The "canon," or accepted story arc of multiple films and television shows which compose the Star Trek franchise, is daunting to a casual viewer but can be explained.

Jun 14, 2009 - Paul Bertolone

From a short-lived but critically acclaimed series, Star Trek has grown into a phenomenon, with its latest chapter only just beginning.

May 11, 2009 - Katriena Knights

Over 40 years worth of television and cinema have created a complex story arc that can intimidate a potential fan. A brief familiarization can assist in understanding.

Jun 14, 2009 - Paul Bertolone

Publisher IDW brings us the first comic book series to be set in the timeline of the 2009 Trek movie. But is it any good?

Jan 29, 2012 - Kim McGreal

In 1993, Star Trek opened a chapter of political intrigue, action, drama and war for Gene Roddenberry's extended universe.

Jul 30, 2010 - Gregory Breen

Star Trek's writers have used some dramatic devices repeatedly. A lack of Starfleet ships, faulty holodecks, and evil admirals are all common Star Trek plot clichés.

Jul 18, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Learn how an active television audience stimulated new movie production and invoked a whole new approach to academic and industry understanding of audiences

Feb 22, 2011 - Valerie Williamson

Youth entering the military are physically less fit than previous recruits; a new fitness prescription has been implemented at some boot camps.

Dec 29, 2010 - D.K. Christi

The Star Trek franchise has spanned four decades and has included six television series, eleven films and innumerable books, conventions and games.

Nov 21, 2010 - Scott Hayden

Executive Decision director Stuart Baird is in the directors chair for Star Trek Nemesis, the final adventure for the Next Generation crew.

Feb 14, 2010 - Eric Wood

Hit television show Heroes has proved popular with sci-fi fans all over the world - and in part that is due to its connections with the Star Trek franchise.

Feb 4, 2010 - Pam Griffin

Whether a casual viewer or die-hard fan, Trek films and shows allow for scholarly introspection of ethics issues and debate on human natural law versus strict regulation.

Jun 6, 2009 - Paul Bertolone

Often discounted by the mainstream public as geek soap opera, the Star Trek family of television series and films offers enthusiasts a vision of human excellence.

Jun 6, 2009 - Paul Bertolone

The new Star Trek universe provides strong female characters--in spite of the Bechdel Test

Jun 1, 2009 - Katriena Knights

For the newest film in the illustrious 'Star Trek' franchise, Giacchino has composed a thrilling and noble score whose only disappointing quality is its length on album.

May 27, 2009 - David Abraham Dueck

A few missteps in casting and an even bigger letdown in the protagonist vs. antagonist category, Star Trek is at best an okay film.

May 24, 2009 - Omar Bobb-Semple

With dazzling imagery and a winning cast, filmmaker J.J. Abrams gives the Star Trek franchise a shot of adrenaline and brings the patient back to life.

May 14, 2009 - Jeff White

For director J.J. Abrams (MI:III), the real Mission:Impossible: Make a Star Trek film that attracts new fans while satisfying devoted followers of Trek's 40-year history.

May 7, 2009 - Greg Chow

Star Trek's Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) endorsed the mission to have the new film premiere in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada.

Mar 21, 2009 - Kathleen Airdrie