We’re big fans of Twitter here at GFR, and if you’re not already using it then I reccommend trying it out with a quick click over to our Twitter page. Though you may have heard Twitter described as a bunch of boring, useless, one sentence updates from people letting you know they’re doing laundry, at its best it’s so much better than that. In fact, it’s a place where you can hang out with the cast of Star Trek.

Many of the stars of both the original and Next Generation Trek series’ are regular Twitter users. Will Wheaton for instance (follow him at @wilw) is one of the most followed users on the entire network. But he’s not the only one. The guys over at TrekMovie have put together a complete guide to all the former Star Trek cast members who are tweeting and interacting with their fans on Twitter. Check out the full list of Twittering Trek greats below, and while you’re at it don’t forget to follow us.

This morning frequently wrong rumor site ran a story claiming that George Takei would show up in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek prequel. Of course this flies in the face of everything anyone associated with the production has had to say on the matter. The people actually making Star Trek have been pretty clear on this: None of the original cast will be in the film except Leonard Nimoy.

Still, AICN insists it’s true. Except of course their story is based on nothing but vapor. All they have is an interview with George Takei where he basically says “no comment”. That’s hardly a confirmation that he’s in it. AICN has invented a story out of nothing.
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