During its initial three-year run (1966-1969) on NBC-TV, one of the defining characteristics of Star Trek (aka Star Trek: The Original Series) was its unabashed optimism about humanity’s future and its relationship to the rest of the cosmos. Here was a science fiction series which proclaimed that by the 23rd century, humankind would all but end war, racism, violence, personal conflict, sexism (well, sort of), and more of our most grievous failings, so that it could soar into the stars as part of a galactic consortium (the United Federation of Planets) of like-minded races and civilizations.

Star Trek: The Original Series

Most science fiction movie franchises that get past six films are fairly impressive. Way back before the MCU blew up in 2012 or the Star Wars sequels began in 2015, sci-fi film franchises generally didn’t get into the double-digits. In fact, the seemingly immortal Planet of the Apes franchise just now released its 10th film overall. Star Wars has 11 theatrical films, but five of those all came out in the last nine years. This summer, the Alien franchise will release its ninth film in very fragmented continuity, which funnily enough, has the subtitle Romulus, a term that was arguably popularized by the scrappiest science fiction franchise of them all — Star Trek.

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Captain Kirk’s long-lost ‘Star Trek’ props up for auction

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	“Star Trek” alum Jonathan Frakes is set to direct sci-fi series “Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime.” He has also joined the producing team.Jonathan Frakes Looks Back at His 'Star Trek' TV Directing Career, From 'Next Generation' to the 'Strange New Worlds'-'Lower Decks' Crossover




	“Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime” has also upped writers David Cormican (“Tokyo Trial”) and Dwayne Hill (“Northern Rescue”) to exec producers and showrunners. The six-episode series is set to go into production at the end of this year in Canada.




	“When the materials for ‘Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime’ were presented to me, I couldn’t help but devour them,”...

‘Star Trek’ Alum Jonathan Frakes to Direct Sci-Fi Adaptation of ‘Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) perished the first time in Star Trek: Nemesis; however, he would have died much earlier in Star Trek: Insurrection had the original script by Michael Piller been utilized. It was bad enough that Data died in Nemesis. No fan has quite gotten over that, especially as he's been brought back so, much like Spock's death, we wonder what the point of his dying was.

Data was originally going to die in Star Trek: Insurrection...at the hand of his captain

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Anton Yelchin was a Russian-born American actor who came into the world on March 11, 1989. On June 19, 2016, he was tragically taken from it. Yelchin moved to the United States with his family when he was six months old. His parents were both professional figure skaters, but he chose a different career. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, his mother said that, shortly after arriving in Los Angeles, a woman approached her, having seen baby Anton, and said, “He’s beautiful. He will be actor.”

‘Star Trek’ icon Anton Yelchin’s cause of death, confirmed

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Throughout "Star Trek," one species that has a makeover on more than one occasion is the battle-hardened race, the Klingons. Originally, they aren't too dissimilar from Romulans when they appear in the original "Star Trek" timeline, before shifting to the more well-known appearance that debuted in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." However, the aliens gained a more aggressive alteration in "Star Trek: Discovery." When facing Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), the warrior race was made up of snaggletoothed monsters, almost devolved from what came before. But it was in Season 2 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" when director Chris Fisher phased back to the more popular design.

Why The Klingons Look So Different On Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

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 Star Trek fans are reacting to the return of the franchise’s most divisive character.In recent year,s fans have been treated to several spin-offs, including Star Trek Discovery and Star Trek: Picard, starring Sir Patrick Stewart. Now, Star Trek: Prodigy – an animated series created by Kevin and Dan Hageman – is whetting the appetite of Trekkies.The series follows a group of young aliens in the 24th century who find the abandoned starship Protostar and learn about Starfleet, and the ninth episode of its second season, which was released on Paramount+ earlier this month, featured a surprise in the form...

Star Trek fans react as ‘most despised character’ returns for spin-off series

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Evans Evans also had her breakout role in the 1967 film 'Bonnie and Clyde.'

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Star Trek star Chris Pine shares his thoughts on returning for a fourth installment of the timeless sci-fi franchise. Chris Pine discusses playing a mature Captain Kirk at ACE Comic Con 2024. Fans still eagerly await news on the uncertain Star Trek 4 film development. Pine is curious about the...

Chris Pine on the Notion of Playing a Mature Version of Captain Kirk

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Set your phaser to stun because the shock of this news might do just that. Soon, a very lucky (and deep-pocketed) fan could get their hands on a phaser and communicator used by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) in Star Trek: The Original Series. Fans heading to San Diego Comic-Con, however, will get a chance to see the props in person beginning Monday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. They report that the props have been authenticated and will be on display at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego.

These Pieces of 'Star Trek' History Will Be Auctioned, But First See Them at SDCC

What a Cartoon! returns on July 29 at 6:00 PM with 48 original shorts, including ones that inspired shows like Family Guy. Each short was created by individual artists without studio interference, setting the stage for iconic Cartoon Network series. Featuring animators from around the world, like Bruno Bozzetto and...

A Long-Forgotten Cartoon Network Series Is Coming Back to TV

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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	A original phaser and communicator used by William Shatner’s James T. Kirk on the 1960s NBC series will be on display starting Monday at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego. The iconic props, created in 1966, have not been seen in more than 50 years, organizers say, and will be available to purchase through auction.




	Don Hillenbrand, a veteran Star Trek prop collector and researcher, has authenticated the phaser and communicator using a “screen-matching” method that identifies unique details and flaws on the props to...

Now You Can Own Captain Kirk’s Original ‘Star Trek’ Phaser (Exclusive)

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Star Trek EP Alex Kurtzman and Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies will appear together at SDCC panel.

Star Trek, Doctor Who Announce Surprise Comic-Con Team-Up

In the 1960s, science fiction television was changed forever by two brilliant shows, one in the U.S. and the other in the U.K. In 1963, Doctor Who revolutionized the nature of the family sci-fi serial on television, Then, in 1966, Star Trek changed the game with the first episodic sci-fi series aimed at adults with continuing characters. Six decades later, Doctor Who has outgrown its “kid show” origins, while Star Trek extended to with various spinoffs into nearly every demographic imaginable. Together, Who and Trek represent the stalwarts for what TV sci-fi can accomplish. Plus, both franchises possess similar philosophical DNA: the ethical dilemmas faced by members of Starfleet very often share parallels with the troubles encountered by the Doctor and their companions.

The 2 Longest-Running Sci-Fi Shows Ever Are Finally Teaming Up

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All Chip Caray ever wanted to do was call Chicago Cubs games like his famous grandfather once did. The third generation of famous Caray broadcasters is now in his second season calling games for the St. Louis Cardinals, a franchise his grandfather Harry use to pound many Budweisers in the booth, occasionally losing his shirt in the process. Hey! Now, Caray is straddled with one Jim Edmonds. Oof!

Jim Edmonds' broadcast partner Chip Caray tried, and failed, to save him from himself

Grab the ornament at SDCC and be sure to get a glimpse of their other Star Trek offerings!. This year at San Diego Comic-Con, July 25-28, fans will have the chance to purchase highly sought-after event exclusives and more limited-edition fandom must-haves from the Hallmark For All Fankind Booth #3348!

Hallmark to Release Exclusive U.S.S. Enterprise-B (Nexus Damage) Keepsake Ornament

You've seen them in a live-action feature film, you've seen them in a hit HBO series, and now, you'll be able to see the Watchmen of Alan Moore's classic graphic novel of the same name in the all-new animated movie, Watchmen: Chapter I. The first of a two-part saga that will directly adapt the groundbreaking story, Watchmen: Chapter I is set to present the darkly satirical superhero world like never before. All your favorite characters are here, while the vigilante detective known as Rorschach (Titus Welliver) tries to uncover a deadly conspiracy that could change the world forever.

The 7 Things You Need to Know About the Animated 'Watchmen' Movie

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Zoe Saldaña once opened up about why she thought starring in another sci-fi film like ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ might’ve been a bad career move. Films like Guardians of the Galaxy and James Cameron’s Avatar franchise gave actor Zoe Saldaña a reputation for doing sci-fi movies. And initially, it was a reputation she wasn’t sure would do well for her career.

Zoe Saldaña Was Afraid of Being Typecast in Sci-Fi Movies After ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

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The reason for killing off James Kirk in Star Trek Enterprise still makes no sense

Star Trek Generations brought together the franchise's past and present for one unique film outing in 1994. Featuring various members of the original series and the...

The reason for killing off James Kirk in Star Trek Enterprise still makes no sense

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