and it’s mysterious new director with “mutant rehabilitation,” it’s up to the X-Men to investigate!
•  PLUS: Free Range Sentiels?!?
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This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 5,000 copies.

ONI PRESS

INVADER ZIM #1  – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Jhonen Vasquez (A) Aaron Alexovich and Megan Lawton (C) Simon Hutt Troussellier (CA) Ian McGinty 

DARTH VADER #7 GRANOV B&W VARIANT – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) Adi Granov
• The Emperor’s machinations revealed!
•  Everything changes for Vader!
•  The tale of Vader’s transformation from A New Hope to The Empire Strikes Back continues!
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Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 8,000 copies.

STAR WARS LANDO #1 (OF 5) YOUNG B&W VARIANT – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Charles Soule (A) Alex Maleev (CA) Skottie Young 
You know him…you love him…now, join him for his biggest caper as master of charm Lando Calrissian gets his very own comic book! Before he joined the rebellion, before he ran Cloud City, Lando made his way in the galaxy getting by on some swindles, some swagger, and a smile. Lobot at his side, Lando has a plan to steal a very valuable ship…but has he bitten off more than he can chew? Writer Charles Soule (DEATH OF WOLVERINE, INHUMAN, SHE-HULK) and artist Alex Maleev (DAREDEVIL, SPIDER-WOMAN, MOON KNIGHT) bring us the tale of a scoundrel in his natural element-trouble!
Rated T 
Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 8,000 copies.

X-MEN 92 #1 LARRAZ B&W VARIANT – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Chris Sims, Chad Bowers (A) Scott Koblish (CA) Pepe Larraz
• Everyone’s favorite version of the X-Men from the ’90s is back!
•  When Baron Kelly charges the Clear Mountain Project and it’s mysterious new director with “mutant rehabilitation,” it’s up to the X-Men to investigate!
•  PLUS: Free Range Sentiels?!?
Rated T 
This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 5,000 copies.

ONI PRESS

INVADER ZIM #1  – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Jhonen Vasquez (A) Aaron Alexovich and Megan Lawton (C) Simon Hutt Troussellier (CA) Ian McGinty FUNKO

POP GOTG RAVAGER ROCKET RACCOON PX FLOCKED VERSION  – SDCC 2015 EDITION
A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Based on the blockbuster film Guardians of the Galaxy, this flocked POP! Vinyl Figure depicts Rocket Raccoon as he appeared in the film’s climax. Standing 3 3/4″ tall, this figure, available exclusively through PREVIEWS for San Diego Comic Con 2015, features an urban, stylized design. Window box packaging.  Limited to only 3,000 pieces

 

MEDICOM TOY

MARVEL HERO SOFUBI VISION PX CLEAR FIGURE  – SDCC 2015 EDITION
The Vision has long been a favorite Avenger of Marvel Comics readers, and one of his most popular abilities enables him to become intangible. Now, fans can enjoy a simulation of The Vision’s intangible state with this sparkling, translucent sofubi, which measures 10” tall. This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 300 pieces.

WONDERLAND TOY COMPANY 

BREAKING BAD: FIGHT HEISENBERG, 17IN TALKING FIGURE – SDCC 2015 EXCLUSIVE
This Breaking Bad Previews Exclusive Fight Heisenberg 17″ Talking Figure was made exclusively for San Diego Comic Con. It features a highly distressed version based on the final season of the show. Many classic quotes from the show, and unrated language make this even more exclusive. Limited to 1000 pieces. 

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Movie News

Chris Pine Up For Steve Trevor In Wonder Woman Movie

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It’s reported Star Trek actor Chris Pine is in talks to play Steve Trevor for the Gal Gadot Wonder Woman movie.

Variety reports the news with mention Pine would play the love interest to Gadot’s Wonder Woman in an origin story.

According to the report, WB tested other actors but later decided to look at more high-profile names and go with a straight offer. It’s said Chris Pine won over production executives as well as Gal Gadot at his meeting, leading the studio to pursue him for the role. 

Regarding the thought that Scott Eastwood was playing Steve Trevor, the report mentions Eastwood was given a choice to test for the Steve Trevor role or sign on for a supporting part in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad movie, which he decided to take.

Wonder Woman has a 2017 release, with Gal Gadot first set to appear in Batman Vs. Superman in 2016.

Chris Pine was also said to be up for the role of the new Green Lantern at one time.

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TV Trailers

Watch: Star Trek: TNG Riker Parody Episode 1

Check out fan-favorite character William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes) getting the spotlight in the above parody series TNG Edit with “Riker” Episode 1 from the gazorra YouTube channel.

The video was edited and put together by Jan van den Hemel, who is known for ST: TNG fan-edits from the 2000s.

Footage is taken from various Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes to create the “effect,” but the episode is based on “Galaxy’s Child.”

It’s rather funny… And sort of freaky.

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Movie Trailers Star Wars

Watch: Quantum Alterations Stop-Motion Trailer

Check out a super cool trailer for the stop-motion fan-film Quantum Alterations that shows what happens when fantasy becomes reality.

Everyone’s favorite pop culture icons come to life including Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Transformers, Godzilla, even Pinocchio and more!

Hey! Who was that in the taxi?!

You can keep up-to-date with Quantum Alterations on Facebook and the film’s official website.

About:

QUANTUM ALTERATIONS is a non profit fan film. This stop motion fan film project will transport you to a nostalgic place, if you grew up loving giant monster movies, science fiction films, the 1980s, and stop motion magic, then these are some of the elements you will relive and enjoy in “Quantum Alterations.” 

Some of the most iconic cinematic characters ever to appear on film will be transported into OUR universe. In QUANTUM ALTERATIONS fiction becomes reality.

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Movie News

Paramount Wants Star Trek To Be More Like Avengers

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With The Avengers grossing $1.5 billion for Disney, every movie studio wants to follow suit.

The latest is from Simon Pegg who offers the reason the latest Star Trek movie script was rewritten is because executives at Paramount wondered why Star Trek Into Darkness didn’t come close to The Avengers.

“[The Avengers], which is a pretty nerdy, comic-book, supposedly niche thing, made $1.5 billion dollars. Star Trek: Into Darkness made half a billion, which is still brilliant,” Pegg told the Radio Times (via The Guardian). “But it means that, according to the studio, there’s still $1 billion worth of box office that don’t go and see Star Trek. And they want to know why.”

So according to Pegg, the reason for the script rewrite for Star Trek 3 is that the original version was too much like Star Trek for regular fans.

“They had a script for Star Trek that wasn’t really working for them. I think the studio was worried that it might have been a little bit too Star Trek-y,” Pegg offered.

Pegg went on to explain the reasoning.

“People don’t see it being a fun, brightly coloured, Saturday night entertainment like the Avengers,” adding that the solution was to “make a western or a thriller or a heist movie, then populate that with Star Trek characters so it’s more inclusive to an audience that might be a little bit reticent.”

Pegg also confirmd the title for the third film to be Star Trek Beyond.

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Movie News Star Wars

Simon Pegg Responds To Dumbing Down Pop Culture Comments

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Simon Pegg has found himself in the hot seat once again.

Following the actor letting it slip Daniel Craig is in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, while appearing on the Radio Times, Pegg caused some controversy by stating pop culture is keeping socities as infants.

Via io9:

Before Star Wars, the films that were box-office hits were The Godfather, Taxi Driver, Bonnie And Clyde and The French Connection – gritty, amoral art movies. Then suddenly the onus switched over to spectacle and everything changed … I don’t know if that is a good thing.

… Obviously I’m very much a self-confessed fan of science fiction and genre cinema but part of me looks at society as it is now and just thinks we’ve been infantilised by our own taste. Now we’re essentially all consuming very childish things – comic books, superheroes. Adults are watching this stuff, and taking it seriously.

It is a kind of dumbing down, in a way, because it’s taking our focus away from real-world issues. Films used to be about challenging, emotional journeys or moral questions that might make you walk away and re-evaluate how you felt about … whatever.

Now we’re walking out of the cinema really not thinking about anything, other than the fact that the Hulk just had a fight with a robot.

Now Pegg has realized the statements have gone viral and took to his blog to clarify his comments with a post titled “Big Mouth Strikes Again,” which reads in part:

Now, maybe I was being a little bit trollish, I can be a bit of a Contrary Mary in interviews sometimes. When you do lots of them, you get sick of your own opinions and start espousing other people’s. Having said that, the idea of our prolonged youth is something I’ve been interested in for a very long time. It’s essentially what Spaced was about, at least in part.

And:

The ‘dumbing down’ comment came off as a huge generalisation by an A-grade asshorn. I did not mean that science fiction or fantasy are dumb, far from it. How could I say that? In the words of Han Solo, “Hey, it’s me!” In the last two weeks, I have seen two brilliant exponents of the genre. Ex Machina and Mad Max: Fury Road, both of which had my head spinning in different and wonderful ways and are both very grown up films (although Max has a youthful exuberance which is nothing’s short of joyous, thanks George Miller, 70) I’ve yet to see Tomorrowland but with Brad Bird at the helm, it cannot be anything but a hugely entertaining think piece.

I guess what I meant was, the more spectacle becomes the driving creative priority, the less thoughtful or challenging the films can become. 

And:

Also, it’s good to ask why we like this stuff, what makes it so alluring, so discussed, so sacred. Do we channel our passion and indignation into ephemera, rather than reality? Not just science fiction and fantasy but gossip and talent shows and nostalgia and people’s arses. Is it right? Is it dangerous? Something to discuss over a game of 3D chess, perhaps.

Pegg also made mention that Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan are in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which is guessed to be just Pegg having fun and trolling the fans. Or is it?

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Movie News

Star Trek Beyond Rumored Title For Star Trek 3

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The title for the third film of the new J.J. Abrams Star Trek movies may have become known with “Star Trek Beyond.”

TrekMovie.com spotted the title as it is registered with the Motion Picture Association of America; studios are required to register the title with the MPAA before the release.

They also claim they have it on “good authority” that “Star Trek Beyond” is the official title.

“Star Trek Beyond” fits with known story elements about the movie as the third film will head out into space.

Simon Pegg, who was brought on board to replace Roberto Orci, has stated it’s the start of their five year mission and they are out in space.

Idris Elba is rumored to be playing a Klingon, and Pegg recently offered in an interview that Elba will be playing a never-before-seen original character in a “kick-ass” role. Pegg also stated in the interview below they should start shooting in June.

“What we are hoping to do, is make a Star Trek for today that doesn’t forget where it came from,” Pegg said.

“Star Trek 3” has a July 8, 2016 release date directed by Justin Lin.

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TV Trailers

Watch: Star Trek: Renegades Trailer

The Star Trek prime universe is alive and well in the form of Star Trek: Renegades, a an independently produced television pilot with the hopes to be made into a new series.

Check out the trailer above.

Keep up to date at startrekrenegades.com.

Info:

Star Trek: Renegades, a professionally produced television pilot to be presented for a possible online series. Renegades, as the name suggests, will be bold, edgy and a little dark. Renegades will feature a combination of familiar Star Trek faces, plus a collection of hot, new rising actors.

The role of Captain Lexxa Singh will be played by Adrienne Wilkinson (Xena: Warrior Princess, Star Wars: The Clone Wars). The Renegades’ antagonist in the film, Borrada, will be played by Bruce A. Young (The Sentinel, NYPD Blue). Also currently in the cast are Walter Koenig (Chekov, Original Series), Tim Russ, Gary Graham (Alien Nation; Soval, Enterprise), Robert Picardo (the holodoctor, Voyager, Voyager), Sean Young (Blade Runner, Dune), Manu Intiraymi (Icheb, Voyager), Corin Nemec (Stargate SG-1, Parker Lewis Can’t Lose), Edward Furlong (Terminator 2: Judgement Day), Courtney Peldon (Entourage, Home Improvement), Chasty Ballesteros (Final Destination 5, The Newsroom), Kevin Fry (Eraser, Sons of Anarchy), Larissa Gomes (Saw VI, Saw 3D), actress/stunt performer Tarah Paige (Make It or Break It, Rise of the Planet of the Apes), Vic Mignogna (Dragonball Z, Star Trek Continues), Rico E. Anderson (Star Trek 2009, Dollhouse), Richard Herd (Admiral Paris, Voyager), Herbert Jefferson Jr (Battlestar Galactica) and many more!

Renegades will be a departure from previous Treks – delving into the dark side of the human psyche, pushing our heroes to their limits, forcing them to carry out actions that they never would have as Starfleet officers. The rules have changed, and they realize they might be the last hope to save the Federation. Star Trek: Renegades will be action oriented, filled with suspense and espionage; all while exploring new worlds, encountering both familiar and new alien species, and boldly going where no Trek has gone before.

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Comic Book News

Green Lantern / Star Trek Comic Crossover Announced

Green Lantern is going boldly where no man has gone before as today at WonderCon, IDW Publishing and DC Comics have announced a Green Lantern and Star Trek comic book crossover.

Star Trek / Green Lantern: The Spectrum War will be a six issue mini-series hitting this July written by Mike Johnson with art by Angel Hernandez.

The series is described as: “Set in Star Trek’s 23rd Century, the balance of the universe will be tested when the Green Lantern Corps’ Power Rings come into the possession of certain Star Trek characters while a dark and powerful evil looms around every corner. Only the combined power of the Green Lantern Corps and the Federation stand any chance of stopping those who worship evil’s might.”

“We’ve looked forward to bringing these two iconic universes together for a long time,” said Greg Goldstein, IDW President and COO. “Star Trek and Green Lantern both share so many of the same science-fiction adventure themes and ideals, that a galaxy-spanning crossover like this is simply…logical.”

“Green Lantern is one of the most popular, storied characters in the history of comic books and a modern DC Comics icon. An entire universe of Green Lanterns and other supporting characters have grown out from his original adventures in the 1940’s, and this series really showcases the intergalactic scope of the franchise,” said Bob Harras, Editor-in-Chief of DC Comics.

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