Ian Spelling

Ian Spelling

Ian Spelling has covered Star Trek dating back to the 1980s and his college newspaper, the Albany Student Press. He's since written about Trek for Starlog, the official Star Trek Magazine, the New York Times Syndicate and other outlets, and he served as editor in chief of the official site, StarTrek.com, from 2010 to 2019. Ian even appeared as an extra on both Deep Space Nine and Voyager.

  • Oscar Winner & ‘Deep Space Nine’ Guest Star Louise Fletcher Dead at 88

    Louise Fletcher, Oscar-winning actress and 'Deep Space Nine' guest star, is dead at 88.

  • Remembering Marva Hicks, Who Played Tuvok’s Wife in ‘Voyager’

  • Resistance Was Futile Long Before ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’

  • Bakula NOT Involved at All with ‘Quantum Leap’ Reboot

  • Featurette Released for Michelle Yeoh Upcoming Disney+ Show, ‘American Born Chinese’

  • The Original T’Pring, Arlene Martel

    A new T'Pring made waves on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," but the late Arlene Martel originated the fascinating character.

  • ‘Trek’ in the News: Kane, Ryder, Slater, & Siddig

  • Marsha Hunt, Oldest ‘Star Trek’ actor, Dead at 104

  • DeForest Kelley’s DNA Heading to the Final Frontier

  • ‘Trek’ Stars Pay Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

  • Wil Wheaton Voicing Emperor Wesley Crusher for ‘Star Trek Online”

    Wil Wheaton is voicing Emperor Wesley Crusher for "Star Trek Online: Ascension."

  • Takei Beaming to U.K. for London Premiere of ‘Allegiance’

  • ‘Star Trek’ & ‘Harry Potter’ Worlds Collide as Father-Son Duo Reunite

  • Zoe Saldana’s New Projects & Nichelle Nichols Tribute

  • ‘Voyage Home’ & ‘Nemesis’ Casting Director Amanda Mackey Dead at 70

  • Nobody Played Crazy on ‘Star Trek’ Better than Morgan Woodward

  • All The ‘Trek’ Talent Who Beamed onto ‘The Love Boat’

  • 5-Time ‘Trek’ Guest Star Hannah Spear Talks Siranna, Dr. Issa, Comedy, & Conventions

  • Deep Roy, ‘Star Trek’s’ Keenser, Ready for More

  • Patrick Stewart Pays Tribute to “Actor Role Model” David Warner

    Patrick Stewart pays tribute to his "actor role model," the late David Warner, in an articles he's written for a British newspaper.

  • ‘Trek’ in the News: Weller, Perlman, Boutella, Quinto & More

  • EXCLUSIVE: Penny Johnson Jerald Wants More ‘Deep Space Nine’ & ‘Orville’

  • ‘Star Trek’ Lineup for Dragon Con 2022 Revealed

  • Penny Johnson Jerald Says There Are Many More ‘Orville’ Stories to Tell

  • Jason Isaacs of ‘Discovery’ Set to Play Cary Grant in Biographical TV Series

    Jason Isaacs played the ultimate bad guy on "Discovery," and now he's set to star as one of Hollywood's suavest, most beloved figures, Cary Grant, in a TV series.

  • ‘Star Trek: Enterprise’ Actor’s 90s Vidal Sassoon Commercials Live On!

  • William Schallert Didn’t Know His ‘Tribbles’ Character’s Name

  • Michelle Yeoh to Be Honored with Doctorate of Fine Arts

  • The Many Connections Between ‘Star Trek’ & ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

  • Colleagues & Notables Pay Tribute to ‘Star Trek’ Legend Nichelle Nichols

    President Joe Biden, Kate Mulgrew, George Takei, Dr. Mae Jemison, and others led the tributes to "Star Trek" icon Nichelle Nichols, who died on July 30, 2022.