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Star Trek Faq: Everything Left to Know About the First Voyages of the Starship Enterprise Book Review
23 May 2012 6:42 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Star Trek Faq: Everything Left to Know About the First Voyages of the Starship Enterprise is a new, non-fiction Star Trek book that is meant both for die-hard and casual fans of the original Star Trek series created in the 1960s. Despite the title, the book isn’t set up in a question and answer format, and the book has answers to some questions that have probably only occurred to a small number of people. This book is meant to be a distillation of information published elsewhere, but even at 413 pages, don’t expect technical details like an explanation of star dates or warp drive. There is an obligatory episode guide, but thankfully, the plot synopses are kept short. From my fan perspective, its pages do contain some interesting information that I wasn’t aware of. The author, Mark Clark, is a Star Trek fan, but he is also a film historian, »
- Reed
‘Fringe’ Season 5 Details Revealed
15 May 2012 8:03 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
[Warning - This Post Contains Fringe Season 4 Spoilers!!!]
The battle will soon be upon us in Fringe season 5. As the Observers make their way into our world, will the Fringe team be able to prevent the events depicted in 2036 from occurring?
Speaking with TV Guide and TV Line, Fringe executive producers J.H. Wyman and Jeff Pinkner reveal what’s in store for season 5, how the impending battle will seamlessly fit into the series’ overall storyline, the huge payoff that’s waiting for fans at the end of the series, and much more.
While there’s no talk about the potential return of William Bell in season 5, one should never discount Fringe‘s ability to surprise its audience. Things are dependent on Leonard Nimoy’s decision to return, and it is not currently known ...
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- Anthony Ocasio
Star Trek: Leonard Nimoy Wanted Dual Role In Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
15 May 2012 7:48 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Laurence Luckingbill has revealed in an interview with StarTrek.com that Leonard Nimoy didn’t talk to him much during the filming of 1989′s “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier”. The reason? Nimoy was upset because he wanted to play the villain in the film.
Luckingbill played Sybok, the charming yet deluded Vulcan who hijacks the Enterprise to go find ”God.” Sybok was presented as Spock’s half brother in the film, a plot device that divided fans. But Nimoy wanted to promote Sybok from half brother to twin brother so that it would enable Nimoy to play both parts. Much like how he played his mirror universe counterpart in the Original Series episode ”Mirror Mirror,” Nimoy wanted to show off his acting credentials and pushed for the change. Luckingbill recalls;
“He did not say one word to me for quite a long time, other than ‘Hello.’ I found out later he had really, »
- Amarpal Biring
TV Reviews: “Fringe” Season 4, Episode 22, “Brave New World: Part Two” [Finale]
14 May 2012 7:53 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
“Brave New World, Part 2” Air Date: 5/11/12
If you haven’t watched last week’s Fringe, “Brave New World: Part One,” then go do so now, unless you want Mega Spoilers. However, I promise not to ruin any of the massive twists and turns of this week’s “Brave New World: Part Two,” so you’re safe to sit back, grab some red licorice, and ruminate with me about this divided, mixed, and ultimately classic season of Fringe.
Last week, Walter’s convictions that William Bell (the venerable Leonard Nimoy) was alive and behind David Robert Jones’ machinations turned out to be true. Unfortunately, his mission led to the shot heard round both universes, with Astrid crumpling to the ground from a bullet wound. The stunned silence and emotional punch which that moment produced in me caused me to leave common sense behind. Even though dead doesn’t »
- Andy Greene
'Star Trek V' Villain Role Almost Went To Leonard Nimoy
14 May 2012 7:25 PM, PDT | AirlockAlpha.com | See recent Airlock Alpha news »
Anyone who pays attention to Star Trek lore knows that William Shatner originally offered the role of Spock's brother Sybok to James Bond actor Sean Connery in his 1989 film "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier." But apparently that wasn't even Laurence Luckingbill's biggest competition for the role. Another actor wanted to take on the renegade Vulcan, and he wasn't too happy when he lost out on the role. That actor? Leonard Nimoy. "He did not say one word to me for quite a long time, other than 'Hello,'" Luckingbill recently told Star Trek.com. "I found out later he had really, really pushed hard to have this be a double role, a dual role for him." Probably thinking back to the days of Spock in a goatee from the Mirror Universe, it seems Nimoy (who had directed the previous two films) »
Maureen Ryan: Why I Gave Up On 'Fringe' (And Why I Came Back)
12 May 2012 1:23 PM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen the Season 4 finale of "Fringe," entitled "Brave New World Part 2."
Genetically mutated dinosaurs? A Cortexiphan baby? Leonard Nimoy? Brain-laced lemon cake?
You can't say there wasn't a lot going on in the May 11 "Fringe" finale. But weirdly enough, that's always been part of the problem with this unlikely survivor, which has been renewed for a fifth and final season.
The Fox show is always trying to balance "stuff" -- the complex mythology that has grown up around the Observers, Olivia Dunham, Walter Bishop, his old friend William Bell, his son Peter and a number of alternate worlds and scenarios -- with the ultimate emotional impact of the stories it tells.
It's not an easy balance to strike, and Season 4 was something of an object lesson in the perils of ideas that seem cool on paper, but can lessen the cumulative »
- Maureen Ryan
Maureen Ryan: Why I Gave Up On 'Fringe' (And Why I Came Back)
12 May 2012 1:23 PM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen the Season 4 finale of "Fringe," entitled "Brave New World Part 2."
Genetically mutated dinosaurs? A Cortexiphan baby? Leonard Nimoy? Brain-laced lemon cake?
You can't say there wasn't a lot going on in the May 11 "Fringe" finale. But weirdly enough, that's always been part of the problem with this unlikely survivor, which has been renewed for a fifth and final season.
The Fox show is always trying to balance "stuff" -- the complex mythology that has grown up around the Observers, Olivia Dunham, Walter Bishop, his old friend William Bell, his son Peter and a number of alternate worlds and scenarios -- with the ultimate emotional impact of the stories it tells.
It's not an easy balance to strike, and Season 4 was something of an object lesson in the perils of ideas that seem cool on paper, but can lessen the cumulative »
- Maureen Ryan
Leonard Nimoy Insists Spock Prime Isn't in Star Trek 2
12 May 2012 11:36 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Director J.J. Abrams has tried to remain as tight lipped about his upcoming sequel Star Trek 2 as is possible in this age of instant information. And he's succeeded for the most part. A couple of minor plot details have spilled forward, and Zachary Quinto's private team of paparazzi have done a fine job of offering up on set pics of Spock. But one aspect of the film seems to be caught in a constant wave of lies, and that is the presence of Spock Prime, played by the legendary Leonard Nimoy.
First, J.J. Abrams made it clear that none of the original 1966 Star Trek cast would be making an appearance in this follow-up to his smash hit 2009 reboot. Then Leonard Nimoy turned around and said he was in talks to make an appearance. Shortly there after, a source close to the set confirmed Nimoy's presence on set as Spock Prime, »
- MovieWeb
TV Review: Fringe 4.22, “Brave New World Part II”
12 May 2012 8:01 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
After we got the news that Fringe would return for a fifth and finale season of 13 episodes, I was comforted by the knowledge that any loose threads left by Season 4 would be able to be tied up eventually. No matter how badly they screwed up the finale, there would always be September (the month not the Observer). What I never considered was how badly they wouldn’t screw it up, and in a way, this is even worse.
Things kick off where we last left them: William Bell (Leonard Nimoy) has taken Walter (John Noble); Astrid (Jasika Nicole) isn’t dead (silly me thought they might do something bold for a change); Olivia (Anna Torv) and Peter (Joshua Jackson) have no idea what’s going on; and David Robert Jones really was just a henchman.
Bell is showing Walter a vision of the new world he is trying to create. »
- Emile K. Lewis
Fringe, Ep. 4.22, “Brave New World (Part 2)”: Finale makes most of troublesome setup
11 May 2012 10:57 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 22: “Brave New World (Part 2)”
Written by Jeff Pinkner, J. H. Wyman, and Akiva Goldsman
Directed by Joe Chappelle
Airs Fridays at 9pm (Et) on Fox
This week, on Fringe: Bell monologues, Walter shoots, and Olivia smiles
It’s been a mixed season for Fringe. After last year’s shocking cliffhanger, much of the beginning of season four dealt with the fallout of Peter’s deletion. 22 episodes later, we’re in much the same place as we were then. Peter and Olivia are together and happy, Walter is comparatively well-adjusted, thanks to Peter’s influence, and mad scientists keep insisting on cropping up to make trouble. David Robert Jones filled this role well, but he’s already been dealt with, so we’re back to Belly as the mysterious villain. Perhaps the most significant change this season was the addition of Lincoln Lee as a permanent fixture in both Universes. »
- Kate Kulzick
Leonard Nimoy Discusses “Fringe” Return
11 May 2012 10:46 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
Leonard Nimoy, everyone’s favorite Star Trek alum, recently returned to Fringe in a move that shocked a lot of people. His character, William Bell, had been dead for awhile, and more importantly, Nimoy had retired from acting for good after appearing in Abrams’ Star Trek. But, in an illuminating interview with io9 that deserves a Spoiler Alert, Nimoy talks about how he loves Fringe, and may be up for returning beyond this fourth season and relishes the chance to play an evil version of William Bell. Nimoy’s the man, and I love the character of William Bell, so I’m psyched. He also explains, unfortunately, that he probably won’t show up in Star Trek 2. »
- Andy Greene
'Fringe' Season 4 finale: No one ever really dies in scifi
11 May 2012 9:03 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Oh "Fringe," how you play with our emotions! This review is chock full of spoilers, so look away if you haven't watched "Worlds Apart: Part 2" yet. The impact of the big moment with Olivia (Anna Torv) would have been even more difficult to take if the writers put that in the ending they shot, should the show not be picked up. Not sure anyone's heart could have taken that.
The Observer prophecy about Olivia having to die in any scenario was real. After finding out that she was the power source to create a new universe, Walter (John Noble) shot her in the forehead. Did anyone else jump out of their seat? We all knew you could bring someone back for a few moments. We saw it with the incredibly, horribly creepy, eye-jerking final moments with Jessica Holt (Rebecca Mader). But all that cortexiphan brought Olivia fully back to life! »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Fringe Season Finale: William Bell is Back, But What's His Crazy Plan for Olivia?
11 May 2012 7:53 PM, PDT | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
One thing is clear in all universes: Fringe knows how to put on a good season finale. Last season wiped the slate clean of Peter, but this season finale killed a beloved character. What does this crazy killing mean for Fringe's fifth and final season? And who had a bombshell of an announcement in the season finale? Find out now: More: Fringe's Leonard Nimoy Talks William Bell's "Bizarre" (Eeevil?) Transformation…and Whether He'll Be Back What We Learned Bell is Back: While watching this episode, we got to put our Irish Literature knowledge to good use. William Bell (Leonard Nimoy) is back and is one crazy Yeats-quoting scientist. He »
Fringe Season Finale: William Bell is Back, But What's His Crazy Plan for Olivia?
11 May 2012 7:53 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
One thing is clear in all universes: Fringe knows how to put on a good season finale. Last season wiped the slate clean of Peter, but this season finale killed a beloved character. What does this crazy killing mean for Fringe's fifth and final season? And who had a bombshell of an announcement in the season finale? Find out now: More: Fringe's Leonard Nimoy Talks William Bell's "Bizarre" (Eeevil?) Transformation…and Whether He'll Be Back What We Learned Bell is Back: While watching this episode, we got to put our Irish Literature knowledge to good use. William Bell (Leonard Nimoy) is back and is one crazy Yeats-quoting scientist. He »
'Fringe': Leonard Nimoy on William Bell's big evil comeback
11 May 2012 3:39 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
The "Fringe" season (thank goodness not "series") finale airs on May 11 and it looks like William Bell (Leonard Nimoy) is going to try to merge the universes. Zap2it got a chance to chat with Nimoy during a conference call. He gives us the scoop about what's coming and whether he'll be back next season.
"The character of William Bell started out to be rather ambivalent," he says. "We weren't quite sure whether we were supposed to enjoy him or be afraid of him. We couldn't quite figure out what his motivation was. At the end of last season, he seemed to come around to be less dangerous. This season I think things have taken another turn. He's in another universe and has taken on other characteristics."
Nimoy talked about coming back for another season. "I'm sure that we will be having conversations about that before too long. I haven't »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Leonard Nimoy Talks Fringe Season Finale, the Star Trek Sequel, The Big Bang Theory, and More
11 May 2012 3:27 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Not only are Fringe fans thrilled that the show recently received a 13-episode, fifth and final season to wrap things up, but they are equally as excited for the return of actor Leonard Nimoy, as the ever mysterious William Bell, on the Season 4 finale. In “Brave New World Pt. 2,” the Fringe team is pushed to their breaking point as they desperately attempt to prevent a catastrophic event that threatens the lives of everyone. During this recent interview to promote his return to the sci-fi drama, Leonard Nimoy talked about what enticed him to come back, his desire to explore characters with dimension, how long he’s been keeping his appearance a secret, and that he’d be open to returning again in Season 5. He also talked about his love of comedy, his willingness to take more acting roles if it’s something he’s intrigued by, and that he will »
- Christina Radish
Sci-Fi Legend Leonard Nimoy Talks of Fringe, Star Trek, and More
11 May 2012 12:00 PM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
What a privilege it was to be on the media call with sci-fi legend Leonard Nimoy yesterday. That voice. He was gracious, kind, funny, and laughed a lot. He was an absolute treat. The questions and answers ran the gamut from his start as an actor – with a Boston accent! – to his thoughts on Fringe, the new Star Trek movie franchise, and any future appearances.
First, we’ll keep you in suspense no longer: he is willing to appear on the final season of Fringe. This isn’t spoilery, considering we’ve already seen him die once on the show, so we’re still in the dark as to what might happen tonight. He hasn’t yet spoken with anyone on Fringe about a Season 5 appearance, but expects to be hearing from them some time soon.
Second, it doesn’t appear that he’ll be showing up in the second Star Trek movie, »
- Erin Willard
Preview Part 2 of the 'Fringe' Season 4 Finale -- Now with Leonard Nimoy
11 May 2012 11:00 AM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
Last Friday night, Fox aired the first part of the Fringe season 4 finale. And now we've got a longer, expanded trailer for part 2 of the finale, which airs tonight at Pm Est -- enriched with good, wholesome, grade A Leonard Nimoy! Watch it after the jump. In the second part of the Fringe season 4 finale, Leonard Nimoy reminds me of two other evil characters he played -- the Mirror Universe Spock in the original Star Trek's "Mirror, Mirror" episode, and Dr. David Kibner his new age guru in Philip Kaufman's "Invasion of the Body Snatchers". Yes, I have some strange but not entirely unpleasant sensations taking place in my nerd loins this fine Friday. »
Leonard Nimoy talks about his return to “Fringe” in tonight’s season finale
11 May 2012 10:53 AM, PDT | ChannelGuideMag | See recent ChannelGuideMag news »
We all know better at this point than to fully believe actors when they say they are retiring from acting. Much like a boxer, it usually means the person reached a point of exhaustion and just needs a break to recharge their batteries. But when Leonard Nimoy in 2010, at nearly 80 years old, said he was hanging it up, it seemed like a good possibility. After all, he had just completed a role in director J.J. Abrams’ reboot of Star Trek, effectively handing the reins of his signature character Spock to Zachary Quinto, and also finished up a juicy [...] »
- Stacey Harrison
MGM Making Film Adaptation of Ray Bradbury's From The Dust Returned
11 May 2012 9:30 AM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Ray Bradbury is no stranger to having his literary works adapted to the big screen. Films like Something Wicked This Way Comes, It Came From Outer Space, A Sound of Thunder, and Farenheit 451 are all based on his writings, and now MGM has put another of his projects on the fast track toward production. Deadline reports that the studio has acquired screen rights to From The Dust Returned, a series of short stories about a young boy named Timothy who is adopted by a family of ghosts.
Seems like a pretty common sense adaptation in today's marketplace, especially considering all of the similar projects out there from Beetlejuice to the upcoming Hotel Transylvania. Timothy tells the short stories to his grandmother (who happens to be a mummy) at a family reunion that happens every year on Halloween.
Mom and dad are loving vampires; teen sister Cecy is immobilized and bed-ridden, »
- benp
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