Any fan of Star Trek The Original Series knows that Chekov was very proud of his Russian heritage. He often attributed inventions, discoveries, and anything good to Russia. Here are seven examples of the not-entirely-accurate history according to Chekov.
Remember those fun Mego action figures you had as a kid (or adult) way back when? Well, they’re back! Marty Abrams, the heir to the company his father created, has decided to reintroduce the charm that is Mego. Mego promoted their new line of retro-style action figures at San Diego Comic-Con this year. The first wave … Read more
Fifty years ago saw the humble beginnings of what would become a cultural phenomenon and an entertainment franchise. This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. The iconic science fiction show debuted on September 8th, 1966 with the episode “The Man Trap“. Ratings put the show first in its time slot, but reviews from critics … Read more
I’m sure it’s happened to you before. You’re watching a tv show and the plot seems eerily familiar. As the show progresses, you realize you truly have seen that episode before… on another show. Often, shows share writers, there’s a writer’s strike, or writer’s block sets in and scripts end up recycled, modified to fit the new show. … Read more
