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The long-running Chuck Lorre sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" is a series about a group of super nerdy friends trying to survive adulthood despite the fact that adulthood really isn't kind to nerds, and one episode in particular is a love letter to a specific corner of nerd-dom. The season 9 episode "The Spock Resonance" is one of the most important in the series because it highlights just how much "Star Trek" can mean to its fans. Indeed, it's a celebration of fandom and the people who love these stories so much that they make them part of their lives, like Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons). 

Sheldon is, of course, an awkward adult who has a tough time with relationships when the show starts, but he grows over time and eventually even gets married to a brilliant scientist in the form of Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik). In fact, it's in "The...

Can you imagine "Star Trek" without Leonard Nimoy as Spock? Well, that's almost exactly what happened.

The 2016 documentary "For The Love of Spock" (directed by Nimoy's son Adam) explores both Nimoy's life story and how Spock became a cultural icon. One takeaway from the doc is that those two stories were inseparable, yet it doesn't elide some of Nimoy's early struggles with the character.

Nimoy had appeared on "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry's previous series "The Lieutenant." This meant Nimoy's "Star Trek" was easy since Roddenberry specifically wanted him on the show. Specifically (as heard in an interview clip included in "For The Love of Spock"), Roddenberry thought Nimoy's long, sharp cheekbones would be a good fit for an alien character. Spock's pointed ears, the greatest signifier of his Vulcan (originally Martian) heritage, were designed to specifically complement Nimoy's looks (and they did).

In another interview included in the documentary,...

NBC’s Brilliant Minds will premiere in September of the upcoming fall season.

While medical dramas are a dime a dozen, Brilliant Minds differs because it’s based on the real-life Dr. Oliver Wolf Sacks.

The series focuses on the larger-than-life neurologist who was not afraid to break the rules to help his patients live life to the fullest.

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While the series focuses mainly on the protagonist, it also includes an exciting ensemble, including his old friend Dr. Pierce and his team of interns.

The team explores cases related to the human mind while examining their own mental health issues and relationships.

With real-life inspiration, rich characters, and a talented cast, we hope this series lasts for many seasons. Meet the cast and characters in Brilliant Minds.

Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) (: JSquared Photography/NBCUniversal)

Zachary Quinto plays Dr. Wolf, the new head of neurology at Bronx General,...

"Star Trek: The Original Series" has three first episodes. Isn't this an irreconcilable contradiction? Let me explain.

There's the first produced "Star Trek" pilot, "The Cage," which starred Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Christopher Pike. When the Enterprise visits planet Talos IV, Pike is abducted by telepathic aliens the Talosians. NBC passed, feeling "The Cage" was a subpar effort, but let creator Gene Roddenberry take a second stab at it.

That resulted in "Where No Man Has Gone Before." When the Enterprise tries and fails to pass an energy field at the edge of the Milky Way galaxy, crewman Gary Mitchell (Gary Lockwood) develops psychic powers and goes mad.

The only thing that carries over between the two pilots is Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock. "Where No Man Has Gone Before" is closer to the finished series (it does star William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk), but there are still noticeable differences.

Star Trek has celebrated found families and close bonds between shipmates on long space voyages since The Original Series. Only a handful of Star Trek actors have appeared alongside their real-life children, creating special moments on screen. Star Trek actors like John de Lancie, Patrick Stewart, and William Shatner have had their children make cameo appearances in the franchise.

Star Trek has always been a family affair, and some Trek actors have starred alongside their real-life children. Since the camaraderie of the crew of the USS Enterprise on Star Trek: The Original Series, the franchise has always celebrated found families and the bonds formed between shipmates on long space voyages. Star Trek has largely been geared toward families, with its stories of fun space adventures and moral lessons. Several Star Trek actors also found love with others involved in the franchise, most notably Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and his wife Majel Barrett-Roddenberry.

There would be no Star Trek without Leonard Nimoy. At least, not the franchise as fans know it and love it. With the start of a new golden age following the franchise's latest releases, Nimoy's legacy as Spock continues to be pivotal.

Related: The 10 Best Spock Quotes

However, Nimoy was also busy behind the screens of The Original Series and Trek movies, like the documentary For The Love of Spock shows. While it's been seven years since the actor's passing, his impact lives long and prospers, from gender equality activism to artistic endeavors.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was the fourth television series in the Star Trek franchise. It ran for seven seasons and a hundred and seventy-six episodes in syndication. The finale, "What You Leave Behind", aired on June 2nd, 1999. DS9 was markedly different from Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation. The show setting was a recovered enemy space station near the planet Bajor. A grieving Starfleet commander, Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks), assigned to help the Bajorans recover from a devastating occupation; discovers a wormhole to a distant region of the galaxy, the Gamma Quadrant. What followed was a thrilling, slow-burn escalation to the epic, Dominion War; a conflict against powerful Gamma Quadrant adversaries that threatened the United Federation of Planets.

What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Deep Space Nine is a wonderful retrospective and coda to the beloved series. The documentary is produced and directed by Ira Steven Behr,...

Indie film specialist Gravitas Ventures has launched the streaming service Gravitas Movies with a $4.99 monthly price, Variety has learned exclusively.

The 13-year-old distributor unveiled the Svod service in the U.S. on Tuesday, touting Gravitas Movies as the new streaming service for lovers of independent film, offering a 1,000-title catalog of commercial-free films with new movies added all the time.

Gravitas Movies is available on Comcast’s Xfinity X1, along with Apple TV and iOS devices, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android mobile and Android TV devices. Gravitas Movies is also available at gravitasmovies.com. It’s also available for $40 per year.

The sector has seen explosive growth in recent years with Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, CBS All Access, Showtime and YouTube Premium. At the same time, niche-oriented movie services like WarnerMedia’s FilmStruck and Fandor have fallen by the wayside in recent months.

Gravitas Ventures president Michael Murphy...

Shout! Studios has just acquired worldwide rights to the new Star Trek feature documentary What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Shout! plans to release it across multiple platforms including theatrical by year’s end.

The in-depth retrospective approaches the edgy Deep Space Nine as the most-misunderstood of the franchises that have flown under the banner of Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek brand. When it premiered in January 1993 as a spinoff of Star Trek: The Next Generation, many devoted Trek fans thought the show flouted Roddenberry’s overarching vision of humanity’s noble and united future in the age of interstellar exploration.

The syndicated Deep Space Nine (created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller) eventually won fans over and endured for 176 episodes over seven seasons with its chronicle of a space station that is (not unlike Casablanca in the classic film) a place of intrigue,...

Sometimes, you are so excited about a film that you just have to do a flash mob. Ahead of the November 30th release of Anna and the Apocalypse from Orion Pictures, a group of Austinites and zombies participated in a flash mob in downtown Austin, Texas. Also: The Rainbow Experiment VOD and DVD release details, and Death Kiss is coming to DVD as well.

Details on the Anna and the Apocalypse Flash Mob in Austin: "To celebrate the critically-acclaimed Christmas zombie high-school musical Anna And The Apocalypse, the movie came to life in Austin, TX with a flash mob dance in downtown at the popular Lamar Pedestrian Bridge to get the holidays started with a bloody bang (and possibly a bite).

In anticipation of Orion Pictures' new holiday film, a group of Austinites & zombies participated in a Surprise flash mob to the original song from the film, "Hollywood Ending" while...

The makers behind 14 Cameras have secured distribution courtesy of Gravitas Ventures. Check out the trailer and official poster that dropped for the film before its released on July 27th.

Press Release: "Gravitas Ventures announces today that they have acquired worldwide rights to the horror-thriller 14 Cameras, directed by Scott Hussion and Seth Fuller. Written by Victor Zarcoff, the film is the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically-acclaimed horror title 13 Cameras (New York Times Critic’s Pick), released by Gravitas Ventures in 2015. The film will be released in theaters and on demand nationwide on July 27th.

14 Cameras stars Neville Archambault (13 Cameras), Amber Midthunder (“Legion”), Chelsea Edmundson (Thunder Road) and Brianne Moncrief (13 Cameras) and was produced by Fuller and Hussion, with Andrew van den Houten (The Ranger), Jordan Rudman (Funeral Kings) and The McManus Bros. (writers of Netflix’s “American Vandal”) executive producing.

When a family of four rent a beautiful house for their summer vacation,...

Morgan Freeman's hometown comes under siege by the living dead in Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies, and at American Film Market, Gravitas Ventures acquired the action horror film for domestic distribution:

Press Release: Santa Monica, CA (November 4, 2017) - Director Mark Newton's Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies, winner of "Goriest Film" at last week's FANtastic Horror Film Festival in San Diego, has been acquired by Gravitas Ventures for domestic distribution, announced Daniel Wood, Executive Producer.

"Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies has a great Southern vibe and gives a unique twist to the zombie film genre, with a little Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead in the mix. Plus, there's a zombie horde, carnival mayhem, Southern rock, and mad scientists. It's a fun ride!" said Joshua Spector, Director of Acquisitions for Gravitas Ventures.

The deal was brokered by Wood on behalf of the film, and by Spector for Gravitas Ventures.

It’s a match made in deep space!

Adam Nimoy, television director and son of the iconic Leonard Nimoy, is engaged to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine alum Terry Farrell — news that is sure to delight Star Trek fans around the world.

Film critic and fellow Trekkie Scott Mantz first reported the couple’s updated relationship status in a tweet on Friday.

“Rt Breaking News!! How’s This for #StarTrek Royalty?? Terry Farrell & Adam Nimoy are Engaged!! May their love & union Llap!!,” Mantz tweeted along with a heart and Vulcan salute emoji.

When a Twitter user responded with the question,...

Gravitas Ventures has released the first trailer to the comedy “Brave New Jersey,” a film about a small New Jersey town on the night of Orson Welles’ 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast that sent millions of listeners into a panic, believing the U.S. was being invaded by Martians.

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The story follows the town’s mayor clerk (Tony Hale,“Veep”), an unhappy housewife (Heather Burns, “Manchester by the Sea”), a timid schoolteacher (Anna Camp, “Pitch Perfect”), a fearful sheriff (Mel Rodriguez, “The Last Man on Earth”), and an erratic reverend (Dan Bakkedahl, “Life in Pieces”) as they cope with the thought of this being their last night on earth and wonder how they’re going to spend it. With the help of the town’s reclusive war veteran (Raymond J. Barry,...

This Week in Home VideoGet Ready to Fall in Love With the Funny, Sexy, and Beautifully Independent ‘The Love Witch’Plus 13 more new releases to watch at home this week on Blu-ray/DVD.

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Pick of the WeekThe Love Witch

What is it? A witch visits a small coastal community in search of love with a side of unintended consequences.

Why buy it? Writer/director/producer/composer/editor/production designer/art director/set decorator/costume designer Anna Biller delivers a singular experience with this incredibly stylish, sexy, and scathing tale of a witch in search of love. The film is a colorful, stylized nod to the days of Technicolor romance that manages to be both a take down of a patriarchal society and a loose, fun romp.

[Blu-ray/DVD extras: Commentary, featurette, interview, deleted scenes, dance audition]

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Few movies and TV series have inspired the level of devotion among fans that “Star Trek” enjoys. The latest case in point is “What We Left Behind,” a crowdfunded documentary about the “Deep Space Nine” series launched by the show’s creators. Originally seeking $150,000 in contributions, it ended up raising $636,392 — 423 percent of its goal.

Read More: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Behind-the-Scenes Trailer Teases New Uniforms, Sets and Captain’s Chair

Adam Nimoy, who directed last year’s “For the Love of Spock” and whose father Leonard Nimoy played the beloved Vulcan Spock in the original series, is helming the project; showrunner Ira Steven Behr and David Zappone will produce it. Behr and Nimoy spoke to Space.com about the film, which was originally intended to run 60 minutes but will now go a full 90. “The people involved in the show are realizing that what they did really had value,” said Behr of the Indiegogo campaign’s success.

Amazon Studios has acquired “Long Strange Trip,” the four hour documentary about the Grateful Dead playing in the Documentary Premieres section of the Sundance Film Festival. The film is directed by Amir Bar-Lev (“The Tillman Story”) and executive produced by Martin Scorsese.

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“I’ve always admired the spirit and creativity of the Grateful Dead,” Scorsese said in a statement. “They are revolutionary artists who forever changed the world of touring and recording live music. They were a cultural force—a lifestyle, that continue to influence new generations of fans. This film will entertain and educate audiences about one of the most innovative and groundbreaking American bands of the 20th century.”

Amazon will release the movie on May 26 on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. and UK as a six-part documentary. Band members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and Bob Weir, as...

“…More importantly, the personal touch provokes some bracing moments that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. It’s one thing to have Neil DeGrasse Tyson or various Nasa technicians talk about how they were inspired by Spock – or even to have Trek-loving actors like Jim Parsons and Jason Alexander say that they sympathize with stories of Nimoy staying mostly in character when his show wasn’t shooting. But only Adam Nimoy could comment knowledgeably about what it was like to have a drunken argument with Leonard Nimoy and then walk out into a world where images of Mr. Spock were impossible to avoid. The best scenes in For The Love Of Spock are the most conventional, featuring famous folk praising a pop culture legend. But the scenes that most linger in the mind are more like the one where the director confesses his complicated feelings about his father to another Spock,...

Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures is about to hang up the "for sale" sign. It has hired investment bank Salem Partners to seek out a buyer for the cable VOD and digital distribution company whose films and documentaries include All Things Must Pass, Being Evel and For the Love of Spock. Gravitas founders Nolan Gallagher and Michael Murphy made the decision after they were approached by several companies interested in securing a pipeline to cable VOD and fast-growing digital…...

Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures is about to hang up the "for sale" sign. It has hired investment bank Salem Partners to seek out a buyer for the cable VOD and digital distribution company whose films and documentaries include All Things Must Pass, Being Evel and For the Love of Spock. Gravitas founders Nolan Gallagher and Michael Murphy made the decision after they were approached by several companies interested in securing a pipeline to cable VOD and fast-growing digital…...

It’s that time of the year again; the hectic season of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Cinelinx is here to help you with our holiday gift suggestions for movie lovers, gamers, and geeks in general. Come inside to check out our team's picks!

The holidays are quickly approaching and you need some suggestions as far as what gifts to give movie and game lovers. We admit, nerds aren’t always the easiest people to shop for, but you’re in luck! Our talented staff of geeks have come up with our annual Gift Guide of awesome movie and videogame related gifts. Allow us to help you find the ultimate gift for that media-obsessed person on your list!

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Next month, Netflix has a wide variety of films — modern to classic, animated to live action, Oscar winners to romantic comedies — and we’ve picked seven that you should watch once they’re made available on the streaming service. Enjoy.

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1. “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (available December 1)

John Landis’ 1978 classic college comedy follows the rowdy Delta Tau Chi fraternity’s battle to remain on campus after they provoked the ire of the conniving Dean of the college. Features John Belushi in his most anarchic performance, toga parties, and sing-a-longs to “Louie Louie” and “Shout!”

2. “Waking Life” (available December 1)

Richard Linklater’s 2001 film “Waking Life” examines a bevy of philosophical issues — the nature of dreams, the limitations of consciousness and the meaning of life — in a surreal, rotoscoped dreamscape that demands the viewer’s mind to take flight.

More than any other character or image from the 50-year culture phenomenon that is Star Trek, arguably nothing is more instantly recognizable than Spock, and his gesture of greeting. When Leonard Nimoy died last year, the outpouring of affection was overwhelming, but perhaps not surprising given the rapid fan base of the franchise. Adam Nimoy (son of Leonard)'s documentary For the Love of Spock is a very intimate and interesting portrayal of the man and the actor, his personal and professional development, and his relationship with his son.Adam Nimoy had already begun work on the documentary in the few months before his father's death. It was originally intended as a film about the character and its cultural significance. But after Nimoy's death, his son decided...

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The northeast corner of Italy will be a hotbed of science fiction and fantastic cinema as the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival takes over Trieste, November 1st to 6th. Morgan, Luke Scott's (son of Ridley) feature film debut about science once again attempting to intefere with nature, wil open the festival for its Italian premiere. Rutger Hauer, an actor whose has been a mainstay of fantastic cinema for fourty years, will be the guest of honour to receive the Urania d’Argento Award. It wouldn't be a sci-fi festival without a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. Adam Nimoy will be in attendance with his documentary about his father, For the Love of Spock; joining him will be Terry Farrell, better known as Dax from Star...

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Adam Nimoy chats to us about his documentary honouring his father, the late, great Leonard Nimoy.

The death of Leonard Nimoy was a sad occasion for all fans of Star Trek, but filmmaker and director Adam Nimoy didn’t just lose a cultural icon – he lost a father. As a result, Nimoy’s planned documentary about Spock and the character’s impact was expanded to examine his late father’s life and the the not-always-perfect relationship between the two of them.

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We had the chance to talk to Nimoy about the resulting film,...

As the specialized film industry concentrates on the Toronto International Film Festival, new movies do continue to open around the country.

The leading opener this weekend, Gravitas Ventures’ “For the Love of Spock,” had a strong initial take via Video on Demand home-viewing venues.

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“For the Love of Spock” (Gravitas Ventures) – Metacritic: 74; Festivals include: Tribeca 2016; also available on Video on Demand

$42,000 in 34 theaters; PTA: $1,235

The key number isn’t the slight theatrical take. It’s the reported $400,000 initial take on streaming platforms, where it is ranked best among independent and documentary releases. “Star Trek” and Leonard Nimoy fans found the vehicle to connect with for the 50th anniversary of the original TV show’s debut.

What comes next: Expect ongoing interest for this, mostly in home viewing.

“Author: The Jt Leroy Story” (Magnolia) – Metacritic: 74; Festivals include: Sundance, San Francisco, Seattle 2016

$25,000 in 5 theaters; PTA (per theater average): $5,000

A disappointing...

Beyond the Movies: Top Six Cineplex Events in SeptemberBeyond the Movies: Top Six Cineplex Events in SeptemberJenny Bullough9/7/2016 12:10:00 Pm

From Spock to Shakespeare, Michael Buble to The Beatles, there’s a lot going on in Cineplex Events this month! Here are our top picks for what’s onscreen in September besides movies.

For the Love of Spock – Sept. 9

A one-of-a-kind documentary sure to unite trekkies worldwide, For the Love of Spock tells the life of Star Trek’s Mr. Spock and the actor who played him, Leonard Nimoy, for nearly fifty years. Through interviews with his family, friends, and co-stars, get to know the real Leonard Nimoy beyond the famous ears. Featuring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Jj Abrams, William Shatner, and Nimoy himself.

Check out the trailer below and click here for tickets and showtimes:

Field of Dreams (Classic Film Series) – Sept.

To the people who made the original Star Trek, the fan culture that sprung up around the show was at first flattering and then disorienting. Creator Gene Roddenberry cast the show with experienced character actors who’d spent years in Hollywood stuck in bit parts. When suddenly viewers started quoting their dialogue to them and asking questions about their process, they weren’t sure what to make of it. Initially, Leonard Nimoy capitalized on his newfound fame: making public appearances, giving interviews, and doing everything he could to keep his “Mr. Spock” popular. But as the character loomed large over the rest of his career, Nimoy struggled with how to respect what Mr. Spock meant to people, while also staying viable as an artist—and, whenever possible, spending time with his family.

In Adam Nimoy’s documentary For The Love Of Spock, the actor’s son admits that his dad...

Debuting exclusively on Google Play today for free (for a limited time) is the paranormal thriller, Ghost Team. The movie will arrive in theaters nationwide on August 12th. Also: a new clip was released for Viral as well as a trailer, poster, and release details For the Love of Spock documentary.

Ghost Team Google Play Release Details: Press Release: “Get prepared for paranormal activity this summer with Ghost Team featuring an all-star ensemble cast that includes Jon Heder, David Krumholtz, Melonie Diaz, Paul W. Downs, Justin Long and Amy Sedaris. The horror comedy, directed, produced and co-written by Oliver Irving (How To Be), debuts today, July 21st, exclusively on Google Play for free for a limited time* before it hits theaters nationwide on August 12th. The film expands to additional on demand platforms on August 30th.

Determined to catch some ghosts on film, a paranormal-obsessed man (Jon Heder) mounts his...

Simon Brew Jul 21, 2016

A new documentary saluting the work of the greatly-missed Leonard Nimoy...

A project that was conceived before the sad loss of Leonard Nimoy last year, For The Love Of Spock is a documentary being directed by his son, Adam Nimoy. Originally, the plan was for it to focus more on the 50th anniversary of Star Trek this year. But following Leonard Nimoy’s death, the film became centred on the original Mr Spock.

Adam Nimoy has brought together interviews with the likes of William Shatner, Zachary Quinto, Jj Abrams, Karl Urban and Simon Pegg. Adam Nimoy’s sister is involved too, and the film will arrive in cinemas and on demand in the Us from September 9th.

Here, though, is a trailer. Heck, the world could really use a few more Leonard Nimoys right now. Llap.

One last thing - here's the new poster, too...

Leonard Nimoy passed away on February 27, 2015 at the age of 83. The “Star Trek” legend, known for creating the mixed alien and human outsider, Spock, in the 1966 “Star Trek” television series, will never be forgotten. Now, thanks to a new heartfelt documentary, “For The Love of Spock,” created by his son, Adam Nimoy, his legacy lives on. Gravitas Ventures has released the first trailer that you can check out below.

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The doc tells the life of the famous Vulcan and Nimoy, who portrayed him for nearly fifty years. The idea for the film began as a celebration of the fifty-year anniversary of “Star Trek: The Original Series,” but after Leonard passed away, his son was ready to tell another story: his personal experience growing up with Leonard and Spock.

Adam, who serves as the project’s director and screenwriter,...

Plot: Director Adam Nimoy explores his father Leonard Nimoy’s enduring legacy as the most popular character in Star Trek history - Spock. He also shines a light on his own, complicated relationship with his father, and the challenges of being the son of an icon. Review: For The Love Of Spock comes along at the ideal moment. Not only is another big-screen Star Trek movie due for release this week, but... Read More...

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A documentary paying tribute to Leonard Nimoy has its first full trailer...

Just over a year since the still keenly-felt loss of Leonard Nimoy, a documentary remembering his legacy is nearing release.

For The Love Of Spock is directed by Adam Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy's son, and it features interviews with Star Trek figures across the long history of the series. The film is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in the Us later this month, and will then be made available via streaming services primarily later in 2016.

The origins of the project go back to before Leonard Nimoy's death, and here's how Adam Nimoy pitched the project last year on its Kickstarter appeal page...

Last year, just before Thanksgiving, I approached my dad, Leonard Nimoy, about the possibility of working together on a film about Mr. Spock. I had skimmed through some of the books...

While Paramount has yet to confirm a start date, it looks like Star Trek 3 has officially begun production! Stars Zachary Quinto, who plays Spock, and Zoe Saldana, who plays Uhuru, both share Instagram photos and video as they prepare to hit the set. We even get to see Zoe Saldana doing an impression from the classic 80s movie, Coming to America.

Star Trek 3 has not officially announced the title Star Trek Beyond, but writer and star Simon Pegg has openly called the movie that in past interviews. Initial shooting is taking place in Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, in Canada. TrekCore have even provided a map of where filming is taking place. Though, it should be noted, no plot details have been revealed at this time.

Star Trek 3 is set to open next year, hitting in the summer with a July 8, 2016 release date. Things are up and running smoothly today,...

Justin Lin's Star Trek 3 is set to open in theaters July 8, 2016, so the film should start shooting any day now. Star Zachary Quinto, who plays Spock in the franchise, gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at his own preparation for the shoot as he gets into character. Despite popular fan-fiction to the contrary, Quinto does not spend his days sporting Spock's signature bowl cut, arched eyebrows, and pointed ears; it takes a fair bit of manscaping (Vulcanscaping?) to do the character justice. Star Simon Pegg has joined the screenwriting team for this untitled installment of the franchise and will join Quinto in front of the camera as well, along with returning stars Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, and Anton Yelchin. Check out Quinto's behind-the-scenes image as he preps to shoot Star Trek 3: someone is preparing to emerge. A photo posted by Zachary Quinto (@zacharyquinto...

Paramount may not have confirmed a start date, but production on the third "Star Trek" film looks to be well underway with Spock and Uhura themselves, actors Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana, posting on social media photos and video of themselves preparing to reprise their characters.

someone is preparing to emerge.

A photo posted by Zachary Quinto (@zacharyquinto) on Jun 20, 2015 at 4:31pm Pdt

in honor of my first day back and the memory of my dear friend leonard go to: http://bit.ly/LoveOfSpock and support his son adam's documentary: For The Love Of Spock!!

A photo posted by Zachary Quinto (@zacharyquinto) on Jun 23, 2015 at 3:33pm Pdt

Trailer time #startrek

A photo posted by Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) on Jun 23, 2015 at 8:11am Pdt

Paramount has yet to officially announce start of production on the project, thought to be titled "Star Trek Beyond", which is slated to open next July.

"Star Trek 3" fever is heating up again.

Zachary Quinto teased Trekkers with an Instagram pic on Tuesday, showing he's back in Spock mode.

"in honor of my first day back and the memory of my dear friend leonard go to:

http://bit.ly/LoveOfSpock and support his son adam's documentary: For The Love Of Spock!" Zachary wrote to accompany the post. (Adam Nimoy is hoping to make a documentary about his father's career, and his years as his most famous character, Spock.) ...

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Adam Nimoy has been chatting about a new documentary, that'll pay tribute to his father, and to the character of Mr Spock.

Before his death back in February, the wonderful Leonard Nimoy had been working with his son, Adam, on a documentary by the name of For The Love Of Spock. The film is charting the story of the character across nearly five decades, and what made him so special, and as Adam Nimoy has said, "the inspiration was the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series, which is coming up next year. I had read a number of books on the making of Star Trek and just felt that there was a lot that was missing about the creation and evolution of Spock that we should re-tell in film form". His father agreeed.

Since the death of his father, Adam Nimoy has launched a Kickstarter to get the film completed,...

Filmmaker Adam Nimoy and 455 Films Inc. have launched a Kickstarter Campaign to produce a feature length documentary film, For The Love Of Spock. The goal is to complete the film in time for the upcoming 50th anniversary of Star Trek the Original Series in 2016.Written and directed by Nimoy, (DGA Director), For The Love of Spock is a tribute to the iconic character and to Leonard Nimoy, the actor and the man.Star Trek fans from the far corners of the globe and been lining up this past week to take their place in history. Fans have shown their support […]...

Adam Nimoy, son of the late Leonard Nimoy, has opened a Kickstarter for his documentary, For the Love of Spock. Also in this round-up: details on the L.A. screening of Joe Dante's Burying the Ex, as well as the official trailer for Extinction.

For the Love of Spock: From Adam Nimoy: "Last year, just before Thanksgiving, I approached my dad, Leonard Nimoy, about the possibility of working together on a film about Mr. Spock. I had skimmed through some of the books on the making of Star Trek and felt there was so much more to explore about the birth and evolution of Spock. And the timing seemed right, as the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series was not that far away. Dad agreed that now was the right time, and that he was 100% committed to collaborating with me on this project. He also reminded...

Even before his father’s death in February, Adam Nimoy – son of Leonard – had been planning a documentary called For The Love Of Spock. Now he’s looking to raise $600,000 to cover the costs. Take a look at the pitch video.Talking to Variety, Nimoy said that the additional funds will be used to help finish the film, which has Zachary Quinto – no stranger to the ears, eyebrows and logical disposition himself – narrating. “The funding of this film through Kickstarter will enable us to continue with production — which will mostly take the form of filming interviews of dad’s friends, colleagues and family members,” Nimoy says. “It will also enable us to license the hundreds of film clips and still photographs of Mr. Spock as he has appeared on television and in feature films over the last 50 years.”The aim is to celebrate Leonard Nimoy’s work and life around and beyond Star Trek,...