Star Trek: Discovery’s Female Lead Character Is Named Michael Burnham and I Can’t Stop Thinking About It
Names have power: just ask Rumpelstiltskin. As someone with a longstanding interest in the meaning of names, the first thing that caught my attention while watching Discovery was that the first officer played by Sonequa Martin-Green has a traditionally masculine name. I had to know more.
Read MoreThe Cast of Star Trek: Discovery Took a Knee Against Racial Injustice
I imagine that the cast of Star Trek: Discovery made the spirit of creator Gene Roddenberry—along with legions of fans—even prouder when they knelt en masse to protest the ongoing issues of racial injustice and police brutality in America.
Read MoreAll the Things I Loved About Star Trek: Discovery, Despite One Huge Disappointment
Here's the truly disappointing thing.
Last night was the night that Trekkies all over the world were waiting for! Star Trek: Discovery had its two-hour premiere! Two hours, you ask? Yes indeedly. If you were only watching the CBS broadcast, you only saw what ended up being the first half of the pilot. Hour two was uploaded exclusively to CBS All Access, and it was well worth taking in on the new platform.
Read MoreThese Star Trek: Discovery Pics Showcase Diversity…and J.J. Abrams Lens Flares
Star Trek: Discovery is almost upon us, and I couldn't be more excited! Check out new cast photos after the jump!
Read MoreWomen of Trek Finally Front and Center in First Look at Star Trek: Discovery
While the road to Star Trek: Discovery has been tumultuous to say the least, we're still excited for many reasons. First, because we're Trekkies, and any new Trek is reason for celebration, but also because this particular installment puts not only women, but women of color front and center. I mean, just look at that majesty above. This is the first official image the production has released, the first impression the show wants to make, and it is beautiful.
Read MoreStar Trek: Discovery Finds Its New Captain in The OA‘s (and Harry Potter‘s) Jason Isaacs
It all started with an errant tweet. Jason Isaacs tweeted some important Star Trek: Discovery news that he probably shouldn't have.
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1 out of 5 stars.
At least it was pretty.
Read MoreJK Rowling Gets an Eye-Full of Grown up Neville Longbottom, Matthew Lewis Proceeds to Apologize for His Abs & Junk
And then Lucius Malfoy made a butt joke.
While Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling didn't create the films, she was heavily involved in the process and therefore became close with the cast. When Matthew Lewis tweeted a link to a magazine he's being featured in, Rowling was in for a bit of a shock. Warning: serious abs ahead.
Read MoreNew Star Wars Rebels Extended Trailer Reveals Plot Details, Passes The Bechdel Test
Many fans are not as forgiving as I am.
In preparation for the show's premiere and panel at SDCC on the 24th, Disney has released an extended trailer for Star Wars Rebels that gives more insight into what to expect from the animated series.
Read MoreEeeeevil Plans: Harry Potter’s Jason Isaacs Cast in Star Wars Rebels
As if Lucius Malfoy wasn't creepy enough.
Disney announced today that Jason Isaacs will join Star Wars Rebels as a new villain.
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