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Who knew that Klingons celebrate Christmas?
26 December 2009 6:02 AM, PST
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Apparently, someone has gone to the trouble to cram Star Trek into the holiday season because why should Star Wars fans be the only ones who have to suffer?
Christmas may have come and gone as fast as Santa on his dilythium crystal powered reindeer, but that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy the unintentional hilarity of A Klingon Christmas Carol. The sci-fi io9 found a clip of the show from a morning show interview they did on Fox 9 in St. Paul. Here's a bit of a spoiler: it's hard to tell that Scrooge has been rehabilitated in the end since all Klingon-speak sounds like an anvil has been stapled to their tongue.
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Star Trek Fan's Lawsuit Dropped
23 December 2009 8:06 AM, PST
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A Star Trek fan's $7 million (£4.4 million) lawsuit against a New York auction house he accused of selling him "bogus" memorabilia from the TV series has been dropped.
Trekkie Ted Moustakis claimed bosses at Christie's auction house intentionally lied about three items billed as "one of a kind" and used by Commander Data, his favourite character on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
The items included a $6,600 (£4,125) poker visor, an $11,000 (£6,875) poker table, and a $6,000 (£3,750) uniform.
Moustakis claims Brent Spiner, the actor who played Data, told him at a sci-fi convention, "That's not my visor," prompting the New Jersey man to take legal action over the "knockoffs".
The New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division threw out the case on Tuesday, insisting Christie's had never represented the uniform as being "one of a kind" in its auction catalogue.
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Brittany Murphy's Uso Tour Appearance, 'Avatar' In 3D And 'Toy Story 3' Finished In Today's Twitter-Wood
22 December 2009 3:30 PM, PST
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Brittany Murphy and "Avatar" look poised to dominated Twitter-Wood's thoughts this holiday week, even if most of the tweeters are leaving their offices to tweet from home and last-minute shopping expeditions right now. Alyssa Milano retweeted a photo taken when she and Murphy appeared on a Uso tour together, reflecting on the time they spent there. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Banks, Samm Levine and David Spade all had different reactions to "Avatar" in 3D.
You can sort out what they had to say after the jump along with a former "Saved By the Bell" star's denial of drunken behavior, Kevin Smith's response to a tweeter about his wife's Playboy photos and former Karate Kid Ralph Macchio on whether or not he plans on coming back to "Ugly Betty." It's all retweeted in the Twitter-Wood report for December 22, 2009.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@Alyssa_Milano http://twitpic.com/ujz98 Thank you so much for sharing these,
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Leonard Nimoy to Lend His Voice to Star Trek Online
22 December 2009 8:47 AM, PST
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Atari, Inc., one of the world's most recognized video game publishers, and acclaimed Mmo developer Cryptic Studios, announced today that Leonard Nimoy, the actor who originated the legendary and beloved Star Trek character of Spock more than 40 years ago, has joined the cast of Star Trek Online, the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game (Mmorpg) ever set in the Star Trek universe. Nimoy, who recently reprised his role as Spock in 2009's Star Trek movie, will voice the introduction for Star Trek Online. Nimoy's voice, known to millions of fans all over the world, will also be heard during key scenes and events in-game. "I am happy to be involved with Star Trek Online. In this game, the essence of Star Trek - exploration and adventure - lives long and prospers," said Nimoy. "I'm pleased that a whole new generation of fans will be able to discover new frontiers in the Star Trek universe.
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Has Defying Gravity defied expectations?
21 December 2009 6:48 AM, PST
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'Grey's Anatomy in space' didn't exactly sound promising. But for a programme with that billing, Defying Gravity – which finishes tonight – hasn't been at all bad
Tonight the crew of the Antares bow out, their bold mission brought to an end not by the many dangers of outer space, but by the more mundane earthbound economics of Us network television. What was to be a six-year mission – a tour around the solar system – only makes it as far as Venus. But Defying Gravity does go out in style, which for those who stuck with it, is some small compensation.
When the first episodes hit television screens, initial reactions to the show were largely negative – partly, I'd wager, because Defying Gravity had been described as Grey's Anatomy in space. The first two words were even almost enough to put a diehard science fiction fan like me off – although fortunately, the "in
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That's Sir Patrick Stewart to you, Star Trek fans
21 December 2009 6:00 AM, PST
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You know him as Captain Jean-Luc Picard or Professor Charles Xavier, but once Queen Elizabeth II is done with him, the bald leading man extraordinaire will arise Sir Patrick Stewart, Knight of the Realm.
Now 69 years old, Stewart is known around the world for his lead roles in major sci-fi franchises like Star Trek and X-Men. But he was well-known to U.K. theatergoers for years as a 16-year member of the Royal Shakespeare Company where he specialized in playing kings and soldiers with his baritone pipes.
Continue reading That's Sir Patrick Stewart to you, Star Trek fans
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- John Scott Lewinski
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Interviews: ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Wayne’s World,’ ‘Growing Pains,’ ‘Three’s Company’ at Hollywood Celebrities Show
21 December 2009 5:23 AM, PST
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Chicago – At the recent Hollywood Celebrities Show in Rosemont, Illinois, Jonathan Frakes of “Star Trek,” Tia Carrere of “Wayne’s World,” Julie McCullough of “Growing Pains” and Jenilee Harrison of “Three’s Company” were attendees.
HollywoodChicago.com was there and scored interviews with all of these popular TV and film stars, as well as putting them through the lens of Starstuck Foto’s Joe Arce.
Throughout this holiday week, we will be posting the interviews and pictures from the October 17th Hollywood Celebrities & Memorabilia Show, starting with today’s overview of these candid celebs.
Jonathan Frakes, “Star Trek: The Next Generation”
Jonathan Frakes starred as the intrepid Commander William T. Riker in the first TV spin-off of the Star Trek universe from 1987-1994. He also directed a couple of the film versions, “Star Trek: First Contact” and “Star Trek: Insurrection.”
Number One: Jonathan Frakes at the Hollywood Celebrities Show, October 17th,
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Stewart Lands Knighthood
19 December 2009 6:01 AM, PST
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British actor Patrick Stewart is to become a 'Sir' - he will receive a knighthood in Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honours list.
The 69-year-old star will be honoured by the British monarch for his 50-year acting career, which spans the stage and screen and includes roles in sci-fi TV show Star Trek: The Next Generation and comic book blockbuster franchise X-Men.
Stewart follows in the footsteps of another legendary actor, Sir Christoper Lee, who received his knighthood in October.
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Is Michelle Forbes the new Alan Dale?
15 December 2009 10:00 PM, PST
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You don't need a pair of balls to be the new Alan Dale. Despite there being a horde of male actors seeking to out-cult the former Jim Robinson, one American actress is creeping up on him very quickly indeed. Famed for playing stern characters with a somewhat vulnerable core, Michelle Forbes has dazzled viewers with her quickly expanding conquest of cult television. Many thanks to Cult Spy reader Richard Hancock for turning us on to the wonders of Miss Forbes... Star Trek: The Next Generation - Ro Laren Forbes had an occasional part as a disgraced Bajoran Starfleet officer, appearing in eight episodes. Such was her popularity, Ensign Ro returned for the show's penultimate episode in 1994 to round off her compelling storyline. Also, despite all the rubbery prosthetics attached to her face, she attracted plenty of lustful male admirers during her stint. The Outer Limits (more)
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Bioware Releases Impressive Cast List for Mass Effect 2
14 December 2009 11:27 PM, PST
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Bioware is one company that takes its voiceover work seriously. For Star Wars: The Old Republic, Bioware hired over 100 actors to voice over 40 novels worth of written material. And now Bioware has announced that it has hired several top-notch voice actors for the heavily-anticipated sci-fi sequel, Mass Effect 2.
Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder of Bioware and Group General Manager of the RPG/Mmo Group of EA, reasoned that,
“[e]motionally engaging narrative is a key design pillar for Bioware, and the top-notch voice talent in Mass Effect 2 helps drive this goal. Credible, powerful personalities are vital to delivering a compelling story experience in Bioware’s games, and we have assembled an amazing ensemble cast that surpasses the very high bar set in the original Mass Effect!”
Martin Sheen (The West Wing, Apocalypse Now) stars as the mysterious Illusive Man who commands Cerberus, a secretive paramilitary organization dedicated to protecting human interests in the galaxy.
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Reed’s Bargain Bin: Dark Assassin / The Fifth Commandment
11 December 2009 6:36 AM, PST
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Reed’s Bargain Bin [1] is a recurring column where Reed Farrington tells us about a movie he bought for under $5, and whether or not he regrets the purchase.
For those who think that the best martial arts films are the ones that star actual martial artists, I present to you two films that defy this categorization: Dark Assassin (2006) and The Fifth Commandment (2008). I wasn’t even going to bother reviewing these two films, but after watching the behind-the-scenes documentaries on each DVD, I found out that much effort and perseverance were involved in getting these films made. So I thought I would at least offer these films some recognition even though I won’t have many good things to say about them. However, discussing these films might be of some interest. And with the recent release of Ninja Assassin, I thought there might be an interest in assassin movies.
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'Mass Effect 2' Casts Martin Sheen, Seth Green And Tricia Helfer
10 December 2009 11:00 AM, PST
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Bioware may want "Mass Effect 2" to feel like "The Empire Strikes Back," but the game's casting choices pull from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Battlestar Galactica." Former Klingon Michael Dorn and "BSG" stars Michael Hogan and Tricia Helfer will join big-name actors Martin Sheen and Seth Green in the sequel, rounding off an impressive lineup.
“Emotionally engaging narrative is a key design pillar for BioWare, and the top-notch voice talent in 'Mass Effect 2' helps drive this goal,” BioWare co-founder Dr. Ray Muzyka said in a press release. “Credible, powerful personalities are vital to delivering a compelling story experience in BioWare’s games, and we have assembled an amazing ensemble cast that surpasses the very high bar set in the original 'Mass Effect'!”
Sheen will headline the game's voice talent roster "as the mysterious Illusive Man who commands Cerberus, a secretive paramilitary organization dedicated to protecting human interests in the galaxy,
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'Star Trek: The Next Generation' Actor Brian Bonsall Arrested for Assault
7 December 2009 10:58 AM, PST
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Over the weekend, former child star Brian Bonsall was taken into custody in Colorado for getting involved in a bar brawl. If his name isn't all that familiar, maybe mentioning Family Ties will ring a bell. Known as the kid who played little Andy Keaton on the show, this actor later became semi-famous for playing Worf's son on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Anyway, Colorado Daily reports that the 28-year-old is currently facing third-degree assault charges for hitting his friend in the face with a bar stool. It's not just that, he's actually been wanted by the cops for years. Brian Bonsall has already skipped a court hearing in July 2008, further damaging his case.
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30 Years Ago Today 'Star Trek' Debuted on the Big Screen
6 December 2009 9:50 PM, PST
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Happy Anniversary 'Star Trek'!
On this day in 1979, Paramount Pictures released Star Trek: The Motion Picture in theaters, thus beginning three decades of 'Star Trek' on the silver screen, and culminating in this year's reboot of the franchise with director Jj Abrams' Star Trek. One might also argue that the relative financial success of Star Trek: The Motion Picture also paved the way for the franchise's return to television with Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture didn't begin as a feature film, however. The erstwhile series' extraordinary popularity in syndication prompted Paramount Pictures and Trek creator Gene Roddenberry to begin developing a new 'Star Trek Phase II' series in May 1975—part of the cornerstone of a new television network Paramount had planned. Work on the series stalled, however, when the proposed Paramount Television Service folded.
Following the landmark success of Star Wars
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Is Ray Wise the new Alan Dale?
1 December 2009 10:00 PM, PST
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It's not just .eljko Ivanek who's chasing after Alan Dale to become the Mr Ubiquity of the cult television genre. For with his devilish looks and huge grin, the magnificent Ray Wise has found himself increasingly in demand since his legendary turn as the troubled Leland Palmer in Twin Peaks. Here's a look at his impressive track record, which contains one very eye-opening overlap with Dale's career... Star Trek: The Next Generation - Liko In the 1989 episode 'Who Watches The Watchers', Wise donned heavy prosthetic make-up to play a Mintakan male called Liko. An encounter with Jean-Luc Picard left Liko believing that the bald USS Enterprise Captain was a God who had returned him back from the afterlife. After becoming embroiled in psychological turmoil about his predicament, he decided to shoot Picard with an arrow to test his theory. Not (more)
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Why One 'Stargate' Fan Has Stopped Watching 'Stargate Universe'
24 November 2009 9:15 PM, PST
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I am sorry to say that "Life" will probably be the last Stargate Universe episode that I watch. Like several members of CinemaSpy's staff, I am an admirer of the Stargate franchise. My enthusiasm for Stargate Sg-1 and Stargate Atlantis has reminded me of the excitement with which I greeted new episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation 20 years ago. For this reason I enthusiastically contributed to the coverage of Stargate Universe before and just after its premiere. When I was on Syfy's recent press tour of the Sgu sets a few weeks ago I was struck by the rapport, openness and optimism displayed by the cast and crew. Their infectious enthusiasm was more than merely an act for the media. Unfortunately, it won't be enough to keep me watching their show.
I think part of the problem I have with Stargate Universe comes from the concept. Call me an unimaginative traditionalist,
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'New Moon' Reactions, Oprah And Birthdays For Larry King And P. Diddy In Today's Twitter-Wood
20 November 2009 4:00 PM, PST
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Oprah's announcement that her show may end its 25-season run in 2011 was almost enough to unseat "New Moon" as the top trending topic of the Twitter-Wood feed today. Kevin Nealon and Wil Wheaton both had a opinions on her possible bow out of syndication, while Eli Roth and Kevin Smith helped keep "Twilight" alive in Twitter conversation.
Two big names celebrated birthdays last night in very public fashion, as P. Diddy entertained a few folks on my follow list and Larry King got a little rowdy in my pick for Twitter Pic of the Day. Check that out after the jump along with Jeremy Piven's Calgary Flames trip and Danny DeVito's wholesome moment with Carrie Fisher. I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter-Wood report for November 20, 2009.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@kingsthings http://twitpic.com/q94op - Who is that masked man? @RyanSeacrest with Don Johnson at my b-day party.
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New on DVD This Week
17 November 2009 3:00 PM, PST
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Here’s a list of some of the new movie and TV shows coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week that we’re looking forward to seeing. Also, there’s some classic, and not-so-classic, movies hitting Blu-ray for the first time this week as well.
Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies and TV shows such as J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek, Gone with the Wind, Thirst, Rome: The Complete Series and the Blu-ray debut of David Fincher’s awesome Fight Club (shown above with Brad Pitt and Edward Norton). We are Jack’s excitement at this release finally coming out.
Check them out:
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Bruno ~ Sacha Baron Cohen, Paula Abdul (DVD and Blu-ray)
Clerks ~ Brian O’Halloran, Kevin Smith (Blu-ray)
Downhill Racer (The Criterion Collection) ~ Robert Redford, Gene Hackman (DVD)
Fight Club ~ Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter (Blu-ray)
Galaxy Quest ~ Tim Allen,
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TV on DVD Overmind: Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
16 November 2009 11:45 PM, PST
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A lot of prominent TV on DVD releases this week for your home entertainment systems. But I recommend that you save your hard earned dollars for Black Friday deals or other type of holiday sales that are about to crop up. Here's a list of what to expect on the shelves tomorrow:
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7th Heaven: Season Nine
Drawn Together: The Complete Series (Party in Your Box) – Didn't know that it was canceled…
Farscape – The Complete First, Second, Third, and Fourth Seasons
Farscape – The Complete Series Megaset
Hammertime – Season One
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation (mini-series) – They're just releasing this!?!?!?
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas
The Little Couple – Season One
Monk – The Best Of…
Patton 360 – The Complete Season One
Rome – The Complete Series Gift Set
The Smurfs – Volume 3: World of Wonders
The Sopranos – The Complete Series (Repackaged)
The Spectacular Spider-Man – Volume 5
Star Trek – The Best of,
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A 'New Moon' Jacob Barbie Doll In Today's Daily TwitPic
16 November 2009 6:00 AM, PST
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I'm going a little rogue with this morning's Daily TwitPic. Warmoth's pick last Friday featured "Star Trek: The Next Generation" star LeVar Burton (the guy with the eye visor thing) posing for a photo op with Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon. Of course, the importance of Armstrong's new moon discovery can't hold a candle to another "New Moon," the one that hits theaters this Friday. Not this week.
That's right, the second installment in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series swoops into theaters in a matter of days. This morning's Daily TwitPic celebrates that fact with a look at the new Jacob Barbie doll. The Bella and Edward dolls are old news; now it's Jacob's turn. Shirtless Jacob (if he's got another look, I've not seen it). Check out the pic after the jump.
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