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When Gene Rodenberry's Star Trek TV series first aired, the commander of the starship Enterprise was Captain James T. Kirk (played by William Shatner). More than 30 years later, Captain Kirk is as popular as ever.

Star Trek's cast members become famous. But the guest stars who board the Enterprise are some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

In light of the History Channel's recent retrospective on this groundbreaking series, this article outlines the history of the Star Trek phenomenon, the positives and negatives of each of its five series, and the impact that each one had.

It's been 20 years since Patrick Stewart took on the role of Captain Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Here's a look how it all started back in 1987.

Science fiction is experiencing a revival of late in both novels, movies, and TV series. The series mentioned in this article are a small taste of some of the finer epics.

In this piece, I evaluate the latest Star Trek television series, Enterprise. I seek to understand why it performed the way it did, why it was not received well, and why it ultimately failed.

It's fun to learn what actors might have taken certain roles, but didn't. Here are some of the biggest Hollywood stars who were almost cast in Star Trek.

Star Trek isn't only about the Starship Enterprise. Take a look at some other great Starships.

Star Trek's women characters are important ones. Here's my top ten.

A new Star Trek feature film bows in 2008, but what happened to the TV show? Did Executive Producer Rick Berman kill off the television series? If so, how?

The phenomenon of Star Trek is discussed by a fan of the hit series. From Jean-Luc Picard to Captain Kirk, the Star Trek franchise has been a hit.

A look at the 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' cast and their current endeavors.

There are a few things I have to admit. I wasn't initially attracted to Star Trek by the aliens, or the battles, or the ships.

You may not understand the phenomenon that is Star Trek, but chances are there is a Trekkie or two on your holiday gift list. Set your phasers on stun and prepare to beam up. Here are the top ten gift ideas for Trekkies.

What constitutes the quintessential Hollywood hero? There are common denominators that define the really great ones no matter what their time or place.

Actor Neal McDonough describes what it's like to endure the ups and downs of a career in Hollywood -- from roles in hits like Star Trek and Minority report to canceled series like Boomtown and Medical Investigation.

Are you a Star Trek fan? Do you think you're weird? A Newsweek writer thinks you're weird & said so to Patrick Stewart.

Thirty-three great quotes from actor Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Picard in the Star Trek: The Next Generation movies and television series.

Star Trek fans have always made Hollywood notice them. These days they're doing it again with the success of the fan film.

Star Trek explores the future, aliens and more. Legal issues explored & debated over in Star Trek have made it into college classrooms & beyond. Here are some of the most interesting legal issues discussed in Star Trek.

A look at some of the top issues, which are usually of a sensitive nature, that have been discussed and explored; including which Star Trek series did the best job of getting that point across to viewers.

Star Trek composer Jay Chattaway comments on the important role that music plays in the development of plot and character in the multiple Star Trek series on which he has worked.

The Star Trek universe is so vast, it has its own unique sports & games. Check out a few of the flashy, weird & wild sports & games of the science fiction franchise.

Boston Legal links to Star Trek in several episodes.

This is an article on the casting of Chris Pine as Star Trek Captain Kirk, in Star Trek XI.

Star Trek Enterprise had a nice premise behind it: to show what the Federation was like before any of the other series, however, due to its unbelievability and "modern-ness" some views tuned out and the show was cancelled after a brief run on television.

This article illustrates the basic approach to preparing a TV pitch when trying to write for a television show. As a professional freelancer, I've gone through the process more than once.

Star Trek. When these words are uttered to any person anywhere, the majority of times, they will think of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and/or the conventions filled with various forms of social misfits.

Do you like eating live serpent worms? How about Romulan ale? Take a tasty tour of Star Trek's best, most delicious and just plain weird alien foods and ways to prepare them.

This article is an opinion piece on why, as a science-fiction writer myself, I think Star Trek is one of the best fictional creations of all time.

Even fans can't keep which film is which straight. Live Long and try to remember which ones you've seen.

The true Star Trek Fans need to help save the Franchise from mediocrity, a severe lack of love, a lack of passion, and attrocious writing.

Gene Roddenberry has incorrectly assumed that money is a force for evil and strife in the world, while in reality money is just an inanimate object like any other object with value to us. How we use that object is up to us as beings with free-will.

With I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball brought us big laughs. With Star Trek, she brought us great sci-fi.

Star Trek was groovier than Austin Powers back in the day. In charge of it all was head hippy: Gene Roddenberry.

Chase Masterson defines versatility. Best known to audiences on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Chase has now branched out into film production. I'm grateful she took the time out of her busy schedule for this chat.

Star Trek gadgets are the coolest around. Here's a sample.

I entered a contest to win Captain Kirk's Communicator. I won. Beam me up, Scotty!

These are the lost shows of Gene Roddenberry. Their mission ... to excite the imagination of what may have been.

This article uncovers one of my deep, dark secrets: I love science fiction movies. It is something about which I have expertise that I'm willing to share.

My experience entering the William Shatner DVD Club Spokesperson Contest.

The sci-fi hit Star Trek is to return to a movie theatre near by Christmas Day 2008. This will be the eleventh installment of the oh so popular space adventure.

Of all the Star Trek feature films, the fifth entry in the series is considered by most fans to be the weakest and least satisfying.

Star Trek episodes can be good or bad - sometimes really bad. Here are the worst.

Star Trek Conventions are only for obsessed fans - right? Not so. I attended one and found a lot more than just Klingons and Tribbles.

Star Trek's stories have thrilled audiences for over forty years. Some of the best episodes were written by respected novelists like Robert Bloch (Psycho).

Fire, fire, fire, get hit, hit, hit, but nobody dies for a long, long, long time

JJ Abrams' upcoming Star Trek movie will have two separate actors playing the same character. One has been playing it for over 40 years. Can this be done with any credibility to the role?

Vampires can be found in dark places. It's very dark in space...

Each literary agent is profiled with contact information and the other genres they represent.

James Doohan the beloved engineer of the Enterprise from the hit TV series Star Trek, had his ashes flown into outer-space along with 200 other people at New Mexico's Spaceport America.

What Makes Star Trek Voyager One Of The Best Star Trek Series Ever Made? Could it be the species, crew, plot or uncharted destinations? Of course everyone has a favorite; read on to find out my thoughts on this series.

The Ethics of Star Trek is a serious examination of ethical concerns and considerations that take specific Star Trek episodes as its starting point.

A review of The Star Trek Experience museum and ride at the Hilton in Las Vegas.

Do you have a favorite Star Trek series? For me, The Next Generation personified all species and allowed a new generation of Star Trek fans to discover the new cast and revisit the old.

Star Trek is full of great characters. Some of the better ones aren't even full cast members. My favorite of those is Lt. Reg Barclay.

Star Trek is a massive phenomenon with hundreds of hours of enjoyment available to be viewed but for those who aren't already trekkies Star Trek can be a difficult thing to get into. There is just too much out there for newbies to jump in head first.

Star Trek really has less to do with science fiction and aliens than it does about human nature and, social diplomacy, and challenging one's own integrity.

An article comparing the alien Space Babes of two classic Sci-Fi TV shows.

Star Trek has been around for a long time. Why not have your child's birthday party around that idea?

An autistic child's view of these two different worlds.

Now that Barrack Obama has just won the Iowa caucus, his path to the presidency is a serious possibility. But how did he really get in this position?

Star Trek entertains us, but also educates. Now it's helping teach students at the University Level.

Star Trek's aliens like Klingons and Romulans can be boring. Here's a few minor aliens who don't have much screen time, but are still memorable.

Part one of my guide focused largely on the differences between the five series. In this installment I'll be giving you a brief overview of the different species that appear in the shows.

Gene Roddenberry created Star Trek. What did this sci-fi master think of UFO's and Psychic powers?

While writing for the hit television shows Star Trek: The Next Generation & Deep Space Nine, I formulated helpful writing strategies. Let me share them with you to help your own science fiction writing.

The first issue written by Lawrence Watt-Evans is based on a story concept by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. Lost Universe is a good way to follow the Star Trek kings other writings.

Keith DeCandido is a prolific writer of media-tie in novels. He's written Star Trek novels & the hugely popular video games, World of Warcraft & Starcraft. He talks to me about how he got his big break, the new Star Trek film & more.

I love Star Trek parodies and I love MAD-TV. Here's one of the funniest Star Trek parodies ever.

A list of little-noted science fiction and horror movie-makers who died recently.

Is William Shatner Star Trek's one and only Captain Kirk? Are you sure about that?

Alexander the Great, the famous Macedonian King who tried to conquer the world, has been played by such luminaries as Richard Burton and Colin Farrell in epic motion pictures. But few know that the glorious conqueror was also played by none other than William Shatner.

Hundreds of Star Trek books have been published now for over forty years. Browsing through them can be time consuming. Check out some of the very best here.

We all like the best of the bunch. What about the worst? Sometimes it's fun to pick out the turkeys. Here are a few real gobblers from Star Trek.

Throughout the original series and the Star Trek movies, James Kirk has shared many bits of wisdom and humor with the world. Here are some of Captain Kirk's best quotes...

Star Trek opens in movie theaters in May 2009. As anticipation builds, the Internet clearly shows how huge the buzz has become. Here are some facts behind what may be the biggest summer movie of 2009, plus the biggest Star Trek feature film ever.

There can be no doubt that Star Trek changed science fiction television forever. Some issues of the original comic books have been reprinted by Checker Book Publishing, and they bring back the glory of the old show.

Which sci-fi babes heat up your cicuits? Did she make the list of the 11 hottest sci-fi babes ever on TV and in movies?

Spaceships, aliens and stand-up comics? Science Fiction can be incredibly, even knee slapping funny.

Star Trek gadgets are all around us now. Which is your favorite?

These are what I consider to be the 10 best science fiction movies of all time.

Best known as the quick-witted, fun-loving Mike Seiver on TV's Growing Pains, Kirk Cameron has reinvented himself from child star to Christian warrior. The smart-aleck boy on TV had to make the decision of a man.

Star trek the tour is going to over fourty cities in the next five years to delight and amaze Trekkers. Is it really worh the money?

With the introduction of Star Wars we were also introduced to a rivalry greater then the Borg and the Federation, the rivalry between Star Wars and Star Trek fans.

Science and science fiction feed one another. Dr. Marc Rayman, Chief Propulsion Engineer at NASA talks real science and sci-fi fun like Star Trek & Star Wars.

Read this informative article and learn some little known facts about William Shatner you're sure to enjoy, whether you're a Trekkie or not!

All Trekkies love quotes from episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series as well as from the movies. Here are some of the best Star Trek quotes.

The latest casting news from the new film Star Trek 11

Preview of the upcoming Fall 2008 Science Fiction and Fantasy television shows on CBS.

2006 marks the 50th anniversary of several classic science fiction movies, and summer weekends are the ideal time to watch these movies, with a bucket of popcorn and a suspension of disbelief. These movies paved the way for the classic TV shows of today.

Star Trek XI is set to start filming in the fall for a December 2008 release. J.J. Abrams, who has created such TV shows as Lost and Alias, will direct.

Have you ever seen the Star Trek episode "The City on the Edge of Forever"? If you haven't...