Star Trek

Beating Jonah to the Punch . . . -- By: Peter Wehner

source: National Review Online Blogs

For the record: The character in Star Trek was Mr. Spock, not Dr. Spock. The former is one of television’s most memorable television characters; the latter was a pediatrician and best-selling author. And Dr. Spock, unlike Mr. Spock, made no appearances on Star Trek.

Published Mon, Nov 30

TOS REWATCH - EPISODE 15 - THE MENAGERIE, PART I

source: LiveJournal posts

Analyzation/Commentary by Brittany Diamond :D Discussion Questions: (1) Apparently The Star Trek Compedium compares what Spock did for ..., to what Kirk did for Spock in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock . Does this validate the possibly-slashy connotations ...episode (or distinct lack of...

Published Fri, Nov 27

Star Trek Cast Talk Sequel Character Development

source: Star Trek Movie

TrekMovie.com has posted additional videos with various members of the cast of Star Trek as they discuss their ideas for what they would like to see in the sequel. The first video is with Leonard Nimoy (Spock). He believes it is unlikely he will be in the next movie as he served his role of bridgi...

Published Tue, Nov 24

Shatner's Star Trek "Cameo"

source: Star Trek Movie

For perspective, keep in mind that this movie does follow Star Trek canon by having events begin off screen in the Star Trek "Prime" universe with Nero and the Nerada entering the Star Trek 2.0 Universe and attacking the Kelvin with Spock Prime following 25 years later. As a result, that mean...

Published Sun, Nov 22

Leonard Nimoy on the Future of Star Trek andandnbsp;Praises Zachary Quinto

source: TrekWeb.com

Published Thu, Nov 19

Ears To Leonard Nimoy

source: Trek Today

The actor best-known for his role of Spock talks about his Vulcan pointed-ears and how and why they’ve changed over time. One of the behind-the-scenes features on the new Star Trek XI DVD and Blu-ray sets released this week features Leonard Nimoy being fitted for and talking about his famo...

Published Wed, Nov 18

If You Like These Recent Movies, Here Are Books You'll Love [Book Lists]

source: io9

If you liked Star Trek... And who didn't like J.J. Abrams' breezy reinvention of the 1960s space adventure show, focusing more on the coming-of-age of Kirk and Spock, and their journey from rivals to friends? Anarcho-syndicalists, that's who.

Published Tue, Nov 17

Abrams Talks Sequel, Spock and More

source: Star Trek Movie

I think the key to Star Trek moving forward is that it retain the sense of adventure and fun and excitement, and at the same time, go a little bit deeper. ...No one wants a movie that feels like it is moralizing and some manifesto, but I feel like it has to go a little deeper. ...We are just trying to offer t...

Published Tue, Nov 17