"Star Trek III: The Search For Spock" is a memorable entry into the "Trek" canon for several reasons. The 1984 movie hesitantly followed up franchise high point "The Wrath of Kahn," introduced new Federation starship designs, and resurrected everyone's favorite half-human, half-Vulcan officer, played by Leonard Nimoy. "The Search For Spock" is a story for Spock lovers, and though it doesn't quite match the thrilling emotional and narrative highs of its predecessors, it still feels like "Star Trek" boldly going where it never has before. Unfortunately, though, there's one thing "Star Trek III" is missing: Kirstie Alley's Vulcan junior Lieutenant Saavik.
Saavik does appear in "The Search For Spock," but future "Cheers" star Alley is missing, replaced by actor Robin Curtis. Curtis does a fine job as Saavik and would go on to reprise the role in the next "Star Trek" film as well, but the recast is jarring for close watchers of the saga.
Saavik does appear in "The Search For Spock," but future "Cheers" star Alley is missing, replaced by actor Robin Curtis. Curtis does a fine job as Saavik and would go on to reprise the role in the next "Star Trek" film as well, but the recast is jarring for close watchers of the saga.
- 1/25/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Clockwise from bottom left: Billy Bob Thornton in Bad Santa (Miramax), Ed Asner in Elf (New Line Cinema), and Edmund Gwenn in Miracle On 34th Street (20th Century Flox)Graphic: The A.V. Club
Tis the season to talk movie Santas. With Christmas upon us, we decided to dig deep into...
Tis the season to talk movie Santas. With Christmas upon us, we decided to dig deep into...
- 12/22/2023
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
In Nicholas Meyer's 1991 film "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," the usual crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-a was joined by a new member of the senior staff, Lieutenant Valeris (Kim Cattrall). Valeris, Trekkies will be able to tell you, was initially meant to be the character of Saavik, played by Kirstie Alley in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" and by Robin Curtis in "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" and "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home." According to a DVD commentary track provided by longtime "Star Trek" designer Mike Okuda, Saavik was changed into a new character when show creator Gene Roddenberry objected to the character's unexpected turn to villainy. Valeris proves to be in league with some of the villains of "Star Trek VI," you see, and Roddenberry couldn't abide a turncoat.
Additionally, Cattrall didn't like the idea of being the third actress to play the same role.
Additionally, Cattrall didn't like the idea of being the third actress to play the same role.
- 12/16/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The "Star Trek" franchise was nearing a crossroads in 1986. 20 years after the premiere of The Original Series on NBC, moviegoers were showing up in significant numbers to follow the big-screen exploits of Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise. But while 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" and 1984's "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" were hits for Paramount (they both grossed in the $78 million range domestically), they were not blockbusters. So when stars William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy asked for salary bumps, the studio had some tough decisions to make.
Paramount almost received an unexpected windfall when their under-contract box office juggernaut, Eddie Murphy, asked to be in the fourth "Star Trek" movie. Murphy had just starred in "Beverly Hills Cop," the highest-grossing movie of 1984, and, as a hardcore Trekker, wanted to be a part of Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi universe. The studio was thrilled,...
Paramount almost received an unexpected windfall when their under-contract box office juggernaut, Eddie Murphy, asked to be in the fourth "Star Trek" movie. Murphy had just starred in "Beverly Hills Cop," the highest-grossing movie of 1984, and, as a hardcore Trekker, wanted to be a part of Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi universe. The studio was thrilled,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
‘Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan’ (Photo © 2002 by Paramount Pictures)
Created by the late Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek has been around in one form or another since the first episode of Star Trek: The Original Series (Tos) debuted on NBC on Sept. 8, 1966.
Tos lasted three seasons and 79 episodes. However, it found a new life in syndication. With the success of 1977’s Star Wars and 1977’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind (during the nascent days of the summer blockbuster), long-time Trekkies were hoping to see their beloved characters on the big screen, which they did in 1979’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Today, Trek is a pop culture juggernaut. It has to its name 13 feature films, eight TV series, three animated series, and numerous novels, comics, action figures, and other merchandise. Pretty impressive. Not to mention pretty intimidating if you want to go where no one has gone before for the first time.
Created by the late Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek has been around in one form or another since the first episode of Star Trek: The Original Series (Tos) debuted on NBC on Sept. 8, 1966.
Tos lasted three seasons and 79 episodes. However, it found a new life in syndication. With the success of 1977’s Star Wars and 1977’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind (during the nascent days of the summer blockbuster), long-time Trekkies were hoping to see their beloved characters on the big screen, which they did in 1979’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Today, Trek is a pop culture juggernaut. It has to its name 13 feature films, eight TV series, three animated series, and numerous novels, comics, action figures, and other merchandise. Pretty impressive. Not to mention pretty intimidating if you want to go where no one has gone before for the first time.
- 7/24/2023
- by Kurt Anthony Krug
- Showbiz Junkies
This Star Trek: Picard article contains spoilers.
Part of what makes Star Trek: Picard season 3 so compelling for old-school Tng fans is the endless love these episodes have for the ‘90s era of Trek. But the references and easter eggs actually go way beyond just The Next Generation. In fact, what makes this season so interesting when it comes to the deep cuts is the fact that some references extend way beyond the Star Trek universe, and into other fandoms and franchises.
So, with that in mind, here are all the best easter eggs we caught for Picard season 3, episode 2, “Disengage.”
The Shrike Hiding in the Star Trek Logo Introduction
Since Strange New Worlds, the new shows have opened with a Star Trek logo, complete with whichever ship is the “star” of the particular program. But there are sometimes small easter eggs lurking in these intros. For example, in the Lower Decks intro,...
Part of what makes Star Trek: Picard season 3 so compelling for old-school Tng fans is the endless love these episodes have for the ‘90s era of Trek. But the references and easter eggs actually go way beyond just The Next Generation. In fact, what makes this season so interesting when it comes to the deep cuts is the fact that some references extend way beyond the Star Trek universe, and into other fandoms and franchises.
So, with that in mind, here are all the best easter eggs we caught for Picard season 3, episode 2, “Disengage.”
The Shrike Hiding in the Star Trek Logo Introduction
Since Strange New Worlds, the new shows have opened with a Star Trek logo, complete with whichever ship is the “star” of the particular program. But there are sometimes small easter eggs lurking in these intros. For example, in the Lower Decks intro,...
- 2/23/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Five years before she first pulled up a barstool on “Cheers,” Kirstie Alley made her big-screen debut in a role that couldn’t be more different than businesswoman Rebecca Howe on NBC’s beloved Boston-set sitcom.
It involved a pair of pointy ears.
Alley appeared as the Vulcan Lt. Saavik in 1982’s “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” and it was a role so beloved that fans wanted Paramount to bring it back for the next film. She had different ideas. But you can see why she made an impression: The movie opens with a simulation every potential Starfleet captain must endure as a test before getting their shot at the command seat — the Kobayashi Maru. It’s a test of how a potential captain will hold up while facing a no-win scenario, and certain death.
The Vulcans are known for those elf-like ears, and for expressing no emotion.
It involved a pair of pointy ears.
Alley appeared as the Vulcan Lt. Saavik in 1982’s “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” and it was a role so beloved that fans wanted Paramount to bring it back for the next film. She had different ideas. But you can see why she made an impression: The movie opens with a simulation every potential Starfleet captain must endure as a test before getting their shot at the command seat — the Kobayashi Maru. It’s a test of how a potential captain will hold up while facing a no-win scenario, and certain death.
The Vulcans are known for those elf-like ears, and for expressing no emotion.
- 12/6/2022
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
The legendary Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer and a Gentleman), and Robin Curtis of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home star in the upcoming horror thriller Awaken the Reaper – and Deadline got their hands on a pair of images that show Henriksen and Gossett in the movie! Those images can be seen at the bottom of this article.
Dave Campfield and Justin Paul are directing Awaken the Reaper, working from a screenplay written by Campfield. The film, which is currently in production in New York, will tell the story of a troubled drifter who returns home to begin therapy when he begins experiencing visions of a hooded skeletal figure that brandishes a scythe.
Campfield previously directed the 2006 horror film Under Surveillance, as well as multiple entries in a horror comedy franchise: Caesar and Otto, Caesar and Otto’s Summer Camp Massacre,...
Dave Campfield and Justin Paul are directing Awaken the Reaper, working from a screenplay written by Campfield. The film, which is currently in production in New York, will tell the story of a troubled drifter who returns home to begin therapy when he begins experiencing visions of a hooded skeletal figure that brandishes a scythe.
Campfield previously directed the 2006 horror film Under Surveillance, as well as multiple entries in a horror comedy franchise: Caesar and Otto, Caesar and Otto’s Summer Camp Massacre,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Lance Henriksen will next be seen in horror movie Awaken the Reaper, and Deadline shares a first-look image along with additional information this week.
Awaken the Reaper is now filming, with Dave Campfield and Justin Paul directing.
“The film follows a troubled drifter who returns home to begin therapy when he begins experiencing visions of a hooded skeletal figure that brandishes a scythe.”
Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer And A Gentleman) and Robin Curtis (Star Trek) also star.
Dave Campfield wrote the script.
Stay tuned for more as we learn it.
The post ‘Awaken the Reaper’ – First Look at Lance Henriksen in Grim Reaper Horror Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
Awaken the Reaper is now filming, with Dave Campfield and Justin Paul directing.
“The film follows a troubled drifter who returns home to begin therapy when he begins experiencing visions of a hooded skeletal figure that brandishes a scythe.”
Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer And A Gentleman) and Robin Curtis (Star Trek) also star.
Dave Campfield wrote the script.
Stay tuned for more as we learn it.
The post ‘Awaken the Reaper’ – First Look at Lance Henriksen in Grim Reaper Horror Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
- 11/29/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer And A Gentleman) and Robin Curtis (Star Trek) lead cast in horror-thriller, Awaken The Reaper.
The film follows a troubled drifter who returns home to begin therapy when he begins experiencing visions of a hooded skeletal figure that brandishes a scythe.
Dave Campfield and Justin Paul are helming the film, which is currently shooting in New York. They are also producing the film along with Fourth Horizon Cinema, Impact Media Productions and Design Weapons Studios. Script also comes from Campfield.
Aliens star Henriksen starred alongside Viggo Mortensen in the latter’s directorial debut Falling in 2020. Gossett Jr. played Will Reeves in the TV series Watchmen and is in post-production on Warner Bros’ upcoming musical adaptation of The Color Purple.
The film marks Curtis’ return to features after a 23-year break. She is best known for replacing Kirstie Alley in...
The film follows a troubled drifter who returns home to begin therapy when he begins experiencing visions of a hooded skeletal figure that brandishes a scythe.
Dave Campfield and Justin Paul are helming the film, which is currently shooting in New York. They are also producing the film along with Fourth Horizon Cinema, Impact Media Productions and Design Weapons Studios. Script also comes from Campfield.
Aliens star Henriksen starred alongside Viggo Mortensen in the latter’s directorial debut Falling in 2020. Gossett Jr. played Will Reeves in the TV series Watchmen and is in post-production on Warner Bros’ upcoming musical adaptation of The Color Purple.
The film marks Curtis’ return to features after a 23-year break. She is best known for replacing Kirstie Alley in...
- 11/29/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
1981: Edge of Night's Raven planned on becoming Mrs. Whitney.
1983: All My Children's Opal held a press conference.
1984: Guiding Light's Beth and Lujack hit the beach on horseback.
1999: Another World's Tyrone told Marley he loved her."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: Antony Ponzini debuted as Danny Fargo on Another World. Danny hit Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) with his car. He helped her into the car with her wallet left behind on the street. She passed out and woke up at his place where...
1983: All My Children's Opal held a press conference.
1984: Guiding Light's Beth and Lujack hit the beach on horseback.
1999: Another World's Tyrone told Marley he loved her."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: Antony Ponzini debuted as Danny Fargo on Another World. Danny hit Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) with his car. He helped her into the car with her wallet left behind on the street. She passed out and woke up at his place where...
- 6/16/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: Dark Shadows' Maggie saw Sarah outside the Old House.
1984: All My Children's Edna didn't want Dottie to see Tad.
1995: One Life to Live's Dorian was up to no good with Viki.
2009: EastEnders' Christian and Syed shared a kiss."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: Antony Ponzini debuted as Danny Fargo on Another World. Danny hit Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) with his car. He...
1984: All My Children's Edna didn't want Dottie to see Tad.
1995: One Life to Live's Dorian was up to no good with Viki.
2009: EastEnders' Christian and Syed shared a kiss."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: Antony Ponzini debuted as Danny Fargo on Another World. Danny hit Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) with his car. He...
- 6/20/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Edge of Night's Raven planned on becoming Mrs. Whitney.
1983: All My Children's Opal held a press conference.
1984: Guiding Light's Beth and Lujack hit the beach on horseback.
1999: Another World's Tyrone told Marley he loved her."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: Antony Ponzini debuted as Danny Fargo on Another World. Danny hit Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) with his car. He helped her into the...
1983: All My Children's Opal held a press conference.
1984: Guiding Light's Beth and Lujack hit the beach on horseback.
1999: Another World's Tyrone told Marley he loved her."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: Antony Ponzini debuted as Danny Fargo on Another World. Danny hit Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) with his car. He helped her into the...
- 6/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Here’s one for fans of all things Star Trek as we have one of the best prizes we’ve ever given away on HeyUGuys! To mark the release of Star Trek I – X – Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray (out now), we’ve been given one copy of the box-set worth £99.25 to give away to one lucky HeyUGuys reader!
Here’s some more info on the set courtesy of Amazon where you can buy a copy if you can’t wait:
Be one of only 5,000 in the whole world to own a limited edition collection of Star Trek 1-10 on Blu-ray, packed with over 8 hours of bonus content! Relive the first ten classic Star Trek movies on Blu-ray, beautifully remastered in high definition.
Also includes:
Includes 12 discs, including 2 bonus discs: ‘The Captains’ Summit’ and ‘Evolutions’ 112 page full-colour photo book including rarely seen original studio production manuals and behind the scenes...
Here’s some more info on the set courtesy of Amazon where you can buy a copy if you can’t wait:
Be one of only 5,000 in the whole world to own a limited edition collection of Star Trek 1-10 on Blu-ray, packed with over 8 hours of bonus content! Relive the first ten classic Star Trek movies on Blu-ray, beautifully remastered in high definition.
Also includes:
Includes 12 discs, including 2 bonus discs: ‘The Captains’ Summit’ and ‘Evolutions’ 112 page full-colour photo book including rarely seen original studio production manuals and behind the scenes...
- 12/4/2013
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Destination Star Trek London was billed as the biggest Star Trek event in London in the past 10 years. It certainly was big and probably only beaten in size by the annual convention held in Las Vegas. Having been a Star Trek fan for 30 years, this was my first convention, as it was for a lot of the people in attendance because a major get-together like this is rare in the UK.
On offer (for a fee) were autographs and photos with actors from the entire Star Trek franchise, stalls selling merchandise, talks, props on display, and a stunt show. If you were a Star Trek fan, it was the place you wanted to be and 17000 of them made their way to the Excel Center.
There was a wedding when a couple from Sweden got hitched at the event in full Klingon ceremony. The world record for the largest number of...
On offer (for a fee) were autographs and photos with actors from the entire Star Trek franchise, stalls selling merchandise, talks, props on display, and a stunt show. If you were a Star Trek fan, it was the place you wanted to be and 17000 of them made their way to the Excel Center.
There was a wedding when a couple from Sweden got hitched at the event in full Klingon ceremony. The world record for the largest number of...
- 10/23/2012
- by Amarpal Biring
- Obsessed with Film
This autumn, London will see the launch of "Destination Star Trek London", which will be beaming down to the ExCeL Centre from the 19th to the 21st of October. This will be the first official Star Trek live event in the UK in 10 years, offering British fans a chance to be a part of, and witness, Star Trek history.
Welcoming fans from all over the galaxy, Destination Star Trek London will see all five of the legendary Federation captains together in one place, including: William Shatner (Captain James T. Kirk, Star Trek: The Original Series) will be joined by the UK's own Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Avery Brooks (Captain Benjamin Sisko, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Kate Mulgrew (Captain Kathryn Janeway, Star Trek: Voyager) and Scott Bakula (Captain Jonathan Archer, Star Trek: Enterprise) in the once-in-a-lifetime event.
To celebrate the launch of this fantastic event,...
Welcoming fans from all over the galaxy, Destination Star Trek London will see all five of the legendary Federation captains together in one place, including: William Shatner (Captain James T. Kirk, Star Trek: The Original Series) will be joined by the UK's own Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Avery Brooks (Captain Benjamin Sisko, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Kate Mulgrew (Captain Kathryn Janeway, Star Trek: Voyager) and Scott Bakula (Captain Jonathan Archer, Star Trek: Enterprise) in the once-in-a-lifetime event.
To celebrate the launch of this fantastic event,...
- 10/5/2012
- Shadowlocked
Yesterday we told you that the first season of the classic “Trek” has arrived on Blu-ray, and now we’re back to report that all six of the “first generation” films have also made their way to HD. Remastered in high-def and sporting new audio tracks, the collection presents the “Star Trek” films as they have never been seen before.
Two different packages have been assembled, one collecting all six films and another collecting the first three. Each of the films carries over the special features from previous releases, but more importantly delivers nearly three hours of brand new bonus content specially recorded in high-def (and 14 hours total including the standard-def extra).
Check out the full specs after the jump.
* Star Trek: The Motion Picture: new audio commentary by Michael & Denise Okuda, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens and Daren Dochterman, 3 HD featurettes (The Longest Trek: Writing the Motion Picture, Special Star Trek...
Two different packages have been assembled, one collecting all six films and another collecting the first three. Each of the films carries over the special features from previous releases, but more importantly delivers nearly three hours of brand new bonus content specially recorded in high-def (and 14 hours total including the standard-def extra).
Check out the full specs after the jump.
* Star Trek: The Motion Picture: new audio commentary by Michael & Denise Okuda, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens and Daren Dochterman, 3 HD featurettes (The Longest Trek: Writing the Motion Picture, Special Star Trek...
- 5/27/2009
- by Brian Jacks
- MTV Movies Blog
It is most logical for Paramount Home Video to be flooding the shelves with product capitalizing on the release of Star Trek. We’ve been treated to the various Best Of sets, the first season of the original series and now the first six feature films all making their Blu-ray debut. The first question is always, why should I upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray? In the case of the television, there was little doubt. Here, with the films, the answer is less clear cut.
The sextet of films featuring the original crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise was, at best, an uneven affair. It all began when Paramount floundered throughout the 1970s, unsure of how best to capitalize on the growing fan base for the canceled series. It made sense to launch a fourth television network with a revived Star Trek but when that was derailed, it took a...
The sextet of films featuring the original crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise was, at best, an uneven affair. It all began when Paramount floundered throughout the 1970s, unsure of how best to capitalize on the growing fan base for the canceled series. It made sense to launch a fourth television network with a revived Star Trek but when that was derailed, it took a...
- 5/26/2009
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Anyone that has read this site for a long time knows I am a pretty big fan of the original "Star Trek" universe. I'm talking Captain Kirk, Spock, Bones, Scotty and the gang. I have reviewed all six of the last Original Series DVD releases as well as the DVD releases of Star Trek: First Contact, Generations, Insurrection, Nemesis and all four seasons of "Enterprise". Strangely enough I don't consider myself a Trekkie since I love the show, but don't have a very deep knowledge of the universe, and that's an understatement. My favorite movies from the franchise are Wrath of Khan and Voyage Home and I have no idea when was the last time I saw the original Motion Picture, Search for Spock, The Final Frontier or The Undiscovered Country. However, that will all change come May 12 as Paramount will release all six of the original Star Trek films...
- 2/17/2009
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
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