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Weekend Box Office Report: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Boldly Goes to Number One

Jacob Hall — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:23:15 +0000

When is a $70 million opening not a success? When its predecessor opened to $75 million four years ago. This is the predicament facing ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ which opened at number one at box office while being something of a disappointment. Film Weekend Per Screen 1 Star Trek Into Darkness $70,555,000 $18,241 $84,091,000 2 [...]

15 Things You Didn't Know About 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Jacob Hall — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Now that 'Star Trek Into Darkness' is in theaters, director J.J. Abrams' "mystery box" has been shattered and the once-mysterious film is available for anyone to see. All of its secrets have finally been exposed! Well...most of them. There may still be a handful of things you don't k

The Future Is Now — Star Trek Phasers Are Real

Emerald Catron — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:12:15 +0000

You know how sometimes you’re walking through Times Square, and it reminds you a little too much of ‘Blade Runner,’ then you get an email on your hand-sized computer/phone, and you have a massive panic attack because THE FUTURE IS NOW?!!!!! This video does not help that feeling. At all. According to Rusty Ward, host [...]

'Star Wars' vs. 'Star Trek': Which Is Better?

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:39 +0000

It’s a battle of the two most revered sci-fi universes. ’Star Wars‘ vs. ‘Star Trek.’ Come on, fanboys, you know you have an opinion on this one! It’s one of the most hotly debated questions in geek history, and both have multi-layered worlds that span almost every conceivable medium: films, TV series, books, video games, toys, etc. Both [...]

'Star Trek' Honest Trailer Tackles the Lens Flare Issue Head On

Emerald Catron — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:54:49 +0000

In case you were letting the prospect of Benedict Cumberbatch in 'Star Trek Into Darkness' get you all worked up, here's Screen Junkies reminding you exactly what the last 'Star Trek' movie really was. Will we even be able to see Cumberbatch's face through all the lens flares? After watching this Honest Trailer, we're not sure.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Watch J.J. Abrams and Simon Pegg Discuss the Franchise

Jacob Hall — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:40:36 +0000

For some 'Star Trek' fans, it was a slap to the face when director J.J. Abrams stopped going where no man has gone before and decided to journey to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. How will they feel when they see Abrams discussing how great 'Star Wars' is with the chief engineer of the Enterprise, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (aka Simon Pegg)?

New 'Star Trek Into Darkness' TV Spot: "Earth Will Fall"

Jacob Hall — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:31:08 +0000

Perhaps the title was a pretty clear indication of what to expect, but 'Star Trek Into Darkness' looks a little bleak, huh? For a series that's been built on the concept of humanity standing together and bettering itself, it sure is odd to see the phrase "Earth will fall" in a newly released TV spot.

New 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Poster Puts Alice Eve Front and Center

Jacob Hall — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:25:30 +0000

Another day, another new ‘Star Trek Into Darkness‘ character poster! After posters highlighting Zoe Saldana’s Uhura, Zachary Quinto’s Spock and the rest of the crew, it’s now Alice Eve‘s turn! Although Eve joins the iconic crew with the second installment of this rebooted franchise, her character should be familiar to any Trekkie with a shred [...]

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Takes You Aboard the Updated Enterprise

Nick Romano — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:00:39 +0000

'Star Trek Into Darkness' is coming to theaters this May 15 and will include a couple changes from J.J. Abrams' first run at the 'Star Trek' world. Aside from the new bloodthirsty villain and the 3D technology, the sequel will feature a new and improved Enterprise, and some new photos have been revealed to give you an up-close look.

New 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Poster Is All About Benedict Cumberbatch

Jacob Hall — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:06:21 +0000

The last couple of 'Star Trek Into Darkness' posters have showcased the crew of the Enterprise (and the ship itself) in a variety of dangerous situations, and now we have the man responsible for putting them all in danger in the first place. Yep, you've guessed it: Benedict Cumberbatch's mystery villain now has a poster of his own.