Zoe Saldana (Uhura) has always been a big sci-fi fan
As reported on The Insider, Zoe Saldana has always been a big sci-fi fan. "I’m a Star Wars fan, but I love the whole 'Alien' legacy. My favorite was the second one, because of Ripley [Sigourney Weaver]. She was such a feisty creature -- strong and still very motherly."
Zoe plays Uhura in the upcoming 'Star Trek' set for release May 7th.
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Ruin 'Star Trek' Photoshop Contest
Gizmodo asked it's readers to 'ruin the upcoming Star Trek movie'. With an outpouring of submissions, readers sent in everything from Jar-Jar Binks on the bridge of the enterprise to Worf as the Shamwow Guy. Sifting through the entries they've narrowed it down to 80 and awarded first, second, and third place.
Star Trek Fans Asked To Help Doctors Without Borders
Star Trek Movie Fundraiser is putting Star Trek fans to task by asking them to help Doctors Without Borders.
Eric Bana On Details Mag Cover In May
Eric Bana, who plays Nero in the upcoming J.J. Abrams film 'Star Trek', will be featured in the May issue of Details Magazine. In the article he talks about living in Melbourne, life as a stand up comic, and his love for racing.
"When it comes to projects, I'm kind of like a wine taster—all the labels are taken off," he says. "Melbourne is just the right amount of distance that I can make decisions that are not influenced by fear or hype or FOMO—fear of missing out."
Nimoy & Frakes At FX Show Orlando This Weekend
If you're in the Orlando Florida area this weekend you have chance to see Leonard Nimoy and Jonathan Frakes at the 20th Anniversary FX Show International.
Billed as the coolest show on earth, the FX show is pop culture convention featuring stars from comics, sc-fi, horror, and sports genres. The show is expected to bring 20,000 fans from all over the country to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Esurance Presents 'Star Trek' Movie Night At SF Giants Game
Esurance, the online auto insurance company, is presenting Star Trek Movie Night at AT&T Park on Monday, April 27, when the San Francisco Giants take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:15 p.m. PT. Star Trek Movie Night celebrates the May 8 theatrical release of director J.J. Abrams' upcoming film, "Star Trek." Star Trek Movie Night includes a special ticket offer for fans to participate in Star Trek themed activities, most notably the pre-game Ultimate Trekkie costume contest.
Preview - Star Trek: The Next Generation Vol. 1 Comic
Reported on earlier today, the new Star Trek: The Next Generation Vol. 1 comic is set for release tomorrow. Comixology.com has a 10 page preview of the manga.
Iconfactory Releases 'Star Trek' themed Goodies
The Iconfactory released today their first set of icons based on the new 'Star Trek' movie, in theaters May 8th. These icons include 3 folder icons themed after branches of Starfleet (Command, Sciences, and Engineering). The last icon is simply a trek folder icon containing the Starfleet Insiginia.
Paramount Pictures partnered with the Iconfactory to release several themed icons and wallpapers over a three week period..
Paramount Continues Viral Marketing w/ New Images
Scifi Wire recently received a flash drive containing a new 'Star Trek' movie image and several desktop wallpapers. The new image is of an infant Spock from the upcoming movie. Also included were desktop wallpapers designed by Zuper Blahq.
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