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February, 2012

Expanded Star Trek VI Soundtrack to be Released by Intrada

February 27, 2012 By TrekNews.net Staff In Merchandise, Music, Star Trek: TOS

Intrada has announced the release of a newly remastered and expanded 2-CD version of the Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country soundtrack, composed and conducted by Cliff Eidelman.

The first disc will contain a one-hour updated 22-track film score along with four additional tracks. The second disc contains the original 13-track score.

Intrada is currently accepting pre-orders for the set for $24.99 USD.

Track listing:

DISC ONE: THE FILM SCORE

01. Overture 3:02
02. The Incident 1:09
03. Spacedock/Clear All Moorings* 1:59
04. Spock’s Wisdom 3:13
05. Guess Who’s Coming 0:49
06. Assassination 2:16
07. Surrender for Peace 2:48
08. The Death of Gorkon 2:07
09. The Trial/Morally Unjust Evidence 1:13
10. Sentencing 1:02
11. Rura Penthe/First Sight of Rura Penthe 4:09
12. Alien Fight 1:05
13. First Evidence/The Search 1:33
14. Escape From Rura Penthe 5:35
15. The Mirror 1:17
16. Revealed 2:48
17. Mind Meld 2:06
18. Dining on Ashes 1:01
19. The Battle for Peace/The Final Chance for Peace/The Final Count 8:15
20. The Undiscovered Country 1:07
21. Sign Off* 3:16
22. Star Trek VI End Credits Suite 6:17

Total Time: 58:07

EXTRAS

23. Trailer* (take 10) 2:23
24. Guess Who’s Coming (alternate) 0:51
25. Sign Off* (alternate) 3:31
26. Trailer* (take 2) 2:20

Total Time: 9:01
Total Disc Time: 67:14

DISC TWO: THE ORIGINAL 1991 SOUNDTRACK ALBUM

Produced by Cliff Eidelman

01. Overture 2:57
02. An Incident 0:53
03. Clear All Moorings* 1:39
04. Assassination 4:45
05. Surrender for Peace 2:46
06. Death of Gorkon 1:10
07. Rura Penthe 4:22
08. Revealed 2:38
09. Escape From Rura Penthe 5:34
10. Dining on Ashes 1:00
11. The Battle for Peace 8:03
12. Sign Off* 3:13
13. Star Trek VI Suite 6:18

Total Disc Time: 45:17

*Contains “Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)” by
Alexander Courage and Gene Roddenberry

More information from Intrada:

Blast for Star Trek music fans! World premiere 2-CD release of complete soundtrack for sixth feature film in wildly popular Paramount Pictures franchise, directed by Nicholas Meyer, starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley and Oscar-winner Christopher Plummer. Cliff Eidelman scores for first time in series not with customary fanfare-march approach but with incredibly dark, powerful material, mirroring serious tone of film. Ideas often play in cellos, basses, low brass. Eidelman also displays gift for powerhouse percussion writing. In spotlight as well are aggressive, tour-de-force action cues requiring high degree of player technique, especially from horns, trumpets. Arguably the most challenging Trek score to perform! Emphasis on darker sonorities notwithstanding, score does allow for bright, energetic theme where appropriate, especially in dynamite finish with cast “Sign Off” and “End Credits” music. Intrada release, courtesy Universal Music & Paramount Pictures and part of Paramount restoration series of each Trek score, also offers alternates plus both dynamic trailer scores, to date the only original trailer scores recorded for a Star Trek film. Take 10 version with arresting high trumpet triplets is particularly memorable! CD 2 presents original 1991 album with composer’s unique musical assembly. Complete score mastered from Mitsubishi digital 2-track stereo session masters recorded at 20th Century Fox, trailers mixed from 2″ 24-track analog masters recorded at Sony Pictures. Lukas Kendall produces, supervises entire project with composer, Neil Bulk edits, Mike Matessino mixes, masters, Jeff Bond scribes authoritative notes. Cliff Eidelman conducts.

To pre-order, visit Intrada.

Update on Larry Nemecek’s “Con of Wrath” Documentary + Special Donor Upgrade Offer

February 27, 2012 By Brian Wilkins In Merchandise, News

Today, we have a special update from Star Trek author, historian and The Con of Wrath documentarian, Larry Nemecek.

Larry sent over the following update regarding the upcoming release along with a special donor upgrade offer, which ends Monday night.

In the spirit of Oscars weekend, today marks the last day of our “donor upgrade special” for THE CON OF WRATH documentary’s “crowdfunding” program—through midnight tonight — where you get a bump up in thank-you goodies to the next stated level. Everyone still gets a screen credit, too.

It’s all part of our first phase of filming for “The Con of Wrath”—using a lot of can-do, hands-on donations from fans in return for screen credit and customary fan thank-you gifts — on eight levels ranging from just $10 and $25 on up, using the PayPal Donation system.

And this “special” expiring tonight helps jump-start our spring filming sessions for the documentary, with a reward “upgrade” for fans who can help with a donation from $10 to $500 in Phase I of filming.

If you have not heard of THE CON OF WRATH—either the original 1982 Ultimate Fantasy “meltdown to miracle” landmark Trek debacle in Houston, or our documentary about it now filming after a few sessions in L.A., Seattle and of course Houston—you can check out conofwrath.com, which sports a sneak-peek chat with Harve Bennett and Walter Koenig.

Starlog founder & Con of Wrath emcee Kerry O’Quinn with Larry Nemecek

For those who haven’t seen it yet, watch The Con of Wrath teaser video below.

Visit Larry’s Con of Wrath website for more information on the project.

WATCH: Zoe Saldana Says JJ Abrams is “Very Upset” over Leaked Photos

February 26, 2012 By Brian Wilkins In Interview, Star Trek 2013

On Saturday, at the Independent Spirit Awards, MTV spoke with actress Zoe Saldana on the red carpet. Saldana discussed J.J. Abrams’ reaction to the recently leaked photos from the set of the Star Trek sequel.

“J.J. was very upset,” she said. “I have to say that. It’s not going to stop people from intruding, but they are, and it’s such a bummer because it only hurts them by stealing away the surprise.”

The leaked photos featured Saldana as Uhura as well as her Star Trek co-star Zachary Quinto as Spock as they battled the films villain, Benedict Cumberbatch on what’s being described as a “space barge.”

Watch the video below.

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Leaked Photos from the Set of Star Trek Sequel

February 26, 2012 By TrekNews.net Staff In Photos, Star Trek 2013

SPOILER WARNING

On Friday, MTV posted a few unofficial photos from the set of the Star Trek sequel, which began filming in January.

The first photo shows Zachary Quinto as Spock giving Benedict Cumberbatch the Vulcan “nerve pinch” while standing on what’s described as a “space barge” set.

It should be noted that Cumberpatch’s shirt has a starfleet logo.

The second photo features Zoe Saldana as Uhura, holding a phaser as she approaches Cumberbatch’s character.

Zoe Saldana approaches Benedict Cumberbatch

Zachary Quinto as Spock battles Benedict Cumberbatch

[Source: MTV]

Paramount Extends Deal with Bad Robot

February 25, 2012 By TrekNews.net Staff In News

Paramount Pictures and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot have extended their exclusive agreement through December 2015.

In the six years Paramount and Bad Robot have worked together, they’ve produced Mission: Impossible III, Cloverfield, Star Trek, Morning Glory, Super 8 and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. As readers are well aware, they’re currently working on the Star Trek sequel.

Read the press release below.

PRESS RELEASE

Paramount and Bad Robot Extend First look Deal

HOLLYWOOD, CA (February 22, 2012) – Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc., and Bad Robot Productions jointly today announced an extension of their exclusive, first-look agreement through December 2015.

The prolific production company, whose original first look deal with Paramount began in 2006, is currently shooting the next installment of the studio’s Star Trek franchise. Once again, Abrams is directing and Bad Robot is producing the tent-pole, which will be released in 3D on May 17, 2013.

“J.J. is a unique talent and a captivating storyteller,” said Brad Grey, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures. “J.J., Bryan Burk and the whole Bad Robot team are an integral part of Paramount and we’re proud to continue our collaboration. Their pictures have extraordinary resonance around the world and we’re so pleased Paramount will be their home for years to come.”

“Brad, Rob, Adam and the whole Paramount team have given Bad Robot truly incredible support, a fun and smart collaborative environment and access to the best film distribution people in the business. I couldn’t be happier knowing that Bad Robot features will remain at Paramount,” said Abrams.

Bad Robot’s previous project with Paramount was “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.” The film, which was produced by Bad Robot, to date has brought in over $600 million in global box office revenue. Bad Robot and Paramount’s creative partnership has resulted in great success over the last 6 years. In addition to the above mentioned films, projects between the companies have included: 2006’s “Mission: Impossible III,” 2008’s “Cloverfield,” 2009’s “Star Trek,” 2010’s “Morning Glory,” and 2011’s “Super 8.”

WATCH: William Shatner Talks Broadway on ‘The View’

February 21, 2012 By Brian Wilkins In Celebrity, Interview, Star Trek: TOS

On Monday, Star Trek‘s original Captain Kirk, William Shatner appeared on ABC’s morning talk show, The View.

During his appearance, Shatner discussed his return to Broadway after 50 years with his new show, Shatner’s World, with the show’s hosts Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s Whoopi Goldberg.

He discussed making some adjustments to the show, since it’s debut in Australia and last year’s Canadian tour. When the opportunity presented itself to bring the show to Broadway, Shatner said he had to bring it to a “higher standard.”

Shatner said his biggest fear was the possibility of the show failing and people walking out while he was on stage.

He said when the show opened he received “great notices” and after all the worry, he began thinking about “women and food — the important things.”

“They can expect to be entertained of course.” Shatner said, discussing what fans can expect from the show.

William Shatner’s One-Man Broadway Show Kicks Off This Week + Full US Tour Schedule

February 16, 2012 By TrekNews.net Staff In Celebrity, Events, Star Trek: TOS

William Shatner’s one-man show, “Shatner’s World” kicked off on Tuesday night at the Music Box Theatre in New York City. Following a three-week stint on Broadway, the two-hour show will then transition to a US tour with fifteen dates currently scheduled.

“I’m looking forward to taking this show on the road and playing for audiences across the country,” said Shatner. “It’s taken me 80 years to get this show right!”

Music Box Theatre Schedule

February 14 at 8:00 PM
February 15 at 8:00 PM
February 16 at 8:00 PM
February 17 at 8:00 PM
February 18 at 8:00 PM
February 19 at 3:00 PM
February 20 at 8:00 PM
February 21 at 7:00 PM
February 23 at 8:00 PM
February 24 at 8:00 PM
February 25 at 2:00 PM
February 25 at 8:00 PM
February 26 at 3:00 PM
February 27 at 8:00 PM
March 1 at 8:00 PM
March 2 at 8:00 PM
March 3 at 2:00 PM
March 3 at 8:00 PM
March 4 at 3:00 PM

US Tour Schedule

March 10 Los Angeles, CA Pantages Theatre
March 11 San Francisco, CA Orpheum Theatre
March 13 Philadelphia, PA Merriam Theater
March 15 Minneapolis, MN Orpheum Theatre
March 16 Chicago, IL Auditorium Theatre
March 18 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theatre
March 20 Denver, CO Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre
March 22 Dallas, TX Majestic Theatre
March 23 Houston, TX Jones Hall
April 12 St. Louis, MO Peabody Opera House
April 13 Cincinnati, OH Proctor and Gamble Hall
April 14 Cleveland, OH State Theatre
April 15 Columbus, OH Ohio Theatre
April 17 Charlotte, NC Blumenthal Center
April 19 Detroit, MI Opera House

About Shatner’s World

In SHATNER’S WORLD…a one man force of nature delivers a larger than life performance complete with his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling and select musical selections in his inimitable style.

Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and even some poignant moments, you will experience William Shatner ‘s phenomenal path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon, brilliantly creating the larger-than-life and most important character he has ever played, William Shatner.

Creative Team

SCOTT FARIS (Director) directed Bette Midler’s last show, The Showgirl Must Go On, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, recently seen on HBO. He has directed Chicago, The Musical, in over a dozen languages in seventeen countries around the world. His arena spectacular, Walking With Dinosaurs, garnered rave reviews in Australia, the US and the UK and had record-breaking, sell-out runs at both New York’s Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena. He took over the helm on the original Leslie Bricusse musical, Sammy at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, which enjoyed a sold out run. In Las Vegas, he directed EFX! starring Michael Crawford, and he was part of the production team that created the amazing Siegfried & Roy at the Mirage Hotel. He has also worked as a directing consultant for Cirque Du Soleil. Scott started his career as an actor in musicals, among them A Chorus Line. He honed his directing skills by working as a production stage manager for some of the best directors on Broadway on many Tony Award winning productions such as City of Angels, Les Miserables, Cabaret, Cats, Grease, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Children of a Lesser God, and non-award winning but still legendary productions like Busker Alley and Whistle Down The Wind.

EDWARD PIERCE (Scenic Design) operates a NYC-based design studio specializing in the production design of Broadway, touring, and international stage productions. Notable Broadway collaborations include: the Tony Award-winning scenic design for Wicked (including all worldwide adaptations); Billy Elliot; 9 to 5 – The Musical; The Pirate Queen; Aida; Ragtime; Bring in ‘da Noise / Bring in ‘da Funk;and The Tempest. Select designs include: The Gazillion Bubble Show national tour; Pope Benedict XVI’s Pastoral Visit to New York – the Mass at Yankee Stadium; The Long Red Road (Goodman Theatre, dir. Philip Seymour Hoffman); The Lark (Stratford Festival); Caryl Churchill’s A Number with Sam Shepard; Hughie with Brian Dennehy; Tell Me on a Sunday (Kennedy Center); The Who’s Tommy (national tour).

KEN BILLINGTON (Lighting Design). 95 Broadway shows including Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway, Chicago, The Scottsboro Boys, Sondheim on Sondheim, White Christmas, Title of Show, The Drowsy Chaperone, Footloose, Sweeney Todd and revivals of Bye Bye Birdie, Finian’s Rainbow, Dreamgirls, Sunday in the Park with George, Annie, Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Numerous touring productions including 9 to 5, High School Musical, High School Musical 2, Riverdance. Celebrity acts worldwide for Lily Tomlin, Ann-Margret, Shirley MacLaine, Liberace, Juliet Prowse, Lisa Minnelli and Chita Rivera. Other: Seaworld: Shamu Rocks, Shamu One Ocean, Disneyland: Fantasmic!, Bally’s Las Vegas: Jubilee!, Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular 27 years. Awards: Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Lumen (Architecture), Ace (Television).

PETER FITZGERALD (Sound Design). Ghetto Klown, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Burn the Floor, Freckleface Strawberry. He isPresident of Sound Associates, Inc. and CEO of GPRRecords.com, a new record company established in 2010. Noted designs: Will Farrell’s Your Welcome America,New York Philharmonic’s 2010 Production of Sondheim’s 80th Birthday Celebration, Movin’ Out, Paul Simon’s The Capeman, The Will Rogers Follies, 42nd Street, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, City of Angels and The Life. Noted plays: Blithe Spirit, The Odd Couple, M. Butterfly and The Beauty Queen of Leenane.

To purchase tickets, visit Shatner’s World.

Syfy to Air 11-Hour TNG Marathon

February 15, 2012 By TrekNews.net Staff In Star Trek: TNG, Television

Beginning Thursday at 8:00 AM, Syfy will air an 11-hour Star Trek: The Next Generation marathon. Episodes scheduled to air include “Homeward,” “Sub Rosa,” “Lower Decks,” “Thine Own Self,” “Masks, Eye of the Beholder,” “Genesis,” “Journey’s End,” “Firstborn,” “Bloodlines” and “Emergence.”

Immediately following the marathon, Syfy will air Star Trek: Insurrection at 7:00 PM.

Full Schedule

08:00 AM Homeward

09:00 AM Sub Rosa

10:00 AM Lower Decks

11:00 AM Thine Own Self

12:00 PM Masks

01:00 PM Eye Of The Beholder

02:00 PM Genesis

03:00 PM Journey’s End

04:00 PM Firstborn

05:00 PM Bloodlines

06:00 PM Emergence

07:00 PM Star Trek: Insurrection

For more information, visit Syfy.

New Star Trek Toys from Hasbro Coming in 2013

February 11, 2012 By TrekNews.net Staff In Merchandise, Star Trek 2013

A new line of Star Trek toys, in support of the upcoming film sequel, is scheduled to be released from Hasbro next year.

Hasbro’s KRE-O line will feature KRE-O bricks, as well as new KREON figures, including Kirk and Spock.

“As a global branded play company, Hasbro delivers the best properties in a variety of formats to consumers around the world. We’re excited to offer fans the opportunity to experience icons of Star Trek in exhilarating new ways with our KRE-O building sets as well as with new role-play items and more.” he added.

PRESS RELEASE

HASBRO TEAMS UP WITH CBS CONSUMER PRODUCTS FOR Star Trek TOY LINE

Product Line Fueled By Upcoming Major Motion Picture in 2013 to Include
KRE-O Star Trek Building Sets and More

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – FEBRUARY 10, 2012 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today it has entered into agreement with CBS Consumer Products to manufacture and globally market a variety of products based on the Star Trek property beginning in 2013. The toy line will launch in support of the Star Trek movie sequel from Paramount Pictures, which will open May 17, 2013.

Leading the product offering from Hasbro will be a line of premium KRE-O Star Trek building sets featuring fantastical spaceships and legendary characters from the franchise. The KRE-O Star Trek sets will offer high-quality KRE-O bricks as well as new KREON figures in the likeness of popular characters. Among its additional new play experiences, Hasbro will also offer robust line of roleplay toys for kids and fans to act out the intergalactic saga as well as select new figures.

“The Star Trek property is an entertainment giant known by millions across the globe and Hasbro is thrilled to be working with CBS Consumer Products to bring the franchise to life in toy form,” said John Frascotti, chief marketing officer, Hasbro, Inc. “As a global branded play company, Hasbro delivers the best properties in a variety of formats to consumers around the world. We’re excited to offer fans the opportunity to experience icons of Star Trek in exhilarating new ways with our KRE-O building sets as well as with new roleplay items and more.”

“Hasbro and Star Trek have always been known as innovative brands,” said Liz Kalodner, Executive Vice President and General Manager of CBS Consumer Products. “Bringing them together in this new toy line will give fans of the entire Star Trek franchise new ways to experience the final frontier, including the first complete construction program.”

Star Trek will mark the third major entertainment property to be featured in the KRE-O line from Hasbro. The Company successfully introduced the KRE-O brand in 2011 with building sets featuring its globally popular TRANSFORMERS characters. In 2012 Hasbro continues the KRE-O TRANSFORMERS line and is introducing KRE-O BATTLESHIP building sets based on its gaming property and upcoming live action movie BATTLESHIP, from Universal Pictures. More details about Hasbro’s Star Trek product offerings will be announced at a later date.

About Hasbro:
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

About CBS:
CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company’s extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films. Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.

[Quote source: StarTrek.com]

William Shatner Praises Chris Pine as Captain Kirk

February 9, 2012 By Brian Wilkins In Interview, Star Trek 2013, Star Trek: TOS

William Shatner Praises Chris Pine as Captain Kirk

Last weekend, William Shatner appeared at the Wizard World convention in New Orleans.

During a Q&A session with the crowd, Shatner was asked if he ever hated Captain Kirk. “Last night we were having dinner (on Bourbon Street), and the waiter comes up and says, ‘What would you like?’ I said ‘Oysters.’ And he said, ‘Beam me up, Scotty!’ I mean, come on. On the other hand, I would not have been here ordering those oysters if it hadn’t been for Captain Kirk. It’s a two-edged sword. Imagine getting to do the things I’ve done as a result of playing the part of Captain Kirk.”

Shatner went on to discuss Chris Pine as Star Trek‘s new Captain Kirk. “He’s a lovely young man, who is really talented and looks really good,” Shatner said. “He’s got the demeanor, the body and the voice. So along with being a good actor, he’s got all the right equipment.”

[Source: StarTrek.com]

Photo credit: Epix

What Geordi Really Sees Through His Visor [Webcomic]

February 3, 2012 By TrekNews.net Staff In Humor, Star Trek: TNG

The webcomic below by Caldwell Tanner and Patrick Cassels shows what it really looks like aboard the Enterprise D through the visor of Geordi La Forge.

Follow Caldwell Tanner on Twitter.

[Source: College Humor]

Chris Pine Says Star Trek Sequel Filming Has Been “Fantastic”

February 2, 2012 By TrekNews.net Staff In News, Star Trek 2013

The new Captain James T. Kirk, Chris Pine took some time away from filming the next installment of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek to attend the premiere of his latest film This Means War.

During the premiere, Pine told Radio Times that the filming of the sequel thus far has been “fantastic.”

He went on to discuss the cast additions of Alice Eve and Benedict Cumberbatch, saying “They’re getting on great. We have a really good, warm, inclusive group from the first one and I think everybody’s kind of getting the hang of things and fitting in quite nicely.”

The Star Trek sequel began production January and is scheduled to be released to theaters on May 17th, 2013.

[Source: Radio Times]