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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

This is a review of Star Trek: The New Voyages and an update on the progress of new episodes.

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.

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.

This delightful parody is among the best Star Trek fan fiction on the web.

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

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.

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.

Every fan of horror or science fiction knows the name of Richard Matheson, from scripts for Vincent Price movies such as House of Usher, his own The Incredible Shrinking Man, to the classic vampire tale I Am Legend. Together now are his 86 short stories.

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.

My experience entering the William Shatner DVD Club Spokesperson Contest.

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

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.

Do you like Star Trek? It's okay. You can admit it. We're all friends here. If so, here are some websites that you should definitely check out.

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).

I was looking forward to this all week. Maybe that makes me a geek, but most of you who would say that have obviously never been to a Star Trek convention.

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

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

The original Star Trek was conceived in a time of anxiety and uncertainty and build a rabidly loyal following by holding out the promise that the citizens of this planet would one day set aside their petty differences? The new Star Trek was conceived in quite the same era.

They are scary, they are cool but they are perfect for Halloween

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.

A comment on the 21st century digitalizing of the original 1960s science fiction TV series.

Star Trek:TOS is remastered and enhanced with new special effects

The show ran from 1966 until 1969, but many of the people who played in it are still around.

Hot show Heroes gets even hotter when Nichelle Nichols joins the cast this fall. Find out what she had to say about it at DragonCon 2007.

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.

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.

Everyone has a favorite movie whether it is an action/adventure, comedy, drama, sci-fi, or other genre. However, with the vast number of movies released, sometimes it can be hard to choose which movies are worth a viewing and which ones are not

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.

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

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

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

This is a listing of least favorite characters from Star Trek

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.

This is a list of the least favorite Star Trek characters

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'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?

editorial on Christian Science Fiction

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.

Science Fiction and Fantasy is a genre on the rise throughout Christian Fiction. For a very long time, Sci Fi and Fantasy novels were often passed over or not well marketed because publishers in the CBA...

Any fan of science fiction, movies in general, or space exploration will find something interesting in the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.

Many groups and societies award works of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Whether you're looking for a good read, or looking to get some recognition for your own work, these awards are worth checking out!

Mini-reviews of the Top 10 Bestselling Science Fiction books for 2007. Tips for last minute gifts.

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.

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

Kristianna Locken appears to be on board a science fiction hit in "Painkiller Jane." This article will provide an overview of the series so far.

Science fiction fans are easy to shop for, and here are some ideas to get you started.