Robert Fletcher, Star Trek Costumer Designer, Dies at 98
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Robert Fletcher, the costume designer who created the iconic looks of the first four Star Trek movies, has died. He was 98 years old and died peacefully in Kansas City, Missouri according to a spokesman. Fletcher defined the looks of characters human and alien in
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. He helped update the looks of the Vulcans and the Klingons for the big screen. Fletcher s most notable contribution is arguably the marron Starfleet uniforms that debuted in
The Wrath of Khan. The outfits leaned into the naval feel director Nicholas Meyer hoped to establish for the cinematic Starfleet.
All of The Star Trek Movies and TV Shows Available On Paramount+ At Launch
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The Paramount+ streaming service is now up and running, and one of its biggest content offerings is no doubt the
Star Trek Universe. With ViamcomCBS comes the entire library of
Star Trek films from Paramount, as well as CBS long history of
Star Trek TV series. That includes the classics like
Star Trek The Original Series, as well as the new age of the rebooted
Star Trek Universe, which has gained acclaim through series like
Star Trek: Discovery and
Star Trek: Picard. Of course, like any streaming service, there will be rotating content on Paramount+, so the question is: what
Neighborhood spolight: Russian Hill
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The neighborhood’s name dates back to the Gold Rush, when settlers happened upon a small Russian cemetery at the top of the hill. The cemetery was moved, but the name stuck.Shutterstock
Russian Hill’s striking views, rich history, tourist attractions and stylish architecture demonstrates why its beloved by tourists and residents alike.
On clear days, one can see Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County and the bay from Russian Hill.
Bordered by Cow Hollow, the Marina District and North Beach, Russian Hill includes tourist destinations like Ghirardelli Square and the famous curves of Lombard Street. The neighborhood’s name dates back to the Gold Rush, when settlers happened upon a small Russian cemetery at the top of the hill. The cemetery was moved, but the name stuck. A tiny park at the top of Vallejo Street includes a small plaque and memorial from the Russian government dedicated to the cemetery.