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“The Way of the Warrior” Changed Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Forever
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine had always been different from the other series in the franchise. Rather than following a starship as it traveled from planet to planet, the show centered on a permanent space station surrounded by political tension, competing cultures, and the growing threat of war. However, it was the Season 4 premiere, “The Way of the Warrior,” that fully revealed what Deep Space Nine could become. The feature-length episode brought the Klingons to the station, r
3 days ago5 min read


Netflix Expands Beyond Movies and TV With New Publisher Video Partnerships
Netflix is preparing to add a new category of programming to its streaming service through licensing agreements with several major publishing and media companies. Beginning August 3, subscribers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand will gain access to curated videos from well-known digital and print brands. The new programming will cover news, entertainment, travel, food, fashion, celebrity interviews, home improvement, gardeni
3 days ago2 min read


How Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Found a Clever Way to Fix Its Gorn Canon Problem
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has not been afraid to take big swings with classic Star Trek history. From Spock’s relationships to Captain Kirk’s repeated appearances, the series has sometimes pushed close to the edge of established canon. One of the biggest examples has been the Gorn. For longtime fans, the Gorn’s role in Strange New Worlds created a real continuity question. In Star Trek: The Original Series, the Gorn were introduced in the famous episode “Arena,” where Cap
Jul 15 min read


Optimus Prime’s Most Iconic Movie Line Still Defines Transformers 40 Years Later
The Transformers franchise has given fans plenty of unforgettable lines over the years. From “Autobots, roll out!” to “More than meets the eye,” many of the brand’s most famous phrases date all the way back to the Generation 1 era. But one line from The Transformers: The Movie still stands above the rest when it comes to drama, stakes, and pure heroic weight. Before Optimus Prime faced Megatron in one of the most important battles in franchise history, he delivered the unforg
Jul 14 min read
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