Hasta La Gadget!

The independent fan film Star Trek: Prelude Axanar launched on Kickstarter this past Saturday to raise funds. The goal was a modest $10,000(USD) and it was a 30-day fundraiser, so they figured the goal would be hit, but they didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.

The goal was reached in just 14 hours, so I think it is safe to say that Star Trek fans really really want this. Now the $15,000(USD) and $20,000(USD) stretch goals have also been met within the first two days, and it’s still going strong.

Axanar refers to the planet at the border of Federation and Klingon space where the Battle of Axanar (mentioned in TOS) took place. Garth of Izar, the legendary Starfleet captain who was Captain Kirk’s hero, is captain of the USS Ares and is the central figure for Prelude and an upcoming feature film to be created by the same team (to be funded by its own Kickstarter project.)

Prelude to Axanar will be a short historical look at the events leading up to the battle, and it will be the central event of the film Axanar, which will film later this year. Prelude to Axanar will show how Starfleet built its fleet, how they held off a Klingon fleet that had been conquering star systems for centuries and how did Garth of Izar came to be regarded as the greatest Starfleet Captain.

This is proof that people want a new Star Trek. Badly. I can’t wait to see this one myself.

[via Geeks Are Sexy]

Two of the world’s greatest things have come together in a new game that will blow your mind and distract you from the things you should be doing instead. Doctor Who Pac-Man. Need I say more?

DeviantARTist maxtervamp made this Doctor Who Pac-Man flash game that you can play online right now. It’s just like the original Pac-Man that you know and love, but with a TARDIS and Daleks instead of ghosts. The power pellets are sonic screwdrivers, naturally.

Chomping Daleks is fun. I have spent way too much time playing this already. Now it is your turn.

[via Nerd Approved]

If you love to barbeque but don’t have a good set of tongs, I’m sure you’re always hearing “use the forks, Luke!” Well, it’s time to upgrade your ‘cue tools and get a proper set of tongs. And what better way to flip your grilled meats but with a lightsaber?

When closed up and stowed, these tongs look like Darth Vader’s red lightsaber. They’re perfect for flipping over your meaty foes on the grill, and even make the proper lightsaber sound effects too.

Sith Lords can head on over to TheFowndry to pre-order a set of lightsaber tongs for £19.99(~$33 USD). They ship in April, just in time for grilling season. While you wait, I’m sure you’ve got a new Death Star to work on anyhow.

This steampunk TARDIS and Dalek are amazing. You see this BBC? If you are planning a spin-off, this is what you want right here!

These steampunk versions of a Dalek and the Doctor’s TARDIS are really fun. And shiny! Emma J made these beautiful steampunk toys. She is a member of the Playmobil Collectors Club. I had no idea they had a collectors club, but now that I see what is going on over there, I’m in.

The outside of this TARDIS is a perfect match for that wood-themed console room that the 4th Doctor used occasionally. This is awesomesauce all over a rad burger. I want them so bad.

[Doctor Who Hub via Nerd Approved]

A decade ago, back before the name change when there were actually cool series on Sci-Fi Channel that had nothing to do with ghost hunting, Farscape was one of the coolest shows on the network. The series had some cool characters and was cancelled before many fans were ready for it to go.

If you were a fan of Farscape, word is that a movie is in the works. The tip that a film is in the works from writer Justin Monjo. He is writing the script and the film will reportedly be directed by Brian Henson, son of Jim Henson. It’s unclear if we are talking theatrical release or made-for-TV movie.

The movie will follow the son of John and Aeryn, D’Argo Sun Crichton. I don’t recall much about a child from the series but apparently the film’s plot has D’Argo hidden by his parents on Earth because he possesses some kind of superpowers they don’t want evil aliens to know about. The core of the film is said to pick up when D’Argo is 19 and he ends up joining his parents on their spaceship.

[via TOR via io9 via Nerd Approved]