Quick Links Vulcan Troubles With Starfleet and the Federation in the 23rd Century 24th Century Vulcans Were Integrated Into Federation Society Ambassador Spock and Romulan Reunification Vulcan Reunification With the Romulans and Leaving the Federation
There is no alien species more closely associated with the history of Star Trek and the Federation than the Vulcans. Originally created by Gene Roddenberry via the character of Spock, countless writers, producers and actors have contributed to the history and culture of the signature Star Trek aliens. However, despite being one of humanity's first alien allies, the Vulcans have kept their distance from humans and the Federation just the same.In order to keep Spock unique, Roddenberry instructed writers to keep the rest of Vulcan society at a cosmic arm's length from Starfleet.
When picking through the Star Trek: Phase II leftovers for Tng, he wanted the next generation of his universe to avoid Vulcans,...
There is no alien species more closely associated with the history of Star Trek and the Federation than the Vulcans. Originally created by Gene Roddenberry via the character of Spock, countless writers, producers and actors have contributed to the history and culture of the signature Star Trek aliens. However, despite being one of humanity's first alien allies, the Vulcans have kept their distance from humans and the Federation just the same.In order to keep Spock unique, Roddenberry instructed writers to keep the rest of Vulcan society at a cosmic arm's length from Starfleet.
When picking through the Star Trek: Phase II leftovers for Tng, he wanted the next generation of his universe to avoid Vulcans,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
Star Trek 4 gets new screenwriter for "final chapter" of Kirk's crew after 8-year hiatus. J.J. Abrams' alternate timeline Enterprise team may reunite in long-awaited upcoming movie. Promising news for fans as Steve Yockey pens the new script, signaling potential return to big screen.
Star Trek 4 may finally take flight as a new screenwriter is penning what is billed as "the final chapter" of the Starship Enterprise crew led by Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk. The J.J. Abrams-produced and Justin Lin-directed Star Trek Beyond was the last Star Trek movie to hit theaters in the summer of 2016. Now 8 years later, this is the longest time there hasn't been a Star Trek movie in theaters since Star Trek: The Motion Picture launched Gene Roddenberry's 1960s TV series as a film franchise in 1979.
A new Variety cover story about the Star Trek franchise reports a...
Star Trek 4 may finally take flight as a new screenwriter is penning what is billed as "the final chapter" of the Starship Enterprise crew led by Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk. The J.J. Abrams-produced and Justin Lin-directed Star Trek Beyond was the last Star Trek movie to hit theaters in the summer of 2016. Now 8 years later, this is the longest time there hasn't been a Star Trek movie in theaters since Star Trek: The Motion Picture launched Gene Roddenberry's 1960s TV series as a film franchise in 1979.
A new Variety cover story about the Star Trek franchise reports a...
- 3/27/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
The monochrome-colored Starfleet uniforms in Star Trek: The Motion Picture stand out as a unique signature of the first film. Fan art by Neil Smith shows the Lower Deckers in the stunning uniforms celebrating "V'Ger Day" in Star Trek: Lower Decks. The Director's Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture enhances the film's visual majesty, bringing the characters more into focus.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture's monochrome-colored Starfleet uniforms look amazing when worn by the cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Released in 1979, Star Trek: The Motion Picture's director, Robert Wise, did away with the bright, primary-colored uniforms of Star Trek: The Original Series in favor of muted whites, greys, and beiges. Star Trek's first movie costumes only lasted for that lone film; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan's director, Nicholas Meyer, gave the crew of the USS Enterprise maroon uniforms that evoked Starfleet as...
Star Trek: The Motion Picture's monochrome-colored Starfleet uniforms look amazing when worn by the cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Released in 1979, Star Trek: The Motion Picture's director, Robert Wise, did away with the bright, primary-colored uniforms of Star Trek: The Original Series in favor of muted whites, greys, and beiges. Star Trek's first movie costumes only lasted for that lone film; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan's director, Nicholas Meyer, gave the crew of the USS Enterprise maroon uniforms that evoked Starfleet as...
- 3/26/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Walter Koenig initially feared he was too old to play Chekov in Star Trek after Tos, but he ended up in seven Star Trek films. Despite being older than 22, Koenig convincingly portrayed Chekov and is not alone - other Trek actors also played characters younger than them. Star Trek has a history of casting actors older than the characters they play, showcasing a strong track record in the franchise's history.
After the end of Star Trek: The Original Series, some producers felt Walter Koenig was too old to continue playing Pavel Chekov. Ensign Chekov joined the crew of the USS Enterprise as the ship's navigator at the star of Tos season 2. According to Gene L. Coon in The Making of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry wanted to add a younger crew member to the show to appeal more to younger audiences, and Chekov fit the bill. Chekov was meant to be...
After the end of Star Trek: The Original Series, some producers felt Walter Koenig was too old to continue playing Pavel Chekov. Ensign Chekov joined the crew of the USS Enterprise as the ship's navigator at the star of Tos season 2. According to Gene L. Coon in The Making of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry wanted to add a younger crew member to the show to appeal more to younger audiences, and Chekov fit the bill. Chekov was meant to be...
- 3/26/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
The Trill were first introduced in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Host". In that episode, Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) engaged in an intense love affair with a Trill super-diplomat named Odan (Franc Luz), a man whom she later discovered had a very unusual biology. It seems some members of the Trill species are joined with incredibly long-lived worm-like symbionts that are surgically implanted in their stomachs. The symbionts possess the memories and experiences of all their hosts and take over the personalities of the people they are implanted inside of. Symbionts can live through dozens of hosts in their lives.
In "The Host," Odan sported inverted v-shaped forehead ridges above his eyes and a larger, extended septum. The makeup was designed by Michael Westmore, a longtime "Next Generation" makeup artist.
It wouldn't be until "Emissary", the pilot episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," that Trekkies would encounter another Trill.
In "The Host," Odan sported inverted v-shaped forehead ridges above his eyes and a larger, extended septum. The makeup was designed by Michael Westmore, a longtime "Next Generation" makeup artist.
It wouldn't be until "Emissary", the pilot episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," that Trekkies would encounter another Trill.
- 3/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Quick Links The Ferengi Where Created as the 'New Klingons' The History of the Ferengi Alliance in Star Trek The Redemption of the Ferengi as a Species The Future of the Ferengi and Star Trek
There are countless interesting alien species in the Star Trek universe, and they have rich histories both in the narrative and off-screen. While some species like Vulcans or Klingons are immediately iconic, others take some time to ingratiate themselves with the fan community. The history of the Ferengi is one such story, since Star Trek fans took some time to warm up to the aliens that were meant to be a critique of capitalism. In fact, the idea that the Federation had moved beyond capitalism was present in the universe since the Star Trek: The Original Series era.
While developing Star Trek: Phase II, Gene Roddenberry and his writers tried to figure out how the...
There are countless interesting alien species in the Star Trek universe, and they have rich histories both in the narrative and off-screen. While some species like Vulcans or Klingons are immediately iconic, others take some time to ingratiate themselves with the fan community. The history of the Ferengi is one such story, since Star Trek fans took some time to warm up to the aliens that were meant to be a critique of capitalism. In fact, the idea that the Federation had moved beyond capitalism was present in the universe since the Star Trek: The Original Series era.
While developing Star Trek: Phase II, Gene Roddenberry and his writers tried to figure out how the...
- 3/21/2024
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
After a long wait, the U.S.S. Enterprise has received a response from the planet Eminiar VII. They had hoped to contact the planet and establish diplomatic relations with the inhabitants in the star cluster. But the message they receive in return is simple: stay away.
When Kirk gets that reply, he intends to respects their wishes. But no sooner does he order the Enterprise to change course than a man arrives on the bridge and overrides Kirk. This moment must have shocked the first viewers of “A Taste of Armageddon” from the first season of The Original Series of Star Trek. After all, who could override the Captain on his own ship?
The answer is the United Federation of Planets, for whom the man, Ambassador Robert Fox (Gene Lyons), works. Although “A Taste of Armageddon” aired in 1967, the distinction between Starfleet and the Federation still confuses viewers today.
When Kirk gets that reply, he intends to respects their wishes. But no sooner does he order the Enterprise to change course than a man arrives on the bridge and overrides Kirk. This moment must have shocked the first viewers of “A Taste of Armageddon” from the first season of The Original Series of Star Trek. After all, who could override the Captain on his own ship?
The answer is the United Federation of Planets, for whom the man, Ambassador Robert Fox (Gene Lyons), works. Although “A Taste of Armageddon” aired in 1967, the distinction between Starfleet and the Federation still confuses viewers today.
- 3/18/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Star Trek: The Next Generation still ranks as one of the best science fiction TV series in history. It successfully updated the venerable franchise for a new era, liberating it from the confines of a single crew and paving the way for every Star Trek series that followed. Its crew has become beloved icons, perhaps best evinced by their triumphant return in Star Trek: Picard's celebrated final season. Its legacy behind the scenes may be even more significant, with actor-turned-director Jonathan Frakes essentially turning the production into a training ground for similarly minded actors.
Few television shows of any kind can claim such influence, and yet, its early years were an entirely different story. The first few seasons of The Next Generation were infamously hard-going, marred by poor scripts, departing cast members and the sense that the show really didn't know what it was doing. It stands in stark...
Few television shows of any kind can claim such influence, and yet, its early years were an entirely different story. The first few seasons of The Next Generation were infamously hard-going, marred by poor scripts, departing cast members and the sense that the show really didn't know what it was doing. It stands in stark...
- 3/17/2024
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
Three of the 12 "Star Trek" shows to date begin with the same familiar narration, which was originally spoken by Captain Kirk (William Shatner) in 1966:
"Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise, its five-year mission to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before."
For "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" (2022), "no man" was changed to "no one." "Next Generation" was also a "continuing mission" and not a "five-year mission." That narration has come to represent the ethos of the entire "Star Trek" franchise, highlighting that the various shows and movies are about exploration, new life, and going boldly. Unlike the title crawl of "Star Wars," there is no talk of conflict, conquering enemies, or asserting dominance. In the original series, the narration played over a gentle...
"Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise, its five-year mission to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before."
For "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" (2022), "no man" was changed to "no one." "Next Generation" was also a "continuing mission" and not a "five-year mission." That narration has come to represent the ethos of the entire "Star Trek" franchise, highlighting that the various shows and movies are about exploration, new life, and going boldly. Unlike the title crawl of "Star Wars," there is no talk of conflict, conquering enemies, or asserting dominance. In the original series, the narration played over a gentle...
- 3/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Star Trek: Voyager's 2-part episodes were structured like feature films, delivering concentrated punches of storytelling. Voyager's 2-part episodes were intended to feel like stand-alone Star Trek movies, with high concepts paying homage to earlier films. The decision to create Voyager movies as 2-part episodes within the TV show was cost-effective and avoided the risk of box office failure.
Star Trek: Voyager delivered 12 Star Trek movies, but not in the way you think. Movies have been a part of Star Trek tradition since the cast of Star Trek: The Original Series starred in Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979. After six feature films starting the Tos cast, 1994's Star Trek Generations passed the theatrical torch to the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast, who followed Generations with 3 more Star Trek movies. The success of subsequent Star Trek television shows, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, prompted...
Star Trek: Voyager delivered 12 Star Trek movies, but not in the way you think. Movies have been a part of Star Trek tradition since the cast of Star Trek: The Original Series starred in Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979. After six feature films starting the Tos cast, 1994's Star Trek Generations passed the theatrical torch to the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast, who followed Generations with 3 more Star Trek movies. The success of subsequent Star Trek television shows, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, prompted...
- 3/11/2024
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant.com
Gene Roddenberry originally didn't want Patrick Stewart to play Captain Picard due to his appearance and age. Roddenberry intended for a Captain more like Kirk, but Stewart's cerebral Picard helped Tng develop its own identity. Stewart based his portrayal of Picard on Horatio Hornblower, embodying the character's determination and dedication.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard may now be considered one of Star Trek's best characters, but Patrick Stewart was not Gene Roddenberry's first choice to portray the Star Trek: The Next Generation Captain. Picard commanded the USS Enterprise-d for seven seasons of Tng, with Patrick Stewart's performance receiving near-universal praise. Still, there was a period during the filming of Tng when Stewart felt that Roddenberry didn't want him in the role. Roddenberry had reportedly changed his attitude toward Stewart by the time of his death in 1991, but why did the Star Trek creator hate Stewart's casting in the first place?...
Captain Jean-Luc Picard may now be considered one of Star Trek's best characters, but Patrick Stewart was not Gene Roddenberry's first choice to portray the Star Trek: The Next Generation Captain. Picard commanded the USS Enterprise-d for seven seasons of Tng, with Patrick Stewart's performance receiving near-universal praise. Still, there was a period during the filming of Tng when Stewart felt that Roddenberry didn't want him in the role. Roddenberry had reportedly changed his attitude toward Stewart by the time of his death in 1991, but why did the Star Trek creator hate Stewart's casting in the first place?...
- 3/9/2024
- by Sarah Bea Milner
- ScreenRant.com
V'Ger, the unique villain in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, was a sentient machine seeking answers about humanity's purpose. The movie's cerebral tone and sluggish pace didn't resonate with audiences as well as the action-packed Wrath of Khan storyline. Kirk and Spock's cinematic adventure faced criticism but set the stage for future Star Trek villains to be more tangible and relatable.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture pitted Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the USS Enterprise against V'Ger, a unique villain in the history of the Star Trek: The Original Series movies. Released in 1979, The Motion Picture was the first live action adventure for Kirk and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in a decade, following the cancelation of Tos in 1969. Directed by The Andromeda Strain's Robert Wise, with visual effects from 2001: A Space Odyssey's Douglas Trumbull, Star Trek: The Motion Picture was a suitably cinematic spectacle.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture pitted Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the USS Enterprise against V'Ger, a unique villain in the history of the Star Trek: The Original Series movies. Released in 1979, The Motion Picture was the first live action adventure for Kirk and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in a decade, following the cancelation of Tos in 1969. Directed by The Andromeda Strain's Robert Wise, with visual effects from 2001: A Space Odyssey's Douglas Trumbull, Star Trek: The Motion Picture was a suitably cinematic spectacle.
- 3/9/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Strange New Worlds enriches legacy characters, like Uhura & Chapel, without detracting from Tos portrayals. Classic characters like Lt. Scott have made surprising appearances, hinting at more to come in future seasons. Appearances by classic Star Trek characters like Janice Rand & Sybok would expand on their unknown backgrounds.
In its first two seasons, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds debuted updated versions of some of the characters from Star Trek: The Original Series, but several important faces have yet to be introduced. Following the adventures of Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and the USS Enterprise, Strange New Worlds takes place before Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) takes over command of the iconic starship. Kirk himself has already made his Strange New Worlds debut, portrayed by Paul Wesley as a young lieutenant aboard the USS Farragut. Lt. Spock (Ethan Peck) also features prominently in Strange New Worlds, after having been introduced in...
In its first two seasons, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds debuted updated versions of some of the characters from Star Trek: The Original Series, but several important faces have yet to be introduced. Following the adventures of Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and the USS Enterprise, Strange New Worlds takes place before Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) takes over command of the iconic starship. Kirk himself has already made his Strange New Worlds debut, portrayed by Paul Wesley as a young lieutenant aboard the USS Farragut. Lt. Spock (Ethan Peck) also features prominently in Strange New Worlds, after having been introduced in...
- 3/5/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
There have been 13 Star Trek movies between 1979-2016, led by both Tos and Tng casts, with varying success. After box office hits, Paramount plans to add 3 new Star Trek movies, including spin-offs like Section 31 for Paramount+. Rumors swirl around new Star Trek movies, including an origin story and a possible final film for Chris Pine's Captain Kirk.
With two different Star Trek timelines and three different Enterprise crews, it can be hard to remember how many Star Trek movies there are. Between 1979 and 2016, Star Trek entertained audiences in movie theaters as well as on the small screen. Both TV versions of the starship Enterprise from Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation got their own movie franchises, with differing levels of critical and commercial success.
The most successful Star Trek movies at the box office were the three J.J. Abrams-produced films released between 2009 and 2016. However,...
With two different Star Trek timelines and three different Enterprise crews, it can be hard to remember how many Star Trek movies there are. Between 1979 and 2016, Star Trek entertained audiences in movie theaters as well as on the small screen. Both TV versions of the starship Enterprise from Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation got their own movie franchises, with differing levels of critical and commercial success.
The most successful Star Trek movies at the box office were the three J.J. Abrams-produced films released between 2009 and 2016. However,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Hollywood embraced space movies post-Star Wars, leading to Moonraker's absurd space adventure starring James Bond. Silly moments on Earth in Moonraker include a pigeon doing a double take at Bond in a hovercraft gondola in Venice. Director Lewis Gilbert cleverly achieved the pigeon's double take without CGI by using a looping editing technique.
Moonraker is notorious for being the most far-fetched James Bond movie, because it sends 007 into space, but the movie’s most absurd moment happens long before it leaves Earth’s atmosphere. The end credits for The Spy Who Loved Me declared, “James Bond will return in For Your Eyes Only.” But after the unexpected blockbuster success of Star Wars, space movies were in fashion, so the Bond producers delayed For Your Eyes Only and followed up The Spy Who Loved Me with Moonraker instead.
After Star Wars became the biggest movie of all time, Hollywood started setting everything in space.
Moonraker is notorious for being the most far-fetched James Bond movie, because it sends 007 into space, but the movie’s most absurd moment happens long before it leaves Earth’s atmosphere. The end credits for The Spy Who Loved Me declared, “James Bond will return in For Your Eyes Only.” But after the unexpected blockbuster success of Star Wars, space movies were in fashion, so the Bond producers delayed For Your Eyes Only and followed up The Spy Who Loved Me with Moonraker instead.
After Star Wars became the biggest movie of all time, Hollywood started setting everything in space.
- 3/3/2024
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
When Gene Roddenberry began developing the screenplay for "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" in 1975, expectations for how a science fiction film could look and feel were rapidly shifting. "2001: A Space Odyssey" offered moviegoers a 70mm trip to outer space, while "The Omega Man," "Soylent Green," and the "Planet of the Apes" series fed off the sociopolitical tumult of the times to thrust audiences into dystopian futures of our own foolish making.
Where did a show that was, at its core, a dream of racially and ethnically inclusive space exploration fit in an era of consciousness-raising spectacle and pessimistic earthbound forecasting? Though the series had failed to enthrall a sizable enough viewership to survive more than three seasons during its initial run on NBC in the late 1960s, "Star Trek" had become popular in syndication with 1970s couch potatoes. There was clearly a hunger for more, and there weren't any...
Where did a show that was, at its core, a dream of racially and ethnically inclusive space exploration fit in an era of consciousness-raising spectacle and pessimistic earthbound forecasting? Though the series had failed to enthrall a sizable enough viewership to survive more than three seasons during its initial run on NBC in the late 1960s, "Star Trek" had become popular in syndication with 1970s couch potatoes. There was clearly a hunger for more, and there weren't any...
- 3/3/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Even if you don’t know an El-Aurian from an Illyrian, even if you can’t tell the original Enterprise from the Enterprise-D, you’re probably familiar with one of the fundamental rules of Star Trek: redshirts always die.
Unlike many of the popular misconceptions about the series, the redshirt stereotype does have grounding in the show. Over the course of three seasons in The Original Series, 26 characters wearing red tunics died, as opposed to 15 wearing gold and blue combined. But that trend stopped with the Star Trek movies, and continued to fall away with The Next Generation and the spinoffs that followed.
Why, you ask? Because the costume colors signify a crewman’s role on their particular ship, and the color scheme changed between Tos and Tng.
Although some Trekkies hate to admit it, Star Trek didn’t really have much in the way of canon in its first few episodes.
Unlike many of the popular misconceptions about the series, the redshirt stereotype does have grounding in the show. Over the course of three seasons in The Original Series, 26 characters wearing red tunics died, as opposed to 15 wearing gold and blue combined. But that trend stopped with the Star Trek movies, and continued to fall away with The Next Generation and the spinoffs that followed.
Why, you ask? Because the costume colors signify a crewman’s role on their particular ship, and the color scheme changed between Tos and Tng.
Although some Trekkies hate to admit it, Star Trek didn’t really have much in the way of canon in its first few episodes.
- 2/27/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The background is well-known to Trekkies. Throughout the 1970s, "Star Trek" exploded in popularity. This was thanks largely to some sweet eternal syndication deals, which allowed the series to stay on the air pretty much in perpetuity. In the mid-'70s, "Star Trek" conventions were born, revealing to the world that there was a passionate, ultra-nerdy contingency of Trek fans willing to discuss and celebrate their pop obsession in public. It was at these conventions that series creator Gene Roddenberry opened an ongoing conversation with Trekkies as to what made his series so appealing. One could argue that it wasn't until these conversations that Roddenberry discovered the depth of his show, and the pragmatic philosophies of pacifism and diplomacy it represented.
It was in 1975 that Roddenberry began working on a "Star Trek" movie, although that early concept fell apart over some complex script issues. After that, Roddenberry began work on "Star Trek: Phase II,...
It was in 1975 that Roddenberry began working on a "Star Trek" movie, although that early concept fell apart over some complex script issues. After that, Roddenberry began work on "Star Trek: Phase II,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
In the late Spring of 1979, Paramount Pictures' production of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" was in big trouble. With a looming release date of December 7 of that year, the film was still struggling to be completed, with the bulk of its visual effects work yet to be even attempted, let alone finished.
In retrospect, given the movie's production history, this was an inevitable problem. Ever since the original "Star Trek" series was cancelled in the summer of 1969, the franchise had experienced a number of stops and starts when it came to being revived. Around the mid-'70s, creator Gene Roddenberry had seemingly set up a script and a production for the show's leap to the big screen, only for Paramount to pivot and seek to turn that work into a proposed reboot of the series back on television, to be known as "Star Trek: Phase II." That show was literal...
In retrospect, given the movie's production history, this was an inevitable problem. Ever since the original "Star Trek" series was cancelled in the summer of 1969, the franchise had experienced a number of stops and starts when it came to being revived. Around the mid-'70s, creator Gene Roddenberry had seemingly set up a script and a production for the show's leap to the big screen, only for Paramount to pivot and seek to turn that work into a proposed reboot of the series back on television, to be known as "Star Trek: Phase II." That show was literal...
- 2/25/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
The story is familiar to Trekkies. When "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" was in production in the late 1970s, SFX guru Douglas Trumbull was busy completing work on Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Paramount asked Trumbull to work on their movie, but he turned them down. Not only was not quite done with "Close Encounters," but he was eager to return to a personal project of his, the development of Showscan. Showscan was a new filming process that ran high-fidelity 70mm film through a camera at 60 frames per second, allowing for crystal clear images and more natural movement. Although such a process had the potential to revolutionize the film industry, Paramount didn't care. There was a rumor that Paramount managed to get Trumbull's Scowscan funding cut as revenge for not working on "Star Trek."
Instead, Paramount hired Robert Abel and Associates to develop then-novel CGI for "Star Trek.
Instead, Paramount hired Robert Abel and Associates to develop then-novel CGI for "Star Trek.
- 2/25/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Admiral Picard won't be demoted to Captain like Kirk; he's content as an Admiral and overseeing Starfleet Academy. Picard's retirement after a disillusioned stint as an Admiral still sees him saving the galaxy in three seasons of Star Trek: Picard. Unlike Kirk, Picard embraces his Admiralty and has no desire to be Captain again, unlike Kirk who was unhappy as an Admiral.
Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) is an Admiral in Star Trek: Picard, and Star Trek won't fix his rank or demote him the way Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) was demoted in the Star Trek: The Original Series movies. Kirk and Picard are the two most famed and celebrated Captains of the USS Enterprise. They even teamed up in Star Trek Generations where Kirk advised Picard to remain in the Enterprise's center seat as long as possible and not let Starfleet promote him.
A promotion to Admiral was inevitable for Jean-Luc Picard,...
Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) is an Admiral in Star Trek: Picard, and Star Trek won't fix his rank or demote him the way Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) was demoted in the Star Trek: The Original Series movies. Kirk and Picard are the two most famed and celebrated Captains of the USS Enterprise. They even teamed up in Star Trek Generations where Kirk advised Picard to remain in the Enterprise's center seat as long as possible and not let Starfleet promote him.
A promotion to Admiral was inevitable for Jean-Luc Picard,...
- 2/24/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Learn how to watch all 13 Star Trek movies in chronological order by following their theatrical release timeline. Dive deeper into the Star Trek universe by watching the films in their in-universe timeline order instead. Keep an eye out for new Star Trek movies - one on Paramount+ focusing on Section 31 and potential future theatrical releases.
Here's how to watch the 13 Star Trek movies in chronological order in a couple of ways. Starring William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, Star Trek: The Original Series' 3 seasons aired on NBC from 1966-1969, but the show exploded in popularity in syndication. After the blockbuster success of Star Wars in 1977, Paramount refashioned a planned TV series revival titled Star Trek: Phase II into a feature film: 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Star Trek officially became a movie franchise.
Since the 1970s, every decade up to the 2020s...
Here's how to watch the 13 Star Trek movies in chronological order in a couple of ways. Starring William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, Star Trek: The Original Series' 3 seasons aired on NBC from 1966-1969, but the show exploded in popularity in syndication. After the blockbuster success of Star Wars in 1977, Paramount refashioned a planned TV series revival titled Star Trek: Phase II into a feature film: 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Star Trek officially became a movie franchise.
Since the 1970s, every decade up to the 2020s...
- 2/23/2024
- by Helen Armitage
- ScreenRant.com
On February 7, 2022, special effect pioneer Douglas Trumbull died at the age of 79. He left behind a massive and impressive legacy of cinematic visuals that might be some of the best in the history of the medium. Trumbull worked on the effects for "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and "Blade Runner." Trumbull was also the inventor of a filming process called Showscan, which involved shooting 70mm film at 60 frames per second. Showscan was meant to increase the visual fidelity of film by a massive margin. Modern-day 8K cameras are close to the visual fidelity of 70mm film, and most movies, despite tinkering by Peter Jackson and Ang Lee, still run at 24 frames per second.
Trumbull's work on Robert Wise's "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" might be the most impressive gig of his career merely because of the circumstances under which he worked. The story goes...
Trumbull's work on Robert Wise's "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" might be the most impressive gig of his career merely because of the circumstances under which he worked. The story goes...
- 2/23/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Destruction of USS Enterprise is a common theme in Star Trek movies for big screen spectacle. Some films managed to thrill without destroying Enterprise, becoming franchise hits. The USS Enterprise in Star Trek IV, V, Insurrection, and Star Trek 2009 remains mostly intact, avoiding destruction.
The starship Enterprise avoided destruction in only five out of the thirteen Star Trek movies. Both the USS Enterprise commanded by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the USS Enterprise-d, commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) were completely destroyed in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek Generations. However, six more Star Trek movies have doled out considerable amounts of destruction to the cinematic versions of the starship Enterprise. The events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan left the USS Enterprise in need of serious repairs, while Star Trek: First Contact saw the USS Enterprise-e half assimilated by the Borg Collective.
The starship Enterprise avoided destruction in only five out of the thirteen Star Trek movies. Both the USS Enterprise commanded by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the USS Enterprise-d, commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) were completely destroyed in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek Generations. However, six more Star Trek movies have doled out considerable amounts of destruction to the cinematic versions of the starship Enterprise. The events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan left the USS Enterprise in need of serious repairs, while Star Trek: First Contact saw the USS Enterprise-e half assimilated by the Borg Collective.
- 2/19/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
"Star Trek" is one of the most iconic and enduring science fiction franchises of all time, following the adventures of Starfleet in the far-future as they explore space, the final frontier. To bring strange new worlds and civilizations to life, "Star Trek" leans heavily into visual effects, many of them cutting edge for technology available at the time. These special effects did everything from showcasing the starship Enterprise to making the ship's memorable transporter look seamlessly functional. Simply put, "Star Trek" wouldn't be what it is without its meticulously realized visual effects.
It takes a whole team and a whole process to bring these futuristic sights to the screen and these behind-the-scenes photographs offer a look at how it was all made. From extensive use of models and bluescreen to modern digital projection, "Star Trek" uses every visual effect trick in the book to thrill audiences. Here is what "Star Trek...
It takes a whole team and a whole process to bring these futuristic sights to the screen and these behind-the-scenes photographs offer a look at how it was all made. From extensive use of models and bluescreen to modern digital projection, "Star Trek" uses every visual effect trick in the book to thrill audiences. Here is what "Star Trek...
- 2/18/2024
- by Samuel Stone
- Slash Film
"Star Trek" was canceled in 1969 and then, 18 years later, the sequel series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" premiered. Reviving canceled shows is standard practice these days, when streaming services have all but replaced network TV and cable. However, the "Star Trek" renaissance was only possible thanks to a feature of that old model of TV: syndication, where a series would be sold for broadcast to multiple different channels.
In a 2007 oral history of "The Next Generation" by Entertainment Weekly, Robert H. Justman (a producer on what's now called "Star Trek: The Original Series") said that syndication reruns of "Tos" were why the suits were interested in a new "Star Trek" series. "[The reruns] just gathered up a whole slew of people who had never seen the show," Justman recalled.
That new "Trek" show ultimately became "The Next Generation." However, it was first conceived of in the late 1970s as "Star Trek: Phase II....
In a 2007 oral history of "The Next Generation" by Entertainment Weekly, Robert H. Justman (a producer on what's now called "Star Trek: The Original Series") said that syndication reruns of "Tos" were why the suits were interested in a new "Star Trek" series. "[The reruns] just gathered up a whole slew of people who had never seen the show," Justman recalled.
That new "Trek" show ultimately became "The Next Generation." However, it was first conceived of in the late 1970s as "Star Trek: Phase II....
- 2/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Star Trek has had 13 movies from 1979-2016. Star Trek: The Original Series' cast starred in the first 6 Star Trek movies and Star Trek: The Next Generation's cast was featured in the next 4 films. J.J. Abrams produced 3 Star Trek reboot movies set in an alternate timeline and he directed the first two films, which were the Star Trek movies' biggest financial successes.
There have been 13 Star Trek movies from 1979-2016, but which one is the best of them all? The original Star Trek TV series ran from 1966-1969 but found new popularity in syndication. When Star Wars became a blockbuster in 1977, a planned TV sequel called Star Trek: Phase II was scrapped in favor of a feature film, which became Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The original cast starring William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, and DeForrest Kelley as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy headlined...
There have been 13 Star Trek movies from 1979-2016, but which one is the best of them all? The original Star Trek TV series ran from 1966-1969 but found new popularity in syndication. When Star Wars became a blockbuster in 1977, a planned TV sequel called Star Trek: Phase II was scrapped in favor of a feature film, which became Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The original cast starring William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, and DeForrest Kelley as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy headlined...
- 2/17/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Despite its lengthy franchise history, the Romulans only featured as the main antagonist in the eleventh Star Trek movie. Several iconic Star Trek villains, such as Q and Lore, have never received their own movies, despite their prominence in the TV series. The Mirror Universe, the Gorn Hegemony, and the Cardassians are just a few of the potential villains from the Star Trek universe that have yet to be explored in movie form.
Despite their status, some of the biggest and best villains in the universe have never been featured in the Star Trek movie franchise. Two of the franchise's best-ever movies, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek: First Contact gave big-screen upgrades to the TV villains Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalban) and the Borg Collective. However, not all of Star Trek's best villains have joined Khan and the Klingons in any of the thirteen existing Star Trek movies.
Despite their status, some of the biggest and best villains in the universe have never been featured in the Star Trek movie franchise. Two of the franchise's best-ever movies, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek: First Contact gave big-screen upgrades to the TV villains Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalban) and the Borg Collective. However, not all of Star Trek's best villains have joined Khan and the Klingons in any of the thirteen existing Star Trek movies.
- 2/13/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Discovery enters its final season with two Captains aboard the USS Discovery, which mirrors the situation in the Star Trek movies with Kirk and Spock. Captain Saru's role as First Officer while also being a Captain raises questions about the best utilization of a captain within Starfleet. Saru may undergo a significant change in his Starfleet career in season 5, potentially leading to a promotion or a new job opportunity.
Star Trek: Discovery enters season 5 with two Captains aboard the USS Discovery, a dilemma similar to Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Captain Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in the Star Trek: The Original Series movies. Discovery season 5, which is the final season, sees Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) lead a hunt for "the greatest treasure in the known galaxy", which is an artifact tied to an 800-year-old Romulan ship. Captain Saru (Doug Jones) will be by Burnham's side...
Star Trek: Discovery enters season 5 with two Captains aboard the USS Discovery, a dilemma similar to Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Captain Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in the Star Trek: The Original Series movies. Discovery season 5, which is the final season, sees Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) lead a hunt for "the greatest treasure in the known galaxy", which is an artifact tied to an 800-year-old Romulan ship. Captain Saru (Doug Jones) will be by Burnham's side...
- 2/9/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Ensign Pavel Chekov, played by Walter Koenig, first appeared in the "Star Trek" episode "Catspaw", the first episode of the show's second season. The appearance of a forthrightly Russian character, and a hero at that, communicated to Trekkies that the Cold War of the 1960s was not only over but that Russians would now be working in harmony with American characters like Captain Kirk (born in Iowa) and Dr. McCoy. In the role, Koenig brought a great deal of energy and humor, happy to interject into formal conversations to point out that Russians actually founded most of the Earth's most important innovations. Although already 30, Koenig also communicated a youthful energy, serving as a vital counterpoint to the judicious commanding officers on the U.S.S. Enterprise.
Koenig has remained loyal to "Star Trek," having appeared in 36 episodes of the original series and in eight feature films (a picture of him...
Koenig has remained loyal to "Star Trek," having appeared in 36 episodes of the original series and in eight feature films (a picture of him...
- 2/8/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Nicolas Cage grew up watching Star Trek in the 1970s and found wisdom in the early television shows. He prefers Star Trek over Star Wars because of the spiritual experience it provides and the wisdom it offers. Cage's preference for Star Trek sparked speculation about whether he would appear in the next Star Trek movie.
Academy Award-winner Nicolas Cage explains why he prefers Star Trek to Star Wars. Cage is part of the generation that grew up watching Star Trek: The Original Series in syndication in the 1970s. By 1977, the blockbuster success of Star Wars led Paramount Studios to turn its planned sequel series, Star Trek: Phase II, into a full-blown movie adventure, Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Star Trek and Star Wars have both become pop culture cornerstones, with multiple movies and TV series spanning generations of stories and iconic characters.
Screen Rant spoke to Nicolas Cage at...
Academy Award-winner Nicolas Cage explains why he prefers Star Trek to Star Wars. Cage is part of the generation that grew up watching Star Trek: The Original Series in syndication in the 1970s. By 1977, the blockbuster success of Star Wars led Paramount Studios to turn its planned sequel series, Star Trek: Phase II, into a full-blown movie adventure, Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Star Trek and Star Wars have both become pop culture cornerstones, with multiple movies and TV series spanning generations of stories and iconic characters.
Screen Rant spoke to Nicolas Cage at...
- 2/6/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Yeoman Janice Rand, the character played by Grace Lee Whitney in the original "Star Trek," only appeared in eight episodes of the show, but she left an impression. By Whitney's own description, Janice Rand was a "girl next door" type, adding a relatable element to the wild sci-fi setting of a series set in the 23rd century. While Captain Kirk (William Shatner) conversed and analyzed with Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Rand was busy doing petty jobs, filing paperwork, and distributing refreshments. I can't speak for other Trekkies, but when imagining myself getting a job on the U.S.S. Enterprise, I imagine being a yeoman is all I'd be qualified for.
Whitney has said in her autobiography "The Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy," that Rand was written out of "Star Trek" because she had too much chemistry with Kirk. The relationship between Janice and Jim could easily have developed into something romantic,...
Whitney has said in her autobiography "The Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy," that Rand was written out of "Star Trek" because she had too much chemistry with Kirk. The relationship between Janice and Jim could easily have developed into something romantic,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"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
At the beginning of William Shatner's 1989 film "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier," the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-a is on shore leave, taking a much-needed breather while their ship undergoes extensive repairs and improvements. Scotty (James Doohan) and Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) are overseeing the repairs back on the ship. Chekhov (Walter Koenig) and Sulu (George Takei) are hiking together in Yosemite while Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley), Captain Kirk (Shatner), and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) set up their own camp nearby. This must not be a very long shore leave, otherwise I assume these people would all be at home visiting their families and not hanging out with their co-workers.
At night, McCoy, Kirk, and Spock gather around a campfire, cook beans, and enjoy marshmallows. Everything is comfortably low-tech. Kirk and McCoy attempt to introduce Spock to the Earth tradition of singing songs around the campfire, teaching him the lyrics to "Row,...
At night, McCoy, Kirk, and Spock gather around a campfire, cook beans, and enjoy marshmallows. Everything is comfortably low-tech. Kirk and McCoy attempt to introduce Spock to the Earth tradition of singing songs around the campfire, teaching him the lyrics to "Row,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country holds a franchise record that no other Star Trek movie has been able to beat in over 30 years. The success of Star Trek: The Original Series in syndication led to the development of a successful movie franchise that stayed true to the show's ethos. Star Trek VI's willingness to tackle contemporary political issues played a key role in its success and helped it win the prestigious Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, the sixth Star Trek movie, set a franchise record that still hasn't been beaten over 30 years after the movie's 1991 release. Star Trek - now known as Star Trek: The Original Series - first aired on NBC in 1966 and was only a moderate success. After Star Trek was canceled in season 3, however, the show developed a dedicated fanbase in syndication and became a viable movie franchise...
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, the sixth Star Trek movie, set a franchise record that still hasn't been beaten over 30 years after the movie's 1991 release. Star Trek - now known as Star Trek: The Original Series - first aired on NBC in 1966 and was only a moderate success. After Star Trek was canceled in season 3, however, the show developed a dedicated fanbase in syndication and became a viable movie franchise...
- 1/29/2024
- by Sarah Bea Milner
- ScreenRant.com
In Nicholas Meyer's 1991 film "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," Hikaru Sulu (George Takei) had moved from merely being a helmsman on the U.S.S. Enterprise to being the captain of a brand-new ship: the U.S.S. Excelsior. This new ship was equipped with a technology called transwarp drive, allowing it to fly more swiftly and nimbly than any other ship before it. In "Star Trek VI," Captain Sulu was exploring space near a Klingon moon called Praxis when a mining disaster caused the entire celestial body to explode. Later in the film, Captain Sulu would charge to the rescue, saving the Enterprise from a sneak attack by a cloaked Klingon vessel.
Captain Sulu's on-screen adventures ended there, although non-canonical sources continued to explore the character's career. In 1994 and 1995, a trio of audio-only adventures called "Transformations," "Cacophany," and "Envoy," all starring Takei, were released on CD and cassette,...
Captain Sulu's on-screen adventures ended there, although non-canonical sources continued to explore the character's career. In 1994 and 1995, a trio of audio-only adventures called "Transformations," "Cacophany," and "Envoy," all starring Takei, were released on CD and cassette,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Orville, a parody of Star Trek, could potentially surpass the original Star Trek series in seasons if it gets renewed for a fourth season. Despite having the same number of seasons, The Orville has significantly fewer episodes than the original Star Trek series. While The Orville may surpass Star Trek in terms of seasons, the original series will likely remain unbeaten in terms of episode count.
The Orville is still in limbo, but its renewal would mean it eclipsing an important Star Trek milestone. Seth MacFarlane's take on the legendary sci-fi property has been running since 2017, with the ending of The Orville season 3 possibly serving as the show's final episode. The Orville is heavily inspired by the dramatic elements of the Star Trek franchise. However, it's also not afraid to infuse itself with a heavy dose of its creator's iconic sense of humor that will be all too...
The Orville is still in limbo, but its renewal would mean it eclipsing an important Star Trek milestone. Seth MacFarlane's take on the legendary sci-fi property has been running since 2017, with the ending of The Orville season 3 possibly serving as the show's final episode. The Orville is heavily inspired by the dramatic elements of the Star Trek franchise. However, it's also not afraid to infuse itself with a heavy dose of its creator's iconic sense of humor that will be all too...
- 1/29/2024
- by Daniel Bibby
- ScreenRant.com
The general consensus among sci-fi fans is that Nicholas Meyer's 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" is the best of the 13 extant "Star Trek" movies. Watching the film, it's easy to see why it has this reputation; it's a corker of a thriller. It's a film that deals with Kirk getting older and having to face the consequences of his reckless younger days as a captain, facing the fact that he may not be the hero he thought he was. Moreso, though, the film features a very non-Trek villain in Khan (Ricardo Montalbán), a vicious ultra-human hellbent on revenge. Khan was such a powerful villain that he kind of altered the way "Star Trek" movies were perceived, and many of the more recent Trek flicks eschewed the show's typical bent toward diplomacy and science in favor of morally simplistic, violence-ready hero-vs.-villain stories.
Trekkies have a wonderful...
Trekkies have a wonderful...
- 1/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Most Trekkies will be able to tell you that Robert Wise's 1979 film "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" wasn't as big a success as Paramount had hoped. The film is famously slow-moving, aiming for cosmic grandeur and hefty evolutionary themes over the then-popular whizzbang action of "Star Wars." "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry oversaw the production of "Motion Picture," and the overall tepid response left him in Paramount's bad graces. This was in addition to multiple delays in filming, the production going over budget, and those common studio spats so often classified as "creative differences." According to William Shatner (as he wrote in his autobiography "Star Trek Movie Memories"), Roddenberry was essentially fired from the production of any potential sequel for "Motion Picture" as a result of all the drama, and the Great Bird of the Galaxy was given the faraway and somewhat demeaning title of "executive consultant" on any future productions.
- 1/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Star Trek: Legacy remains just a "nice idea" for now, similar to the unmade Phase II project. The comparison with Star Trek: Phase II raises concerns about the uncertainty of Legacy's future. Greenlighting Legacy would only be the first step, as many factors could prevent it from reaching screens.
Star Trek: Picard production designer Dave Blass has spoken about the status of Star Trek: Legacy, comparing it to Star Trek: The Original Series' unmade Phase II project. Terry Matalas' proposed Star Trek: Legacy remains hypothetical as Paramount focuses on both Star Trek: Section 31 and Starfleet Academy. While fans are petitioning for Legacy to become a real Star Trek TV show, the show is no further forward than it was when Captain Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) launched the USS Enterprise-g on its first mission in the Picard finale.
Dave Blass spoke to Warp Factor Trek about his work on Star Trek: Picard...
Star Trek: Picard production designer Dave Blass has spoken about the status of Star Trek: Legacy, comparing it to Star Trek: The Original Series' unmade Phase II project. Terry Matalas' proposed Star Trek: Legacy remains hypothetical as Paramount focuses on both Star Trek: Section 31 and Starfleet Academy. While fans are petitioning for Legacy to become a real Star Trek TV show, the show is no further forward than it was when Captain Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) launched the USS Enterprise-g on its first mission in the Picard finale.
Dave Blass spoke to Warp Factor Trek about his work on Star Trek: Picard...
- 1/27/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Paramount+ was billed as the "Home of Star Trek," yet the first 10 films in the franchise were removed. Rather than being shelved for a tax write-off, the movies were licensed to Warner Bros. Discovery. The Star Trek films are streaming exclusively on Max, and this is actually a good thing for the future of the franchise.
Star Trek fans who logged into their Paramount+ service to watch any of the original ten movies were disappointed to see them removed. With the way studios and streamers have been removing content, audiences might assume the movies have been shelved as some cost-saving measure. Thankfully, this is not the case, but it is bad news for any Star Trek fan who also doesn't subscribe to Max. For many studios, 2023 was a difficult year, especially in the streaming space. In fact, Paramount executives met with Warner Bros. Discovery executives to discuss a potential merger.
Star Trek fans who logged into their Paramount+ service to watch any of the original ten movies were disappointed to see them removed. With the way studios and streamers have been removing content, audiences might assume the movies have been shelved as some cost-saving measure. Thankfully, this is not the case, but it is bad news for any Star Trek fan who also doesn't subscribe to Max. For many studios, 2023 was a difficult year, especially in the streaming space. In fact, Paramount executives met with Warner Bros. Discovery executives to discuss a potential merger.
- 1/25/2024
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
This post contains spoilers for Star Trek: Picard season 3.
But what about Alexander?
Sure, the third season of Star Trek: Picard gave Star Trek fans everything that we wanted to see, from the Enterprise-d crew reunited on a restored version of that beloved ship to a reconciliation between Jean-Luc Picard and Ro Laren. But for all the good done in the series, Picard‘s third season never answered the big question on the mind of every Trekkie: what about Alexander, the son left to, and often ignored by, Worf after the death of his mother K’Ehleyr?
If Picard showrunner Terry Matalas gets a chance to make his ideal spinoff series, Star Trek: Legacy, we would finally get the answers we want, and frankly, deserve.
Matalas shared his idea during the Trek Talks 3 telethon, a charity event to raise money for the Hollywood Food Coalition. During a panel reuniting the...
But what about Alexander?
Sure, the third season of Star Trek: Picard gave Star Trek fans everything that we wanted to see, from the Enterprise-d crew reunited on a restored version of that beloved ship to a reconciliation between Jean-Luc Picard and Ro Laren. But for all the good done in the series, Picard‘s third season never answered the big question on the mind of every Trekkie: what about Alexander, the son left to, and often ignored by, Worf after the death of his mother K’Ehleyr?
If Picard showrunner Terry Matalas gets a chance to make his ideal spinoff series, Star Trek: Legacy, we would finally get the answers we want, and frankly, deserve.
Matalas shared his idea during the Trek Talks 3 telethon, a charity event to raise money for the Hollywood Food Coalition. During a panel reuniting the...
- 1/22/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Star Trek movies have a strong track record in the technical categories at the Oscars, with multiple nominations and one win. The Original Series movies received nominations for art direction, original score, visual effects, cinematography, sound, and sound effects editing. The Next Generation movies only received one nomination for Best Makeup, losing to The Nutty Professor.
Only one Star Trek movie has ever won an Oscar, but six more of the thirteen films have also been nominated for Academy Awards. From Patrick Stewart's lack of awards recognition for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation to Star Trek: Picard season 3's Emmy snub, the franchise hasn't had a good track record with acting awards. Generally, Star Trek shows or movies are never in contention for Best TV Drama or Best Picture at the Emmys or Oscars, but they do feature heavily in the technical categories. That's...
Only one Star Trek movie has ever won an Oscar, but six more of the thirteen films have also been nominated for Academy Awards. From Patrick Stewart's lack of awards recognition for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation to Star Trek: Picard season 3's Emmy snub, the franchise hasn't had a good track record with acting awards. Generally, Star Trek shows or movies are never in contention for Best TV Drama or Best Picture at the Emmys or Oscars, but they do feature heavily in the technical categories. That's...
- 1/22/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Khan Noonien Singh's trajectory as a fictional character is the opposite of his in-universe life story. He was once a superhuman tyrant who ruled much of the Earth — after being overthrown, he fled to space aboard the SS Botany Bay. Upon reawakening, he was bested twice by James T. Kirk and died failing to avenge himself. For audiences though, Khan went from a villain of the week (in the "Star Trek" episode "Space Seed") to the greatest of all "Trek" villains thanks to his reappearance in the film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."
Before "The Wrath of Khan," however, "Star Trek" was in trouble. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" underwhelmed, Paramount was hesitant about a sequel, and Leonard Nimoy had to be convinced to return as Spock. That's why the film famously ends with his character dying — except, during shooting, Nimoy changed his mind about exiting. Thus, when...
Before "The Wrath of Khan," however, "Star Trek" was in trouble. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" underwhelmed, Paramount was hesitant about a sequel, and Leonard Nimoy had to be convinced to return as Spock. That's why the film famously ends with his character dying — except, during shooting, Nimoy changed his mind about exiting. Thus, when...
- 1/20/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Spock died at the age of 55 in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan due to radiation poisoning. Spock was resurrected in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and continued to serve in Starfleet. In the alternate Kelvin timeline, Ambassador Spock died at the age of 161 in Star Trek Beyond, following the death of Leonard Nimoy.
Here's how old Spock (Leonard Nimoy) was when he died, which happened twice and in two different Star Trek realities and timelines. The quintessential Star Trek character, Mr. Spock was portrayed by the late Leonard Nimoy from 1966 to 2013. Although many actors have played Spock at different ages, most notably Zachary Quinto in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies and Ethan Peck in Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Nimoy's Vulcan is the singular legend who embodies the best qualities of Star Trek.
The half-Vulcan/half-human Spock was born on January 6, 2230. After graduating from Starfleet Academy,...
Here's how old Spock (Leonard Nimoy) was when he died, which happened twice and in two different Star Trek realities and timelines. The quintessential Star Trek character, Mr. Spock was portrayed by the late Leonard Nimoy from 1966 to 2013. Although many actors have played Spock at different ages, most notably Zachary Quinto in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies and Ethan Peck in Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Nimoy's Vulcan is the singular legend who embodies the best qualities of Star Trek.
The half-Vulcan/half-human Spock was born on January 6, 2230. After graduating from Starfleet Academy,...
- 1/19/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
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
James T. Kirk's crimes include seizing command of the USS Enterprise and altering the Kobayashi Maru simulation. Kirk disobeys orders, breaks the Prime Directive, and steals the USS Enterprise in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. In Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Kirk is falsely convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment before helping expose a conspiracy.
Legendary Star Trek icon Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) demonstrates aspects of a darker side through a pattern of crimes and disregarded orders in the space-faring franchise’s movies. Promoted to Admiral for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the saga’s first movie in 1979, Kirk instantly sets about getting back his command of the Starship Enterprise. Kirk’s disillusionment with his desk job is revealed over the next few movies, culminating in blatant insurrection in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. Famously rejecting the ‘no-win scenario,’ the...
Legendary Star Trek icon Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) demonstrates aspects of a darker side through a pattern of crimes and disregarded orders in the space-faring franchise’s movies. Promoted to Admiral for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the saga’s first movie in 1979, Kirk instantly sets about getting back his command of the Starship Enterprise. Kirk’s disillusionment with his desk job is revealed over the next few movies, culminating in blatant insurrection in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. Famously rejecting the ‘no-win scenario,’ the...
- 1/15/2024
- by Emma Biddulph
- ScreenRant.com
After Star Trek: The Original Series was canceled, Paramount eventually brought the characters back for a feature film series. In 2009, Paramount tapped J.J. Abrams to reboot the universe using the iconic original characters for another trilogy of films. Despite being initial successes, Paramount has twice stopped making Star Trek feature films.
There are many ways the storytelling universe created in the 1960s by Gene Roddenberry stands above all other franchises. Outside of the narrative, Star Trek is unique because it is the rare property that has been successful on both television and in feature films. Despite more hits than flops, Paramount stopped making Star Trek movies -- twice -- after two installments failed to live up to executives' lofty expectations. In 2024, Star Trek will return to the movies with a film starring Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou, a character she originated on Star Trek: Discovery. Since that series brought...
There are many ways the storytelling universe created in the 1960s by Gene Roddenberry stands above all other franchises. Outside of the narrative, Star Trek is unique because it is the rare property that has been successful on both television and in feature films. Despite more hits than flops, Paramount stopped making Star Trek movies -- twice -- after two installments failed to live up to executives' lofty expectations. In 2024, Star Trek will return to the movies with a film starring Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou, a character she originated on Star Trek: Discovery. Since that series brought...
- 1/14/2024
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
More than 40 years ago, in 1982, director Nicholas Meyer's "The Wrath of Khan" revitalized "Star Trek," overcoming its low budget to be the shot in the arm that "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" failed to be.
This was the second time that the "Star Trek: The Original Series" cast reunited on the silver screen. With how long it has been, it's sadly unsurprising that most of the original "Star Trek" main cast is no longer with us. Spock's sacrifice and emotional last exchange with Kirk in "The Wrath of Khan" are even sadder and more poignant now with Leonard Nimoy's real-life passing in 2015.
Even most of the film's own supporting cast have passed on. Ricardo Montalbán, who delivered the performance of a lifetime as Khan Noonien Singh himself, died in 2009 at age 88. However, a select few of the movie's cast are still with us.
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This was the second time that the "Star Trek: The Original Series" cast reunited on the silver screen. With how long it has been, it's sadly unsurprising that most of the original "Star Trek" main cast is no longer with us. Spock's sacrifice and emotional last exchange with Kirk in "The Wrath of Khan" are even sadder and more poignant now with Leonard Nimoy's real-life passing in 2015.
Even most of the film's own supporting cast have passed on. Ricardo Montalbán, who delivered the performance of a lifetime as Khan Noonien Singh himself, died in 2009 at age 88. However, a select few of the movie's cast are still with us.
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- 1/14/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Star Trek films have introduced several new female characters who only appear in one movie, but each character contributes something significant to the franchise. These female characters are diverse in their personalities, roles, and motives, representing a wide range of character types within the Star Trek movies. While it's unlikely that these characters will return in future Star Trek installments, the future remains unwritten, leaving open the possibility for their second appearances or new incarnations.
Star Trek films have established a curious trend of introducing new female characters who are never seen again after their initial appearance. After the successful transition of Star Trek: The Original Series to the big screen, it only made sense to add more women to the final frontier. Creator Gene Roddenberry's original vision for Star Trek involved more women than Tos actually included, but progressive attitudes in the 1970s and 1980s led to creating...
Star Trek films have established a curious trend of introducing new female characters who are never seen again after their initial appearance. After the successful transition of Star Trek: The Original Series to the big screen, it only made sense to add more women to the final frontier. Creator Gene Roddenberry's original vision for Star Trek involved more women than Tos actually included, but progressive attitudes in the 1970s and 1980s led to creating...
- 1/13/2024
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant.com
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