Throughout "Star Trek," actor Jeffrey Combs has played ten different characters, counting his voice work in the "Elite Force II" video game, a relative of Shran in "Star Trek Online," and his quick cameo as a holographic human in the final episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." More famously, Combs had three notable recurring roles throughout the franchise, playing the Vorta Weyoun and the Ferengi Brunt on "Deep Space Nine," and the militant Andorian Shran on "Star Trek: Enterprise." Most recently, he played an evil computer intelligence Agimus in three episodes of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
The number of Combs characters increases greatly when one takes into account that Weyoun was cloned multiple times, and that audiences once saw the Mirror Universe version of Brunt. Also, hologram versions of characters count separately, right? If one wants to split hairs -- and we Trekkies live to split hairs -- then Combs has played 23 characters.
The number of Combs characters increases greatly when one takes into account that Weyoun was cloned multiple times, and that audiences once saw the Mirror Universe version of Brunt. Also, hologram versions of characters count separately, right? If one wants to split hairs -- and we Trekkies live to split hairs -- then Combs has played 23 characters.
- 5/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
In the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" episode "Sanctuary", the station is visited by a previously-unseen species called the Skrreeans, appearing out of the nearby wormhole to the Gamma Quadrant. The Skrreeans have trouble communicating at first, as the station's universal translator can't get a handle on their language. Eventually, the translator kicks in, and a woman named Haneek (Deborah May) steps forward to speak for the Skrreeans. She explains that their species was recently conquered by the military force of T-Rogorans and kept under military occupation for years. It wasn't until the T-Rogorans were conquered by an even more powerful military — the Dominion — that they were freed. Now the Skrreeans wander the galaxy, lost and homeless, looking for a new homeworld.
At first Major Kira (Nana Visitor) seems amenable to the idea of the Skrreeans settling on her nearby home planet of Bajor ... until she learns that there are millions of them.
At first Major Kira (Nana Visitor) seems amenable to the idea of the Skrreeans settling on her nearby home planet of Bajor ... until she learns that there are millions of them.
- 5/23/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
I love Star Trek. It’s one of the most unique fandoms since it features multiple different properties in the same universe. Don’t get me wrong, I love Star Wars, but something about Star Trek that raises it to another level. There are so many shows that are unique in their own way. You have Star Trek T.O.S, Star Trek The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Enterprise, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Picard.
The point is that there is something for everyone. Fans are a little bit less toxic than other fandoms. My theory is that because there are so many shows there is at least one show that everyone can agree is good. So if someone were to, let’s say, hate Prodigy,...
The point is that there is something for everyone. Fans are a little bit less toxic than other fandoms. My theory is that because there are so many shows there is at least one show that everyone can agree is good. So if someone were to, let’s say, hate Prodigy,...
- 5/6/2024
- by David Arroyo
- JoBlo.com
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” currently in production on its third season, has been renewed by Paramount+ for Season 4. Meanwhile, “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” the first animated “Star Trek” comedy, will conclude its run on the streamer with its fifth season, which will debut in the fall.
“Strange New Worlds” — set in the years when Capt. Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) commanded the USS Enterprise, and featuring younger versions of several legacy characters, including Spock (Ethan Peck), Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) and Kirk (Paul Wesley) — has been a fan favorite since it premiered on Paramount+ in 2022. Season 2 of the series, which included a musical episode and a crossover episode with “Lower Decks,” made Nielsen’s chart of the 10 most-watched streaming original series over multiple weeks.
“On behalf of the cast and crew of ‘Strange New Worlds,’ we are thrilled and grateful to continue our voyages together,” said executive producers and showrunners...
“Strange New Worlds” — set in the years when Capt. Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) commanded the USS Enterprise, and featuring younger versions of several legacy characters, including Spock (Ethan Peck), Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) and Kirk (Paul Wesley) — has been a fan favorite since it premiered on Paramount+ in 2022. Season 2 of the series, which included a musical episode and a crossover episode with “Lower Decks,” made Nielsen’s chart of the 10 most-watched streaming original series over multiple weeks.
“On behalf of the cast and crew of ‘Strange New Worlds,’ we are thrilled and grateful to continue our voyages together,” said executive producers and showrunners...
- 4/12/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
"Star Trek" is notoriously good to its actors. If a hard-working performer gets a small gig in one episode of "Star Trek," it becomes incredibly likely they'll be invited back for another. Armin Shimerman, for instance, played a talking treasure chest and a random Ferengi character on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" years before he was offered the main role of Quark on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Likewise, Tim Russ played a terrorist on the "Next Generation" episode "Starship Mine" before he became Tuvok on "Star Trek: Voyager." There are dozens of other examples. Once you're in the "Star Trek" family, you'll be a part of it for life.
According to the book "Star Trek: The Next Generation 365," by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann, actress Famke Janssen was offered a venerated spot in the Trek family ... that she turned down. Janssen appeared in the episode "The Perfect Mate" as Kamala,...
According to the book "Star Trek: The Next Generation 365," by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann, actress Famke Janssen was offered a venerated spot in the Trek family ... that she turned down. Janssen appeared in the episode "The Perfect Mate" as Kamala,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" famously struggled creatively during its first season. The inaugural villains, the Ferengi, flopped (to the point actor Armin Shimmerman felt the need to repair their reputation when he returned to play Quark on the spin-off "Deep Space Nine"). So, the writers dug up some old foes with a storied history -- the Romulans. The Romulans returned in the season 1 finale, "The Neutral Zone," and became enduring enemies of the Enterprise-d.
The Romulans were once Vulcans but split off centuries ago after rejecting the path of logic and serenity. As a result, the Romulans share most of their cousins' physical features, such as pointed ears. In "Reunification," a two-part episode in "The Next Generation" season 5, Spock (Leonard Nimoy guest-starring) is working on Romulus to bring the Romulans and his people back together.
However, upon the Romulans' reintroduction in "The Neutral Zone," make-up Michael Westmore gave them some cosmetic surgery,...
The Romulans were once Vulcans but split off centuries ago after rejecting the path of logic and serenity. As a result, the Romulans share most of their cousins' physical features, such as pointed ears. In "Reunification," a two-part episode in "The Next Generation" season 5, Spock (Leonard Nimoy guest-starring) is working on Romulus to bring the Romulans and his people back together.
However, upon the Romulans' reintroduction in "The Neutral Zone," make-up Michael Westmore gave them some cosmetic surgery,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" is pretty unique among "Star Trek" shows in that it deals directly with war and goes to some very dark places with its characters, and no episode depicts that better than "In the Pale Moonlight" from season 6. The episode takes place during the thick of the Dominion War, which saw the Federation battling against Changelings, Jem'Hadar, Vorta, and Cardassians.
As the Dominion forces grow bolder and more violent, Captain Sisko (Avery Brooks) must find a way to convince the Romulans to join the side of the Federation and fight. Unfortunately, they have a pact of non-aggression with the Dominion, which makes his job that much more difficult. He ends up using subterfuge and has tailor/spy Garak (Andrew Robinson) help him manufacture fake proof of Dominion plans to overthrow the Romulans once they're done with the Federation. It's a messy business that's morally gray, and...
As the Dominion forces grow bolder and more violent, Captain Sisko (Avery Brooks) must find a way to convince the Romulans to join the side of the Federation and fight. Unfortunately, they have a pact of non-aggression with the Dominion, which makes his job that much more difficult. He ends up using subterfuge and has tailor/spy Garak (Andrew Robinson) help him manufacture fake proof of Dominion plans to overthrow the Romulans once they're done with the Federation. It's a messy business that's morally gray, and...
- 12/23/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
1990 was a peak year for Van Damage. The Muscles from Brussels was on the way to the big time after Bloodsport and Kickboxer (which made our list of the Best Fighting Movies) proved to be huge moneymakers at the box office. But, Jean-Claude Van Damme was different from some of his contemporaries because he was a hearthrob and a prime butt-kicker. His 1990 movie Lionheart was bought for distribution by Universal, paving the way to his breaking into mainstream studio work. But, before he could jump on that gravy train, he had one more movie left to make on his Cannon movie deal – but ironically, the company itself would not release the film theatrically due to its waning fortunes, with this being Van Damme’s first major studio release after MGM opted to distribute it. The movie? Death Warrant!
In this one, Jcvd plays a cop named Burke, who, after putting...
In this one, Jcvd plays a cop named Burke, who, after putting...
- 11/26/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
In the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," called "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place," Lieutenant Mariner (Tawny Newsome) is taking full advantage of her latest mission. She has been assigned to the Ferengi homeworld Ferenginar to visit the local bars and review them for a Starfleet travel guide. Uninterested in the actual work, Mariner drinks to excess and gets in a bar fight with some unassuming Ferengi bikers. She is arrested, natch, but bailed out by her Ferengi friend Quimp (Tom Kenny).
After the scrum, Mariner and Quimp go for a walk in the rain, she still drunk, and he furious at her foul behavior. He finally confronts her about her self-destructive tendencies. Quimp points out that Mariner was raised in Starfleet with every possible advantage, yet still feels the hurtful need to get drunk regularly and fistfight strangers.
In the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," called "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place," Lieutenant Mariner (Tawny Newsome) is taking full advantage of her latest mission. She has been assigned to the Ferengi homeworld Ferenginar to visit the local bars and review them for a Starfleet travel guide. Uninterested in the actual work, Mariner drinks to excess and gets in a bar fight with some unassuming Ferengi bikers. She is arrested, natch, but bailed out by her Ferengi friend Quimp (Tom Kenny).
After the scrum, Mariner and Quimp go for a walk in the rain, she still drunk, and he furious at her foul behavior. He finally confronts her about her self-destructive tendencies. Quimp points out that Mariner was raised in Starfleet with every possible advantage, yet still feels the hurtful need to get drunk regularly and fistfight strangers.
- 10/5/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This Star Trek: Lower Decks article contains spoilers.
Remember when we first met the Ferengi, way back in “The Last Outpost,” episode five of Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s first season? Gene Roddenberry and co. wanted so badly to make the Ferengi menacing, with their laser whips and hunched appearance. But despite Roddenberry’s plans, the Ferengi proved to be a terrible replacement for the Klingons as the Federation’s new big bads, and quickly found themselves reduced to occasional appearances throughout the rest of the series.
But instead of letting the Ferengi go to waste, Michael Piller and the producers of Deep Space Nine followed Rule of Acquisition #292: “Only a fool passes up a business opportunity.” They added Quark to the main cast, bringing back “The Last Outpost” actor Armin Shimerman to play him, and added his brother Rom (Max Grodénchik) and nephew Nog (Aron Eisenberg).
Over seven seasons,...
Remember when we first met the Ferengi, way back in “The Last Outpost,” episode five of Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s first season? Gene Roddenberry and co. wanted so badly to make the Ferengi menacing, with their laser whips and hunched appearance. But despite Roddenberry’s plans, the Ferengi proved to be a terrible replacement for the Klingons as the Federation’s new big bads, and quickly found themselves reduced to occasional appearances throughout the rest of the series.
But instead of letting the Ferengi go to waste, Michael Piller and the producers of Deep Space Nine followed Rule of Acquisition #292: “Only a fool passes up a business opportunity.” They added Quark to the main cast, bringing back “The Last Outpost” actor Armin Shimerman to play him, and added his brother Rom (Max Grodénchik) and nephew Nog (Aron Eisenberg).
Over seven seasons,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
The Ferengi have popped up a few times before on "Star Trek: Lower Decks." Back in last season's "Hear All, Trust Nothing," when the USS Cerritos visited Deep Space Nine, we got to check back in on everyone's favorite bartender Quark (Armin Shimerman). In this season's latest outing, "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place," we again meet his younger brother, Rom (Max Grodénchik). Continuing on from where "Deep Space Nine" left off, Rom is the Grand Nagus (Chief Executive) of Ferenginar.
Why is the Cerritos visiting the Ferengi homeworld? Because Rom has plans to bring his homeworld into the Federation. This is quite an about-face for the Ferengi. They were introduced as villains in season 1 of "The Next Generation," but poor reception turned them into comic nuisances. It was "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" that gave them depth, and...
The Ferengi have popped up a few times before on "Star Trek: Lower Decks." Back in last season's "Hear All, Trust Nothing," when the USS Cerritos visited Deep Space Nine, we got to check back in on everyone's favorite bartender Quark (Armin Shimerman). In this season's latest outing, "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place," we again meet his younger brother, Rom (Max Grodénchik). Continuing on from where "Deep Space Nine" left off, Rom is the Grand Nagus (Chief Executive) of Ferenginar.
Why is the Cerritos visiting the Ferengi homeworld? Because Rom has plans to bring his homeworld into the Federation. This is quite an about-face for the Ferengi. They were introduced as villains in season 1 of "The Next Generation," but poor reception turned them into comic nuisances. It was "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" that gave them depth, and...
- 10/5/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
Talk about rags to riches. Once considered a blight on "Star Trek" with their introduction in "The Next Generation," the Ferengi have come a long way since an inauspicious appearance that even veteran "Trek" actor Armin Shimerman once called a "disaster." Originally conceived as an alien species that would pose a Klingon-like threat, the distinctive and prominently earlobed characters received a much-needed overhaul throughout "Deep Space Nine," where they were reimagined as a more comedic, profit-hungry, and staunchly capitalist society that functioned as a dark reflection of everything that the "socialist utopia" of Starfleet stands for. That's what makes it all the more meaningful that "Lower Decks" has now dedicated an entire episode to the fan-favorite Ferengi and, more importantly, the post-"Deep Space Nine" whereabouts of their newest leader, Rom.
Episode 6, cheekily titled "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place,...
Talk about rags to riches. Once considered a blight on "Star Trek" with their introduction in "The Next Generation," the Ferengi have come a long way since an inauspicious appearance that even veteran "Trek" actor Armin Shimerman once called a "disaster." Originally conceived as an alien species that would pose a Klingon-like threat, the distinctive and prominently earlobed characters received a much-needed overhaul throughout "Deep Space Nine," where they were reimagined as a more comedic, profit-hungry, and staunchly capitalist society that functioned as a dark reflection of everything that the "socialist utopia" of Starfleet stands for. That's what makes it all the more meaningful that "Lower Decks" has now dedicated an entire episode to the fan-favorite Ferengi and, more importantly, the post-"Deep Space Nine" whereabouts of their newest leader, Rom.
Episode 6, cheekily titled "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
This Star Trek: Lower Decks article contains spoilers.
Trekkies love to argue about everything, especially the best and worst parts of their favorite franchise. But while favorites might be up for constant debate, most agree on two of the worst episodes of all time: “Haven” from Star Trek: The Next Generation and “Move Along Home” from Deep Space Nine, both part of the otherwise acclaimed series’ beleaguered first seasons. The episodes aired while their respective series were still figuring themselves out, indulging in embarrassing ideas that were quickly brushed under the rug.
But as has been made abundantly clear over the past few years, the creators of animated comedy series Lower Decks don’t forget anything. So it’s no surprise that the Betazoid Gift Box from “Haven” and the Chula Game from “Move Along Home” make a return in the latest Lower Decks episode, “In the Cradle of Vexilon.
Trekkies love to argue about everything, especially the best and worst parts of their favorite franchise. But while favorites might be up for constant debate, most agree on two of the worst episodes of all time: “Haven” from Star Trek: The Next Generation and “Move Along Home” from Deep Space Nine, both part of the otherwise acclaimed series’ beleaguered first seasons. The episodes aired while their respective series were still figuring themselves out, indulging in embarrassing ideas that were quickly brushed under the rug.
But as has been made abundantly clear over the past few years, the creators of animated comedy series Lower Decks don’t forget anything. So it’s no surprise that the Betazoid Gift Box from “Haven” and the Chula Game from “Move Along Home” make a return in the latest Lower Decks episode, “In the Cradle of Vexilon.
- 9/14/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Given how often it happens, the makers of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and "Star Trek: Picard" appear to abide by a strict mandate that every episode includes a certain number of references to older "Star Trek" shows. Several times, when said shows seem to be falling behind this presumed quota, the showrunners will include a scene in a literal warehouse that is stacked with objects, corpses, or other tchotchkes from throughout "Trek" history. This happened in the "Lower Decks" season 2 episode "Kayshon, His Eyes Open," which featured a menagerie of stuffed creatures and skeletal remains of various "Star Trek" characters, all just hanging out in the background. Fans may remember the enormous desiccated skeleton of Spock 2 as he appeared in the "Star Trek: The Animated Series" episode "The Infinite Vulcan," as well as a Gorn skeleton, the skeleton of Abraham Lincoln (perhaps rescued from the events of "The Savage Curtain"), a taxidermied M-113 creature,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Christmas is coming early for Eddie Murphy, whose holiday movie Candy Cane Lane will premiere Friday, Dec. 1, exclusively on Prime Video, our sister site Variety reports.
Murphy plays Chris, who has his sights set on winning the neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. He unintentionally strikes a deal with an elf (Brittany Runs a Marathon‘s Jillian Bell) to improve his odds, and she in turn casts a spell that brings to life the 12 Days of Christmas, unleashing chaos on the town. It’s up to Chris to battle magical creatures and save the holiday for his family and his neighbors.
Murphy plays Chris, who has his sights set on winning the neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. He unintentionally strikes a deal with an elf (Brittany Runs a Marathon‘s Jillian Bell) to improve his odds, and she in turn casts a spell that brings to life the 12 Days of Christmas, unleashing chaos on the town. It’s up to Chris to battle magical creatures and save the holiday for his family and his neighbors.
- 9/5/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
George Takei, Jonathan Frakes, and Ethan Peck are among the Star Trek alumni lending their voices to Star Trek: very Short Treks. The new animated promotional spots pay homage to the classic Saturday morning show Star Trek: The Animated Series which is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Star Trek Day – September 8, 2023.
Jonathan Frakes returns as Will Riker, George Takei voices Sulu, Ethan Peck as Spock, Doug Jones is Saru, and Armin Shimerman as Quark. Gates McFadden voices Dr. Beverly Crusher, Celia Rose Gooding voices Uhura, Connor Trinneer voices Trip Tucker, Bruce Horak is Hemmer, and Noël Wells is Tendi.
The first short of the very Short Treks created by Casper Kelly will premiere on StarTrek.com and the official Star Trek YouTube channel on September 8th at 10am Pt/1pm Et. CBS Studios released this lineup:
Sept. 8 – “Skin a Cat”
Sept. 13 – “Holiday Party”
Sept. 20 – “Worst Contact”
Sept. 27 – “Holograms, All the Way Down”
Oct.
Jonathan Frakes returns as Will Riker, George Takei voices Sulu, Ethan Peck as Spock, Doug Jones is Saru, and Armin Shimerman as Quark. Gates McFadden voices Dr. Beverly Crusher, Celia Rose Gooding voices Uhura, Connor Trinneer voices Trip Tucker, Bruce Horak is Hemmer, and Noël Wells is Tendi.
The first short of the very Short Treks created by Casper Kelly will premiere on StarTrek.com and the official Star Trek YouTube channel on September 8th at 10am Pt/1pm Et. CBS Studios released this lineup:
Sept. 8 – “Skin a Cat”
Sept. 13 – “Holiday Party”
Sept. 20 – “Worst Contact”
Sept. 27 – “Holograms, All the Way Down”
Oct.
- 9/5/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
If you enjoyed Star Trek: Short Treks — the anthology consisting of 10-20 minute shorts — and love animation, the newest addition to the franchise is for you. Star Trek is celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Animated Series with the launch of Star Trek: very Short Treks, five new animated promotional shorts, as well as the new comic book, Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier, both debuting on Star Trek Day on Friday, September 8. Star Trek: very Short Treks, from creative consultant Casper Kelly, is in the style of The Animated Series and will feature previously announced fan-favorite characters voiced by cast members from across the Star Trek universe, including icons Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker, Doug Jones as Saru, and Armin Shimerman as Quark, and a new line-up of voices, including Ethan Peck as Spock, Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher, Celia Rose Gooding as Uhura, Connor Trinneer as Trip Tucker,...
- 9/5/2023
- TV Insider
"Star Trek" sure knows how to celebrate in style. Star Trek Day usually tends to be a huge deal, but this year has all the makings of a can't-miss event for Trekkies both old and new. We recently brought you the news of all the planned festivities and how to enjoy them either online or even in person, but that's not all that this venerated franchise has hidden up its sleeve. Today, there's been another noteworthy announcement that will cater specifically to fans of the classic, bizarre, and oh-so-entertaining "The Animated Series." We've known that "Star Trek" would be marking September 8, 2023 on the calendar as the 50th anniversary of the animated cartoon, but here's one more added wrinkle to the celebration.
Paramount has officially revealed that the first of five total "very Short Treks" will premiere on this year's Star Trek Day, which will pay homage to the franchise's animated...
Paramount has officially revealed that the first of five total "very Short Treks" will premiere on this year's Star Trek Day, which will pay homage to the franchise's animated...
- 9/5/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
In a parallel reality, we got a "Star Trek" musical earlier than the latest "Strange New Worlds" episode — much earlier. Ira Steven Behr, showrunner for "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," discussed some foiled plans for that show in a 2018 interview with GeekTown. Behr revealed that one of his writers wanted to make a musical episode of "Deep Space Nine." Which writer? Ronald D. Moore.
If you're a Trekkie, you've probably heard that name before; Moore was a prolific writer on both "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine." Moore was also an advocate for breaking formulas; he left "Star Trek: Voyager" after writing two episodes because of what he saw as a sterile creative environment. He went on to create the 2003 remake of "Battlestar Galactica" and made it into a show that reflected his problems with what "Star Trek" became. A musical episode is the sort of brave new frontier that sounds up his alley.
If you're a Trekkie, you've probably heard that name before; Moore was a prolific writer on both "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine." Moore was also an advocate for breaking formulas; he left "Star Trek: Voyager" after writing two episodes because of what he saw as a sterile creative environment. He went on to create the 2003 remake of "Battlestar Galactica" and made it into a show that reflected his problems with what "Star Trek" became. A musical episode is the sort of brave new frontier that sounds up his alley.
- 8/5/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Star Trek: The Animated Series," originally just called "Star Trek," debuted on September 8, 1973. It will soon be commemorating its 50th anniversary. To celebrate, as announced at this year's San Diego Comic Con, Paramount will be newly animating several "Star Trek" characters and tapping extant "Star Trek" actors to produce several promotional bumpers in the old "Tas" style. Jonathan Frakes will play Commander William Riker in one such bumper, Armin Shimerman will return to play Quark in another, while Doug Jones will appear as Saru from "Star Trek: Discovery."
The announcement was given by "Star Trek" creative consultant Casper Kelly, who previously worked on "Star Trek: Short Treks."
"Star Trek: The Animated Series" famously reunited most of the original series cast (Walter Koenig does not appear) and merrily continued the five-year mission of the U.S.S. Enterprise. James Doohan reprised his role as Scotty, but also took on a lot of the show's supporting characters,...
The announcement was given by "Star Trek" creative consultant Casper Kelly, who previously worked on "Star Trek: Short Treks."
"Star Trek: The Animated Series" famously reunited most of the original series cast (Walter Koenig does not appear) and merrily continued the five-year mission of the U.S.S. Enterprise. James Doohan reprised his role as Scotty, but also took on a lot of the show's supporting characters,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
According to My Navy Hr, "consumption of alcohol in the Nwu [Naval Working Uniform] off-base is not permitted. Consumption of alcohol in the Nwu on base is authorized as promulgated by Regional Commanders. The Area or Regional Commander may further restrict uniform policies within their geographical limits regarding wear of the Nwu." According to actual naval code, drinking is not at all permitted on military vessels, as stated, "the introduction, possession or use of alcoholic beverages on board any ship, craft, aircraft, or in any vehicle of the Department of the Navy is prohibited." The website Recovery First says naval veterans are at a higher risk of alcoholism than other military branches.
I mention the Navy as that is the closest present-day comparison we have for Starfleet on "Star Trek." They use the same ranks, have a lot of the same nautical jargon, and seem to abide by a similarly militant sense of propriety.
I mention the Navy as that is the closest present-day comparison we have for Starfleet on "Star Trek." They use the same ranks, have a lot of the same nautical jargon, and seem to abide by a similarly militant sense of propriety.
- 5/23/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Gene Roddenberry’s vision of space-age utopia has always been one of idealism and intelligence, of peace and prosperity. From the start, he wanted Star Trek to showcase the best of humanity, confronting modern-day issues and appearing as an aspirational model for society. So, naturally, when it came time to hurl us 300 years into the future, he did it by building on stories from 400 years in the past.
Having cut his teeth writing on early Westerns and police procedurals, Roddenberry wanted to elevate his sci-fi weekly into something more than typical genre television – he wanted to appeal to intellectuals. And how better to appeal to the thinking person than with a library’s worth of bookish influences.
Classic literature was right there in Roddenberry’s original pitch: Captain Kirk was described as a Horatio Hornblower-type, while the show itself was referred to as Gulliver’s Travels in space. His sequel series,...
Having cut his teeth writing on early Westerns and police procedurals, Roddenberry wanted to elevate his sci-fi weekly into something more than typical genre television – he wanted to appeal to intellectuals. And how better to appeal to the thinking person than with a library’s worth of bookish influences.
Classic literature was right there in Roddenberry’s original pitch: Captain Kirk was described as a Horatio Hornblower-type, while the show itself was referred to as Gulliver’s Travels in space. His sequel series,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
It was a key scene in the second episode of what has become a triumphant final season for Paramount+’s science fiction series “Star Trek: Picard.”
A corrupt crime boss named Sneed — from a hyper-capitalistic alien race called the Ferengi — has a cat-and-mouse-style conversation with a woman pretending to be an addict who is actually an undercover intelligence operative. Played by Aaron Stanford, Sneed is streetwise, confident and relishes the game he’s playing, dumping the decapitated head of a former associate on a table to prove the operative is lying.
And when Armin Shimerman, one of the first actors to play a Ferengi on TV, saw Stanford’s work as Sneed, he admits it brought one feeling above all.
Envy.
“I turned to my wife and said, ‘That’s the way I should have played the Ferengi from the first,’” said Shimerman, who played one of the aliens in their first TV appearance,...
A corrupt crime boss named Sneed — from a hyper-capitalistic alien race called the Ferengi — has a cat-and-mouse-style conversation with a woman pretending to be an addict who is actually an undercover intelligence operative. Played by Aaron Stanford, Sneed is streetwise, confident and relishes the game he’s playing, dumping the decapitated head of a former associate on a table to prove the operative is lying.
And when Armin Shimerman, one of the first actors to play a Ferengi on TV, saw Stanford’s work as Sneed, he admits it brought one feeling above all.
Envy.
“I turned to my wife and said, ‘That’s the way I should have played the Ferengi from the first,’” said Shimerman, who played one of the aliens in their first TV appearance,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Eric Deggans
- Indiewire
This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Picard" season 3.
It has long been an issue with "Star Trek" that life outside of Starfleet has never been solidly defined. Most of the Trek shows and all of the movies take place on ships or space stations, and the bulk of characters wear uniforms and adhere to a military-like chain of command. In the mind of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry, this type of formalism is key to humanity's utopian future. Everything, he seems to have felt, can be talked out in accordance to mature, rule-based parameters. Everything within Starfleet is designed to enhance humanity's stronger impulses and tamp down on its baser instincts toward greed and colonialism.
But not everyone in the universe of "Star Trek" is a member of the Federation. Indeed, there are many worlds that actively reject Starfleet ideals, hoping to retain their addictions to money,...
It has long been an issue with "Star Trek" that life outside of Starfleet has never been solidly defined. Most of the Trek shows and all of the movies take place on ships or space stations, and the bulk of characters wear uniforms and adhere to a military-like chain of command. In the mind of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry, this type of formalism is key to humanity's utopian future. Everything, he seems to have felt, can be talked out in accordance to mature, rule-based parameters. Everything within Starfleet is designed to enhance humanity's stronger impulses and tamp down on its baser instincts toward greed and colonialism.
But not everyone in the universe of "Star Trek" is a member of the Federation. Indeed, there are many worlds that actively reject Starfleet ideals, hoping to retain their addictions to money,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"Star Trek: Picard" catches up with the titular captain of the Enterprise-d, several decades after the events of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Now on its third season, "Picard" stars an 82-year-old Patrick Stewart and a decidedly retired admiral, currently reconnecting with his fellow "NextGen" castmates. The previous two seasons of "Picard" were violent and action-packed, surrounding the main character with a group of young fighters and weapons handlers who are capable of doling out mayhem. Picard himself doesn't get involved in the action because, well, he's over 100 years old. It has been previously announced that the third season of "Picard" will be its last, possibly because Stewart, being 82, would like to step away from the part.
Given the glut of new "Star Trek" on Paramount+, and how widespread a timeline the shows all cover, it seems possible for any and every character to be brought back into the franchise at any minute.
Given the glut of new "Star Trek" on Paramount+, and how widespread a timeline the shows all cover, it seems possible for any and every character to be brought back into the franchise at any minute.
- 3/4/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The U.S.S. Cerritos crew is back when Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 arrives on DVD on April 25. Currently sitting at a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 includes all 10 episodes from the latest season plus exclusive audio commentaries from cast and crew, a look behind the episodes, a Season 3 Lower Decktionary and an entertaining voyage into Deep Space Nine.
Created by Emmy® Award winner Mike McMahan, Season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks challenges the U.S.S. Cerritos ensigns in (hilarious) ways they could never imagine, starting with a shocking resolution for Season 2’s epic cliffhanger finale. This 2-Disc collection includes every episode, along with over 45 minutes of special features. Also featuring guest appearances by Nana Visitor (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and Armin Shimerman (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine).
Special Features:
Audio Commentary by Jonathan Frakes, Tawny Newsome and Mike McMahan (Ep. 301)
Docking at Deep Space 9 (Ep.
Created by Emmy® Award winner Mike McMahan, Season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks challenges the U.S.S. Cerritos ensigns in (hilarious) ways they could never imagine, starting with a shocking resolution for Season 2’s epic cliffhanger finale. This 2-Disc collection includes every episode, along with over 45 minutes of special features. Also featuring guest appearances by Nana Visitor (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and Armin Shimerman (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine).
Special Features:
Audio Commentary by Jonathan Frakes, Tawny Newsome and Mike McMahan (Ep. 301)
Docking at Deep Space 9 (Ep.
- 3/3/2023
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
This Star Trek: Picard article contains spoilers.
The 21st Rule of Acquisition teaches us “Never place friendship above profit.” By that measure, no one has proven to be less Ferengi than Terry Matalas. The Star Trek: Picard showrunner has always made a point of including his friends in his series, even if only in fun cameos. Take season two of Picard, which saw Impractical Joker Brian Quinn drop by as a dog walker in Guinan’s bar, or the addition of 12 Monkeys star Todd Stashwick to the Picard cast as USS Titan Captain Liam Shaw (Matalas co-created the Syfy series). It’s clear the showrunner likes inside jokes, even if the audience doesn’t always get it.
That tendency is on full display in the latest episode of Picard season 3, “Disengage.” While investigating the terrorist attack from the last episode, Raffi’s now-unofficial Starfleet intelligence mission leads her to a Ferengi criminal called Sneed.
The 21st Rule of Acquisition teaches us “Never place friendship above profit.” By that measure, no one has proven to be less Ferengi than Terry Matalas. The Star Trek: Picard showrunner has always made a point of including his friends in his series, even if only in fun cameos. Take season two of Picard, which saw Impractical Joker Brian Quinn drop by as a dog walker in Guinan’s bar, or the addition of 12 Monkeys star Todd Stashwick to the Picard cast as USS Titan Captain Liam Shaw (Matalas co-created the Syfy series). It’s clear the showrunner likes inside jokes, even if the audience doesn’t always get it.
That tendency is on full display in the latest episode of Picard season 3, “Disengage.” While investigating the terrorist attack from the last episode, Raffi’s now-unofficial Starfleet intelligence mission leads her to a Ferengi criminal called Sneed.
- 2/23/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced that Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman (“Deep Space Nine”) and Kitty Swink – a 19-year pancreatic cancer survivor (“Deep Space Nine”) – are reuniting team “Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer” for PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer.
Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman have come together to fundraise for PanCAN PurpleStride
The event takes place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Los Angeles and in 59 other communities nationwide. The team is calling on their fans and everyone across the country to join them in the fight to end the disease. PanCAN PurpleStride is the number one way PanCAN raises funds to fuel its mission and the dollars raised change the lives of people facing pancreatic cancer and advance progress against the disease.
This is the third year in a row that Frakes, Shimerman, and Swink have participated in PanCAN PurpleStride. The...
Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman have come together to fundraise for PanCAN PurpleStride
The event takes place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Los Angeles and in 59 other communities nationwide. The team is calling on their fans and everyone across the country to join them in the fight to end the disease. PanCAN PurpleStride is the number one way PanCAN raises funds to fuel its mission and the dollars raised change the lives of people facing pancreatic cancer and advance progress against the disease.
This is the third year in a row that Frakes, Shimerman, and Swink have participated in PanCAN PurpleStride. The...
- 2/22/2023
- Look to the Stars
Warning: This post will contain minor spoilers for the first season of "Star Trek: Prodigy."
The Diviner in "Star Trek: Prodigy" functions as the series' central villain. Played by John Noble (of "Fringe" fame) the Diviner is an alien who owns a mine somewhere deep in the galaxy. He has enslaved hundreds of teenagers and is forcing them to dig through the planet in search of ... something. The Diviner is, in fact, looking for a missing Starfleet vessel called the U.S.S. Protostar, an experimental ship that can travel faster than any starship to date. When a group of escaped teens find the Protostar first and abscond with it, the Diviner takes off in pursuit.
The Diviner's wicked scheme will eventually be revealed. He has traveled back in time to find a Federation starship and equip it with a secret computer virus that will automatically cause all Starfleet vessels to attack one another.
The Diviner in "Star Trek: Prodigy" functions as the series' central villain. Played by John Noble (of "Fringe" fame) the Diviner is an alien who owns a mine somewhere deep in the galaxy. He has enslaved hundreds of teenagers and is forcing them to dig through the planet in search of ... something. The Diviner is, in fact, looking for a missing Starfleet vessel called the U.S.S. Protostar, an experimental ship that can travel faster than any starship to date. When a group of escaped teens find the Protostar first and abscond with it, the Diviner takes off in pursuit.
The Diviner's wicked scheme will eventually be revealed. He has traveled back in time to find a Federation starship and equip it with a secret computer virus that will automatically cause all Starfleet vessels to attack one another.
- 1/19/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Spinning out of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" expanded the iconic science fiction franchise into considerably darker and more morally ambiguous territory than its predecessors. Starring Avery Brooks as Captain Benjamin Sisko, the show took place on its eponymous Starfleet space station positioned by the planet Bajor and a wormhole leading to the Gamma Quadrant. As the series progressed, "DS9" would shift to longer-form storytelling as the installation became a focal point amidst the Starfleet and the Dominion's warfare.
With over 170 episodes across seven seasons, "DS9" had a memorable ensemble cast that pushed the final frontier into new directions that its successors thematically furthered, including "Star Trek: Voyager." From standalone character studies to emotionally searing tales of battle and sacrifice, "DS9" ran a wide gamut of themes and tones that redefined what "Star Trek" could and can be while earning a considerable amount of widespread acclaim.
With over 170 episodes across seven seasons, "DS9" had a memorable ensemble cast that pushed the final frontier into new directions that its successors thematically furthered, including "Star Trek: Voyager." From standalone character studies to emotionally searing tales of battle and sacrifice, "DS9" ran a wide gamut of themes and tones that redefined what "Star Trek" could and can be while earning a considerable amount of widespread acclaim.
- 1/3/2023
- by Samuel Stone
- Slash Film
Praise the prophets! "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" is coming back in comic format for a 30th anniversary celebration mini-series that features all of your favorite characters, from Captain Sisko (Avery Brooks) to Morn (Mark Allan Shepherd). Comic publisher Idw announced that they will be releasing a five part comic series called "The Dog of War," launching in April 2023. "The Dog of War" will serve as a "lost episode" set during the events of the beloved 1990s series, following the crew of the space station Deep Space Nine as they contend with their newest resident: a purebred Welsh Corgi named Latinum that Quark (Armin Shimerman) has procured for one of his many smuggling clients. The corgi isn't all that it seems, however, and its presence aboard Deep Space Nine could signal disaster for the entire quadrant.
"The Dog of War" was written by "Star Wars: Dark Brotherhood" scribe Mike Chen,...
"The Dog of War" was written by "Star Wars: Dark Brotherhood" scribe Mike Chen,...
- 12/14/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
2022 saw the release of 45 new episodes of "Star Trek" -- the highest volume of "Star Trek" that audiences have been treated to since the 1990s heyday of the franchise. 1996 and 1998 it seems, still hold the record for Most Treks, as both years saw the airing of 54 one-hour "Star Trek" episodes between "Deep Space Nine" and "Voyager," as well as the theatrical releases of "Star Trek: First Contact" and "Star Trek: Insurrection," respectively. TV, of course, has changed dramatically in the age of streaming, and average TV seasons now run a mere 10 episodes rather than the old-world 26.
2022 certainly holds the record for greatest variety of "Star Trek," as five separate shows are now running concurrently. There was the conclusion of the fourth season of "Star Trek: Discovery," the entire second season of "Star Trek: Picard," the entire third season of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," the concluding end of the first season of "Star Trek: Prodigy,...
2022 certainly holds the record for greatest variety of "Star Trek," as five separate shows are now running concurrently. There was the conclusion of the fourth season of "Star Trek: Discovery," the entire second season of "Star Trek: Picard," the entire third season of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," the concluding end of the first season of "Star Trek: Prodigy,...
- 12/13/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
When it first began airing in 1993, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" was instantly considered a notable oddball in the broader "Star Trek" canon. For one, it was the first Trek project that was made completely outside of the auspices of Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. Also, being set on a space station, there was going to be considerably less trekking on "Deep Space Nine" than had been previously seen in the franchise. Additionally, the show was to follow the politics and social intricacies of worlds that did not belong to Trek's famed United Federation of Planets. That meant the franchise's notable and vaunted post-war, post-religion, post-capitalist utopia was going to be challenged by those who believed in war (the Cardassians), in theocracy (the Bajorans), and in capitalism (the Ferengi). "Deep Space Nine" stood as a deliberate challenge to the Treks that preceded it. Can Roddenberry's ideals stand when those who abide by them are outnumbered?...
- 11/22/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"Star Trek" is notoriously kind to its cast. If an actor manages to secure a small role in one episode of "Star Trek," it becomes more likely that they will be invited back for reappearances, either as the same character or as a new character. Actor Mark Lenard appeared on the original series as a Romulan commander, only to be recast later as Spock's father Sarek. Armin Shimerman appeared as both a talking treasure chest (!) and as a Ferengi before landing the regular role of Quark on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Jeffrey Combs has appeared as multiple alien/computer characters on various Trek programs, including three regular roles on "Deep Space Nine." Actor Vaughn Armstrong currently holds the record, having played 12 different Trek characters.
This loyalty also extends to any cast members willing to make the move from acting to directing. Leonard Nimoy famously directed two Trek feature films...
This loyalty also extends to any cast members willing to make the move from acting to directing. Leonard Nimoy famously directed two Trek feature films...
- 10/10/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The "Star Trek" universe has grown a lot in recent years, with "Star Trek: Discovery" already four seasons in, "Star Trek: Picard" delivering an update on the "Tng" crew, and the advent of the surprisingly delightful prequel series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." But if there's one show that can be counted upon to put new twists on all things Trek, it's the animated underdog sitcom "Star Trek: Lower Decks." The series has a reverence for franchise lore that's countered only by its good-natured sense of humor about the long-running saga's sillier aspects. It also has a knack for bringing familiar faces on board.
In this week's episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," titled "Hear All, Trust Nothing," the U.S.S. Cerritos crew partners with classic Trek characters from "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," including Bajoran Colonel Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) and Quark (Armin Shimerman), the super-capitalist Ferengi who...
In this week's episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," titled "Hear All, Trust Nothing," the U.S.S. Cerritos crew partners with classic Trek characters from "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," including Bajoran Colonel Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) and Quark (Armin Shimerman), the super-capitalist Ferengi who...
- 10/1/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
In the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," called "Hear All, Trust Nothing," the U.S.S. Cerritos visits Deep Space Nine, the space station featured in the 1993 "Star Trek" series of the same name. The last audiences had seen of the station was in the final episode of "Deep Space Nine," which aired in 1999. In the timeline of "Star Trek," however, only about seven or eight years had passed since that episode ("DS9" left off in 2375 and "Lower Decks" is currently in 2382 or 2383), meaning the station would look more or less familiar to fans. The Promenade is still in business, Morn is still drinking at Quark's, and some familiar characters are still living there. Returning to reprise their roles are Armin Shimerman as Quark and Nana Visitor as Col. Kira Nerys.
Col. Kira, like so much of "Deep Space Nine," was a unique creation in "Star Trek.
Col. Kira, like so much of "Deep Space Nine," was a unique creation in "Star Trek.
- 9/30/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," called "Hear All, Trust Nothing," is set aboard Deep Space Nine. It's been 23 years since "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" went off the air, but it's only been about eight years in the Trek timeline, so not too much has changed aboard the station. The Promenade is still open for business, the clever ultra-capitalist Quark (Armin Shimerman) is still running his bar in a semi-criminal fashion, and the Bajoran Col. Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) is still the commander of the station, a position she took up in "What You Leave Behind," the show's final episode. She's even sporting the same uniform and hairdo as when he last saw her.
Col. Kira is one of the more fascinating characters on a show full of them. In DS9's mythology, Kira spent many years as a resistance fighter while her planet was being militarily...
Col. Kira is one of the more fascinating characters on a show full of them. In DS9's mythology, Kira spent many years as a resistance fighter while her planet was being militarily...
- 9/29/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This interview contains spoilers for "Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 3, episode 6.
"Star Trek: Lower Decks" has done an incredible job balancing irreverent humor with deep reverence for what's beloved about "Star Trek," and this week's journey to Deep Space Nine is no different. The U.S.S. Cerritos docks at the space station to deliver a whole mess of booze and help with a diplomatic mission, and maybe do a little sightseeing along the way.
It's been seven or eight years since the events of the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" finale, and while some things onboard the former Cardassian vessel have changed, others remain exactly the same. Morn haunts his usual spot, Quark (Armin Shimerman) is up to no good, and Major Colonel Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) is a no-nonsense leader who handles it all in stride. In the episode, "Hear All, Trust Nothing," Colonel Kira gets a chance...
"Star Trek: Lower Decks" has done an incredible job balancing irreverent humor with deep reverence for what's beloved about "Star Trek," and this week's journey to Deep Space Nine is no different. The U.S.S. Cerritos docks at the space station to deliver a whole mess of booze and help with a diplomatic mission, and maybe do a little sightseeing along the way.
It's been seven or eight years since the events of the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" finale, and while some things onboard the former Cardassian vessel have changed, others remain exactly the same. Morn haunts his usual spot, Quark (Armin Shimerman) is up to no good, and Major Colonel Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) is a no-nonsense leader who handles it all in stride. In the episode, "Hear All, Trust Nothing," Colonel Kira gets a chance...
- 9/29/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
This article contains Star Trek: Lower Decks spoilers.
Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 6
Star Trek: Lower Decks episode 6 is an unabashed love letter to another classic Trek series. In fact, every call back moment in this episode is designed to fill the audience with an overwhelming wave of nostalgia for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The reasons? Characters, cultures, religions – Deep Space Nine is the Trek series that arguably has the richest, most recognizable lore in the franchise. That certainly comes out in this week’s episode as we delve into why it seems more like a DS9 episode rather than a Lower Decks one.
Rules Of Acquisition
Even the title of the episode, “Hear All, Trust Nothing” is a callback to some of the lore that made DS9 a standout in Trek history.
“Since Quark was such a big part of the episode, and because we wanted this...
Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 6
Star Trek: Lower Decks episode 6 is an unabashed love letter to another classic Trek series. In fact, every call back moment in this episode is designed to fill the audience with an overwhelming wave of nostalgia for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The reasons? Characters, cultures, religions – Deep Space Nine is the Trek series that arguably has the richest, most recognizable lore in the franchise. That certainly comes out in this week’s episode as we delve into why it seems more like a DS9 episode rather than a Lower Decks one.
Rules Of Acquisition
Even the title of the episode, “Hear All, Trust Nothing” is a callback to some of the lore that made DS9 a standout in Trek history.
“Since Quark was such a big part of the episode, and because we wanted this...
- 9/29/2022
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for "Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 3, episode six.
The U.S.S. Cerritos docks at Deep Space Nine in the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," where the crew encounters a few familiar faces, including Morn, Quark (Armin Shimerman), and Colonel Kira (Nana Visitor). While most of the crew of the Cerritos are eager to see the space station and meet some of the famous crew, two are excited to see old friends: Ensign Mariner (Tawny Newsome) and Lieutenant Shaxs (Fred Tatasciore). Mariner had previously mentioned that she had been stationed on DS9 in the "Lower Decks" episode "We'll Always Have Tom Paris," and Newsome went on the record that she had the writers change the ending of this new episode so she could experience her character being on the station. But what about Shaxs?
It turns out that Shaxs was a Resistance fighter alongside...
The U.S.S. Cerritos docks at Deep Space Nine in the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," where the crew encounters a few familiar faces, including Morn, Quark (Armin Shimerman), and Colonel Kira (Nana Visitor). While most of the crew of the Cerritos are eager to see the space station and meet some of the famous crew, two are excited to see old friends: Ensign Mariner (Tawny Newsome) and Lieutenant Shaxs (Fred Tatasciore). Mariner had previously mentioned that she had been stationed on DS9 in the "Lower Decks" episode "We'll Always Have Tom Paris," and Newsome went on the record that she had the writers change the ending of this new episode so she could experience her character being on the station. But what about Shaxs?
It turns out that Shaxs was a Resistance fighter alongside...
- 9/29/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The activity center of the eponymous space station on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" was called the Promenade, a circular walkway where tourists and officers alike could socialize, buy things at any number of shops, attend school, and even worship at a small Bajoran chapel. The most happening spot on the Promenade was Quark's Bar, a somewhat unsavory tavern/gambling hall/holographic brothel run by the clever and ambitious Ferengi Quark (Armin Shimerman). Quark was frustrated by the constant visits from the station's Starfleet officers, as Starfleet seemed to operate in a post-capitalistic milieu and Quark was spiritually devoted to the acquisition of wealth.
Thanks to various war efforts and political upheaval, business wasn't always good at Quark's, but he managed to keep his business running thanks to the tenacity of some of his regulars. Also his willingness to exploit workers, dock wages, and generally be a greedy boss.
Thanks to various war efforts and political upheaval, business wasn't always good at Quark's, but he managed to keep his business running thanks to the tenacity of some of his regulars. Also his willingness to exploit workers, dock wages, and generally be a greedy boss.
- 9/29/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and the series finale of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."
The latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," called "Hear All, Trust Nothing," sees the U.S.S. Cerritos being called -- at the last minute -- to oversee a diplomatic mission with a species from the Gamma Quadrant. The negotiations involve a generous gift from the Federation -- many, many kegs of liquor -- and takes place on Deep Space Nine, a space station that, Trekkies know, had its very own seven-year-long TV series from 1993 to 1999.
As briefly as possible: "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" was set aboard a station that was built by the fascistic, militant Cardassians while they aggressively occupied Bajor, the planet below. When the Cardassian regime fell, the Bajorans took control of the station along with a retinue of Starfleet officers assigned to oversee Bajor's reconstruction.
The latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," called "Hear All, Trust Nothing," sees the U.S.S. Cerritos being called -- at the last minute -- to oversee a diplomatic mission with a species from the Gamma Quadrant. The negotiations involve a generous gift from the Federation -- many, many kegs of liquor -- and takes place on Deep Space Nine, a space station that, Trekkies know, had its very own seven-year-long TV series from 1993 to 1999.
As briefly as possible: "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" was set aboard a station that was built by the fascistic, militant Cardassians while they aggressively occupied Bajor, the planet below. When the Cardassian regime fell, the Bajorans took control of the station along with a retinue of Starfleet officers assigned to oversee Bajor's reconstruction.
- 9/29/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
I've always maintained that a Ferengi-centered sitcom procedural would be a winning formula, and Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 6 proves me right as Quark's edgy business acumen nearly gets him Gamma-ed by the equally edgy business-minded Karemma.
Meanwhile, Mariner, on her best behavior, is incredibly awkward and hilarious. Like a "wild animal wearing an evening gown" level of awkwardness. Also, "wild animal wearing an evening gown" level of hilarious.
Once again, Lower Decks succeeds in exploring a unifying theme with diverse plotlines. In this case, the message is one of valuing oneself and recognizing how important it is to be true to that. Even if it means stunning all your significant others' friends into unconsciousness.
The nostalgic value of returning to Deep Space Nine twenty-three years after the series's finale is immeasurable. Scoring both Nana Visitor and Armin Shimerman as guest voices to reprise their roles of Kira Nerys and Quark,...
Meanwhile, Mariner, on her best behavior, is incredibly awkward and hilarious. Like a "wild animal wearing an evening gown" level of awkwardness. Also, "wild animal wearing an evening gown" level of hilarious.
Once again, Lower Decks succeeds in exploring a unifying theme with diverse plotlines. In this case, the message is one of valuing oneself and recognizing how important it is to be true to that. Even if it means stunning all your significant others' friends into unconsciousness.
The nostalgic value of returning to Deep Space Nine twenty-three years after the series's finale is immeasurable. Scoring both Nana Visitor and Armin Shimerman as guest voices to reprise their roles of Kira Nerys and Quark,...
- 9/29/2022
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
This post contains minor spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
It was only a matter of time. "Star Trek: Lower Decks" has gotten tons of mileage out of its seemingly never-ending cascade of loving callbacks, references, and even actual crossovers with several beloved "Trek" series of years gone by. Recently, season 3 brought us right back to the distinct pleasures of "Voyager," but the series hasn't been shy about tying together the crew of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," either (although there remains a few more items on that bucket list). And if that weren't enough, there's also the upcoming crossover between "Lower Decks" and "Strange New Worlds," the franchise's other new and highly acclaimed series. So with all that in mind, it feels only natural that this animated series would set its sights on the grandest prize of them all: "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."
The...
It was only a matter of time. "Star Trek: Lower Decks" has gotten tons of mileage out of its seemingly never-ending cascade of loving callbacks, references, and even actual crossovers with several beloved "Trek" series of years gone by. Recently, season 3 brought us right back to the distinct pleasures of "Voyager," but the series hasn't been shy about tying together the crew of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," either (although there remains a few more items on that bucket list). And if that weren't enough, there's also the upcoming crossover between "Lower Decks" and "Strange New Worlds," the franchise's other new and highly acclaimed series. So with all that in mind, it feels only natural that this animated series would set its sights on the grandest prize of them all: "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."
The...
- 9/29/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Characters on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" frequently like to speak in code or drop hints rather than get directly to the point, so let's be clear here. When it comes to "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," worst is a highly relative term. In many, many ways, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" is the best "Star Trek." While it could never break the same ground as the original (and had a few clunker episodes due to its longevity and exhausted writers), "Deep Space Nine" tells the best story, has the best overall cast of characters, and its best episodes are more plentiful than those of most of its franchise brethren. Regularly dealing with moral compromises, no-win scenarios, and cultural differences that cannot always be bridged, it's the kind of show that might have dismayed original "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry, who wanted the future of humanity to look perennially optimistic.
- 9/26/2022
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- Slash Film
The central joke of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" is that a career in Starfleet, however dazzling on the page, is still full of petty, garbage jobs that no one necessarily wants. In the fifth episode of season 3 of "Lower Decks" -- called "Reflections" -- Ensigns Boimler (Jack Quaid) and Mariner (Tawny Newsome) are tasked with working a Starfleet recruitment booth at a futuristic jobs bazaar. Standing under a 10'-by-10' sunshade emblazoned with Starfleet logos, Boimler and Mariner have to make desperate, impassioned pitches to casual passersby that Starfleet is the bee's knees. They have the bad luck of being stationed right next to a vaguely criminal -- and ultra-cool -- adventuring archeologist booth.
The idea that Starfleet would need a military recruitment booth at a jobs fair is simultaneously logical and a little sad. Surely Starfleet would want to get the word out about what kind of lifestyle they offer,...
The idea that Starfleet would need a military recruitment booth at a jobs fair is simultaneously logical and a little sad. Surely Starfleet would want to get the word out about what kind of lifestyle they offer,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This is something of a bar trivia question, but which actor would you suspect has appeared in "Star Trek" the most?
Thanks to the franchise's longevity, and long-held, bloody-minded insistence toward continuity, an actor can return to multiple "Trek" shows over the course of many decades. As such, some actors who signed on to play certain roles in their teen years may still be making appearances on "Star Trek: Picard" 35 years later. The makers of "Trek" also tends to be very loyal to its actors, often bringing back performers to fill central roles years after they showed up as a background character. Armin Shimerman, for instance, appeared as a talking treasure chest and as a random Ferengi character on "Next Generation" years before being cast as Quark on "Deep Space Nine." And Tim Russ was once a terrorist on the Enterprise prior to playing Tuvok on "Voyager."
Some actors, while never becoming central characters,...
Thanks to the franchise's longevity, and long-held, bloody-minded insistence toward continuity, an actor can return to multiple "Trek" shows over the course of many decades. As such, some actors who signed on to play certain roles in their teen years may still be making appearances on "Star Trek: Picard" 35 years later. The makers of "Trek" also tends to be very loyal to its actors, often bringing back performers to fill central roles years after they showed up as a background character. Armin Shimerman, for instance, appeared as a talking treasure chest and as a random Ferengi character on "Next Generation" years before being cast as Quark on "Deep Space Nine." And Tim Russ was once a terrorist on the Enterprise prior to playing Tuvok on "Voyager."
Some actors, while never becoming central characters,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The "Star Trek" shows from the Paramount+ era clearly have a lot of affection for the original 1966 "Star Trek" pilot and the 1990s Trek shows "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Voyager." Of the newer programs, both "Star Trek: Discovery" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" rely heavily on characters and events from "The Cage." Meanwhile, "Star Trek: Lower Decks" seems to be drawing from the attitudes and iconography from NextGen. "Star Trek: Picard" is, obviously, about Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), but also "Voyager" character Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan). And "Star Trek: Prodigy" features a hologram of the U.S.S. Voyager's Capt. Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) as one of its central characters.
Curiously, there haven't been many overt references devoted to events and characters from "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". To date, there have been a few cute winks to DS9 in "Lower Decks," and an episode...
Curiously, there haven't been many overt references devoted to events and characters from "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". To date, there have been a few cute winks to DS9 in "Lower Decks," and an episode...
- 8/31/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The only thing better than Marvel money is Michael Dorn money, and that's what it would take to get Armin Shimerman back in the "Star Trek" fold as the Ferengi bartender Quark. For whatever reason, "Deep Space Nine" characters like Quark haven't enjoyed as much of a resurgence in the Paramount+ streaming era of "Star Trek," even as familiar faces and voices from "The Next Generation" and "Voyager" have returned to reprise their roles on "Picard" and "Prodigy." You've seen Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine; you've heard Kate Mulgrew voice Captain Janeway again, but it's as if the 'Star Trek" reunion committee just decided to skip over "Deep Space Nine" and head straight to "Voyager."
All that is about to change, as the animated series "Star Trek: Lower Decks" — which returned this week with its season 3 premiere — is headed to Deep Space Nine this season. Meanwhile, the upcoming...
All that is about to change, as the animated series "Star Trek: Lower Decks" — which returned this week with its season 3 premiere — is headed to Deep Space Nine this season. Meanwhile, the upcoming...
- 8/27/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Armin Shimerman has been with the "Star Trek" franchise for almost 35 years now, ever since he first appeared as a Ferengi named Letek in an early episode of "The Next Generation" season 1. That episode, "The Last Outpost," originally aired in October 1987, but Shimerman would rather you forget about it and his other early "Trek" appearances and just count forward from when he played the scheming Ferengi bartender Quark on "Deep Space Nine."
In "The Next Generation," Shimerman also played the non-Ferengi face on a Betazoid gift box in the later season 1 episode, "Haven." He would pop up again as a different Ferengi leader named Bractor in the season 2 episode "Peak Performance," but it wasn't until "Deep Space Nine" premiered in January 1993 that Shimerman really came into his own as a series regular by playing Quark. In a recent convention appearance at Fanboy Expo (via TrekMovie.com), Shimerman addressed his first...
In "The Next Generation," Shimerman also played the non-Ferengi face on a Betazoid gift box in the later season 1 episode, "Haven." He would pop up again as a different Ferengi leader named Bractor in the season 2 episode "Peak Performance," but it wasn't until "Deep Space Nine" premiered in January 1993 that Shimerman really came into his own as a series regular by playing Quark. In a recent convention appearance at Fanboy Expo (via TrekMovie.com), Shimerman addressed his first...
- 8/27/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
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