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Over its many incarnations, Star Trek has depicted many religious systems, often critically. There is a perspective than can be discerned, that has evolved over time.

When Star Trek's Mr. Spock became a Rockstar in 1967.

Star Trek is one of the great icons of science fiction fandom. But what is the reason for the cult popularity of the original series?

From a short-lived but critically acclaimed series, Star Trek has grown into a phenomenon, with its latest chapter only just beginning.

Star Trek: the Animated Series has a tentative release date.

On the 30th anniversary of its release, does the original Star Trek movie still hold up?

The television writer, novelist, and director shared his experiences working with Gene Roddenberry on the original 'Star Trek' series.

From Alexander Courage's famous TV fanfare to James Horner's stirring themes, these are the men who created Star Trek's dynamic, diverse canon of timeless music.

J.J. Abrams new Star Trek, with Chris Pine as Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock, is great on DVD and Blu-ray.

Comedies and dramas dominate this month's new releases of television series released on DVD.

Often discounted by the mainstream public as geek soap opera, the Star Trek family of television series and films offers enthusiasts a vision of human excellence.

Star Trek goes where no other film in the franchise has gone before, a bold modern take while still retaining the mythos of the original series in intact fashion

IDW Publishing brings back Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy in this new series. Can it live up to the original Star Trek's cult status without disappointing fans?

The top five best episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and Deforest Kelly.

When Gene Roddenberry created Star Trek in 1964, he could never have imagined what an impact his television show would have on our popular culture.

John Byrne's new comics revisit events and characters of the original Star Trek era, including Gary Seven, the Klingon-Romulan Alliance, and The Cage's Number One.

2009 has been a great year for science fiction movies and here is an alphabetized list of the best, the top picks, the cream of the crop, the winners.

Audiences will get their first glimpse of Christopher Pine as James T. Kirk when Star Trek (2009) hits theaters May 8, but chances are they've seen him in other movies.

J.J. Abrams has himself said he was never a big Star Trek fan. Yet he has managed to re-boot the franchise with tons of action and sizzle.

The new Star Trek film will now be released in May 2009

In the early 1970's, Star Trek returned to television, only this time in the form of an animated series. Not considered "canon", it still had some notable moments.

The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, located in Seattle, Washington, offers a unique and interesting experience for both fans and non-fans of science fiction.

Season 5 showed some chinks in the Next Generation's armour. While a number of the episodes were excellent, an equal number fell flat, causing concern for the future.

Writers who want to spend more of their creative time writing instead of coming up with last names will appreciate this resource.

Lucasfilm and Warner Home Video have put together a lavish DVD set for Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Too bad the film's terrible. 3/10.

Like the comic book hero rehashes that have defined the 2000s, Star Trek must entertain modern day audiences while simultaneously placating its diehard fans of old.

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hosts a walking journey through 40 years of Star Trek television and movie memorabilia.

J.J. Abrams' Star Trek 2009 features a new Starship Enterprise, a fabulous cast and crew, and a clever (but flawed) script to save a dead series in spite of its fan base.

Here's some unique, unusual, and downright weird scholarships that you might encounter in your college scholarship search.

With 79 episodes overall to choose from, Paramount decided to go with fan favorites, by offering a varied selection, with the release of this four-episode set. 8/10

Whether a casual viewer or die-hard fan, Trek films and shows allow for scholarly introspection of ethics issues and debate on human natural law versus strict regulation.

Well-endowed with CGI special effects, J.J. Abrams' action-driven sci-fi adventure isn't the campy Star Trek dedicated Trekkers know, but, nonetheless, will love.

From the pages of Popular Science, TIME and National Geographic comes another trio of articles sure to update your take on things

Just when you thought a franchise could never be revitalized, an ingenious TV producer turned Hollywood director took the reigns and reinvented a cult hit. 9.5/10

Star Trek (the movie) is exactly what you think it is, conventional time lines be damned.

Forbidden Planet is among the most fondly-remembered space epics of the 1950s. It's a psychological "space western" with all the elements of today's popcorn blockbusters.

Seattle Center is home to more than the Space Needle. The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame is an excellent excursion for avid sci-fi fans.

"One of these days, Alice, to the moon!" "Lucy, I'm home!" "Live long and prosper." Famous TV quotes from the 50s and 60s still find their way into everyday conversation.

Lunar Pisceans are sympathetic, artistic, sensitive, idealistic, and prone to emotional extremes and unusual experiences.