Star Trek

Star Trek Art Book Maps Evolution of J.J. Abrams’ Reboot

source: Wired

Star Trek: The Art of the Film comes out Nov. 17. Hand-drawn notes reveal the evolution of Abrams’ updated Enterprise. Klingon and Federation vessels face off in a Starfleet training test known as Kobayashi Maru. Images courtesy Titan Books

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Star Trek: The Next Generation--"Conundrum"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

As the Enterprise encounters Lysian resistance, it becomes apparent the Federation could not be at war with such a technologically inferior race. with the jig up, they learn their memories were wiped by an en enemy of the Lysians who wanted the Federation to do their dirty work for them. Int...

Published Mon, Nov 9

Wil Wheaton's Trek Cameo

source: Star Trek Movie

It turns out that Wil Wheaton did have a cameo in the recent Star Trek film, just not in a way expected. Rather then having an onscreen role, Star Trek: The Next Generation's Wesley Crusher provided voice work for the various Romulan crew members on Nero's ship.

Published Sun, Nov 8

10 Favorite Faux Deaths In Science Fiction

source: io9

Undied: Thanks to time travel shenanigans, turns out never to have died in the alternate timeline of third season episode "Yesterday's Enterprise," and then manages to return to the past of the original timeline at the end of the episode in a way that still doesn't make a lot of sense.

Published Sun, Nov 8

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "The Masterpiece Society"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

“The Masterpiece Society” is based on another script that had been bouncing around the TNG office. The plot centers around a genetically engineered “perfect” society which does not want the ’inferior’ Enterprise crew among them, even when the crew is trying to save the colony from being...

Published Sat, Nov 7

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Hero Worship"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

When timothy takes a shine to Data, particularly his lack of emotion, Data is advised to play along with Timothy’s imitation of him. Not because they want to get the truth out of him, but as a psychological tool in his grieving process. It is not until the Enterprise is about to suffer the same c...

Published Fri, Nov 6

Retro Review: The Perfect Mate

source: Trek Today

A beautiful, empathic woman sent as a peace offering to an alien leader begins to bond with Picard instead of her intended mate. Plot Summary: The Enterprise has been chosen to host the final negotiations to end a long war between the peoples of Krios and Valt, who have been at war for centuri...

Published Fri, Nov 6

Video: STAR TREK TNG Endings

source: Mike Lynch Cartoons

From Eugene Roddenberry, here are a bunch of final moments from a bunch of TNG episodes. I never thought about it, but now that I've seen these scenes -- with an ending line and the fanfare as the Enterprise swooshes away for another adventure -- well -- that is one of my favorite bits. Off to ano...

Published Fri, Nov 6