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The Star Trek captain who elevated TV

The man behind Jean-Luc Picard aimed for the stars in all his work and made TV nobler for it

Salon · Oct 30

To baldly go: Patrick Stewart was an icon for bald men everywhere

The actor was an exemplary bald, unapologetically embracing his hairloss and setting the scalp-based bar for all other men with receding hairlines

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30

On Star Trek, Patrick Stewart could make anyone feel hopeful for humanity

As Jean-Luc Picard in seven seasons, four films and a sequel, Stewart made us believe the most interesting person in the room might also be the most humane

The Guardian - US · Oct 30

Walter Koenig obituary

Actor beloved by Star Trek fans for his portrayal of the show’s baby-faced Russian navigator Pavel Chekov

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28

'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig passes away at 90

Veteran actor Walter Koenig, best known for playing Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek television series and seven films in the franchise, has died at the age of 90. His representative confirmed that he died of natural causes at his home on Sunday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Koenig…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

39 Years Later, One X-Men Legend Almost Fixed A Massive Star Trek Timeline Gap

Could we have gotten a deep-dive into Star Trek history? James McAvoy's prequel pitch about playing a younger Picard on the Stargazer sounds amazing.

Inverse · Oct 19

60 Years Ago, Star Trek's Most Debauched Episode Was Almost The Pilot

'Mudd's Women," aired on October 13, 1966 as part of 'Star Trek's first season. But what if it had been the pilot?

Inverse · Oct 18

39 Years Later, One Star Trek Legend Is Ready To Explore A Brutal Backstory

Denise Crosby, who played Tasha Yar in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' reveals she's ready to explore more of her character's backstory.

Inverse · Oct 15

70 Years Later, The Most Influential Sci-Fi Movie You've Never Seen Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Science-fiction wouldn't look quite the same without Robby the Robot and 'Forbidden Planet.'

Inverse · Sep 29

45 Years Later, The Most Important Star Trek Artifact Has Returned

The original Starship Enterprise model, from 1964, has resurched. Here's the exclusive scoop on its new home at MIT.

Inverse · Sep 22