One of the weapons in the Star Trek franchise are called phasers. Here's why Trek creator Gene Roddenberry gave them that ...

The Next Generation failed Wesley Crusher due to poor writing, but the franchise debuted a version that was better handled and realized.

This particular Starfleet captain came to us in Star Trek: The Next Generation, ... it turns out that Trek mastermind Gene Roddenberry was not quite as fond of Stewart as we Trekkies are, ...

Star Trek: The Next Generation is regarded by many as the best output of the franchise – even if they had to break a few rules along the way. During a panel at last month’s Star Trek Las Vegas ...

Creator Gene Roddenberry reportedly didn't like the idea of “a bald English guy taking over.” And that was just the beginning of the behind-the-scenes drama.

When you think of Star Trek: The Next Generation, you think of Patrick Stewart.The English actor is synonymous with Star Trek these days. That wasn’t always the case, however. There was a time ...

‘Star Trek’ Writer Ron Moore Reveals Fight Behind Classic ‘Next Generation’ Episode. As "Redemption Part I" turns 30, Moore shares why 'Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry pushed back against ...

Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek legacy is multi-faceted, ... When The Next Generation was being developed in 1987, the Roddenberry edict was that in the 24th century, ...

Gene Roddenberry, the late Holly­wood legend behind “Star Trek,” wasn’t always the saint that his legions of fans want to believe, a new book reveals. “He had a dark side,” says Edward ...

I would say that there are few Trekkies in the world who don't appreciate Star Trek: The Next Generation at all. The show not only gave us many great moments during its seven seasons, but also ...