10 Biggest Star Trek Stories of 2012

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

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]

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

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