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Star Trek star William Shatner was not a fan of the Patrick Stewart-led show, Star Trek: The Next Generation. During the inception of the 1987 show, Shatner did not want the series to use the Star Trek name. Fans were also not too happy with the all-new cast of the series, as they were accustomed to Captain Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise.
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However, as The Next Generation progressed, fans came to love Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his ship. In fact, even new generation trekkies came to love Stewart’s character from the three-season run of The Next Generation sequel show, Star Trek: Picard.
William Shatner Was Critical About Patrick Stewart’s Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Star Trek: The Next Generation was announced at a...
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However, as The Next Generation progressed, fans came to love Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his ship. In fact, even new generation trekkies came to love Stewart’s character from the three-season run of The Next Generation sequel show, Star Trek: Picard.
William Shatner Was Critical About Patrick Stewart’s Star Trek: The Next Generation
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- 6/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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In the "Star Trek" episode "The Devil in the Dark", Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) visit a remote mining colony on the planet Janus VI to address an uptick in miner deaths. There is a mysterious creature burrowing through the rocks in the tunnels below and attacking people. The creature extrudes a powerful acid, allowing it to tunnel incredibly quickly and making pursuit difficult.
Kirk and Spock locate the creature and find it is a silicon-based living mound of rock. Kirk also discovers that it responds to the threat of his phaser and suspects that the creature's attacks are calculated. Spock then mind-melds with the creature and learns it's called a Horta. Hortas have an unusual lifecycle in that the species goes extinct every 50,000 years, with only one creature surviving to look after millions of eggs. The spheroid nodules that line the cave walls, they learn, are those eggs.
Kirk and Spock locate the creature and find it is a silicon-based living mound of rock. Kirk also discovers that it responds to the threat of his phaser and suspects that the creature's attacks are calculated. Spock then mind-melds with the creature and learns it's called a Horta. Hortas have an unusual lifecycle in that the species goes extinct every 50,000 years, with only one creature surviving to look after millions of eggs. The spheroid nodules that line the cave walls, they learn, are those eggs.
- 6/23/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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Jamie Kellner, the charismatic and crafty executive who expanded the broadcast television landscape by helping hatch the Fox and WB networks in 1987 and 1995, respectively, had died. He was 77.
Kellner died Friday at his Montecito, California, home after a battle with cancer, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
While still riding high atop The WB, Kellner in March 2001 was given additional responsibilities overseeing TBS, TNT and CNN as chairman and CEO of Time Warner sister company Turner Broadcasting System. But he was at that for just two years, before he retired and served out the remainder of his contract back in Burbank.
Meanwhile, Kellner was chairman of the station ownership group Acme Communications — named after the company in the Road Runner cartoons at Warner Bros. — from its launch in 1997 until it was liquidated in 2016. He was the rare network TV exec who also had a hand in the station business; Acme’s first nine stations,...
Kellner died Friday at his Montecito, California, home after a battle with cancer, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
While still riding high atop The WB, Kellner in March 2001 was given additional responsibilities overseeing TBS, TNT and CNN as chairman and CEO of Time Warner sister company Turner Broadcasting System. But he was at that for just two years, before he retired and served out the remainder of his contract back in Burbank.
Meanwhile, Kellner was chairman of the station ownership group Acme Communications — named after the company in the Road Runner cartoons at Warner Bros. — from its launch in 1997 until it was liquidated in 2016. He was the rare network TV exec who also had a hand in the station business; Acme’s first nine stations,...
- 6/22/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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For more than a decade of its immensely successful TV run, The Big Bang Theory has served as some kind of extra promo for the “geeky” part of pop culture like superhero comic books or sci-fi movies and shows, and one of those actually had a nod to the sitcom in a very questionable way.
Just like Sheldon Cooper has constantly been clear about his love for Star Trek, the sci-fi saga once acknowledged The Big Bang Theory, though the favor was actually returned to a different character.
Star Trek’s seventh series, Star Trek: Discovery, released back in 2017 has a tiny reference to CBS’ fan-favorite show, and it is indeed something that not so many fans could have noticed. The first season’s episode 5, titled Choose Your Pain, is the first to feature Harcourt Fenton "Harry'' Mudd, portrayed by The Office star Rainn Wilson, and catches him being stuck on a Klingon prison ship.
Just like Sheldon Cooper has constantly been clear about his love for Star Trek, the sci-fi saga once acknowledged The Big Bang Theory, though the favor was actually returned to a different character.
Star Trek’s seventh series, Star Trek: Discovery, released back in 2017 has a tiny reference to CBS’ fan-favorite show, and it is indeed something that not so many fans could have noticed. The first season’s episode 5, titled Choose Your Pain, is the first to feature Harcourt Fenton "Harry'' Mudd, portrayed by The Office star Rainn Wilson, and catches him being stuck on a Klingon prison ship.
- 6/22/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
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The first season of "Star Trek: Discovery" closed with the appearance of the U.S.S. Enterprise, the exact same ship Trekkies had seen in the original "Star Trek" series from 1966. More specifically, it was the Enterprise Trekkies had seen in "The Cage," the original "Star Trek" pilot episode starring Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Pike. In the "Star Trek" timeline, this crossover took place after the events of "The Cage," but about seven years before Captain Kirk took command of the Enterprise.
The second season of "Discovery" saw Captain Pike, now played by Anson Mount, taking command of the Discovery for a unique mission. Other familiar characters from "The Cage" were also recast. Spock, previously played by Leonard Nimoy, was now played by Ethan Peck. Number One, previously played by Majel Barrett, was now played by Rebecca Romijn. The "Discovery" regulars were still present, of course, but fans loved the...
The second season of "Discovery" saw Captain Pike, now played by Anson Mount, taking command of the Discovery for a unique mission. Other familiar characters from "The Cage" were also recast. Spock, previously played by Leonard Nimoy, was now played by Ethan Peck. Number One, previously played by Majel Barrett, was now played by Rebecca Romijn. The "Discovery" regulars were still present, of course, but fans loved the...
- 6/16/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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In the "Star Trek: The Original Series" season 3 episode "Requiem for Methuselah," the Enterprise crew has become infected with a deadly disease. They travel to a remote and presumed-uninhabited world called Holberg 917-g looking for the substances they require to make a cure. They find, living there, a mysterious aristocrat named Flint (James Daly) who lives in a posh mansion surrounded by ancient works of Earth art, alongside his attractive young ward Reyna (Louise Sorel). Flint's mansion is protected by a strange, orb-shaped robot, and an investigation finds that Flint's possessions are written in the handwriting of Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Brahms, and other notable artists. Reyna and Kirk (William Shatner) immediately take a shine to each other and play a game of pool while Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) goes looking for the desired medicine.
Flint eventually reveals that he is immortal, having learned artistic mastery in his six millennia of life.
Flint eventually reveals that he is immortal, having learned artistic mastery in his six millennia of life.
- 6/16/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Vulture Watch
Mr. Spock would do well on this show. Has The 1% Club TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Fox and Prime Video? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The 1% Club, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A humorous game show airing on Prime Video and the Fox television network, The 1% Club TV series is hosted by Patton Oswalt. The competition tests the nation’s intelligence based on a scientific survey. It’s not about what you learned at school or your ability to memorize facts. In each episode, 100 contestants from across the...
Mr. Spock would do well on this show. Has The 1% Club TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Fox and Prime Video? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The 1% Club, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A humorous game show airing on Prime Video and the Fox television network, The 1% Club TV series is hosted by Patton Oswalt. The competition tests the nation’s intelligence based on a scientific survey. It’s not about what you learned at school or your ability to memorize facts. In each episode, 100 contestants from across the...
- 6/14/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
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Weighty but fun threequel that dealt with the mysteries of matter, death and eternal life
Forty years ago, the Star Trek movie franchise reached its Solaris stage with this mystic and melodramatic threequel, written and produced by TV veteran Harve Bennett and directed by Leonard Nimoy himself. The Search for Spock (and how that title must have startled everyone still getting over the shock of his demise) dealt with the mysteries of matter, organisms, death and eternal life. The last two of these were especially piquant considering that the audiences at the time had to deal with something that is forgotten now: the unease and even shock at seeing the characters’ faces, so youthful in the concurrently running TV show, looking suddenly older, blown up to big-screen size.
This is a film about the passionate bromance between Kirk and Spock – and above all about sacrifice. In the previous film, of course,...
Forty years ago, the Star Trek movie franchise reached its Solaris stage with this mystic and melodramatic threequel, written and produced by TV veteran Harve Bennett and directed by Leonard Nimoy himself. The Search for Spock (and how that title must have startled everyone still getting over the shock of his demise) dealt with the mysteries of matter, organisms, death and eternal life. The last two of these were especially piquant considering that the audiences at the time had to deal with something that is forgotten now: the unease and even shock at seeing the characters’ faces, so youthful in the concurrently running TV show, looking suddenly older, blown up to big-screen size.
This is a film about the passionate bromance between Kirk and Spock – and above all about sacrifice. In the previous film, of course,...
- 6/14/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
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Comics books have weird crossovers all the time. The Punisher has shown up in Riverdale to hang out with Archie and his pals. The Green Lantern Corp has inducted Apes from Planet of the Apes into its ranks. The Batman has had so many crossover with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, that it’s practically a once in two years even. So, it is not all that odd that audiences have seen the X-Men rub shoulders with the crew of the Enterprise.
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While the X-Men were onboard the Enterprise, Spock was responsible for escorting them to the deck of the ship. However, when one of the more hot-headed members of the team refused to cooperate, the ever-stoic half-Vulcan decided he did not have time for their nonsense, and quickly dispatched them with his famous Vulcan Nerve Pinch, something that fans attest...
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While the X-Men were onboard the Enterprise, Spock was responsible for escorting them to the deck of the ship. However, when one of the more hot-headed members of the team refused to cooperate, the ever-stoic half-Vulcan decided he did not have time for their nonsense, and quickly dispatched them with his famous Vulcan Nerve Pinch, something that fans attest...
- 6/12/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
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Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek is considered to be an innovative movement in the television show that revolutionized the space adventure genre in the 1960s. The series featured Leonard Nimoy playing one of the most iconic characters which forever became synonymous with his name, in Mr. Spock.
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Nimoy left a mark on the entire Star Trek franchise, and to think that someone else could be in the role of Mr. Spock just feels wrong. While things looked peaceful on the television, behind the scenes of the original series, things were heated between Nimoy and the series’ creator, Roddenberry.
Things often escalated so much that the two would often oppose each other on the set. As a result, their relationship strained so much that things got difficult between them, and it escalated to the point that forever severed their relationship.
Leonard Nimoy...
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Nimoy left a mark on the entire Star Trek franchise, and to think that someone else could be in the role of Mr. Spock just feels wrong. While things looked peaceful on the television, behind the scenes of the original series, things were heated between Nimoy and the series’ creator, Roddenberry.
Things often escalated so much that the two would often oppose each other on the set. As a result, their relationship strained so much that things got difficult between them, and it escalated to the point that forever severed their relationship.
Leonard Nimoy...
- 6/12/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
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Introduced in the 1967 episode Amok Time, the distinctive Vulcan salute has become deeply ingrained in Star Trek and remains iconic among fans even decades after its inception. Devised by Leonard Nimoy, who played Captain Spock in the original series, the phrase “live long and prosper” is frequently spoken alongside the iconic hand gesture.
But despite its impact on pop culture, not many might be aware of this sign’s roots, whose meaning is deeply associated with Nimoy’s experience with the Jewish culture as a kid.
The Vulcan Salute’s Rich Jewish Heritage
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Following the Vulcan species’ telepathic abilities, accompanied by a deep sense of rationality, they often refrain from using traditional means of greeting to avoid physical contact with strangers. This eventually created the room for the iconic hand gesture, which is made by separating your middle finger from the ring finger while raising your hand.
But despite its impact on pop culture, not many might be aware of this sign’s roots, whose meaning is deeply associated with Nimoy’s experience with the Jewish culture as a kid.
The Vulcan Salute’s Rich Jewish Heritage
Leonard Nimoy as Captain Spock | Paramount Network
Following the Vulcan species’ telepathic abilities, accompanied by a deep sense of rationality, they often refrain from using traditional means of greeting to avoid physical contact with strangers. This eventually created the room for the iconic hand gesture, which is made by separating your middle finger from the ring finger while raising your hand.
- 6/12/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
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"Star Trek: The Original Series" has three first episodes. Isn't this an irreconcilable contradiction? Let me explain.
There's the first produced "Star Trek" pilot, "The Cage," which starred Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Christopher Pike. When the Enterprise visits planet Talos IV, Pike is abducted by telepathic aliens the Talosians. NBC passed, feeling "The Cage" was a subpar effort, but let creator Gene Roddenberry take a second stab at it.
That resulted in "Where No Man Has Gone Before." When the Enterprise tries and fails to pass an energy field at the edge of the Milky Way galaxy, crewman Gary Mitchell (Gary Lockwood) develops psychic powers and goes mad.
The only thing that carries over between the two pilots is Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock. "Where No Man Has Gone Before" is closer to the finished series (it does star William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk), but there are still noticeable differences.
There's the first produced "Star Trek" pilot, "The Cage," which starred Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Christopher Pike. When the Enterprise visits planet Talos IV, Pike is abducted by telepathic aliens the Talosians. NBC passed, feeling "The Cage" was a subpar effort, but let creator Gene Roddenberry take a second stab at it.
That resulted in "Where No Man Has Gone Before." When the Enterprise tries and fails to pass an energy field at the edge of the Milky Way galaxy, crewman Gary Mitchell (Gary Lockwood) develops psychic powers and goes mad.
The only thing that carries over between the two pilots is Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock. "Where No Man Has Gone Before" is closer to the finished series (it does star William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk), but there are still noticeable differences.
- 6/11/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
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On June 12, 1989, William Shatner made his directorial debut with Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, a film often criticized over the years for its perceived cheesiness. Despite this, the movie brings forward some intriguing and notable points within the Star Trek franchise. Setting the Stage The movie opens with Captain Kirk climbing a mountain in Yosemite National Park, which eventually leads to him falling off and being rescued by Spock’s rocket boots. This scene sets the tone for what’s to come — a mixture of adventurous moments tied with surprisingly philosophical undertones. The Film’s Central Conflict The crux...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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It’s been several weeks since Young Sheldon’s seven-season TV run came to its end, but its finale’s biggest mystery seems to be settled by fans only now. Having initially come as The Big Bang Theory’s prequel, Young Sheldon concluded its story by featuring Sheldon Cooper’s original actor Jim Parsons giving some subtle updates about how the things were going for his friends from the flagship series.
Though one specific detail came as a sinister omen regarding one of the leading characters’ fate, now fans are reassured that something like this has very little chance to happen due to its mere uselessness for the franchise.
In Young Sheldon’s finale, the character’s adult version is seen discussing his family matters with wife Amy Farah Fowler who mentions that Sheldon is about to skip their son Leonard’s hockey game.
Some of The Big Bang Theory...
Though one specific detail came as a sinister omen regarding one of the leading characters’ fate, now fans are reassured that something like this has very little chance to happen due to its mere uselessness for the franchise.
In Young Sheldon’s finale, the character’s adult version is seen discussing his family matters with wife Amy Farah Fowler who mentions that Sheldon is about to skip their son Leonard’s hockey game.
Some of The Big Bang Theory...
- 6/10/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
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"Star Trek" and "scary" aren't words that are often associated with each other. After all, it's a sci-fi franchise that's more about philosophy than action. "Trek" focuses on optimism and exploration, in a world where humanity has finally put internecine conflicts aside because we realized we are only one speck of a larger universe.
On the edge of the final frontier, though, all types of stories are possible. "Star Trek: The Original Series" began with "The Man Trap," essentially a monster B-movie in space about a salt-vampire with the mouth of a lamprey. In season 2, the series concocted a whole Halloween special with "Catspaw," about two psychic aliens who have constructed a Gothic castle as a trap for the Enterprise crew.
In the 60-ish years "Star Trek" has existed, it has returned to horror regularly enough to call this a trend. As the omnipotent trickster Q (John de Lancie) warned...
On the edge of the final frontier, though, all types of stories are possible. "Star Trek: The Original Series" began with "The Man Trap," essentially a monster B-movie in space about a salt-vampire with the mouth of a lamprey. In season 2, the series concocted a whole Halloween special with "Catspaw," about two psychic aliens who have constructed a Gothic castle as a trap for the Enterprise crew.
In the 60-ish years "Star Trek" has existed, it has returned to horror regularly enough to call this a trend. As the omnipotent trickster Q (John de Lancie) warned...
- 6/9/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
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Patrick Stewart and the Star Trek franchise are not too far from each other. He played the character of Jean Luc Picard for seven long seasons in Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1987 to 1994. Stewart then went on to feature in four more movies, and recently we also saw him return to the beloved role in the series, Star Trek: Picard, which ran for three more seasons from 2020 to 2023.
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But it would come as a shock to many Star Trek enthusiasts to know that Gene Roddenberry, the creator of the Star Trek universe did not want Patrick Stewart to play the role of Captain Picard in Tng. And as for Stewart, when he joined the show, he did not think the show would even last the first season. He was just taking a chance to “make some money” and “get a suntan.
Patrick Stewart in a still from Star Trek: Picard | Paramount
But it would come as a shock to many Star Trek enthusiasts to know that Gene Roddenberry, the creator of the Star Trek universe did not want Patrick Stewart to play the role of Captain Picard in Tng. And as for Stewart, when he joined the show, he did not think the show would even last the first season. He was just taking a chance to “make some money” and “get a suntan.
- 6/8/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
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Long ago, in the distant 1960s, screenwriter Gene Roddenberry came up with the sci- fi series Star Trek, a story about explorers plowing through space and encountering all kinds of civilizations. In his utopian future, intelligent races did not fight each other, but engaged in science and diplomacy.
Okay, sometimes they fought, but mostly they explored space in its infinite variety. The series captured the geek community so much that it gradually became a franchise, with many prequels, sequels, and alternate versions.
In 2017, the franchise returned to the serial formula with a prequel, Star Trek: Discovery. The first seasons focused on the war between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingons, which ended before the events of the original series, but starting with the third season, the events are shifted to the next millennium, to the year 3188.
Star Trek: Discovery Did Not Live Up to Fans' Expectations (At All...
Okay, sometimes they fought, but mostly they explored space in its infinite variety. The series captured the geek community so much that it gradually became a franchise, with many prequels, sequels, and alternate versions.
In 2017, the franchise returned to the serial formula with a prequel, Star Trek: Discovery. The first seasons focused on the war between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingons, which ended before the events of the original series, but starting with the third season, the events are shifted to the next millennium, to the year 3188.
Star Trek: Discovery Did Not Live Up to Fans' Expectations (At All...
- 6/8/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
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Nicholas Meyer's 1982 sci-fi flick "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" was the first major acting gig for Kirstie Alley. Up to that point, Alley had only appeared on the sci-fi sitcom "Quark" as well as a few game shows like "Match Game." Alley wasn't even wholly devoted to acting at that stage, treating it more like a side-hustle than a career. It wouldn't be until she started auditioning for "Star Trek II" that she decided to focus on acting exclusively.
The circumstances surrounding Alley's audition are rather tragic, sadly. In the middle of the process, her mom was killed in a car accident and her father was left seriously injured. She stayed next to her father's bedside and Paramount, rather surprisingly, let her take all the time she needed. She spoke to her comatose father every day, telling him all about how she wanted to be an actor now,...
The circumstances surrounding Alley's audition are rather tragic, sadly. In the middle of the process, her mom was killed in a car accident and her father was left seriously injured. She stayed next to her father's bedside and Paramount, rather surprisingly, let her take all the time she needed. She spoke to her comatose father every day, telling him all about how she wanted to be an actor now,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
As a small-screen veteran, Zachary Quinto is no stranger to building a television persona, much like the role in Heroes that made him a household name.
The actor then went on to be a veteran of the hit horror show American Horror Story, appearing in multiple seasons starting as early as 2022, during the show's eleventh season.
Now, the TV titan is trying his hand at a medical drama, which has become its own creature in the television industry.
But if there's one thing the actor is good at, it's coming across as calm and collected, much like his character Spock from the Star Trek films.
Brilliant Minds is on NBC's fall line-up, and here is everything we know about the show so far!
What Is Brilliant Minds about?
Medical dramas are a dime a dozen, and ones that feature a brilliantly unique physician are not far behind.
What makes...
The actor then went on to be a veteran of the hit horror show American Horror Story, appearing in multiple seasons starting as early as 2022, during the show's eleventh season.
Now, the TV titan is trying his hand at a medical drama, which has become its own creature in the television industry.
But if there's one thing the actor is good at, it's coming across as calm and collected, much like his character Spock from the Star Trek films.
Brilliant Minds is on NBC's fall line-up, and here is everything we know about the show so far!
What Is Brilliant Minds about?
Medical dramas are a dime a dozen, and ones that feature a brilliantly unique physician are not far behind.
What makes...
- 6/7/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
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From 1969 to (almost) the present, here’s a look back at every Star Trek finale to date. It’s fair to say the quality has varied over the years…
After seven years – making it the longest-running Star Trek series on television – Star Trek: Discovery came to a (relatively inauspicious) conclusion with ‘Life, Itself’. The episode therefore now enters a small coterie of stories – that of the Star Trek series finale.
Some of the examples below were born naturally from a lengthy series run. Others emerged as the climactic element of seasons’ worth of storytelling. Still others are sudden or bizarre aberrations that resulted from an unexpected cancellation. What bracket ‘Life, Itself’ fits under, you can be the judge. What’s apparent with all of these episodes is how varied they are, and how broad the tapestry of Star Trek really is.
Let’s take a look back:
‘Turnabout Intruder‘
Credit: Paramount/CBS.
After seven years – making it the longest-running Star Trek series on television – Star Trek: Discovery came to a (relatively inauspicious) conclusion with ‘Life, Itself’. The episode therefore now enters a small coterie of stories – that of the Star Trek series finale.
Some of the examples below were born naturally from a lengthy series run. Others emerged as the climactic element of seasons’ worth of storytelling. Still others are sudden or bizarre aberrations that resulted from an unexpected cancellation. What bracket ‘Life, Itself’ fits under, you can be the judge. What’s apparent with all of these episodes is how varied they are, and how broad the tapestry of Star Trek really is.
Let’s take a look back:
‘Turnabout Intruder‘
Credit: Paramount/CBS.
- 6/7/2024
- by A J Black
- Film Stories
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In 2022, Paramount announced that filming on the new Star Trek movie would begin at the end of that year, with all of the main actors expected to return to work. The last film in the series was released in 2016, and due to its poor box office performance, the franchise went on hiatus.
All the while, Paramount was trying to figure out what to do next. Among other things, the studio wanted to give Quentin Tarantino a chance to make his own R-rated Star Trek film. It never went into production, but details about the movie are still emerging.
Tarantino Expressed His Desire to Make a Star Trek Movie in 2015
In late 2015, Quentin Tarantino was asked if he would make a Star Wars movie. The director said that Star Trek was closer to his heart. In his opinion, many episodes of the classic TV series can easily be expanded to fit the length of the movie.
All the while, Paramount was trying to figure out what to do next. Among other things, the studio wanted to give Quentin Tarantino a chance to make his own R-rated Star Trek film. It never went into production, but details about the movie are still emerging.
Tarantino Expressed His Desire to Make a Star Trek Movie in 2015
In late 2015, Quentin Tarantino was asked if he would make a Star Wars movie. The director said that Star Trek was closer to his heart. In his opinion, many episodes of the classic TV series can easily be expanded to fit the length of the movie.
- 6/6/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
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5 Best Moments In Star Trek: Discovery - Main Image
Star Trek: Discovery has proven to be unlike any other show in canon. It has featured several twists, turns, and surprises that resonate with viewers, giving major nostalgia as it takes them back to the journey of humans and aliens in Starfleet.
Discovery has become a pioneer in helping Paramount+ build a new vision for Star Trek on modern television.
With its modern storytelling, good CGI, and coordinated dialogues that show the typical political and social issues, the show is considered one of the best in the franchise.
Now that it has ended relive the five best moments in Discovery.
Booker and Culber’s Friendship
Cleveland Booker and Hugh Culber’s friendship is one of the highlights of Discovery Season 5 Episode 6, titled Whistlespeak.
The episode shows the importance of family and friendship after the crew decides to strand themselves in the...
Star Trek: Discovery has proven to be unlike any other show in canon. It has featured several twists, turns, and surprises that resonate with viewers, giving major nostalgia as it takes them back to the journey of humans and aliens in Starfleet.
Discovery has become a pioneer in helping Paramount+ build a new vision for Star Trek on modern television.
With its modern storytelling, good CGI, and coordinated dialogues that show the typical political and social issues, the show is considered one of the best in the franchise.
Now that it has ended relive the five best moments in Discovery.
Booker and Culber’s Friendship
Cleveland Booker and Hugh Culber’s friendship is one of the highlights of Discovery Season 5 Episode 6, titled Whistlespeak.
The episode shows the importance of family and friendship after the crew decides to strand themselves in the...
- 6/6/2024
- EpicStream
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Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto was blasted on social media by a restaurant for his alleged poor behavior. Manita, a Mediterranean bistro in Toronto, took the opportunity to share their experience with Quinto on Instagram.
“Zachary Quinto – an amazing Spock, but a terrible customer,” Manita wrote on their Instagram Story. “Yelled at our staff like an entitled child after he didn’t reply to two texts to inform him his table was ready and refused to believe the empty tables in the dining room weren’t available for him despite being politely informed they were spoken for.”
“Made our host cry and the rest of our brunch diners uncomfortable,” Manita added. “Mr. Quinto, take your bad vibes somewhere else, we have many lovely celebrities join us at Manita but you are Not one of them.”
The account later reposted the message to its Instagram feed. The alleged incident occurred on...
“Zachary Quinto – an amazing Spock, but a terrible customer,” Manita wrote on their Instagram Story. “Yelled at our staff like an entitled child after he didn’t reply to two texts to inform him his table was ready and refused to believe the empty tables in the dining room weren’t available for him despite being politely informed they were spoken for.”
“Made our host cry and the rest of our brunch diners uncomfortable,” Manita added. “Mr. Quinto, take your bad vibes somewhere else, we have many lovely celebrities join us at Manita but you are Not one of them.”
The account later reposted the message to its Instagram feed. The alleged incident occurred on...
- 6/5/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
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In the vast Star Trek universe, people often hope and anticipate potential reunions of iconic characters. One such moment nearly came to fruition in a planned Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, where Patrick Stewart’s Captain Jean-Luc Picard was set to cross paths with none other than William Shatner’s Captain James T. Kirk.
A scene from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) | Paramount Television
After Leonard Nimoy briefly associated with The Next Generation television series by appearing as Spock, fans were tantalized by the prospect of another Star Trek legend gracing the small screen. The script for this potential reunion episode held promise for an unforgettable encounter between Picard and Kirk.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Almost Reunited Patrick Stewart and William Shatner
Spanning over decades, there are several Star Trek projects like the 1994 movie Star Trek: Generations that have earned massive hatred from fans, after unnecessarily killing off the beloved Captain Kirk,...
A scene from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) | Paramount Television
After Leonard Nimoy briefly associated with The Next Generation television series by appearing as Spock, fans were tantalized by the prospect of another Star Trek legend gracing the small screen. The script for this potential reunion episode held promise for an unforgettable encounter between Picard and Kirk.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Almost Reunited Patrick Stewart and William Shatner
Spanning over decades, there are several Star Trek projects like the 1994 movie Star Trek: Generations that have earned massive hatred from fans, after unnecessarily killing off the beloved Captain Kirk,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Vulture Watch
Mr. Spock would do well on this show. Has The 1% Club TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Fox and Prime Video? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The 1% Club, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A humorous game show airing on Prime Video and the Fox television network, The 1% Club TV series is hosted by Patton Oswalt. The competition tests the nation’s intelligence based on a scientific survey. It’s not about what you learned at school or your ability to memorize facts. In each episode, 100 contestants from across the...
Mr. Spock would do well on this show. Has The 1% Club TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Fox and Prime Video? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The 1% Club, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A humorous game show airing on Prime Video and the Fox television network, The 1% Club TV series is hosted by Patton Oswalt. The competition tests the nation’s intelligence based on a scientific survey. It’s not about what you learned at school or your ability to memorize facts. In each episode, 100 contestants from across the...
- 6/5/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Toronto restaurant Manita slammed Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto on Monday, writing on Instagram that the actor yelled at staff “like an entitled child.”
“Zachary Quinto — an amazing Spock, but a terrible customer,” the restaurant wrote on Instagram. “Yelled at our staff like an entitled child after he didn’t reply to two texts to inform him his table was ready and refused to believe the empty tables in the dining room weren’t available for him despite being politely informed they were spoken for. Made our host cry and the rest of our brunch diners uncomfortable.”
Quinto played Spock in the 2009 Star Trek movie, and reprised the role for sequels Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Star Trek Beyond (2016)
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“Mr. Quinto, take your bad vibes somewhere else, we have many lovely celebrities join us at Manita but you are Not one of them,...
“Zachary Quinto — an amazing Spock, but a terrible customer,” the restaurant wrote on Instagram. “Yelled at our staff like an entitled child after he didn’t reply to two texts to inform him his table was ready and refused to believe the empty tables in the dining room weren’t available for him despite being politely informed they were spoken for. Made our host cry and the rest of our brunch diners uncomfortable.”
Quinto played Spock in the 2009 Star Trek movie, and reprised the role for sequels Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Star Trek Beyond (2016)
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“Mr. Quinto, take your bad vibes somewhere else, we have many lovely celebrities join us at Manita but you are Not one of them,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Plenty of "Star Trek" gadgets may have gone from dream to reality in the years since the franchise began, but unfortunately, one of the show's creations just went from real life back to the realm of fiction. A new article from NASA has announced that a planet previously thought to be in the same place as beloved science officer Spock's homeworld of Vulcan is no more. In fact, thanks to some tricky science, it never actually was to begin with.
"Spock's Home Planet Goes 'Poof,'" the recent NASA release proclaims, though the truth is a bit more complicated than the planet blipping out of existence. According to the new study, the planet that was discovered six years ago orbiting the star 40 Eridani A was never actually there in the first place, and was simply the result of an "astronomical illusion." Scientists first reported spotting what seemed to be...
"Spock's Home Planet Goes 'Poof,'" the recent NASA release proclaims, though the truth is a bit more complicated than the planet blipping out of existence. According to the new study, the planet that was discovered six years ago orbiting the star 40 Eridani A was never actually there in the first place, and was simply the result of an "astronomical illusion." Scientists first reported spotting what seemed to be...
- 6/3/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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5 Must Watch Star Trek: Discovery Episodes - Main Image
After seven years and five seasons, Star Trek: Discovery has concluded, ending the journey of the USS Discovery crew as they encounter new worlds and civilizations.
Now may be the best time to reflect on what the show has accomplished. From introducing the first openly gay character in the franchise to exploring complex themes of identity and morality, Discovery has earned new loyal fans for the franchise over 50 years from when Star Trek started.
Since it started airing, Discovery has changed the name of the game and successfully launched Star Trek into a resurgence, adapting it to the age of streaming.
With 65 episodes in total, choosing the best ones is quite challenging. Despite that, the show still features some of the best Star Trek offers.
Here are our five must-watch Discovery episodes.
All is Possible (Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Episode 4)
Discovery...
After seven years and five seasons, Star Trek: Discovery has concluded, ending the journey of the USS Discovery crew as they encounter new worlds and civilizations.
Now may be the best time to reflect on what the show has accomplished. From introducing the first openly gay character in the franchise to exploring complex themes of identity and morality, Discovery has earned new loyal fans for the franchise over 50 years from when Star Trek started.
Since it started airing, Discovery has changed the name of the game and successfully launched Star Trek into a resurgence, adapting it to the age of streaming.
With 65 episodes in total, choosing the best ones is quite challenging. Despite that, the show still features some of the best Star Trek offers.
Here are our five must-watch Discovery episodes.
All is Possible (Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Episode 4)
Discovery...
- 6/3/2024
- EpicStream
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Several key parts of the Star Trek universe have become ingrained into the core of the franchise and have existed since the original series. None, however, have been as iconic as the Idic. Over the years, it has turned into an iconic piece of merchandise for hardcore fans, and it holds great significance within the story.
Leonard Nimoy as Spock in Star Trek I NBC
However, many fans may not know the backstory behind the piece of jewelry or another place where it appears. It would seem that the idea of the necklace can be traced back to the beloved writer of the series, Gene Roddenberry.
Surprisingly enough, he got a lot of pushback from the cast and had to work very hard to get it integrated into the series.
Gene Roddenberry Had a Vision
The concept of the Idic was headed by Gene Roddenberry in a manner that would...
Leonard Nimoy as Spock in Star Trek I NBC
However, many fans may not know the backstory behind the piece of jewelry or another place where it appears. It would seem that the idea of the necklace can be traced back to the beloved writer of the series, Gene Roddenberry.
Surprisingly enough, he got a lot of pushback from the cast and had to work very hard to get it integrated into the series.
Gene Roddenberry Had a Vision
The concept of the Idic was headed by Gene Roddenberry in a manner that would...
- 6/3/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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Because "Star Trek" is set in a presumably idyllic future -- when war is at an end, money has been removed from the equation, and diplomatic togetherness rules the day -- one will see few open displays of tribalism or jingoism. No one in "Star Trek" can yell about how much they love their country because, functionally, there are no countries. At least not on Earth. Occasionally, Chekov (Walter Koenig) will express pride, or even smugness, about his Russian heritage, but his attitude couldn't be read as "patriotism." Instead, he has become a smaller part of a large human tapestry, now united and working together to explore the galaxy, expand knowledge, and share ideas.
Perhaps ironically, the widespread multiculturalism of the United Federation of Planets is dressed in military uniforms and sails about the heavens in starships armed with phasers and photon torpedoes. "Star Trek" has all the visual trappings...
Perhaps ironically, the widespread multiculturalism of the United Federation of Planets is dressed in military uniforms and sails about the heavens in starships armed with phasers and photon torpedoes. "Star Trek" has all the visual trappings...
- 6/3/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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In Simon Pegg’s immortal comedy series Spaced, his character Tim declares: “Every odd-numbered Star Trek movie is shit.” This is, of course, hilarious today, because Pegg was in two odd-numbered Trek films, and even co-wrote the 13th movie, 2016’s Star Trek Beyond. But, the fandom myth of the odd-numbered Star Trek “curse” almost certainly begins with 1984’s Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Released in movie theaters on June 1, 1984, the third Star Trek feature film was really the second part of what would become a trilogy of films, concluding with The Voyage Home in 1986. But, more than that, The Search for Spock was a pivotal moment in which the more mature aesthetic of Star Trek truly came into its own. Despite the unkind things said about The Search for Spock over the years, the truth is, the movie is perhaps more representative of the franchise as a whole...
- 6/3/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
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"Star Trek: Discovery" came to an end this week after a five season run that included some soaring highs, low lows, and, above all else, big swings. Debuting in 2017, "Discovery" was the first of a new wave of "Trek" shows that would come to define the franchise for modern viewers. It did so ambitiously, but it didn't always work for everyone -- especially in the early days. In a new interview with the LA Times, Alex Kurtzman, "Discovery" co-showrunner and head of "Trek" at Paramount+, spoke frankly about the show's initially so-so reception and explained why he thought it might not have worked for "Trek" fans at first.
"I think people felt it was too dark," Kurtzman explained, echoing a sentiment that's popped up in plenty of reactions to the series over the years. While the vast majority of critics have given the show positive reviews over the years, early...
"I think people felt it was too dark," Kurtzman explained, echoing a sentiment that's popped up in plenty of reactions to the series over the years. While the vast majority of critics have given the show positive reviews over the years, early...
- 6/2/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
‘Star Trek’: Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner Had a ‘Very Challenging’ Relationship, Nimoy’s Son Says
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Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner — two actors who boldly went where no man had gone before as James Kirk and Spock on the 1960s TV series Star Trek — had a “very challenging relationship,” according to Nimoy’s son, Adam. “It’s unfortunate, it’s sad, but it is what it is,” Adam, author of the book The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy, told Page Six. “I love Bill, but I can say, I will say, that they had a very challenging relationship themselves.” Paramount/Everett Collection Adam said that he knows why his father and Shatner feuded — and intends to “let sleeping dogs lie” — but also pointed out that there was a period when the two Star Trek actors were “really beautifully … together.” During that time, Leonard told Adam and his other child, Julie Nimoy, that Shatner was his best friend. “Julie and I were scratching our heads,...
- 6/2/2024
- TV Insider
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This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers.
Star Trek: Discovery has always been about change. The series started with a bang in 2017, complete with radically-altered Klingons and a heretofore unseen adopted sister to Spock. From that audacious beginning, Discovery became something more like a standard Star Trek series, while also retaining its own unique (and much more emotional) approach to storytelling.
To be sure, Discovery isn’t for everyone. Its focus on single protagonist Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and its emphasis on emotion over logic made it very different from most Trek series. But even the most traditional Trekkie can appreciate its best major additions to franchise lore.
Into the 32nd Century
It’s hard for Trekkies to avoid rolling our eyes when we read announcements about upcoming Trek projects. Another reboot, another prequel. Sure, Strange New Worlds has been wonderful, but that’s the exception. Too much of new...
Star Trek: Discovery has always been about change. The series started with a bang in 2017, complete with radically-altered Klingons and a heretofore unseen adopted sister to Spock. From that audacious beginning, Discovery became something more like a standard Star Trek series, while also retaining its own unique (and much more emotional) approach to storytelling.
To be sure, Discovery isn’t for everyone. Its focus on single protagonist Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and its emphasis on emotion over logic made it very different from most Trek series. But even the most traditional Trekkie can appreciate its best major additions to franchise lore.
Into the 32nd Century
It’s hard for Trekkies to avoid rolling our eyes when we read announcements about upcoming Trek projects. Another reboot, another prequel. Sure, Strange New Worlds has been wonderful, but that’s the exception. Too much of new...
- 5/31/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
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This Star Trek: Discovery review contains spoilers.
It’s the end of an era. Or at least, the end of a beginning of one. We’ve now all seen the final episode of Star Trek: Discovery, and no matter how you may feel about that fact, its conclusion still marks an important moment within the larger Star Trek universe.
The show wasn’t always easy to like. It struggled to find and maintain a coherent identity and for every step it took forward creatively, it often felt as though it took another (or two) back. It didn’t always find enough stories for its sprawling cast of characters. Its hyper-focus on Michael Burnham, once a mutineer now a Starfleet captain, and its trademark emotional feel—and love of talking through problems—made for a very different sort of Star Trek show, one that only occasionally managed to capture the adventurous,...
It’s the end of an era. Or at least, the end of a beginning of one. We’ve now all seen the final episode of Star Trek: Discovery, and no matter how you may feel about that fact, its conclusion still marks an important moment within the larger Star Trek universe.
The show wasn’t always easy to like. It struggled to find and maintain a coherent identity and for every step it took forward creatively, it often felt as though it took another (or two) back. It didn’t always find enough stories for its sprawling cast of characters. Its hyper-focus on Michael Burnham, once a mutineer now a Starfleet captain, and its trademark emotional feel—and love of talking through problems—made for a very different sort of Star Trek show, one that only occasionally managed to capture the adventurous,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lacy Baugher
- Den of Geek
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As of this writing, the "Law & Order" TV empire incorporates 65 seasons of television, providing 1,355 episodes in total. If you're staying in a hotel anywhere in the world, you can probably turn on your TV and flip only three channels in either direction before you'll come upon a "Law & Order" rerun. It is ubiquitous and eternal, and it has become the ultimate "comfort watch" for a populace hungry for, well, law and order.
While "Law & Order" may feature multiple beloved characters who will stay on their respective shows for many years, they tend to rotate out when a given actor wishes to retire. The shows rarely suffer from multiple, frequent cast changes, however, and they're able to keep telling interesting stories without the benefit of a particular character's point of view. Each character might bring a gruff je ne sais quoi to the series, but after airing for decades,...
While "Law & Order" may feature multiple beloved characters who will stay on their respective shows for many years, they tend to rotate out when a given actor wishes to retire. The shows rarely suffer from multiple, frequent cast changes, however, and they're able to keep telling interesting stories without the benefit of a particular character's point of view. Each character might bring a gruff je ne sais quoi to the series, but after airing for decades,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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“As a huge Trekkie myself, I am always tempted to use the theme, to install all these little Easter eggs,” reveals “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” composer Nami Melumad. about the most exciting parts of the show’s score; the orchestral melodies that duck and dive between robust action drama and beloved old-school flourishes like the instantly recognizable original series theme. For our recent webchat she adds, “I think for all composers who work on ‘Trek’ you have to be very aware of when you’re choosing to use the ‘Star Trek’ theme. You want to bring it when it’s earned, otherwise, if you just continue to use it all the time, it loses its effectiveness. It’s like the icing on the cake, it’s like something we’re all always so looking forward to.” We talked with Melumad as part of Gold Derby’s special “Meet the...
- 5/28/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
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Two of the credited screenwriters on Leonard Nimoy's "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" were Steve Meerson and Peter Krikes, the screenwriters behind the Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello flick "Back to the Beach," the two-Van-Dammes-for-the-price-of-one movie "Double Impact," and the 1999 would-be Oscar darling "Anna and the King." "Star Trek IV" was one of their first major screenwriting gigs, and it was a dizzying experience. The screenwriters remembered meeting with Nimoy and with producer Harve Bennett for a brainstorming session, and it seems that no one could come to any kind of solid conclusions. Bennett mentioned that he wanted the next movie to be a throwback to "The City on the Edge of Forever," one of the most celebrated episodes of the series. Nimoy was in a weird headspace, talking about environmentalism and biodiversity. Meerson recalls: "Leonard started talking about plankton, cells, that cells become plankton, that things eat plankton...
- 5/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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There are only two more weeks for Vanna White and Pat Sajak to work together on Wheel of Fortune. After that, Pat retires and when the game show returns next season, Ryan Seacrest will team with Vanna on the show as the new hosting duo. As she prepares for a change, Vanna has looked back on her career as the co-host and letter turner.
According to Vanna, she only remembers making one major mistake in her entire career on Wheel of Fortune.
Vanna White On Her One Mistake On Wheel Of Fortune
Vanna White has been on Wheel of Fortune for 42 years and she has enjoyed a great time throughout those four decades on the show. In a recent interview, she mentioned that out of those 42 years, she has only made one major mistake in her career that she remembers.
Vanna said the mistake came when the puzzle’s answer...
According to Vanna, she only remembers making one major mistake in her entire career on Wheel of Fortune.
Vanna White On Her One Mistake On Wheel Of Fortune
Vanna White has been on Wheel of Fortune for 42 years and she has enjoyed a great time throughout those four decades on the show. In a recent interview, she mentioned that out of those 42 years, she has only made one major mistake in her career that she remembers.
Vanna said the mistake came when the puzzle’s answer...
- 5/27/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
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In the Star Trek: Discovery episode “Labyrinths,” Captain Michael Burnham finds herself trapped in a puzzle inside her mind, all part of a test to uncover the location of a powerful artifact. Realizing that the labyrinth reflects her personality, Burnham confesses a fear of failure that has been plaguing her. The cathartic sharing unlocks the puzzle, giving her the last bit of information that she needs to find the artifact.
For Discovery‘s critics, the solution to “Labyrinths” represents the show at its worst. Instead of using logic or maneuvers to solve the problem, Burnham gets in touch with her feelings. These sort of weepy moments have been a mainstay of Discovery, and often carry over into other modern Star Trek shows, including Picard and Strange New Worlds.
Some have argued that Discovery tries, with mixed success, to position emotional intelligence as a viable problem-solving technique. It’s all part...
For Discovery‘s critics, the solution to “Labyrinths” represents the show at its worst. Instead of using logic or maneuvers to solve the problem, Burnham gets in touch with her feelings. These sort of weepy moments have been a mainstay of Discovery, and often carry over into other modern Star Trek shows, including Picard and Strange New Worlds.
Some have argued that Discovery tries, with mixed success, to position emotional intelligence as a viable problem-solving technique. It’s all part...
- 5/27/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
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Plot: Atlas Shepherd, a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. When plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it
Review: Jennifer Lopez has been in five films over the last two years, and another, Unstoppable, is still on the way. After her acclaimed 2019 performance in Hustlers, Lopez has starred in two romantic comedies, two action films, and a bizarre music video-slash-biopic monstrosity linked to her latest album. Now, her second Netflix feature in as many years, Atlas, aims to be J.Lo’s Marvel-esque blockbuster but falls short in every conceivable way. Directed by San Andreas helmer Brad Peyton, Atlas is a special effects-laden foray into the most cliched science fiction genre offering I have seen in a long time.
Review: Jennifer Lopez has been in five films over the last two years, and another, Unstoppable, is still on the way. After her acclaimed 2019 performance in Hustlers, Lopez has starred in two romantic comedies, two action films, and a bizarre music video-slash-biopic monstrosity linked to her latest album. Now, her second Netflix feature in as many years, Atlas, aims to be J.Lo’s Marvel-esque blockbuster but falls short in every conceivable way. Directed by San Andreas helmer Brad Peyton, Atlas is a special effects-laden foray into the most cliched science fiction genre offering I have seen in a long time.
- 5/26/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
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Christina Chong has several notable projects on her portfolio with her ongoing work being Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The Paramount+ series stars her as La’an Noonien Singh who is relatively new but shares a great connection with the Star Trek saga due to her notorious ancestor, Khan Noonien-Singh, one of the franchise’s infamous villains.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds [Credit: Paramount Network]As the character quickly gained its spot in the fan-favorites characters list, the actress subtly reflected on one thing that made this show better than Discovery and The Next Generation.
Christina Chong Reflects on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Role
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is surely making a grave impact in the sci-fi franchise that continues to leave fans hooked on its new adventures. First premiered two years ago, it is already extending to a third and fourth season.
Suggested“The first answer was, ‘No…...
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds [Credit: Paramount Network]As the character quickly gained its spot in the fan-favorites characters list, the actress subtly reflected on one thing that made this show better than Discovery and The Next Generation.
Christina Chong Reflects on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Role
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is surely making a grave impact in the sci-fi franchise that continues to leave fans hooked on its new adventures. First premiered two years ago, it is already extending to a third and fourth season.
Suggested“The first answer was, ‘No…...
- 5/25/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
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J. J. Abrams is one of the most proficient filmmakers in the sci-fi fantasy genre, having helmed both the Star Trek and Star Wars films. Abrams’s Star Trek Into Darkness is one film that has both ardent fans and haters among Trekkies. Before the film was released in theaters, Abrams admitted that Paramount Pictures forced him to convert it to 3D in post-production.
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Abrams shared that he was not a fan of the idea to begin with, but went along with the studio’s plan and ended up loving it. The visual effects of the film turned out to be great and it was even up for an Academy Award in the category, but didn’t win.
Paramount Forced J. J. Abrams To Post-Format Star Trek Into Darkness Into 3D
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Abrams shared that he was not a fan of the idea to begin with, but went along with the studio’s plan and ended up loving it. The visual effects of the film turned out to be great and it was even up for an Academy Award in the category, but didn’t win.
Paramount Forced J. J. Abrams To Post-Format Star Trek Into Darkness Into 3D
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- 5/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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A dying planet. A fight for life. The search for Spock. It all returns to theaters this year. To commemorate the 40th anniversary, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock will beam back onto screens. Unfortunately for most of us, the release is only headed to the United Kingdom, leaving everybody else wondering if we’ll get it as well.
When it was released, The Search for Spock opened at #1 with $16.7 million, a best for the franchise up to that point. It also beat out Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in its second week. But it would fall short of its predecessors on the worldwide box office, taking in $87 million compared to Star Trek: The Motion Picture’s $139 million and The Wrath of Khan’s $95.8 million. It would also be surpassed by the fourth installment, The Voyage Home.
Today, The Search for Spock stands as perhaps the most underrated Star Trek movie,...
When it was released, The Search for Spock opened at #1 with $16.7 million, a best for the franchise up to that point. It also beat out Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in its second week. But it would fall short of its predecessors on the worldwide box office, taking in $87 million compared to Star Trek: The Motion Picture’s $139 million and The Wrath of Khan’s $95.8 million. It would also be surpassed by the fourth installment, The Voyage Home.
Today, The Search for Spock stands as perhaps the most underrated Star Trek movie,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Star Trek III: The Search For Spock Returning To Cinemas For 40th Anniversary – New Poster Exclusive
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Trekkers, get ready to beam back up to your local cineplex. A classic Star Trek film is about to be given a sparkly new re-release, returning in 4K and ready to prove – once and for all – that the ‘odd-numbered Trek movies are the bad ones’ rule is far from hard and fast. Yes, 1984’s Star Trek III: The Search For Spock turns 40 this year, and to mark that occasion the film will be heading back to the big screen. Along with the re-release, the film has a brand new retro-styled poster from Matt Ferguson, which you can see exclusively here:
And here's the quad poster, for all the fellow Brits:
If you’ve been following Ferguson’s work, be sure to file this one alongside his designs for Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. As for The Search For Spock, it’s the...
And here's the quad poster, for all the fellow Brits:
If you’ve been following Ferguson’s work, be sure to file this one alongside his designs for Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. As for The Search For Spock, it’s the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
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The Star Trek reboot may get another producer after hiring writer Seth Grahame-Smith and Andor director Toby Haynes for the project. Simon Kinberg, who produced the X-Men films, is reportedly in talks with Paramount Pictures to serve as a producer in the new iteration of the franchise. However, fans are not happy with Kinberg’s involvement in the project as his recent portfolio has been largely lackluster.
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Fans shared that Kinberg ruined the X-Men franchise with his involvement and would repeat the same with the new reboot. The sci-fi space series received some recent love with the streaming series, Star Trek Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds.
Fans Say Simon Kinberg’s Involvement Will Ruin Star Trek
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, X-Men producer Simon Kinberg met with Paramount...
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Fans shared that Kinberg ruined the X-Men franchise with his involvement and would repeat the same with the new reboot. The sci-fi space series received some recent love with the streaming series, Star Trek Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds.
Fans Say Simon Kinberg’s Involvement Will Ruin Star Trek
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- 5/22/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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It's easy to get confused in the world of content, because today's platforms are teeming with different series about everything under the sun.
Here are five sci-fi series that a child will enjoy watching while also learning something new.
1. Star Trek: The Next Generation, 1987-1994
In 1987, a new series based on the Star Trek universe was launched. One hundred years after Kirk and Spock, Captain Picard, the navigator Crusher, the android Data and the Klingon Worf set out to explore space.
The Next Generation brought the ideas of the original to perfection and finally shaped the appearance of the universe, introducing much that Star Trek cannot be imagined without. It was the most popular project in the history of the franchise, and it was with The Next Generation that many fans were introduced to Star Trek.
2. Farscape, 1999-2003
No matter how enthusiastic fans are about The Next Generation, they still...
Here are five sci-fi series that a child will enjoy watching while also learning something new.
1. Star Trek: The Next Generation, 1987-1994
In 1987, a new series based on the Star Trek universe was launched. One hundred years after Kirk and Spock, Captain Picard, the navigator Crusher, the android Data and the Klingon Worf set out to explore space.
The Next Generation brought the ideas of the original to perfection and finally shaped the appearance of the universe, introducing much that Star Trek cannot be imagined without. It was the most popular project in the history of the franchise, and it was with The Next Generation that many fans were introduced to Star Trek.
2. Farscape, 1999-2003
No matter how enthusiastic fans are about The Next Generation, they still...
- 5/20/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
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For a comedy, The Big Bang Theory's prequel Young Sheldon ended on a more tragic note than anyone could have expected. For those unfamiliar with the lore of the original series, George Cooper's death came out of nowhere, and they mourned along with the rest of the family for the final episodes.
Those who knew what was coming still held out hope that this death would remain behind the cameras. However, the moment the show ended, fans took to social media with another frightening theory. This time, the target was Sheldon's best friend from the future timeline, Leonard.
Does Leonard Die in The Big Bang Theory?
Luckily for viewers, all of the friends featured in the 12-season sitcom The Big Bang Theory live to see another day after a happy ending. While there are endless possibilities of how their lives could have continued or ended after that,...
Those who knew what was coming still held out hope that this death would remain behind the cameras. However, the moment the show ended, fans took to social media with another frightening theory. This time, the target was Sheldon's best friend from the future timeline, Leonard.
Does Leonard Die in The Big Bang Theory?
Luckily for viewers, all of the friends featured in the 12-season sitcom The Big Bang Theory live to see another day after a happy ending. While there are endless possibilities of how their lives could have continued or ended after that,...
- 5/20/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
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Zoe Saldaña is one of the only actresses in Hollywood who has been part of multiple highest-grossing films. The actress played the role of Neyitri in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, which was the highest-grossing film upon release. She then beat that record with her role as Gamora in Avengers: Endgame. She reprised her role as Neyitri in Avatar: The Way of Water.
Saldaña has been a part of multiple sci-fi film franchises. Apart from the MCU and Avatar, the actress has also appeared as Nyota Uhura in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. However, that was not her first association with the franchise as she played the role of a Trekkie in the Tom Hanks starrer The Terminal. In fact, she did so much research for her role that it made it much easier for her to be cast in Star Trek.
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Saldaña has been a part of multiple sci-fi film franchises. Apart from the MCU and Avatar, the actress has also appeared as Nyota Uhura in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. However, that was not her first association with the franchise as she played the role of a Trekkie in the Tom Hanks starrer The Terminal. In fact, she did so much research for her role that it made it much easier for her to be cast in Star Trek.
Zoe Saldaña Played A Trekkie In Tom Hanks...
- 5/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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This post contains spoilers for "Dune."
In Frank Herbert's "Dune," Mentat Thufir Hawat, the Master of Assassins for House Atreides, trains heir-to-the-throne Paul Atreides in the ways of military strategy and political maneuvering. Exceedingly gifted and cunning, Thufir emerges as an asset for the Atreides, especially during their takeover of Arrakis, the coveted Spice-rich desert planet that the people of Caladan knew very little about. Although Hawat's abilities are tested to the limits after the Atreides find themselves under attack, he successfully orchestrates a raid on Giedi Prime on Duke Leto's orders, striking the Harkonnens where it hurt the most by destroying their illegal spice reserves.
In Denis Villeneuve's "Dune," Stephen McKinley Henderson embodies the role of Thufir with equal parts panache and integrity, sporting a deeply intelligent gaze that turns milky-grey when he channels his abilities, along with a fashionable parasol to beat the heat on Arrakis.
In Frank Herbert's "Dune," Mentat Thufir Hawat, the Master of Assassins for House Atreides, trains heir-to-the-throne Paul Atreides in the ways of military strategy and political maneuvering. Exceedingly gifted and cunning, Thufir emerges as an asset for the Atreides, especially during their takeover of Arrakis, the coveted Spice-rich desert planet that the people of Caladan knew very little about. Although Hawat's abilities are tested to the limits after the Atreides find themselves under attack, he successfully orchestrates a raid on Giedi Prime on Duke Leto's orders, striking the Harkonnens where it hurt the most by destroying their illegal spice reserves.
In Denis Villeneuve's "Dune," Stephen McKinley Henderson embodies the role of Thufir with equal parts panache and integrity, sporting a deeply intelligent gaze that turns milky-grey when he channels his abilities, along with a fashionable parasol to beat the heat on Arrakis.
- 5/20/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
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