Former Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Patrick Stewart has praised director JJ Abrams for successfully resurrecting the franchise - insisting he "loved" the new movie.

Real news from the virtual world: — MAKE IT SO: "Star Trek" fans have been waiting years for an online game that would allow them to roam Federation space from the bridge of their own starship.

Mel Gibson has been left devastated after hearing the news of a construction worker's suicide at his California home. The body of 48-year-old Michael John Van Dyke, who reportedly hanged himself, was found at the Agoura Hills property on Wednesday.

William Shatner is furious with Star Trek movie bosses for failing to offer him a cameo role in the new film, according to reports. The actor, who played Captain Kirk in the iconic TV show, is said to be "very upset and has been lobbying for a role" in Star Trek XI

Lost genius J.J. Abrams is to make a new Star Trek movie. The movie - which will be the eleventh in the series - will be go back the franchise's roots and focus on the early days of original characters James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock. It will include their first meeting at Starfleet Academy and their first outer-space mission.