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Star Trek | Thomas Riker, Transporter Clones, and the Idealised Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation’s ‘Second Chances’ introduces Thomas Riker, a transporter clone with a lesson to share on change and self-image.

Star Trek | How Robert Picardo Shaped Voyager’s Story – Watch the Full Video
From ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’ to the Doctor’s real name, Robert Picardo explains how he shaped Star Trek: Voyager's story.

Star Trek | Marina Sirtis in 14 Fiery Quotes – Watch the Full Video
Star Trek royalty Marina Sirtis spills the Earl Grey on Deanna Troi, fighting for her voice, and why she left L.A. for London in To Boldly Ask…

Star Trek | John de Lancie Has His Own Q Origin Story – Watch the Full Video
John de Lancie reflects on Q’s secret origins and evolution from Star Trek: The Next Generation to Star Trek: Picard in the new episode of To Boldly Ask…

Star Trek | George Takei on Coming Out and Captain Sulu – Watch the Full Video
Star Trek actor and activist George Takei on coming out, memories of the late Nichelle Nichols, and fighting for command of USS Excelsior.

Star Trek | Jonathan Frakes Defends Discovery – Watch the Full Video
Star Trek’s Jonathan Frakes talks Discovery’s trolls, the brilliance of Blu del Barrio, and leading by example in our new video.

CGI Fridays | Henry LaBounta Turned Down Star Wars for Steven Spielberg
Probably the only person at ILM to prefer Star Trek over Star Wars, Henry LaBounta shares his career with Ed Kramer on CGI Fridays Episode 4.

Star Trek | Seven’s Queerness is No Surprise to Voyager Fans
Long before Picard confirmed her queerness, Seven’s chemistry with Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager was anything but platonic.

To Boldly Ask... | How Robert Picardo Shaped Voyager’s Story
From ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’ to the Doctor’s real name, Robert Picardo explains how he shaped Star Trek: Voyager's story.

To Boldly Ask... | Marina Sirtis on Finding Her Voice, The Queen, and Being Unapologetic
Star Trek royalty Marina Sirtis spills the Earl Grey on Deanna Troi, fighting for her voice, and why she left L.A. for London in this audio-only version of To Boldly Ask…

To Boldly Ask... | John de Lancie Talks Q's Origin and Philosophy
An audio-only version of Episode 3 of To Boldly Ask. John de Lancie reflects on Q’s secret origins and evolution from Star Trek: The Next Generation to Star Trek: Picard.

To Boldly Ask... | George Takei on Racism, Mortality, Nichelle Nichols and More
An audio-only version of Episode 2 of To Boldly Ask. George Takei reflects on racism in America, wrestles with his mortality, and recalls stories of Nichelle Nichols and the legacy of Hikaru Sulu

Star Trek | Picard, Seven of Nine, and Growing Old with Trauma
Star Trek: Picard shows the effects of aging and trauma over time, through the characters of Seven of Nine and Jean-Luc Picard.

To Boldly Ask... | Jonathan Frakes Talks Trolls and Trek Past and Present
An audio-only version of Episode 1 of To Boldly Ask. Star Trek icon Jonathan Frakes offers his unique perspective on the long-running science-fiction franchise and shares stories he's never told before.

Star Trek | A History of Starfleet Uniforms From Fashion Disasters to Gender Equality
From miniskirts to spandex and shoulder pads, Star Trek uniforms have always kept one eye on today’s fashion as well as tomorrow’s.

Star Trek | Nichelle Nichols’ Finest Moments as Uhura
We pay tribute to the late Nichelle Nichols and the legacy of Nyota Uhura from Star Trek: The Original Series and The Animated Series, to NASA and beyond.

Belle | Mamoru Hosoda’s Evolving Vision of Digital Empowerment
Over Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Summer Wars, and Belle, Mamoru Hosoda explored everything from the Millenium Bug to social media.

Star Trek | Thomas Riker, Transporter Clones, and the Idealised Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation’s ‘Second Chances’ introduces Thomas Riker, a transporter clone with a lesson to share on change and self-image.

Star Trek | Miles O’Brien Stopped Me From Taking My Life
When one fan felt like he couldn’t go on, he found solace in Miles O’Brien and the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode ‘Captive Pursuit’.

Star Trek | The Motion Picture Explored the Horniest Frontier
Critically derided and dismissed by fans, Star Trek: The Motion Picture deserves reappraisal as a horny answer to 2001: A Space Odyssey.

CGI Fridays | Henry LaBounta Turned Down Star Wars for Steven Spielberg
Probably the only person at ILM to prefer Star Trek over Star Wars, Henry LaBounta shares his career with Ed Kramer on CGI Fridays Episode 4.

Star Trek | Flying a 3-Foot Enterprise in Rob Legato’s Garage: The VFX of TNG
Three-time Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Rob Legato reveals the model shop secrets that defined Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek | ‘Wolf in the Fold’: How Robert Bloch Went Psycho on TOS
Witchcraft, Lovecraft, Jack the Ripper… Psycho author Robert Bloch took Star Trek: The Original Series to some strange places.

Star Trek | ‘Violations’ May Be Fiction, But False Memory Is Real
Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus explains the science behind the unsettling Star Trek: The Next Generation “mind rape” episode ‘Violations’.

Star Trek | Kira, Dukat, and Confronting the Cardassian Occupation
Major Kira and Gul Dukat are divided by politics, but in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine they are forced to reckon with their shared history.