http://www.trekcore.com Updates for Trek Core en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnRy0F9KIHA We compare the standard definition (DVD) and new remastered high definition (Blu-ray) versions of Star Trek: The Next Generation's third season opener "Evolution" in this new video - check out the amazing difference and be sure to watch it in 1080p for the full effect! Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://tng.trekcore.com/hd/thumbnails.php?album=57 We kick off our coverage of the third season of Star Trek: The Next Generation remastered in high definition on Blu-ray with all new HD stills from the season opener "Evolution". Be sure to check out these stunning pin-sharp HD images showcasing the incredible HD remastering work! Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/06/star-trek-enterprise-season-2-blu-rays-full-press-release-bonus-content/ We take a look at the upcoming release of Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 on Blu-ray with a full breakdown of the new Blu-ray set's contents. Find out which episodes have new audio commentaries recorded and some initial details about the newly created Season 2 documentary. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.trekcore.com/ TNG "Sins of the Father" Blu-ray Screencaps updated with stills of previously missing HD footage newly discovered - http://bit.ly/zXIxGq Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/06/star-trek-chicago-2013-creative-convention-costumes/ We highlight some of the more creative fan-made convention costumes at the recent Chicago Creation Star Trek Convention 2013. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/06/trekcore-gaming-explore-the-enterprise-in-star-trek-ncc-1701-interview/ TrekCore talks to the developers of a new game which allows users to explore an in-depth, fully-realized interior model of the original Starship Enterprise deck-by-deck. Check out the full interview which has a range of screenshots from the game. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/06/special-autographed-shatner-nimoy-quinto-collectibles-details/ We have news about a special limited edition range of unique signed Star Trek collectibles sporting the autographs of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto. Check out all the info about signed prints, scripts, photos, tricorders and phasers in our new article! Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/06/2009-u-s-s-enterprise-bridge-playset-forever-incomplete-until-now/ We take a look back at Playmates' Star Trek 2009 U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge Playset. The set was originally released incomplete and poor sales meant that fans never had the chance to collect the remaining pieces. We examine the history of the set and look at what could have been. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/06/exclusive-interview-with-sandra-piller-the-best-of-both-worlds-screening/ At the recent theatrical screening of THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS in Los Angeles, TrekCore caught up with Sandra Piller - widow of the late writer/producer Michael Piller. We discussed what it meant to Sandra seeing Michael's work on the big screen as well as her hopes to publish his contentious Insurrection book. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/06/exclusive-five-more-deleted-scenes-from-tng-s3s-evolution/ We've got the second part of a special look at deleted scenes from Star Trek The Next Generation's third season opener "Evolution". Cut material includes the pay-off to a rather poignant story for Wesley and empathy wackiness with Deanna! Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/exclusive-a-first-look-at-deleted-scenes-from-tng-s3s-evolution/ We're continuing our look at deleted scenes from the early years of Star Trek: The Next Generation with an exclusive article profiling an extended cut of Season 3's "Evolution". Check out an array of funky deleted scenes featuring crazy-colored ski suits and nurses being attacked by replicators! Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.startrek-starships.com New official starship scale replica collection launching this summer; upwards of 70 ships planned for release. Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/pre-release-info-on-star-trek-the-original-topps-trading-card-series-book/ We've got some pre-release information on the upcoming book by Paula Block & Terry Erdmann, "Star Trek: The Original Topps Trading Card Series". The new book delves into the prized collectible trading card series first issued in the 1970s. Read our article with quotes from the authors! Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/star-trek-into-darkness-blu-ray-details-including-special-offers/ We've got a complete breakdown of the different releases of Star Trek Into Darkness in the United States, UK and Germany with a full listing of the different DVD and Blu-ray formats offered, pre-order prices and some special offers! Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://amzn.to/16ZMkv0 Fans in the UNITED STATES can also now pre-order the second season of Star Trek: Enterprise on Blu-ray from Amazon.com. The set is released in the US on August 20 and comes complete with an array of new bonus material including a special cast reunion and 3-part documentary! Pre-order your set now! Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://amzn.to/Z5dzAZ Fans in the UK can now pre-order the second season of Star Trek: Enterprise on Blu-ray from Amazon.co.uk. The 6-Disc set will be released on August 19 in the UK and comes complete with a brand new cast reunion feature as well as a three-part documentary! Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/star-trek-enterprise-season-2-blu-rays-revised-cover-art/ The upcoming release of Star Trek Enterprise's second season on Blu-ray has had a change of cover art. We've got a high-resolution look at the new cover art which is far bolder, featuring larger images of the crew framed by a nice shot of the NX-01. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/exclusive-interview-with-writer-morgan-gendel-part-ii/ We conclude our interview with Morgan Gendel who wrote several episodes for Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. In Part 2, we discuss TNG's take on Die Hard, "Starship Mine", DS9's "The Passenger" and "Armageddon Game" and working with Shatner on TekWar! Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/best-of-both-worlds-expanded-soundtrack-lukas-kendall-producer-interview/ We talk to Lukas Kendall, one of the producers of the new expanded soundtrack to Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The Best of Both Worlds" from GNP/Crescendo. Lukas discusses the long road to release the complete BOBW score, the new material and the genius composer Ron Jones. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/exclusive-interview-with-the-inner-light-writer-morgan-gendel-part-i/ TrekCore recently caught up with Morgan Gendel - the scribe behind one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's finest episodes, "The Inner Light". In the first part of our exclusive interview, we discuss Morgan's introduction to Star Trek, flutes, Hugos, graphic novels and audio commentaries! Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://amzn.to/19VSIj5 Amazon have a special edition version of the Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray packaged together in a Limited Edition Gift Set with a unique Phaser replica produced by the ever popular craftsmen at Quantum Mechanix. You can pre-order your set now over at Amazon Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/expanded-the-best-of-both-worlds-soundtrack-news/ We've got news of the upcoming release of an expanded edition of the soundtrack for the epic Star Trek: The Next Generation two-parter "The Best of Both Worlds" from GNP/Crescendo. Check out all the information including track listing and pre-order link in this article. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://amzn.to/YUkqLk UK Fans can now pre-order Star Trek Into Darkness on Blu-ray through Amazon.co.uk! Head on over there now to secure your pre-order! Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://amzn.to/13E3NVU Amazon are now accepting pre-orders for Star Trek Into Darkness. There are multiple options available, including DVD, Blu-ray and special gift packs with props included. Head on over there now to secure your pre-order! Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/exclusive-ron-moore-ira-steven-behr-interview-part-ii/ Part 2 of our special Exclusive Interview with Star Trek writing/producing icons Ira Steven Behr and Ronald D.Moore. In the second part, we discuss the transition from TNG to DS9 and hear some hilarious stories from Ron and Ira about battling Gene Roddenberry, writing for DS9 and a short stint on Voyager. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/into-darkness-audio-book-novelization-and-posters/ Coinciding with the release of Star Trek Into Darkness, Simon & Schuster have released a special novelization of the film in addition to an Audio Book, read by actress Alice Eve (Carol Marcus). We've got all the information, plus a look at a range of film posters for you to collect! Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://movies.trekcore.com/intodarkness/ With Star Trek Into Darkness now opening in most markets by the end of this weekend, we have updated all the images and videos released over the past few weeks to promote the film. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/redemption-blu-ray-which-countries-are-releasing-it/ The upcoming standalone release of the feature-length TNG episode "Redemption" on Blu-ray will only be released in selected countries. We have the information on which countries are lucky enough to get a release, plus links for you to import a copy from Amazon! Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/05/tng-season-4-redemption-press-release/ CBS just sent TrekCore the full press releases for Star Trek: The Next Generation's Fourth Season on Blu-ray and the standalone release of Redemption. We've got all the information on the bonus feature content including some exciting news about deleted scenes on Season 4! Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://amzn.to/YPzlZg Fans in the UK can now buy the official novelization of Star Trek: Into Darkness, penned by Alan Dean Foster. The book is published by Simon & Schuster and is shipping out now!