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Entertainment | Leonard Nimoy

Rare Star Trek Footage Features Leonard Nimoy Hosting the Series' Original Pilot Movie

Star Trek's Spock actor Leonard Nimoy appeared in a rare footage hosting a 1975 TV special for the franchise.

Entertainment | TNG

How 'Spock' Caused A Behind-The-Scenes Fight On Star Trek: TNG

One of Gene Roddenberry's rules about the separation of the original "Star Trek" and "The Next Generation" led to a battle over a "TNG" episode.

Entertainment | New Star Trek!

New ‘Star Trek’ Movie Will Be Set Decades Before Kirk & Spock

New 'Star Trek' movie will be set decades before Kirk and Spock and be directed by "Andor" director Toby Haynes.

Entertainment | William Shatner

William Shatner's Idea For Star Trek II Would Have Altered The Course Of The Franchise

William Shatner pitched an idea for a potential Star Trek 2 that was totally different than what became Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Star Trek Trilogy With Christopher Walken Sounds Wild

Interestingly, the tone of his planned films was much darker than the Star Trek reboot films that we eventually got.

Entertainment | The Original Series

Star Trek: How Did McCoy Get The Nickname 'Bones'?

Dr. Leonard McCoy is a fan-favorite character, but why does Captain Kirk so rarely use his dear friend's given name?

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Mark Goddard, star of 1960s sci-fi series ‘Lost in Space,’ dies at 87

Mark Goddard starred as the handsome Maj. Don West on the 1960s science fiction series "Lost in Space," who alongside the Robinson family, a talking robot and stowaway scientist, was stranded on a far-off planet.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Why Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Spock Is Different From TOS

Ethan Peck's Spock in Strange New Worlds is younger than Leonard Nimoy's in the original Star Trek. It makes for small yet telling differences.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Patrick Stewart: How 'Picard' Was Really Supposed to End

The actor reveals the finale scene that was never shot and what he'd like to do next with his 'Star Trek' character

Entertainment | The Original Series

Why does the Star Trek Mirror universe resonate with fans?

We've heard a lot about guys thinking about the Roman Empire, Star Trek fans think about the Mirror Universe.  Why we fans think about the Terran Empire.

Entertainment | TNG

The Star Trek Next Generation Story That Connects the Borg to The Original Series Crew

The Borg may be villains from Star Trek: The Next Generation, but a 1991 novel posits a surprising connection between the assimilating aliens and The Original Series.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Influence of Star Trek and Science Fiction on Real Science

For Star Trek Day, learn about the relationship between sci-fi and real-life science in this excerpt from

Entertainment | The Original Series

Watch: Rare Star Trek: The Original Series footage

Watch: Rare Star Trek: The Original Series footage of behind-the-scenes with William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley

Entertainment | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Finale Features a Conflict With the Gorn 80 Years in the Making

It turns out that the Gorn were inspired by a piece of science fiction that predates Star Trek: The Original Series.

Entertainment | William Shatner

William Shatner Nearly Changed Star Trek: Enterprise Season 4

Star Trek: Enterprise Season 4 almost featured a cameo from Willam Shatner as Captain Kirk - but not the version that fans would have expected.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Finale Trailer Confirms Classic TOS Villain Return

For the finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two, an iconic species from the Original Series makes its full return, with a deadlier twist.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Could Star Trek: Picard return for a fourth season with Patrick Stewart?

Could Star Trek: Picard return for a fourth season even though season three was hailed as its final season? Patrick Stewart is open to the idea.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Discovery

Jonathan Frakes’ comments prove that Paramount canceled Star Trek: Discovery

Star Trek: Discovery didn't run its course as many wanted to claim, with Jonathan Frakes proving that the show was in fact canceled.

Entertainment | Leonard Nimoy

Is there ever really a question about the best Spock in Star Trek?

Is there ever really a question as to who portrayed the best Spock in Star Trek? Out of three actors, Leonard Nimoy will always be #1.

Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

5 Amazing New Discoveries About Light - Nautilus

Invisible cloaks. Ghost imaging. Scientists are manipulating light in ways that were once only science fiction.

Entertainment | TNG

Star Trek: The Next Generation almost had its own The City on the Edge of Forever

Star Trek: The Next Generation almost had its own The City on the Edge of Forever when Harlan Ellison suggested a return to the city

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

Star Trek: How Big Is The Federation?

The Federation's size in Star Trek is as diverse as the cosmos itself, defying a one-size-fits-all answer to its vastness.

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

10 Star Trek Events That Happened Between TOS & TNG's Eras

The period between Star Trek: TOS and Star Trek: TNG's eras was a trying time for Starfleet and the Federation as they faced Cardassian and Romulans.

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

Star Trek: What Is Starfleet's Fastest Ship?

The iconic USS Prometheus, the first starship of its class, gains the position of the fastest vessel in the entire fleet, in terms of warp factor.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Anson Mount has been studying William Shatner’s turn on Star Trek

Anson Mount will once again star in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and ahead of season two, we found out that he studies William Shatner.

Entertainment | The Original Series

Star Trek: Recurring Franchise Plot Devices That Started With The Original Series

The Star Trek franchise owes everything to its humble beginnings, and that includes these plot elements that have become series staples.

Entertainment | The Original Series

What Happened To Kirk & Enterprise Crew After Star Trek: TOS?

The cast of Star Trek: The Original Series have become cultural icons, but the ultimate fates of some of the crewmembers are clearer than others.

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

Why Star Trek: The Animated Series deserves a second chance

The Animated Series is better than many think TAS continued TOS while going even further with facets of TOS fans love Although it is obvious when watching ...

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Wait, Did Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Set Up A Major Captain Kirk Retcon?

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 featured a cool nod to Captain Kirk, but was it meant for something more? Executive producer Akiva Goldsman responded.

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

All The Technology Star Trek Predicted Accurately

"Star Trek" has long captivated audiences worldwide with its vision of the future. Here are all of the real technologies that "Star Trek" predicted accurately.

Entertainment | The Original Series

A Maddening Loop of the Star Trek Intro That Never Gets to the Main Theme

Auralnauts assembled a slightly maddening loop of the distinctive Star Trek intro that never gets to the main theme.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Why Star Trek: Picard season 3 felt like Star Trek

Why Star Trek: Picard season 3 felt like the Star Trek we know when it brought back the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

Kirk's Other Star Trek Ship Is More Important Than You Think

Captain James T. Kirk is forever linked to the USS Enterprise but his previous ship, the USS Farragut, played many roles in Star Trek.

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

Star Trek fantasy: step aboard every Starship Enterprise with this website

The Roddenberry Archive now lets you set foot on almost every Star Trek Enterprise bridge, all in one website.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Kirk’s Star Trek Movie Rule Saved Picard & Seven Of Nine

An unofficial Admiral Kirk rule in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home seemingly saved the Starfleet careers of Jean-Luc Picard and Seven Of Nine.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Netflix Confirms ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 Trailer, Launch Date, Cast

Netflix has confirmed Season 6 of Black Mirror, unveiled trailer and launch date, and revealed a bumper cast list featuring Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Michael Cera and Salma Hayek Pinault. Scroll down …

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

Star Trek: The Funniest Episodes in the Franchise, Ranked

In a dark and emotional universe where transporter malfunctions, space anomalies, and alien threats abound, comedic breaks are welcome.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

What could lure Patrick Stewart back as Admiral Jean-Luc Picard

What could lure Patrick Stewart back as Admiral Jean-Luc Picard after the final season of Star Trek: Picard set up a final farewell?

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

There was only one original piece of the Enterprise-D in Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek: Picard brought back the original Enterprise-D, but they ended up having to re-create the entire set, save for one prop.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Picard Season 3's Latest Character Death Hits A Lot Harder Than Expected

If one is a user of social media ... well, first off, my apologies. But, if so, enterprising Trekkies may find that the hashtag "#StarTrekLegacy" has floated through the discourse.

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Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Is Lore Finally Dead In Star Trek: Picard?

Data’s consciousness squared off with his evil brother Lore for control of their shared body in the Star Trek: Picard season 3 episode “Surrender.”

Entertainment | Entertainment

Star Wars Is About to Get its Biggest Reboot Since 2015

The Rey-centric New Jedi Order Star Wars movie is using a similar time jump the saga has tried before. But this time, in a whole new way.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Why did Terry Matalas "bring back" James Kirk in Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek: Picard's showrunner, Terry Matalas, explains why he decided to bring back James Kirk in that minor cameo and it totally makes sense.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

What were all the ships at the Fleet Museum in Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek: Picard brought in the Fleet Museum for its final season, and in doing so brought in many classic ships, but which ships were seen in the episode?

Entertainment | Entertainment

How to Watch 'Star Trek' Shows In Chronological Order

Find out how to watch all Star Trek shows in chronological order of timeline, including "Picard," "Discovery" and more.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

'Star Trek: Picard' season 3 episode 6 beams in Trek cameos aplenty

'Star Trek: Picard' season 3 episode 6, The Bounty, the cameos are stacking up with Geordi and maybe Data, and it's a bit excessive.

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

Every Star Trek Chief Engineer Ranked

Star Trek has featured some brilliant engineers over its long, storied history, from undersized Tellarites to science fiction’s most famous Scotsman.

Science & Technology | Science

Astronauts that hibernate on long spaceflights is not just for sci-fi. We could test it in 10 years.

First hibernation studies with human subjects could be feasible within a decade, a European Space Agency (ESA) researcher thinks.

Entertainment | William Shatner

William Shatner Recalls Landing His Star Trek Role as Captain Kirk

William Shatner shared the story behind his casting in Star Trek at SXSW 2023.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

'Star Trek: Picard' S3E5 features the return of another 'TNG' favorite

Fans will squeal as a beloved B-character makes her "Trek" encore in the latest episode of "Star Trek: Picard" — and then just as quickly makes her "Trek" exit.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Is the 'Star Trek: Picard Season 3' opening the same plot as 'Wrath of Khan?'

Star Trek Picard's third season has kicked off with a bang. But some viewers are wondering if we haven't seen all this before.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The best sci-fi movies of all time

The best sci-fi movies of all time, revealed: our pick of great sci-fi movies you need to see at least once.

Science & Technology | Tech

Why is Star Trek-style teleportation still elusive?

Why is Star Trek-style teleportation still elusive?Dream of teleportation has been dominating science since the 1990s though progress has been limited

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The Absolute Best Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video

Prime Video offers a lot from the sci-fi realm -- hopefully this guide will help you sift through it all.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Star Trek: Discovery Drops an Explosive First Look at Season 5

Paramount drops a new trailer for Season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery at New York Comic-Con 2022, featuring exciting glimpses at action-packed scenes.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Rumor: Star Trek 4 will be rebooting Star Trek: The Next Generation

Rumor has it Star Trek 4 will be rebooting Star Trek: The Next Generation. Citing anonymous but “trusted and proven" sources, the website Giant Frea...

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

'Andor' brings back a brilliant concept from 1970s Star Wars canon

The setting for 'Star Wars: Andor' might be a bit confusing at first. Here's how the Corporate Zone borrows from old Han Solo books, and what it all means with Star Wars canon.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in September

Time to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here's our handy guide to what's on Netflix this month

Books | Books

20 of the Best Science Fiction Books of All Time

The best science fiction books of all time push the envelope, show what could be, and make you question what's possible.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Darth Vader Returns in New trailer for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

Darth Vader makes his long-awaited comeback in the new trailer for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'

Entertainment | Entertainment

It's Been 15 Years Since Doctor Who Made Andrew Garfield Fight Daleks With a Questionable Accent

"Daleks in Manhattan" is one of modern Doctor Who's weirdest stories, made weirder by the presence of a once and future Spider-Man.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Star Wars will finally give us the missing piece of Darth Vader’s story

Who was Darth Vader between trilogies? The biggest Star Wars revelations in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' might be all about 32-year-old Darth Vader.

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

Warp speed ahead: is the Star Trek saga set to eclipse Star Wars?

With a fourth film in the rebooted series on the horizon, the USS Enterprise’s big-screen adventures may just be beginning

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Netflix June 2021: 11 incredible sci-fi shows and movies to watch ASAP

The best sci-fi on Netflix in June ranges from black-and-white classics to brand-new action movies and animated anthologies. Here are 11 great sci-fi shows and movies you need to watch this month.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Star Trek: Vulcan Planet Sha Ka Ree Was Named For Sean Connery

Even though iconic James Bond actor Sean Connery turned down a role in Star Trek, his name lives on in the franchise's history.

Entertainment | Movies

2001: A Space Odyssey: 16 Things to Look for the Next Time You Watch

From ahead-of-the-curve furniture design to geeky scientific fact-check details, here’s what to zoom in on the next time you’re sitting awestruck watching Stanley Kubrick’s '2001: A Space Odyssey.'

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Watch What The Mandalorian Looks Like Before and After ILM Adds Its Special Effects | Mental Floss

Season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian’ introduced a massive Krayt dragon and a whole host of other jaw-dropping special effects. See how ILM did it.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

You Wear It Well: The Uniforms of Star Trek 

The Delta Shield. The colors: red, gold and blue. The form-fitting jackets and often black trousers. Even the confining jumpsuits. Star Trek uniforms have a special place in pop culture, equal in renown maybe only by the jerseys and full kits of certain s

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

How One Movie Theater's Mistake Changed 'Blade Runner' Forever

'Blade Runner,' Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi classic, was met with a tepid reception by audiences and got throttled by 'E.T.' It wasn't until a mistake made at a revival house in 1990 that audiences saw the director's true intentions.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

This visual timeline of the STAR WARS saga compared to years in the real world is blowing my mind

Twitter user Rik Villanueva of the Jammed Transmissions Star Wars podcast posted this, and it's absolutely blowing my mind. In other words: the Star Wars saga (or at least, the Skywalker saga) is basically just the lifespan of a Baby Boomer. In some ways,

Entertainment | Entertainment

Here's Why Some Star Wars Fans Hated the Mandalorian Finale

A new video on The Stupendous Wave YouTube channel explains why the Luke Skywalker reveal in The Mandalorian's finale has annoyed some Star Wars fans.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

George Lucas' Plans for His Star Wars Sequels Were More Familiar Than You'd Think

In an new interview conducted for The Star Wars Archives: 1999-2005, George Lucas lifted the lid on his original plans for Star Wars' sequel trilogy, including the return of Darth Maul, Comics characters, and Leia taking the main stage.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Sean Connery in memorial: How James Bond helped create sci-fi cinema

The actor who played the first cinematic James Bond, Sean Connery, has died at 90. But without the success of Bond, sci-fi movies wouldn't have taken off.

Entertainment | Movies & Television

Tarantino’s ‘Star Trek’ Idea Is an ‘Earthbound’ 1930s Gangster Movie, and It’s Not Dead Yet

Tarantino's idea was based on the episode "A Piece of the Action" from the second season of "Star Trek: The Original Series."

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The Strangest Lightsabers in the Star Wars Universe: From Dark Rey to Ahsoka Tano - IGN

Rey's switchblade saber is just the latest in a long line of strange lightsaber designs. Here's a look at the most memorable blades in Star Wars history.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The 25 Greatest Spaceships of Science Fiction

Which is the neatest science fiction ship of all time? Check out the epic battle between 25 ships in this slideshow.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The comic book artists that fuelled a century of science innovation

In 1905, Scientific American ran an intriguing advertisement from the Electro Importing company. “Everything for the Experimenter,” it boasted. “We give you the opportunity to tick yourself up to the head of a future wireless telegraph company as di

Music | Music

Man or Astro-Man?- Destroy All Astromen [Full Album]

00:00 reverb 10,000 02:15 name of numbers 03:39 popcorn crabula 05:35 a mouthful of exhaust 07:31 of sex and demise 09:31 joker's wild 11:46 intoxica 13:25 m...

Entertainment | Entertain Me

'Doctor Who' resurrects lost serial 'The Power of the Daleks' thanks to animation - LA Times

Long-lost “ Doctor Who ” serial “The Power of the Daleks” has been resurrected thanks to the power of animation and the BBC . 

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

'Star Trek' at 50: How the TV series inspired a boy to become a scientist

Update on 'Boldly celebrating 50 years of 'Star Trek's' television, movies and more '

Entertainment | Entertain Me

BLADE RUNNER 2 gets a January 2018 incept date | Nerdist

Ridley Scott's visually-stunning and narratively sparse 1982 film Blade Runner wasn't much of a hit at the time of its release, but it has since become one of the pillars of science fiction filmmaking, thanks in no small part to the amazing and

Entertainment | Entertain Me

Watch The X-Files Online: Episode 1, Season 10 on FOX

FULL EPISODE - "My Struggle" - Thirteen years after the original series run, the next mind-bending chapter of the thrilling series THE X-FILES is here.

Entertainment | Entertain Me

The second X-Files movie is much better than its reputation suggests

It was the summer of 2008, and the second movie of a beloved series neared release. Advertising was prevalent and expectations were high. And when the film finally hit theaters it was treated, by most, as a bona fide new classic. I’m speaking, of course

Entertainment | Entertain Me

Star Wars Secrets: Episode IV - A New Hope

Star Wars Secrets: Episode IV - A New Hope - Just when you thought that you know everything about Star Wars, here are 30 new and amazing true stories. Wow!

Entertainment | Trailers, Videos & Clips

The Martian | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX - YouTube

THE MARTIAN | Official Trailer: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by ...

Architecture & Interior Design | Mid-Century!

When Will 1958's World-Wide TV of the Future Finally Get Here? 

The living room of the future was supposed to be interactive. It was supposed to have all the world's media at your fingertips. And above all, it was supposed to have a big ass TV. Today, Americans can buy enormous TVs for relatively cheap. But we're stil

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

31 Essential Science Fiction Terms And Where They Came From

There are so many words and phrases that we use in science fiction—and even science—without giving it much thought. But where did we get terms like

Science & Technology | Science & Space

Star Trek 'tractor beam' created by scientists

A team of scientists has created a real-life miniature tractor beam - as featured in the Star Trek series - in a development which may lead to more efficient medical testing.