Weighty but fun threequel that dealt with the mysteries of matter, death and eternal life

The 1982 sequel to the original Star Trek film, featuring a film debut for Kirstie Alley, returns to cinemas with its crowdpleasing zap and raw emotion intact

The first feature film of the franchise, from 1979, has been rejigged and brightened, the better to enjoy the over-the-top acting

I was reluctant at first, but became a fully fledged Trekkie when I watched the movie in which Captain Kirk and Spock land in 1980s San Francisco

The motormouth director has been dropping hints about what his ‘gangster’ version might resemble if he does make it his 10th and final film

Her portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura in the sci-fi series was light years ahead of its time. She talks about the first interracial kiss in an American TV series, her work with Nasa, and the civil rights leader who hailed her as a role model to millions

Shatner and Leonard Nimoy were not only Star Trek stalwarts but actually good friends, who shared a similar and fascinating background. So why did they fall out?

The Star Trek actor on why he enjoyed playing a hero losing his powers, how Common People helped him understand rock’n’roll – and life without Leonard