Continuing the Star Trek theme of the last post, but on a much more upbeat note, here’s a blooper/gag reel from Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 7.
I find this stuff pretty amusing. You might too.
Browsing Category
Star Trek
Happy (Soon to Be) 50th ‘Star Trek’
Posted on March 26, 2014
As my friend and The Flickcast podcast co-host Joe Dilworth pointed out recently, it was supposedly about 50 years ago (on or about March 11) that Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry first put pen to paper (or fingers to typewriter) and wrote a proposal for a new sci-fi TV series.
His first words? “Star Trek is . . .”
Since that day his creation has spawned several TV series, a bunch of movies, action figures, models, conventions and whole generations of adults of all ages all over the world who dreamed of boldly going where no one has gone before. Those words, and the resulting TV series, had power . . . Power to entertain, to inform, to spark debate and highlight the important social and political issues of the time. Plus, the show was just plain fun.
I’m sure we’ll start to see all sorts of tributes and honors for this amazing and groundbreaking TV series, and the phenomenon it became, as the actual 50th anniversary of the original series, which first aired in 1966, hits in 2016. Until then, let me put in my two cents now and say “Thank You” to Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek for the countless hours of fun and entertainment.
An Awesome TOHO-Style ‘Pacific Rim’ Trailer
Posted on August 8, 2013
When I was growing up, one of my favorite things to do was watch giant monster (aka Kaiju) movies from Japan’s TOHO Studios featuring Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan and more in titles such as Mothra vs. Godzilla, King Kong vs. Godzilla, War of the Gargantuas and my personal favorite: Destroy All Monsters. They were great fun. Still are, in fact.
This was mostly possible because of two TV stations in Los Angeles I was able to pick up using rabbit ears from my bedroom north of San Diego. To this day, I thank old school Channel 5 and Channel 13 for bringing me giant monster movies and also for first introducing me to the original Star Trek series, which I distinctly recall ran right after Gilligan’s Island at the time.
Anyway, all this nostalgia brings me to this trailer for Guellermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim. But not just any trailer, because why would I bother with that now that the movie is out?
No, this one is special. It’s done in the Toho Godzilla style and it’s pretty great. Still love the music too.
Enjoy.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Qygyy4204&w=560&h=315]
How to Teach Your Unborn Child About ‘Star Trek’
Posted on March 26, 2013
Geeks/nerds out there expecting a child in the near future, this video is for you: How to Teach Your Unborn Child About Star Trek. That’s right, it’s never too early to start teaching your child the important fundamentals.
Well, you might want to wait until they actually have ears and can hear (about 20 weeks or so). But then, get to it.
If I ever have children (hey, you never know), in addition to Star Trek, I will also be teaching them about Star Wars during the all-important internal gestation period. This will, of course, inevitably lead to many enjoyable Star Trek vs. Star Wars debates.
That does sound like fun. I may have to work on that.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPt9vVYd-oE?rel=0]
(h/t to Dr. Tom Mahoney for the link)
A ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Trailer. . . Made With LEGO
Posted on March 19, 2013
If you recall a couple weeks ago, I posted the trailer for Man of Steel made with LEGO. Well, Antonio Toscano is back and he’s got a new trailer.
This time it’s for Star Trek: Into Darkness and yes, it’s also made entirely out of LEGO. I think this is great. You probably will too.
Enjoy.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7JGT0yxxMw?rel=0&w=525&h=295]
‘Star Trek: TNG’ Season Two Bloopers? Make It So!
Posted on January 2, 2013As a huge fan of the original Star Trek series, I was quite skeptical when Star Trek: The Next Generation came out. Fotunately, it only took about five minutes for the new show to win me over and I’ve been a big fan of Picard, Riker, Data and the rest ever since.
With the series coming out on Blu-ray, we’ve gotten some great supplimental material. One such bit of greatness is this blooper reel from Season Two of the series.
Great stuff indeed. Enjoy.
Update: Sorry kids but it seems the video has been taken down by YouTube for those pesky “copyright violations.” I’ll see if I can find it somewhere else. Meantime, go read a book or something.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_nVEm5Yc3c&w=500&h=281]
And Now, the Bigger and Better Trailer for ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’
Posted on December 17, 2012A few days ago, we got a good look at the next Star Trek movie. And now, we get an even better one. Yes, I still think this movies looks great. Yes, I’m still looking forward to seeing it.
And yes, I’m going to keep putting cool trailers up here whenever I feel like it. So there.
Enjoy.
[blip.tv http://blip.tv/play/hJh3g4u5UAA?p=1 width=”500″ height=”301″]
The New ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Trailer Looks Awesome
Posted on December 6, 2012This is a movie I’m looking forward to seeing. Let’s hope it lives up to the trailer. I think it will.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRBcwdLIWak?rel=0&w=500&h=281]
Video Friday (on Tuesday) — Le Wrath di Kahn
Posted on January 27, 2009Today’s special Tuesday edition of ‘Video Friday’ comes from a show called Robot Chicken. If you are not watching Robot Chicken, you should be. It’s that good.
I won’t bother making any brilliant, funny or incisive comments about the video. Suffice to say that its just plain awesome and you should watch it. Now.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xga_wchTpW8&w=425&h=344]
Video Saturday – The New Star Trek Trailer
Posted on November 15, 2008After watching this trailer for J.J. Abrams upcoming relaunch of the Star Trek franchise, all I can really say is that it looks like something Michael Bay might have done. I can only hope that lurking somewhere behind all the visuals and explosions is a decent story and a faithful treatment of the characters.
I guess we’ll see in May 2009. Until then, enjoy.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GsXLV23WgA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0]