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1+ hour, 1+ min ago (855+ words) Allison Schonter is a staff writer at ComicBook and PopCulture and formerly held the same role at Talk Nerdy with Us, Starry Constellation Magazine, and PopWrapped. A graduate of the University of Toledo with a degree in English, she has 10 years of experience as a journalist covering entertainment and pop culture. Allison entered the [] When Top Gun smashed into theaters in 1986, it became a cultural phenomenon and solidified Tom Cruise's status as a major Hollywood star. The film's groundbreaking aerial sequences and iconic soundtrack set a new standard for action cinema that many films have tried to emulate since. Just four years later, Cruise and director Tony Scott reunited for another high-octane film that most considered a Top Gun knock-off, and it just raced onto Paramount+. We're talking about Days of Thunder, Scott's 1990 American sports action drama that at the…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago (1162+ words) Star Trek's themes of peace, harmony, and curiosity while exploring the universe require the Enterprise and other crews to face off with villains that stand for none of these things. Without the evil characters that try to destroy these values, the franchise would be extremely boring. Deep Space Nine often dealt with Gul Dukat, who was one of the best sci-fi villains in television history. The Cardassian warrior was the quintessential fascist dictator, having overseen the brutal oppression of the Bajorans while still being as charming as he is cunning to the outside world. However, the popularity of this villain is based on his complexity. Dukat was far from a one-note dictatorial character. Over the course of the series, he takes on many roles, eventually becoming a religious cult leader, and he also has a complicated relationship with his daughter....

4+ hour, 29+ min ago (767+ words) Whenever you have a franchise as enduring as Star Trek, with its nearly 60-year history, you inevitably encounter bumps along the way, especially among the fan base, with certain aspects resistant to change. When"The Next Generation"premiered in syndication in 1987, there was significant pushback from fans of"The Original Series,"despite the spinoff being set 75 years [] Whenever you have a franchise as enduring as Star Trek, with its nearly 60-year history, you inevitably encounter bumps along the way, especially among the fan base, with certain aspects resistant to change. When "The Next Generation" premiered in syndication in 1987, there was significant pushback from fans of "The Original Series," despite the spinoff being set 75 years after the NBC series and coming directly from "TOS" creator Gene Roddenberry. There was doubt that TNG would survive beyond the first couple of seasons. Still,…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago (980+ words) Overall, if you're looking for great "Trek," you won't find it in "Star Trek:The Animated Series." But as a look back at the history of the franchise " and perhaps as a guilty pleasure " it has its merits. Frankly, it's worth watching for its zaniness alone. Cast: Hudson Brooks, Monique Thomas, Paul Castro, Jr. Episode Count: 9 (still airing new episodes) "Star Trek:Discovery" ushered in a new era for the franchise, with big-budget, prestige format episodes, and shorter seasons released directly to streaming. It also meant nearly a year between seasons, and so, to tide fans over during an extended wait, a series of mini episodes was produced that constitute the short-form series "Star Trek:Short Treks." Though the episodes vary in quality, it's the series' wide array of stories that sets it apart. There's also an Emmy-nominated animated episode…...

8+ hour, 34+ min ago (646+ words) Simon Gallagher is the Executive Editor of'ComicBook.com'and formerly held the same role at'Screen Rant, and before that WhatCulture.'He is a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, and eternally fascinated by the magic of screen and page entertainment, with specialist expertise in superhero culture, blockbusters, and geek franchises in both movies and TV. An English Literature graduate from [] The future of Star Trek, at the moment, is both incredibly exciting and largely unknown beyond the next year or two. We know for certain that a new Star Trek movie is coming from Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, that Starfleet Academy launches in January, and that the final two seasons of Strange New Worlds are coming, likely beginning in Spring 2026. But Paramount's change of ownership " which led to the movie announcement, of course " means that beyond that, we know very little....

10+ hour, 39+ min ago (435+ words) | November 27, 2025 | By: TrekMovie.com Staff 1 comments so far This morning Anson Mount posted a video he shot of himself walking from his trailer to inside the studio at CBS Stages Mississauga where Strange New Worlds has been shot for five years. The series star noted that unlike in the USA, Thanksgiving is not an official holiday today in Canada. The Canadian Thanksgiving is a holiday in the second week of October. The video posted with the message "Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. #turkeyday #startrek #tvproduction #norestforthewicked" shows Anson walking through the stages, including giving co-star Jess Bush (Christine Chapel) a hug on his way to the set, as he was very careful not to reveal any spoilers. Mount seemed in a more energetic mood than when he last posted a video in the wee hours of Saturday morning, shortly after some late…...

10+ hour, 48+ min ago (857+ words) Overall, if you're looking for great "Trek," you won't find it in "Star Trek:The Animated Series." But as a look back at the history of the franchise " and perhaps as a guilty pleasure " it has its merits. Frankly, it's worth watching for its zaniness alone. "Star Trek:Discovery" ushered in a new era for the franchise, with big-budget, prestige format episodes, and shorter seasons released directly to streaming. It also meant nearly a year between seasons, and so, to tide fans over during an extended wait, a series of mini episodes was produced that constitute the short-form series "Star Trek:Short Treks." Though the episodes vary in quality, it's the series' wide array of stories that sets it apart. There's also an Emmy-nominated animated episode ("The Girl Who Made the Stars") and even a short that serves as a…...

11+ hour, 36+ min ago (288+ words) | November 27, 2025 | By: Steve Wright 0 comments so far Since the surprise August announcement of Star Trek: Infection " a new VR game set in the Star Trek: The Next Generation/Deep Space Nine era " we have been eager to learn more, especially when to expect the release. Now we know that and some more details on the platforms it will be available on. Today game publisher Bloober Team confirmed with TrekMovie that Infection will arrive on Meta Quest 3 and Steam VR on March 31, 2026. This date corrects the record regarding'an investor statement that mentioned a December 2025 release date. Also, the simultaneous platform launch is welcome news as the initial announcement stated the Steam VR release would follow "very shortly after" Meta Quest 3. We also confirmed how much latinum you will need to board the abandoned USS Lumen for Trek's first survival horror experience,…...

12+ hour, 29+ min ago (722+ words) Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres January 15, exclusively on Paramount+. This thrilling new chapter follows a fresh class of cadets as they train under the watchful, demanding eyes of Starfleet's finest. Together, they'll face the highs and lows of academy life: forging unbreakable friendships, clashing in explosive rivalries, experiencing first loves, and stepping into their destiny as the next generation of Starfleet officers. When a mysterious new enemy threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself, these cadets must rise to the challenge or risk losing everything they've just begun to fight for. Starring Sandro Rosta, Karim Dian, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Bella Shepard, and Zo" Steiner, as well as Holly Hunter, who plays the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy. Additional cast members include Tig Notaro and Robert Picardo, reprising their roles as Jett Reno and The Doctor, and guest…...

15+ hour, 29+ min ago (369+ words) Crossovers are the most self-indulgent and opportunistic pieces of fan bait and fanfiction, none more than the prospect of Doctor Who and Star Trek ever meeting. Just look at the amount of clicks every time an article comes along suggesting a crossover, and the makers of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds snuck in a TARDIS [] Crossovers are the most self-indulgent and opportunistic pieces of fan bait and fanfiction, none more than the prospect of Doctor Who and Star Trek ever meeting. Just look at the amount of clicks every time an article comes along suggesting a crossover, and the makers of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds snuck in a TARDIS cameo in an episode of the latest season. The Fifteenth Doctor already suggested visiting the Federation in an early episode of his run on Disney+. The only thing preventing a…...