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Wesley Crusher
Wesley Crusher is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. He appears regularly in the first four seasons of the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (''TNG''), and sporadically in its next three seasons. He also appeared in the feature film '' Star Trek: Nemesis'' (2002), in one episode apiece of the television series '' Star Trek: Picard'' (2022) and '' Star Trek: Lower Decks'' (2023), and as a main cast member in season 2 of '' Star Trek: Prodigy'' (2024). He is the son of Beverly Crusher and Jack Crusher and is portrayed by actor Wil Wheaton. Overview Television series and films In the television series ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', Wesley Crusher first arrives on the ''Enterprise''-D with his mother, soon after Captain Jean-Luc Picard assumes command. Crusher's father was killed while under Picard's command, with Picard delivering the message to Wesley and to his mother, Beverly. Picard initially found Wesley irritating, as he is of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wil Wheaton
Richard William "Wil" Wheaton III (born July 29, 1972) is an American actor and writer. He portrayed Wesley Crusher on the television series ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', Gordie Lachance in the film ''Stand by Me (film), Stand by Me'', Joey Trotta in ''Toy Soldiers (1991 film), Toy Soldiers'', and Bennett Hoenicker in ''Flubber (film), Flubber''. Wheaton has also appeared in recurring voice acting roles as Aqualad in ''Teen Titans (TV series), Teen Titans'', Cosmic Boy in ''Legion of Super Heroes (TV series), Legion of Super Heroes'', and Mike Morningstar/Darkstar in the ''Ben 10'' franchise's original continuity. He appeared regularly as a fictionalized version of himself on the sitcom ''The Big Bang Theory'' and in the roles of Fawkes on ''The Guild (web series), The Guild'', Colin Mason on ''Leverage (American TV series), Leverage'', and Dr. Isaac Parrish on ''Eureka (2006 TV series), Eureka''. Wheaton was the host and co-creator of the YouTube board game show ''Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prodigy
Prodigy, Prodigies or The Prodigy may refer to: * Child prodigy, a child who produces meaningful output to the level of an adult expert performer ** Chess prodigy, a child who can beat experienced adult players at chess Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional characters * Prodigy, a persona of Spider-Man in the '' Spider-Man: Identity Crisis'' storyline * Prodigy (Ritchie Gilmore), a Marvel Comics superhero * Prodigy (David Alleyne), a Marvel Comics superhero commonly associated with the X-Men * Franziska von Karma, an ''Ace Attorney'' character also known as "The Prodigy" * In the video game Elden Ring, Miquella and Malenia are known as twin prodigies Film * ''The Prodigies'' (film), a 2011 French-British film * ''The Prodigy'' (film), a 2019 American horror thriller film Television * "Prodigy", a 2000 episode of ''Dark Angel'' * "Prodigy", a 2001 episode of ''Stargate SG-1'' (season 4) * ''The Prodigy'' (TV series), a proposed 2007 reality TV show that never aired * '' S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bonding
"The Bonding" is the fifth episode of the third season of the syndicated American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', the 53rd episode overall, first broadcast on October 23, 1989. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, an ''Enterprise'' crewmember is killed in a tragic accident, leaving a newly orphaned young son to deal with her death. This was the first episode of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' written by Ronald D. Moore. Moore went on to contribute to dozens of other episodes, including the award winning finale, before moving on to develop numerous other successful science fiction television series. Plot While investigating a planet once occupied by Koinonians, Security Chief Worf and members of the Enterprise away team trigger an ancient mine. They are transported to Sickbay, but Lieutenant Marla Aster is dead. As Captain P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferengi
The Ferengi () are a fictional extraterrestrial species in the American science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. They were devised in 1987 for the series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', played a prominent role in the following series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', and have made brief appearances in subsequent series such as '' Star Trek: Voyager'', '' Star Trek: Enterprise'', '' Star Trek: Discovery'', '' Star Trek: Lower Decks'' and '' Star Trek: Picard''. When launching ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' in 1987, Gene Roddenberry and the show's writers decided to introduce a new alien species to serve as antagonists for the crew of the USS ''Enterprise''-D. The Ferengi first appeared in " The Last Outpost", the show's fourth episode, which was set in the year 2364. The writers decided that the Ferengi ultimately failed to appear sufficiently menacing, instead replacing them with the Romulans and Borg as primary antagonists. Throughout the rest of the series, Ferengi char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Next Generation Characters
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deanna Troi
Deanna Troi is a main character in the science-fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and related TV series and films, portrayed by English actress Marina Sirtis. Troi is half-human, half- Betazoid, and has the psionic ability to sense emotions. She serves as the ship's counselor on USS ''Enterprise''-D. Throughout most of the series, she holds the rank of lieutenant commander. In the seventh season, Troi successfully passes the bridge officer's examination, gaining promotion to the rank of commander while maintaining her role as counselor. Troi appears in all four ''Next Generation'' theatrical films and also made guest appearances on '' Voyager'', ''Enterprise'', ''Picard'' and '' Lower Decks''. Her romantic interests, family and personal life are plot elements in many ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' episodes. Depiction Deanna Troi was born on March 29, 2336, near Lake El-Nar, Betazed. Troi's parents are Betazoid Ambassador Lwaxana Troi (portra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ménage à Troi
"Ménage à Troi" is the 24th episode of the third season of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', and the 72nd episode of the series overall. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, Commander Riker, Counselor Troi and Ambassador Lwaxana Troi are kidnapped by Ferengi. Plot At a reception aboard the Federation starship ''Enterprise'' following a trade conference on Betazed, Counselor Deanna Troi argues with her mother, Lwaxana Troi, about her insistence that Deanna get married and raise a family. At the same party, Lwaxana is approached by the Ferengi Daimon Tog of the ship ''Krayton'', who is interested in Lwaxana in a sexual way, but also explains he would like Lwaxana to use her telepathy to help him succeed in business. Lwaxana rejects him flatly, then becomes irate and remarks that she would rather eat Orion Wing Slugs tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ensign (rank)
Ensign (; Middle English#Late Middle English, Late Middle English, from Old French ["mark", "symbol", "signal"; "flag", "standard", "pennant"], from Latin [plural]) is a junior rank of a Officer (armed forces)#Commissioned officers, commissioned officer in the armed forces of some countries, normally in the infantry or navy. As the junior officer in an infantry regiment was traditionally the carrier of the Military colours, standards and guidons, regimental colors, the rank acquired the name "ensign". This rank has generally been replaced in army ranks by second lieutenant. An ensign was generally the lowest-ranking commissioned officer, except where the rank of Subaltern (military), subaltern existed. In contrast, the Arab rank of ensign, لواء, ''liwa (Arabic), liwa''', derives from the command of a unit with an ensign, not from the carrier of the unit's ensign, and is today the equivalent of major general. According to Thomas Venn's 1672 ''Military and Maritime Disci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where No One Has Gone Before
"Where No One Has Gone Before" is the sixth episode of the American science-fiction television series ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', which originally aired October 26, 1987, in broadcast syndication in the United States. A high-definition, remastered version of the episode received a limited theatrical release for one day (along with the episode "Datalore") to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series on July 23, 2012. The story was originally developed with the title "Where None Have Gone Before" and was based on Diane Duane's book, ''The Wounded Sky''. Duane and Michael Reaves pitched the idea to David Gerrold and Gene Roddenberry, and then submitted a script. Their script was subsequently rewritten by Maurice Hurley, whose first effort was poorly received; however, he subsequently rewrote it and that version was filmed. The episode was the first of the series directed by Rob Bowman (filmmaker), Rob Bowman, who went on to direct 12 more episodes. It was the only ''Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791) was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period (music), Classical period. Despite his short life, his rapid pace of composition and proficiency from an early age resulted in List of compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, more than 800 works representing virtually every Western classical genre of his time. Many of these compositions are acknowledged as pinnacles of the symphony, symphonic, concerto, concertante, chamber music, chamber, operatic, and choir, choral repertoires. Mozart is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Classical music, Western music, with his music admired for its "melodic beauty, its formal elegance and its richness of harmony and texture". Born in Salzburg, Mozart showed Child prodigy, prodigious ability from his earliest childhood. At age five, he was already competent on keyboard and violin, had begun to compose, and performed before European r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traveler (Star Trek)
Traveler(s), traveller(s), The Traveler, or The Traveller may refer to: People *Anyone engaged in travel Groups * Romani people, or Roma, or Gypsies, and their subgroups in various countries * Indigenous Norwegian Travellers * Irish Travellers * Gutter punks, often associated with punk subculture * New Age travellers Individuals * List of people known as the Traveller Arts and entertainment Fictional characters * The Traveler (''Star Trek'') * The Traveller (James Herbert) * Travellers, in the novel '' Earthworks'' by Brian Aldiss * Travelers, in D.J. MacHale's '' Pendragon'' novel series *''The Traveler'', in the video game ''Destiny'' *Traveler, the protagonist of 2020 video game ''Genshin Impact'' Films * ''The Traveler'' (1974 film), an Iranian drama * ''Traveller'' (1981 film), an Irish film starring Davy Spillane * ''Traveler'' (1983 film), a Taiwanese film written by Wu Nien-jen * ''Traveller'' (1997 film), an American crime drama * ''Traveller'' (1999 film), a Bra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
