Ricardo Montalban has died aged 88. The actor passed away at home yesterday morning, although no cause of death has yet been given. The actor, famous for portraying Mr. Roarke in Fantasy…
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Robert Justman Passes Away
Just a note to say that Robert H. Justman passed away Wednesday of complications from Parkinson’s disease at 81 years of age. One of the driving figures behind Star Trek, Robert Justman…
Minor News Roundup
A few interesting tidbits appeared on /Film’s minor news round-up today. This dazzling new teaser poster for Indiana Jones has appeared online. According to TrekMovie.com, the famous truck from Star Trek…
Star Trek’s Takei to Marry
Star Trek’s George Takei (Hikaru Sulu) is to wed long-time partner Brad Altman after California lifted its ban on same-sex marriage. The 71-year old actor, who also appeared in Heroes last year,…
Fortune Favours the Bold
The following was written by myself for the Sci-Fi Studios Magazine. Please give the magazine a look, if you have the time. Otherwise, simply enjoy the article.
Deep Space Nine is one of the most critically acclaimed Trek incarnations. There, I’ve said it. Sure, The Original Series and The Next Generation undoubtedly hold special places in the hearts of a great many fans, but to those citizens of the world who aren’t Star Trek fans (or perhaps not even sci-fi fans), Deep Space Nine is very highly thought of. Being a fan, unfortunately, doesn’t grant you that godly power of critical acclaim. TV Guide stated that it would be remembered as the finest of all the Star Trek shows.
So why do some feel it faltered? Certainly, it isn’t the most popular in the Trek fandom, and is often overlooked by networks both in the US and abroad when it comes to repeats; it’s like a shameful relative that the others try to sweep under the rug.