Will Stape, Author at TREKNEWS.NET | Your daily dose of Star Trek news and opinion

Will Stape

Will is an Emmy Award nominated screenwriter, book author and content producer. He's written for magazines, the web and for several highly respected TV shows, most notably for the Star Trek franchise. Will penned episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine, and he was one of the few freelancers to work on episodes for both landmark Hollywood series, born of visionary Gene Roddenberry. He's pitched to Star Trek: Voyager, Deep Space Nine & for USA Network's show, Stephen King's The Dead Zone. His articles & celebrity interviews appear in national magazines, websites, newspapers and he's written extensively for publications such as: Yahoo! News, McCall's Quilter's Home, American Chronicle, Bayonne Style, OMG, Shine, Hudson Reporter, The Last Reel & Sci-Fi Pulse. His new book, Star Trek Sex: Analyzing The Most Sexually Charged Episodes Of The Original Series, is published by Bearmanor Media. You can follow Will on Twitter @willstape and @LaughTrek.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - A 30 Year Enterprise

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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – A 30 Year Enterprise

Syndicated television re-launches a sci-fi legend with Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987 Star Trek: Discovery debuted on CBS on September 24, 2017....

Will StapeSeptember 29, 2017

Quentin Tarantino Prefers 'Star Trek' Over 'Star Wars, Discusses How He'd Direct It

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Quentin Tarantino Prefers ‘Star Trek’ Over ‘Star Wars,’ Discusses How He’d Direct It

Imagine, a parallel dimension full of rare, exotic pleasure. For one shining moment, let us perchance to dream a little dream… Captain Kirk rampaging...

Will StapeSeptember 16, 2017

Writing For 'Star Trek: The Next Generation': My First Script Sale In TNG's Final Season

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Writing For ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’: My First Script Sale In TNG’s Final Season

It was 1994. President Bill Clinton held the White House and the hip television show was The Simpsons on FOX. Another popular television show...

Will StapeSeptember 11, 2017

Let’s Do 'The Time Warp' Into the 'Star Trek: Discovery' Cast's Past

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Let’s Do ‘The Time Warp’ Into the ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Cast’s Past

“It’s just a jump to the left. And then a step to the right. Let’s do the Time Warp again!” – The Time Warp...

Will StapeAugust 20, 2017

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Star Trek’s Funniest Episodes: From ‘The Original Series’ to ‘Enterprise’ and Beyond

It’s never good to over analyze those special things in life which simply make us happy. Thankfully, it’s a simple equation to balance. For...

Will StapeJuly 31, 2017

Who's On First? Star Trek's Stellar First Officers

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Who’s On First? Star Trek’s Stellar First Officers

“Who’s on first?” – Abbott & Costello Classic Comedy Routine Comedy crystallizes special times in our lives. It vividly captures moments like no other...

Will StapeJuly 10, 2017

[TNG @ 30] Data v Pulaski: The Next Generation's Artificial Intelligence Debate

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[TNG at 30] Data vs. Pulaski: The Next Generation’s Artificial Intelligence Debate

Imagine Gene Roddenberry’s sci-fi universe without its famous Star Trek tech. Can’t? No surprise. Techie toys such as the ship’s computer, tricorders, transporters, hyposprays,...

Will StapeJuly 6, 2017

[TNG at 30] "The Price" of Being Counselor Troi

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[TNG at 30] “The Price” of Being Counselor Troi

You’d think sitting next to one of Starfleet’s top dogs on a flagship, Galaxy Class vessel would count for more, but Marina Sirtis as...

Will StapeJune 9, 2017

The Wonder Women Of Star Trek: The Next Generation

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The Wonder Women of Star Trek: The Next Generation

It’s official, loyal comic fans who believe in Paradise Island (aka Themyscira) — your long wait is over! Gal Gadot is our new Wonder...

Will StapeJune 2, 2017

[TNG at 30] John Ritter 'Next Generation' Parody

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[TNG at 30] John Ritter’s ‘Next Generation’ Parody From 1992

Fans of television variety shows like Saturday Night Live, In Living Color and MADTV are more than familiar with the sketch programs poking fun...

Will StapeMay 26, 2017

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[TNG at 30] The Celebrity Super-Fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation

Super Fans impress as a special breed. For the dedicated among us following a dream of life’s specialized pursuits too much or too extreme...

Will StapeMay 19, 2017

[TNG at 30] Remembering SNL's 1994 Next Gen/Love Boat Mashup

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[TNG at 30] Flashback To SNL’s 1994 Next Gen/Love Boat Mashup

Captain Picard’s Love Boat Actor Chris Pine recently appeared on an episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, as a very Shatner-esqe version of Captain...

Will StapeMay 9, 2017

[TNG at 30] Star Trek: The Next Generation's Oft Neglected Type I Phaser

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[TNG at 30] Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Oft Neglected Type I Phaser

Set phasers to stun. Fire phasers! Lock phasers on target & await my command. Phaser on overload! The best diplomat is a fully-loaded phaser...

Will StapeMay 6, 2017

[TNG at 30] The Secret Life of 'Trek' Pets

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[TNG at 30] The Secret Life of Star Trek Pets

O Spot, the complex levels of behavior you display Connote a fairly well-developed cognitive array. And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do...

Will StapeApril 27, 2017

[TNG at 30] Ten Forward: Where Guinan Knows Your Name

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[TNG at 30] Ten Forward: Where Guinan Knows Your Name

“Ten Forward is the hub of the ship’s social activity. Everyone on board comes here.” – Jean-Luc Picard, 2366 (“The Offspring”) Jazzed to graduate...

Will StapeApril 20, 2017

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[TNG at 30] Risa: Posh Upscale Resort Or Raunchy Sex Club?

The Horga’hn is the Risian symbol of sexuality. To own one is to call forth its powers. To display it is to announce you’re...

Will StapeApril 11, 2017

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“The City On The Edge Of Forever” At 50

As a kid watching Star Trek on New York’s WPIX in my home state of New Jersey, I can recall being really excited when...

Will StapeApril 6, 2017

[TNG at 30] Looking At The Star Trek: TNG Interactive Technical Manual From 1994

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[TNG at 30] Looking At The Star Trek: TNG Interactive Technical Manual From 1994

“The Interactive Technical Manual for approved Federation visitors and Starfleet personnel is now active on this terminal. Please indicate whether you wish to resume...

Will StapeApril 5, 2017

Star Trek Healthcare - 24th Century Medical Marvels

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[TNG at 30] Star Trek Healthcare – 24th Century Medical Marvels

From The Legendary Bones & Dancing Dr. Crusher to Animal Loving Dr. Phlox – Star Trek Boasts Great Healthcare Healthcare looms as the pressing...

Will StapeMarch 28, 2017

Next Generation Trepidation: How A Funny Looking Enterprise and Its Bald Captain Made Me Nearly Hate TNG

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[TNG at 30] Next Generation Trepidation: How A Funny Looking Enterprise and Its Bald Captain Made Me Nearly Hate TNG

Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of Will Stape’s ongoing series, looking back at the thirtieth anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation. As...

Will StapeMarch 21, 2017

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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION – A 30 Year Enterprise

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Quentin Tarantino Prefers ‘Star Trek’ Over ‘Star Wars,’ Discusses How He’d Direct It

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Writing For ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’: My First Script Sale In TNG’s Final Season

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Let’s Do ‘The Time Warp’ Into the ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Cast’s Past

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Star Trek’s Funniest Episodes: From ‘The Original Series’ to ‘Enterprise’ and Beyond

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Who’s On First? Star Trek’s Stellar First Officers

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[TNG at 30] Data vs. Pulaski: The Next Generation’s Artificial Intelligence Debate

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[TNG at 30] “The Price” of Being Counselor Troi

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The Wonder Women of Star Trek: The Next Generation

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[TNG at 30] John Ritter’s ‘Next Generation’ Parody From 1992

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[TNG at 30] The Celebrity Super-Fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation

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[TNG at 30] Flashback To SNL’s 1994 Next Gen/Love Boat Mashup

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[TNG at 30] Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Oft Neglected Type I Phaser

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[TNG at 30] The Secret Life of Star Trek Pets

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[TNG at 30] Ten Forward: Where Guinan Knows Your Name

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[TNG at 30] Risa: Posh Upscale Resort Or Raunchy Sex Club?

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“The City On The Edge Of Forever” At 50

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[TNG at 30] Looking At The Star Trek: TNG Interactive Technical Manual From 1994

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[TNG at 30] Star Trek Healthcare – 24th Century Medical Marvels

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[TNG at 30] Next Generation Trepidation: How A Funny Looking Enterprise and Its Bald Captain Made Me Nearly Hate TNG

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