'Star Trek XI' Forum Live + Castings

The official Star Trek XI site has launched their Forum section.

Check out the movie's official site and click on the link for "Forums" (at right beneath "Under Construction") to register to start posting (or don't register and just lurk)...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

DVD Review: Pioneers of Television

Pioneers Of Television
Documentary
PBS/Paramount Home Video
Available Jan. 29, 2008

It’s hard to believe that network television has been broadcasting for over 60 years, but it’s true.

Some of us remember when the majority of TV sets were black-and-white, when you had four or five channels max to choose from, and when you were the family member designated to get up and change the channel and mess with the antenna...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

'Star Trek XI' Team Reveals Film Details

Trek Movie scored a Web chat session on Friday with Star Trek XI director J.J. Abrams, who was intermittently joined by members of the creative team and cast, all of whom were participating in the online chat between filming on the movie's Enterprise bridge set. (That's a photo at right sent to the chat of Abrams on the bridge!)...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

'Cloverfield' Mythos Explored: Monsters + Marketing = Millions

WARNING -- SPOILERS AHEAD: This article contains background information and plot details on the film CLOVERFIELD and its viral marketing campaign, and recklessly indulges in spoilers and speculation, so beware.

Paramount's Cloverfield broke the box office record for best January opening ever, earning an estimated $46 million this holiday weekend. Not so shocking since the J.J. Abrams-produced monster flick was probably the most anticipated film to be released in a month known for its poor box office returns. What is shocking is that special-effects-filled film was made for a mere $25 million, though, that's not counting all the money spent all its well-known viral marketing campaign...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

First Pics of Young Spock in Trek XI!

JFX Online has posted a first look at Zachary Quinto as the young Spock in Star Trek XI!

The scene taking place appears to be a Vulcan Council meeting in which Spock seems to be on trial...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Winona Ryder is Spock's Mom in 'Trek XI'

Winona Ryder has joined the cast of JJ Abrams's Star Trek XI, according to Variety.

Ryder will play Amanda Grayson, Spock's human mother in the Star Trek prequel, which hits theaters Christmas Day 2008. The young version of the half-human/half-Vulcan Spock will be played by Heroes star Zachary Quinto, while Leonard Nimoy will also appear as an older Spock, reprising his role from the classic TV show and feature films...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!