Star Trek icon George Takei talks social media, diversity, and ‘Discovery’
Star Trek franchise veteran George Takei has made a successful transition from Hollywood icon to activist, internet celebrity, and influencer. Digital Trends spoke to Takei about the current state of diversity in Hollywood, as well as his new political app, House of Cats, in a wide-ranging interview.
Make it so! Sir Patrick Stewart to return to the role of Jean-Luc Picard
The Star Trek franchise will always live long and prosper. After signing screenwriter Alex Kurtzman to a five-year deal, CBS revealed that it's currently developing four stand-alone series set in the Trek universe. It has also been announced that Patrick Stewart will return to the series.
Make it so! 8 ‘Star Trek’ technologies that actually exist now (sort of)
For the past half-century, across hundreds of TV episodes, multiple spinoffs, and more than dozen movies, 'Star Trek' has offered us a tantalizing glimpse of the future. Here are eight examples of amazing 'Trek' technologies which now exist, to some extent, in the real world.
Hop aboard the starship, as more Star Trek movies may be coming
Paramount Pictures CEO Jim Gianopulos hinted that at least two more Star Trek films may be in development, with one helmed by Quentin Tarantino and J.J. Abrams. Abrams served at the helm of the previous trilogy of Star Trek movies. Tarantino has reportedly demanded that the film be “R”-rated.
A new system could bring life-sized holograms to a meeting near you
Researchers recently unveiled the TeleHuman 2, a system they’re boasting as the “first truly holographic video conferencing system.” It's designed to bring video conferences to life, enabling people to pick up on the subtle body language that is often essential to communication.
PetaQ! You can finally learn to berate your enemies in Klingon
Language-learning platform Duolingo now offers a course in Klingon, the fictional language used in the Star Trek franchise.
‘The Revenant’ writer joins Quentin Tarantino’s R-rated Star Trek movie
Quentin Tarantino has recruited 'The Revenant' screenwriter Mark L. Smith for his R-rated feature-length Star Trek film.
‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew’ is now available without virtual reality
Star Trek: Bridge Crew has received a free update, allowing those without VR headsets to enjoy the game with their friends.
Apple orders a space drama series from the ‘Battlestar Galactica’ showrunner
Ronald D. Moore, the mind behind 'Battlestar Galactica' (2003), is helming a space drama series, to be produced by Apple and Sony.
Between the Streams: Tarantino’s R-rated Star Trek, Jurassic World 2 trailer
This week on Between the Streams: Tarantino's R-rated Star Trek film, a Jurassic World 2 trailer, I, Tonya, and more.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’: Everything we know about the new TV series
The 'Star Trek: Discovery' series has finally launched, and here's everything we know about the new show so far.
Try your favorite Star Trek commands with Alexa for some surprising results
In honor of the new Star Trek: Discovery TV series, check out these Alexa Star Trek Easter eggs that are sure to delight dedicated Trek fans
8 times that movie and TV sci-fi got the future right
Sci-fi movies and TV don't always get the future right. But they don't do badly, either, as this list makes clear.
‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ headed back to theaters for 35th anniversary
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan turns 35 this year, so Paramount Pictures and Fathom Events will hold anniversary screenings.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ may have new science and technology, but it mines old themes
The Star Trek: Discovery cast talked about the CBS All Access show at a San Diego Comic-Con 2017 press conference.
Research shows people’s brainwaves sync up when they converse
You know the Vulcan's mind meld trick that allows two people to temporarily share their brainwaves? Turns out it's a real thing. Kind of.
CBS and Paramount resolve ‘Star Trek’ fan film suit
The CBS/Paramount suit over a 'Star Trek' fan film will not boldly go to the courtroom.
Star Trek fans can board the Enterprise-D in a new ‘Halo 5: Forge’ creation
A talented Halo 5: Forge user has constructed a painstakingly detailed recreation of the Enterprise-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
A new frontier in virtual reality? Microsoft patents hints at Star Trek-like holodeck
While VR and AR systems are in the works on a limited scale, Microsoft has applied for a patent to bring the Star Trek-like holodeck closer to reality
From sci-fi to reality: Teams compete to create a Star Trek tricorder device
Two finalists compete to develop a portable medical diagnostic device similar to the one used in Star Trek universe.
From time travel to Tribbles: Here are the best Star Trek episodes from every series
Much has happened in Star Trek since the franchise debuted in 1966. Here are some of the best episodes from each of the five live-action series.
‘Star Trek Online’ players will soon be able to order 3D models of their ships
Thanks to a partnership wth 3D-printer Eucl3d, 'Star Trek Online' players will bee able to request a foot-long model of their ship from within the game.
Now you can own a ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ comm badge that really works
Star Trek fans and cosplayers, do youwant a Next Generation comm badge that actually works? ThinkGeek has the solution for you.
Look back on 50 years of Star Trek in Paramount’s anniversary trailer
Paramount Pictures has released a new video celebrating 50 years of Star Trek culled from the big-screen adventures of the Enterprise and its crew.
Facebook gives its reactions a ‘Star Trek’ makeover to mark show’s anniversary
50 years ago Thursday Star Trek began its mission into the final frontier. Today, Facebook is celebrating the milestone with special reaction emojis.
'For the Love of Spock' clip highlights Leonard Nimoy's 'Star Trek' legacy
Gravitas Ventures has released a clip from the upcoming Leonard Nimoy documentary, For the Love of Spock, showing how the project came to be.
Getting ready for ‘Dirk Gently’: BBC America to air ‘Star Trek’ marathon, ‘Sherlock’
BBC America has positioned a Star Trek marathon and Sherlock episodes ahead of the fall premiere of Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency.
‘Star Trek Beyond’ review
The third chapter of the rebooted Star Trek franchise, Star Trek Beyond, flies high and fast with an extra dose of action, thanks to director Justin Lin.
JJ Abrams has no plans to recast Anton Yelchin’s ‘Star Trek’ character
J.J. Abrams has weighed in on whether Pavel Chekov will be recast after the tragic death of actor Anton Yelchin ahead of Star Trek Beyond's premiere.
Star Trek 4 gets green light; Chris Hemsworth to return as Kirk’s father
The Starship Enterprise will soon embark on yet another adventure in theaters, continuing its mandate to boldly go where no man has gone before.
Netflix will stream CBS’s new Star Trek series to nearly 200 countries
Netflix has announced a licensing deal that will see it streaming CBS's new Star Trek series to 188 countries -- but not the U.S. or Canada.
Between the Streams: Star Trek expands, Alien sequel mania, ‘Wrecked’s’ Asif Ali (exclusive)
We interview one of the cast members of the new hit comedy Wrecked, dish about both new Alien sequels, preview the weekend box office, and more!
'Star Trek Beyond' pays homage to Takei with first openly gay character
The Star Trek franchise will have its first openly gay character in the upcoming Star Trek Beyond. Hikaru Sulu, played by John Cho, has a male partner.