Wil Wheaton

The Strange New Worlds–Lower Decks Crossover’s ‘Hot Spock’ Moment Was Improv

Tawny Newsome, you are the voice of a generation. An accurate, horny generation.

Television James Whitbrook Jul 26

Everything to Remember Before Star Trek: Picard Returns for Season 3

It's the beginning of the end for Star Trek: Picard , but how much do you need to remember from its actual beginnings?

Television James Whitbrook Feb 15

2022 Was Star Trek‘s Year

There was a new episode of Star Trek this year every week for over six months. That's a lot of boldly going!

io9 James Whitbrook Dec 28

Picard‘s Final Season Is Teasing Even More Big Star Trek Cameos

Showrunner Terry Matalas talks about the surprise season 3 cameo he's most excited about.

Television Germain Lussier Jun 20

What on Earth Is Going On With Star Trek: Picard‘s Season 3 Cast?

In the wake of season two's wild finale, it seems like Picard is undergoing a monumental cast shake up for its final season.

Television James Whitbrook May 9

Star Trek: Picard‘s Season Finale May Be One of the Most Unhinged Hours of Television This Year

Less an episode of TV and more a collection of vignettes, "Farewell" ties Picard 's season together with a bow made out of sentiment and sheer incredulity.

Television James Whitbrook May 5

Open Channel: Which Other TNG Stars Should Show Up in Picard Season 3?

We've got most of the heavy hitters, but what other heroes from the Enterprise -D and beyond should join Picard's final journey?

Television James Whitbrook Apr 5

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Is Bringing the Next Generation Crew Back Together

Picard 's final season beams up LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, and Brent Spiner.

Television James Whitbrook Apr 5

Star Trek Looks Back on 55 Years of Boldly Going in a New Documentary Series

The trailer is here for the Gates McFadden-narrated The Center Seat , which arrives on the History Channel this fall.

Trailers Cheryl Eddy Oct 6

Star Trek Is Celebrating 55 Years With Live Music, Interviews, and News

Star Trek Day is going big this year, promising updates on Discovery , Picard , and more.

Television James Whitbrook Aug 25

Gates McFadden on Podcasting With Star Trek Friends and the Franchise’s Enduring Legacy

Gates McFadden’s career goes well beyond the ins and outs of the Enterprise sickbay. While she might be best known to sci-fi fans as Star Trek: The Next Generation’s iconic Dr. Beverly Crusher, McFadden’s taught, acted on stage and screen, worked on Jim Henson hits likeLabyrinth, and more. Now, she’s picking up a new skill:…

io9 James Whitbrook May 12

Chicago Will Host an Official New Star Trek Convention in 2022

Break out the phasers and Vulcan ears. Star Trek is coming to Chicago and this time, it’s a whole new “Khaaaaaaannnn!” ReedPop, the company behind New York Comic-Con, C2E2, PAX, Emerald City, Star Wars Celebration, and ComplexCon, just announced a new partnership with the franchise which will begin at Star Trek: Mission Chicago, taking place…

io9 Germain Lussier Apr 5

Star Trek Celebrates First Contact Day Decades Early With New Panels and Marathons

April 5—42 years from now—it’s “First Contact Day” in the Star Trek universe. It’s the day that, give or take some attempted intervention by the Borg, humanity’s Zefram Cochrane meets Vulcans for the first time, catapulting humanity into a galactic standard way beyond Earth. To mark the momentous day, we can expect…some news? On Monday,…

io9 James Whitbrook Apr 3

9 Immersive Audiobooks That Will Transport You to Another World

Here at io9, we stan books. But because we’re all currently living through a reality that makes functioning like normal people a literal impossibility, reading books in the traditional way has (understandably) become especially difficult as we’re all committing out mental resources to trying to keep our minds in order in the midst of a…

Books & Comics Charles Pulliam-Moore Apr 16

This Week’s TV: Will Wil Wheaton’s Geek News Make Us Grin Or Groan?

Wil Wheaton makes fun of the scifi news of the week in his new show while Game of Thrones gets ready to throw down and duel. Orphan Black heads to rehab, Penny Dreadful attends the theater, and The 100 goes hunting. Plus, get caught up on Defiance before the new season starts. Details below! Top…

Television Lauren Davis May 26

Listen to Wil Wheaton read from Warren Ellis’ horrifying love story

We’ve got an exclusive clip of Wil Wheaton reading from Warren Ellis’ Dead Pig Collector, out today. You may know Ellis from his Transmetropolitan comics, or from his latest novel Gun Machine. He knows how to write blood and guts and make you love it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GBCDOE0?tag=gizmodo08c-20 Here’s the blurb on the book, which you can…

Books & Comics Annalee Newitz Dec 17

Watch the gorgeous trailer for Warren Ellis’ Gun Machine narrated by Wil Wheaton

Warren Ellis has released one exceptionally intense trailer for his latest book, Gun Machine, narrated by Wil Wheaton and illustrated by Ben Templesmith. Admittedly, we could watch an entire movie made out of Templesmith’s scribbles and Warren’s words. Check it out: Get More: MTV Shows Here’s the entire synopsis: After a shootout claims the life…

Trailers Meredith Woerner Jan 3

William Shatner and Wil Wheaton narrate NASA’s two new Mars rover videos!

NASA just gave Curiosity the Star Trek treatment. In anticipation of the rover’s upcoming landing, the Agency has released two versions of a video entitled “Grand Entrance.” The first is narrated by William Shatner, the second by Wil Wheaton. I think I speak for just about everyone in saying “oh hell yes.” “Shatner and Wheaton…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez Jul 31

In this week’s comics, Batman Incorporated and The Guild return!

What’s hitting the spinner racks tomorrow? New adventures of Gotham City’s half-dynamic, half-dysfunctional duo, Wil Wheaton putting on his robe and wizard hat, and psychic spies running amok in a book from Matt Kindt of Revolver and Super Spy. It’s Comics We Crave, coming at you on a lazy May afternoon! First off, there’s the…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar May 22

Felicia Day spills the beans on her brand new internet empire

In 2007, Felicia Day launched her internet gaming webseries The Guild. Five years and oodles of fans later, she’s now unveiling her absolutely nefarious plot to become the Tycoon of the Internet. This morning saw the debut of Geek & Sundry, Day’s new YouTube channel that showcases everything from Hellboy cartoons to a science fiction…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Apr 2

Wil Wheaton

The Strange New Worlds–Lower Decks Crossover’s ‘Hot Spock’ Moment Was Improv

Everything to Remember Before Star Trek: Picard Returns for Season 3

2022 Was Star Trek‘s Year

Picard‘s Final Season Is Teasing Even More Big Star Trek Cameos

What on Earth Is Going On With Star Trek: Picard‘s Season 3 Cast?

Star Trek: Picard‘s Season Finale May Be One of the Most Unhinged Hours of Television This Year

Open Channel: Which Other TNG Stars Should Show Up in Picard Season 3?

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Is Bringing the Next Generation Crew Back Together

Star Trek Looks Back on 55 Years of Boldly Going in a New Documentary Series

Star Trek Is Celebrating 55 Years With Live Music, Interviews, and News

Gates McFadden on Podcasting With Star Trek Friends and the Franchise’s Enduring Legacy

Chicago Will Host an Official New Star Trek Convention in 2022

Star Trek Celebrates First Contact Day Decades Early With New Panels and Marathons

9 Immersive Audiobooks That Will Transport You to Another World

This Week’s TV: Will Wil Wheaton’s Geek News Make Us Grin Or Groan?

Listen to Wil Wheaton read from Warren Ellis’ horrifying love story

Watch the gorgeous trailer for Warren Ellis’ Gun Machine narrated by Wil Wheaton

William Shatner and Wil Wheaton narrate NASA’s two new Mars rover videos!

In this week’s comics, Batman Incorporated and The Guild return!

Felicia Day spills the beans on her brand new internet empire

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