So after the tonal catastrophe that was the first Star Trek Beyond trailer, we got this. Now, while the previous trailer requires no better description than the above sentence (although I must say, it is, in some ways, growing on me, but you didn’t read that here, or anywhere), this one is an improvement. That said, here’s…
Star Trek celebrates its 50th Anniversary next year and Paramount has a new movie slated for release as a tie in. After the last two Star Trek films gained a strong reception, the challenge is on to make one that matches or exceeds fan expectations. No pressure on the cast and crew then. With the recent death…
The Star Trek franchise was full of news over the holiday season. Officially announced were the name of a director and a release date, but we’re still not clear on whose script will be used, or when filming will begin. Roberto Orci was offered the director’s chair when J.J. Abrams had to step down due…
Directed by Robert Wise. Written By Harold Livingston. Starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Stephen Collins and Persis Khambata. PG, 136 minutes (the Director’s Cut). The beginning of Star Trek: The Motion Picture is perhaps one of the more surprising moves made by a space adventure…
(WARNING: There are major spoilers below for Star Trek, Doctor Who, and Battlestar Galactica.) 5. Tasha Yar (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Whilst you may see it as strange to add Tasha Yar’s death to the list, I feel as though her death was quite a shock. Tasha died attempting to defend Counsellor Deanna Troi,…
Directed by J.J. Abrams Written by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Alice Eve, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Greenwoosd, and Peter Weller PG-13, 132 minutes The Star Trek franchise has seen its ups and downs on a regular basis. A…
