Town council gives Walk of Fame thumbs up

Before being able to move forward with its Walk of Fame project, Vulcan Tourism needed approval from the Town to use leftover grant funding.

Abrams: Star Trek 2 Next

JJ Abrams has told MTV that Star Trek 2 is next on his plate once he completes post-production on Super 8 which will hit theatres on June 10th. He also provided an update on the script. (via TrekMovie) "Damon is working on the script for this one," said Abrams. "As busy as I've been with 'Super 8,' I remember that when we did the first one, Damon was that busy with 'Lost.' So it's going to be very cool to have him on board as a writer." "There are some amazing ideas. These are not just great fr ...

Capt. Kirk to become Dr. Shatner

Beam me up to the convocation, Scotty. Capt. James T. Kirk is getting an honorary degree from McGill University.

New Real Life Tech Looks A Lot Like Star Trek's Medical Tricorder - Subspace Communique

Subspace Communique New Real Life Tech Looks A Lot Like Star Trek's Medical Tricorder Subspace Communique By Crewman Becky | May 6, 2011 - 9:14 pm We love new technological advancements that seem like first steps toward Star Trek tech. Here's another one that we found recently that is headed in the direction of the Medical Tricorder.

Another month, another round of answers for Star Trek Online - Joystiq

Another month, another round of answers for Star Trek Online Joystiq About once a month, Star Trek Online has producer Dan Stahl sit down and answer the newest round of player questions regarding the game's future additions. It's May, of course, which means that it's time for ...

German TV Fail: Star Trek’s Maquis NOT Involved In Bin Laden Mission

Yesterday a German news station had a major image fail. While covering the US Navy SEALs operation to kill Osama bin Laden they mistook a Star Trek fan-made emblem for the Maquis for the actual SEAL Team Six emblem. Check it out below. German Photo Fail: Maquis NOT involved in Bin Laden Mission On Thursday the ...

'Star Trek 2' Update: JJ Abrams Returning To Star Fleet Once 'Super 8' Wraps - MTV.com (blog)

TrekWeb.com 'Star Trek 2' Update: JJ Abrams Returning To Star Fleet Once 'Super 8' Wraps MTV.com (blog) Movement on the sequel to JJ Abrams' "Star Trek" revival hasn't exactly been traveling at warp-speed, but it looks like the USS Enterprise could embark on its next voyage very soon -- once the director's work on "Super 8" wraps, in fact! Star Trek 2 Gets J.J. Abrams' Full Attention After Super 8 Is Released!MovieWeb Star Trek 2 to begin filming soonPurple Revolver all 8 n ...

Watch Brent Spiner Seek Help In Episode 5 Of Fresh Hell

The fifth episode of Brent Spiner’s Fresh Hell went online today. Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “Brent Spiner” solicits the help of a new age personal manager and wraps up the first set of episodes from Spiner’s new webseries. Brent Spiner gets delusional in latest Fresh Hell (#5) In episode 5 ("The Personal Manager") of Fresh ...

JJ Abrams: ‘Amazing Ideas’ For Star Trek Sequel – Will Focus After Super 8

Star Trek sequel producer (and possible director) JJ Abrams is currently getting ready to release his new movie Super 8. And Abrams says that after that, he is ready to put his focus onto Star Trek. Details below. Abrams: ‘Amazing Ideas’ For Star Trek Sequel – will focus after Super 8 Speaking to MTV, JJ Abrams ...

Retro Review: The Lorelei Signal

The Enterprise visits a planet where a race of seductive women suck the life force out of men to remain alive. Plot Summary: The Enterprise is sent to a region of space where a starship has disappeared once every 27 years. A signal from the Taurean system makes all the men begin to hallucinate visions ...

Abrams: Will He Or Won’t He?

Fans are waiting to see if J.J. Abrams will direct Star Trek 2. Busy with Super 8, Abrams took time to speak about Damon Lindelof, and Abrams’ own involvement with Star Trek 2. “Damon is working on the script for [Star Trek 2],” said Abrams. “As busy as I’ve been with Super 8, I remember ...

Collins Joins Stooges

According to Variety, Stephen Collins, best-known to Star Trek fans for his role as Captain Willard Decker on Star Trek: The Motion Picture, will be joining the Farrelly Brothers’ The Three Stooges movie. Collins will be joining Sean Hayes and Will Sasso, who play Larry Fine and Curly Howard, and possibly Chris Diamantopoulus, who may ...

This week's Trends: major news, proms, and the dougie

Each weekday, we at YouTube Trends take a look at the most interesting videos and cultural phenomena on YouTube as they develop. We want take a moment to highlight some of what we've come across this week: We tracked the reaction across the country following the President's address on the death of Osama bin Laden. We studied how President Obama's correspondents' dinner remarks were the most watched ever on YouTube. We catalogued 10 different, creative, and funny ways high school studen ...

Canada briefs - May 6

William Shatner is being beamed back to his hometown this spring to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater, McGill University.

Star Trek 2 Gets J.J. Abrams' Full Attention After Super 8 Is Released! - MovieWeb

Star Trek 2 Gets J.J. Abrams' Full Attention After Super 8 Is Released! MovieWeb Star Trek 2, while eagerly awaited by new fans and old Trekkers, has been at the back of JJ Abrams' mind for the past year. It hasn't really been a priority, since he was busy throwing his heart in soul into this summer's mystery thriller Super 8. 'Star Trek 2' Update: JJ Abrams Returning To Star Fleet Once 'Super 8' WrapsMTV.com (blog) all 4 news articles » ...

You old romantics you…72 million live streams in 188 countries for the Royal Wedding on YouTube

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are YouTube's newest megastars. Though half the globe was still in darkness, YouTube users from across the world got wedding fever for the Royal Household's official live stream of the landmark wedding on The Royal Channel. The Royal Wedding was live streamed 72 million times around the world to 188 countries. Those who didn’t see it live still had an opportunity to don their fascinators and catch up with the re-broadcasts later in the day. When it was all sa ...

Video Guide Article on Star Trek IV

From the local (to Beckley WV) "Home Video Guide" which was available to videostore patrons, comes this October 1987 article on Star Trek in general, and the new movie out on VHS, " Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" in particular. First, the inside page which reproduces the VHS ad poster, and the table of contents. (Click on images to enlarge.) Sheen: "Sometime in the future, I guess around 2011 or so, I'll probably have to resort to acting nuts to stay in the public eye."Next, the article itsel ...

Captain's Log: First U.S. Astronaut in Space and the Next Ones, Sunpower, Planetary Alignments  It's the 50th anniversary of the first flight of a U.S. astronaut into space--the suborbital flight of Alan Shepard in Freedom 7.  What a thrill it was to watch this on TV as a kid in western Pennsylvania!  That I could watch it live was a huge gamble and a difference with the secret Soviet flights ...

In the Nation | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-05-06 - Philadelphia Inquirer

Kansas City Star In the Nation | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-05-06 Philadelphia Inquirer WASHINGTON - A federal commission Thursday recommended construction of a museum on the National Mall honoring the history of American Latinos. The commission submitted a report to Congress and the White House outlining details of the proposed $600 Locals welcome call for national Latino museumSan Gabriel Valley Tribune Commission recommends museum honoring US LatinosLos Angeles Times Commission seeks congr ...

William Campbell, played 'Star Trek' Klingon, dies at 87 at Motion Picture ... - Contra Costa Times

William Campbell, played 'Star Trek' Klingon, dies at 87 at Motion Picture Contra Costa Times William Campbell as Koloth in the iconic original "Star Trek" episode "The Trouble with Tribbles." He reprised the role in 1994 on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Campbell died Thursday at the Motion Picture Hospital and more » ...

ShatWatch: Behind The Scenes On ‘Weird or What’ + Shatner’s ‘Captains’ Update & Honorary Degree

William Shatner is adding another accolade. Star Trek’s original Kirk will be honored with an honorary degree from McGill University next month. In other Shatner news we have exclusive behind the scenes pictures of Bill filming the second season of Weird or What. We also have an update on Shatner’s The Captains documentary. Exclusive Photos: ...

Winners announced for Star Trek Online's Enterprise design contest - Joystiq

Winners announced for Star Trek Online's Enterprise design contest Joystiq A while back, Star Trek Online's development team asked players to submit their entries for the next generation of the starship Enterprise. If you're at all familiar with the years of fiction, of course, ...

Watch Zoe Saldana Get Revenge In ‘Colombiana’ Teaser + POLL: More Action For Uhura In Star Trek Sequel

Vengeance has a new name and it is Zoe Saldana. Star Trek’s new Uhura has often talked about aspiring to be an action movie heroine, and later this year she gets her first big chance starring in the Luc Besson produced revenge film Colombiana. Check out the first teaser trailer below. Zoe Saldana gets revenge in ...

The Music Of Leonard Nimoy Reborn In Animated Music Videos

In the late 60s Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy dabbled in music releasing a number of albums. Now some of that music has been reborn with a series of animated videos created by a fan. Today Nimoy tweeted a link to one of these videos, check it out and more below. Leonard Nimoy Sings – Animated YouTuber Brandyn ...

STO Update: Design New Enterprise Winner Revealed + Section 31 Uniforms

Today Cryptic has announced the winner (and runners up) of the Design the Next Enterprise Contest. Check them out below, plus a video showing off Star Trek Online’s new Section 31 uniforms. All that plus the latest STOked podcast. Star Trek Online’s New Enterprise Cryptic turned to the fans to help create the next Starship Enterprise to ...

William Shatner to receive honorary degree from McGill University

In fiction, he has beat the Kobayashi Maru, defeated space tyrant Khan and travelled in time.

Yeah, the iPad is amazing, and Skype is kinda like 'Star Trek.' But it's 2011 ... - Entertainment Weekly

Yeah, the iPad is amazing, and Skype is kinda like 'Star Trek.' But it's 2011 Entertainment Weekly There are many things about the times we live in that are truly we-really-do-live-in-the-21st-century amazing. The fact that the Osama bin Laden raid was unwittingly live-Tweeted by a guy living in Abbottabad, Pakistan I still find ...

DARPA Solicits Ideas for Sustainable Long-Term Space Travel - Escapist Magazine

DARPA Solicits Ideas for Sustainable Long-Term Space Travel Escapist Magazine DARPA has requested help from the general public to figure out how to make Star Trek a reality. If you haven't heard, the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) partnered up with NASA in 2010 to begin a project called the 100-Year Starship and more » ...

Star Trek's Zoe Saldana Shoots To Kill In Colombiana Trailer - Comic Book Resources

Monsters and Critics.com Star Trek's Zoe Saldana Shoots To Kill In Colombiana Trailer Comic Book Resources Columbia Pictures has debuted a slick-looking trailer for Colombiana, the action-thriller starring Zoe Saldana (Star Trek, The Losers) as a professional killer set on revenge. Directed by Olivier Megaton (Transporter 3, Taken 2), Colombiana Trailer Blasts InEmpire Online Zoe Saldana Takes Sweet, Sexy Revenge In 'Colombiana' TrailerThe Film Stage The Trailer for Colombiana, Starring Zoe Sal ...

Scholar Trek: Shatner to receive honorary degree from McGill University - The Canadian Press

Globe and Mail Scholar Trek: Shatner to receive honorary degree from McGill University The Canadian Press The 80-year-old former "Star Trek" star will be honoured during convocation on June 2. Shatner graduated from McGill in 1952 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. While studying there, he was president of McGill's radio workshop and was active in campus William Shatner to receive honorary degree from McGill UniversityGlobe and Mail Shatner to receive honourary degree from McGillMacl ...

Yelchin: Ready For Trek Sequel

While making the rounds to promote The Beaver, Anton Yelchin spoke briefly about Star Trek 2 and reprising the character of Chekov. Yelchin, like the other Star Trek 2 actors, has no idea when actual filming begins. “It should be at some point,” he said. “At some point, we will make it.” But Yelchin is ...

Shatner To Receive Honorary Degree

Star Trek‘s William Shatner will return home to receive an honorary degree from McGill University. Shatner graduated from McGill University in 1952, with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. According to the McGill University website, “McGill University will mark the achievements of one of its most celebrated alumni, Emmy-winning actor William Shatner, with the awarding of ...

Revolution X's 'Star Trek: TNG' Parody Streets Today - AVN News (press release)

Revolution X's 'Star Trek: TNG' Parody Streets Today AVN News (press release) Star Trek: The Next Generation: A XXX Parody beams down to retailers and e-tailers around the world today. From award-winning parody studios Revolution X and Digital Sin, Star Trek: The Next Generation: A XXX Parody is widely coveted by Trekkies and ...

Is Haley Reinhart the Next American Idol? - Us Magazine

Daily Mail Is Haley Reinhart the Next American Idol? Us Magazine As American Idol's Randy Jackson vehemently proclaimed on Wednesday's performance show, the remaining five contestants are "in it to win it." And while the five -- Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, James Durbin and Jacob Lusk (though not so much) What's the judges' beef with 'Idol' contestant Haley?Entertainment Weekly Watercooler: Idol May Be Out of LuskTV Guide 'American Idol': James Durbin, Haley Reinhart bring the 'wow ...

Star Trek Redshirt: Don't Buy This for Yourself - Technabob (blog)

Technabob (blog) Star Trek Redshirt: Don't Buy This for Yourself Technabob (blog) The term “Redshirt” is used by Trekkies and the people behind Star Trek to refer to characters or crew members that are usually quickly killed off, sometimes in groups. So if you're ever forced to buy a gift for someone you don't particularly care for, ...

STAR TREK EXCLUSIVE: Unpublished Interview with Chris Hemsworth on George Kirk - Comic Book Movie

Collider.com STAR TREK EXCLUSIVE: Unpublished Interview with Chris Hemsworth on George Kirk Comic Book Movie Before he became the god of thunder, Chris Hemsworth was temporarily captain of the USS Kelvin in JJ Abrams' Star Trek, and in this unpublished interview conducted by CBM's Ed Gross shortly before that film's release, he discussed his character of Yelchin excited about Star Trek 2Belfast Telegraph Exclusive: Anton Yelchin Talks THE BEAVER, ODD THOMAS, and the STAR TREK SequelCollider.com ...

Yelchin excited about Star Trek 2 - Belfast Telegraph

Yelchin excited about Star Trek 2 Belfast Telegraph Anton Yelchin has revealed his excitement about returning for the Star Trek sequel, although he has some trepidation. The Russian-born actor is set to reprise his role as Starfleet officer Pavel Chekhov in JJ Abrams' forthcoming follow-up, STAR TREK EXCLUSIVE: Unpublished Interview with Chris Hemsworth on George KirkComic Book Movie all 5 news articles » ...

Did Harsh Interrogation Tactics Lead To Bin Laden? - NPR

CBC.ca Did Harsh Interrogation Tactics Lead To Bin Laden? NPR To find Osama bin Laden, US officials first had to find the man who served as his courier. But the operation that killed the al-Qaida leader has stirred up some controversy: Some of the information about the courier may have come as the Osama bin Laden dead: torture unlocked bin Laden hideout ex-CIA man saysTelegraph.co.uk Brian Dickerson: Osama bin Laden's death does not validate tortureDetroit Free Press Suspect held by the CIA pro ...

Anton Yelchin Plans to Rewatch All Original Series Episodes to Prepare for ... - TrekWeb.com

TrekWeb.com Anton Yelchin Plans to Rewatch All Original Series Episodes to Prepare for TrekWeb.com By GustavoLeao / 17:24, 4 May 2011 / Star Trek: Nemesis HitFix posted a new video interview with Star Trek star Anton Yelchin and here is an excerpt, courtesy of TrekMovie.com. "It is exciting and kind of makes me a little nervous. and more » ...

Prince Charles visits D.C. - Washington Post

New York Times (blog) Prince Charles visits D.C. Washington Post The next-in-line to the British throne visits an urban farm in LeDroit Park, talks about sustainable farming and honors wounded service members as part of a three-day visit to Washington. Britain's Prince Charles receives a gift of flowers from Prince Charles sees Obama, urban farm, on US tourAFP Prince Charles Criticizes Govt Farm SubsidiesNPR Prince Charles' visitOregon fireGray wolves designation9&10 News UPI.com -The Guardian ...

Exclusive: Anton Yelchin Talks THE BEAVER, ODD THOMAS, and the STAR TREK Sequel - Collider.com

Collider.com Exclusive: Anton Yelchin Talks THE BEAVER, ODD THOMAS, and the STAR TREK Sequel Collider.com And, before he returns to the role of Chekov in the sequel to Star Trek, he will take on the title role of Odd Thomas, about a short-order cook with clairvoyant abilities who tries to prevent crime. During a recent exclusive interview with Collider, Anton Yelchin Plans to Rewatch All Original Series Episodes to Prepare for TrekWeb.com all 2 news articles » ...

Video of the Day: Phoenix CC Star Wars v Star Trek Commercial + Trek Celebs Celebrate Star Wars Day

Today, May 4th, is also known as "Star Wars Day," which is why you may see all sorts of "May the Fourth Be With You" greetings today on social media. In honor of that we share a new commercial for this month’s Phoenix Comic Con which takes on Star Trek v Star Wars. We also ...

The Smart Collector: Early Apple computer too common to command big bucks - Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Sentinel The Smart Collector: Early Apple computer too common to command big bucks Orlando Sentinel The show biz tag was that "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry once owned the machine, given to him by Apple. The sale garnered a lot of press because the machine had a direct link to Roddenberry, hero to legions of Trekkies. Another big deal was that and more » ...

10 surprising Star Wars Day facts: From the tea party tie to future hot mess ... - CultureMap Houston

CBC.ca 10 surprising Star Wars Day facts: From the tea party tie to future hot mess CultureMap Houston Caught yourself beside the water cooler at a loss for words as the IT guys gush about Star Wars Day? Personally, I had no idea that Star Wars was not a sequel to Star Trek, or that "Skywalker" is anything more than a strain of In a galaxy not so far, far awayCastanet.net Star Wars: The Complete Saga Reveals All on May 4thMovieWeb all 309 news articles » ...

CBS Announces New Star Trek Products for 2011 and 2012 - TrekWeb.com

TrekWeb.com CBS Announces New Star Trek Products for 2011 and 2012 TrekWeb.com By GustavoLeao / 15:07, 4 May 2011 / Gaming NEW YORK – May 4, 2011 – CBS Consumer Products is warping into 2011 with a new slate of Star Trek products hitting retail during the next year. Everything from apparel, board games, character busts and 2011 To Bring New Star Trek MerchandiseTrek Today all 2 news articles » ...

'Star Trek' actor William Campbell dead at 84 - MassLive.com

Los Angeles Times 'Star Trek' actor William Campbell dead at 84 MassLive.com By The Republican Entertainment Desk startrek.comWilliam Campbell as Klingon Capt. Koloth in the 1967 "Star Trek" epsiode "The Trouble with Tribbles." Actor William Campbell, who played the heavy in episodes of Star Trek, has passed at the age of 84. William Campbell dies at 87; actor had numerous film, TV rolesLos Angeles Times William Campbell, Played 'Star Trek' Klingon, Dies at 87New York Times S ...

Dominic Keaton On How He “Loved” Enterprise Finale & His Star Trek 2009 Auditions

One of the more controversial elements of the four-year run of Star Trek: Enterprise was the series finale featuring TNG guest stars. In a neww interview, Enterprise actor Dominic Keating breaks from his co-stars and expresses "love" for the often-derided episode. The actor also talks about his auditions for the 2009 Star Trek movie. Details ...

CBS Announces New Licenses For Star Trek Games, Toys, Collectibles & Apparel Coming In 2011/12

CBS Consumer Products has just announced new Star Trek products coming over the next year, including Mr. Potato Head toys, Titan Busts, Bandai games, Mighty Fine apparel, Pez Candy. Details below. Press Release NEW STAR TREK PRODUCTS TO FILL THE GALAXY THROUGH 2011 AND BEYOND NEW YORK – May 4, 2011 – CBS Consumer Products is warping ...

LA Star Trek Screening w/ Meyer, Orci, Kurtzman & Lindelof + More May & June Events/Appearances

May and June are chock full of Star Trek events including a just-announced L.A. Star Trek double-feature with Orci, Kurtzman, Lindelof and Nick Meyers. There are also lots of conventions (including two official Trek Cons), book signings/appearances and even a Star Trek-themed night for a baseball team in Illinois. Meyer, Orci, Kurtzman and Lindelof to ...

Anton Yelchin Excited & Nervous About Star Trek Sequel – Plans To Rewatch TOS To Prepare

Star Trek’s Anton Yelchin has recently said he doesn’t know anything about the Star Trek sequel, but in a new interview he does talk about how he is both excited and nervous to return to the role of Chekov and how he plans to again do research to prepare for the film. Details below, plus ...