Even if you don’t know an El-Aurian from an Illyrian, even if you can’t tell the original Enterprise from the Enterprise-D, you’re probably familiar with one of the fundamental rules of Star Trek: redshirts always die.
Unlike many of the popular misconceptions about the series, the redshirt stereotype does have grounding in the show. Over the course of three seasons in The Original Series, 26 characters wearing red tunics died, as opposed to 15 wearing gold and blue combined. But that trend stopped with the Star Trek movies, and continued to fall away with The Next Generation and the spinoffs that followed.
Why, you ask? Because the costume colors signify a crewman’s role on their particular ship, and the color scheme changed between Tos and Tng.
Although some Trekkies hate to admit it, Star Trek didn’t really have much in the way of canon in its first few episodes.
Unlike many of the popular misconceptions about the series, the redshirt stereotype does have grounding in the show. Over the course of three seasons in The Original Series, 26 characters wearing red tunics died, as opposed to 15 wearing gold and blue combined. But that trend stopped with the Star Trek movies, and continued to fall away with The Next Generation and the spinoffs that followed.
Why, you ask? Because the costume colors signify a crewman’s role on their particular ship, and the color scheme changed between Tos and Tng.
Although some Trekkies hate to admit it, Star Trek didn’t really have much in the way of canon in its first few episodes.
- 2/27/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Robert Fletcher, a prolific costume designer who worked on the original four “Star Trek” films and had a long career in theater, has died. He was 98.
Fletcher died peacefully in Kansas City, Mo., on April 5. No cause of death was provided.
Robert “Bob” Fletcher worked as a costume designer for over six decades, crafting the iconic look of the Klingons and the Vulcans in the original “Star Trek” movies, starting with “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” in 1979. His last feature film was “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” in 1986, and he’s credited with imagining the “monster maroon” Starfleet uniforms worn by William Shatner and company.
Fletcher also had an extensive career in theater, working as a costume designer on the original Broadway productions of the musicals “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” and “Walking Happy.” He also worked alongside Orson Welles as an actor in a 1956 production...
Fletcher died peacefully in Kansas City, Mo., on April 5. No cause of death was provided.
Robert “Bob” Fletcher worked as a costume designer for over six decades, crafting the iconic look of the Klingons and the Vulcans in the original “Star Trek” movies, starting with “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” in 1979. His last feature film was “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” in 1986, and he’s credited with imagining the “monster maroon” Starfleet uniforms worn by William Shatner and company.
Fletcher also had an extensive career in theater, working as a costume designer on the original Broadway productions of the musicals “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” and “Walking Happy.” He also worked alongside Orson Welles as an actor in a 1956 production...
- 4/14/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Robert Fletcher, a costumer designer whose more than six decades of credits on screen and the Broadway stage included the first four Star Trek films, died April 5 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 98.
A cause of death was not disclosed, but a spokesman for the three-time Tony-nominated Fletcher said the designer died peacefully.
Fletcher’s work on the Star Trek films – Star Trek: The Motion Picture, The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock and The Voyage Home – earned him three Saturn Awards nominations including a win in 1987 for the fourth film in the series. He was especially remembered for establishing the look and style of the movie franchise’s Klingon and Vulcan characters.
For the stage, Fletcher designed sets and costumes for Lincoln Kirstein’s ballet and opera projects, worked with Jerome Robbins, designed the costumes for the original Broadway productions of...
A cause of death was not disclosed, but a spokesman for the three-time Tony-nominated Fletcher said the designer died peacefully.
Fletcher’s work on the Star Trek films – Star Trek: The Motion Picture, The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock and The Voyage Home – earned him three Saturn Awards nominations including a win in 1987 for the fourth film in the series. He was especially remembered for establishing the look and style of the movie franchise’s Klingon and Vulcan characters.
For the stage, Fletcher designed sets and costumes for Lincoln Kirstein’s ballet and opera projects, worked with Jerome Robbins, designed the costumes for the original Broadway productions of...
- 4/14/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Fletcher, the prolific costume and set designer for both stage and screen, including for the first four Star Trek movies, has died. He was 98.
Fletcher died in Kansas City on April 5. He is considered the father of the classic Klingon and Vulcan as they have evolved over the years as part of the Star Trek film franchise.
Fletcher was also a major set and costume designer for opera and ballet companies, having worked on Lincoln Kirstein’s ballet and opera projects, with Jerome Robbins on musicals, and designed the costumes for the original Broadway productions of the musicals How to ...
Fletcher died in Kansas City on April 5. He is considered the father of the classic Klingon and Vulcan as they have evolved over the years as part of the Star Trek film franchise.
Fletcher was also a major set and costume designer for opera and ballet companies, having worked on Lincoln Kirstein’s ballet and opera projects, with Jerome Robbins on musicals, and designed the costumes for the original Broadway productions of the musicals How to ...
- 4/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Robert Fletcher, the prolific costume and set designer for both stage and screen, including for the first four Star Trek movies, has died. He was 98.
Fletcher died in Kansas City on April 5. He is considered the father of the classic Klingon and Vulcan as they have evolved over the years as part of the Star Trek film franchise.
Fletcher was also a major set and costume designer for opera and ballet companies, having worked on Lincoln Kirstein’s ballet and opera projects, with Jerome Robbins on musicals, and designed the costumes for the original Broadway productions of the musicals How to ...
Fletcher died in Kansas City on April 5. He is considered the father of the classic Klingon and Vulcan as they have evolved over the years as part of the Star Trek film franchise.
Fletcher was also a major set and costume designer for opera and ballet companies, having worked on Lincoln Kirstein’s ballet and opera projects, with Jerome Robbins on musicals, and designed the costumes for the original Broadway productions of the musicals How to ...
- 4/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marc Buxton Sep 9, 2016
From Tribble to Andorians, we run down the 50 best alien life forms explored in the Star Trek universe.
The crews of the various iterations of Star Trek boldly went where no one has gone before — and then boldly met a whole lot of alien species.
Star Trek may be the human adventure, but there have been countless non-human beings, critters, menaces, gods, and blobs that have been introduced in the Star Trek universe. From The Original Series to The Animated Series, to The Next Generation, to Deep Space Nine, the Delta Quadrant and Voyager, to the early adventures of Enterprise, to the modern day films, Star Trek has gifted fans with many unforgettable species as the five-year mission slowly turned into five decades of first contact.
There have been vile races bred for combat, omnipotent races that use humankind as puppets, and even a bunch of cute little furry things.
From Tribble to Andorians, we run down the 50 best alien life forms explored in the Star Trek universe.
The crews of the various iterations of Star Trek boldly went where no one has gone before — and then boldly met a whole lot of alien species.
Star Trek may be the human adventure, but there have been countless non-human beings, critters, menaces, gods, and blobs that have been introduced in the Star Trek universe. From The Original Series to The Animated Series, to The Next Generation, to Deep Space Nine, the Delta Quadrant and Voyager, to the early adventures of Enterprise, to the modern day films, Star Trek has gifted fans with many unforgettable species as the five-year mission slowly turned into five decades of first contact.
There have been vile races bred for combat, omnipotent races that use humankind as puppets, and even a bunch of cute little furry things.
- 9/7/2016
- Den of Geek
Major Spoilers Throughout
Minor, seemingly insignificant touches matter in the realm of sci-fi costume. They inspire curiosity, ignite recognition and establish a believable setting in which a story can unfold. Costume designer for Star Trek Into Darkness, Michael Kaplan, obviously grasps this concept. Returning as reboot costumer, he keeps things simple yet effective. A splash of colour here, a recognisable neckline there; again he manages to appease lifelong Star Trek fans without alienating newcomers.
Kaplan and director J.J. Abrams’ smartest move is to acknowledge but not overplay Star Trek heritage. Never be too self-referential, never try too hard not to be; it’s a balancing act. Uniforms worn by the crew of Starfleet have changed considerably since the original television series aired in 1966-69. Reflecting a swinging era, colours were bright and gaudy before evolving into moody and murky in 1990s and beyond. Kaplan took his cue for Star Trek (2009) from the first TV series,...
Minor, seemingly insignificant touches matter in the realm of sci-fi costume. They inspire curiosity, ignite recognition and establish a believable setting in which a story can unfold. Costume designer for Star Trek Into Darkness, Michael Kaplan, obviously grasps this concept. Returning as reboot costumer, he keeps things simple yet effective. A splash of colour here, a recognisable neckline there; again he manages to appease lifelong Star Trek fans without alienating newcomers.
Kaplan and director J.J. Abrams’ smartest move is to acknowledge but not overplay Star Trek heritage. Never be too self-referential, never try too hard not to be; it’s a balancing act. Uniforms worn by the crew of Starfleet have changed considerably since the original television series aired in 1966-69. Reflecting a swinging era, colours were bright and gaudy before evolving into moody and murky in 1990s and beyond. Kaplan took his cue for Star Trek (2009) from the first TV series,...
- 5/9/2013
- by Chris Laverty
- Clothes on Film
If there’s hope for a man who has been put in a friendly headlock by Michael Lohan, then there’s hope for us all. In a surprising reversal for such a prominent member of the Terrible Hollywood Parent Club (First rule: never talk about Thp club), The Situation’s dad apologized for using his son’s image to insult him in the press, filling a settlement to end the on-going feud with his son. Wow, and here we thought giving Mr. Situation any attention would have the same effect as water on a gremlin: it might have been a mistake, but it’s too late to do anything about it now. Oh, and you might have to blow up a movie theater to get rid of him.
The Situation sued Frank Sorrentino back in May after his dear old dad released several videos attacking his son, as well as launched TheConfrontation.
The Situation sued Frank Sorrentino back in May after his dear old dad released several videos attacking his son, as well as launched TheConfrontation.
- 7/1/2011
- by Halle Kiefer
- TheFabLife - Movies
The Situation ' s dad has finally admitted that releasing those terrible videos about his son was a Crappy thing for a father to do ... and now, he's filed legal documents saying "I am sorry." TMZ has learned ... Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is dropping his lawsuit against his dad, Frank Sorrentino . Father and son filed legal docs asking the judge to dismiss the case. In the settlement ... Frank agrees to stop using the " Jersey Shore " star's name,...
- 7/1/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It seems that the father of Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has, well, a situation with his son. On his Web site, Frank Sorrentino writes that he is selling the rights to a book about his famous son, who stars on the MTV hit reality show Jersey Shore. "I'm calling Mike on his s--t," Frank writes. "I covered for Mike his entire life and when I needed his help he left me hanging." Frank says that the book will include dark details of his son's life such as "hardcore partying, drugs, sex, crime elements, you name it."Frank's agent, Robert Fletcher,...
- 5/11/2011
- by Lesley Messer
- PEOPLE.com
New York City, NY, United States (Ahn Entertainment) - The father of Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is selling the rights to a tell-all-book about his famous son.
Frank Sorrentino, whose son stars in MTV's popular reality show "Jersey Shore," told People magazine Wednesday he has been there for his son, but "when I needed his help he left me hanging."
The disgruntled father said the book will include dark details of his son's life such as "hardcore partying, drugs, sex, crime elements, you name it."
Sorrentino's agent, Robert Fletcher, said he hopes to sell the book for six figures. The book is also scheduled to be released during the same time season four of "Jersey Shore" airs.
Frank Sorrentino, whose son stars in MTV's popular reality show "Jersey Shore," told People magazine Wednesday he has been there for his son, but "when I needed his help he left me hanging."
The disgruntled father said the book will include dark details of his son's life such as "hardcore partying, drugs, sex, crime elements, you name it."
Sorrentino's agent, Robert Fletcher, said he hopes to sell the book for six figures. The book is also scheduled to be released during the same time season four of "Jersey Shore" airs.
- 5/11/2011
- icelebz.com
New York City, NY, United States (Ahn Entertainment) - The father of Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is selling the rights to a tell-all-book about his famous son.
Frank Sorrentino, whose son stars in MTV's popular reality show "Jersey Shore," told People magazine Wednesday he has been there for his son, but "when I needed his help he left me hanging."
The disgruntled father said the book will include dark details of his son's life such as "hardcore partying, drugs, sex, crime elements, you name it."
Sorrentino's agent, Robert Fletcher, said he hopes to sell the book for six figures. The book is also scheduled to be released during the same time season four of "Jersey Shore" airs.
Frank Sorrentino, whose son stars in MTV's popular reality show "Jersey Shore," told People magazine Wednesday he has been there for his son, but "when I needed his help he left me hanging."
The disgruntled father said the book will include dark details of his son's life such as "hardcore partying, drugs, sex, crime elements, you name it."
Sorrentino's agent, Robert Fletcher, said he hopes to sell the book for six figures. The book is also scheduled to be released during the same time season four of "Jersey Shore" airs.
- 5/11/2011
- icelebz.com
Tragic rocker Sonny Bono was clubbed to death by hired hitmen, according to a stunning new tabloid expose.
An investigator who has been researching Bono's 1998 fatal skiing accident for the past decade claims top officials linked to an international drug and weapons ring feared the singer-turned-politician was about to expose their criminal acts - and so they had him killed on the slopes.
Cher's ex-husband Bono's death was listed as a "skiing accident" with family and friends satisfied he died after colliding with a tree on the piste in Nevada in January 1998.
But former Fbi agent Ted Gunderson tells America's Globe that there's more to the tragedy than meets the eye, after studying the autopsy reports and other evidence.
He says, "It's nonsense for anyone to now try to suggest that Bono died after crashing into a tree. There's zero evidence in this autopsy report... to show such an accident happened. Instead, there's powerful proof he (Bono) was assassinated.
"This was an evil plot that was carried out to almost perfection by ruthless assassins."
Gunderson tells the Globe Bono, an experienced skiier, was ambushed on the slopes by hired hitmen, who beat him to death and then staged a tree collision.
The retired Fbi agent is now calling for the authorities to dig up Bono's remains and open a homicide investigation.
Gunderson's efforts have been backed by top forensics experts, who fear Nevada authorities were too quick to mark the tragedy as a skiing accident, and investigator Bob Fletcher, who has confessed he sent evidence of a 10-year study that linked top U.S. government officials to arms and weapons dealers to Bono less than a month before his death.
Fletcher says, "He was going to make it his number one priority... There's no doubt in my mind Sony was murdered by someone who needed him silenced."...
An investigator who has been researching Bono's 1998 fatal skiing accident for the past decade claims top officials linked to an international drug and weapons ring feared the singer-turned-politician was about to expose their criminal acts - and so they had him killed on the slopes.
Cher's ex-husband Bono's death was listed as a "skiing accident" with family and friends satisfied he died after colliding with a tree on the piste in Nevada in January 1998.
But former Fbi agent Ted Gunderson tells America's Globe that there's more to the tragedy than meets the eye, after studying the autopsy reports and other evidence.
He says, "It's nonsense for anyone to now try to suggest that Bono died after crashing into a tree. There's zero evidence in this autopsy report... to show such an accident happened. Instead, there's powerful proof he (Bono) was assassinated.
"This was an evil plot that was carried out to almost perfection by ruthless assassins."
Gunderson tells the Globe Bono, an experienced skiier, was ambushed on the slopes by hired hitmen, who beat him to death and then staged a tree collision.
The retired Fbi agent is now calling for the authorities to dig up Bono's remains and open a homicide investigation.
Gunderson's efforts have been backed by top forensics experts, who fear Nevada authorities were too quick to mark the tragedy as a skiing accident, and investigator Bob Fletcher, who has confessed he sent evidence of a 10-year study that linked top U.S. government officials to arms and weapons dealers to Bono less than a month before his death.
Fletcher says, "He was going to make it his number one priority... There's no doubt in my mind Sony was murdered by someone who needed him silenced."...
- 4/3/2008
- WENN
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