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SFCQ2 Comms: Absent Friends & New Frontiers
On the eve of Patrick Stewarts return to Star Trek, we take a deep dive into everything we know, everything we hope for and meet the crew of Star Trek Picard! Plus, in celebration of the new series we also review Picard: Countdown in our Library; take a look at the Odyssey Class featured in the comics in Shipyards plus focus our Retro Review on Picard’s jump to the big screen in Generations! In ou...[Read More]
SFCQ2 Comms: Alan Van Spring 2019 – Available now!
Discovery and her crew face a new mission, and a whole new future. In the (Alan Van) Spring Edition of Comms, we’re take a deep dive into Season 2 as we recount the highs, the lows and the duct tape in the hunt for the Red Angel! Following the emotional journey’s we not only review the mysteries that unfolded and the battle for control, but check back on the legacy Captain Pike left be...[Read More]
Sci Fi Sunday: New Blade Runner Series In Development (Comms Highlights)
Back in 2017 we were introduced to Officer K as he began to uncover a long buried secret and revived the world of Blade Runner. In a world of tired reboots and sequels, Blade Runner 2049 was \ refreshingly worthy update to the original that brought something new whilst advancing the building blocks laid by the original. Following it’s success, the on screen mythology of the Philip K Dick ada...[Read More]
Star Trek’s Most Shocking Moments… (Comms Highlights)
Since the first series of Star Trek in 1966, the franchise has gone on to become one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises in history. Each series has delivered new surprises, discoveries and bold revelations, alongside its beloved characters and traits that are echoed throughout popular culture, over 50 years later. With stories of exploration, both of space and of ourse...[Read More]
Retro Review: Way of the Warrior (Comms Highlights)
Whenever you ask a DS9 fan where to start, the answer is rarely from the beginning. The first seasons of the show were good, sometimes great. The foundations were laid for a darker show than the flagship adventures of the Enterprise We had Federation turncoats in the Maquis; an uneasy peace between Bajor and their former oppressors in Cardassia; there was politics and religion crossing over on all...[Read More]
For The Uniform! The Motion Picture Era (Comms Highlights)
Starfleet’s wardrobe always seems to change. Different producers and designers always bring something new to the table, whether it’s a need to create a more militarised uniform, something nice and simple for a more real-world feel, or sometimes – just sometimes – space pyjamas. Last issue saw us chart the early half of 23rd Century, looking Starfleet style from the era of Robau and Geo...[Read More]
Discover More…. New Issue SFCQ2 Comms Now Available!
As we enter a new year and continue the renaissance of Star Trek with the launch of Discovery Season 2, we’re taking a look at our hopes and expectations for the return of Burnham and her shipmates; studying the new Captain and looking at what else we can expect from the new world of Star Trek. We also review Discovery’s first season launch on home release, detailing the special features and extra...[Read More]
SFC Q2 Comms Update: Summer 2017
On the eve of Discovery we take a look at all we’ve learned in recent months from producer interviews, actor insights and the stunning trailer! We also take a look at the new lead, Michael Burnham, how Star Trek began became a franchise with TNG and the most iconic Starfleet women to date! We take a close look at the new Star Trek Bridge Crew simulator as part of our Holodeck games update wh...[Read More]
The Legacy of the Next Generation
Decades after the original crew launch their five year mission, 1987 introduced us to a new era of Star Trek as Captain Jean Luc Picard took centre stage of an all new Enterprise. The relaunch of the series was a bold move, replacing the lovable figures of the original crew with an all new cast, including an Android and a Klingon on the bridge! At the time it was a shocking change, but now for man...[Read More]
SFC Q2 Comms Update: Spring 2017
As Discovery gets it’s new captain in veteran actor Jason Isaacs, we take a look at the latest additions to the cast and a close look behind the scenes Discovery starts production! But while we gear up to the latest chapter of Trek, we also start to take a look back at where the expanded Trek universe began, The Next Generation as it celebrates it’s 30th anniversary! The Spring 2017 ed...[Read More]
Discovering Discovery
Ever since CBS announced that Star Trek would return to TV, fans all over the world have been waiting impatiently to find out more. After a long wait and only news from the writers room hirings, executive producer Bryan Fuller has finally began lifting the curtain after a big reveal at SDCC followed by more at the Television Critics Association Summer Tour. Between his appearance at a special anni...[Read More]
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