Since 2015, screenwriter and producer Alex Kurtzman has been the head honcho of "Star Trek" over at Paramount. Although Bryan Fuller came up with the initial idea for the streaming era's inaugural "Star Trek" series "Star Trek: Discovery," which debuted in 2017, it was Kurtzman who completely reworked the show from its origins, hence launching Paramount+ as an all-our-eggs-in-the-"Star"-"Trek"-franchise's-basket service. Kurtzman served as executive producer on all five "Star Trek" shows that began after "Discovery," including the now-concluded "Star Trek: Short Treks" and "Star Trek: Picard," as well as the soon-to-be-concluded "Star Trek: Prodigy" and "Star Trek: Lower Decks." Also soon to conclude is "Discovery" itself, which is currently partway through its fifth and final season.
As of this writing, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is the only series that hasn't been definitively canceled, while the "Section 31" TV film has yet to stream. Also in the works is...
As of this writing, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is the only series that hasn't been definitively canceled, while the "Section 31" TV film has yet to stream. Also in the works is...
- 5/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"Star Trek" fans have seen quite a few new uniforms on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," including standard and dress uniforms for the crew of the Enterprise and live-action versions of the "Star Trek: Lower Decks" uniforms, but one character's uniform offered something totally unique to the franchise. A new Chief Engineer of the U.S.S. Enterprise joined the crew in season 2 of "Strange New Worlds," played by comedy legend (and "Star Trek" rookie!) Carol Kane, and she was given a new accessory for her uniform that made Starfleet history.
While joining host Wil Wheaton on "The Ready Room," a web series that dives into the world of "Star Trek" and provides interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks, Kane shared that she was lucky enough to be the recipient of a unique item for her Starfleet uniform. Kane's character, Commander Pelia, is a Lanthanite who has lived for centuries, even hiding...
While joining host Wil Wheaton on "The Ready Room," a web series that dives into the world of "Star Trek" and provides interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks, Kane shared that she was lucky enough to be the recipient of a unique item for her Starfleet uniform. Kane's character, Commander Pelia, is a Lanthanite who has lived for centuries, even hiding...
- 12/26/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
At the end of the first season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," the U.S.S. Enterprise had lost its chief engineer, Lieutenant Hemmer (Bruce Horak), to a Gorn egg that had been implanted inside his body. At the beginning of the second season, audiences were introduced to a new character named Pelia (Carol Kane) an engineer who had no intention of serving on board the ship. After a merry misadventure, Pelia decided she liked the Enterprise and its crew and signed onto a senior role on the ship. Pelia was unlike many of the more rule-oriented characters on "Strange New World," rarely abiding by protocol, hoarding strange art artifacts in her room, and generally ignoring orders. She was a wonderful addition to the show, and a worthy successor to the already-great Hemmer.
Pelia is a Lanthanite, a humanoid species that lives literally thousands of years. It's their longevity,...
Pelia is a Lanthanite, a humanoid species that lives literally thousands of years. It's their longevity,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"Star Trek" has long thrived on genre diversity. While overall a sci-fi workplace drama, "Star Trek" has always free rein to delve into horror, comedy, action, political intrigue, and, most importantly, its own unique type of speculative morality play. The shows may film on reused sets, but there are subtle uses of camera, of lighting, and of color that should -- ideally -- make each individual episode stand out. This is especially true in the Paramount+ era, which makes extensive use of a high-tech, programmable backdrop called an Ar wall. Colors and moods can now be more subtly altered from show to show, and from episode to episode.
Most recently, director Dermott Downs directed a musical episode of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" called "Subspace Rhapsody." That episode saw the Enterprise crew psychically affected by a strange spatial phenomenon that forced them to behave, in fits, like they were characters in a stage musical.
Most recently, director Dermott Downs directed a musical episode of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" called "Subspace Rhapsody." That episode saw the Enterprise crew psychically affected by a strange spatial phenomenon that forced them to behave, in fits, like they were characters in a stage musical.
- 8/9/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Big Bang Theory is one of the most famous and iconic modern-day sitcoms.
Sprawling Twelve Seasons, the series followed a group of brainiac friends and their exploits in love, life, and the search for knowledge.
The show garnered ten Emmy awards, four of which went to lead actor Jim Parsons, yet the show never nabbed the Best Comedy award.
The series has also spawned a spinoff series, Young Sheldon. Another spinoff series is in the works at Max, but the plot is unknown at this time.
While the series creator, Chuck Lorre, has continuous success with sitcoms on CBS, what has the main cast done? Find out below!
John Ross Bowie - Barry Kripke
Barry Kripke, a rival of Sheldon's and an overall annoying character, was played brilliantly by John Ross Bowie.
During his extended guest stint on The Big Bang Theory, he starred in the sitcom Speechless, starring Minni Driver.
Sprawling Twelve Seasons, the series followed a group of brainiac friends and their exploits in love, life, and the search for knowledge.
The show garnered ten Emmy awards, four of which went to lead actor Jim Parsons, yet the show never nabbed the Best Comedy award.
The series has also spawned a spinoff series, Young Sheldon. Another spinoff series is in the works at Max, but the plot is unknown at this time.
While the series creator, Chuck Lorre, has continuous success with sitcoms on CBS, what has the main cast done? Find out below!
John Ross Bowie - Barry Kripke
Barry Kripke, a rival of Sheldon's and an overall annoying character, was played brilliantly by John Ross Bowie.
During his extended guest stint on The Big Bang Theory, he starred in the sitcom Speechless, starring Minni Driver.
- 4/17/2023
- by Michael T. Stack
- TVfanatic
The android Data was a key component within the cherished mosaic of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." The character fits snugly within the "Star Trek" ethos as a symbol of scientific progress and philosophical inquiry, while also fulfilling a deep emotional role as an artificial intelligence searching for humanity. Actor Brent Spiner had the daunting task to become the spiritual successor to Leonard Nimoy's highly logical yet humanistic Spock, but Data's loving reception is proof that he's a completely separate yet equally beloved force. Ironically, however, a director of one of the earliest episodes of "Tng" warned Spiner that the role wouldn't allow him enough range.
It was easy to dismiss Data as a Spock knockoff upon his debut. Whereas Vulcans are trained to control emotions in order to prioritize logic, here was a synthetic lifeform that was actually incapable of feeling emotions. Far from a one-note gimmick,...
It was easy to dismiss Data as a Spock knockoff upon his debut. Whereas Vulcans are trained to control emotions in order to prioritize logic, here was a synthetic lifeform that was actually incapable of feeling emotions. Far from a one-note gimmick,...
- 4/15/2023
- by Andrew Housman
- Slash Film
This Star Trek: Picard article contains spoilers.
With only two episodes to go before the series finale, Star Trek: Picard seems ready to wrap up its big storylines. In “Surrender,” season 3 antagonist Vadic finally met her demise, thanks to a very clever maneuver by Jean-Luc and company, closing one of the many arcs introduced this season. But there’s still plenty the Next Generation team and the crew of the USS Titan need to solve before this story can truly wrap up.
For one thing, our heroes still need to figure out how to stop the elusive Changeling plot that’s set to unfold during Starfleet’s big Frontier Day celebration. Whatever they have planned, it’s clear these shapeshifting terrorists intend to change the Star Trek universe as we know it. But there’s yet one other mystery the group needs to solve before it can truly turn its...
With only two episodes to go before the series finale, Star Trek: Picard seems ready to wrap up its big storylines. In “Surrender,” season 3 antagonist Vadic finally met her demise, thanks to a very clever maneuver by Jean-Luc and company, closing one of the many arcs introduced this season. But there’s still plenty the Next Generation team and the crew of the USS Titan need to solve before this story can truly wrap up.
For one thing, our heroes still need to figure out how to stop the elusive Changeling plot that’s set to unfold during Starfleet’s big Frontier Day celebration. Whatever they have planned, it’s clear these shapeshifting terrorists intend to change the Star Trek universe as we know it. But there’s yet one other mystery the group needs to solve before it can truly turn its...
- 4/7/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
This article contains Star Trek: Picard spoilers.
Star Trek Picard Season 2 Episode 5
With Star Trek: Picard episode 5, “Fly Me to the Moon,” Star Trek: Picard we’ve reached the midpoint of the season, and well into its third episode set in the year 2024. At this point, our time travel crew is doing their best to stay undercover, but they keep talking about old Star Trek plots nonetheless. Although this run of episodes has dabbled in referencing Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, at this point, the Trek Easter eggs are getting decidedly more obscure.
Here are the five biggest, and deepest cuts in Picard Season 2, Episode 5. Spoilers ahead.
The Borg Queen Imitating Voices
When the Borg Queen hijacks the voice controls of La Sirena’s computer, she tries out various voices first. Although the Borg Queen is not an android, this concept seems to reference the idea of different androids in Trek canon,...
Star Trek Picard Season 2 Episode 5
With Star Trek: Picard episode 5, “Fly Me to the Moon,” Star Trek: Picard we’ve reached the midpoint of the season, and well into its third episode set in the year 2024. At this point, our time travel crew is doing their best to stay undercover, but they keep talking about old Star Trek plots nonetheless. Although this run of episodes has dabbled in referencing Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, at this point, the Trek Easter eggs are getting decidedly more obscure.
Here are the five biggest, and deepest cuts in Picard Season 2, Episode 5. Spoilers ahead.
The Borg Queen Imitating Voices
When the Borg Queen hijacks the voice controls of La Sirena’s computer, she tries out various voices first. Although the Borg Queen is not an android, this concept seems to reference the idea of different androids in Trek canon,...
- 3/31/2022
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
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