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Settled: Star Trek Owners, Axanar Avoid Copyright Trial
Axanar admits to crossing ‘boundaries acceptable to CBS and Paramount relating to copyright law.’
Just days after a federal judge appeared to open the door for the release of financial records behind a so-called “independent” Star Trek fan-film, the studios that own the 50-year-old f …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jan-20-2017

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Adds Major Classic Character: Sarek
BREAKING: CBS All Access casts veteran actor James Frain for role
We have had a lot of characters announced for the new CBS All Access series Star Trek: Discovery that are quite new to us. But now it’s time for someone much more familiar. You know, …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jan-18-2017

Paramount, CBS Say Removing ‘Star Trek’ From Lawsuit Is ‘Absurd’
Axanar copyright infringement case moves forward
The lawyers defending a so-called “independent” Star Trek fan-film are trying to pull of what could certainly be the biggest upset in judicial history if they can convince a federal cour …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jan-9-2017

Axanar Judge Closes Book On Klingon Language Debate
Whether Klingon can be copyright is something this court won’t decide
A federal judge trying a copyright infringement case against a so-called “independent” Star Trek fan-film made quick work of one group’s attempt to push the Klingon language into the pub …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jan-6-2017

Judge Throws Out Axanar’s Defense In Star Trek Copyright Case
A jury will now have a very simple task in front of it
If and when a jury finally sits down to decide a copyright infringement suit case against a so-called “independent” Star Trek fan-film – they’ll have a very simple job. Are Star Trek: …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jan-4-2017

Walter Koenig Heading Back To Original ‘Star Trek’ Set
OK, it’s a replica … but a darn good one.
James Cawley’s replica of the original “Star Trek” sets is closed for the season. But when the Upstate New York attraction re-opens in the spring, it will be getting ready for a rather b …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jan-3-2017

Star Trek Lawyers Don’t Want To Rehash Klingon Language Debate
Say a language group should be fined for wasting court’s time
The studios behind the Star Trek franchise are not about to let the Klingon language take over its copyright case against an “independent” fan-film after attorneys over the holiday weeke …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jan-2-2017

Blockchain Technology Comes to the ‘Trek’ Universe
The adoption of blockchain technology
Blockchain technology is well known for introducing Bitcoin, automated trading apps like BitQT app and popular digital cryptocurrency exchanges. Now the hit show will release the first generation of Star Trek True Digital Crypto Collectibles. …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Aug-31-2016

For Two Days, There Was Star Trek, Alabama
Famous NASA-associated city celebrated franchise’s 30th anniversary in 1996
What’s in the name of a town? That’s a great question, and judging by history, no town name is written in stone. Especially if there is a chance to put that town on a map. Probably on …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-27-2016

Nimoy Bowed Out Of ‘Beyond’ Before Death
Deteriorating health already had forced Spock Prime from returning
“Star Trek: Beyond” took extra care to address the death of not only Leonard Nimoy, but the character he played for nearly 50 years. But even if the actor had not died last year after a …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-25-2016

‘Beyond’ Escapes With $59.6 Million Opening Weekend
UPDATE: International markets add another $30 million
So it wasn’t the biggest opening weekend of all time for Star Trek, or even the second biggest. But Paramount Pictures is not disappointed with how “Star Trek: Beyond” opened this we …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-24-2016

Trek TV Series Now Has A Name: ‘Discovery’
But not much else revealed about new CBS All Access series
Finally, CBS Corp. has released the official name for its upcoming Star Trek series. And it’s continuing the tradition of naming the show after the primary ship or space station featured …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-24-2016

Lost Footage From Original ‘Star Trek’ Revealed
Blu-ray also will feature 12 classic episodes
Gene Roddenberry didn’t like to throw things away. That might have meant a full closet in his bedroom, but it has become a treasure trove of material for Star Trek fans … especially in …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-23-2016

Emmy-Nominated Director To Helm Trek TV Premiere
David Semel is a television veteran, including ‘American Horror Story’
Bryan Fuller isn’t taking the route of some television pilots and premieres by bringing in some big-time movie director to set the pace. Instead, he has hired David Semel — a name you pr …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-23-2016

Thursday ‘Beyond’ Previews Beam In $5.5M
Could that suggest a bigger opening weekend than expected?
Thursday previews worked really well for “Star Trek: Beyond” to kick off its premiere weekend. The film has pulled in $5.5 million at preview locations at more than 3,000 theaters Thu …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-22-2016

‘Beyond’ Should Rank Third Among Trek Openings
However, it looks to top ‘The Motion Picture’ with largest worldwide gross
“Star Trek: Beyond” is set to premiere this Friday, and while its opening might be smaller than the other two films in J.J. Abrams’ universe, it’s still expected to hit No. 1 for the wee …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-21-2016

Trek Online Players Confused About Ferengi Ship Offer
Game developer won’t reveal criteria on how gold-plated ship is awarded
The email touted a “glorious ship, just for you.” It offered a gold-plated Ferengi Nagus Marauder ship that was “sure to stand out on your missions throughout the final frontier.” The …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-21-2016

Star Trek: In Search Of … Beer?
Toast Trek’s 50th anniversary with beverages created for the occasion
The Shmaltz Brewing Co. of Clifton Park, New York, is celebrating Star Trek’s big year in grand style. Two officially licensed Star Trek-themed Golden Anniversary Ales will be availa …
ANDREW ALLARDYCE | Jul-20-2016

China Set To Debut ‘Beyond’ On Sept. 2
Now that could be a way to celebrate the 50th anniversary
Although it’s really no surprise, “Star Trek: Beyond” has made it past the censors in China and is now set for a Sept. 2 premiere. That news from The Hollywood Reporter effecti …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-19-2016

Paramount Resurrects Rejected Script For ‘Star Trek 4’
Maybe the studio is now OK with being a little too ‘Star Trek-y’?
If you were a little surprised that J.J. Abrams revealed the script for “Star Trek 4” alr …
MICHAEL HINMAN | Jul-19-2016

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