The Star Trek: The Next Generation Blu-ray sampler The Next Level is available starting today, January 31, 2012 and TrekNews.net has a review of the three episode collection. There's a lot to like about this sampler set, from its nearly immaculate 1080p high definition transfer to its dig [...]
01.31.2012| Merchandise, Star Trek: TNG | John Tenuto
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From 1981 until 1986, RCA marketed the precursor to the modern DVD known as the CED (Capacitance Electronic Discs) or VideoDiscs. Star Trek episodes and films have always been a popular choice for new home entertainment formats, appearing as reel to reel films, BetaMax and VHS tapes, CD-ROMs [...]
01.25.2012| Collector's Corner, Merchandise | John Tenuto
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Westland Giftware continues its line of useable Star Trek items in 2012 with four new offerings. The first is a 10” Captain Kirk Cookie Jar, a companion piece to the previous released Spock jar. Last year, Westland Giftware premiered three 4.5” coffee mugs with unique delta insignia h [...]
12.30.2011| Collector's Corner, Merchandise | John Tenuto
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On December 28, 1932, in Illinois, Nichelle Nichols was born. Singer, dancer, actress, and writer, Nichelle Nichols continues to be an inspiration 79 years later to generations of Star Trek fans. Collecting Uhura and Nichelle Nichols memorabilia takes on a special meaning when considering the char [...]
12.28.2011| Birthdays, Merchandise, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
1 Comment![New Spock Statue Coming in 2012 from Hollywood Collectibles [Pics]](http://www.treknews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/spock-statue-sm-150x150.jpg)
Some fascinating news for Star Trek collectors! The Hollywood Collectibles Group announced this week the third in its continuing line of Star Trek statues. The latest release, Mr. Spock, stands at 1/6th scale. Made of heavyweight polystone, this hand painted statue features a 12” tall Spock st [...]
12.17.2011| Collector's Corner, Merchandise, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
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Before the Internet and tablets, radio programs were a popular source of entertainment and a potent promotional strategy. For the premiere of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, The Source, a popular radio network for young adults, featured an hour long program called The Voyage of Star Trek. Premi [...]
12.13.2011| Audio, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
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This year is 123rd annual Rose Parade, a New Year’s Day tradition preceding the Rose Bowl football game. 2012 is also the 100th anniversary of Paramount Pictures, and to celebrate, the studio has created a float that prominently features the U.S.S. Enterprise amidst other Paramount film icons [...]
12.12.2011| Events, News, Television | John Tenuto
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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country premiered 20 years ago today, on December 6th, 1991, the last feature film with the original crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Directed by Nicholas Meyer, it often vies with The Wrath of Khan and The Voyage Home as the best of the original movies. To celeb [...]
12.6.2011| Birthdays, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
3 Comments![Trek Nation: A Star Trek Documentary Like No Other [Review]](http://www.treknews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/trek-nation-review-150x150.jpg)
The documentary Trek Nation premiered on the Science Channel on November 30th, after more than 7 years of production, detailing the universal journey of a son searching to understand his roots. The film follows Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, who passed a [...]
12.1.2011| Review | John Tenuto
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home celebrates its 25th anniversary today. Its premiere provided fans with many great collectibles. In celebration of Star Trek IV, TrekNews.net presents a look at some of the best collectibles from the film. Interestingly, travelling back in time to learn about Sta [...]
11.26.2011| Collector's Corner, Merchandise | John Tenuto
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June 4th 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Nicholas Meyer’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. To celebrate the "Khaniversary," Titan Merchandise will be releasing a new maxi bust in their limited edition Star Trek Masterpiece Collection: Khan! At 8” tall, the three qua [...]
11.21.2011| Merchandise, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
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William Shatner’s new two-disc album, Seeking Major Tom blends the best elements of Shatner’s previous albums, Transformed Man and Has Been. Similar to Transformed Man, Seeking Major Tom is a concept album. The concept has to do with uncertainty about the future and without trying to analyze [...]
11.4.2011| Merchandise, Review | John Tenuto
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Collector’s Corner: Looking Back at the 1982 Star Trek CEDs
Scott Bakula Added to 2012 Las Vegas Star Trek Convention
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