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'Starfleet Academy' Review: Star Trek Takes Its Biggest Swing In Years

This really isn't your parents' Star Trek. The franchise takes a huge swing that is both radical and wholesome. But will 'Starfleet Academy' live long and prosper?

Inverse · Jan 8

'Star Trek' warps into 2026 with epic 'Space For Everybody' Rose Parade float

2026 is a special year for creator Gene Roddenberry's iconic "Wagon Train To The Stars" sci-fi franchise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary seeking out new life and new civilizations!

Space · Jan 2

William Shatner Recently Shared Harsh Words For Former Star Trek Co-Stars Who Have Bad Mouthed Working With Him

He didn't mince words.

Cinemablend · Dec 24, 2025

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'Andromeda' at 25: An optimistic but flawed sci-fi romp cobbled together from the notes of 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry

Paying tribute to the 'Star Trek' creator's posthumous space adventure that still resonates with fans today.

Space · Oct 2, 2025

What Is A Vulcan? 61 Years Later, Star Trek Reboots A Central Question

The latest 'Strange New Worlds' might be playing for laughs. But there's a deeper inquiry here. Let's talk about Vulcans.

Inverse · Aug 28, 2025

'What is Starfleet?' Modern 'Star Trek' is still trying to work that out, but 'Strange New Worlds'' latest episode might have the answer

In Star Trek's modern era, Starfleet and the Federation aren't the unquestioned forces for good they once were, but Strange New Worlds' latest episode aims to restore the faith.

Space · Aug 22, 2025

Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes Said Strange New Worlds Parody Episode Had Showrunners Getting 'Cold Feet' Over William Shatner And Gene Roddenberry Portrayals

I wondered if anyone was worried about this!

Cinemablend · Aug 20, 2025

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'It was kind of a blast!': Director Jonathan Frakes breaks down 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' wiggy holodeck episode, 'A Space Adventure Hour' (exclusive)

The dashing 'Trek' veteran talks Anson's wild wig, colorful kisses, and meditating on set while directing 'the latest Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode.

Space · Aug 5, 2025

59 Years Later, Star Trek Just Created A Twisty, Metafictional Version Of Itself

'Strange New Worlds' isn't giving us Gene Roddenberry. But, it kind of is. Here's how 'A Space Adventure Hour' compares to real 'Star Trek' history.

Inverse · Jul 31, 2025

‘I Respect Gene Roddenberry’s Candor’: Star Trek’s George Takei Explained Why The Original Series Never Explored LGBTQ Issues

The Star Trek creator had his reasons.

Cinemablend · Jul 28, 2025

I Asked Star Trek’s Robert Picardo If Skydance Merger Will Impact Starfleet Academy, And He Gave An A+ Answer

He was the perfect person to ask.

Cinemablend · Jul 27, 2025

46 Years Later, Star Trek's Latest Meta Twist Has A Wild Canon Precedent

Is 'Strange New Worlds' Season 3 creating a metafiction version of Star Trek? Here's why that would make perfect sense in the canon.

Inverse · Apr 8, 2025

58 Years Later, Star Trek's Most Outrageous Villain Could Return

Is that you, Trelane? The new trailer for 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 could contain a paradox.

Inverse · Apr 3, 2025

The best sci-fi TV shows of the 1960s

Return to the glory days of 'Star Trek' and 'The Outer Limits' in our special voyage down small screen's memory lane.

Space · Mar 11, 2025

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Salon · Jan 24, 2025

The hard task of "Star Trek: Section 31"

Olatunde Osunsanmi, Alex Kurtzman and Omari Hardwick talk about latest film in Paramount+'s "Star Trek" universe

Inverse · Dec 7, 2024

45 Years Ago, Star Trek's Most Crucial Achievement Almost Didn't Happen

Don't blame Star Wars for the existence of 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture.' The road to the first Trek feature in 1979 was stranger than you might think.

Inverse · Oct 30, 2024

56 Years Ago, a Weird Star Trek Episode Almost Launched a Surprising Spinoff

The fantastic actress Teri Garr has sadly passed away. But her work in a strange little 'Star Trek' episode will never be forgotten.

Inverse · Oct 29, 2024

20 Years Ago, Star Trek Fixed 2 Plot Holes With One Giant Retcon

Star Trek once changed the background story of one of its greatest heroes and one of its biggest baddies at the same time, and it all more or less made sense.

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Inverse · Oct 12, 2024

50 Years Ago, Star Trek Changed Enterprise Canon Forever

Who was the first captain of the Enterprise? Are you sure? On October 12, 1974, Captain April was introduced in 'Star Trek: The Animated Series,' here's how that history changed Trek canon, even today.

Space · Jul 25, 2024

'Star Trek: The Illustrated Oral History: The Original Cast' reveals how William Shatner felt about tribbles (exclusive)

An exclusive excerpt from Titan Books' new release, "Star Trek: The Illustrated Oral History" which releases on July 30, 2024.

Space · Jun 10, 2024

'Star Trek V: The Final Frontier' at 35: Did William Shatner direct the cheesiest chapter in the franchise?

"Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" premiered on June 9, 1989. How does the Shatner-directed fifth installment in the Star Trek film series hold up 35 years later?

Reason · Mar 17, 2024

The Economics and Politics of Star Trek

Akiva Malamet has interesting posts on these topics at the Econlib site.

Cinemablend · Jan 25, 2024

How Star Trek: The Next Generation's Original Story For Moriarty's First Episode Could've Given Him A Happy Ending

Moriarty could've gotten a happier ending in Star Trek: TNG's "Elementary, Dear Data," though I'm not sure we would've wanted it.

Salon · Jan 10, 2024

US moon mission a bust

First US moon-bound mission in 50 years, carrying Gene Roddenberry's remains, won't be able to land

LiveScience · Jan 10, 2024

'No chance of a soft landing': Company confirms Peregrine mission's human remains won't reach the moon

An oxidizer leak has left the lunar lander stranded in space carrying human remains

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