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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 6h

Glad you like it. I always say how multilayered the space battle is, especially how they need to keep changing tactics. Like, to find the Scimitar at first, they fire off all the phaser arrays until they hit it. When the shields on top of the Enterprise get drained, they roll the ship over.

John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 6h

Star Trek Nemesis. I’m well aware of the many flaws and behind the scenes crap that went on, especially where the “director” was concerned. But, I really like it and think it has one of the best space battles in the entire franchise too.

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TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 7h

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Star Trek Designer Inspired To Sketch President Archer’s Starship For ‘United’ Pitch##startrekunited #startrekenterprise #scottbakula
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EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Star Trek Designer Inspired To Sketch President Archer’s Starship For ‘United’ Pitch

Andrew Probert contributed "Starfleet One" concept designs for the Scott Bakula-fronted series concept.

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 11h

I see Hulu’s finally arrived here in the U.K. Well, technically it’s always been here, they just put it on Disney+ under the “Star” brand. So, it’s more of a Marathon-becoming-Snickers kind of thing. #Hulu 🙄😂

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 11h

I’m a huge fan of Mike Flanagan’s work, especially all his Netflix dramas. This one’s definitely one of the best. It’s both scary and emotional. Also, as someone who left the church years ago, I can definitely understand one of the most-hated characters, as I’ve known people like that.

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Nerdist @nerdist.bsky.social · 12h

Celebrate 50 years of the iconic cult classic Rocky Horror with new plushies of Dr. Frank N. Furter and his hunky creation, Rocky.

ROCKY HORROR Plushies Will Have You Doing the Time-Warp

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 12h

I know DSC season 1 was on 5, which made sense as 5 is part of the Paramount Network and there’s a lot of 5 shows on P+. So it’s weird SNW is going to ITV. I know ITV has recently partnered with Disney+, so there’s a lot of sharing of content between them both. It’s very confusing!🙄🤔

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 12h

A bit of news for my fellow U.K. Trekkies. Apparently, #StarTrekSNW is coming to both the free streaming platform ITVX and the related terrestrial TV channel ITV1 later this month (late at night though!). This might be good for any of you who can’t afford Paramount+.🖖 apple.news/AseaqOZgcR3y...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is coming to free-to-air TV – with release date now confirmed — Radio Times

It's officially time to delve into the stellar spin-off.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 13h

We will stand strong where others back down. We will not pander to Reform.

We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.

If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.

Ed Davey writes to disillusioned conservatives:
Dear friends,

Our country is at a crossroads.

The Conservative Party under Kemi Badenoch is becoming more extreme and out of touch, chasing Nigel Farage instead of focusing on the issues that really matter to people. Meanwhile, Reform UK is growing in strength - threatening the tolerant, decent values that hold our communities together.

I know many One Nation Conservatives are deeply concerned about the lurch to the hard right in our country and under Kemi Badenoch’s leadership. Her plans to tear up the Climate Change Act and withdraw from the ECHR show she is abandoning traditional British values of tolerance, decency and the rule of law.

So my message to the millions of One Nation Conservatives who feel let down by their party and reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage is to come and join us. Help us save our country and defend the values we all hold dear.

We will stand strong where others back down. We will not pander to Reform. We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.

So if you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.

With best wishes,

Ed Davey

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 16h

Reading comments from people who’ve seen the recent #Peacemaker episodes but either refuse to see or genuinely can’t see the comparisons between Earth X and current, real world, America! I mean, c’mon seriously?! That’s happening for real and people need to wake up!

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 19h

I’ve got AirPods Max and am still blown away by how good they are, especially on tracks with Spatial Audio. Not to mention the Noise Cancellation is a life saver every day, because of my sensory needs.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

People like Robert Jenrick and Nigel Farage are increasingly looking at people who are not white and suggesting that they can't be British.

That in itself is fundamentally un-British.

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

Happy birthday, Liam! I hope you have an amazing day.😀🎂🎈🎁🎉

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

I’m glad I’m not the only one. It really takes me out of it. Although, there was one ad with a woman who sounded exactly like MacGivers. So, there was a bit of confusion for a few seconds.🙄😂

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

I watch Star Trek for the deeply cerebral storytelling…

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Missy @missychaos.bsky.social · 2d

The Master and Rani are now married! Congratulations!!!! 😀 #DoctorWho

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks again for all the get well soon wishes since yesterday. I’m a little bit better today but still in quite a bit of pain. Hoping I’ll be recovered tomorrow.🤞

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

I love that they’re making such a point to address that whole thing with Starfleet missing what happened to Ceti Alpha VI.😂👏

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Thom Hartmann @hartmannreport.com · 3d

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 3d

By now you have likely heard that the Israeli military captured the activists trying to bring aid like milk powder and baby formula to Gaza.

Two of those released report that Israeli soldiers dragged Greta Thunberg by the hair, beat her, tied her up, and forced her to kiss the Israeli flag.

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

Looking forward to this next spin-off starting next January!🗡️ #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #GameOfThrones

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

Another compelling episode of #StarTrekKhan today. While one catastrophic event was expected to happen at some point, there’s a surprise along the way. Also, great to have some more Captain Sulu too.👏😀🖖 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Podcast Episode · Star Trek: Khan · EP5 · 37m

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 3d

I thought things couldn’t get any more unbelievable. But, I was wrong. Screw it! Let’s call the Power Rangers or the Easter Bunny too! Anything’s possible, sanity’s gone bye-bye at this point.🤷‍♂️😂👏 #WizardFrog

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 4d

wizard frog is insane

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 3d

I’m not a fan of reality TV or soaps. I used to watch soaps when I was growing up, but obviously there was less TV to watch back then. Nowadays, I’ll only watch one if something epic happens. They tend to blow up pubs a lot.😂

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 4d

Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?

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