Posts Tagged ‘Star Trek’
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New Star Trek PADD iPad App
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
Star Trek has gone mobile with CBS Interactive‘s launch of the Star Trek PADD app for the iPad. Fans of Star Trek will now be able to download a replica of the LCARS interface to their iPads for an official Star Trek database of extensive information covering aliens, ships, places, people, and technologies, as well as an episode guide to the series.
Developed by ArcTouch, the Star Trek PADD (Personal Access Display Device) app is based on the fictional computer operating system depicted in the television series, complete with a recognizable computer voice and sound effects from the show. The app is now available on the iTunes App Store for $4.99.
Tags: ArcTouch, CBS Interactive, LCARS, Star Trek, Star Trek PADD iPad App
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This post was written by Erika Graham
Star Trek Franchise Expands
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
For the first time ever, gamers will be able to play the roles of Captain Kirk and Spock in the latest Star Trek video game, Star Trek . Cooperative role-playing allows players to work together to stop a legendary enemy race bent on conquering the galaxy.
The original story line is being written by BAFTA award winner Marianne Krawczyk (God of War), in collaboration with the writer/producers of the new Star Trek films, Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Digital Extremes is heading the development of Star Trek, and Paramount Digital Entertainment will be publishing the game. Fans in Los Angeles will be able to catch a sneak preview of the game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (June 7 – 9).
Tags: Alex Kurtzman, Bob Orci, CBS Consumer Products, Digital Extremes, Electronic Entertainment Expo, Marianne Krawczyk, Paramount Digital Entertainment, Star Trek
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Leaked Email Details Possible Plans for a New Hasbro Film
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Masslive.com is reporting that a leaked Paramount Pictures email reveals possible plans for a fantasy family film set at a Hasbro workshop. The email, obtained by thewrap.com, details around 33 upcoming and proposed projects, including more installments of Star Trek and Mission: Impossible. “The Hasbro Factory,” as it is called in the email, is described as a “Night at the Museum in a toy factory idea.” According to masslive.com, a Paramount spokesman said the email obtained by thewrap.com is not an official document and that not all of the information is accurate.
Tags: Hasbro, Mission:Impossible, Night at the Museum, Paramount Pictures, Star Trek, thewrap.com
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This post was written by Justin McCraw
CBS Announces Plethora of TV Products From Comic-Con
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Yesterday at Comic-Con in San Diego, CBS Consumer Products and its affiliates announced a slew of new products based on the Star Trek brand.
Hallmark will release a lineup of Christmas 2010 ornaments based on the Star Trek property, including Captain Kirk, Spock, Kirk vs. Spock/“Amok Time,” and the U.S.S. Enterprise from the 2009 movie. Hallmark is also giving a sneak peak at its holiday 2011 prototypes.
IDW‘s lineup of new graphic novels and comic books will include those based on Star Trek, while Rocket World has announced the release of limited-edition Starfleet I.W.G. figurines that feature Original Series accessories. Rubie’s will release a new series of The Original Series, The Next Generation, and Star Trek costumes including a Gorn mask and Spock romper, and to promote its Starfleet Academy young adult books, due out in December, Simon and Schuster is handing out postcards for advanced reader copies.
In Twilight Zone news, Bif Bang Pow revealed four new eight-inch action figures depicting the Gremlin, Masked Man, Kanamit, and Devil. Eight more bobble heads and figurines are expected to be announced later during Comic-Con.
Photo Credit: TrekMovie.com
Tags: Bif Bang Pow, Captain Kirk, CBS Consumer Products, comic con, Hallmark, IDW, Rocket World, Rubie's, Simon and Schuster, Spock, Star Trek, Twilight Zone
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