William Shatner, who gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk on the television series Star Trek

The hype surrounding Zachary Quinto‘s portrayal of Spock in the big screen reboot of Star Trek has got Heroes fans all excited for the May 8 premiere. Will Quinto give justice to the sci-fi Vulcan? While supporters of the sci-fi franchise will have to wait just a few more days to find out, Leonard Nimoy, the actor who originally played Spock, already gives his assurance that the

After playing antagonist Sylar on Heroes for three years, Zachary Quinto is eager to make his feature film debut as Star Trek‘s Spock. But filling the shoes once occupied by legendary sci-fi figure, Leonard Nimoy, is easier said than done. The challenge: transform his look and provide his own unique take on the character that catapulted the original actor into a pop-culture icon.

Set in the year 2151 in the original Star Trek universe created by Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek: Enterprise followed the adventures of Enterprise, humanity’s first Warp 5 starship. 

A number of cult favorites representing various popular television genres over the years are about to get another chance to entertain more viewers beginning next month.  SCI FI Channel has just acquired the rights to several beloved titles in the CBS library, headed by

Uhura on Star Trek: The Original Series was famously portrayed by Nichelle Nichols.  She served as the communications officer on the USS Enterprise and the USS Enterprise-A.  Throughout the series, she was perceived as an amiable Starfleet officer, having developed strong friendships with her colleagues.  Although she was noted for her singing talent, her being proud of her African heritage was what made her a positive role model for the African-American community.  At present, the 74-year-old actress remains active in the entertainment industry with her upcoming movies.

Leonard Nimoy was famously known for playing the half-Vulcan, half-human Spock on Star Trek: The Original Series, which ran from 1966 to 1969.  He served as a science officer and first officer of the USS Enterprise, under Captain James T. Kirk (

Star Trek is a sci-fi television series that debuted in American television in 1966.  Created by the late Gene Roddenberry, the show lasted for only three seasons but became highly-syndicated, which accounts for its large-and still growing- fan base.  Furthermore, the success the series earned following its syndication gave birth to five additional