Star Trek News

Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine star in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness. Scan with Layar for movie trailer and Vancouver showtimes.

Even though George Takei - whose portrayal of Sulu made him a science fiction legend - said he had not yet had time to catch recently released "Star Trek Into Darkness" due to his busy schedule, he feels John Cho is the "ideal choice" to carry on Sulu's legacy due to the actor's "charm, intelligence, dash and sharpness." "When J.J. Abrams first ... (more)

After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is.

According to the Chicago Sun Times , actor/director William Shatner is in town this weekend to host special screenings of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" May 24 , and May 26 at Hollywood Boulevard Cinema in Woodridge; and May 25 at Hollywood Palms Cinema in Naperville Commenting on the newest entry in the "Star Trek" feature film dynasty, Shatner ... (more)

"The Big Bang Theory" showrunner Bill Prady, original "Star Trek" castmember Nichelle Nichols and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" star Chase Masterson also have endorsed "The Star Wolf." Leonard Nimoy and other big names in the sci-fi arena have endorsed a new project from original Stark Trek writers David Gerrold and DC Fontana and producer David C.

Like most blockbuster summer movies, " Star Trek Into Darkness " sells escapism.

Stan Lee, founder of Marvel Entertainment Inc., poses next to a Spider-Man model in his office in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., in this file photo taken on Dec.

The starship Enterprise is well-known to viewers of the iconic Star Trek TV series and visitors to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, where the original model is on display in the gift shop.

TAKE A SEAT: Fans of the 'Star Trek' franchise are invited to check out set chairs used by LeVar Burton as Lt.

Given my seriously low expectations based on the 2009 film - which had been little more than an ignorant, irrelevant, and corrupted taxidermist's idea of Star Trek - the only reason I went to see "Star Trek: Into Darkness" is that I came into a free ticket.

After seeing the rousing new, immensely entertaining " Star Trek Into Darkness", you may have an urge to rediscover some classic "Star Trek" episodes, or simply seek them out them for the first time if you are a newcomer brought into the Trek universe by the J.J. Abrams' movies.

From left, Chris Pine stars as Kirk, Zoe Saldana as Uhura and Zachary Quinto as Spock in 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions.

Ross Ridenoure , chief nuclear officer of the San Onofre nuclear power plant, and workers stood by one of the two new generators that will be installed in the complex.

Zoe Saldana arrives at the LA premiere of "Star Trek Into Darkness" at The Dolby Theater on May 14, in LA.

Now Trekkies can take a look back in time to the original USS Enterprise in the book "Beyond the Clouds: The Lifetime Trek of Walter 'Matt' Jefferies, Artist and Visionary" , by Richard L. Jefferies.

In addition to Philly Beer Week , Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con is scheduled for May 30 to June 2. Comic Con, which will be at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, will feature Q&A sessions with "Star Trek" icon William Shatner , comic book creator Stan Lee , actor Henry Winkler and others.

Paying homage to an iconic franchise like Star Trek isn't an easy thing to do but JJ Abrams and crew have certainly tried from obvious shout-outs to the Original Series to the more subtle nuances such as bringing certain figures known for their own attachment to the Trek-verse. The best way to do that is by cameo appearances by key personnel who ... (more)

The Enterprise is in flight again! Luckily, although the Star Trek series has a very discerning history via television and in theaters, you don't have to actually be a Star Trek fan or 'trekkie' if you're up on the vernacular, to enjoy this latest installment.

In his second voyage as 'Star Trek's' Capt. James T. Kirk, Chris Pine is more at ease in the iconic role.

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