One Star Trek Costume Left Patrick Stewart With Lasting Damage
When "Star Trek: The Next Generation" debuted in 1987, the costume worn by star Patrick Stewart was anything but comfortable -- and potentially injurious.
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Why The Star Trek Cast Kept Passing Out During Production
Before studios were concerned with things like actor and crew members' health, a "Star Trek" special effect caused the cast to pass out while filming. -
The Star Trek On-Set Mistake That Set Marina Sirtis' Bottom On Fire
One scary on-set mistake left "Star Trek" legend and everyone's favorite half-Betazoid -- Marina Sirtis -- frightened and with a burning bottom. -
Star Trek: 5 Actors Who Almost Played Spock Instead Of Leonard Nimoy
Although Leonard Nimoy is now iconic for his portrayal of Spock in "Star Trek," he wasn't the first actor the network considered while developing the show. -
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Ending Explained - What Happens To The CRM?
AMC's zombie spin-off "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" resolves Rick and Michonne's storylines while burning down the CRM. Here's the ending explained. -
Michelle Yeoh's Star Trek: Section 31 Will Bring Back An Important TNG Character
A key character from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" will reportedly appear alongside Michelle Yeoh's Philippa Georgiou in the upcoming movie "Section 31." -
Patrick Stewart's Picard Return Seems More Possible After New Star Trek Movie Update
If the latest "Star Trek" movie update -- and Patrick Stewart's comments on a podcast -- are any indication, fans might not have seen the last of Picard. -
The Next Star Trek Movie Is More Important Than Ever After A Huge Announcement
Paramount will be pushing forward with the last chapter of the Kelvin timeline, and that's not the only good news for "Star Trek" fans, according to Variety. -
William Shatner Would Change One Thing About Kirk's Death In Star Trek: Generations
Not only does William Shatner not like how Captain Kirk died in "Star Trek: Generations," there's one thing about the scene he wishes he could do differently. -
Star Trek: William Shatner Has Two Very Specific Conditions To Return As Kirk
William Shatner has a few demands that need to be met before he would seriously consider reprising his role as Captain Kirk in a new Star Trek project. -
5 Controversial Star Trek: The Next Generation Scenes Nobody Likes To Talk About
"The Next Generation" is considered one of the best "Star Trek" shows, but it still has a few controversial scenes scattered within its series run. -
Did Star Trek's Data And The Borg Queen Have Sex? Jonathan Frakes Has An Answer
"Star Trek: First Contact" director Jonathan Frakes has answered a most pressing question about the film - did Data and the Borg Queen have sex? -
A Star Trek: First Contact Scene Left Alfre Woodard With Gruesome Injuries
Alfre Woodard's memorable role in "Star Trek: First Contact" resulted in injuries to her arms that left scars the actor bears to this day. -
One Star Trek Episode Almost Featured An Unthinkable Kirk & McCoy Romance
Star Trek fans may be surprised to learn that one episode of "The Original Series" nearly featured an unexpected romance between Kirk and a McCoy family member. -
Why A Star Trek Episode Was Prohibited From Airing In Ireland
The "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The High Ground" was another example of the series getting political, so much so that it got banned in Ireland. -
What Star Trek's Kurn Looks Like In Real LIfe
Like most actors to wear the ridge prosthetics associated with the Klingons, Tony Todd looks very different in real life from his on-screen counterpart, Kurn. -
Patrick Stewart Avoided Tom Hardy On The Star Trek: Nemesis Set For A Good Reason
Patrick Stewart and Tom Hardy didn't interact much on the set of "Star Trek: Nemesis." As it turns out, Stewart has a reason for this behavior. -
Star Trek: Bruce Greenwood's Pike Is Different From The Original Version In One Way
"Star Trek" actor Bruce Greenwood explains how his version of Captain Christopher Pike is different from Jeffrey Hunter's iteration from "The Original Series." -
The Star Trek Villain You Likely Don't Remember Night Court's John Larroquette Played
John Larroquette of "Night Court" fame actually played a villain in one "Star Trek" outing that fans probably don't remember, and the actor loved it. -
5 Things Only Adults Notice In Star Trek: Enterprise
"Star Trek: Enterprise" may have been part of lineup targeted at younger viewers, but many of these fans might have missed these details when watching the show. -
Star Trek: What Is The Conn?
"Star Trek" fans have undoubtedly heard the word "conn" while watching the franchise. Here's a look at what this term means in the "Trek" universe. -
What Happened To Scott Bakula's Captain Jonathan Archer On Star Trek?
Some longtime Trekkies may need a refresher as to what happened to Scott Bakula's Jonathan Archer toward the end of "Star Trek: Enterprise" and beyond. -
Star Trek: What Does NX Stand For?
While there is no clear in-canon explanation for what the letters "NX" mean in the "Star Trek" universe, there are some theories on the acronym's meaning. -
5 Star Trek Crossovers That Sound Fake But Are Actually Real
Here are five "Star Trek" crossovers with other iconic intellectual properties that even hardcore fans might not believe actually took place. -
5 Star Trek Storylines That Have Aged Terribly
"Star Trek" has featured some iconic storylines over the years, but a few storylines from the franchise have not aged all that well for a number of reasons. -
This Star Trek: Voyager Pilot Moment Killed The Entire Series, According To A Producer
Star Trek writer and producer Ronald D. Moore said that "Voyager" would have been much better if it hadn't made this crucial decision in the pilot episode. -
Nicolas Cage Has A Very Specific Demand For A Potential Star Trek Role
"Face/Off" and "Knowing" star Nicolas Cage would love to add "Star Trek" to his sci-fi résumé, but he has a very specific demand for his potential role.
