
Initially, one would think that I wanted to see the new Star Trek directed by J.J. Abrams because of the fact that it is Star Trek.
Black VulcansSource: theamericanscene.com
Mild spoiler below, plus a discussion of sex roles and the complications of human-Vulcan mating. The really weird thing about all of this, by the way, is that I'm not actually that big a Star Trek fan. Instead, I am a lunatic.

In May, Paramount Pictures is set to release "Star Trek" (2009). Aside from being a fan of the original Star Trek series from the 1960's, I am particularly interested because of the plot and cast of characters in this latest installment of the popular franchise.
Star Trek "sequel" already has writersSource: TV Squad
Arguably the twelfth movie in the franchise (or the second movie in the rebooted franchise), Paramount and J.J. Abrams are showing a lot of faith by already hiring the writers for the Star Trek "sequel".
Star Trek's J.J. Abrams: 'This film's not for Trekkies'Source: Sci Fi Wire
J.J. Abrams and cast members from his upcoming Star Trek spoke in Seoul, South Korea, this week to pitch the movie, and Abrams again confirmed that the movie is aimed not so much at longtime fans as at newbies, according to a report on TrekMovie.com.

In "Dreamscape," the Fringe team must solve the mystery of the killer butterflies. But the case is secondary to what is really going on in the lives of the team.

In last night's Fringe, "The Equation," Walter Bishop had to face one of his greatest fears - returning to the mental hospital where he was locked up for 17 years. But just what was he afraid of?

In the latest episode of Fringe, "In Which We Meet Mr. Jones," Olivia is working on another Pattern case when she comes across a connection to past cases. When she asks Broyles about it, he tells her that there's a lot about the Pattern that she doesn't know.

Most days on Fringe start out as bad days for the agents given the nature of the cases they investigate. But on "The Cure," Agent Olivia Dunham is having a particularly bad day.
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In "Power Hungry," Olivia is guided by her dead boyfriend - turn traitor - in her quest to find a man with serious electricity issues. It makes you wonder if anyone is really dead on Fringe.
Fox orders Fringe for full-season pick-up Source: TV Show Recaps
Fans of Fringe can let out a collective sigh of relief: The suspense will continue and the mysteries just might get solved (maybe). Fox has ordered a full season of J.J. Abrams' freshman drama following a promising first few weeks, the network confirms to TVGuide.com.

As if Walter isn't enough of a character, we meet someone even more unusual than him on tonight's episode of Fringe. "The Arrival" marks the arrival of two mysteries - the metal cylinder and The Observer (Michael Cerveris).

On the outside Fringe's Peter Bishop seems like a nice guy pitching in to help solve the mystery behind The Pattern. But there's a lot about him that we don't know and I think he's hiding a mystery of his own – or maybe two.

It's a good thing I've already had my children because the opening scene of Fringe's "The Same Old Story" was freaky enough for me to never want to be pregnant again.
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Fringe Burning Questions Answered! Source: TV Show Recaps
Fringe executive producer Roberto Orci (he of Transformers fame) gave me the official word on some of your burning questions about Tuesday's premiere episode.

If I only watch one new show this fall, it'll have to be J.J. Abram's Fringe. Last night's premiere just happened to be my first glimpse into the new fall season and judging from Fringe's debut this season should be a good one.

(Spoilers ahoy: read at your own risk!)
There's a scene early on in this movie that says more than it may actually mean to.

Some Thing Has Found Us
Movie Title: Cloverfield
My Take: Not Recommended
Watch For: Ridiculous product placement.
J.J. Abrams Casts 'Star Trek's' ChekovSource: Zap2it.com
Russian-born Anton Yelchin joins the crew. The rejuvenated "Star Trek" has just found its navigator.
Director J.J. Abrams has cast "Alpha Dog" actor Anton Yelchin as "Star Trek" crewmember Chekov, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
''Star Trek'' exclusive: The Spocks speak!Source: EW.com
In a roundtable conversation with EW, the two Spocks -- Leonard Nimoy and newly cast Zachary Quinto -- join director J.J. Abrams to talk about their preparations and hopes for 2008's ''Star Trek'' reboot. Finally, they're beaming up.