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The Star Trek universe has grown by leaps and bounds since the first episode aired on September 8, 1966. The fan-favorite series is famous for depicting a future where mankind has come to find peace. Humanity now traveled the stars seeking new life and new civilizations. Star Trek has given the world of pop culture quite a few different heroes. Star Trek is nearly 60 years old, and the science fiction saga created by Gene Roddenberry only lasted this long because of its heroes.

With Star Trek, its villains are often mere ideas, misunderstood alien creatures, or entire races created as a metaphorical allegory. Still, Captain Kirk, Spock, Jean-Luc Picard, or Seven of Nine transcend even their own heroic status when they come face-to-face with a real villain. From Khan Noonien Singh to the nameless Borg, Star Trek's villains may not be as iconic as that other space franchise, but they nonetheless...

Mary Katrantzou is one of Greece’s leading fashion designers. After studying briefly in the United States, Katrantzou transferred to London and launched her eponymous brand at London Fashion Week.

The brand has collaborated with household names like Topshop and Longchamp for sell-out collections. Mary Katrantzou has earned the nickname ‘Queen of Prints’ with every collection having its unique print story.

In October 2014, Vogue unveiled the collaboration between Adidas Originals and designer Mary Katrantzou. Drawing inspiration from track shoes worn by medalists in the 1970s and 1980s, Katrantzou reimagined Adidas’s classic designs with bold colors and gold hardware. The collection featured body-hugging zip-up dresses and pullovers made from neoprene and printed mesh, showcasing abstract florals, stripes, and laces.

Greek fashion designer Mary Katrantzou, known as the ‘Queen of Prints,’ captivates with her signature bold and unique print designs (Credit: Gary Mitchell / Ipa / INSTARimages)

Katrantzou is famous for her hyper-realistic...

On November 17, 2024, Star Trek fans were delighted by the surprise short film 765874 - Unification. Released by The Roddenberry Archive, this short film was timed to be released in honor of the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: Generations, which opened in theaters on November 18, 1994. The seventh film in the Star Trek franchise bridged the gap between Star Trek: The Original Series by having Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) meet Captain Jean-Luc Piccard (Patrick Stewart) and concluded with Kirk's death. 30 years later, 765874 - Unification not only looks to provide an epilogue for Star Trek: Generations but does a similar purpose to that film, uniting various corners of the Star Trek franchise, including The Kelvin timeline films and Star Trek: Discovery.

The short film follows the spirit of James T. Kirk in the afterlife following his death in Star Trek: Generations and was created by the VFX studio Otoy. William Shatner reprises...

Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Mr. Spock ( Leonard Nimoy) finally receive closure as a new short film celebrates the 30th anniversary of Star Trek Generations. During the 10-minute movie, which is titled 765874 Unification, Trekkies are treated to a what-could-have-been scenario as Kirk traverses the Nexus. Unification (below) combines live-action imagery with CGI, and both Shatner along with Nimoys widow, Susan Bay, served as producers on the new flick released by the Roddenberry Archive and Otoy.

The film begins with Kirks good friend, Gary Mitchell (Gary Lockwood) from Star Trek: The Original Series, who has already been infected by the U.S.S Enterprises contact with the Great Barrier in the television series' Shatner-led pilot, Where No Man Has Gone Before. Gary closes his eerie eyes, which reflect the god-like power he receives in that same episode thanks to his high ESPer rating. Afteward, Kirk from Generations begins a journey across the Nexus,...

The 1994 film Star Trek: Generations showed us the final moments in the life of Captain James T. Kirk, as played by William Shatner. In the 2016 film Star Trek Beyond, we learned that Kirk’s great friend Spock, as played by Leonard Nimoy, had passed away, acknowledging the fact that Nimoy himself passed away in 2014. The newly released Star Trek short film 765874 – Unification, which was created by the VFX studio Otoy, catches up with Kirk in the afterlife in the moments after his Star Trek: Generations death and takes him on a trip through space and time so he can be reunited with Spock in the last moments of his life. It’s a sweet idea, and you can check it out in the embed above.

I am a fan of the Star Trek movies, but I have barely seen any of the TV shows, so I’m not well-versed enough...

In a thrilling update for Star Trek enthusiasts, the Roddenberry Archive has released a new short film titled “Unification,” bringing back some beloved faces from the original series.

This production, in collaboration with Otoy, continues to honor the legacy of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.

“Unification” is not just any short film; it stands out by bringing William Shatner back to the screen as Captain Kirk. Shatner reprises his iconic role in a reflective piece about Kirk’s past experiences.

The film employs a mix of archival footage and CGI to portray a younger Kirk, a technical marvel that allows Shatner to embody the character once more, despite his age.

Interestingly, Sam Witwer steps in alongside Shatner, adding a fresh element to the portrayal of Kirk.

The narrative culminates in a poignant scene where Kirk and Spock, suffering from illness, watch a sunrise together.

The role of Spock is gracefully handled by Lawrence Selleck,...

When it comes to sci-fi franchises that have stood the test of time, there's little that competes with Star Trek. Star Trek: The Original Series started up back in 1966, and the cast and crew are still celebrated for it all these years later.

The Roddenberry Archive, which is dedicated to preserving the memory of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, has been keeping the hype going by producing a series of short films in conjunction with Otoy. The latest short, titled "Unification," is special, since it features the return of multiple cast members from The Original Series. Watch it above!

"Unification" is an abstract, contemplative short that seems to be about Captain Kirk thinking back on his life. William Shatner, who played Kirk for years, returns for the short, although actor Sam Witwer also stands in for him. The short ends with Kirk and an ailing Spock admiring a sunrise together.

The lore around Star Trek's pilot is fascinating, as the one that everyone saw originally was actually the second one filmed. The original was called The Cage and it featured a vastly different array of characters than the one that made it to air. That one is called "Where No Man Has Gone Before" and it succeeded where the original failed.

A major reason for that was the casting. We've talked before about how William Shatner didn't feature as James Kirk in the original pilot, instead having Jeffrey Hunter play Christopher Pike. A change that made the Star Trek series truly take hold in the modern zeitgeist. Yet, one of the other big additions that often gets overlooked is the casting around Shatner.

Namely, the guest stars. In this case, the performance of Gary Lockwood as Gary Mitchell. Lockwood's turn as Mitchell, a friend of Kirk who starts to...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is starting to bring back legacy characters from Star Trek: The Original Series. It has already brought back Scotty, played by Scottish actor Martin Quinn, Sam Kirk, played by Dan Jeannotte, and Cillian O'Sullivan who will be portraying Dr. Roger Korby, Nurse Christine Chapel's ill-fated fiance. So the announcement at New York Comic Con [via Whatculture] of Rhys Darby [Our Flag Means Death and Flight of the Conchords] joining season three for a guest starring part in a legacy role has fans scratching their heads as there are so many possibilities as to who this actor could be playing.

The announcement on Star Trek on Paramount+'s X page met with a great deal of enthusiasm from fans who begn speculating who this character could be portraying. Some mistakenly guessed Roger Korby, but there were also guesses for Trelane, which got the majority of votes, Gary Mitchell, Dr. Piper from his...

Star Trek's iconic opening monologue sets the tone for exploration and learning in a future of optimistic human space travel. The phrase "Where No Man Has Gone Before" originated in Tos and was continued in Tng with a more gender-inclusive update. Both Tos and Tng are available to stream on Paramount+, showcasing diverse crews navigating space exploration missions.

One of Star Trek's most famous phrases actually has multiple iterations and multiple meanings. Nearly every episode of Star Trek: The Original Series begins with an opening speech recited by William Shatner that ends with the phrase: "To boldly go where no man has gone before." This speech during Tos's title sequence describes the overall plot of the show, making it easier for a viewer to jump in and easily follow any episode. This made sense for the episodic television of the 1960s, but it has since become so iconic...

Star Trek #19 delves into the fear and mystery surrounding god-like beings in the universe, exploring the impact they have on mortals. The story emphasizes the importance of gods remaining hidden to avoid inciting fear and aggression from lower life forms. The Organians take on a disguise to conceal their true power, showcasing the rationality behind gods avoiding direct contact with mortals.

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek #19!

The Star Trek universe is full of species that strike fear into the hearts of Federation citizens, but the most feared of all will blow fans minds. Species like the Borg or the JemHadar are scary and feared throughout the galaxy. Yet in Star Trek #19, as TLir, the last of the Organians, reflects on their life, they reveal another species is an even bigger potential threat.

Star Trek #19 is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Megan Levens. Prior to incorporating as a Vulcan,...

Star Trek #500 will feature seven new stories, celebrate landmark moments, and hint towards a major crossover event in 2025. Idw's Star Trek comics have been a hit with fans and critics, crafting some of the best stories in the franchise's history. The upcoming Star Trek #500 will offer something for every fan, showcasing diverse storytelling from light-hearted tales to universe-shaking events.

The Star Trek universe will soon experience another galaxy-spanning crossover event, and the seeds will be planted in the landmark Star Trek #500. In late 2022, Idw released Star Trek #400. Among other things, the book seeded the god war that nearly destroyed the universe in Day of Blood. The books creative teams have hinted that something big is coming, and it hits in Star Trek #500.

Idw shared a first look at Star Trek #500 with the Nerdist. The over-sized special will feature seven all-new stories, from a variety of creators, including not only the current creative teams,...

Star Trek faces a new god-killing menace, with the Pleroma, realm of the gods, at risk of destruction. Science Officer T'Lir warns Sisko that Kahless' campaign against the gods has caused anomalies and endangers god-like beings. Sisko and the Theseus crew must save the universe and curb the damage caused by Kahless and Lore's threats to the Pleroma.

The Pleroma, Star Trek’s realm of the gods, faces destruction as a new god-killing menace rears its head. Idw’s new line of Star Trek comics kicked off with a franchise spanning god war, culminating in Day of Blood. While the dust has barely settled from the event, new threats to the galaxy’s god-like beings are on the horizon, as seen in a preview for Star Trek #19.

Idw shared a first look at Star Trek #19 with League of Comics Geeks. The issue, written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Megan Levens,...

Star Trek lore is forever changed with the introduction of the Pleroma, a dimension where god-like beings reside. In Star Trek #16, Sisko is sent back to reality by the Prophets and is told he is not welcome in the Pleroma. The Pleroma is a major development in the Star Trek franchise, providing a place for god-like beings and expanding the universe.

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek #16!

Star Trek lore has changed forever with the introduction of the mysterious Pleroma. The Star Trek universe is chock-full of cosmic beings, entities so powerful they appear as gods to lesser mortals. Among these species are the Q and the Prophets, and they have been shown to fight from time to time. Now, in Star Trek #16, fans are introduced to the “Pleroma,” a dimension where these beings dwell.

Star Trek #16, written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Marcus To, kicks...

Star Trek #16 teases the possibility of a second god war involving all cosmic beings in the franchise. Lore's ascension to godhood and Kahless still being at large are unresolved plot threads from the first god war, and could factor into the next one. The next god war, if it happens, will involve many more players and may spell the end of the Star Trek universe.

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek #16!

Star Trek is setting up a second god war, and this time it will involve Every cosmic being in the franchise. In 2022, Idw inaugurated their new line of Star Trek comics with the epic “god war” story, which came to a head in the crossover event Day of Blood. While the dust may have settled from that conflict, Star Trek #16 teases the war is far from over–and it may be even bigger next time.

The seeds for the...

Captain Kirk's biggest regret was having to kill his friend Gary Mitchell, but it was ultimately a misunderstanding. Kirk had to notify Mitchell's family of his death, which he considered the hardest thing he ever had to do. Unfortunately, Kirk never learned that Mitchell had actually survived and thrived, causing a heart-wrenching tragedy.

Captain Kirk’s biggest Star Trek regret was a misunderstanding he took to his grave. In Captain Kirk’s first episode, he had to make a difficult decision regarding one of his best friends, Gary Mitchell: kill him, or let him go on a rampage across the galaxy. In the end, Kirk killed him, and as revealed in Star Trek: Mission’s End #2, it was one of the hardest things he ever had to do–but in the end, it was a misunderstanding.

Star Trek: Mission’s End #2 was written by Ty Templeton and drawn by Steve Molnar.

No amount of superlatives for "2001: A Space Odyssey" could ever capture just how influential Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece truly was. Over 50 years after first arriving in theaters, countless filmmakers have cited the 1968 classic as the reason they pursued a career in the arts in the first place. Decades-long movie fans and freshman films students alike can appreciate its historical significance ... while also acknowledging that, quite frankly, the epic remains every bit as entertaining as it was divisive and controversial during its original release.

Given its significance in pop culture and film history overall, it's no surprise that interest in "A Space Odyssey" has hardly waned over the decades. That most certainly applies to the cast of the film, the intrepid group of actors who (along with the cutting-edge visuals) made countless viewer buy into the epic journey across the stars authored by Kubrick and co-writer Arthur C. Clarke. Of course,...

Spock's new Starfleet rank brings his journey full circle, as he returns to being a science officer aboard the Defiant. Spock's predecessor, Gary Mitchell, also played a role in the recent god war and Mitchell's death sparked a galaxy-wide conflict. Spock's new role as a science officer allows him to study the ex-Borg drone Hugh and gain valuable information for the Federation.

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #8!

Spock’s new Starfleet rank brings an original Star Trek death full circle. Spock was an integral part of the franchise’s recent god war, helping Captains Sisko and Worf turn back Kahless’ rampage. Now, as the dust from Day of Blood settles, Spock has seemingly returned to Starfleet for the first time in decades in Star Trek: Defiant #8, in a role he knows very well. There are echoes of the past in Spock’s new rank as well.

Star Trek:...

The recent god war in Star Trek shook the franchise, with the Klingon Emperor Kahless leading a terror crusade against god-like beings. Captain Benjamin Sisko and his crew, aided by the Bajoran Prophets, were able to stop Kahless and bring the god war to an end. The story revealed important revelations about the Star Trek franchise, including the total cover-up of Discovery's mission and Worf's transformation into a great captain.

Star Trek’s recent 'God War' has rocked the franchise to its core, changing the game for the most devoted students of Trek lore. The Klingon Emperor Kahless, in a bid to fulfill the promise of his namesake, began a crusade of terror against the god-like beings of the Star Trek universe. Gary Mitchell and the Crystalline Entities all fell to Kahless’ rampage. Yet hope was not lost: the Bajoran Prophets sent Captain Benjamin Sisko back to our plane...

Warning: This post contains spoilers for season 4, episode 7 of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

The newest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," called "A Few Badgeys More," sees the return of three of the show's more notorious villains, all of them sentient computers or artificial life forms. The first villain is Peanut Hamper (Kether Donohue), a small, floating robotic exocomp who was once a Starfleet officer but who betrayed her rank and discovered deceit and villainy were a better way to get the power she wanted. The second is Agimus (Jeffrey Combs), a malevolent computer whose programming broke and led him toward the path of world domination. Both Peanut Hamper and Agimus are currently incarcerated in a Starfleet rehabilitation prison designed specially for evil machines that go rogue. Evidently, villainous computers are common enough to warrant such a facility.

The third villain is, as the title notes, Badgey (Jack McBrayer), an...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 may finally answer a mystery that started 57 years ago in Star Trek: The Original Series. Lieutenant James T. Kirk has integrated seamlessly into the crew of the USS Enterprise and has links to other characters, including Lt. LA'an Noonien-Singh. The introduction of Gary Mitchell in season 3 could solve a long-standing question about Kirk's past, and Carol Marcus is speculated to be the "little blonde lab technician" he almost married.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 has the answer to a mystery that began in Star Trek: The Original Series 57 years ago if a pair of pivotal characters appear. Strange New Worlds successfully introduced Lieutenant James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley) and integrated him into the crew of the USS Enterprise commanded by Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount). Even though Kirk is assigned to the USS Farragut as First Officer, James has smoothly fit in on the Enterprise,...

Star Trek series premieres often feature violence and character deaths to set the tone of the show, as seen in "The Original Series" and "Deep Space Nine." Notable character deaths in series premieres include Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell and Dr. Elizabeth Dehner in "The Original Series" and Captain Philippa Georgiou in "Discovery." "Picard" begins with the violent murder of Dahj Asha, launching Admiral Jean-Luc Picard into a mission to save her twin and the galaxy in the 25th century.

Star Trek series premieres introduce new characters, starships, and the premise of the show, but sometimes they also kill off characters and leave a body count behind. Star Trek: The Original Series was heady science fiction for its mid-1960s era, but it was also an action-adventure series to suit the audience and network demands. Shootouts, fist fights, and character deaths were regular occurrences during the original five-year mission of Captain...

Since it began, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has had to strike a delicate balance in its storytelling. As a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, it's been faced with the dual responsibilities of creating compelling television for the modern streaming audience and paying homage to established Star Trek canon. One way that Strange New Worlds has accomplished this mission has been through the introduction of new and existing Star Trek characters. Of the latter, some are well known to all fans, while others may be more obscure to more casual devotees. It looks like the series will continue to reintroduce recognizable figures from The Original Series as it progresses.

In Season 2 finale, Strange New Worlds introduced a young Montgomery Scott to the series as part of its effort to assert its own identity while rooting it in the franchise's established universe. While this can often be exciting, it...

Star Trek #12 is set to reveal the true power level of the Bajoran Prophets, who may be even more powerful than the Q. The Prophets have the ability to withstand Kahless' God-Killer weapon, indicating their immense strength and importance in ending the God War. The Bajoran Prophets' encounter with Q in the comics suggests that they have the capability to defeat the God-Killer, potentially bringing the God War to an end.

Idw's Star Trek has established the power of the Bajoran Prophets at least rivals, if not surpasses, the multidimensional entities known as the Q. One of the most powerful races in Trek, the Q fled our plane of existence to avoid the God War raging across the universe, and the forthcoming Star Trek #12 is set to reveal the true power level of the Prophets, who perhaps hold the key to ending the conflict.

League of Comic Geeks shared a...

The Kelvin Timeline allows for flexibility in introducing classic alien enemies to Captain Kirk and the USS Enterprise, expanding beyond the established Star Trek canon. Fans have speculated that a Trelane and Q Continuum storyline could be explored in Star Trek 4, introducing elements from current TV shows like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. There are various potential enemies that could be featured in a Star Trek 4 movie, including the Gorn, Ferengi, Gary Mitchell, Xindi, Cardassians, Changelings, Klingon Empire, Borg Collective, and Romulans.

Given that anything is possible in J.J. Abrams' Kelvin Timeline, there are various classic alien enemies that Chris Pine's Captain James T. Kirk and the USS Enterprise could face in Star Trek 4. The drastic changes made to the timeline by vengeful Romulan miner Nero (Eric Bana) have meant that the Kelvin Timeline movies needn't be slaves to established Star Trek canon. For example,...

Warning: contains a preview of Star Trek #12, including spoilers for the Day of Blood event!Star Trek's Day of Blood event is about to unleash Sisko's full power, revealing he's beyond even the franchise's other godlike beings. The conclusion of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine saw Sisko ascend to godhood of sorts, but three years later, he was sent back to discover who was killing the franchise’s god-like beings. Now, in Star Trek #12, his true power is on full display for all to see.

Star Trek #12, the final chapter in the historic Day of Blood crossover, will be written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Angel Unzueta. The solicitation for issue 12 reveals that Captain Sisko will be subjected to the God-Killer Array, a fantastic and powerful weapon that has slaughtered some of the universe’s most powerful beings and converted their energy into yet more firepower.

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2.Famously, Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) never married, but he had no shortage of love interests in both his personal and professional lives. Many of Kirk's most important relationships were from before he assumed command of the USS Enterprise, but two particular ex-girlfriends would return to play a big part in his later life. During his five-year mission on the Enterprise, Kirk had no time for serious romantic relationships, with one or two notable exceptions. However, he certainly gained a reputation as a ladies' man during Star Trek: The Original Series.

That reputation also defined Chris Pine's interpretation of Kirk in the J.J. Abrams movies. One of the earliest scenes in Star Trek (2009) saw Kirk attempt to hide from Cadet Nyoyta Uhura (Zoe Saldana) after a one-night stand with her Orion roommate. Star...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #3!As Kahless' god war rages across the Star Trek universe, it has become clear his soldiers are stronger than normal Klingons - and now the reason has been revealed. In Star Trek: Defiant #3, Worf and the crew of the titular ship find themselves faced with Orion pirates. When Worf is grievously injured, the solution comes in the form of the Red Path’s sacrament.

The issue is written by Christopher Cantwell, drawn by Angel Unzueta, colored by Marissa Louise and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Worf, along with Ro Laren and B’Elanna Torres, have been captured by Orion pirates. As the Orions escort them to their cell, they attempt to free themselves. They manage to overpower their captors, but Worf is hit with a phaser blast at point-blank range. Just as Ro and Torres fear the worst, a mysterious Orion woman emerges. She...

The God War raging through Idw Publishing’s new line of Star Trek comics has made for some strange bedfellows, with Worf and Spock becoming official enemies of the Federation. In the pages of the recently-launched Star Trek: Defiant, the two have joined forces to stop Kahless’ fanatical Red Path cult from destroying the universe, and while the pairing might seem odd at first, Defiant writer Christopher Cantwell has offered some insight, showing it is not as weird as fans think.

Speaking with Comic Book Resources, Cantwell explains the thinking between pairing one of Star Trek's most emotionally volatile heroes with its most logical and considered. However, rather than intending to put the two at odds, Cantwell explains that each has a history of playing against the stereotypes of their species, giving them surprising common ground to become a fascinating team:

How great is it to have a Klingon...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek #3!The gods of the Star Trek universe have been redefined, thanks to one fact about Q’s biology. As the god war rages across the galaxy, Q, Star Trek’s omnipotent trickster god, arrives for one last prank on humanity–namely Captain Benjamin Sisko and the crew of the USS Theseus. As the crew works to outwit Q, T’Lir, themself apparently a god-like being, makes a revelation about the biology of the franchise’s gods.

The issue is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, illustrated by Ramon Rosanas and Joe Eisma, colored by Lee Loughridge and lettered by Clayton Cowles. While the rest of his people flee the god-killer, Q cannot resist one more prank on humanity; he picks the Theseus and unleashes chaos, subjecting the crew to wild and outlandish scenarios. Sisko and his crew look for solutions; Scotty says they...

Captain James T. Kirk had a massive impact on the Star Trek franchise, and his lengthy character timeline eventually became the stuff of legend. He debuted as the dashing captain of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek: The Original Series, and continued his legacy through the ages by defining the path of a leader in Star Trek. Though his methods were often contrary to the rule book, Kirk blazed his own trail and the many events of his life were an inspiration for future generations of Starfleet officers. From birth to death, James Kirk was the glue that held the Star Trek franchise together.

While he was far from the first captain of the Enterprise, Kirk's unique methodology revolutionized the way a starship captain approached leadership, and he was almost always right in the end. Kirk's five-year Enterprise missions saw him conquer some of the grandest adventures in the galaxy,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek #3!Wesley Crusher has thus far been absent from Star Trek’s unfolding god-war, but the latest issue of Idw’s new Star Trek comic hints he may have a role to play. Wesley, last seen on-screen during Star Trek: Picard’s second season finale, is a member of the immensely powerful Travelers, and can journey through space and time with but a thought. Such abilities are likely to put him in the god-killer’s crosshairs, and Star Trek #3 hints he may get involved with the mission to stop their killing spree.

A mysterious force is killing the godlike beings of the Star Trek universe; among the casualties so far are Gary Mitchell and the Crystalline Entities. To help discover the culprit, the Prophets send Captain Benjamin Sisko back to our plane of existence. Starfleet welcomes him back, but with some conditions, one of which...

2022 has been a banner year for Star Trek in both television and comics, and the stakes for the entire franchise have been redefined. This year saw the second season of Star Trek: Picard, the third of Star Trek: Lower Decks and the second half of Prodigy’s first season; it also saw the premiere of Strange New Worlds, which drew nearly universal acclaim from fans and critics. Just as the franchise returned to form on television, it made a roaring comeback in the comics as well.

This year, Idw published the landmark Star Trek #400. This book served as a touchstone for a reinvigoration of the franchise in comics. It seeded a number of exciting and forthcoming titles as well as being a glorious celebration of Star Trek history. This book led into the launch of the new Star Trek series, which is changing the face of the galaxy and giving...

The last words of former USS Enterprise officer Gary Mitchell confirms the true nature of the Star Trek universe’s biggest threat. Something, or someone, is killing the franchise’s godlike beings - Gary Mitchell among them - and in the landmark Star Trek #400, released by Idw Publishing, readers see his last moments. Gary confronts the threat head-on, and with his dying breath, gives shocking insight into the franchise’s newest and most terrifying villain.

Gary Mitchell has only made one canonical, on-screen appearance, in the classic series episode “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” Gary, who was a longtime friend of Kirk’s as well as one of his senior officers, was exposed to a mysterious form of energy when the Enterprise breached the Galactic Barrier. As a result, Gary obtained godlike powers, including an advanced intellect, which he used to menace his crewmates. Kirk, taking advantage of a...

Part one of the final episode for the Web’s finest fan-made series came out this week, and as usual, it does not disappoint. As Star Trek Continues warps to its conclusion, long-time Trek fans are treated to a wonderful trip back to the very beginning of the classic series.

The latest episode of Stc, “To Boldly Go” (a homage to the famous opening narrative to Classic Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation) is a fun trip into the Trek universe that pays homage to “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, the original 1966 pilot episode for Star Trek. (Okay, that was actually the second pilot, the first being “The Cage”, starring Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Pike, but I digress.) It shows the fidelity and affection that the makers of this show have for the source material; which is why they chose to end their series that way Star Trek began.

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The New Mexico mom who confessed to witnessing her 10-year-old daughter’s rape shortly before the girl’s death had for months been organizing sexual assaults against both of her children, while she watched, police say she told them.

Three hundred-plus pages of newly released police documents, obtained by People, more fully reveal the harrowing final months of Victoria Martens’ life in Albuquerque, New Mexico — before, police say, she was drugged, raped, killed and then dismembered in late August.

What’s more, the documents detail the Martens family’s dissolution, upon Victoria...

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Newly released police documents, obtained by multiple local news outlets, detail a New Mexico mother’s alleged role in her 10-year-old daughter’s heinous rape and dismemberment: Allegedly, what she initially told detectives had happened, how her story changed and how she eventually confessed to being a witness.

After finally allegedly cooperating with authorities, the woman admitted to detectives that she “let” other people have sex with her daughter while she watched, because it brought her pleasure, and that she had dinner with the man who allegedly killed the girl soon after the crime,...

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Was Benedict Cumberbatch originally going to play a different villain in Star Trek Into Darkness? Ryan looks at the clues...

Nb: The following contains spoilers for Star Trek Into Darkness.

It was among the worst-kept movie secrets of 2013: the identity of Benedict Cumberbatch's villain in Star Trek Into Darkness. Long before the movie's release, speculation had swirled around the character's anonymous-sounding name: John Harrison. Clearly, fans realised, it was a cover for something far more dramatic.

Wasn't it more likely that Cumberbatch was actually lined up to play a recognisable character from the Star Trek canon? Some suggested Harrison might actually be Charlie Evans, the sinister teenage boy with psychic powers who terrorised the Enterprise in the second ever Original Series episode, Charlie X. Others suggested Cumberbatch might be taking on the role of Khan Noonien Singh, a character first introduced in series one's Space Seed.

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The War On Terror meets The Final Frontier and asks the most important question of all time. What does God need with a starship?

Shatner fights God. That’s about all anyone remembers from the infamous Final Frontier. Over the years, the tale has grown in the telling. Some called it one of the worst films of all time, others call it a box office catastrophe. It killed the careers of the director, producer, the entire special effects company, and nearly ended the entire franchise right there and then. It is remembered merely as a vanity project gone horribly wrong.

But ask yourself this. What does God need with a starship? Can you answer it? Can you understand the question? To dismiss it out of hand is to dismiss the opportunity to think. Do not turn your brain off.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is the ultimate question.

Over the years, Marvel has done a ton of crossover comics, one of the most recent was The Avengers and Attack on Titan. It was short, but it was really freakin' cool. Affter doing a little research I came across six Marvel crossover comics that were ridiculous. The comic book publisher sure has some doozies over the years. Most of them offer some good, fun entertainment, while others simply sucked. Check out the list below:

Eminem/Punisher - Kill You

In 2009, Frank Castle and Marshall Mathers team up after the Punisher kills a bunch of Eminem’s bodyguards over a misunderstanding. After a concert, Punisher stops the limo from leaving so Slim-Shady and his entourage get out angrily to make him get out of the way. So what does Punisher do? He just automatically opens fire, killing many of them. After Eminem pistol whips Punisher, and an assassin named Barracuda...

When it comes to Paramount/CBS’ new Star Trek: The Original Series – Origins compilation disc, there is no point in delaying the inevitable conclusion: For most consumers, it is an unnecessary release.

The disc, which collects five Original Series that introduce various iconic characters in the Star Trek universe, is aimed squarely at those who are new to the franchise – or, more accurately, those who enjoyed the recent J.J. Abrams reboot films, including this summer’s Star Trek Into Darkness, and may be enticed by a simple, welcoming introduction to the original television show while they are out buying the new film on Blu-Ray.

And while I would say the release is not perfect even under those parameters, it certainly fits the bill. If you have never seen Star Trek before – and do not have a Netflix or Amazon Instant Video account, where all 78 episodes are available to stream in...

For years, I have railed against how often Paramount Pictures demonstrates their lack of understanding their Star Trek fans. One misguided decision after another dating back to the 1970s builds a fairly convincing case. The latest misfire is the release pattern to Star Trek Into Darkness, out on disc this week. In case you missed it, the combo pack includes the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy we have all come to expect. You do get Bonus Materail on the Blu-ray disc, but it’s a mere 42 minutes of fairly perfunctory material, discussed a little later. On the other hand, there’s roughly another 60 minutes of features plus an audio commentary that exists but you have to be willing to buy retailer exclusive editions to get them or download the film from iTunes. Hopefully the outcry from consumers and failure to ignite massive sales to fans who must have everything will...

It goes without saying that the following post contains Major Spoilers for Star Trek Into Darkness. If you have not yet seen the film and do not want to know the identity of the main villain, you have been warned!

For over a year, moviegoers picked-over every single piece of Star Trek Into Darkness marketing, in order to figure out the role that Benedict Cumberbatch was playing in the film. Most fans assumed that Cumberbatch would play a new version of iconic Star Trek villain, Khan Noonien Singh (previously portrayed by Ricardo Montalban); however, other rumors suggested that the Sherlock actor was set for classic Starfleet member Gary Mitchell or possibly an ...

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Star Trek, “The Cage”

Written by Gene Roddenberry

Directed by Robert Butler

Produced in 1964-65, Aired October 15th, 1988 in syndication

“Where No Man Has Gone Before”

Written by Samuel A. Peeples

Directed by James Goldstone

Aired September 22nd, 1966 on NBC

“The Man Trap”

Written by George Clayton Johnson

Directed by Marc Daniels

Aired September 8th, 1966 on NBC

Star Trek is a beloved series and, thanks to its longevity in syndication and on DVD, its sequels, and its recent big-screen reboot, it remains as pop-culturally present now as it’s perhaps ever been. The USS Enterprise and her crew have become iconic but as with most shows, Star Trek faced a difficult development process. The series shot two very different pilots, “The Cage” and “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, neither of which were actually used to premiere the show to audiences. That privilege went to “The Man Trap”, and while...

I loved Star Trek: Into Darkness.

I was riveted from the moment I planted my butt in the seat. All the major actors have made their iconic characters their own – Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, John Cho, and Anton Yelchin all turn in stand-out performances – and the script is full of the quips, banter, arguments, and heart-to-hearts that have made the interactions and relationships between the Enterprise crew a cultural treasure.

But Star Trek: Into Darkness also disappointed me.

Huh?

I suppose that from Paramount’s view – after all, Paramount had to green-light the storyline – it was smart to pick a villain out of the Star Trek archives who would be familiar to both the “Trekker” and a wider audience; but all in all, I think that this particular villain was just too easy to choose.

Yep, that’s right. The rumors were true.

We start the Top 7. You finish the Top 10.

This week sees the release of Star Trek into Darkness, the newest entry in the Star Trek film series featuring the rebooted alternative timeline. Kirk (Chris Pine) and the Enterprise crew must stop a powerful galactic terrorist named John Harrison (Benedict Cumberbatch) from presumably destroying the Earth. Is he Gary Mitchell? Is he the rumored alternative version of Khan? Or is he just some pissed off former Starfleet officer out for revenge? Since the trailers absolutely refuse to dish out any specific details on the film I guess we’ll see tomorrow.

Being a huge fan of the films, I figured it was time to put together some of the best moments thus far in series. Some are humorous while some are more emotional but the main factor linking them all together is that every single one of them is totally badass.

With Star Trek Into Darkness releasing in the UK this week, it’s time to start discussing what transpires in J.J. Abrams’ hugely anticipated sequel. One of the biggest points of contention is Benedict Cumberbatch’s villain named John Harrison, who many believe might actually be Gary Mitchell or Khan. Click the above video to find out once and for all what the skinny is on Kirk and co’s latest threat.

Also make sure to check out my full written review here.

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According to new spoiler reports, the character of the villain 'John Harrison' in "Star Trek Into Darkness" is not 'Gary Mitchell' as many have speculated, but a 'Nordic Superman', whose name is familiar to "Star Trek" fans.

John Harrison is 'Khan Noonien Singh', aka 'Khan'.

The character debuted in "Space Seed" (1967), a first season episode of "Star Trek: The Original Series" and reappeared as the antagonist in the 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan".

In "Space Seed" writer Carey Wilber's first draft of the script introduced the character as 'John Ericssen', a 'Nordic Superman' involved in the 'First World Tyranny'. According to the backstory, Khan is a genetically engineered superhuman who once controlled more than a quarter of the Earth during the 'Eugenics Wars' of the 1990s. After being revived from suspended animation in 2267 by the crew of the 'USS Enterprise', Khan attempts to capture the starship,...

There has been so much rumor and speculation on Star Trek 2 that as a fan, it would be hard to follow the movie without key elements becoming exposed. One of these plot points is who is Benedict Cumberbatch playing. Though he is officially known as John Harrison, it has been speculated that he could be the man who became a god Gary Mitchell or the infamous Khan himself. Now, according to one source the answer is definite.

The spoiler involves Cumberbatch; his character will be playing Khan. He is referred to in some scenes as Harrison, but then reveals himself to the Enterprise crew as his true identity. It is also not the only element from “Wrath of Khan” that will be appearing. The reactor scene will be played out on screen, but in a different way.

After months of denial, it seems the truth has finally slipped out.

Benedict Cumberbatch is playing Khan. Except he isn’t. He’s playing Gary Mitchell. Well, he’s really playing someone called John Harrison, but he has a Gary Mitchell-vibe to him. After all, he can’t be Gary Mitchell if he’s really playing Khan, right?

This is the circle of rumours you will find yourself in if you brave the task of entering ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ into Google. Director J.J. Abrams has kept so much of the film’s key information secret that not only will it keep us ready to absorb information as the film wants us to (rather than drawing on background information which so frequently happens when you watch a superhero movie) but also means the internet never stops talking and hyping up the film. Then a trailer comes out and just about half the people you know’s heads explode because we’re...