The Iconfactory released today their last set of icons based on the new 'Star Trek' movie in theaters May 7th. These icons include the tricorder, phaser, communicator, Starfleet delta shield, United Federeation of Planets logo, what looks like a Starfleet Academy ring, and the USS Enterprise. Paramount Pictures partnered with the Iconfactory to release several themed icons and wallpapers over a three week period..

According to TVShowsOnDVD.com, CBS Studios will be releasing two brand new DVDs on May 12th. Entitled 'The Best of Star Trek: The Original Series' and 'The Best of Star Trek: The Next Generation', each disc will continue four episodes from both series and have a suggested retail price of $14.99.

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BBC News has posted a series of new photos from the London Premiere of 'Star Trek' held yesterday, April 20th. Included in the series are some candid shots of the cast as well as a few fans that were lucky enough to attend.

View the photos here.

As reported on Gibson.com, Gibson CEO and Chairman Henry Juszkiewicz presented William Shatner with a Custom Acoustic Gibson guitar on Friday, April 17.  The Shat was in Nashville to celebrate the release of 'William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet'.

As reported by Trek Today, Nokia and Verizon have launched a new promotional website containing product tie-ins for the new J.J. Abrams film 'Star Trek'

...fans awaiting the release of Star Trek XI can keep busy with activities on a new Star Trek XI promotional site which offers games, a contest and downloads now, with the promise of more to come. (source Trek Today)

The Hollywood Report has posted it's review of the new J.J. Abrams film 'Star Trek' opening on May 7th.

The official Star Trek movie site has posted a Flickr slideshow of photos from the UK premiere of 'Star Trek'.

The photos include the red (well, blue) carpet event and pics of the cast. The slideshow is being updated throughout the day as the event unfolds.

You can see the slideshow here.

Mogulus.com has a live stream of the UK 'Star Trek' Premiere direct from london.  The stream is no longer live ,but there is a recap including interviews and red carpet action.

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According to WENN (via Yahoo News UK), J.J. Abrams originally approached Matt Damon (The Bourne Trilogy / Good Will Hunting) to take on the role of James T. Kirk, but Damon turned him down.