It was on this day in 1931 that Leonard Nimoy was born. While he would have a varied career, across multiple forms of media, he will always be remembered worldwide for his legendary portrayal of Spock on Star Trek. Nimoy first played the character in the original Star...
William Shatner, who played the iconic Captain James Tiberius Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series and seven Star Trek films, turns 89 years young today. Born on March 22, 1931 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, William Shatner began his career as a Shakespearean stage performer in Stratford, Canada...
Star Trek: Kirk Fu Manual, an illustrated instruction guide that breaks down some of Kirk's most popular combat moves, pulls you in with humor and keeps you locked down to the floor with originality and fascinating art.
Today we celebrate and remember the great James Doohan on what would have been his 100th birthday. His iconic portrayal of Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise Montgomery “Scotty” Scott in Star Trek: The Original Series, made him household name. Born James Montgomery Doohan on March 3, 1920...
A chance encounter while on shore leave turns into a love story of a lifetime for James T Kirk. It turns out that finding and keeping love might be harder than star ship battles. Flirtatious banter, phaser-toting action, snappy McCoy/Kirk/Spock chats, heartbreak and an extinction level event all...
Today, on what would have been his 100th birthday, we here at TrekNews.net would like to acknowledge DeForest Kelley. His iconic portrayal of Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy in Star Trek, made him household name and propelled the Georgia-native from a supporting character in the first season of the...
When Theresa Lewis was four years old, she received a visit from Santa Claus. One night on Christmas Eve while peering out her window, she saw a man in Santa’s traditional outfit on the roof of her house with a massive bag over his shoulder. This revelation kept...
On her 87th birthday, we at TrekNews.net would like to wish Star Trek: The Original Series star Nichelle Nichols a very happy birthday. Born in Robbins, Illinois on December 28, 1932, singer, dancer, actress, and writer, Nichelle Nichols starred in all three seasons of TOS along with six...
Dorothy “D.C.” Fontana, best known for work on Star Trek: The Original Series, died in Los Angeles on Monday at the age of 80 years old. Fontana’s Star Trek writing credits include the Original Series episodes “The Enterprise Incident,” “Jorney to Babel,” “This Side of Paradise,” “Tomorrow is...
TrekNews.net recently visited the Star Trek: Original Series Set Tour exhibit located in upstate New York, during the weekend of Trekonderoga. Led by Star Trek superfan and fan film creator James Cawley, the team behind the tour has tirelessly recreated the Stage 9 U.S.S. Enterprise “Desilu” set that the...
Communications all across Enterprise have broken down. Another violent riot among the crew seems unavoidable. At this critical moment, Uhura has a breakthrough. But is it too late? Jody Houser and Silvia Califano turn the volume up from the relative quiet of the previous issue all the way...
William Shatner appearing at the Star Trek Set Tour in New York on Thanksgiving weekend. Have you ever wanted to tour the Enterprise with the man who played Captain James T. Kirk? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to sit down for Thanksgiving dinner with...
After nearly fifty years, legendary Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols has decided to retire from public convention appearances. With her farewell tour currently underway, Nichols will headline her final appearance at the Nichelle Nichols Farewell Celebration in Burbank, Calif. next May. Nichelle Nichols Farewell Celebration The event will...
Today we celebrate the 98th birthday of the late Gene Roddenberry, the man who conceptualized Star Trek and brought it first to TV, and then the big screen – a legacy that lives on today in profound and numerous ways. Those who know Star Trek likely know that...
It’s easy to argue that the most vital time in the history of the Star Trek franchise is the 1970s. As The Original Series was axed off air but sustained in the form of unprecedented fan interest, the future of Star Trek was simultaneously unsure and a sure...
The trinity from TOS – Kirk, Spock and McCoy – land on a planet in the midst of a political crisis. So, of course, logic dictates, at least to Spock, that he run for president. What could possibly go wrong? An issue full of metaphors, sharp dialog, great...
Star Trek: The Motion Picture is coming back to theaters for two nights in September Star Trek’s first leap onto the silver screen, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and will be headed back into theaters for a special two-night engagement. The special...
Fans of Star Trek: The Animated Series have a new offering from Simon & Schuster and CBS Consumer Products to look forward to, as Star Trek: The Official Guide to the Animated Series is set to be released later this year. Written by Aaron Harvey and Rich Schepis,...
It was on this day in 1931 that Leonard Nimoy was born. While he would have a varied career across multiple forms of media, he will always be remembered worldwide for his portrayal of Spock. Nimoy first played the character in the original pilot for The Original Series,...
William Shatner, who played the iconic Captain James Tiberius Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series and seven Star Trek films, turns 88 years young today. Montreal-born actor William Shatner started his career as a Shakespearean stage performer in Stratford, Canada and on Broadway in New York City...
IDW Publishing has announced Star Trek: Year Five. The new comic book series will explore the final year of Kirk, Spock and McCoy’s five-year mission that began with the three seasons of Star Trek: The Original Series, and was carried into the comic series Star Trek: Year Four, which...
Following the release of James T. Kirk Bourbon Whiskey, Ten Forward Vodka and James T. Kirk Bourbon Reserve, Silver Screen Bottling has announced the next installment into their Star Trek-themed beverage line, with Montgomery Scott Blended Scotch Whiskey. The blended scotch whiskey is officially licensed by CBS Consumer...
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