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Feb 08 | While his "Lost" co-stars prepare to pack up and leave Hawaii, Daniel Dae Kim can plan to remain there for at least a few more months. Mr. Kim, who plays the time-traveling tough guy Jin on "Lost," has been the first actor cast in a coming remake of the crime drama "Hawaii Five-O," The Hollywood Reporter said. He has been cast as Chin Ho Kelly, a detective played by Kam Fong in the original series, which began in 1968. The "Hawaii Five-O" revival is being developed by the screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci ("Star Trek," "Fringe") and Peter Lenkov, an executive producer of "CSI: NY."
Feb 03 | William Shatner has paid tribute to his former Boston Legal co-star Justin Mentell, who died in a freak car accident on Monday. The 27 year old was thrown from his Jeep after swerving off the road near Madison, Wisconsin and died at the scene of the tragic crash. The Star Trek legend was saddened to hear of Mentell's passing - as he's convinced the actor was destined for a glittering career. In a post on his Twitter.com page, Shatner writes, "I'm deeply saddened to hear about Justin Mentell. There's no telling how far up the ladder he may have climbed. My sympathies to his family."
Feb 01 | Journalist Edward Gross posted an article at SciFiTVZone.com called "The Making of the Star Trek Pilots, Part 3: "Assignment Earth"" which takes a retrospective look at the making of the Gene Roddenberry unsold TV pilot "Assignment Earth" filmed at Desilu Studios as a second season Star Trek episode. The article feature rare interviews - including authors involved with the character of Gary Seven in comics and in novels.
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By GustavoLeao / 01:09, 13 August 2009 / Trek Books
Star Trek: Nero #1
Reviewed by Patrick Hayes aka PatBorg
The cover(s): The "regular" cover is by David Messina. A close up of Nero walking out of the bottom left corner of a delta shield into the interior of the Narada. His face is a gorgeous gray-purple. He looks as if he's ready to scream in rage. I love this! "Retail Incentive Photo Cover" is from the second series of promo posters used to promote the movie. It's Karl Urban as McCoy. How could you not love? And--YIKES! A previously unnamed cover title: "Fan Expo Canada cover." It's a waist-up shot of Nimoy as Spock from the new film. Spock is not seen in this issue, but as a motivator his presence is felt. You lucky Canadians! Just don't taunt me with it, up there in the Great White North. Overall grade: All covers A+
The story: Story by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman, with Writers Mike Johnson & Tim Jones. The number one question everyone is thinking is "Is this as good as Countdown?" Yes! Yes! Yes! And--wait for it--it addresses most of the questions you've had or read (online). The issue begins "seconds after the destruction of the U.S.S. Kelvin." The Narada is damaged and Spock is nowhere to be found. What to do? The Romulans are going to wait and see. It's here that the "Nero" aspect of the comic begins. Pages 6 and 7 explain convincingly why he won't go to Romulus of this time. Pages 8 and 9 provide crew motivation, as well as discipline and unity on Page 10. Page 11 begins the attack you've all been waiting for and now it's finally seen! Five pages of battle and the resolution you all know of occurs. Page 19 had an unexpected character appe ar that was an utter delight! I could "hear" his grumble perfectly, even at his young age. Nero's response to this character is great, and has me concerned for his gravelly voiced antagonist: you know payback will be coming soon. And that last page will make you ache for 30 days! Having heard/read what this comic was going to cover, and then finally having seen/read it, my expectations were met and surpassed. I can only say "Thank you" to all involved, and add "How's he going to get out of this?" Overall grade: A+
The art: Knock. Knock. Who's there? Eisner. Eisner who? Eisner Awards you better rec-og-nize! Messina delivers the goods, yet again! As good as Countdown? Lordy, yes! It's flippin' Messina, man! I wanted to see more of the interiors of the Narada, having only gotten a taste in the film, and I got it! I wanted to see Nero anguish, and I got it! I wanted to see a kick-ass fight, and I got it! Pages 6 and 7 will make Nero sympathetic, to a flaw. Page 12, poster or print, please, IDW. The top two panels of Page 16: Best-kill-in-Trek-comic-EVER! Page 19 has the image of a younger Morgan A. Sheppard captured brilliantly. Page 21, flat out gorgeous, which is no small chore, considering what it is. And Page 22, why do I think there's going to be someone else's blood on that wall very soon. Messina is the artist of Trek in the 21st century. Overall grade: A+
The colors: Giovanna Niro does a bang up job. I loved the oranges on Pages 2 and 3, as well as with the contrasting blues on Pages 6 and 7, 'cause Nero sure has dem blues! Notice how at the end of the five page battle, the victors' color red becomes predominant in the final three panels of Page 17--very nice and cool! Even in unconsciousness, the victors' color remains! And then the off-whites of the final setting should telegraph to Trek fans where Nero is. Overall grade: A+
The letters: Neil Uyetake does his--always--great job. But not just in dialogue and narration, Trek fans, but sound effects! Wheeeeee! Blades, space shots, phaser blasts, transporters, and slashes! Trek sounds like Trek! Overall grade: A+
The final line: There's an advertisement in the back of this issue promoting Countdown as a hardcover coming out in October. Might I suggest that IDW just run the advertisement for the hardcover edition of Nero, because no fan is going to want to wait to be told that they can't get their copy until May of 2010. Besides, I'm not going to want my Countdown hardcover to be lonely. This is a more than worthy sequel, and the Trek universe is the better for it. Overall grade: A+
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