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The Final Frontier: Roddenberrys' Ashes Going to Space

Gene Roddenberry and Majel Barrett-Roddenberry

Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and his wife, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, will fly into eternity together when their remains are shot into space next year.

Celestis Inc., which specializes in "memorial spaceflights," is preparing ...
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Majel Roddenberry, "First Lady of Star Trek," Dies at 76

Majel Barrett Roddenberry

An era has ended for Star TrekMajel Barrett Roddenberry, the widow of the franchise's creator, Gene Roddenberry, has died. She was 76 and was suffering from leukemia.

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Star Trek's George Takei Teases a "Tantalizing" Heroes Visit

George Takei, Heroes

Does stunt casting get more brilliant than this? On this week's episode of NBC's Heroes (Mondays at 9 pm/ET), Masi Oka's Hiro Nakamura — a Star Trek­-crazy fanboy — will come face-to-face with his father, a powerful Japanese industrialist. The role will be played by the beloved Trek icon George Takei (aka Sulu), with whom TV Guide recently spoke as part of its current Heroes cover story. TV Guide: This is a Trekker's wet dream! George Takei: Isn't it marvelous? I'm a big fan of Heroes. In fact, I like to think we bla read more

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