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Why 1996 was the Most Important Year in Hollywood

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This week, Neil Calloway argues that 1996 was a hugely influential year in cinema… This month sees the release of the long awaited Independence Day sequel. In many ways it seems like a long time since the original came out; the film industry has moved on a lot, and there is no way that a […]

Comic Book Review – Star Trek #58

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Villordsutch reviews Star Trek #58… The stunning conclusion of “Legacy of Spock”! The fate of the Vulcan people hangs in the balance as Spock tries to prevent all-out war with the Romulan Empire! Will the Vulcans find a new homeworld on which to rebuild their civilization… or does this spell the end of their species? […]

Comic Book Review – Star Trek: Manifest Destiny #4

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Villordsutch reviews Star Trek: Manifest Destiny #4… The 50th Anniversary Celebration of the STAR TREK franchise continues in this special event mini-series! The fate of two civilizations comes down to the ultimate face-off between Captain Kirk and the Klingons! As the bulkhead door closes on Star Trek: Manifest Destiny, the comic to celebrate the 50th […]

Roberto Orci not writing Star Trek 3, reminds fans why he makes movies and we don’t

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With Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6) now signed on to direct Star Trek 3 as Roberto Orci’s replacement, it had been reported that Orci would remain involved in the project in a writing and producing capacity. However, Orci has now taken to the message boards on TrekMovie to clarify that he is not involved […]

Patrick Stewart open to playing Jean-Luc Picard again

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One of the best known roles of Patrick Stewart’s career is that of Jean-Luc Picard, captain of the USS Enterprise. Stewart played the role in the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation and in several movies, the most recent of which was Star Trek: Nemesis, which came out in 2002. During a Q&A on […]

Nicholas Meyer joins writing team for new Star Trek TV series, Tony Todd on casting shortlist

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Earlier this month CBS’ new Star Trek TV series found a showrunner in Bryan Fuller, whose early writing credits included Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, and now another Trek veteran has joined the writing team in Nicholas Meyer. “Nicholas Meyer chased Kirk and Khan ‘round the Mutara Nebula and ‘round Genesis’ flames, […]

Comic Book Review – Star Trek: New Visions – “The Hollow Man″

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Villordsutch reviews Star Trek: New Visions – “The Hollow Man″… A mysterious message draws Mr. Spock on a solo mission to a distant part of the Federation, where an old friend awaits, as well as a menace with the potential to threaten the entire galaxy. There have been ups and downs throughout John Byrne’s Star Trek […]

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Director’s Edition coming to Blu-ray in June

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The official Star Trek website has announced that Paramount Home Media Distribution is set to bring Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Director’s Edition to Blu-ray in June. The Blu-ray, which is set for release on June 7th, will include the original theatrical cut of the film alongside Nicholas Meyer’s Director’s Edition, as well […]