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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by Dave on Friday, August 14, 2009
The Star Trek ‘Director’s Cut’ Sweepstakes is over
and we have a winner of the Grand Prize pack
Scott W of Schertz, Texas wins a jumbo prize pack including 2 framed film cell pieces and a unique press backgrounder signed by Director JJ Abrams.
He says:
Yay!!!!! Swag!!!! JJ Abrams Swag!!!!!!!!!
Here’s what you won:
(1) Star Trek media backgrounder signed by Director JJ Abrams
Collected by MovieSet correspondent Quinn Bender at the Star Trek press junket in LA, this is a photo-copied media hand-out filled with behind the scenes stories, challenges and anecdotes from the making of Star Trek. Comes with a MovieSet COA.
(2) Framed and numbered Star Trek film cells art pieces
Each features mini-poster art from Star Trek (2009), surrounded by hand-picked film cells depicting action from the film with Certificate of Authenticity and a black frame ready for hanging.
Wanted to win?
No doubt of the huge passion and enthusiasm from this legendary fanbase for this sweepstakes (who doesn’t want cool prizes anyhow?) But perhaps you are kinda ticked off because you didn’t win because you entered everyday? Well there is some good news after the break.
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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by Dave on Friday, August 14, 2009
Star Trek: The Mission Continues… Sweepstakes!
The Star Trek franchise is re-booted and you are invited to come aboard and enter to win one of three pieces of Star Trek history. Ideal for your displaying on your bridge or Holodeck.
Your mission is simple: Fill out the entry form daily for a chance to win framed film cell art pieces featuring Kirk, Spock and Uhura and more of the Enterprise crew. Then, enjoy some alternate reality relaxation with MovieSet’s collection of behind the scenes videos, news and still photos from the making of Star Trek.
Prizes: Three limited edition, 9.5″ x 11.5″ framed film cells - Each comes with a Certificate of Authenticity to ensure quality.
- 1st Prize - poster art of Kirk, Spock and Uhura surrounded by 12 film cells
- 2nd Prize - photo signed by Zachary Quinto as Spock with 10 film cells
- 3rd Prize - Enterprise crew action poster art with 10 film cells & plaque
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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by grip on Friday, August 14, 2009
Star Trek ‘Director’s Cut’ Sweepstakes
No doubt you saw the new Star Trek movie - in fact you probably saw it twice because you are a true fan of the Star Trek universe.
In honor of this exciting installment of the Star Trek story, MovieSet assembled a prize-pack worthy of a hardcore fan including a press backgrounder signed by Director JJ Abrams who brought this dynamic installment of Star Trek to life, plus a pair of numbered and framed Star Trek film cell art pieces to display on your own bridge, den or bedroom.
Be sure to explore the collection of behind the scenes Star Trek videos, pictures and news at MovieSet.com.
The Star Trek Director’s Cut Sweepstakes runs from June 25 until Aug. 1 2009 - Enter daily for more chances to win.
One Lucky Winner Scores a Grand Prize Pack with:
(1) Star Trek media backgrounder signed by Director JJ Abrams
Collected by MovieSet correspondent Quinn Bender at the Star Trek press junket in LA, this is a photo-copied media hand-out filled with behind the scenes stories, challenges and anecdotes from the making of Star Trek. Comes with a MovieSet COA.
(2) Framed and numbered Star Trek film cells art pieces
Each features mini-poster art from Star Trek (2009), surrounded by hand-picked film cells depicting action from the film with Certificate of Authenticity and a black frame ready for hanging.
SO ENTER THE CONTEST
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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by grip on Friday, August 14, 2009
I won I won!
Earlier in May, MovieSet started a Star Trek Sweepstakes where you could win tons of free Star Trek gear! We were giving out tons of prizes, and we got TONS of entries!
So CONGRATULATIONS to Kyle T of Kinston, North Carolina! He’s our Grand Prize winner, meaning he takes home a poster signed by the cast, as well as some other top notch Star Trek goodies!
Wow, thanks for the cool prizes, I’ll be sure to visit your site regularly! - Kyle T
No Problem Buddy!
But that’s not all!
We also had 5 first place winners and 10 runner ups which means in total we had 16 winners taking home some cool Star Trek gear! So congrats to Keith R. from Toledo OH, Laura C. of Clifton Heights PA, Josh L. from Albany NY, Melissa S. from Point Pleasant NJ and Denyse G. from Seminol FL. They all won the “First Place” prize!
Also we have Joel B. of Charlottesville VA, David H. from Monroe VA, Lisa D. of Starkville MS, Max F. from Columbus OH, Elaine K. of La Quinta CA, Shanna M. from Cape Fair MO, Eric W. B. from Sun Prairie WI and David S. from Ashville NY! Whew! Those guys all won the ‘Runner Up’ Prize.
Congrats guys!
Here’s a list of what we we gave away
Grand Prize- (1) Star Trek one sheet signed by cast
- (1) Star Trek movie Enterprise Model
- (4) Movie passes
- (1) CD Soundtrack of movie
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- First Prize
- (5) Star Trek the Movie Tie-in Paper back
- (5) Set of 10 Limited Edition Trading cards
- (5) Pair of movie tickets
- (5) CD Soundtrack from Star Trek movie
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- Runner Up Prizes
- (10) Star Trek the Movie Tie-in Paper back
- (10) Pairs of movie tickets
- (10) CD Soundtrack from Star Trek movie
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Feeling left out?
You should! The transporter room is empty, and Scotties not going to beam you to this party!
But fear not! For we have MORE contests with MORE prizes, just waiting for you to win them, including a 2 person trip to Las Vegas as part of our Hangover Sweepstakes!
So for your chance to win one of the many prizes we are always giving away at MovieSet, check out our other contests for your chance to win cool stuff from your favorite movies!
The Hangover and Transformers 2 Sweepstakes!
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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by grip on Friday, August 14, 2009
MovieSet is bringing you TONS of sweepstakes in the upcoming months and now is your chance to win. Check out the hosts of The Behind the Scenes Show while they explain what YOU need to do to win some of the galaxy of prizes that awaits you!
To help celebrate the arrival of ‘Star Trek,’ one of the most anticipated movies of the year, we’re giving away prize packs we think you’d fight a Vulcan to win. Imagine beaming home with a signed ‘Star Trek’ one-sheet, a scale model of the iconic USS Enterprise, the CD soundtrack or pairs of movie tickets! A truly Trek-tacular collection. Enter today to live long, prosper and win!
Get energized and enter the Star Trek sweepstakes!!
The Grand Prize Includes:
- Star Trek one sheet signed by cast
- Star Trek movie Enterprise Model
- Movie passes
- CD Soundtrack of movie
First Prize:
- 5 Star Trek the Movie Tie-in Paperbacks
- 5 Sets of 10 Limited Edition Trading cards
- 5 Pairs of movie tickets
- 5 CD Soundtracks from Star Trek movie
Runner Up Prizes
- 10 Star Trek the Movie Tie-in Paperbacks
- 10 Pairs of movie tickets
- 10 CD Soundtracks from Star Trek movie
Click to get energized !!
We hope you enjoy the Star Trek contest and best of luck!
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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by Dave on Friday, August 14, 2009
By Quinn Bender
Chris Pine, who plays the young James T. Kirk in the latest Star Trek film, confessed to a Hollywood press conference that he was never much a fan of the series. The actor went on to say it was the franchise rival Star Wars that captured his childhood imagination.
“I think watching the original Star Trek series as a kid, it was a little campy, the effects were kind of absurd. I just wasn’t able to get into it,” Pine said.
“Growing up in the Star Wars generation, there’s just something kind of visceral and fun about that world– it’s more about the effects.”
Later Pine said he studied the Star Trek history rigorously since landing the famous role of Captain Kirk. He lauded the series’ commitment to positive themes, calling the deck of the Enterprise a miniature United Nations, a place of cooperation, free of sexism and racism.
“The world that Gene Roddenberry created was… this grand allegory that explored all these deep social issues. As a kid I had no concept or clue of what was going on,” Pine said. “Watching the original series now, you get a great sense of how really radical what Gene Roddenberry was doing back then. I have a great appreciation for that now. Speaking of the positive vision, this really wonderful vision of what we are capable of, is quite a wonderful thing in today’s age.”
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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by grip on Friday, August 14, 2009
By Quinn Bender
While a small but vocal band of die-hard Trekkies have denounced the new Star Trek film for abandoning established story lines, Leonard Nimoy has been quick to defend the new adventure, saying the essential tenants of peace, tolerance and cooperation in Gene Roddenberry’s creation should always take precedence over the minutia of story details. At a press conference in Los Angeles last week, he said true fans would understand that.
“I have to point out there is great authenticity in this movie. It’s a brilliant cast they’ve put together here. I’m an admirer of all the cast in this movie,” Nimoy said.
“Over the years I’ve often been asked, ‘what contributes to the longevity and interest in Star Trek, and what makes it successful?’ I think one of the things that’s easily overlooked is the fact all of the people on this Enterprise crew, all of the people involved in various characters in Star Trek, are highly educated and highly professional people. They are for the most part scientists, and they really know how to do their jobs. I think people admire that… each makes their own contribution to the solution of a problem.”
In its more than 40-year history, Star Trek has carved out an iconic place in modern pop culture as the only ongoing story that encapsulates the awe, wonder and bold audacity of the human desire to explore the universe. The original TV series was not a hit when it first aired, but later caught on among the ever-growing legion of fans who responded to its compellingly funny, contentious, charismatic personalities and its five-year mission to peacefully engage new worlds and cultures. The new film marks the first time fans will learn how exactly that mission began.
In order to achieve greater freedom in the writing of the story, an alternate universe is introduced, where the writers aren’t chained to the decades of plot development.
This movie’s release marks the first time in 18 years that fans will again see Nimoy assume his now legendary character. He admitted to great disappointment when not invited to share the screen with Trek helmer William Shatner in 1994’s Star Trek: Generations.
“Frankly I had felt marginalized for a long time. I haven’t been asked to be involved with Star Trek for about 17 or 18 years. This felt like somebody had said: there’s a value to you that we’d like to take advantage of and do something with. It felt good. It felt good. Frankly, I felt appreciated.”
In the new adaptation, he added, fans will see countless homages to the original series, a striking but reinvigorated portrayal of the familiar characters and a storyline in tune with the vision of creator Gene Roddenberry.
“When we were making the series it was about what issues the writers were going to tackle in Star Trek that they could not tackle in other television series. Those were the things that made Star Trek interesting for me. In this film I think it’s a question of vengeance. It’s the defeatism and emptiness of vengeance.”
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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by grip on Friday, August 14, 2009
By Quinn Bender
It could be one of the most talked about developments in Star Trek’s endlessly-evolving storyline, but it’s one the young cast of the latest Trek feature say has been percolating for 40 years.
“There was, I do remember, one particular instance where Spock was playing a harp,” said Karl Urban, who plays the young Dr. Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy. “Uhura was singing and caressing his ears. It was one of those hypnotic scenes in the original series. I think while that relationship wasn’t developed, it certainly was there in the subtext.”
The romance between Uhura and Spock, which blossoms in the background of the latest Star Trek installment, is a rare twist to the franchise’s established norms. A young Spock, not yet committed to the stalwart logic of his father’s Vulcan race, submits to his human desire for romance and companionship.
“I think it provides a really interesting depth,” said Zachary Quinto, who plays the young Spock. “Uhura essentially represents a canvas onto which Spock projects the emotions he can’t really otherwise express.”
Zoe Saldana, who assumes the role Nyota Uhura, said the relationship was a natural progression for the characters.
“Spock and Uhura had more in common, in terms of their attraction, than any other characters in the script. She was an apt pupil, she only lives to work, she loves to study, she loves to be the best at what she does. And then all of a sudden there’s this mentor that is a couple years older than she is. He’s got pointy ears, and he’s sexy. He always knows the answer. It just made more sense.
“For him… to allow Uhura to see something not even his father was allowed to see, to see him fail, was absolutely priceless.”
The romance comes to light after several failed attempts of James Kirk to woo Uhura for himself. It’s something Chris Pine, who plays the role, said was a refreshing break from Hollywood’s norm for for awarding the hero with the love interest.
“What I loved about this version is that that relationship added a lot of humor that we were able to explore. Who knows, in further versions of it I think one thing that hasn’t been explored is, I think, Kirk is somewhat of a workaholic. There’s a reason he hasn’t been able to sustain a relationship.”
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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by grip on Friday, August 14, 2009
When Star Trek debuted on NBC in 1966 it was a flop. It was only when the show began syndicated re-runs that it grew into a cult hit. And then pop culture colossus. Yes it showcased alien babes in tinfoil bikinis, monsters with visible zipper lines, and brain-like creatures living in supermarket dairy cases, but it was still the first TV drama to take space travel seriously.
This Unique Cast Interview Includes: Chris Pine as James Kirk, John Cho as Hikaru Sulu, Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov, Eric Bana as Nero, Clifton Collins Jr as Ayel, Karl Urban as Dr. Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Leonard Nimoy as Spock Prime, Zoe Saldana as Nyota Uhura, Bruce Greenwood as Capt. Christopher Pike.
How did you feel about taking on such an iconic role?
Chris Pine: It was twofold. It’s a big tent-pole, big-budget studio movie. So there was a lot of pressure from that, as there were a lot of people expecting to make a lot of money. On top of that, it’s Star Trek — there’s the added pressure from the avid, protective fanbase. But I think, really, once I met J.J. and I got to learn what he wanted to do, that he wasn’t looking for a bad impersonation of what Mr. [William] Shatner had done, realizing that what Shatner had done was so unique and was so specific and was so iconic… it was very liberating. Because I knew that, if anything, I kind of had to go in that opposite direction to make any mark of my own on the part. There was a conversation on the part, about how I might be able to take nuances from his performance and add them to my own. But it was very much a re-imagining, and very much in the spirit of [inaudible].
I just wanted to follow up on that. In making the characters your own, have any of you met your counterpart from the original series?
John Cho: I met with George [Takei]. We’ve known each other for a little bit, but, um, I wrote him a letter after I got the role and requested we have a meal and talk. As far as making it my own, it was really just avoiding — he’s become an icon himself. His character’s an icon. The show is iconic. And he’s quite the icon as a person, as a citizen. Mostly it was just avoiding doing an imitation of him.
Anton Yelchin: Yes, Walter [Koeing] came on set (thankfully once I had finished my scene — it was very intimidating to think he would come in the middle and I’d have to do the accent in front of him.) [Laughter] We were doing a scene that involved some playback, and he was pretty complimentary [about my performance]. It’s the highest compliment I feel I could get was from Walter himself. Um, I felt like the essence of Checkov is the accent. So I tried to stay as true as possible to that accent, while messing around with it a little, but still maintaining that general kind of spirit he created. Because I really think that’s what made the character so special for 40 years. It wouldn’t be as exciting or interesting to play just a Russian kid on a spaceship.
Chris, did you talk to Bill?
Yes, I saw him last night at a charity show in Burbank. My interaction with him has been really wonderful. I sent him a letter early in the process, explaining to him who I was, you know: who this punk kid was, who was for the time being taking on this role [of Captain Kirk]. He was very kind and wished me luck, but I know Leonard [Nemoy] was the same way; it was a wonderful feeling handing over the mantel to us. Again, allowing us the freedom to make these characters our own without having any feelings of weighty expectations and responsibilities.
Have you all always been big Trekkies? What does the world of Star Trek mean to you personally?
Clifton Collins Jr.: I wasn’t really a Trekkie, but I think any one who’s lived in America knows who these characters are, and knows how the theme song goes. We all know what the U.S.S. Enterprise is. For me personally I didn’t know anything about the Romulans, I just followed J.J.’s lead, but Star Trek for me is a part of Americana.
Chris Pine: I was not a Trek fan, but my grandmother was a huge William Shatner fan. So when she babysat me we would inevitably end up watching reruns of TJ Hooker… [Laughter] But I was a casual observer [of Star Trek]. I think it is startling that this one story has had such an intense hold on so many people for so long — I can’t think of another thing that has. And I think quite possibly the reason for that is when it came out in the late 60s, there was a great social unrest. We had come out of two world wars, and there was great division. As cheesy as it may sound, the idea that so many people could work together as one and achieve great things is a really — well, why not?! That’s a wonderful vision of humanity. The deck of the Enterprise is a [inaudible] United Nations, it’s a place free of sexism, racism — there’s people from disparate backgrounds. So again, hopefully the resonance it had in the 60s, it will have [today] with a similar effect on a world torn by economic crisis and wars. I think we spend more time trying to kill one another than anything else, so to present a vision of the world working together is quite a beautiful thing.
John Cho: That’s probably what impressed me the most growing up. I wasn’t a Trekkie, but I was very impressed with the multi-ethnic casting. George in particular made a great impression on me, as a young Asian kid growing up in America. It was really meaningful for me to see him on television at that time in the late 70s.
A question for Chris. Is there any indication that you will be playing Captain Kirk again or forever?
Chris Pine: It’s so presumptuous, I think, to start talking about — we get a lot of questions about sequels. This movie has yet to come out. I think we’re all really proud of the movie we made… Being an actor, it’s quite an experience to watch a film and forget after the first 10 minutes that you’re in it. You’re actually munching popcorn as fast as the guy next to you, and you’re as involved and engaged as him, the non-participants… We had an absolute blast making it. I had a lot of fun, and if they were to invite me back I certainly would be the first one to sign up.
I’d like to ask John and Chris about that fight scene on the drill — that was amazing, I wondered if…
John Cho: That actually happened. [Laughter]
…was it choreographed to the nines, or did you guys do it a million times and then picked one? How did it work?
John Cho: Yes, that was choreographed. That was us. We were on wires at Paramount, trying not to vomit.
Chris Pine: It’s incredible, you know, having to put together that scene. Reading through that scene, it’s about three pages and it took us a month and a half to shoot. I had no concept or visual preparation of the scene. We had a great stunt team behind us… putting together an intense and quite fun Star Trek [inaudible] for about two months before we began shooting. The fight scenes were choreographed, but left enough breathing room on the day where you could change it up. Our stunt doubles were incredible, and we left a lot of the hard work to them. But a lot of that was wires, and a lot of work down at Dodgers Stadium on huge platforms. That’s another genius of J.J.’s is that he’s able to see in his mind what the final product would look like.
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Going Boldly into fabulous Star Trek prizes … Beam up the winner!
Posted by grip on Friday, August 14, 2009
It’s Star Trek Weekend!
Everyone is right where they should be. Chekov and Sulu are manning the navigation controls, Uhura is monitoring communications and pointy eared Mr.Spock is hovering over his science station.
The very anticipated Star Trek Film is out today. It has gotten an Incredible 96% on the “Tomatoe-Meter” at Rottentomatoes.com including Adam Tobias’ comment: “Trust me when I say Star Trek is easily one of the best science fiction films of this decade”
So from William Shatner’s suave debut to Tribblemania, Ricardo Montalban to Whoopi Goldberg, a look at the latest Star Trek buzz here on MovieSet!
Ace Correspondent Reports
First off, Quinn Bender brings us an Ultimate Star Trek Review! He recaps his experience, his expectations plus the good and the bad. No mercy! Check it out!
You can also catch Quinn in Behind the Scenes #33 (see below) or a special installment with an impromptu interview about the advance screening and press junket.
Quinn also transcribed hours of interviews from the junkets which will be appearing on the blog soon. Some great anecdotes and insight for the hardcore Star Trek enthusiasts, including:
* Captain Kirk Speaks on Star wars
* Nimoy Champions Younger, Fresher Cast
* Hanky Panky on USS Enterprise
Behind the Scenes Trek-tacular vidcast
Eric and Shaun from the Behind The Scenes series bring you an awesome episode dedicated to this fantastic new film. Check out the new Behind the Scenes Site Gets Trekkie episode where they discuss their favorite installments of the series, the casting of the new actors playing iconic roles, and riff about Start Trek lore.
Top 5 Star Trek Blogs
Also, check out our very recent blog post: MovieSet’s Crew Bring you Our Top 5 choices for Star Trek Blogs in this Universe! Including the Site Named Best New Fan site for 2008! by TrekMovie - The Star Trek Scrapbook Blogspot “It is a Star Trek History Buffs Dream website, Excellent in both content and quality” -Trekmovie
Trek-tackular Sweepstakes
Get energized and enter the Star Trek sweepstakes!! A galaxy of prizes awaits you! To help celebrate the arrival ‘Star Trek,’ one of the most anticipated movies of the year, we’re giving away prize packs we think you’d fight a Vulcan to win. Imagine beaming home with a signed ‘Star Trek’ one-sheet, a scale model of the iconic USS Enterprise, the CD soundtrack or pairs of movie tickets! A truly Trek-tacular collection. Enter today to live long, prosper and win! Sweepstakes Dates: 4/28/2009 - 5/29/2009
Star Trek Sitelet
All the details we have about the new Star Trek is at the Sitlet. Here’s a few nuggets of knowledge for you you. Cast and Crew: Chris Pine as James Kirk, John Cho as Hikaru Sulu, Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov, Eric Bana as Nero, Clifton Collins Jr as Ayel, Karl Urban as Dr. Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Leonard Nimoy as Spock Prime, Zoe Saldana as Nyota Uhura, Bruce Greenwood as Capt. Christopher Pike. Directed by: J.J. Abrams Written by: Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman
For the Rest of the list and the latest News, Vids and Stills Go to our Sitelet!
Get energized and enter the Star Trek sweepstakes!!
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