On this day in movie and book history - Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1969)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier / novel & comic book adaptation (1989)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

directed by William Shatner,

written by David Loughery,

based on a story by William Shatner, Harve Bennett and David Loughery,

was released in the United States on June 9, 1989.

Music by Jerry Goldsmith.

Cast:

William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Laurence Luckinbill, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Todd Bryant, Spice Williams-Crosby, David Warner, Charles Cooper, Cynthia Gouw, George Murdock, Bill Quinn, Harve Bennett.

Recommended reading:

Star Trek V: the Final Frontier

by J. M. Dillard.

Filmed as Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), directed by William Shatner.

Published by Severn House Publishers Ltd.

Published 1989.

ISBN-10: 0727840215

ISBN-13: 978-0727840219

Description:

On the planet Nimbus III, a harsh world deep in the neutral zone, the three major powers -- Federation, Klingon, and Romulan -- attempt a revolutionary cooperative program, jointly developing the planet as an experiment in peace. But that makes Nimbus III an irresistible target for terrorists, who seize control of the planet, and the Enterprise is sent on a daring mission of rescue. And soon Kirk and his crew find themselves on a much more dangerous and disturbing journey, to the center of the galaxy and the forbidden secrets it holds.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

by Peter David, James W. Fry, Arne Starr.

A DC Movie Special.

Illustrated DC comic book.

Published 1989.

ASIN: B082FQS

On this day in movie, novel and book history - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

directed by Nicholas Meyer,

written by Jack B. Sowards,

based on a story by Harve Bennett and Jack B. Sowards,

was released in the United States on June 4, 1982.

Music by James Horner.

Cast:

William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Bibi Besch, Merritt Butrick, Paul Winfield, Kirstie Alley, Ricardo Montalbán.

Recommended reading:

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

by Vonda N. McIntyre, Jack B. Sowards, Harve Bennett.

Filmed as Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), directed by Nicholas Meyer.

Published 1982.

ISBN-10: 0671456105
ISBN-13: 9780671456108

Description:

Prepare yourself for warp-10 excitement! The Galaxy's ultimate future is in the hands of James Kirk, Mr. Spock and the indomitable crew of the Enterperprise. The Galaxy's ultimate weapon is in the hands of the evil Khan and his followers. A battle that will shake the universe cannot be avoided ... And the ultimate adventure is about to begin!

 

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – The Making of the Classic Film

by John Tenuto, Maria Jose Tenuto.

Published by Titan Books.
Published 2023.

ISBN-10: 1789099757
ISBN-13: 9781789099751

Description:

An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, featuring rare and previously unseen production art and new and exclusive interviews.

Forty years ago, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan saw Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise crew face one of the greatest foes in Star Trek history, Khan Noonien Singh, as well as the death of Spock. Celebrate this landmark anniversary by taking a deep dive into the stories behind this iconic science fiction classic. This beautiful coffee-table book is full to the brim with rare and previously unpublished archival material, behind-the-scenes photography, production art, cut scenes, script extracts, and much more, alongside new and exclusive interviews with the creatives, including director Nicholas Meyer.

On this day in movie history - Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

directed by Leonard Nimoy,

written by Harve Bennett,

was released in the United States on June 1, 1984.

Music by James Horner.

Cast:

William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Robin Curtis, Merritt Butrick, Phil Morris, Scott McGinnis, Robert Hooks, Carl Steven, Vadia Potenza, Stephen Manley, Joe W. Davis, Paul Sorensen, Cathie Shirriff, Christopher Lloyd, Stephen Liska, John Larroquette, David Cadiente, Bob K. Cummings, Branscombe Richmond, Phillip R. Allen, Jeanne Mori, Mario Marcelino, Allan Miller, Sharon Thomas Cain, Conroy Gedeon, James Sikking, Miguel Ferrer, Mark Lenard, Katherine Blum, Judith Anderson, Gary Faga, Doug Shanklin, Grace Lee Whitney, Frank Welker, Teresa E. Victor, Harve Bennett, Judi M. Durand, Jessica Biscardi, Claudia Lowndes, Nanci Rogers, Kimberly L. Ryusaki, Dee Giffin Scott, Rebecca Soladay, Philip Weyland.

On this day in movie history - Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

directed by Robert Wise,

written by Harold Livingston,

based on a story by Alan Dean Foster,

was released in the United States on December 6, 1979.

Music by Jerry Goldsmith.

Cast:

William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, Persis Khambatta, Stephen Collins, Majel Barrett, Grace Lee Whitney, David Gautreaux, Mark Lenard.