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May the force be with you in space… the final frontier
We figured that it was time to ask that age old question of sci-fi fans everywhere: Star Wars or Star Trek?
Wax figures of the Star Wars characters Darth Vader and two Stormtroopers on view at Madame Tussauds in Berlin, Germany.
A wax figure of the Star Wars characters Darth Vader (C) and two Stormtroopers are displayed.
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We figured that it was time to ask that age old question of sci-fi fans everywhere: Star Wars or Star Trek?

We figured that it was time to ask that age old question of sci-fi fans everywhere: Star Wars or Star Trek?

With the latest movie releasing this week, Star Wars is once again in the pop culture spotlight. Director JJ Abrams has gotten early praise from those who have already seen The Force Awakens.

Of course, JJ Abrams is also known for reestablishing another great franchise with the recent Star Trek movies.  Next year will see the release of a new Star Trek movie along with a new TV show and video game.

Which franchise are you more a fan of? What has that franchise done to pique your interests more than the other? What has that franchise done to pique your interests more than the other?

Guest:

Ronald D. Moore, Writer & Producer of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "Battlestar Galactica” among many other science fiction credits. He tweets from

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