Zachary Quinto: Nerdage’s #20 actor with geek appeal
Actor Zachary Quinto arrives at the red carpet prior to the screening of the movie Margin Call during the International Film Festival Berlinale in Berlin on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Zachary Quinto is set to reprise his role as Spock in the as-yet untitled “Star Trek” sequel scheduled for a 2012 release. That by itself might be enough to have landed him at No. 20 on Nerdage’s list of actors with geek appeal, but that’s not all Quinto has going.
Through a partnership with Archaia, Quinto has shepherded the release of the comic-book series “Lucid,” written by Michael McMillian.
Quinto, who starred as Sylar on the NBC series “Heroes” from 2006-2010, starred in the made-for-the-internet comedy “Girl Walks Into a Bar,” which you can see here on YouTube.
Quinto is starring in the thriller “Margin Call” with Kevin Spacey, set for release in Oct. 2011, and the comedy “What’s Your Number?,” starring Chris Evans, set for September.
- Matt Price
DC Comics’ “Star Trek” series followed “Wrath of Khan”
Star Trek 1-4 (1984)
Writer Mike W. Barr and artist Tom Sutton were the creative team that kicked off the third “Star Trek” comic book series, and the first from DC Comics, in 1984, after the success of the “Wrath of Khan” film.
Mysteries, monsters mark remainder of Marvel’s 1980s “Star Trek” series
Star Trek #6-#18
The 13 final issues of Marvel’s 1980s “Star Trek” series feature stories from writers including Mike W. Barr, Martin Pasko and J.M. DeMatteis. These issues (along with Nos. 4 and 5) were collected by IDW in 2009′s “Star Trek Omnibus.”
Star Trek met Dracula (of sorts) in 1980 two-parter from Marvel
In the Marvel comic-book series set after the events of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise are requested to transport a Normedian, a scorpion-looking alien, back to the prison from which he escaped. The Normedian says his return will mean his death. The Normedian briefly escapes, but is recaptured by Mr. Spock.
Marvel’s “Star Trek” series began with adaptation of film
Star Trek 1-3 (Marvel, 1980)
Marvel’s 1980 “Star Trek” series begins with an adaptation of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. This was first printed in Marvel Comics Super Special #15, a magazine released in Dec. 1979 to coincide with the release of the movie. Split into 3 parts, this became the first 3 issues of Marvel’s ongoing “Star Trek” comic book.
Modala Imperative is tale of two Star Treks
Two 1991 “Star Trek” miniseries, both subtitled “The Modala Imperative,” take the crews of two different Starship Enterprises to the planet Modala, 100 years apart.
Leonard Nimoy to wrap up acting career on Fringe
Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy will call it quits after a 60-year career, following tonight’s episode of “Fringe.” Nimoy plays scientist William Bell on the J.J. Abrams-created show. The Oklahoman’s Lillie-Beth Brinkman talked to Nimoy about his final episode and his career.
“Sixty years, I think, is long enough,” Nimoy said. “I decided some time ago that I didn’t want to do this anymore.”
But he appreciates the opportunities he’s been given, as Spock and beyond.
“I’m very grateful for all the great opportunities I’ve had and the people I’ve met and the people I’ve worked with. The ‘Star Trek’ character has been a blessing to me because I find it very dignified and a positive character and a great role model for a lot of people.”
More in the link, and see an audio slideshow with Nimoy below.
Anton Yelchin: Nerdage’s #20 actor
Anton Yelchin (AP)
With a 2009 doubleheader of “Star Trek” and “Terminator: Salvation,” Anton Yelchin comes in at #20 on Nerdage’s list of actors with geek appeal.
Yelchin talked to George Lang’s Staticblog last year about his part in both franchises, as Kyle Reece in “Terminator Salvation” and Chekov in “Star Trek.”
“They’re both really incredible to be a part of and to experience, and to be on the set is just insane — they’re both iconic franchises but two totally different moods and philosophies, really,” Yelchin said during a press day at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. “It was pretty wonderful to go from one universe into a totally different universe even though they’re both science fiction.”
- Matt Price
Sonita Henry: Nerdage’s #20 actress
Sonita Henry
Sonita Henry, Nerdage’s #20 actress, appeared in “Star Trek” as the doctor who delivered James T. Kirk.
She told Nerdage last year that the gravity of being cast for “Star Trek” didn’t sink in immediately.
“As an actor, you’re like, ‘Great! Another job,’” she said. “And then it slowly begins to sink in that this isn’t just another job, this is ‘Star Trek.’ This is huge. This has millions and millions of fans around the world.”
She recently guest starred on the episode of “Cold Case” titled “Bullet,” and previously appeared on “NCIS.” And according to Sonita Henry Online, she recently was working on motion capture for an EA game.
- Matt Price
Star Trek comes to DVD and Blu-ray today
J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the “Star Trek” franchise comes to DVD and Blu-ray today. If you’ve missed what was one of 2009′s best films, now’s a great time to get caught up on it.
As I wrote in my review of the film:
Director J.J. Abrams reinvents “Star Trek” in his new film that’s a reboot of the classic sci-fi series. For hardcore Trekkies, it doesn’t negate what’s gone before, but for the newbies – which make up most of the potential viewing audience – this “Star Trek” is brand new.
Feel free to click through for my full review. I look forward to checking out the DVD for extra features in the near future. Special features on the DVD set include a digital copy of the film, deleted scenes, audio commentary and making-of documentaries.
- Matt Price
