Star Trek: Beam up the latest news, movies & TV shows
"Star Trek" is a science-fiction franchise that originated with the 1960s television series created by Gene Roddenberry. See the latest news from "the final frontier" here.
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Latest about Star Trek
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'Star Trek: The Illustrated Oral History: The Original Cast' reveals how William Shatner felt about tribbles (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An exclusive excerpt from Titan Books' new release, "Star Trek: The Illustrated Oral History" which releases on July 30, 2024.
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Everything We Know About 'Star Trek: Section 31'
By Jeff Spry published
A primer for the upcoming Paramount+ streaming film, 'Star Trek: Section 31"
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New 'Star Trek' novel calls back Dr. Gillian Taylor of 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of veteran "Star Trek" author Greg Cox's latest novel, "Star Trek: Lost To Eternity," which picks up where "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" left off.
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Everything We Know About 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'
By Jeff Spry published
A codex of everything we currently know about "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy"
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'Star Trek' legend Jonathan Frakes to direct new series, 'Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime'
By Jeff Spry published
Jonathan Frakes will direct a new miniseries adaptation of the "Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime" novels.
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'It's heart-forward:' Q&A with 'Star Trek: Prodigy' creators about Season 2 (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with Kevin and Dan Hageman about "Star Trek: Prodigy" Season 2.
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'Star Trek: Prodigy' warps into Season 2 with new Netflix trailer (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Watch Netflix's bold new trailer for the upcoming second season of "Star Trek: Prodigy."
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Who is Dr. Kovich in 'Star Trek: Discovery'? The mystery explained
By Richard Edwards published
With his trademark suit-and-tie an anomaly among the primary-colored "Star Trek: Discovery" uniforms of the 32nd century, Dr. Kovich always looked like a man out of time. But who is he, really?
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What ultimately happened to the USS Discovery in the 'Star Trek: Discovery' series finale?
By Richard Edwards published
Strangely, the Star Trek: Discovery ship's far-future fate was revealed in 2018 'Short Trek' episode 'Calypso'.
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'Star Trek V: The Final Frontier' at 35: Did William Shatner direct the cheesiest chapter in the franchise?
By Jeff Spry published
"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?
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