3+ day, 16+ hour ago (235+ words) A Magic: The Gathering card measures only about 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches, yet even in their diminutive size, they can still drive people to steal thousands of dollars" worth of them. Have you ever wondered what goes into them that makes them so desirable? In a new bonus episode of "Game 2gether" on WDTN+, co-host Joe Gurnig talks with Max McCall, an executive producer with Wizards of the Coast. McCall, who has worked on MTG"s "Universes Beyond" collaborations with Nickelodeon"s "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and Marvel"s "Spider-Man," said that contrary to what you might think, working with properties owned by media giants is actually a plus, not a minus. "One of the things that"s really great about working on "Universes Beyond" stuff is: We get to work directly with the stewards of the brands we are working on,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (272+ words) Rebecca Romijn, who stars as Una Chin-Riley, also known as Number One, in the hit TV series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, had an extra special work day on Nov. 6 as she and the cast celebrated her 53rd birthday on set. The actress took to Instagram to mark the occasion and thank her fellow cast members, writing, "Another trip around the sun on the USS Enterprise, surrounded by my favorite crew.." Fans quickly wished her a happy birthday in the comments, with notes like, "Happiest of birthdays!! "love the show," and "happy birthday " Rebecca! Hope your personal new year is a great one!" Another said, "Going to miss this show when it's finished! I've absolutely loved this journey and this crew!" Related: Ethan Peck and Rebecca Romijn Reveal Their Favorite Episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Star Trek: Strange New…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (157+ words) Rebecca Romijn just proved that even in deep space, birthdays are best spent with your crew. The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds star, 53, shared a sweet post to Instagram on Thursday, November 6, celebrating her birthday on set. She captioned the post, "Another trip around the sun on the USS Enterprise, surrounded by my favorite crew." She traded her signature blonde for a rich brunette to play Commander Una Chin-Riley, better known as "Number One" on the Paramount+ series, and gave fans a peek inside her dressing room, which was filled with balloons, flowers, and handmade cards. The former supermodel best known for her roles in X-Men, Ugly Betty'and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, began her career in the "90s as a fashion model before transitioning to acting, quickly earning recognition for her charisma and versatility on screen. William Shatner's Wife Urging…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (273+ words) GameSpot and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Each Lego minifigure is dressed in their Next Generation uniform, and all nine characters have their own accessories, including a tractor beam generator, a trombone, and a phaser. One of the accessories is the cat Spot, who can stand on the buildable minifigure display stand. Here's the list of Next Generation characters who received the Lego minifigure treatment. Included Star Trek Lego Minifigures: Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge Lego's Black Friday sale starts November 28 at 12 AM ET. Each year, Lego collectors flood the Lego Store's online storefront at midnight on Black Friday to get the headliner set and the exclusive freebie for purchasing it early. We expect this year's Black Friday sale to be even busier than usual due to Star Trek....

4+ week, 1+ day ago (382+ words) French actor Tch'ky Karyo, who had a starring role in the film Nikita and the TV series The Missing, has died aged 72. Karyo, who was born in Turkey but grew up in Paris, died of a cancer on Friday, AFP news agency reported. Known largely for supporting roles, Karyo acted in films for nearly four decades, finding a second career in TV series in his final years. Karyo's wife, actress Val'rie Keruzor', and their children announced his death in a statement to the news agency. Karyo first made his mark in crime thriller La Balance (1982) and he played the handler Bob in Luc Besson's assassin film Nikita (1990). BBC audiences might best remember him for his role in The Missing (2014). The first eight-part series, about the search for a missing boy in France, starred Karyo as French detective Julien Baptiste. James…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (415+ words) Spock's Beard's new album will come as a huge relief to those who feared the silence since 2018's Noise Floor wasn't a good sign. Things have certainly changed in that time. The band have a new label; they're joined by new drummer Nick Potters, keyboardist Ryo Okumoto appears as the de-facto bandleader; and they've welcomed a new writing partner into the fold. External songwriters aren't a new phenomenon for the Beard. For The Archaeoptimist they connected with British musician Michael Whiteman, the driving force behind the excellent I Am The Manic Whale. He proves to have been an inspired choice, with shared music and lyric credits on almost every track. The first minute or so of opener Invisible is enough to confirm that their musical identity remains intact. Leading off with a multi-voice a cappella, they blast in with syncopated…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago (406+ words) The post WWE's Becky Lynch looks unrecognizable in first look as Star Trek character appeared first on ClutchPoints. During her hiatus in 2024, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch landed a marquee role in Paramount+'s Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series as a Bridge officer. Now, a first look at her character has been revealed, thanks to Collider. Lynch has short hair with blue highlights and is wearing a yellow uniform. Landing this role means a lot to Lynch, who grew up a fan of Star Trek. It was one of the few shows that she got on cable growing up. "I grew up when Star Trek was one of the two shows that was on TV in Ireland, on whatever four channels we had, so it was always on in the background," Lynch told Collider. "I can't say that I sat down…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (292+ words) Recently, LEGO and Star Trek announced they were partnering on a bold new collection. The two pop culture icons are finally coming together for the first time. Now we know how they'll begin their voyage to toy aisles. You'll soon be able to build your very own LEGO U.S.S. Enterprise from Star Trek: The Next Generation. LEGO is kicking off its inaugural Star Trek collection with a legendary ship. The LEGO Group and Paramount Products & Experiences have announced their first set is the Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D. That's the version of the beloved Federation ship that originally appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation. (And recently made a triumphant return.) The highly detailed set also comes with a detachable command saucer, secondary hull, and warp nacelles with "distinctive red and blue detailing." It also boasts an opening shuttlebay and two…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (210+ words) Move aside, Star Wars, it's time for Star Trek: The Next Generation's turn under the Lego spotlight. After teasing a collaboration on social media a couple of months ago, Lego has officially unveiled its set based on Star Trek: The Next Generation. "Set course for a creative voyage with the LEGO" Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D (10356) set for adults. Build a highly detailed replica of Starfleet's legendary flagship complete with a detachable command saucer, secondary hull, warp nacelles with distinctive red and blue detailing, an opening shuttlebay, 2 mini shuttlepods, and an angled display stand with a schematic and ship statistics," reads the set description on the official Lego website. The set will also include the following accessories: a teacup, trombone with a stand, a phaser, tricorder, engineering case, PADD, bottle, portable tractor beam generator, and a cat figure. Check…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago (132+ words) When "Star Trek" legend William Shatner and America's favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson share the stage, sparks can fly on an astronomical level. They talk with Luke Burbank about their bromance built on an appreciation of science; the two-man show ("The Universe Is Absurd!") that grew out of a trip to the South Pole; and how curiosity about the cosmos can help keep one young. When "Star Trek" legend William Shatner and America's favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson share the stage, sparks can fly on an astronomical level. They talk with Luke Burbank about their bromance built on an appreciation of science; the two-man show ("The Universe Is Absurd!") that grew out of a trip to the South Pole; and how curiosity about the cosmos can help keep one young....