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While 2013 will undoubtedly be a huge year for the Star Trek franchise with the release of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek sequel Into Darkness, 2012 had its own share of headline stories. From the leaked set photos to TNG’s 25th anniversary and the first two season’s release on Blu-ray — 2012 will be remembered as a year of speculation, anticipation and new horizons.
Join us as we look back on some of the biggest stories (in no particular order) from the past year, as hand-picked by the TrekNews.net staff.
All Five Star Trek Captains Together for the First Time
Leaked Photos from the Set of Star Trek Sequel
‘Sherlock’ Star Benedict Cumberbatch Cast as Star Trek Sequel Villain
President Obama Gives a Vulcan Salute with Nichelle Nichols
Cast of Star Trek: TNG Reunites at Calgary Expo to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
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Leonard Nimoy Welcomes Space Shuttle Enterprise to New York
Google Doodle Celebrates Star Trek’s 46th Anniversary
Walter Koenig Receives His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame + Exclusive Photos
Star Trek: Enterprise Coming to Blu-ray in 2013 + Possible Cover Art
WATCH: Second Teaser Trailer for STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS [UPDATED]
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Honorable Mention
Star Trek Online Goes Free-to-Play on January 17th
Leonard Nimoy to Cameo on ‘Big Bang Theory’
PICS: More Leaked Photos of Zachary Quinto as Spock on the Set of Star Trek 2
Star Trek Sequel Wraps + Complete Roundup of News, Rumors & Photos
New “Into Darkness” Photo: Kirk and Spock Face Off Against Film’s Villain + Possible Name Revealed
What was your favorite story this year? Tell us in the comments section below.
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