The Enterprise-c has returned! Again!
According to a Variety report about the future of the Star Trek franchise, the upcoming Section 31 movie will feature Kacey Rohl as a “young” Rachel Garrett, presumably before she became the captain of the Enterprise-c. It’s a surprising but exciting turn of events, to be sure, since Garrett has only appeared in a single episode of Star Trek, leaving much of her history yet to be explored. In fact, digging into more of Garrett’s story would be a way to unlock a piece of Star Trek captain lore that’s long been missing despite the Enterprise-c’s introduction over 30 years ago.
Fans first met an older Garrett (Tricia O’Neil) and the Enterprise-c in the season three Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise.” When that episode aired in February 1990, the arrival of the Enterprise-c addressed a question that had lingered since...
According to a Variety report about the future of the Star Trek franchise, the upcoming Section 31 movie will feature Kacey Rohl as a “young” Rachel Garrett, presumably before she became the captain of the Enterprise-c. It’s a surprising but exciting turn of events, to be sure, since Garrett has only appeared in a single episode of Star Trek, leaving much of her history yet to be explored. In fact, digging into more of Garrett’s story would be a way to unlock a piece of Star Trek captain lore that’s long been missing despite the Enterprise-c’s introduction over 30 years ago.
Fans first met an older Garrett (Tricia O’Neil) and the Enterprise-c in the season three Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise.” When that episode aired in February 1990, the arrival of the Enterprise-c addressed a question that had lingered since...
- 3/28/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Quick Links The Romulans Were Created to Be Star Trek 'Romans' The Timeline of the Romulan Star Empire The Romulan Cold War and Joining Forces Against the Dominion The Destruction of Romulus Changed Star Trek Timelines
Some of the most mysterious villains in Star Trek are the Romulans, whose history with Earth dates back to before the time of Star Trek: The Original Series. The Romulans are depicted as an oppressive group with a militant culture and are arguably even less agreeable than the Klingons. Still, they have united in common cause with the Federation in some instances.
When Star Trek: Discovery advanced the timeline by 900-plus years, the Romulan Star Empire was no more. Their home planet, Romulus, was destroyed. Thanks to Spock's efforts to expose their culture to Vulcan logic, the Romulans found a new home on Ni'var, the renamed Vulcan homeworld. In fact, along with their distant,...
Some of the most mysterious villains in Star Trek are the Romulans, whose history with Earth dates back to before the time of Star Trek: The Original Series. The Romulans are depicted as an oppressive group with a militant culture and are arguably even less agreeable than the Klingons. Still, they have united in common cause with the Federation in some instances.
When Star Trek: Discovery advanced the timeline by 900-plus years, the Romulan Star Empire was no more. Their home planet, Romulus, was destroyed. Thanks to Spock's efforts to expose their culture to Vulcan logic, the Romulans found a new home on Ni'var, the renamed Vulcan homeworld. In fact, along with their distant,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
Park Circus is continuing to release brilliant old films in UK cinemas. Next up, The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert.
After it announced that it’s bringing two of Danny Boyle’s breakthrough films back in UK cinemas in May, Park Circus is also getting ready to bring another classic to the big screen.
From 14th June, you can catch The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert in cinemas if you missed it back in 1994 when it was first released – or just want to revisit a much-loved classic on the big screen.
The film follows two drag queens and a transgender woman as they board the titular bus Priscilla to journey across the Australian outback. They meet all kinds of characters on their journey from Sydney to Alice Springs for a job at the Lasseters Hotel Casino Resort.
Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp star in the film,...
After it announced that it’s bringing two of Danny Boyle’s breakthrough films back in UK cinemas in May, Park Circus is also getting ready to bring another classic to the big screen.
From 14th June, you can catch The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert in cinemas if you missed it back in 1994 when it was first released – or just want to revisit a much-loved classic on the big screen.
The film follows two drag queens and a transgender woman as they board the titular bus Priscilla to journey across the Australian outback. They meet all kinds of characters on their journey from Sydney to Alice Springs for a job at the Lasseters Hotel Casino Resort.
Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp star in the film,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Captain James T. Kirk led two legendary five-year missions aboard the USS Enterprise, showcasing groundbreaking leadership. Captain Robert April's lesser-known five-year stint aboard the starship remains largely shrouded in mystery. The Kelvin Timeline brought new twists, with Chris Pine's Captain Kirk never officially finishing his fabled mission.
Star Trek's USS Enterprise is most famous for its voyagers under Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), but it's unclear how many five-year missions it actually completed. As the flagship of the United Federation of Planets, the entire lifespan of the Constitution Class USS Enterprise Ncc-1701 was spent on extensive five-year missions that saw the vessel explore the galaxy in a host of exciting adventures. Several Captains commanded the ship during its service, and newer series like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds have shed new light on the Enterprise's five-year missions.
First commissioned under the command of Captain Robert April (Adrian Holmes...
Star Trek's USS Enterprise is most famous for its voyagers under Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), but it's unclear how many five-year missions it actually completed. As the flagship of the United Federation of Planets, the entire lifespan of the Constitution Class USS Enterprise Ncc-1701 was spent on extensive five-year missions that saw the vessel explore the galaxy in a host of exciting adventures. Several Captains commanded the ship during its service, and newer series like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds have shed new light on the Enterprise's five-year missions.
First commissioned under the command of Captain Robert April (Adrian Holmes...
- 3/20/2024
- by Dalton Norman, Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Shatner takes the blame for Star Trek V's failure, admitting he was inexperienced as a director and made costly mistakes. He originally wanted to feature granite rock monsters in the film but had to compromise due to budget constraints. Shatner regrets not having the courage to push through his original vision for the film as he faced challenges with management and budget.
William Shatner shoulders the blame for Star Trek V: The Final Frontier's failure as the director who also came up with the central story of the USS Enterprise crew meeting 'God'. Star Trek V was the lone Star Trek movie directed by Shatner, who was following up his friend, Leonard Nimoy's, back-to-back successes as director of Star Trek III: The Search For Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Unfortunately, the reviews and box office for Star Trek V were disastrous, and Shatner's film nearly...
William Shatner shoulders the blame for Star Trek V: The Final Frontier's failure as the director who also came up with the central story of the USS Enterprise crew meeting 'God'. Star Trek V was the lone Star Trek movie directed by Shatner, who was following up his friend, Leonard Nimoy's, back-to-back successes as director of Star Trek III: The Search For Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Unfortunately, the reviews and box office for Star Trek V were disastrous, and Shatner's film nearly...
- 3/19/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
If you’re a fan of Star Trek: The Search for Spock, Forrest Gump, or The Italian Job, you’re in luck. They’re all coming back to cinemas this summer.
Paramount Pictures are bringing three films from their catalogue back to UK cinemas this year. Star Trek: The Search for Spock, Forrest Gump, and The Italian Job will all grace cinema screens.
All films are celebrating notable anniversaries this year. Star Trek: The Search for Spock is heading for a mid-life crisis as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The millennial classic Forrest Gump turns 30 and The Italian Job will be raising a toast to celebrate 55 years since its initial release.
It’s a rare chance to see the films in 4K and on the big screen. The celebrations will begin on 14th June as Star Trek arrives in cinemas.
Forrest Gump is up next on 19th July and the...
Paramount Pictures are bringing three films from their catalogue back to UK cinemas this year. Star Trek: The Search for Spock, Forrest Gump, and The Italian Job will all grace cinema screens.
All films are celebrating notable anniversaries this year. Star Trek: The Search for Spock is heading for a mid-life crisis as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The millennial classic Forrest Gump turns 30 and The Italian Job will be raising a toast to celebrate 55 years since its initial release.
It’s a rare chance to see the films in 4K and on the big screen. The celebrations will begin on 14th June as Star Trek arrives in cinemas.
Forrest Gump is up next on 19th July and the...
- 3/19/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
As the format continues to slowly gain traction – here’s our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K UK disc releases.
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
4th March: Godzilla (Steelbook)
4th March: Wonka
4th March: Columbia Classics Volume 4 (six films)
4th March: One From...
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
4th March: Godzilla (Steelbook)
4th March: Wonka
4th March: Columbia Classics Volume 4 (six films)
4th March: One From...
- 3/18/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
A glimpse at upcoming UK Steelbook release dates until early 2024: here’s what’s getting the fancy treatment and when.
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
- 3/16/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
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As one of the longest-running sci-fi franchises of all time, Star Trek has generated more than its fair share of merchandise. Before Star Wars and before the MCU, the ruler of geeky ephemera is easily Star Trek.
In 2024, Star Trek is bigger than ever. Not only is it celebrating the 60th anniversary of the filming of the first episode ever — “The Cage” in 1964 — but this year is the 40th anniversary of one of the most pivotal films in the franchise ever, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. On TV, this spring will see the return of Star Trek: Discovery, which will host a premiere at the SXSW Film & TV festival, for its fifth and final season, while a new Michelle Yeoh-led Section 31 film is actively filming and expected to drop late this year. Meanwhile, the...
As one of the longest-running sci-fi franchises of all time, Star Trek has generated more than its fair share of merchandise. Before Star Wars and before the MCU, the ruler of geeky ephemera is easily Star Trek.
In 2024, Star Trek is bigger than ever. Not only is it celebrating the 60th anniversary of the filming of the first episode ever — “The Cage” in 1964 — but this year is the 40th anniversary of one of the most pivotal films in the franchise ever, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. On TV, this spring will see the return of Star Trek: Discovery, which will host a premiere at the SXSW Film & TV festival, for its fifth and final season, while a new Michelle Yeoh-led Section 31 film is actively filming and expected to drop late this year. Meanwhile, the...
- 3/8/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Kirstie Alley left Star Trek due to a salary dispute with Paramount, resulting in her iconic character being recast for future films. Leonard Nimoy was impressed with Alley's portrayal of Lt. Saavik, but her agent's salary demands led to her departure from the franchise. Despite not returning to the role, Kirstie Alley's character Lt. Saavik achieved beloved status and was honored in Star Trek: Picard season 3.
There are conflicting accounts of why Kirstie Alley didn't return as Lieutenant Saavik in the third Star Trek: The Original Series movie, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was Alley's movie debut and Saavik was a major role opposite William Shatner's Admiral James T. Kirk and Leonard Nimoy's Captain Spock. In fact, Saavik was the first Vulcan female Starfleet character in Star Trek. However, Robin Curtis replaced Alley as Saavik in Star Trek III,...
There are conflicting accounts of why Kirstie Alley didn't return as Lieutenant Saavik in the third Star Trek: The Original Series movie, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was Alley's movie debut and Saavik was a major role opposite William Shatner's Admiral James T. Kirk and Leonard Nimoy's Captain Spock. In fact, Saavik was the first Vulcan female Starfleet character in Star Trek. However, Robin Curtis replaced Alley as Saavik in Star Trek III,...
- 3/8/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
With its 40th anniversary around the corner, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is coming to stores in a new Steelbook edition. TrekCore.com reports that several online retailers are now offering preorders for the Steelbook edition of the film, which will be available later this year. The new case features the artwork of a spectral Spock that decorated the film's original teaser posters, while the interior artwork features the film's most shocking moment; the destruction of the original USS Enterprise. The disc inside will feature a 4K restoration of the original film; additional special features have yet to be revealed. Walmart is also offering an exclusive edition of the film that will come with a poster of the film's key art and an exclusive booklet.
- 3/7/2024
- by Rob London
- Collider.com
David Marcus was likely born between 2260-2265 and had no relationship with his father, Admiral Kirk. Lt. Spock may not have known about Kirk's involvement with Carol Marcus until events in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 could reveal David Marcus' birth and address long-standing questions about his character.
David Marcus (Merritt Butrick) was introduced in the second Star Trek: The Original Series movie, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, but the question of when Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Dr. Carol Marcus (Bibi Besch) had a son who was an adult by 2285 could be answered by Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. David and Carol were the masterminds of Project Genesis, technology that could terraform dead worlds for the United Federation of Planets. Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalbán) stole the Genesis Device as part of his revenge plot against Admiral Kirk and the Federation,...
David Marcus (Merritt Butrick) was introduced in the second Star Trek: The Original Series movie, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, but the question of when Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Dr. Carol Marcus (Bibi Besch) had a son who was an adult by 2285 could be answered by Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. David and Carol were the masterminds of Project Genesis, technology that could terraform dead worlds for the United Federation of Planets. Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalbán) stole the Genesis Device as part of his revenge plot against Admiral Kirk and the Federation,...
- 3/5/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Nimoy turned down directing Star Trek Generations due to script issues and felt it was a marketing gimmick by Paramount. William Shatner, Scotty, and Chekov were the only original cast members to sign on for Generations, others felt their cameos were undignified. Nimoy returned to Star Trek 15 years later for J.J. Abrams' reboot, praising the new films in stark contrast to his feelings on Generations.
The late Leonard Nimoy hated Star Trek Generations, the first film starring the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Nimoy not only portrayed the Vulcan Mr. Spock in Star Trek: The Original Series, but he evolved into one of the franchise's most celebrated directors after helming Star Trek III: The Search For Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, which was the most financially successful movie starring Star Trek's original cast. Naturally, Nimoy was Paramount's first choice to direct Star Trek Generations,...
The late Leonard Nimoy hated Star Trek Generations, the first film starring the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Nimoy not only portrayed the Vulcan Mr. Spock in Star Trek: The Original Series, but he evolved into one of the franchise's most celebrated directors after helming Star Trek III: The Search For Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, which was the most financially successful movie starring Star Trek's original cast. Naturally, Nimoy was Paramount's first choice to direct Star Trek Generations,...
- 2/27/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Destruction of USS Enterprise is a common theme in Star Trek movies for big screen spectacle. Some films managed to thrill without destroying Enterprise, becoming franchise hits. The USS Enterprise in Star Trek IV, V, Insurrection, and Star Trek 2009 remains mostly intact, avoiding destruction.
The starship Enterprise avoided destruction in only five out of the thirteen Star Trek movies. Both the USS Enterprise commanded by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the USS Enterprise-d, commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) were completely destroyed in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek Generations. However, six more Star Trek movies have doled out considerable amounts of destruction to the cinematic versions of the starship Enterprise. The events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan left the USS Enterprise in need of serious repairs, while Star Trek: First Contact saw the USS Enterprise-e half assimilated by the Borg Collective.
The starship Enterprise avoided destruction in only five out of the thirteen Star Trek movies. Both the USS Enterprise commanded by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the USS Enterprise-d, commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) were completely destroyed in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek Generations. However, six more Star Trek movies have doled out considerable amounts of destruction to the cinematic versions of the starship Enterprise. The events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan left the USS Enterprise in need of serious repairs, while Star Trek: First Contact saw the USS Enterprise-e half assimilated by the Borg Collective.
- 2/19/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
"Star Trek" is one of the most iconic and enduring science fiction franchises of all time, following the adventures of Starfleet in the far-future as they explore space, the final frontier. To bring strange new worlds and civilizations to life, "Star Trek" leans heavily into visual effects, many of them cutting edge for technology available at the time. These special effects did everything from showcasing the starship Enterprise to making the ship's memorable transporter look seamlessly functional. Simply put, "Star Trek" wouldn't be what it is without its meticulously realized visual effects.
It takes a whole team and a whole process to bring these futuristic sights to the screen and these behind-the-scenes photographs offer a look at how it was all made. From extensive use of models and bluescreen to modern digital projection, "Star Trek" uses every visual effect trick in the book to thrill audiences. Here is what "Star Trek...
It takes a whole team and a whole process to bring these futuristic sights to the screen and these behind-the-scenes photographs offer a look at how it was all made. From extensive use of models and bluescreen to modern digital projection, "Star Trek" uses every visual effect trick in the book to thrill audiences. Here is what "Star Trek...
- 2/18/2024
- by Samuel Stone
- Slash Film
John Larroquette famously won Emmys for playing Dan Fielding on "Night Court" in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988. In 1989, he felt that he was hogging the spotlight and asked that his name be withdrawn from awards consideration. He's that good. In 1994, he was nominated for another Emmy for "The John Larroquette Show" and then won his fifth one for his work on "The Practice." In 2002, he was nominated for "The Practice" again. Larroquette has also long been beloved by the horror film community, as he provided the opening narration for Tobe Hooper's 1974 classic "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." Loyal to the series, Laroquette likewise narrated the 2003 "Texas Chainsaw" remake, its 2006 sequel, and the 2022 "Chainsaw" reboot.
For Trekkies, Larroquette might be recognizable as the Klingon officer Maltz, one of Kruge's men in 1983's "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock." Maltz was the Klingon who accidentally beamed Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) onto his Bird of Prey,...
For Trekkies, Larroquette might be recognizable as the Klingon officer Maltz, one of Kruge's men in 1983's "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock." Maltz was the Klingon who accidentally beamed Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) onto his Bird of Prey,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
John Larroquette, known for his role as Assistant District Attorney Dan Fielding in the original Night Court, reprises the character in the reboot. In an upcoming episode titled "Wrath of Comic-Con," Larroquette's character fully embraces his inner Klingon, donning a complete costume. The revival of Night Court is currently in its second season and airs on NBC, with the new episode set to air on January 30th.
John Larroquette dons full Klingon attire again in an episode of NBC's Night Court reboot after appearing as a Klingon in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. The original Night Court aired from 1984-1992, with John Larroquette starring as Assistant District Attorney Dan Fielding, a role that earned him four consecutive Emmy Awards. Larroquette reprises the role of Dan Fielding in the 2023 revival of Night Court, making him the only regular character from the original to join the cast of the reboot.
John Larroquette dons full Klingon attire again in an episode of NBC's Night Court reboot after appearing as a Klingon in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. The original Night Court aired from 1984-1992, with John Larroquette starring as Assistant District Attorney Dan Fielding, a role that earned him four consecutive Emmy Awards. Larroquette reprises the role of Dan Fielding in the 2023 revival of Night Court, making him the only regular character from the original to join the cast of the reboot.
- 1/29/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
The general consensus among sci-fi fans is that Nicholas Meyer's 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" is the best of the 13 extant "Star Trek" movies. Watching the film, it's easy to see why it has this reputation; it's a corker of a thriller. It's a film that deals with Kirk getting older and having to face the consequences of his reckless younger days as a captain, facing the fact that he may not be the hero he thought he was. Moreso, though, the film features a very non-Trek villain in Khan (Ricardo Montalbán), a vicious ultra-human hellbent on revenge. Khan was such a powerful villain that he kind of altered the way "Star Trek" movies were perceived, and many of the more recent Trek flicks eschewed the show's typical bent toward diplomacy and science in favor of morally simplistic, violence-ready hero-vs.-villain stories.
Trekkies have a wonderful...
Trekkies have a wonderful...
- 1/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Carol Marcus, Kirk's girlfriend and the mother of his son, could potentially appear in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3. Annabelle Wallis, who voices Zora in Star Trek: Discovery, is an ideal candidate to play Carol Marcus in Strange New Worlds. Carol's introduction in Strange New Worlds could explore her relationship with Kirk, the creation of Project Genesis, and her role in solving galactic problems.
Carol Marcus could be part of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, and the perfect actress to play Lt. James T. Kirk's (Paul Wesley) girlfriend may already be in the cast of Star Trek: Discovery even though viewers have yet to see her. Introduced in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Dr. Carol Marcus (Bibi Besch) was once in a relationship with Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner). Carol is the mother of Kirk's son, David Marcus (Merritt Butrick), who was tragically killed...
Carol Marcus could be part of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, and the perfect actress to play Lt. James T. Kirk's (Paul Wesley) girlfriend may already be in the cast of Star Trek: Discovery even though viewers have yet to see her. Introduced in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Dr. Carol Marcus (Bibi Besch) was once in a relationship with Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner). Carol is the mother of Kirk's son, David Marcus (Merritt Butrick), who was tragically killed...
- 1/25/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
"Star Trek III: The Search For Spock" is a memorable entry into the "Trek" canon for several reasons. The 1984 movie hesitantly followed up franchise high point "The Wrath of Kahn," introduced new Federation starship designs, and resurrected everyone's favorite half-human, half-Vulcan officer, played by Leonard Nimoy. "The Search For Spock" is a story for Spock lovers, and though it doesn't quite match the thrilling emotional and narrative highs of its predecessors, it still feels like "Star Trek" boldly going where it never has before. Unfortunately, though, there's one thing "Star Trek III" is missing: Kirstie Alley's Vulcan junior Lieutenant Saavik.
Saavik does appear in "The Search For Spock," but future "Cheers" star Alley is missing, replaced by actor Robin Curtis. Curtis does a fine job as Saavik and would go on to reprise the role in the next "Star Trek" film as well, but the recast is jarring for close watchers of the saga.
Saavik does appear in "The Search For Spock," but future "Cheers" star Alley is missing, replaced by actor Robin Curtis. Curtis does a fine job as Saavik and would go on to reprise the role in the next "Star Trek" film as well, but the recast is jarring for close watchers of the saga.
- 1/25/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The character of Dr. Carol Marcus (Bibi Besch) was introduced in Nicholas Meyer's 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." Dr. Marcus had invented a revolutionary terraforming technology called the Genesis Wave which could be fired into a planet and rearrange the entire world's ecosystem to make it livable. In "Khan," the technology was still untested, and Dr. Marcus was searching for a life-free planet -- sans even scant microbes -- to terraform. With her was her bitter son David (Merritt Butrick) who expressed quite openly how much he hated the formalism and military underpinnings of Starfleet. He would rather carry out scientific experiments with his mother in peace.
It would eventually be revealed that Dr. Marcus was an old lover of Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) and that David was actually Kirk's long-lost son. "Star Trek II" was at least partially devoted to Kirk reconnecting with Dr. Marcus,...
It would eventually be revealed that Dr. Marcus was an old lover of Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) and that David was actually Kirk's long-lost son. "Star Trek II" was at least partially devoted to Kirk reconnecting with Dr. Marcus,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Despite never being nominated for Best Picture, Star Trek movies attract big-name Hollywood actors and have had a few Oscar winners among its cast. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, a 1975 movie that won five Academy Awards including Best Picture, featured six actors who would later star in Star Trek movies and shows. Louise Fletcher, who won an Oscar for her role in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, later played Kai Winn in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, showing that Star Trek offers rich character material for esteemed actors.
One Oscar winning movie featured six actors from across the Star Trek franchise, and also earned one star an Academy Award. Several Star Trek movies have been nominated for Oscars, but none have ever won, or been nominated for, the coveted Best Picture Oscar. Star Trek movies are generally nominated for technical awards like visual effects, makeup, and sound design,...
One Oscar winning movie featured six actors from across the Star Trek franchise, and also earned one star an Academy Award. Several Star Trek movies have been nominated for Oscars, but none have ever won, or been nominated for, the coveted Best Picture Oscar. Star Trek movies are generally nominated for technical awards like visual effects, makeup, and sound design,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
This post contains spoilers for Star Trek: Picard season 3.
But what about Alexander?
Sure, the third season of Star Trek: Picard gave Star Trek fans everything that we wanted to see, from the Enterprise-d crew reunited on a restored version of that beloved ship to a reconciliation between Jean-Luc Picard and Ro Laren. But for all the good done in the series, Picard‘s third season never answered the big question on the mind of every Trekkie: what about Alexander, the son left to, and often ignored by, Worf after the death of his mother K’Ehleyr?
If Picard showrunner Terry Matalas gets a chance to make his ideal spinoff series, Star Trek: Legacy, we would finally get the answers we want, and frankly, deserve.
Matalas shared his idea during the Trek Talks 3 telethon, a charity event to raise money for the Hollywood Food Coalition. During a panel reuniting the...
But what about Alexander?
Sure, the third season of Star Trek: Picard gave Star Trek fans everything that we wanted to see, from the Enterprise-d crew reunited on a restored version of that beloved ship to a reconciliation between Jean-Luc Picard and Ro Laren. But for all the good done in the series, Picard‘s third season never answered the big question on the mind of every Trekkie: what about Alexander, the son left to, and often ignored by, Worf after the death of his mother K’Ehleyr?
If Picard showrunner Terry Matalas gets a chance to make his ideal spinoff series, Star Trek: Legacy, we would finally get the answers we want, and frankly, deserve.
Matalas shared his idea during the Trek Talks 3 telethon, a charity event to raise money for the Hollywood Food Coalition. During a panel reuniting the...
- 1/22/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
I watch a lot of movies, but even ones that stab at my heart rarely make me tear up. "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" is, to quote Hayley Williams of Paramore, the only exception.
Spock (Leonard Nimoy) dies to save the Enterprise and his comrades, taking a lethal dose of radiation when giving the ship's engine a boost. He passes on after a final conversation with his best friend James Kirk (William Shatner). It's fair to say Nimoy was a better actor than Shatner, yet it's the latter who affects me most here. From the way his voice trembles as he yells Spock's name to the quiet heartbreak across his face as he watches his friend's final moments of pain, it's the most empathic acting I've ever seen from Shatner.
So, there's a part of me that will always resent the next film, "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock,...
Spock (Leonard Nimoy) dies to save the Enterprise and his comrades, taking a lethal dose of radiation when giving the ship's engine a boost. He passes on after a final conversation with his best friend James Kirk (William Shatner). It's fair to say Nimoy was a better actor than Shatner, yet it's the latter who affects me most here. From the way his voice trembles as he yells Spock's name to the quiet heartbreak across his face as he watches his friend's final moments of pain, it's the most empathic acting I've ever seen from Shatner.
So, there's a part of me that will always resent the next film, "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" is not everyone's favorite movie in the franchise, but it is an important one. Not only did it revive Spock after the events of the much-beloved "Wrath of Khan," but it also was an important first as Leonard Nimoy stepped behind the camera to direct the film as well. Before that, Nimoy had only directed select episodes of TV shows like "Night Gallery." But this was his feature directorial debut, and fittingly, it was within the franchise that made him famous. However, it did create a bit of awkward tension with his friend and co-star, William Shatner, who had starred as Captain Kirk since the beginning of the original series.
Nimoy and Shatner had worked together for nearly 20 years by the time the 1984 film rolled around. But with Nimoy behind the camera, the power dynamic was about to change in a meaningful way.
Nimoy and Shatner had worked together for nearly 20 years by the time the 1984 film rolled around. But with Nimoy behind the camera, the power dynamic was about to change in a meaningful way.
- 1/21/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Patrick Stewart chose not to direct Star Trek films because he felt they were outside of his abilities and didn't want the responsibility. Stewart enjoyed directing episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and found it rewarding to work with his friends both in front of and behind the camera. Stewart felt stiff and uncomfortable acting in the episodes he directed, preferring to focus solely on directing and letting others take on the heavy acting roles.
Patrick Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard for seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation and four films, and while he directed a handful of television episodes, Stewart never directed a Star Trek movie. Star Trek: The Original Series' Leonard Nimoy became the first Star Trek actor to helm a Trek film when he directed Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, as well as its sequel Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. William Shatner,...
Patrick Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard for seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation and four films, and while he directed a handful of television episodes, Stewart never directed a Star Trek movie. Star Trek: The Original Series' Leonard Nimoy became the first Star Trek actor to helm a Trek film when he directed Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, as well as its sequel Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. William Shatner,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Khan Noonien Singh's trajectory as a fictional character is the opposite of his in-universe life story. He was once a superhuman tyrant who ruled much of the Earth — after being overthrown, he fled to space aboard the SS Botany Bay. Upon reawakening, he was bested twice by James T. Kirk and died failing to avenge himself. For audiences though, Khan went from a villain of the week (in the "Star Trek" episode "Space Seed") to the greatest of all "Trek" villains thanks to his reappearance in the film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."
Before "The Wrath of Khan," however, "Star Trek" was in trouble. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" underwhelmed, Paramount was hesitant about a sequel, and Leonard Nimoy had to be convinced to return as Spock. That's why the film famously ends with his character dying — except, during shooting, Nimoy changed his mind about exiting. Thus, when...
Before "The Wrath of Khan," however, "Star Trek" was in trouble. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" underwhelmed, Paramount was hesitant about a sequel, and Leonard Nimoy had to be convinced to return as Spock. That's why the film famously ends with his character dying — except, during shooting, Nimoy changed his mind about exiting. Thus, when...
- 1/20/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
James T. Kirk's crimes include seizing command of the USS Enterprise and altering the Kobayashi Maru simulation. Kirk disobeys orders, breaks the Prime Directive, and steals the USS Enterprise in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. In Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Kirk is falsely convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment before helping expose a conspiracy.
Legendary Star Trek icon Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) demonstrates aspects of a darker side through a pattern of crimes and disregarded orders in the space-faring franchise’s movies. Promoted to Admiral for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the saga’s first movie in 1979, Kirk instantly sets about getting back his command of the Starship Enterprise. Kirk’s disillusionment with his desk job is revealed over the next few movies, culminating in blatant insurrection in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. Famously rejecting the ‘no-win scenario,’ the...
Legendary Star Trek icon Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) demonstrates aspects of a darker side through a pattern of crimes and disregarded orders in the space-faring franchise’s movies. Promoted to Admiral for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the saga’s first movie in 1979, Kirk instantly sets about getting back his command of the Starship Enterprise. Kirk’s disillusionment with his desk job is revealed over the next few movies, culminating in blatant insurrection in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. Famously rejecting the ‘no-win scenario,’ the...
- 1/15/2024
- by Emma Biddulph
- ScreenRant.com
The final episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," called "All Good Things..." saw Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) becoming unstuck in time, very similar to what happened in Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five." Picard finds himself in his present, but frequently traveling uncontrollably to a point seven years in his past, just before the first episode of "Next Generation." Then, just as uncontrollably, Picard would be thrown several decades into his future, now a bearded old man wrestling with a brain ailment. Picard's time jumps, it seems, are a test of Q (John De Lancie), the trickster god intent on gauging humanity's moral worthiness for space travel.
The future sequences would likely be most fascinating to Trekkies. Where would the "NextGen" characters be in several decades? Would the Enterprise-d still be in use? Would their careers change? Would the show's main characters remain friends or drift apart? As it so happens,...
The future sequences would likely be most fascinating to Trekkies. Where would the "NextGen" characters be in several decades? Would the Enterprise-d still be in use? Would their careers change? Would the show's main characters remain friends or drift apart? As it so happens,...
- 1/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Nicholas Meyer's well-regarded 1982 sci-fi film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" is all about failure. It begins with Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) looking down the barrel of middle age, having to acknowledge that he's likely past his prime. His eyesight is failing, and Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) prescribes old-fashioned glasses. As the film progresses, we learn that Kirk has an adult son named David (Merritt Butrick) that he wasn't present to raise, and an old enemy, Khan (Ricardo Montalbán), whom he had left on Ceti Alpha V decades ago and had completely forgotten about.
Kirk tells a story of taking a test in Starfleet Academy called the Kobayashi Maru, a test that is designed to make the subject fail; it's meant to gauge a student's command acumen in a no-win scenario. Kirk so wanted to win that he changed the test, effectively cheating. He had, audiences learn, never...
Kirk tells a story of taking a test in Starfleet Academy called the Kobayashi Maru, a test that is designed to make the subject fail; it's meant to gauge a student's command acumen in a no-win scenario. Kirk so wanted to win that he changed the test, effectively cheating. He had, audiences learn, never...
- 1/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Both "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" and "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" ended poorly for the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. "Khan" did see the defeat of a vengeful villain and the reunion between Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) and his son David (Merritt Butrick), but it required the sacrifice of Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and the severe buffetting of the Enterprise itself. "Search" ended with the resurrection of Spock, but required the theft and the destruction of the Enterprise, as well as the death of David at the hands of vengeful Klingons. Spock was back, but Kirk was now a wanted criminal with no vessel to command.
It's no wonder, then, that the makers of "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" decided to affect a much lighter tone. "Voyage" saw the Enterprise crew, on board a clunky old Klingon vessel, traveling back in time to...
It's no wonder, then, that the makers of "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" decided to affect a much lighter tone. "Voyage" saw the Enterprise crew, on board a clunky old Klingon vessel, traveling back in time to...
- 1/8/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Warning: Contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Prodigy season 1!
Star Trek: Prodigy broke tradition by destroying the USS Protostar, making it the most short-lived hero ship in Star Trek history. The USS Protostar was a special Star Trek ship because it was a prototype with a unique proto-drive, powered by a young star. The impact of the USS Protostar on the young cast of Star Trek: Prodigy paved the way for the franchise's future.
Star Trek: Prodigy broke a major franchise tradition in the season 1 finale, marking the USS Protostar as a unique Star Trek hero ship. When Dal R'El (Brett Gray) and his fellow prisoners discovered the Protostar underneath the Tars Lamora prison colony, they become involved in an elaborate Trojan horse plot against Starfleet and the Federation. Guided by Hologram Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), the young cast of Star Trek: Prodigy learned what it took to be a Starfleet officer,...
Star Trek: Prodigy broke tradition by destroying the USS Protostar, making it the most short-lived hero ship in Star Trek history. The USS Protostar was a special Star Trek ship because it was a prototype with a unique proto-drive, powered by a young star. The impact of the USS Protostar on the young cast of Star Trek: Prodigy paved the way for the franchise's future.
Star Trek: Prodigy broke a major franchise tradition in the season 1 finale, marking the USS Protostar as a unique Star Trek hero ship. When Dal R'El (Brett Gray) and his fellow prisoners discovered the Protostar underneath the Tars Lamora prison colony, they become involved in an elaborate Trojan horse plot against Starfleet and the Federation. Guided by Hologram Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), the young cast of Star Trek: Prodigy learned what it took to be a Starfleet officer,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
One of HBO’s former hot properties returns in a big way this January, as True Detective season four finally arrives on the service. Will this be a return to form for the gritty show? Well, that remains unclear, but this time around the anthology series will follow detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) as the long winter darkness in Alaska. When eight people at the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace, these detectives need to get on the case quickly.
Also hitting Max this month is the final season of Sort Of. Season three finds Sabi (Bilal Baig) dealing with the unexpected death of their father, and making some big life choices as a result.
Here’s everything coming to (and leaving) HBO and Max this month…
HBO and Max New Releases – January 2024
January 1
90 Day Fiancé: Holiday Special 2023 #3 (TLC) 90 Day Fiancé Pillow Talk...
Also hitting Max this month is the final season of Sort Of. Season three finds Sabi (Bilal Baig) dealing with the unexpected death of their father, and making some big life choices as a result.
Here’s everything coming to (and leaving) HBO and Max this month…
HBO and Max New Releases – January 2024
January 1
90 Day Fiancé: Holiday Special 2023 #3 (TLC) 90 Day Fiancé Pillow Talk...
- 1/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
In William Shatner's film "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier," the U.S.S. Enterprise is hijacked by a hippie Vulcan cult leader named Sybok (Laurence Luckinbill) and flown to the very center of the Milky Way. In reality, the galaxy's center is the site of a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A*. In "Frontier," Sybok believes it's where God lives. Not a spiritual conduit to God, mind you, but the actual physical body of God Himself. Kirk (Shatner) and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) think Sybok is mad, but are dragged along in his mad scheme.
When the Enterprise arrives at its destination, however, it seems for a few moments that Sybok is right. He and the Enterprise crew encounter and land on a mysterious planet, and God Himself (George Murdock) appears. Everyone is awestruck ... except for Kirk. When God asks the mortal characters for a starship to spread His Word,...
When the Enterprise arrives at its destination, however, it seems for a few moments that Sybok is right. He and the Enterprise crew encounter and land on a mysterious planet, and God Himself (George Murdock) appears. Everyone is awestruck ... except for Kirk. When God asks the mortal characters for a starship to spread His Word,...
- 1/1/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Star Trek movie comic book adaptations have been released by various publishers throughout the franchise's history. Some of the adaptations took liberties with the original scripts, but still featured awesome and poignant moments. The comic book adaptations provide fans with additional scenes and perspectives that were not in the final movies.
Comic books have been an essential component of the Star Trek franchise for most of its history. Publishers such as Gold Key, Marvel, DC and Idw have taken turns with the Star Trek license, giving fans new and exciting adventures in the final frontier. Nearly every incarnation of the franchise has appeared in comic book form, and some publishers have also created original material.
Another component of the Star Trek comic book experience is the movie adaptations. In the 1980s, it was common practice for major publishers to release books adapting popular movies—and Star Trek was one of them.
Comic books have been an essential component of the Star Trek franchise for most of its history. Publishers such as Gold Key, Marvel, DC and Idw have taken turns with the Star Trek license, giving fans new and exciting adventures in the final frontier. Nearly every incarnation of the franchise has appeared in comic book form, and some publishers have also created original material.
Another component of the Star Trek comic book experience is the movie adaptations. In the 1980s, it was common practice for major publishers to release books adapting popular movies—and Star Trek was one of them.
- 12/30/2023
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek's directors are an often overlooked but crucial part of shaping the series and episodes fans love. Fan conventions invite actors, writers, and other technical professionals to appear on panels and meet fans, but directors are often overlooked. A recent interview with James L. Conway, one of Star Trek's most prolific directors, highlights the artistry and history fans are missing out on.
Arguably, there is no long-running storytelling saga that endures quite like Star Trek. Fans of the universe created by Gene Roddenberry have kept Paramount's most profitable franchise alive even when the studio itself loses faith in it. Along with the Great Bird of the Galaxy, the writers, actors, and production designers from every incarnation are lauded for their contributions on and offscreen. However, among the Star Trek storytellers, the individual episode directors never get enough credit in the countless books, documentaries, or ever-present fan conventions around the world.
Arguably, there is no long-running storytelling saga that endures quite like Star Trek. Fans of the universe created by Gene Roddenberry have kept Paramount's most profitable franchise alive even when the studio itself loses faith in it. Along with the Great Bird of the Galaxy, the writers, actors, and production designers from every incarnation are lauded for their contributions on and offscreen. However, among the Star Trek storytellers, the individual episode directors never get enough credit in the countless books, documentaries, or ever-present fan conventions around the world.
- 12/27/2023
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
Max’s January 2024 lineup includes season four of True Detective, led by Oscar-winner Jodie Foster, as well as the third and final season of Sort Of with Bilal Baig. Max is also kicking off the new year with the debut of On The Roam, an eight-part documentary series featuring Aquaman star Jason Momoa.
The streaming service’s January 2024 roster includes the return of Real Time with Bill Maher for season 22, along with the seventh season of Rick and Morty. The critically acclaimed documentary Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project arrives on January 8.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In January 2024:
January 1
90 Day Fiancé: Holiday Special 2023 #3 (TLC)
90 Day Fiancé Pillow Talk: Single All The Way (TLC)
The A-Team (2010)
After Earth (2013)
Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
Aniara (2019)
Austenland (2013)
Bachelorette (2012)
Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2013)
Body at Brighton Rock (2019)
Booty Call (1997)
The Breakfast Club (1985)
The Brothers (2001)
Cabin Fever (2003)
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever...
The streaming service’s January 2024 roster includes the return of Real Time with Bill Maher for season 22, along with the seventh season of Rick and Morty. The critically acclaimed documentary Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project arrives on January 8.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In January 2024:
January 1
90 Day Fiancé: Holiday Special 2023 #3 (TLC)
90 Day Fiancé Pillow Talk: Single All The Way (TLC)
The A-Team (2010)
After Earth (2013)
Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
Aniara (2019)
Austenland (2013)
Bachelorette (2012)
Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2013)
Body at Brighton Rock (2019)
Booty Call (1997)
The Breakfast Club (1985)
The Brothers (2001)
Cabin Fever (2003)
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever...
- 12/21/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
In Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Admiral Kirk takes command of a refitted Enterprise without being fully prepared. The USS Enterprise in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a training vessel with a limited crew, but Kirk and his officers maneuver into their roles. The Enterprise is stolen and operated by a skeleton crew in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, showcasing its lack of mission-readiness.
Star Trek's mission briefs of space exploration, seeking out new life, and boldly going, meant the various Starships Enterprise faced unforgettable and unexpected moments during their iconic voyages. But despite the vigilant and best efforts of their crews and captains, alongside rigid training and around-the-clock engineering for upgrades and repairs, unforeseen space-based situations still arose that saw these Enterprises and crews scrambling for a win. From unprepared encounters with alien civilizations to critical technological malfunctions to staff-related unreadiness, here's a...
Star Trek's mission briefs of space exploration, seeking out new life, and boldly going, meant the various Starships Enterprise faced unforgettable and unexpected moments during their iconic voyages. But despite the vigilant and best efforts of their crews and captains, alongside rigid training and around-the-clock engineering for upgrades and repairs, unforeseen space-based situations still arose that saw these Enterprises and crews scrambling for a win. From unprepared encounters with alien civilizations to critical technological malfunctions to staff-related unreadiness, here's a...
- 12/17/2023
- by Emma Biddulph
- ScreenRant.com
In Nicholas Meyer's 1991 film "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," the usual crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-a was joined by a new member of the senior staff, Lieutenant Valeris (Kim Cattrall). Valeris, Trekkies will be able to tell you, was initially meant to be the character of Saavik, played by Kirstie Alley in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" and by Robin Curtis in "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" and "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home." According to a DVD commentary track provided by longtime "Star Trek" designer Mike Okuda, Saavik was changed into a new character when show creator Gene Roddenberry objected to the character's unexpected turn to villainy. Valeris proves to be in league with some of the villains of "Star Trek VI," you see, and Roddenberry couldn't abide a turncoat.
Additionally, Cattrall didn't like the idea of being the third actress to play the same role.
Additionally, Cattrall didn't like the idea of being the third actress to play the same role.
- 12/16/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Lieutenant Saavik, played by Kirstie Alley and later Robin Curtis, was the first major female Starfleet Vulcan character in Star Trek. Saavik was mentored by Spock and served as the navigator on the USS Enterprise. After her last canonical appearance in Star Trek IV, Saavik's character was expanded upon in tie-in novels and comics, and she eventually became the captain of the USS Titan in Star Trek: Picard.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan introduced Lieutenant Saavik, the first major female Starfleet Vulcan character in Star Trek. Saavik was originally played by Kirstie Alley, but Robin Curtis took over the role in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. In The Wrath of Khan, Saavik was assigned as the navigator on the USS Enterprise under the command of Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner). She had been mentored by Spock (Leonard Nimoy...
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan introduced Lieutenant Saavik, the first major female Starfleet Vulcan character in Star Trek. Saavik was originally played by Kirstie Alley, but Robin Curtis took over the role in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. In The Wrath of Khan, Saavik was assigned as the navigator on the USS Enterprise under the command of Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner). She had been mentored by Spock (Leonard Nimoy...
- 12/10/2023
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
The "Star Trek" franchise was nearing a crossroads in 1986. 20 years after the premiere of The Original Series on NBC, moviegoers were showing up in significant numbers to follow the big-screen exploits of Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise. But while 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" and 1984's "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" were hits for Paramount (they both grossed in the $78 million range domestically), they were not blockbusters. So when stars William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy asked for salary bumps, the studio had some tough decisions to make.
Paramount almost received an unexpected windfall when their under-contract box office juggernaut, Eddie Murphy, asked to be in the fourth "Star Trek" movie. Murphy had just starred in "Beverly Hills Cop," the highest-grossing movie of 1984, and, as a hardcore Trekker, wanted to be a part of Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi universe. The studio was thrilled,...
Paramount almost received an unexpected windfall when their under-contract box office juggernaut, Eddie Murphy, asked to be in the fourth "Star Trek" movie. Murphy had just starred in "Beverly Hills Cop," the highest-grossing movie of 1984, and, as a hardcore Trekker, wanted to be a part of Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi universe. The studio was thrilled,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Fun trivia. In the "Star Trek" movies alone, an iteration of the U.S.S. Enterprise has been destroyed three times. In "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock," Kirk (William Shatner) blows up the ship to prevent Klingons from gaining control. In "Star Trek: Generations," the Duras Sisters damage the Enterprise-d so badly, a portion of it needs to crash land on Veridian III. And in "Star Trek Beyond," drones controlled by the resentful Krall (Idris Elba) destroy the Enterprise at the end of the film's first act. That may seem like a lot of "Enterprise" destructions, but it's not as many as in the "Next Generation" episode "Cause and Effect," wherein audiences saw the Enterprise-d explode four times.
It was the destruction in "Star Trek Beyond" that caused some controversy among the filmmakers. Justin Lin, the director of "Better Luck Tomorrow" and five of the "Fast & Furious" movies helmed "Beyond,...
It was the destruction in "Star Trek Beyond" that caused some controversy among the filmmakers. Justin Lin, the director of "Better Luck Tomorrow" and five of the "Fast & Furious" movies helmed "Beyond,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Resurrecting a deceased character is a big dramatic no-no, mostly because it reduces the dramatic impact of the possibility. Star Trek has a habit of resurrecting characters, topped by Mr. Spock but including a surprising number of main characters. Star Trek gets away with it by treating the subject carefully, using it to either explore some specific notion or demanding great hardship and sacrifice in order to accomplish it.
To coin a term, resurrection can be a killer. Death is the easiest source of dramatic tension in all narratives, either as a threat to generate excitement or a more philosophical exercise to meditate on the finite human condition. Returning from the dead is often a non-starter in storytelling for obvious reasons. Horror stories thrive on the cost of trying, while other genres need to mind their P's and Q's lest they reduce the concept of resurrection to a gimmick. Engage in the practice too often,...
To coin a term, resurrection can be a killer. Death is the easiest source of dramatic tension in all narratives, either as a threat to generate excitement or a more philosophical exercise to meditate on the finite human condition. Returning from the dead is often a non-starter in storytelling for obvious reasons. Horror stories thrive on the cost of trying, while other genres need to mind their P's and Q's lest they reduce the concept of resurrection to a gimmick. Engage in the practice too often,...
- 12/3/2023
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
Here's a fun piece of trivia: when Dr. Carol Marcus (Bibi Besch) proposes the Genesis Device in her proposal video in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," is it accompanied by an animated simulation showing a dead moon being magically terraformed within a matter of seconds. The animated simulation, rendered by Industrial Light and Magic, was the first instance of a fully rendered CGI sequence in a feature film. According to the October 1982 issue of American Cinematographer Magazine, the Genesis simulation was originally envisioned as a more traditionally realized sequence wherein a character turns a rock into a flower. Special effects supervisor Jim Veilleux felt that something more impressive was required to capture the scope of the Genesis Device's power, and the CGI sequence was developed instead.
The Genesis Device is one of the more magical objects to have emerged from "Star Trek." Introduced in "Star Trek II," it...
The Genesis Device is one of the more magical objects to have emerged from "Star Trek." Introduced in "Star Trek II," it...
- 12/2/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
There’s no place like Prime Video for the holidays! The streamer is celebrating the holiday season from the jump, ringing in the holiday season with “Candy Cane Lane,” starring Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, and continuing with a collection of rom-coms and animated specials, such as the DC Comics special “Merry Little Batman.”
Throughout December, Prime Video will also make way for dozens of classic and original films and series, including the sophomore seasons of “Reacher” and “Coach Prime,” the complete “7th Heaven,” and multiple entries into the original “Star Trek” film series.
Continue below to see The Streamable’s must-watch picks this month and see everything coming to Prime Video in December!
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Eddie Murphy leads the new Christmas romp as Chris, a man determined...
Throughout December, Prime Video will also make way for dozens of classic and original films and series, including the sophomore seasons of “Reacher” and “Coach Prime,” the complete “7th Heaven,” and multiple entries into the original “Star Trek” film series.
Continue below to see The Streamable’s must-watch picks this month and see everything coming to Prime Video in December!
30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Prime Video in December 2023? “Candy Cane Lane” | Friday, Dec. 1
Eddie Murphy leads the new Christmas romp as Chris, a man determined...
- 12/1/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
There’ll be some happy holidays on Prime Video in December, as the streamer’s seasonal offerings hope to keep the fires warm in your home this month!
As such, there are quite a few new original holiday movies coming to the service. At the beginning of the month, Eddie Murphy stars in Candy Cane Lane. In this film, the Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America star plays a determined man who is willing to go above and beyond to win the annual Christmas home decoration contest in his neighborhood – even if it means making a very magical deal.
The DC universe will also be getting festive in December thanks to Merry Little Batman, an animated feature that sees Batman’s son, Damian Wayne, stumble upon a villainous plot on Christmas eve, one that may give him a chance to save the day when his dad isn’t around.
As such, there are quite a few new original holiday movies coming to the service. At the beginning of the month, Eddie Murphy stars in Candy Cane Lane. In this film, the Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America star plays a determined man who is willing to go above and beyond to win the annual Christmas home decoration contest in his neighborhood – even if it means making a very magical deal.
The DC universe will also be getting festive in December thanks to Merry Little Batman, an animated feature that sees Batman’s son, Damian Wayne, stumble upon a villainous plot on Christmas eve, one that may give him a chance to save the day when his dad isn’t around.
- 12/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Clockwise from top left: Candy Cane Lane (Prime Video), Your Christmas Or Mine 2 (Prime Video), The Flash (Warner Bros.)Image: The A.V. Club
Prime Video—perhaps more than any other streaming provider—is really leaning into Christmas-themed movies this December. Eddie Murphy plays a family man desperate to win...
Prime Video—perhaps more than any other streaming provider—is really leaning into Christmas-themed movies this December. Eddie Murphy plays a family man desperate to win...
- 11/29/2023
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
Prime Video and Freevee are gearing up for a festive December with holiday titles and returning favorites sure to excite subscribers. Whether you’re looking forward to Reacher Season 2 or Eddie Murphy‘s Candy Cane Lane, there’s a title for everyone. Below, we’re rounding up everything that’s coming to Prime Video and Freevee in December, so scroll down for a delightful lineup of films, television, and more. Available for Streaming on Prime Video: December 1 7th Heaven S1-S11 My Three Sons S1-S12 50 First Dates Baywatch *Candy Cane Lane (Prime Video Original) Click Cry Macho Death Rides a Horse Death Warrant Forces of Nature Hot Tub Time Machine I Wish In the Heat of the Night Kiss the Girls Little Man Tate Made of Honor Mr. & Mrs. Smith Candy Cane Lane (Credit: Claudette Barius © Amazon Content Services LLC) Murphy’s Law Picture This Stardust Star Trek III: The Search for Spock...
- 11/26/2023
- TV Insider
Kirstie Alley's salary dispute resulted in her replacement as Lt. Saavik in Star Trek III and IV, with conflicting stories about the basis of the dispute. Robin Curtis turned down the role of K'Ehleyr, Worf's lover in Tng, due to prior commitments, and Suzie Plakson was cast instead. Robin Curtis later played Vulcan villain Tallera in Tng's "Gambit," opposing alien influence on Vulcan culture. It is unclear what happened to the Isolationists after the episode.
K'Ehleyr (Suzie Plakson), the lover of Star Trek: The Next Generation's Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) was originally offered to Robin Curtis, who replaced Kirstie Alley as Lt. Saavik in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. A dispute over pay meant that Kirstie Alley didn't reprise the role of Saavik for Star Trek 3, although there are conflicting stories about the basis of that dispute. Alley believed that she was offered a lower...
K'Ehleyr (Suzie Plakson), the lover of Star Trek: The Next Generation's Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) was originally offered to Robin Curtis, who replaced Kirstie Alley as Lt. Saavik in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. A dispute over pay meant that Kirstie Alley didn't reprise the role of Saavik for Star Trek 3, although there are conflicting stories about the basis of that dispute. Alley believed that she was offered a lower...
- 11/24/2023
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
The Oberth class is a weird ship in the bevvy of Starfleet models, best known for being utterly destroyed in Star Trek III. The Oberth is a science vessel that's lightly armed with a very small crew, and its history in the franchise is riddled with fatal accidents. The name comes from the highly controversial Hermann Oberth, a pioneer of early space travel in 20th-century Germany.
Throughout its history Star Trek has made a point of creating unique and interesting starships for their crews to explore the galaxy. That starts with the first USS Enterprise, whose distinctive profile helped Star Trek: The Original Series stand out amid other sci-fi projects of the era. Subsequent series have added their own ships to the mix, as well as other Starfleet vessels both big and small to serve specific narrative purposes.
None of the Starfleet vessels in the franchise have the dubious reputation of the Oberth class,...
Throughout its history Star Trek has made a point of creating unique and interesting starships for their crews to explore the galaxy. That starts with the first USS Enterprise, whose distinctive profile helped Star Trek: The Original Series stand out amid other sci-fi projects of the era. Subsequent series have added their own ships to the mix, as well as other Starfleet vessels both big and small to serve specific narrative purposes.
None of the Starfleet vessels in the franchise have the dubious reputation of the Oberth class,...
- 11/24/2023
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
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