Former MST3K Team Releases Wrath of Khan Commentary

The Mystery Science Theater 3000 team of Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy have released their commentary for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Now together as Rifftrax, the trio have release their comedic take of this Trek classic as an MP3 that works with both the theatrical release and director’s cut. The commentary costs $3.99 and is available through their website.

Get the commentary MP3 on the Rifftrax website.

Abrams Star Trek Sequel to Feature Familiar TOS Villain (But Not Khan)

Work on the script for the sequel to J.J. Abrams’s Star Trek film are reportedly well underway, and writers Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman, and Robert Orci have hinted at what—or who—it may feature. Although there has been rampant speculation that Khan would appear in this Star Trek II as well, word from someone who claims to be close to the project is that “it’s definitely a character that will make fans of TOS excited. Think along the lines of Harry Mudd or Trelane or Gary Mitchell or the Talosians or the Horta. Actually it’s one of those that I named.”

So just who will be? Who would you like to see? Join our conversation on Twitter and let us know. You can find us at http://twitter.com/trekfm

You can watch video coverage of this story in the 1/20/2011 Hyperchannel podcast.

Abrams Says Paramount Wants Star Trek Sequel in 3-D

TrekMovie.com has provided an informative update on the next Star Trek movie in an article covering recent interviews with J.J. Abrams. In addition to fielding the usual questions about the script, Abrams also reports that Paramount is pushing for a 3-D film. This should come as no surprise but his skepticism is encouraging. While saying he’s not against 3-D, he clearly doesn’t want it to be used as a gimmick. File that under “thank you J.J.”

Read the full article at TrekMovie.com.

You can watch video coverage of this story in the 1/20/2011 Hyperchannel podcast.

J.J. Abrams speaks at the Apple Store SoHo. Photo by Steve McFarland. Creative Commons.

Hollywood Xpo Screening "Star Trek: Of Gods and Men" for Those Pre-registering

If you’re planning to attend the Hollywood Xpo October 15 - 17 at the Hilton at Universal Studios in Hollywood, here’s a reason to get there early for pre-registration. On Thursday night, October 14, at 8pm, there will be a screening of Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, a film made for Star Trek fans by a professional cast and crew who volunteered their time and talents in a celebration of forty years of the beloved Star Trek universe.

Star Trek: Of Gods and Men stars many members of the various Star Trek series and movies, including Walter Koenig, Tim Russ, Garrett Wang, J.G. Hertzler, Alan Ruck, Ethan Phillips, Chase Masterson, Cirroc Lofton, Grace Lee Whitney, and Nichelle Nichols as Captain Nyoto Uhura. Some of the cast and crew will be on hand for the screening.

Learn more about Star Trek: Of Gods and Men.

Learn more about Hollywood Xpo.