Farewell, Leonard Nimoy
James Wortman As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I was never really into Trek, save for those memorable 4th of July marathons that used to air locally on WPIX 11 in New…
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Happy Birthday, Sir Patrick Stewart!
He’s nerd royalty. He’s worshiped by both Star Trek and comic book fans. He’s best friends with Magneto in real life. And today, it’s his birthday. Join me in honoring…
Lucas, Abrams Comment on ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’
On Friday, Lucasfilm issued an official statement confirming that Star Trek director J.J. Abrams will indeed helm Star Wars: Episode VII. Abrams joins Academy Award-winning scribe Michael Arndt, who will…
J.J. Abrams Will Direct ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’
Well, it looks like a Chewbacca vs. Worf Steel Cage Match isn’t as far-fetched as it was a week ago. Star Trek director J.J. Abrams has been tapped to helm…
‘Star Trek’ Sequel Delayed?
J.J. Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek reboot accomplished many things. It breathed new life into the staggering sci-fi franchise, it gave countless moviegoers an access point to the sprawling and downright…
‘Trek’ Turns 44
Damn it, Jim! I’m a doctor, not a historian! Okay, I’m neither, but here’s a pretty cool bit of trivia for all of you Trekkies (I’m sorry, “Trekkers”) out there:…
Another Trek Scheduled for June, 2012
We’ve known for quite some time that director J.J. Abrams is planning a sequel to Star Trek—one of 2009’s best films—but fans have been in the dark as to when…
Patrick Stewart Knighted
Patrick Stewart, best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has received a knighthood in Queen Elizabeth…
Happy 2010, Wortmaniacs!
Here’s wishing each and every one of you a very happy and healthy new year. In lieu of one of those laborious “Best of 2009” lists in which I would…
Star Trek Hits DVD and Blu-ray
J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot is, hands down, one of the best films of 2009. It’s funny, there’s a ton of action and it makes Star Trek accessible to general…