Star Trek: The Motion Picture Resources

WEBSITES

Star Trek Homepage

While this homepage obviously focuses on the rebooted films, it also contains a wealth of information about the classic series.

The Klingon Language Institute

Want to learn how to actually speak Klingon? Join us, friends.

ARTICLES-AND-INTERVIEWS

Science Mistakes in Star Trek

This fun read nitpicks at a few of the scientific errors made throughout the Star Trek franchise.

Roger Ebert Interviews Leonard Nimoy

Although this chat touches on more than just Star Trek, it provides fascinating insight into the most fascinating member of the original cast.

The Anniversary of the Worst Star Trek Movie: Star Trek V

Although this piece doesn't really touch on Star Trek: The Motion Picture, it's too much of a fun hate-read not to share.

VIDEO

Star Trek's Trailer

Fun fact: Orson Welles provides the narration here. That's awesome.

The Making of the Score

This short video investigates the creation of Jerry Goldsmith's score and in particular its iconic main theme.

The Premiere of Star Trek

This twenty-minute video is an amazing document of the hype surrounding the film's release.

AUDIO

Is Klingon a Living Language?

If you want an answer to that, NPR, then you better accept our invitation to the weekly D&D meetup.

How Martin Luther King Kept Uhura On Star Trek

The title says it all—you've got to listen to this amazing story.

IMAGES

The Poster

Star Wars meets Dark Side of the Moon. We like it.

Voyager I

Although the Voyager VI space probe doesn't exist in real life, this is what it would look like if it did.