Star Trek

R2D2 Was in Star Trek 2009 !!

source: Show Me SciFi

Posted in scifi Tagged: R2D2, science fiction, scifi, Star Trek, startrek Unbelievable! io9 has what it claims to be a confirmation from George Lucas’ ILM and a frame from the blu-ray version of Star Trek 2009 In real-time play, it’s not even a second long, but it’s clear that everyone’s f...

Published Mon, Nov 16

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Imaginary Friend"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

The plot is a terribly contrived mess of elements of some of the worst TOS and TNG episodes. We have a troubled, lonely kid with an overactive imagination who causes trouble for the crew. I just more or less described “Charlie X,” “And the Children Shall Lead,” “The Bonding” “Hero Worship,” a...

Published Mon, Nov 16

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "The First Duty"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

Some side issues taint the episode for me, too. There is a replica of the original Enterprise on Wesley’s desk that is actually a pewter collectible that was available at the time. A little blatant product placement there. Normally, that would not bother meat all, but TNG has obnoxiously pro...

Published Sat, Nov 14

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

Video: STAR TREK TNG Endings

source: Mike Lynch Cartoons

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 another adventure! These all appear to be from the first season of The Next Generation. It r...

Published Fri, Nov 6

Star Trek (2009) out on DVD Nov 17th including a few nifty extra

source: Show Me SciFi

Posted in scifi Tagged: J J Abrams, science fiction, sciencefiction, scifi, Star Trek, startrek J J Abrams Star Trek makes it to the ‘little’ screen on Nov. 17th. Alongside the movie itself the DVD release will include a few notable outtakes including the deleted Klingon Scene. They don’t q...

Published Tue, Nov 3

Star Trek Fic Exchange, Round Three

source: The Next Generation Fans

Trek Exchange is now in its THIRD ROUND! We welcome het, slash, gen, whatever floats your starship! Everything is welcome here. All characters, all pairings. Links for your convenience: Writers, please sign up here. Artists, please sign up here. TNG writers/artists, please sign up here.

Published Tue, Nov 3

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Silicon Avatar"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

I seriously considered calling “Silicon Avatar” the worst episode of TNG, but I am still going to bestow that dubious honor on another installment. But at least you know where I am coming from here. This is a terrible, terrible episode.

Published Fri, Oct 30