[/.] n0alpha writes “For all you Star Wars fans out there, if you’ve been less than satisfied with the last two episodes of Star Wars, fear not. There is a new episode coming out soon — but I’m not talking about Revenge of the Sith. On April 16th, 2005 the world will be blessed with a brand new episode, Star Wars Revelations. This is an independent film, completely put together by volunteers and organized by Panic Struck Productions, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it is sub-par. Visit their website to view a trailer.”

Slashdot | Star Wars Revelations - May the Force Be With You!

Don’t watch this alone, you’ll be blown away by the sheer darkness…

Slashdot | Star Wars Episode 3 PG-13?

Star Trek might be wounded in these days, so I’m delighted to report info about the upcomming movie, although I’m completely amazed that they throw away the whole Enterprise cast, they should definately have used those actors for the next movie, but since I don’t decide those major details, I’m going to make the best of it and look forward to it, but it’s going to be very strange to watch a trek movie with brand new actors - the term deep characters doesn’t spring to my mind…

Read article with the writer of Star Trek XI:

SyFy Portal | Jendresen: Star Trek Needs Epic Adventure

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) The CBS drama pilot “Threshold,” about contact with alien life, has just picked up a rather large piece of sci-fi cred.

Brent Spiner, known to legions of “Star Trek” fans as Lt. Commander Data, has signed to star in the pilot, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It would be his first series regular role in about a decade; he starred in the early-days-of-UPN series “Deadly Games” shortly after “Star Trek: The Next Generation” ended its run in the mid-1990s.

“Threshold,” which also stars Carla Gugino (”Karen Sisco”), is about a group of scientists and military personnel who make contact with extraterrestrial life. The show’s production team includes “Star Trek” vet Brannon Braga and “Blade: Trinity” writer-director David Goyer.
In addition to “Star Trek: TNG” and the feature films featuring the show’s cast, Spiner has appeared in “Independence Day,” “Phenomenon” and “I Am Sam.” He also had a recurring part on “Night Court” in the mid-1980s.

Earlier this season, he appeared in three episodes of “Star Trek: Enterprise,” playing Dr. Arik Soong, the grandfather of Data’s creator, Dr. Noonien Soong.

Zap2it - TV news - CBS Pilot ‘Threshold’ Collects Data

It’s great to see not everyone out there hates my favorite (currently running) TV series… Live long and prosper everybody!

[/.] Malfourmed writes “TrekUnited.com today announced that three anonymous contributors from the commercial spaceflight industry have stepped forward with a $3 million pledge toward the campaign to ensure a fifth season for the recently cancelled Star Trek: Enterprise. (more…)