Destination Star Trek returns to Birmingham for another spectacular weekend celebrating the world of Star Trek at the end of this month, over 25th – 27th October 2019 at NECBirmingham
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Paramount Pictures rejoins “London Resort:” Theme Park project
Paramount Pictures has reignited plans for The London Resort – Britain’s largest ever theme park in Kent, after signing a new deal with the project. The studio was first announced as the project’s main sponsor back in 2014, but after… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Star Trek artist Keith Birdsong
There have been a number of tributes to acclaimed Star Trek artist Keith Birdsong, renowned for his photorealistic renderings of Star Trek actors, who passed away on 4th June 4 2019, the result of injuries sustained in an earlier car… Read More ›
Re-discovering Vintage Cereal Packets, and how one Star Trek memory still plagues my fuzzy brain
This week’s “Rabbit Hole” mission across the web started with memories of Letraset’s marvellous “Action Transfers” – specifically, Joe 90 “instant transfers” which if memory serves, I acquired through an offer on the back of a cereal packet… and ended… Read More ›
Heritage Auctions offers Star Trek, Modesty Blaise art in upcoming aution
Modesty Blaise art by John M. Burns and Greg Hildebrandt’s stunning original cover art for this month’s debut issue of Star Trek: Year Five #1 comic book series are among the highlights of dozens of SF, adventure and horror masterpiece paintings… Read More ›
MEGO Batman and Robin Figures offered in latest Aston’s Auction
The next Toy & Model Railway Auction from Dudley-based Aston’s Auctioneers next Tuesday (26th March 2019) has a great assortment of items on offer including collectables that will appeal to Doctor Who, Star Trek and Superhero fans… and more. The… Read More ›
Final Joe 90 Blu-Ray features all-new comic!
Volume 4 of Network‘s Joe 90 Blu-Ray collections of the Gerry Anderson series features the final six episodes, beautifully remastered in HD, and a brand-new comic featuring art from acclaimed comics artist Paul McCaffrey. The special Blu-Ray also features a brand-new… Read More ›
Star Trek: Discovery U.S.S. Enterprise model out soon from Eaglemoss Collections
The next issue of the Star Trek Discovery Starships Collection from Eaglemoss Collections, out 31st March 2019, features a model of the show’s version of the Constitution-class U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 – the most iconic Starfleet vessel of the 23rd century
Chris Ryall returns to IDW as President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer
IDW Publishing has announced that its former Chief Creative Officer and Editor-In-Chief, Chris Ryall, is returning to the company as President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer, just as the US publisher gears up for its twentieth anniversary celebrations next year… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Look-In and TV21 artist Mike Noble
We’re sorry to report the passing of veteran artist Mike Noble, perhaps best known for his work on the British weekly comics TV Century 21 – drawing strips such as “Fireball XL5“, “Captain Scarlet” and “Star Trek” and Look-In – working… Read More ›
RetroFan magazine set to celebrate the Crazy Cool Culture You Grew Up With!
TwoMorrows Publishing debuts RetroFan #1, a new full-colour magazine celebrating the Crazy Cool Culture You Grew Up With next week. Do you remember when Saturday morning television was your domain, and yours alone? When tattoos came from bubble gum packs,… Read More ›
Incredibuilds new wooden Star Trek models to feature supplements by Dayton Ward
Some new wooden Star Trek DIY models from Incredibuilds are on their way to stores later this year – and look terrific. The IncrediBuilds collection, which also includes animals, famous buildings, Star Wars items and Marvel Superheroes, features do-it-yourself, customizable,… Read More ›
WebFind: The Man from Earth (and its sequel)
So on a ramble through Amazon, I came across and watched the restored version of the intriguing 2007 film, The Man from Earth. Simply put, it’s a film that centres on “College professors discussing many topics with a colleague who claims… Read More ›
Set phasers to stun! You could win a Star Trek Discovery original painting
Star Trek has returned to the small screen with the highly different (for Trek, anyway) series – Star Trek Discovery. Set before the original 1960s show, this series, screening on Netflix in the UK, has an awful lot going on… Read More ›
Jim Baikie: A Stripography (and some Musical Notes)
Here’s a guide to comics artist Jim Baikie’s comics career, including his lesser known British girls’ comic work, revealing his huge contribution to many titles. Jim died in December 2017; you can read our obituary here and an Appreciation by Alan Moore… Read More ›
Netflix reveals Star Trek fans’ favourite episodes ahead of Star Trek Discovery premiere, tie-in comic launches in October
Streaming…the final frontier! Ahead of the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery on Monday (25h September), Netflix has revealed fans’ favourite episodes of Star Trek. With 695 episodes of Star Trek currently beaming on the streaming service, Netflix now brings meaning to a… Read More ›
William Shatner in Manchester in December
See Star Trek star William Shatner at For the Love of Sci-Fi convention this December 2nd-3rd B.E.C Arena Manchester. William, who played Captain Kirk, will appear for a live Q&A with fans on the Sunday which is included in your… Read More ›
Destination Star Trek Returns in October 2018 to Celebrate the Star Trek Universe
Destination Star Trek Birmingham, Europe’s official Star Trek convention, will open its doors to thousands of fans from across the universe for another weekend celebrating the many incarnations of the franchise in October next year. Under license by CBS Consumer… Read More ›
Star Trek Discovery comics launch in October from IDW
IDW Publishing has announced it will launch its first Star Trek: Discovery on 25th October 2017, just a month after the series launches on CBS All Access in the United States and Canada, and on Netflix worldwide. Written by Mike Johnson… Read More ›
In Review: Dan Dare The 2000AD Years Volume Two
Publisher: RebellionIntroduced by Garth EnnisCreators: Gerry Finley-Day, Dave Gibbons, Trevor Goring, Nick Landau, Garry Leach, Brian Lewis, Chris Lowder, Roy Preston, Tom TullyIncludes feature by David McDonald on Dan Dare post 2000AD Out: 3rd November 2016 The Book: Veteran British Space Pilot, Dan… Read More ›