Star Trek

Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth Are Causing Star Trek 4 Problems

Two Kirks seem to be keeping the Enterprise docked for a bit. Both Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth have reportedly stopped contract negotiations to …

Geek

Report: ‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols Is Suffering From Dementia

Beloved “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols has reportedly been diagnosed with dementia.Dr. Meena Makhijani said Nichols has “moderate progressive …

Dementia

The best free games on Steam

If you have the time and hard drive space, you can squeeze a huge amount of free entertainment out of your Steam client. With that in mind we've …

Gaming

Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth are both threatening to walk away from Star Trek 4

It’s been a minute since we’d heard anything major about the upcoming fourth movie in the rebooted <i>Star Trek</i> franchise. (To be clear, we’re talking …

Offbeat News

The 10 Most Badass Jean-Luc Picard Moments In Star Trek History

On August 4, Patrick Stewart announced he will reprise his role as Jean-Luc Picard for a new Star Trek series on CBS All Access. It will take place after Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in the continuity. Finally, longtime Trekkers will have a sequel to the original television Prime timeline, as opposed …

Science Fiction

The Power of the Starship Enterprise At Your Command

<i>“The power of the Starship Enterprise is at your command. Cross the galaxies with Warp Drive and Impulse Power. Defend the Federation with Photon</i> …

Science Fiction

Nichelle Nichols, Television Actress Who Portrayed Lt. Uhura In Star Trek, Diagnosed With Dementia

One party to the first interracial kiss on U.S. television opposite William Shatner as James T. Kirk, Nichols is a pioneer in television.<p>When …

Martin Luther King, Jr.

James Bond Producers Interested In Idris Elba To Play 007--Report

After two years of speculation, Daniel Craig announced last August that he will return to play James Bond for a fifth time. However, given the length of time it took the actor to be confirmed in the role and the fact that he has played Bond for well over a decade now, it seems unlikely that he will …

James Bond

Trump’s proposed Space Force could worsen Earth’s orbital debris problem

When Vice President Pence announced plans to create a “Space Force” military command by 2020 on Thursday, social media was flooded with Star Trek theme music, astronaut gifs and suggestions for the Space Force’s future logo.<p>But to some space experts, Pence’s de-facto call to arms was less of a …

World News

STLV: Anson Mount Says Captain Pike Has Depth + More From ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Cast

The main cast of <i>Star Trek: Discovery</i> were on hand for the final day of Star Trek Las Vegas, holding two separate panels. One was with Anson Mount, …

Science Fiction

What 'Star Trek' Capt. Jean-Luc Picard Taught Me About Life ... And Love

I have an embarrassing confession to make, as the geek internet explodes over actor Patrick Stewart reprising his role as Jean-Luc Picard in a new …

Science Fiction

Paul Rudd to Play Dual Role in Netflix Comedy Series Living With Yourself

It’s a good thing everyone loves Paul Rudd, because the actor is set to play two versions of himself in the Netflix comedy series <i>Living With Yourself</i>.<p>…

Entertainment

'Crazy Rich Asians': Michelle Yeoh has 'waited a very long time' for a movie like this

When Rachel Chu finds herself at odds with the titular “Crazy Rich Asians,” it’s not boyfriend Nick Young’s high-rolling buddies or mean girl exes who prove her biggest adversaries, but BAFTA-nominated screen legend Michelle Yeoh’s character. How did a dance-loving young girl from Ipoh, Malaysia, …

Los Angeles

Charles Shaughnessy, wife bringing one-night production to Beverly

From England to New England: <b>Charles Shaughne</b><b>ssy</b> will be taking on the <b>North Shore Music Theater</b> this fall, and for a good cause.<p>The London-born actor …

Robert F. Kennedy

NASA's Parker Solar Probe to launch on historic mission to 'touch the sun'

"We’ll be going where no spacecraft has dared go before."<p>A space probe that aims to be the first to “touch the sun” is slated to launch this weekend, marking the next step in an effort that scientists say has been 60 years in the making.<p>NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will lift off from the Cape …

Astronomy

CBS Opens Up About The Mass Showrunner Turnover For 'Star Trek: Discovery'

CBS All Access has been beaming one showrunner after another off ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and now the studio is opening up as to what is happening …

Alex Kurtzman

The Week in Geek: Is the new 'Popular' Oscar good for genre? Also: Picard is back!

There's a massive heat wave boiling New York City. And, likewise, the heat got turned up in the world of science fiction and fantasy, too. Just when …

Entertainment

Your Favorite Space Water Bear Is Floating Into Star Trek Online

The Final Frontier is about to get a lot cuddlier—and this is coming from a world where swaths of reproducing fluff balls exist. Perfect World and …

Science Fiction

Tig Notaro and John Cho Bond Over Their Star Trek Acting

Tig Notaro, John Cho, and Bo Burnham were all guests on <i>The Late Late Show with James Corden</i>, both Cho and Burnham were hugely excited about Notaro’s …

Science Fiction

Hard NOC Life: Crazy Random Acts of Convenience

Shawn returns to <i>Hard NOC Life</i> as he and Keith break down the week that was in Nerd Pop.<p>This week, Shawn talks more about decolonizing fandom (1:00) …

Podcasting

Who was I when I was just a child? I’m exactly that same person today

When did you become you?I’ve been thinking about this question for days because of an exchange I heard on an old episode of public radio’s This …

Star Trek

The Flash Dons His New Suit In Official Season 5 Poster

Earlier this week, there was a leak from the set of Season 5 of The Flash that gave fans an unofficial first look at the Scarlet Speedster’s new …

Jean-Luc Picard

20 Strange Details About Jean Grey’s Body

by Scott Baird<p>– on<p>in Lists<p>Jean Grey was one of the original members of the X-Men and has remained an incredibly important character, even when she …

Comics

Idris Elba’s Next Role Adds To His Ever-Expanding Range

Elba is set to star in and produce an adaptation of the novel “Ghetto Cowboy” through his own company.<p>Audiences aren’t unfamiliar to <b>Idris Elba</b> …

Filmmaking

Voltron Season 7 Episode 4 Review: The Feud!

<i>This Voltron Legendary Defender review contains spoilers.</i><p>Well that was… weird.<p>After the big reveal of the time jump at the end of last episode we …

TV

Dumb Rightwing Rag 'The Federalist' Forgot How Much Superheroes Like Punching Nazis

As we have noted many times, wingnuts just don't get pop culture. (Ted Cruz is simply the worst of the bunch on that note.) They either think it's …

Liberal View

The Young and the Restless Spoilers Week of August 13 - 17 | The Young and the Restless Spoilers | Soaps.com

The latest Soaps.com <i>Young and the Restless</i> spoilers have Lily preparing to face the consequences with regard to the deadly accident, the business …

The Young and the Restless

WATCH: Shield of Tomorrow – Hard Six Part 2 (Episode 29)

Board Games

Who Won the Week Episode 140: The Return of Jean-Luc Picard, Batwoman, Supergirl and more

<i>Welcome to the latest episode of Who Won the Week, a weekly podcast in which SYFY WIRE's Adam Swiderski, Dany Roth, and Karama Horne look back at the</i> …

Entertainment

U.S. Space Force Plan

Aug 10, 2018<p>The talk is not over regarding the United States Space Force. Vice President Pence has outlined the Space Force plan for 'next …

Space Force