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Museum of Pop Culture Receives Thousands of Unique Artifacts from Estate of Paul G. Allen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2023

Discover the incredible collection of artifacts donated to the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) by the estate of Paul G. Allen. Explore the diverse range of unique and rare items that make up this unprecedented collection.

Star Trek Legend Nichelle Nichols Dies At 89
by Grace Cutler - Jul 31, 2022

Nichelle Nichols, famous for portraying communications officer Uhura on the original “Star Trek” series, died Saturday night in Silver City, N.M. She was 89 years old.

Director's Edition of STAR TREK Film Will Be Released on Blu-Ray
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2022

The film will also be released in a Limited-Edition Collector’s Set entitled “The Complete Adventure,” which includes the new Director’s Edition, the theatrical cut, and a special longer cut all on 4K Ultra HD along with special features on Blu-ray.  In addition, Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture Collection will also be released.

Fully Restored Director's Cut of STAR TREK Sets Paramount+ Release
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2022

Meticulously restored and remastered, with enhanced visual effects and state-of-the-art sound, this definitive vision of director Robert Wise has been optimized for a new generation of fans. When an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Admiral James T. Kirk (Shatner) returns to the helm. Watch the new trailer now!

The History Channel To Celebrate STAR TREK's 55th Anniversary with Special Series
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2021

Narrated and executive produced by Gates McFadden (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”, “InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?”), the docuseries shares rare, fascinating details of how “Star Trek” began, where it’s been, and how it’s boldly going where no television series has gone before!

BWW Interview: Skirball's Laura Mart Exploring New Worlds Through Star Trek
by Gil Kaan - Sep 2, 2021

The Skirball Cultural Center will house the Los Angeles debut exhibit of Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds opening October 7, 2021. Organized by the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), Seattle, under license by ViacomCBS Consumer Products, this comprehensive exhibition will display costumes, props, scripts of the original Star Trek TV series, as well as its numerous reincarnations that successfully followed. Had the chance to get some inside scoop on this encompassing presentation - a Trekkie’s must-see - from Laura Mart, Skirball’s managing curator.

Nichelle Nichols' Inspiring Story Comes To The Big Screen At The Ridgefield Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2021

The inspiring true story of how renowned Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols pioneered the NASA recruiting program to hire people of color and the first female astronauts for the space agency in the late 1970s and 1980s, Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA will open in select theaters for one night only on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. The Ridgefield Playhouse will screen the film at 7pm as part of the Cohen and Wolf, P.C. Movie Series.

'Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA' Lands in Movie Theaters Nationwide for One Night Only
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 5, 2021

The inspiring true story of how renowned Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols pioneered the NASA recruiting program to hire people of color and the first female astronauts for the space agency in the late 1970s and 1980s.

BWW Music Video Review: Hop On Jack Scott's TRAIN RIDE For A Wonderful Trip Of Joy
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 1, 2020

Train Ride is more than just a lovely song with a well-made video: it's a beacon of hope for romantics of all demographics, past and present.

Brainstorm Media Picks Up All U.S. Distribution Rights For UNITED WE FAN Ahead of DOC NYC Premiere
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 11, 2018

Brainstorm Media has acquired all U.S. distribution rights for UNITED WE FAN ahead of its DOC NYC premiere, hitting VOD on December 4. Fans, stars, creators and more come together to explore the history and evolution of TV's save-our-show fan campaigns in Michael Sparaga's (The Missing Ingredient) humorous and heartfelt feature documentary that made its World Premiere earlier this year at Hot Docs and U.S. Premiere at AFI Docs. From the letter-writing and product mail-ins of yesterday to the social media and crowdfunding campaigns of today, United We Fan goes beyond the headlines to give viewers deeper insights into fandom, community and identity.

The Television Academy Announces STAR TREK as the 2018 Governors Award Recipient
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2018

The Television Academy today announced Star Trek as the 2018 Governors Award recipient, recognizing the visionary science-fiction television franchise and its legacy of boldly propelling science, society and culture where no one has gone before. The prestigious award winner was chosen by the Television Academy board of governors and the honor will be presented to CBS Television Studios during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on Saturday, September 8, 2018. 

SHARE Inc. Celebrates 65 Years Of Philanthropy With Annual Boomtown Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2018

This Sunday evening, May 20th, 2018, SHARE Inc. celebrated their annual 65th Annual Boomtown Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The event was headlined by The Righteous Brothers with additional performances by Martha and the Vandellas, Louis Van Amstel of "Dancing with the Stars" and the SHARE ladies. The event's MC was SHARE legacy, Natalie Lander, of ABC's The Middle.

Winston Duke, Matt Ryan, Gregg Sulkin, and Nichelle Nichols to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines
by Macon Prickett - May 7, 2018

Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its fourth trip to the Iowa Events Center at Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines, June 1-3. Winston Duke (Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War), Gregg Sulkin ('Runaways,' 'Faking It'), Matt Ryan ('Legends of Tomorrow,' 'Constantine'), Nichelle Nichols ('Star Trek') and James Marsters ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Vidiots') headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza. Duke is scheduled to appear on Saturday, June 2; Sulkin will attend on Saturday and Sunday; the others above are scheduled to appear all three days. Other notables scheduled to appear to date include Charisma Carpenter ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie). Additional celebrities to attend will be announced closer to the event. Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars, directors and more. Details to follow soon. Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Des Moines will feature Phil Hester ('The Wretch,' 'Green Arrow'), Chad Hardin ('Harley Quinn,' 'Justice League'), Ande Parks ('Green Arrow,' Daredevil'), Tom Cook ('Masters of the Universe,' 'Smurfs'), Eddy Decker ('Far-Out!'), Steve Pulawa ('Aurora Rise,' 'Patriotica'), Ryan Kinkaid (Zenescope, Big Dog Ink), Brent Woodside (Lucas Arts, Wizards of the Coast), Jim Mehsling ('Star Wars,' Topps), Clinton Hobart (Licensed Disney Fine Artist) and many others. Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, Sci-Fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The sixth event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Des Moines show hours are Friday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans come dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening. For more on the 2018 Wizard World Des Moines, visit http://wizd.me/DesMoinesPR. About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. The 2018 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for Sci-Fi Adventure Spoof UNBELIEVABLE Starring Snoop Dog
by Macon Prickett - Apr 17, 2018

Entertainment Icon, Snoop Dogg stars in the Sci-Fi Parody Adventure Feature Film Unbelievable!!!!!  Snoop Dogg stars as 'Major LeGrande Bushe,' opposite co-producer Nichelle Nichols.  Making their independent feature film debut with Unbelievable!!!!!, husband and wife filmmakers, Writer/Director/EP Steven L. Fawcette and Producer/Actress/EP Angelique Fawcette, of Archangel Films LA & NV, LLC, announce that post-production has been completed, and the independent film is available to be seen by distributors.  They released a new trailer today showcasing Snoop Dogg and the huge ensemble cast, including over 40 former Star Trek actors.

North Hollywood's NoHo CineFest Boasts Growth and Awards in Fifth Year
by Macon Prickett - Apr 5, 2018

The 5th edition of the North Hollywood CineFest showcased 104 short films and 21 feature films from around the globe at the Laemmle NoHo 7 theater over seven days and in two auditoriums. In addition, 34 Los Angeles area high school short films played on the big screen. These high school films are a continuation of the City of Los Angeles Los Angeles Student Film Festival (LASFF) program that was launched nine years ago by Councilman Paul Krekorian and is now part of the North Hollywood CineFest.

Sebastian Stan, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller Among Top Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Comic Con
by Macon Prickett - Feb 21, 2018

Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its sixth trip to Oregon Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Portland, April 13-15. Sebastian Stan (Captain America franchise), the Justice League trio of Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher, Ian Somerhalder ('The Vampire Diaries,' 'Lost'), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter franchise), headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza. Stan, Miller, Somerhalder and Bautista will appear on Saturday only; Momoa and Fisher will attend on Saturday and Sunday. Other notables scheduled to appear to date include Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings), Joe Flanigan ('Stargate: Atlantis'), Nichelle Nichols ('Star Trek'), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, 'Stranger Things') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie). A full list of guests to date is available at http://wizd.me/PortlandPR. Wizard World Comic Con Portland will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon. Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Portland will feature Chad Hardin ('Harley Quinn,' 'Justice League'), Tyler Kirkham ('Green Lantern,' 'Deathstroke'), Gene Ha ('Mae,' 'Top 10'), Marat Michaels ('Deadpool Corps,' 'Brigade'), Ben Templesmith ('30 Days of Night'), Scott Koblish ('Deadpool'), Paul Gulacy ('Master of Kung-Fu,' 'Sabre'), Tony Fleecs ('My Little Pony,' 'Jeff Steinberg: Champion of Earth') and many others. Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The fourth event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Portland show hours are Friday, April 13, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult. Wizard World Comic Con Portland is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening. For more on the 2018 Wizard World Portland, visit http://wizd.me/PortlandPR. About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. The 2018 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

Snoop Dogg Joins the Cast of UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! A Sci-fi Adventure Spoof 40+ Former STAR TREK Stars
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 25, 2018

Snoop Dogg Joins the Cast of UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! A Sci-fi Adventure Spoof 40+ Former STAR TREK Stars

SURGE OF POWER: REVENGE OF THE SEQUEL Blasts On To Amazon Instant Video
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2018

Surge of Power Enterprises is proud to announce the VOD debut of the long-anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking and lighthearted superhero movie 'Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes.'

SURGE OF POWER: REVENGE OF THE SEQUEL Soars to New York Screens Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2018

Surge of Power Enterprises is proud to announce the theatrical debut of the long-anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking and lighthearted superhero movie SURGE OF POWER: REVENGE OF THE SEQUEL.

John Barrowman to Appear at Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis, Cleveland
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2018

Perhaps best known for roles as Captain Jack Harkness from Doctor Who/Torchwood and Malcolm Merlyn in the hit series Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow, popular guest John Barrowman will make a triumphant return to Wizard World Comic Con at upcoming shows in St. Louis

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