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One of 'Star Trek's' greatest captains had us scratching our heads. When Kate Mulgrew, the actress best known for playing Captain Janeway on "Star Trek: Voyager," took on the role of Kove in Adult Swim's procedural show spoof, "NTSF: SD: SUV::," "Star Trek" fans were not sure of what to think about it. After all, the "Trek" crowd can be a fickle bunch. Witness the backlash against Wesley Crusher from "Star Trek: The Next Generation. " It's only been in recent years that fans have really embraced Wil Wheaton as a nerd hero. The show has been on the air since July on the network (which is owned by Time Warner, which also owns CNN), and Mulgrew told CNN Geek Out that fans have since warmed up to her character in a big way.

"These fans are very loyal, and they're very game and very smart, and they love to roll with it," she said, adding, "Janeway is their captain, whether she's in an insane asylum or not. " Mulgrew made history as the first female captain to be the lead character in a "Star Trek" series. And never fear, Trekkers. The first 45 years of Star Trek. J.J. Abrams signs on to direct 'Star Trek 2' Paramount pictures The movie's main cast -- including Chris Pine -- is set to return for the sequel. Story highlights Abrams has signed on to direct the sequel to his 2009 hit "Star Trek" Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are penning the screenplay with Damon Lindelof The main cast -- Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto -- are all set to return EW.com — J.J.

EW has confirmed that the insatiable media multi-hyphenate has signed on to direct the sequel to his 2009 hit “Star Trek.” The first film’s screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are penning the screenplay with producer Damon Lindelof, and the main cast – including Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto – are all set to return. Abrams’ first crack in the captain’s chair netted the reboot the highest-ever grosses for a “Trek” movie, pulling in $257 million domestically, and $385 million worldwide. See full article at EW.com. Video - Breaking News Videos. 'Star Trek' theme park being developed in Jordan: What's your ride wish-list? We'll tell you ours! Star trek quotes. Rosario Dawson Wants To Be ‘Sexy Vulcan’ In Star Trek Sequel. Star Trek - McCoy Quotes "I'm A Doctor, Not A ---!", Star Trek, Star Trek Clips & Sounds, Star Trek - 1x1 - _, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Sound Bite.

Free star trek quotes software for mobile download. Home | Star Trek Online Official Site. Star Trek Video - Turnabout Intruder. Lt. Uhura's NASA homecoming. Fans of “Star Trek” already know that Nichelle Nichols is not just the actress who played Lieutenant Uhura, the iconic character on the original series. Her intelligent portrayal of the chief communications officer of the USS Enterprise ended up inspiring an entire generation of actual astronauts.

The notion of being a woman who could fly in outer space is cited by more than one NASA employee. So it’s only fitting that on the 45th anniversary of the "Star Trek" series debut, Nichols is at the Kennedy Space Center today to meet with spectators and witness NASA’s latest efforts at expanding our knowledge of the moon and future manned space missions. NASA plans to take the first step in returning to the moon by launching a Delta II rocket with a payload dubbed the GRAIL mission (short for Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory).

The twin spacecrafts will be flung into orbit with the moon, where they will map the planet’s gravitational field. “We have only just begun,” Nichols said. Star Trek Online. Star Trek | Official Movie Site | Own it today on Blu-Ray and DVD | Star Trek Movie. Terryfarrell.com | Terry Farrell | Star Trek Models | Deep Space. Get Yourself Star Trek Computer Sounds. Star Trek fans are usually technology fanatics. This stems from the fact that if you grew up when any “generation” of Star Trek episode was on, then you quickly became obsessed with the cool gadgets that the Star Trek crew carried and used throughout the ship (or on planets). Now that the world has progressed with tremendous technological advancements, many of those technologies are now a reality. Just last week, I had my temperature scanned with a probe that the nurse simply ran across my forehead. I had to double check to make sure I hadn’t just entered the Enterprise sick bay.

And then, I grinned… Star Trek is here. Unfortunately, when it comes to our cell phones and computers, the cool sounds that came along with those old Trek gadgets simply never became a reality. Finding Star Trek Computer Sounds Pimp Out Your Mobile Phone with Star Trek These are mostly a collection of various short computer sound effects from the various Star Trek series. Download Star Trek Ringtones from CellSea. All the best Star Trek quotes are from Q. The infinite frontier of Star Trek fandom. "Star Trek: Voyager's" Officer Chakotay and 7 of 9 stood in line for a morning panel at Dragon*Con, holding hands and smiling at each other. At first, it seemed a little odd to see the U.S.S.

Voyager’s first officer with a former Borg. But then again, it was a line for Kate Mulgrew, otherwise known as Captain Kathryn Janeway, and her "Voyager" panel. A part of me wanted to believe they were going to pay homage to “O Captain! My Captain!” I know the pair, not only by their costumes, but because I had attended middle and high school with both of them. In high school, Jessica didn’t like Star Trek; Dustin was the ultimate Trekkie. After asking Mulgrew a question, Jessica returned to her seat. The entire panel was rife with these moments, the kind that made you want to clutch your heart. Star Trek pulled me into its clutches the first time I heard William Shatner say: “Space: the final frontier.” I had the epiphany that we were all speaking the same language. Star Trek is bold in many ways.

Star Trek Quotes Quiz. Star Trek Homepage - (Build 20100625223402) Star Trek: WWW. Star Trek: Phase II Home Page. Music thing_ Star Trek, female orgasms and the mysterious Blaste. TrekWeb - Star Trek, J.J. Abrams, Spock, Kirk, Uhura. Star Trek: Home. The Star Trek Drinking Game. This is another little piece of trek-lore that's been wandering the net. : : Star Trek: The Next Generation : The Canonical Drinking Game : : =========================================================================== : Requirements: Episode(s) of ST:TNG : This list : People (the more the merrier) : Beverages of your choice : : Instructions: Simple.

Watch the show, and whenever a condition is met, : take the appropriate number of drinks. The definition of : "drink" should be decided before game play starts. Usually, : a good mouthful will suffice. Optional rules are included : at the end of the list for fun variations on the "standard" : game. : : Compiler's Note: I would advise taking some time before game play starts : to decide which conditions to use and which to ignore. : Remember that this list is canonical, so you probably will : _not_ want to use them all (especially with a new episode, : since you'll spend all your time reading the list, rather : than watching). Star Trek - Wikia Entertainment. Search google in klingon. NejwI' 'Itlh. Actor Zachary Quinto comes out in honor of bullied teen. Actor Zachary Quinto acknowledged his homosexuality Sunday, saying the action comes after a gay teen killed himself. Jamey Rodemeyer's suicide served as his "catalyst," Spock actor writes on blogRodemeyer killed himself last month after apparent bullyingParents must teach respect and acceptance, Quinto writes (CNN) -- Actor Zachary Quinto, known for playing Spock in the 2009 "Star Trek" remake and his role as Sylar on the television show "Heroes," acknowledged his homosexuality in a post on his website Sunday, saying the action comes after the suicide of a 14-year-old who killed himself after apparently being harassed over his sexuality.

"When I found out that Jamey Rodemeyer killed himself -- I felt deeply troubled," Quinto posted. "But when I found out that Jamey Rodemeyer had made an 'It Gets Better' video only months before taking his own life -- I felt indescribable despair. Rodemeyer was found dead September 18 outside his parents' home in Buffalo, New York.