Star Trek

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

Star Trek XI DVD Store Extras

source: Trek Today

Fans purchasing Star Trek XI on DVD or Blu-ray when it comes out on the seventeenth will find that some retailers are offering extras with the DVD set. Those purchasing the three-disc Blu-ray set from Amazon can buy a limited edition replica gift set, with a metal Enterprise.

Published Thu, Nov 5

Star Trek DVD/Blu-Ray Retail Exclusives

source: /FILM

Target - Limited Edition Collectible Starship Enterprise Packaging on both 2-Disc DVD and 3-Disc Blu-ray. (Video available at above download link). Wal-Mart Canada - Exclusive Lenticular o-sleeve package on the Star Trek 2 disc DVD.

Published Thu, Nov 5

Star Trek: The Next Generation--"Unification I"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

For the record, the plots due dovetail in retrospect. In the movie, Spock volunteers the Enterprise crew to make peace with the Klingons. A conspiracy involving rogue elements trying to force an interstellar war pins the assassination of the Klingon chancellor on kirk and McCoy, sending...

Published Mon, Nov 2