William Shatner's Captain James T. Kirk exemplified courage, loyalty, and originality, leading to significant and memorable Star Trek moments. Kirk's adaptability, quick thinking, sacrifice, and moral compass are clearly seen through iconic episodes like "Arena" and "Amok Time." Shatner's nuanced portrayal of Kirk showcases the character's remarkable dedication, strategic genius, and deep bonds with the crew.
William Shatner, who plays the iconic Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series, celebrates turning 93 on March 22, 2024. The actor behind the franchise’s most famous captain, William Shatner, was born in Montreal on March 22, 1931. A classically trained Shakespearean actor, Shatner enjoyed a number of small stage, movie, and television roles before being cast as the compassionate, intrepid Captain of the USS Enterprise. Shatner’s Kirk led audiences on a five-year mission of adventure, amity, and collaboration to push the boundaries of scientific and academic accomplishment and boldly go among the stars.
William Shatner, who plays the iconic Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series, celebrates turning 93 on March 22, 2024. The actor behind the franchise’s most famous captain, William Shatner, was born in Montreal on March 22, 1931. A classically trained Shakespearean actor, Shatner enjoyed a number of small stage, movie, and television roles before being cast as the compassionate, intrepid Captain of the USS Enterprise. Shatner’s Kirk led audiences on a five-year mission of adventure, amity, and collaboration to push the boundaries of scientific and academic accomplishment and boldly go among the stars.
- 3/22/2024
- by Emma Biddulph
- ScreenRant.com
In his vast career, William Shatner has directed five features. Three of them were documentaries about the making of "Star Trek" including "The Captains" in 2011, "Get a Life!" in 2012, and "Chaos on the Bridge" in 2014. Prior to these, Shatner also helmed a 2002 sci-fi film called "Groom Lake," which he co-wrote with the notorious "Star Trek" producer Maurice Hurley.
Shatner's highest-profile directing gig, however, came in 1989 with the release of "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier." To this day, "Star Trek V" is considered the least of the "Star Trek" movies, lambasted for its clunky script, weird central conceit, and cheap special effects. In the film, the U.S.S. Enterprise is hijacked by Sybok (Laurence Luckinbill), the half-brother of Spock (Leonard Nimoy). Sybok flies the ship to the very center of the galaxy where he hopes to meet God face-to-face. Along the way, Sybok converts several Enterprise crew members to...
Shatner's highest-profile directing gig, however, came in 1989 with the release of "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier." To this day, "Star Trek V" is considered the least of the "Star Trek" movies, lambasted for its clunky script, weird central conceit, and cheap special effects. In the film, the U.S.S. Enterprise is hijacked by Sybok (Laurence Luckinbill), the half-brother of Spock (Leonard Nimoy). Sybok flies the ship to the very center of the galaxy where he hopes to meet God face-to-face. Along the way, Sybok converts several Enterprise crew members to...
- 3/18/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
William Shatner remembers Leonard Nimoy as a giver of love, with a bond that spanned nearly 50 years. In discussing climate change, Shatner reflects on Nimoy's concern for the environment. Leonard Nimoy's legacy lives on as an icon of love and attention, even after his passing in 2015.
William Shatner remembers his Star Trek friend and co-star Leonard Nimoy as "a magnificent giver of love and attention." Shatner and Nimoy are two of pop culture's most enduring and beloved icons, originating the roles of Captain James T. Kirk and his Vulcan Science Officer, Mr. Spock, in Star Trek: The Original Series. Together, Shatner and Nimoy co-starred in 3 seasons of Star Trek, 1 season of Star Trek: The Animated Series, and six Star Trek movies. Shatner, who is about to turn 93, looks back on his remarkable 70+ career on stage and screen in a new documentary, William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill.
In an...
William Shatner remembers his Star Trek friend and co-star Leonard Nimoy as "a magnificent giver of love and attention." Shatner and Nimoy are two of pop culture's most enduring and beloved icons, originating the roles of Captain James T. Kirk and his Vulcan Science Officer, Mr. Spock, in Star Trek: The Original Series. Together, Shatner and Nimoy co-starred in 3 seasons of Star Trek, 1 season of Star Trek: The Animated Series, and six Star Trek movies. Shatner, who is about to turn 93, looks back on his remarkable 70+ career on stage and screen in a new documentary, William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill.
In an...
- 3/18/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Quick, who’s the most important person in Star Trek? Jim Kirk? Jean-Luc Picard? Morn?
No, no, and maybe, but not who we had in mind. The most important person in Star Trek is the character who has appeared in every series, except The Original Series: William T. Riker, the character immortalized by Jonathan Frakes.
Of course, Frakes played Commander Riker for seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation. His twin/clone/variant Thomas Riker showed up as a Maquis agent on Deep Space Nine, while Q shenanigans brought Will to the Delta Quadrant on Voyager. No one, not even Frakes, likes Riker’s appearance with Troi in the finale of Enterprise. But everyone loved Riker and Troi’s vocal appearances on Lower Decks. And, yes, it takes some fudging, but Star Trek: Very Short Treks allowed Riker to blast his trombone with the Star Trek: The Animated Series crew,...
No, no, and maybe, but not who we had in mind. The most important person in Star Trek is the character who has appeared in every series, except The Original Series: William T. Riker, the character immortalized by Jonathan Frakes.
Of course, Frakes played Commander Riker for seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation. His twin/clone/variant Thomas Riker showed up as a Maquis agent on Deep Space Nine, while Q shenanigans brought Will to the Delta Quadrant on Voyager. No one, not even Frakes, likes Riker’s appearance with Troi in the finale of Enterprise. But everyone loved Riker and Troi’s vocal appearances on Lower Decks. And, yes, it takes some fudging, but Star Trek: Very Short Treks allowed Riker to blast his trombone with the Star Trek: The Animated Series crew,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Star Trek: The Original Series launched an enduring franchise with 58 years of history and over 900 hours of content. Star Trek has multiple generations of fans drawn to its optimistic vision of the future and endearing characters. The 11 Star Trek series are ranked from worst to best, with each series offering something different to fans.
Which Star Trek series is the best one of all? Created by Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek is one of pop culture's most enduring franchises and has been a staple of television and pop culture since 1966. In fact, every decade from the 1960s onward has had at least one new Star Trek series on the air, and the franchise has enjoyed two golden ages: the 1990s and 2000s under executive producer Rick Berman when 4 Star Trek TV shows ran from 1987-2005, and the modern Star Trek on Paramount+ era under executive producer Alex Kurtzman, which has delivered 5 new Star Trek TV shows,...
Which Star Trek series is the best one of all? Created by Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek is one of pop culture's most enduring franchises and has been a staple of television and pop culture since 1966. In fact, every decade from the 1960s onward has had at least one new Star Trek series on the air, and the franchise has enjoyed two golden ages: the 1990s and 2000s under executive producer Rick Berman when 4 Star Trek TV shows ran from 1987-2005, and the modern Star Trek on Paramount+ era under executive producer Alex Kurtzman, which has delivered 5 new Star Trek TV shows,...
- 3/10/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 takes place in the 32nd century, making it the farthest point in Star Trek's future. The move to the 32nd century allowed the show to establish that Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets last for a thousand years. The upcoming series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is rumored to be set after Star Trek: Discovery season 5, inheriting the honor of being the show set in the furthest point of Star Trek's future.
Star Trek: Discovery enters season 5 with an advantage other Star Trek on Paramount+ shows lack. The final season of Discovery, season 5 sees Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) lead the USS Discovery on an intergalactic treasure hunt for an artifact tied to an 800-year-old Romulan ship. Discovery season 5 is also said to be a tonal shift to more adventure, whereas previous Discovery sagas centered on dire galactic stakes.
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 continues...
Star Trek: Discovery enters season 5 with an advantage other Star Trek on Paramount+ shows lack. The final season of Discovery, season 5 sees Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) lead the USS Discovery on an intergalactic treasure hunt for an artifact tied to an 800-year-old Romulan ship. Discovery season 5 is also said to be a tonal shift to more adventure, whereas previous Discovery sagas centered on dire galactic stakes.
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 continues...
- 2/15/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Audiences have not forgotten the great Gene Roddenberry, the man who introduced them to the world of Star Trek. Roddenberry was the creator of the original Star Trek series along with Star Trek: The Animated Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
A still from the original Star Trek series
While no one can deny Roddenberry’s stamp on creating one of pop culture’s most iconic franchises, he is also reportedly known to be a womanizer. Roddenberry had a secret affair with Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols when he was already married to Eileen-Anita Rexroat.
Nichelle Nichols Reflected on Her Secret Affair With Gene Roddenberry
Star Trek‘s Nichelle Nichols had an affair with series creator Gene Roddenberry
Gene Roddenberry had a solid reputation in Hollywood and his contribution to the Star Trek world has been celebrated over the years and various filmmakers are still trying to recreate the...
A still from the original Star Trek series
While no one can deny Roddenberry’s stamp on creating one of pop culture’s most iconic franchises, he is also reportedly known to be a womanizer. Roddenberry had a secret affair with Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols when he was already married to Eileen-Anita Rexroat.
Nichelle Nichols Reflected on Her Secret Affair With Gene Roddenberry
Star Trek‘s Nichelle Nichols had an affair with series creator Gene Roddenberry
Gene Roddenberry had a solid reputation in Hollywood and his contribution to the Star Trek world has been celebrated over the years and various filmmakers are still trying to recreate the...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
"Star Trek: The Motion Picture" was the onscreen reunion of the Enterprise crew, premiering in 1979, a decade after "Star Trek" was canceled. What more casual Trekkies may not know is that (most of) the cast had already come together again in that interim (and I don't mean just for "Trek" conventions).
That reunion would be "Star Trek: The Animated Series," which aired for 22 episodes from 1973 to 1974. The series was made in the style of the original, but there were a few changes in the medium shift. Stories were told in a breezy 20+ minutes, not the hour-long packaging the live-action show had used. Since animation doesn't have to worry about makeup expenses, "The Animated Series" featured much more (and much weirder) aliens than "Star Trek" had.
The animation was done by Filmation, nowadays mostly remembered for their stiff animation on programs like "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." The cast...
That reunion would be "Star Trek: The Animated Series," which aired for 22 episodes from 1973 to 1974. The series was made in the style of the original, but there were a few changes in the medium shift. Stories were told in a breezy 20+ minutes, not the hour-long packaging the live-action show had used. Since animation doesn't have to worry about makeup expenses, "The Animated Series" featured much more (and much weirder) aliens than "Star Trek" had.
The animation was done by Filmation, nowadays mostly remembered for their stiff animation on programs like "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." The cast...
- 2/1/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Star Trek icon Jonathan Frakes is to direct a 10-part series based on novel and audio book Deathlands.
The series comes from NextCypher, the indie that crypto pioneer Jeff Garzik launched last year, and is set to begin shooting in Sofia, Bulgaria, this spring. When we first told about the show in August 2022, Garzik described it as “Mad Max: Fury Road meets Yellowjackets in an epic post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure.”
Mark A. Altman as the showrunner and executive producer. Thomas P. Vitale and Garzik are also executive producers. Christine Sheaks is handling global casting efforts.
Frakes — known for his role as Commander William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard and several Star Trek movies — is directing. “One of the things that I find so compelling about Deathlands is that it’s a series about hope and the...
The series comes from NextCypher, the indie that crypto pioneer Jeff Garzik launched last year, and is set to begin shooting in Sofia, Bulgaria, this spring. When we first told about the show in August 2022, Garzik described it as “Mad Max: Fury Road meets Yellowjackets in an epic post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure.”
Mark A. Altman as the showrunner and executive producer. Thomas P. Vitale and Garzik are also executive producers. Christine Sheaks is handling global casting efforts.
Frakes — known for his role as Commander William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard and several Star Trek movies — is directing. “One of the things that I find so compelling about Deathlands is that it’s a series about hope and the...
- 1/24/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The Star Trek franchise is entering a new era with new Paramount+ series and movies on the horizon and the final season of Picard now streaming in its entirety. As audiences continue to return again and again to the final frontier and wide variety of worlds in Star Trek, the franchise is nowhere near its end.
In 50+ years since Star Trek: The Original Series first aired, the franchise has introduced ten different spinoff series that have carried forth their predecessor's legacy. While each of these shows has its merits, some simply stand above the rest as the greatest spinoffs in the Star Trek galaxy.
Updated January 18, 2024 by Robert Vaux: The article has been updated to reflect changes in the Star Trek franchise since it was originally written. It has also been updated to conform with current Cbr guidelines.
Star Trek: The Animated Series Captured The Original Show's Magic
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In 50+ years since Star Trek: The Original Series first aired, the franchise has introduced ten different spinoff series that have carried forth their predecessor's legacy. While each of these shows has its merits, some simply stand above the rest as the greatest spinoffs in the Star Trek galaxy.
Updated January 18, 2024 by Robert Vaux: The article has been updated to reflect changes in the Star Trek franchise since it was originally written. It has also been updated to conform with current Cbr guidelines.
Star Trek: The Animated Series Captured The Original Show's Magic
Star Trek:...
- 1/19/2024
- by Robert Vaux, Jordan Iacobucci
- Comic Book Resources
The first series, simply titled Star Trek, launched a massive multimedia franchise with twelve shows and counting. Some shows were better received than others, but they all boldly pushed the franchise forward in some way. More importantly, Star Trek has become one of the most influential sci-fi franchises in television history, not to mention garnering billions of dollars over the last six decades.
Since the release of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017, the franchise has experienced a new golden age with five new shows currently on the air. Now it's been announced that the upcoming fifth season of Star Trek: Discovery will be the final one, ending a pretty respectable run for a streaming show. That said, fans can still rewatch any of the twelve Star Trek series on various streaming platforms.
Updated on January 18, 2024, by Robert Vaux: The announcement of a new series in the ever-developing Star Trek franchise has...
Since the release of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017, the franchise has experienced a new golden age with five new shows currently on the air. Now it's been announced that the upcoming fifth season of Star Trek: Discovery will be the final one, ending a pretty respectable run for a streaming show. That said, fans can still rewatch any of the twelve Star Trek series on various streaming platforms.
Updated on January 18, 2024, by Robert Vaux: The announcement of a new series in the ever-developing Star Trek franchise has...
- 1/18/2024
- by Scoot Allan, Ajay Aravind, Robert Vaux, Brandon McClure
- Comic Book Resources
Star Trek (2009) was Paramount's attempt to reboot the franchise for big-budget feature films. The story in the J.J. Abrams film brought Kirk, Spock and McCoy together for the first time as Starfleet cadets. During the first feature film run with the Original Series cast, a movie called Star Trek: The Academy Years told a similar tale.
After 18 years on television, the second wave of Gene Roddenberry's storytelling universe came to an end. Five years later, the J.J. Abrams directed Star Trek debuted on big screens in 2009 and reinterpreted the mythology with the use of time travel and a little archetype switching. However, the new Star Trek film heavily incorporated the loose idea for a movie meant to tell the origin of The Original Series characters called The Academy Years. Of course, the screenwriters, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, didn't lift or copy this idea. In fact, the...
After 18 years on television, the second wave of Gene Roddenberry's storytelling universe came to an end. Five years later, the J.J. Abrams directed Star Trek debuted on big screens in 2009 and reinterpreted the mythology with the use of time travel and a little archetype switching. However, the new Star Trek film heavily incorporated the loose idea for a movie meant to tell the origin of The Original Series characters called The Academy Years. Of course, the screenwriters, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, didn't lift or copy this idea. In fact, the...
- 1/17/2024
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
Everyone knows the role Gene Roddenberry played in creating the Star Trek universe, but he didn't do it alone. One of the most important people to work on the suite of shows under Roddenberry's tenure was Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, the "mother" of Star Trek. Along with writing episodes of The Original Series and The Next Generation, she was the first woman showrunner in the franchise with Star Trek: The Animated Series.
When pitching a new science fiction TV series to Desilu studios in 1964, Gene Roddenberry created one of the most enduring storytelling universes. However, for all the Great Bird of the Galaxy's prescient influence, he did not do it alone. If he is the father of Star Trek, then it's fair to say the universe's "mother" is story editor, producer and writer, Dorothy "D.C." Fontana. She passed away suddenly in 2019, but her contributions to this aspirational view of...
When pitching a new science fiction TV series to Desilu studios in 1964, Gene Roddenberry created one of the most enduring storytelling universes. However, for all the Great Bird of the Galaxy's prescient influence, he did not do it alone. If he is the father of Star Trek, then it's fair to say the universe's "mother" is story editor, producer and writer, Dorothy "D.C." Fontana. She passed away suddenly in 2019, but her contributions to this aspirational view of...
- 1/15/2024
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
Ensign Chekov brought youthful energy and charm to the Star Trek crew, attracting a younger audience. Chekov's wit and charm added humor to the show, making him a fan favorite among viewers. Walter Koenig's portrayal of Chekov in various Star Trek episodes and movies showcased his acting prowess.
Ensign Pavel Andreivich Chekov (Walter Koenig) joined Star Trek: The Original Series season 2 as the young Russian navigator of the USS Enterprise. Joining the Tos cast for the show's second and third seasons and the first seven movies, Walter Koenig hoped to attract a younger, teenage audience to the space-faring franchise. Koenig's boyish charm and Davey Jones-esque haircut added youthful energy and charming whimsy to the otherwise slightly more mature Enterprise crew. Like Anton Yelchin, who played Pavel Chekov in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies, Koenig was born to Russian parents and grew up in America, using a Russian accent for the role.
Ensign Pavel Andreivich Chekov (Walter Koenig) joined Star Trek: The Original Series season 2 as the young Russian navigator of the USS Enterprise. Joining the Tos cast for the show's second and third seasons and the first seven movies, Walter Koenig hoped to attract a younger, teenage audience to the space-faring franchise. Koenig's boyish charm and Davey Jones-esque haircut added youthful energy and charming whimsy to the otherwise slightly more mature Enterprise crew. Like Anton Yelchin, who played Pavel Chekov in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies, Koenig was born to Russian parents and grew up in America, using a Russian accent for the role.
- 1/8/2024
- by Emma Biddulph
- ScreenRant.com
Lieutenant Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), the U.S.S. Enterprise's communications officer on "Star Trek," rarely got episodes of her own. Audiences learned about Uhura through her interactions with the other members of the crew, remaining professional on the bridge, and keeping her personal life personal. It wouldn't be until the "Star Trek: The Animated Series" episode "The Lorelei Signal" that Uhura would take command of the Enterprise and solve the crisis of the week. Uhura remained the communications officer on the Enterprise through the events of "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" in 1991. On "Star Trek: Picard," it was mentioned that Uhura had become the captain of a ship called the U.S.S. Leondegrance and made first contact with hundreds of new species.
Fun trivia: King Leondegrance was Guinivere's father in Arthurian myth. In John Boorman's 1981 Arthurian film "Excalibur," King Leondegrance was played by future "Star Trek" luminary and Picard himself,...
Fun trivia: King Leondegrance was Guinivere's father in Arthurian myth. In John Boorman's 1981 Arthurian film "Excalibur," King Leondegrance was played by future "Star Trek" luminary and Picard himself,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Star Trek has a long history of episodes exploring the power of imagination and dreams coming true, which often reveal personal desires and fears of the characters. These episodes often involve confronting and playing out fantasies or dreams, leading to both embarrassment and catharsis for the characters involved. The aliens in Star Trek are frequently fascinated by human imagination and often test the crew by embodying various figments of their imagination, creating both dangerous and fantastical scenarios.
The concept of strange phenomena making dreams come true has become one of the many story ideas in Star Trek's arsenal over the past 57 years. These types of episodes shed light on beloved Star Trek characters' hopes, fears, and desires, which can sometimes cause a great deal of embarrassment. For example, in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "If Wishes Were Horses", Dr. Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig) was mortified when his sexual fantasy of Lt.
The concept of strange phenomena making dreams come true has become one of the many story ideas in Star Trek's arsenal over the past 57 years. These types of episodes shed light on beloved Star Trek characters' hopes, fears, and desires, which can sometimes cause a great deal of embarrassment. For example, in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "If Wishes Were Horses", Dr. Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig) was mortified when his sexual fantasy of Lt.
- 12/2/2023
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Caitians, the "cat people" of Star Trek, have enjoyed increased prominence thanks to fan-favorite Dr. T'Ana on Star Trek: Lower Decks. Caitians and the similarly feline Kzinti both stem from Star Trek: The Animated Series, but managaed to creep into the saga in more prominent projects as well. Caitians and Kzinti are possibly genetically connected, along with several unmentioned feline species, but their background is surprisingly complex.
Star Trek has a strange affection for cat-based aliens, starting with Star Trek: The Original Series Season 2, Episode 1 "Catspaw" which features an alien disguised as a shapeshifting giant feline. Star Trek: The Animated Series leaped into the concept with both feet by creating not one, but two specific cat-like species: the Caitians and the Kzinti. That, in turn, has led to a weird flirtation with canon, as other Star Trek projects confirmed the Caitians as official while muddying the waters at the same time.
Star Trek has a strange affection for cat-based aliens, starting with Star Trek: The Original Series Season 2, Episode 1 "Catspaw" which features an alien disguised as a shapeshifting giant feline. Star Trek: The Animated Series leaped into the concept with both feet by creating not one, but two specific cat-like species: the Caitians and the Kzinti. That, in turn, has led to a weird flirtation with canon, as other Star Trek projects confirmed the Caitians as official while muddying the waters at the same time.
- 12/2/2023
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
Voyager took a different approach to the holodeck than Tng and DS9, finding a new way to use it that fit the crew's unique circumstances better. Voyager introduced communal holodeck programs that the whole crew could participate in, unlike Tng and DS9 which only did this rarely. The crew of Voyager relied heavily on the holodeck for entertainment and bonding due to the lack of other recreational facilities on the ship.
Star Trek: Voyager used the holodeck a lot differently than Star Trek: The Next Generation or Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Although the idea of a device similar to the holodeck was first introduced in Star Trek: The Animated Series, the technology wasn't fully realized until Tng's pilot episode, "Encounter at Farpoint." From there, however, the holodeck became an integral part of the Star Trek universe and was used extensively in countless episodes of Tng, DS9, and Voyager.
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Star Trek: Voyager used the holodeck a lot differently than Star Trek: The Next Generation or Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Although the idea of a device similar to the holodeck was first introduced in Star Trek: The Animated Series, the technology wasn't fully realized until Tng's pilot episode, "Encounter at Farpoint." From there, however, the holodeck became an integral part of the Star Trek universe and was used extensively in countless episodes of Tng, DS9, and Voyager.
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- 12/1/2023
- by Dana Hanson
- ScreenRant.com
Mr. Kyle, played by John Winston, appeared in 11 episodes of Star Trek: Tos and made a cameo in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Kyle's character assisted Spock and Scotty during their missions and temporarily served at the helm in "The Immunity Syndrome." Actor André Dae Kim portrayed a reimagined version of Kyle in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, increasing the diversity of the cast.
Although lesser known than his Star Trek: The Original Series crew mates, Mr. Kyle (John Winston) appeared in 11 episodes of Tos, and has taken on a new life in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Actor John Winston played Kyle in 11 episodes of Star Trek: Tos and also made a cameo appearance in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Winston's first Tos episode was "Tomorrow is Yesterday", in which he was credited as Transporter Chief. It wasn't until Winston's fifth appearance, in "Who Mourns For Adonais?...
Although lesser known than his Star Trek: The Original Series crew mates, Mr. Kyle (John Winston) appeared in 11 episodes of Tos, and has taken on a new life in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Actor John Winston played Kyle in 11 episodes of Star Trek: Tos and also made a cameo appearance in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Winston's first Tos episode was "Tomorrow is Yesterday", in which he was credited as Transporter Chief. It wasn't until Winston's fifth appearance, in "Who Mourns For Adonais?...
- 11/28/2023
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Lower Decks pushes boundaries with its explicitness and humor about sex, making it the franchise's sexiest show. The show breaks new ground for asexual representation, portraying two protagonists who are de facto asexual without treating it as abnormal. Lower Decks explores adult themes more readily due to its animated format, allowing for nudity, explicit dialogue, and sex-based jokes.
Star Trek has always had a vigorous if not always healthy approach to sex. Star Trek: The Original Series arrived in the midst of the Swinging Sixties, with second-wave feminism demolishing puritanical stereotypes and the advent of the birth control pill giving women unprecedented control over their bodies. Although Star Trek was created with families in mind, it was often more open about the topic than other shows of the period. That's carried over into the rest of the franchise, which endeavors to keep up with changing norms, sometimes more successfully than others.
Star Trek has always had a vigorous if not always healthy approach to sex. Star Trek: The Original Series arrived in the midst of the Swinging Sixties, with second-wave feminism demolishing puritanical stereotypes and the advent of the birth control pill giving women unprecedented control over their bodies. Although Star Trek was created with families in mind, it was often more open about the topic than other shows of the period. That's carried over into the rest of the franchise, which endeavors to keep up with changing norms, sometimes more successfully than others.
- 11/25/2023
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
Andorians are one of Star Trek's most important alien species, but there is far more non-canon material on them The Andorians' ambiguous canon in Star Trek extends to an unconfirmed aspect of their reproductive system. Canon Star Trek has hinted at the Andorian reproductive system but this has yet to be meaningfully explored.
Star Trek is one of the largest and most elaborate franchises on the planet, and in many cases it had to discover continuity the hard way. Star Trek: The Original Series began as a relatively simple science fiction show, as writers just tried to tell entertaining stories and didn't worry excessively about how well their make-believe universe would stand up over the long run. As the franchise expanded into ancillary products like novels and comic books, throwaway details suddenly loomed large, and while careful steps have been taken to establish and maintain organic continuity through the years,...
Star Trek is one of the largest and most elaborate franchises on the planet, and in many cases it had to discover continuity the hard way. Star Trek: The Original Series began as a relatively simple science fiction show, as writers just tried to tell entertaining stories and didn't worry excessively about how well their make-believe universe would stand up over the long run. As the franchise expanded into ancillary products like novels and comic books, throwaway details suddenly loomed large, and while careful steps have been taken to establish and maintain organic continuity through the years,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
Star Trek: The Original Series, despite being canceled in 1969, has remained popular for 57 years, spawning a multi-million dollar movie franchise and continuing to resonate with viewers today. The success of the J.J. Abrams Star Trek movies revitalized the franchise on the big screen and led to the creation of Star Trek: Discovery, laying the groundwork for the expansive franchise that exists today. The exact date when Star Trek: The Original Series received the "Tos" subtitle is unclear, but it is believed to have been officially adopted in the early 1990s with the creation of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as a way to differentiate the 1960s show from newer iterations.
From its debut in 1966, Star Trek: The Original Series was just plain Star Trek, until the Tos label was later added to distinguish William Shatner's show from the wider franchise. 57 years later, it's incredible that Star Trek has lasted as long as it has,...
From its debut in 1966, Star Trek: The Original Series was just plain Star Trek, until the Tos label was later added to distinguish William Shatner's show from the wider franchise. 57 years later, it's incredible that Star Trek has lasted as long as it has,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was very controversial on release, in part because of Benjamin Sisko played by Avery Brooks. Brooks broke barriers with Deep Space Nine, and his unique performance as Captain Sisko is what makes the character so perfect. Avery Brooks' impressive range allowed Sisko to subvert fan expectations about how a Starfleet captain does their job.
Until Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, each franchise iteration was simply a different version of Star Trek: The Original Series. Much about Deep Space Nine's approach to storytelling broke the franchise mold, yet Benjamin Sisko, played brilliantly by Avery Brooks, is a more traditional Starfleet captain than he's given credit for. As a commander, father and religious icon, Captain Sisko is as important a commander as Kirk, Picard or any other. Yet, as is the norm for new entries in Gene Roddenberry's utopian universe, fans resisted and, in some cases,...
Until Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, each franchise iteration was simply a different version of Star Trek: The Original Series. Much about Deep Space Nine's approach to storytelling broke the franchise mold, yet Benjamin Sisko, played brilliantly by Avery Brooks, is a more traditional Starfleet captain than he's given credit for. As a commander, father and religious icon, Captain Sisko is as important a commander as Kirk, Picard or any other. Yet, as is the norm for new entries in Gene Roddenberry's utopian universe, fans resisted and, in some cases,...
- 11/4/2023
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
Star Trek's animated series have expanded the franchise's universe and storytelling possibilities, offering unique takes and appealing to different target demographics. Animation allows for creative and imaginative scenarios that would be difficult or impossible to achieve in live-action, adding something new and exciting to Star Trek. While the animated shows have their own charm and contributions, some episodes of Star Trek: very Short Treks fall short with humor that clashes with the inclusive ethos of the franchise.
Star Trek first explores the animated frontier in 1973 with Star Trek: The Animated Series and four other animated series now follow in its wake. Animation returned to Star Trek with "Ephraim and Dot" and "The Girl Who Made the Stars", entries in the Star Trek: Short Treks anthology. Star Trek experienced a few other firsts through its animated series, with Mike McMahan's Star Trek: Lower Decks as its first comedy series,...
Star Trek first explores the animated frontier in 1973 with Star Trek: The Animated Series and four other animated series now follow in its wake. Animation returned to Star Trek with "Ephraim and Dot" and "The Girl Who Made the Stars", entries in the Star Trek: Short Treks anthology. Star Trek experienced a few other firsts through its animated series, with Mike McMahan's Star Trek: Lower Decks as its first comedy series,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant.com
Warning: Spoilers for Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4, Episode 9 - "The Inner Fight"
Lower Decks season 4 episode 9 reveals that a new enemy has been targeting former Starfleet officers, leading the USS Cerritos to search for former cadet Nick Locarno. The crew visits a tavern called Mudds, a reference to the con artist and smuggler Harry Mudd from Star Trek: The Original Series. The Information Broker they encounter resembles a puppet from the Tos episode "The Corbomite Maneuver." The callback to Harry Mudd and the puppet-like appearance of the Information Broker in Lower Decks is a fun shout-out to memorable recurring characters and moments from Star Trek's history.
Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4, episode 9 referenced two classic villains from Star Trek: The Original Series. Throughout Lower Decks season 4, an unknown new enemy has been attacking non-Federation starships. Lower Decks season 4, episode 9, "The Inner Fight," reveals that this enemy has been specifically targeting former Starfleet officers.
Lower Decks season 4 episode 9 reveals that a new enemy has been targeting former Starfleet officers, leading the USS Cerritos to search for former cadet Nick Locarno. The crew visits a tavern called Mudds, a reference to the con artist and smuggler Harry Mudd from Star Trek: The Original Series. The Information Broker they encounter resembles a puppet from the Tos episode "The Corbomite Maneuver." The callback to Harry Mudd and the puppet-like appearance of the Information Broker in Lower Decks is a fun shout-out to memorable recurring characters and moments from Star Trek's history.
Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4, episode 9 referenced two classic villains from Star Trek: The Original Series. Throughout Lower Decks season 4, an unknown new enemy has been attacking non-Federation starships. Lower Decks season 4, episode 9, "The Inner Fight," reveals that this enemy has been specifically targeting former Starfleet officers.
- 10/29/2023
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
This post may contain spoilers for "Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 4.
The character of Harcourt Fenton "Harry" Mudd, as played by actor Roger C. Carmel, appeared in two episodes of the original "Star Trek" and one episode of "Star Trek: The Animated Series." In 1966's "Mudd's Women," he served as a seller and transporter of mail-order brides. The women he transports (they all hitch a ride on the Enterprise) happen to be the most attractive women imaginable and are decked out on the finest diaphanous parkas that 1960s sci-fi fashion had to offer. It's later revealed that Mudd is a notorious swindler and smuggler and is wanted for various criminal endeavors throughout the quadrant. It's also revealed that the women he is transporting are made artificially more attractive through the regular ingestion of a miracle pill that temporarily transforms them into models. In an additional, even stupider twist, the...
The character of Harcourt Fenton "Harry" Mudd, as played by actor Roger C. Carmel, appeared in two episodes of the original "Star Trek" and one episode of "Star Trek: The Animated Series." In 1966's "Mudd's Women," he served as a seller and transporter of mail-order brides. The women he transports (they all hitch a ride on the Enterprise) happen to be the most attractive women imaginable and are decked out on the finest diaphanous parkas that 1960s sci-fi fashion had to offer. It's later revealed that Mudd is a notorious swindler and smuggler and is wanted for various criminal endeavors throughout the quadrant. It's also revealed that the women he is transporting are made artificially more attractive through the regular ingestion of a miracle pill that temporarily transforms them into models. In an additional, even stupider twist, the...
- 10/26/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Warning: Contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4, episode 8, "Caves"
"Star Trek: Lower Decks" tackles a controversial plot hole by suggesting that the warp speed limit was a planted conspiracy by the Vendorians. The franchise has struggled to maintain the warp speed limit concept, creating inconsistencies and plot holes in other Star Trek shows. By introducing doubt into the veracity of the ban, "Lower Decks" addresses the controversy surrounding the warp speed limit, taking a step in the right direction.
Star Trek: Lower Decks finally fixed a controversial storyline from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Lower Decks season 4, episode 8, "Caves" saw the newly-appointment Lieutenants Junior Grade trapped in a cave on an away mission gone wrong. To pass the time while they searched for a way to escape, each main character recounted a story from another cave-related misadventure they had been involved in recently. Bradward Boimler (Jack Quaid) kicked...
"Star Trek: Lower Decks" tackles a controversial plot hole by suggesting that the warp speed limit was a planted conspiracy by the Vendorians. The franchise has struggled to maintain the warp speed limit concept, creating inconsistencies and plot holes in other Star Trek shows. By introducing doubt into the veracity of the ban, "Lower Decks" addresses the controversy surrounding the warp speed limit, taking a step in the right direction.
Star Trek: Lower Decks finally fixed a controversial storyline from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Lower Decks season 4, episode 8, "Caves" saw the newly-appointment Lieutenants Junior Grade trapped in a cave on an away mission gone wrong. To pass the time while they searched for a way to escape, each main character recounted a story from another cave-related misadventure they had been involved in recently. Bradward Boimler (Jack Quaid) kicked...
- 10/23/2023
- by Dana Hanson
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 3 episode "Caves" honors one of the franchise's most common settings. The premise allows for a nice anthology episode with the USS Cerritos crew before heading into Lower Decks' Season 3's endgame. Star Trek does have a fascination with caves and the ancient geological formations often stymie the Federation's most advanced technology.
The following contains spoilers from Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 4, Episode 8, "Caves," now streaming on Paramount+.
One of the ways Star Trek: Lower Decks wins over longtime Star Trek fans is how well they mine the franchise for comedic fodder. The tentacled aliens, the Vendorians, for example, come from Star Trek: The Animated Series. However, what makes Lower Decks' "Caves" episode so great is how it highlights the franchise's penchant for trapping its characters in them. From Star Trek: The Original Series to the third wave of the franchise, audiences are promised strange new worlds but,...
The following contains spoilers from Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 4, Episode 8, "Caves," now streaming on Paramount+.
One of the ways Star Trek: Lower Decks wins over longtime Star Trek fans is how well they mine the franchise for comedic fodder. The tentacled aliens, the Vendorians, for example, come from Star Trek: The Animated Series. However, what makes Lower Decks' "Caves" episode so great is how it highlights the franchise's penchant for trapping its characters in them. From Star Trek: The Original Series to the third wave of the franchise, audiences are promised strange new worlds but,...
- 10/22/2023
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
Star Trek means different things to fans across generations, and Lower Decks just highlighted the most important of the franchise's stories. While trapped in caves, a common Star Trek setting, the characters examine how their friendship has changed since being promoted. D'Vana Tendi's story served as a reminder to the Lower Deckers of the most important element in a Star Trek crew.
The following contains spoilers from Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 4, Episode 8, "Caves," now streaming on Paramount+.
The end of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 is fast-approaching, hopefully with answers about the mysterious ship capturing alien vessels plaguing the galaxy. However, Episode 8, "Caves," examines Star Trek's fascination with caves, and how often Starfleet crews end up stuck in them fighting for their lives. However, this episode also centers on what it is about Gene Roddenberry's universe that allows these series and films to endure years after their debut: friendship.
The following contains spoilers from Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 4, Episode 8, "Caves," now streaming on Paramount+.
The end of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 is fast-approaching, hopefully with answers about the mysterious ship capturing alien vessels plaguing the galaxy. However, Episode 8, "Caves," examines Star Trek's fascination with caves, and how often Starfleet crews end up stuck in them fighting for their lives. However, this episode also centers on what it is about Gene Roddenberry's universe that allows these series and films to endure years after their debut: friendship.
- 10/20/2023
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
In classic Trek tradition, there's always a filler episode (or three) in any given season, and at least one is a classic clip show.
Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Episode 8 manages to give the trope of a clip show a twist in that its clips are all new scenes.
No, there's no development in the mysterious vessel's long-arc plot, but our Fab Four get to bond and revisit what makes them such great friends to begin with.
It's a fact that before Mariner ever moans about their away mission, there are over Thirty separate cave-based adventures in televised Trek history (including Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 Episode 8 And Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 3.)
Furthermore, caves have played major roles in multiple Trek motion pictures. So Mariner's got a point. Caves are kind of over-represented as far as landforms go.
Clip shows are a great device for bringing back recurring characters by rehashing old footage.
Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Episode 8 manages to give the trope of a clip show a twist in that its clips are all new scenes.
No, there's no development in the mysterious vessel's long-arc plot, but our Fab Four get to bond and revisit what makes them such great friends to begin with.
It's a fact that before Mariner ever moans about their away mission, there are over Thirty separate cave-based adventures in televised Trek history (including Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 Episode 8 And Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 3.)
Furthermore, caves have played major roles in multiple Trek motion pictures. So Mariner's got a point. Caves are kind of over-represented as far as landforms go.
Clip shows are a great device for bringing back recurring characters by rehashing old footage.
- 10/19/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
In the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," entitled "Caves," Lieutenant Boimler (Jack Quaid) finds himself trapped in an alien cave with his three best friends, unable to escape. While there is reason to panic -- they are surrounded by seemingly carnivorous moss -- none of them are thrown into a panic. Luckily, being trapped in a cave is a common occurrence on "Star Trek," and something even low-ranking Starfleet officers are familiar with. As Boimler and his friends attempt to escape, they while away the time by reminiscing about their previous cave missions gone awry.
Boimler tells a story of when he was trapped in a cave with Lieutenant Levy, a genius mathematician who likes to expound on bizarro conspiracy theories. As soon as Levy and Boimler are alone, the former begins blithering about the evil plots put into the galaxy by a species called the Vendorians, a...
Boimler tells a story of when he was trapped in a cave with Lieutenant Levy, a genius mathematician who likes to expound on bizarro conspiracy theories. As soon as Levy and Boimler are alone, the former begins blithering about the evil plots put into the galaxy by a species called the Vendorians, a...
- 10/19/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Spock met an alternate version of himself in Star Trek: The Animated Series, where a giant clone of him was created to bring peace to the galaxy. In contrast to Kirk's fights with his doppelgangers, Spock approaches meeting his double with curiosity and willingness to work together. The older Spock offers advice to his younger self in Star Trek (2009), emphasizing the importance of doing what feels right rather than solely relying on logic.
Two different versions of Spock came face to face in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek (2009), but that was not the first time Spock (Leonard Nimoy) had met his own doppelganger. In Star Trek: The Original Series and its subsequent films, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) met alternate versions of himself on multiple occasions. Some viewers may incorrectly assume that the first time two Spocks meet is in Star Trek (2009) when Zachary Quinto's Spock meets the...
Two different versions of Spock came face to face in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek (2009), but that was not the first time Spock (Leonard Nimoy) had met his own doppelganger. In Star Trek: The Original Series and its subsequent films, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) met alternate versions of himself on multiple occasions. Some viewers may incorrectly assume that the first time two Spocks meet is in Star Trek (2009) when Zachary Quinto's Spock meets the...
- 10/17/2023
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek doctors possess a combination of medical skill, compassion, and the ability to improvise in unexplored space. Each doctor brings unique traits and characteristics, from Dr. Sarah April's pioneering spirit to Dr. T'Ana's blunt honesty. Dr. Beverly Crusher stands out as an excellent physician, leader, and advocate for ethics, ultimately becoming the best doctor in Star Trek.
One of the primary roles in Star Trek is that of the Chief Medical Officer, and Doctors hold a crucial place in the franchise. From Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley) comprising one third of the lead characters in Star Trek: The Original Series, to Star Trek: The Next Generation's Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) bringing a more compassionate presence to sickbay, and into more modern and holistic approaches to medicine in Star Trek: Discovery's medical staff and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' complex characterizations of legacy characters, the final...
One of the primary roles in Star Trek is that of the Chief Medical Officer, and Doctors hold a crucial place in the franchise. From Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley) comprising one third of the lead characters in Star Trek: The Original Series, to Star Trek: The Next Generation's Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) bringing a more compassionate presence to sickbay, and into more modern and holistic approaches to medicine in Star Trek: Discovery's medical staff and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' complex characterizations of legacy characters, the final...
- 10/16/2023
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant.com
"Beam me up, Scotty" is a phrase associated with Star Trek, despite not being said by any character. It signifies the landing party wanting to return to the ship. The phrase has become popular outside of Star Trek and is used to express a desire to escape or remove oneself from a situation, or to describe encountering advanced technology. Captain Kirk never actually says the exact phrase, although he comes close in a few instances. The phrase has become deeply ingrained in popular culture and is iconic.
"Beam me up, Scotty" has become one of the most popular phrases associated with Star Trek, despite the fact that this exact phrase is never actually said by any Star Trek character. On Star Trek: The Original Series, Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott (James Doohan) was the Chief Engineer of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner). Referred...
"Beam me up, Scotty" has become one of the most popular phrases associated with Star Trek, despite the fact that this exact phrase is never actually said by any Star Trek character. On Star Trek: The Original Series, Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott (James Doohan) was the Chief Engineer of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner). Referred...
- 10/15/2023
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Gene Roddenberry's strict rules on human behavior in Star Trek often hindered the creativity of writers, leading to conflicts and creative workarounds. Despite his objections, many of the aspects of Star Trek that Roddenberry disliked ended up becoming beloved parts of the franchise's ongoing story. Roddenberry's conflicts with writers and his attempts to exert creative control over the franchise sometimes led to tension and disagreements, but ultimately, Star Trek continued to thrive and evolve.
As the creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry often had some very strong opinions on the movies and TV episodes that were made during his lifetime. So stringent were Roddenberry's demands on what Star Trek should be that writers often found themselves creatively hampered. While working on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Michael Piller referred to the strict rules on human behavior and life in Tng's 24th century as "Roddenberry's Box." Famously, Roddenberry banned the...
As the creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry often had some very strong opinions on the movies and TV episodes that were made during his lifetime. So stringent were Roddenberry's demands on what Star Trek should be that writers often found themselves creatively hampered. While working on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Michael Piller referred to the strict rules on human behavior and life in Tng's 24th century as "Roddenberry's Box." Famously, Roddenberry banned the...
- 10/11/2023
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
When you have a lot of episodes of a TV series, and you have a lot of TV series that all have a lot of episodes, and you also have a lot of books and comic books and video games and movies, and they're all telling stories in the same world and about the same people, there's a word that's going to come up sooner than later. And that word is "canon."
"Canon" is sometimes used synonymously with "continuity," the idea that stories should remain consistent in their depiction of events, characters, and information so as not to break the illusion of reality they collectively create. But canon goes beyond that. Canon is supposed to be official. It literally was created to describe religious texts, in reference to dogmatic and holy scriptures. So in the realm of a fictional universe, canon is supposed to be something that is definitely real to the characters,...
"Canon" is sometimes used synonymously with "continuity," the idea that stories should remain consistent in their depiction of events, characters, and information so as not to break the illusion of reality they collectively create. But canon goes beyond that. Canon is supposed to be official. It literally was created to describe religious texts, in reference to dogmatic and holy scriptures. So in the realm of a fictional universe, canon is supposed to be something that is definitely real to the characters,...
- 10/10/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
Key takeaways: Star Trek: very Short Treks is a collection of animated films celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series. The episodes are a mix of comedic highs and lows, with reactions from fans ranging from appreciation to disdain. The biggest draw of the series is the all-star cast of current and legacy actors voicing the characters, including Ethan Peck, Doug Jones, Celia Rose Gooding, Noël Wells, and George Takei.
Star Trek's series of animated films, Star Trek: very Short Treks, were a mixed bag of comedic highs and lows. Created by Casper Kelly (Adult Swim), very Short Treks celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series. The five very Short Treks episodes, which are decidedly not part of Star Trek canon, are animated in Filmation's style from the 1970s, with some modern animation from Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: Prodigy worked in.
Star Trek's series of animated films, Star Trek: very Short Treks, were a mixed bag of comedic highs and lows. Created by Casper Kelly (Adult Swim), very Short Treks celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series. The five very Short Treks episodes, which are decidedly not part of Star Trek canon, are animated in Filmation's style from the 1970s, with some modern animation from Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: Prodigy worked in.
- 10/5/2023
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
This week, Star Trek: Very Short Treks reaches the final frontier, and its final episode, with "Walk, Don't Run." Two generations of Star Trek animation find themselves in a bitter clash — and only a pair of Starfleet legends can help them. The latest Very Short Trek opens with Star Trek: Lower Decks' D'vana Tendi (Noël Wells) breaking the fourth wall to commemorate fifty years of Star Trek animation with Star Trek: The Animated Series stars Montgomery Scott (Carlos Alazraqui), M'Ress (Cristina Milizia), and Arex.
- 10/4/2023
- by Rob London
- Collider.com
The final episode of Star Trek: Very Short Treks turns into a musical, adding an entertaining new element to the franchise. The characters debate which Star Trek show invented the holodeck, giving credit to Star Trek: The Animated Series. While not as successful as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' musical episode, the fun musical number showcased Noël Wells' vocal talents.
The final installment of Star Trek: very Short Treks surprisingly turns into the second Star Trek musical, and it calls out which show really invented the holodeck. Capping off the 50th-anniversary celebration of Star Trek: The Animated Series, Casper Kelly's Star Trek: very Short Treks episode 5, "Walk, Don't Run," is a decidedly meta affair as the characters fully acknowledge they are part of Star Trek animated TV shows, and they debate the virtues and embarrassing aspects of the distinct animated styles of Star Trek: Lower Decks vs. Star Trek: The Animated Series.
The final installment of Star Trek: very Short Treks surprisingly turns into the second Star Trek musical, and it calls out which show really invented the holodeck. Capping off the 50th-anniversary celebration of Star Trek: The Animated Series, Casper Kelly's Star Trek: very Short Treks episode 5, "Walk, Don't Run," is a decidedly meta affair as the characters fully acknowledge they are part of Star Trek animated TV shows, and they debate the virtues and embarrassing aspects of the distinct animated styles of Star Trek: Lower Decks vs. Star Trek: The Animated Series.
- 10/4/2023
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Commander Trip Tucker makes a long-awaited comeback in the best episode of Star Trek: very Short Treks to date, joined by legacy characters from every other Star Trek series. This fourth installment starts with Commander Trip Tucker aboard Star Trek: Enterprise's Nx-01 and turns into a fast-paced and entertaining holographic adventure. Connor Trinneer's return as Trip Tucker is accompanied by an all-star voice cast, including Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, Noël Wells, and George Takei, among others, creating a fun 2-minute celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary.
Star Trek: Enterprise's Commander Trip Tucker (Connor Trinneer) finally makes his long-awaited comeback, and it turns out to be part of an even bigger Star Trek reunion. The result is the best episode of Star Trek: very Short Treks to date. Written by Star Trek: Prodigy executive producer Aaron J. Waltke, very Short Treks episode 4, "Holograms All The Way Down,...
Star Trek: Enterprise's Commander Trip Tucker (Connor Trinneer) finally makes his long-awaited comeback, and it turns out to be part of an even bigger Star Trek reunion. The result is the best episode of Star Trek: very Short Treks to date. Written by Star Trek: Prodigy executive producer Aaron J. Waltke, very Short Treks episode 4, "Holograms All The Way Down,...
- 9/27/2023
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier #2! Star Trek has confirmed that comic books still exist as late as the 23rd century. In Idw’s new Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier #2, Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise are hurled on a mind-blowing trip through reality, where the line between fiction and fact is blurred. When the crew finds themselves in a world patterned after a popular Earth comic, readers learn they still exist and that a surprising crew member reads them.
Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier #2 is written by Casper Kelly and drawn by Jonathan Case. In the previous issue, Commander Fontana, of the science vessel Edison, kidnapped an away team and sent them to a mysterious dimension. When the second issue opens, the crew finds themselves in a strange world, one patterned after Archie Comics.
Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier #2 is written by Casper Kelly and drawn by Jonathan Case. In the previous issue, Commander Fontana, of the science vessel Edison, kidnapped an away team and sent them to a mysterious dimension. When the second issue opens, the crew finds themselves in a strange world, one patterned after Archie Comics.
- 9/26/2023
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
In the final episode of the second season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," called "Hegemony," audiences were introduced to a young Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, played by actor Martin Quinn. Scotty was, of course, the chief engineer on the starship Enterprise in the original "Star Trek," and was played by actor James Doohan. In a truly novel casting twist, however, Quinn is actually from Scotland, having grown up in the Gallowhill area of Paisley. Doohan was Canadian, affecting a broad Scottish dialect for the role. Simon Pegg, who played Scotty in the notorious Kelvin timeline movies, is from Gloucestershire in England. His Scots accent was a little better.
For many American and Canadian viewers of the original "Star Trek," Doohan's Scottish brogue was taken as 100% accurate. One can only assume none of them had met an actual Scot, however, as reports from the Isles describe Doohan's accent as pretty unilaterally...
For many American and Canadian viewers of the original "Star Trek," Doohan's Scottish brogue was taken as 100% accurate. One can only assume none of them had met an actual Scot, however, as reports from the Isles describe Doohan's accent as pretty unilaterally...
- 9/24/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents the Scheimer Barrier #1!
Idw’s new Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents the Scheimer Barrier is a bonkers, meta-textual love letter to the Animated Series, the 50th anniversary of which is being celebrated in 2023, prompting numerous celebratory events and books, including The Scheimer Barrier. The book is a mind-bending, fourth-wall breaking odyssey through space and time. Currently a digital-only release, print copies will be available at Idw's New York Comic-Con booth.
Star Trek: The Animated Series is integral to the history of the franchise, having been the first attempt at a revival following the conclusion of The Original Series run in 1969.
Star Trek: The Animated Series remains loved by Trek fans, and now Idw is helping celebrate its golden anniversary.
Related: Star Trek: Holo-Ween #1 is the Franchise's Darkest Horror Story Yet (Review)
The Scheimer Barrier is a Unique Star Trek...
Idw’s new Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents the Scheimer Barrier is a bonkers, meta-textual love letter to the Animated Series, the 50th anniversary of which is being celebrated in 2023, prompting numerous celebratory events and books, including The Scheimer Barrier. The book is a mind-bending, fourth-wall breaking odyssey through space and time. Currently a digital-only release, print copies will be available at Idw's New York Comic-Con booth.
Star Trek: The Animated Series is integral to the history of the franchise, having been the first attempt at a revival following the conclusion of The Original Series run in 1969.
Star Trek: The Animated Series remains loved by Trek fans, and now Idw is helping celebrate its golden anniversary.
Related: Star Trek: Holo-Ween #1 is the Franchise's Darkest Horror Story Yet (Review)
The Scheimer Barrier is a Unique Star Trek...
- 9/23/2023
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Lower Decks' Orion crewmember D'Vana Tendi inspired a political correctness gag about the Orion species. The majority of the time these iconic green-skinned aliens appear in Star Trek, they are villains. When Tendi has to face her culture with her Starfleet colleagues, she has to face her deepest insecurity about herself.
The following contains spoilers from Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 4, Episode 4 "Something Borrowed, Something Green," now streaming on Paramount+.
One of the secrets of Star Trek: Lower Decks' success over four seasons is how the storytellers mine the franchise for comedy. Sure, the referential gags and Easter eggs about Voyager or other shows are great. But the secret ingredient is Lower Decks is, essentially, a workplace comedy. A first season gag about the political correctness of referring to Orions' history with piracy suddenly became a movie character story, as only Star Trek could pull off.
While maybe...
The following contains spoilers from Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 4, Episode 4 "Something Borrowed, Something Green," now streaming on Paramount+.
One of the secrets of Star Trek: Lower Decks' success over four seasons is how the storytellers mine the franchise for comedy. Sure, the referential gags and Easter eggs about Voyager or other shows are great. But the secret ingredient is Lower Decks is, essentially, a workplace comedy. A first season gag about the political correctness of referring to Orions' history with piracy suddenly became a movie character story, as only Star Trek could pull off.
While maybe...
- 9/23/2023
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
"Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 4, episode 4, titled "Something Borrowed, Something Green," takes place largely on the Orion homeworld, the place where Lieutenant D'Vana Tendi (Noël Wells) hails from. She is there to attend the wedding of her sister D'Erica but also to face the familial legacy she deliberately left behind when she joined Starfleet. The episode features a lot of lingering sororal resentment and multiple mysterious, violent, sexy figures from Tendi's past.
More important to Trekkies, however, are the numerous details about Orion life. "Something Borrowed" is the first time we've really had a good look at the Orions and what they're like in their element.
Orions, of course, first appeared on "Star Trek" as early as the "Original Series" pilot, "The Cage," when Captain Pike (Jeffrey Hunter) was seduced by a green-skinned woman at a Roman-style orgy.
"Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 4, episode 4, titled "Something Borrowed, Something Green," takes place largely on the Orion homeworld, the place where Lieutenant D'Vana Tendi (Noël Wells) hails from. She is there to attend the wedding of her sister D'Erica but also to face the familial legacy she deliberately left behind when she joined Starfleet. The episode features a lot of lingering sororal resentment and multiple mysterious, violent, sexy figures from Tendi's past.
More important to Trekkies, however, are the numerous details about Orion life. "Something Borrowed" is the first time we've really had a good look at the Orions and what they're like in their element.
Orions, of course, first appeared on "Star Trek" as early as the "Original Series" pilot, "The Cage," when Captain Pike (Jeffrey Hunter) was seduced by a green-skinned woman at a Roman-style orgy.
- 9/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Commander Riker and Dr. Crusher's hilarious First Contact attempt in very Short Treks' "Worst Contact" proves their excellent chemistry and leaves fans wanting to see more of them in Star Trek: Legacy. Fans are reminded of the potential for a continuation of the 25th-century era in Star Trek: Picard season 3, with Admiral Riker and Admiral Beverly Crusher, as their recent home video release sparks excitement. Although there is no green light for Star Trek: Legacy due to ongoing strikes, very Short Treks only increases fans' anticipation for the return of these iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation characters.
Commander Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) team up once more in very Short Treks, but this only creates more desire to see them return in Star Trek: Picard season 3's proposed spinoff, Star Trek: Legacy. Created by Casper Kelly (Adult Swim), very Short Treks celebrates the 50th...
Commander Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) team up once more in very Short Treks, but this only creates more desire to see them return in Star Trek: Picard season 3's proposed spinoff, Star Trek: Legacy. Created by Casper Kelly (Adult Swim), very Short Treks celebrates the 50th...
- 9/20/2023
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Picard's Academy #1!
Star Trek: The Animated Series kept Star Trek alive in the 1970s, following the cancelation of Star Trek: The Original Series, continuing the adventures of Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew, while introducing new, exciting characters to the mythos. In the Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #1, from Idw Publishing, readers learn that one Animated Series character is still alive in the 24th century and playing an important role in Starfleet.
Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #1 – written by Sam Maggs, drawn by Ornella Greco, colored by Charlie Kirchoff and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry – opens with a page featuring Jean-Luc Picard’s Academic Progress Report at Starfleet Academy.
The first instructor, in the field of Stellar Cartography, is listed as Arex, the Enterprise's navigator from The Animated Series. Notably, Picard carries a 108% average in the class.
Related: Benjamin Sisko's Ne Borg Connection Explains How...
Star Trek: The Animated Series kept Star Trek alive in the 1970s, following the cancelation of Star Trek: The Original Series, continuing the adventures of Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew, while introducing new, exciting characters to the mythos. In the Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #1, from Idw Publishing, readers learn that one Animated Series character is still alive in the 24th century and playing an important role in Starfleet.
Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #1 – written by Sam Maggs, drawn by Ornella Greco, colored by Charlie Kirchoff and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry – opens with a page featuring Jean-Luc Picard’s Academic Progress Report at Starfleet Academy.
The first instructor, in the field of Stellar Cartography, is listed as Arex, the Enterprise's navigator from The Animated Series. Notably, Picard carries a 108% average in the class.
Related: Benjamin Sisko's Ne Borg Connection Explains How...
- 9/16/2023
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
The koala is something of a running gag on "Lower Decks," going back to the first season episode "Moist Vessel". In that episode, an officer named Lieutenant O'Connor (Haley Joel Osment) invites Ensign Tendi (Noël Wells) to witness the end of a years-long spiritual journey and see him ascend into a higher being. Sadly, Tendi drops O'Connor's ritual gong during his crucial, final ritual and ruins his mandala to catch it. His ascension is stymied. Tendi will spend the bulk of the episode attempting to get back into O'Connor's good graces, something that annoys him immensely. He wanted to be seen as the only "spirituality guy" on the ship, and now that status is ruined.
Later on in the episode, however, O'Connor does end up ascending in the middle of a crisis and somewhat by accident. In a corridor,...
The koala is something of a running gag on "Lower Decks," going back to the first season episode "Moist Vessel". In that episode, an officer named Lieutenant O'Connor (Haley Joel Osment) invites Ensign Tendi (Noël Wells) to witness the end of a years-long spiritual journey and see him ascend into a higher being. Sadly, Tendi drops O'Connor's ritual gong during his crucial, final ritual and ruins his mandala to catch it. His ascension is stymied. Tendi will spend the bulk of the episode attempting to get back into O'Connor's good graces, something that annoys him immensely. He wanted to be seen as the only "spirituality guy" on the ship, and now that status is ruined.
Later on in the episode, however, O'Connor does end up ascending in the middle of a crisis and somewhat by accident. In a corridor,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Given how often it happens, the makers of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and "Star Trek: Picard" appear to abide by a strict mandate that every episode includes a certain number of references to older "Star Trek" shows. Several times, when said shows seem to be falling behind this presumed quota, the showrunners will include a scene in a literal warehouse that is stacked with objects, corpses, or other tchotchkes from throughout "Trek" history. This happened in the "Lower Decks" season 2 episode "Kayshon, His Eyes Open," which featured a menagerie of stuffed creatures and skeletal remains of various "Star Trek" characters, all just hanging out in the background. Fans may remember the enormous desiccated skeleton of Spock 2 as he appeared in the "Star Trek: The Animated Series" episode "The Infinite Vulcan," as well as a Gorn skeleton, the skeleton of Abraham Lincoln (perhaps rescued from the events of "The Savage Curtain"), a taxidermied M-113 creature,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Star Trek Day is a lot like Star Wars Day on May 4th. Star Trek Day began as a celebration within the fan community on the anniversary of Star Trek's debut. Now an official studio marketing event, the fandom remains the most important part of Star Trek Day.
Star Trek and Star Wars owe each other quite a lot. George Lucas was a sci-fi fan from childhood, and Star Trek was one of his inspirations. Similarly, Star Wars helped inspire Paramount Pictures to bring the franchise back first as a movie and in sequel series. Similarly, Star Trek Day, the anniversary of the first episode's debut, shares a lot of its DNA with the "May the 4th" celebration among Star Wars fans. Still, anyone looking into the history of Star Trek Day should know that, like with most things in this franchise, it begins and ends with the Trekkies and Trekkers who love it.
Star Trek and Star Wars owe each other quite a lot. George Lucas was a sci-fi fan from childhood, and Star Trek was one of his inspirations. Similarly, Star Wars helped inspire Paramount Pictures to bring the franchise back first as a movie and in sequel series. Similarly, Star Trek Day, the anniversary of the first episode's debut, shares a lot of its DNA with the "May the 4th" celebration among Star Wars fans. Still, anyone looking into the history of Star Trek Day should know that, like with most things in this franchise, it begins and ends with the Trekkies and Trekkers who love it.
- 9/13/2023
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
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