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Nov 23 | Chuck returns to NBC with a special two-hour show on Sunday, Jan 10, 2010, before returning to its regular time slot, Mondays at 8pm on the following night. It's return to prime time television can be attributed to a successful fan renewnal campaign last year. CHUCK is a one-hour, action-comedy series that follows Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi, "Less Than Perfect") -- a computer geek who is catapulted into a new career as the government's most vital secret agent. This upcoming season will include some special guest stars, including Brandon Routh of "Superman Returns" who will play CIA agent Daniel Shaw in an episode, and the addition of SUBWAY restaurant as a major advertiser to the show. Chuck averaged a 4.0/6 rating last season, about eight percent better than the recently cancelled "Trauma". Ratings-challenged Heroes moves back an hour when Chuck returns on Monday nights. STAR TREK VOYAGER's Robert Duncan McNeill serves Chuck as a supervising producer and director.

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Nov 17 | Originally hired as co-executive producer to help with the second half of the show's first season, Kevin Murphy has now taken the reins of Caprica, the Battlestar Galactica prequel on Syfy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He now serves as an executive producer along with Ronald D. Moore, David Eick and Jane Espenson and oversees the day-to-day functions of the show.

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Nov 12 | Star Trek star Zachary Quinto is loosely attached to star in the romantic dramedy Whirligig, reports Risky Business.Quinto would play the lead role in the independent Canadian film, which is aiming to shoot early next year. The movie centers on a man who, in a misguided attempt to woo an older woman, befriends the woman's adopted son.Chaz Thorne is directing the pic, based on a screenplay by Michael Amo, creator of the Canadian supernatural series "The Listener."

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Nov 11 | The CNS Foundation, is hosting an on-line charity auction at www.charitybuzz.com.   One of the items they are auctioning is a signed movie poster of the new Star Trek movie which has all the cast members and writers.  The president of our organization is Carol Abrams, JJ's mother,  and she arranged for the donation from Bad Robot Production Company.  J.J. Abrams is also a major donor to their organization. The funds raised will go to help find a cure to neurological disorders in children.  The auction link is here.

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Nov 10 | Candice Bergen, Charles Lisanby, Don Pardo, Gene Roddenberry, Tom and Dick Smothers and Bob Stewart have been selected as the next inductees into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame. They will be honored at a Jan. 20 ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel. "This year's inductees have challenged and shaped popular culture, changed television for the better and entertained us royally while doing so," TV Academy Chairman-CEO John Shaffner said. More info at the Hollywood Reporter

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J.J. Abrams Praises Chris Pine's Kirk and Zachary Quinto's Spock, Says New Movie Works

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Hollywoodoutbreak blog posted an audio interview with Star Trek movie producer and director J.J. Abrams. Here is a transcript of the interview, courtesy of Sci Fi Pulse.

"Right not we have a cut of the movie which has about 12% of the visual FX near done - but the movie is working and that's what seems exciting to me." Abrams said "What's amazing about the movie is the people are awesome. The characters are alive and they're great and you love them. Alex [Kurtzman] and Bob [Orci] wrote an amazing script and our amazing actors make it more amazing. It is really like... you know the fun of watching Zachary Quinto take on a role like Spock which is an incredibly deceptively complicated part. When you see the whole performance - there were things he was doing that I didn't even see or realise he was doing when we were making the movie - and to have Chris Pine come in and embrace this role of Kirk in a way that is so complete and emotional and funny and cocky and yet vulnerable. It's a wonderful thing. That to me is where I think the best news is. You need that to tell this story and it works. I think it is a testament to this movie."

The original report can be found at Sci Fi Pulse.

You can listen to the full audio interview here.



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Spock in The Pink | Report this post to moderator
By: TRexx (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:32:39 on Jul 16, 2008


Video: The New Spock, "The Hills" And Celeb Blogs

Star Trek star, Zachary Quinto and stars from "The Hills" come out to the Pink Is The New Blog party.


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By: c.p. (Odo's file, contact) @ 13:43:53 on Jul 16, 2008 | Edit History (1)

I'd like to hear more from/about Mr. Greenwood in the film. From what we know about the story, the Pike character occupies quite a lot of it. But no one ever asks about him. It's always about Kirk or Spock--entirely understandable. But when Greenwood signed on and seemed enthusiastic about the script, I was sold. I think he's great at his craft, especially at playing a leader, and I'm excited to see him in a uniform sitting in the captain's chair of Starfleet's big new starship, the Enterprise.

And did we ever find out if Number One is in this film and who's playing her? I think Catherine Keener would have been great. But maybe it's not that big of a part in this film.


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By: Chronic Harlot (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 12:50:41 on Jul 16, 2008 | Edit History (2)

Chris Pine's purty.

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It's only July people... | Report this post to moderator
By: cdydatzigs (Odo's file, contact) @ 09:36:14 on Jul 16, 2008

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It's good to be excited about the movie but just remember where the information is coming from.

Umm, technically you could say that about any interview or any press junket for any film that has ever existed.

I think you can see in the uber-enthusiasm all the actors and staff who have worked on this film has, that it will likely be a magnificent project. If they thought it sucked, they might give praise as directed - but it would be far less enthusaistic.

Either way, it's nice to see people here be excited about a new film, then pick it to peices before it's even released as per usual.

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    By: OV-101 (Odo's file, contact) @ 11:38:38 on Jul 16, 2008

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    Either way, it's nice to see people here be excited about a new film, then pick it to peices before it's even released as per usual.

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    Great point. Be happy while we can. As Kurn said, "It is time to celebrate for tomorrow we all may die!"

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    "Liberals, Intellectuals, Peacemongers, IDIOTS!!!!"
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      By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 11:49:33 on Jul 16, 2008

      Three JJ Abrams interviews posted in just one day. Boy, I am tired. I need a vacation.

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        By: OV-101 (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:30:36 on Jul 16, 2008

        Yes, I noticed the tidal wave. Great work keeping up Gustavo!

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        "Space is disease and danger wrapped in darkness and silence."
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        "I'm a politician, which means I am a cheat and a liar, and when I am not kissing babies I am stealing their lollipops."
        -- Jeffrey Pelt, The Hunt for Red October

        "Liberals, Intellectuals, Peacemongers, IDIOTS!!!!"
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Does anyone really believe ........ | Report this post to moderator
By: GreatCzarsGhost (Odo's file, contact) @ 08:07:57 on Jul 16, 2008

Does anyone really believe that if Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto totally sucked as Kirk and Spock and had ZERO on screen chemistry, J.J. Abrams would be saying hey fans, I hate to say it but these two guys really suck?

Of course the answer to this question is NO.

It's good to be excited about the movie but just remember where the information is coming from.


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  • RE: Does anyone really believe ........ | Report this post to moderator
    By: c.p. (Odo's file, contact) @ 13:37:54 on Jul 16, 2008

    No, he would not say they "suck". But he might parse his words in obviously careful ways that might lead a reader to suspect something. For instance, up until this there's not been much said about Chris Pine's performance. That was a little concerning seeing as how we've heard quite a lot about Quinto's, or at least his preparation. It might still be a bit concerning that Quito seems to be the first thing that enters Abram's mind when asked about what's good. He's then quick to praise Pine, but it almost seems as an afterthought, like "Oh, I'd better say how great Pine is or they'll think I'm damning him by omission."

    I remember when Star Trek V came out. Deforest Kelley was on Good Morning America or something and he was asked point blank if he liked the movie. His body language and his careful words belied his real opinion. He said something like, "Star Trek was built on great moments. I think this film has some great Star Trek moments in it." I happen to agree with him, by the way.


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Starting to look forward to the new Kirk and Spock...and crew | Report this post to moderator
By: OV-101 (Odo's file, contact) @ 07:39:22 on Jul 16, 2008

As time has passed, I am really getting excited about a new cast for such classic characters. Mainly because these guys seem to be not square pegs in round holes. The more I hear, the more I realize that JJ really worked hard to get the actors that fit just right. It is still weird that Chris Pine has been very quiet since the shooting has ended. That actually adds to the intrigue, however. I think no matter how much $$$ this movie makes, it will be a big hit in my book. Of course, I also hope it will be a financial success as well....and I think it will.

10 months and counting...AAaaaaah!

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"Space is disease and danger wrapped in darkness and silence."
--Dr. Leonard McCoy

"I'm a politician, which means I am a cheat and a liar, and when I am not kissing babies I am stealing their lollipops."
-- Jeffrey Pelt, The Hunt for Red October

"Liberals, Intellectuals, Peacemongers, IDIOTS!!!!"
- General Decker, Mars Attacks

"It's not safe out here. It's wondrous, with treasures to satiate desires, both subtle and gross. But it's not for the timid."
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    By: Capricorn Two (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:16:11 on Jul 16, 2008

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    As time has passed, I am really getting excited about a new cast for such classic characters.

    When you consider it - these actors are going to portray these iconic characters three times, at most. It'll be interesting to see what happens to the franchise after the third film (ST XIII). I'm sure they're going to do a fine job and make good movies.


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      By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 17:40:30 on Jul 16, 2008

      I would like to see Nick Meyer - who is a friend of JJ Abrams - helm one of those upcoming Trek movies.

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        By: cnathanw (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 01:49:50 on Jul 17, 2008

        Yeah....(sarcastically) - they'll bring in Fez from "That 70's Show" to play a young Kahn and create some parallels to ST II. hehe

        I'd love to see Nick's take with the new cast.

        Like the other poster...I too have been wondering about the franchise "after" this cast. Will this cast be willing to reunite every 4-5 years for a movie for a while? Or will we recast everyone now and then? Or - worse - will they recast individual roles as actors lose interest or move on? Ugg.


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