[0] GalaxyOnline.com Launches Galaxy of Stars; Leading Science Fiction Supersite Offers Exclusive News and Images of Top Science Fiction Television and Movie Celebrities.

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CHICAGO--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2000

GalaxyOnline.com, the Internet's leading site for science-fiction and science-fact information and entertainment, announced today at the 58th World Science Fiction Convention Science fiction conventions are gatherings of the community of fans (called science fiction fandom) of various forms of speculative fiction including science fiction and fantasy. (Worldcon) in Chicago that they have launched Galaxy of Stars, a new section of their site devoted to offering exclusive information and images of top science fiction TV and movie celebrities.

"The Galaxy of Stars gives fans an opportunity to find out, in a single, online, science fiction-oriented location, what projects their favorite celebrities are working on," said GalaxyOnline.com founder and president Doug Conway. "Every individual who has signed on to be a member of our Galaxy of Stars is, in one manner or another, a science fiction icon. Equally as importantly, they are now a part of the Galaxy family, which means that science fiction fans can look forward to seeing them appear in future Galaxy productions."

Actors presently featured in the Galaxy of Stars include Tim Russ ("Star Trek

Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. : Voyager"), Nichelle Nichols Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Nichols on December 28 1932) is an American singer, actress, and voice actress. She sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton before turning to acting. (Star Trek), Walter Koenig Walter Marvin Koenig (born September 14, 1936) is an American actor, writer, teacher and director, known for his roles as Chekov in , and as Bester on the series Babylon 5. (Star Trek), Robert Culp Robert Martin Culp (born August 16, 1930 in Oakland, California), and a 1947 graduate of Berkeley High School, is an American actor, best known for his work on television. ("The Outer Limits," "The Greatest American Hero American Hero may refer to:

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"), Iake Eissinmann (Escape to Witch Mountain, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn), Wesley Eure Wesley Eure (born August 17, 1955 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American actor who appeared in the shows Days of Our Lives and Land of the Lost. He has also been a singer, author, producer, director, charity fundraiser, and lecturer. ("Land of the Lost") and Zienia Merton Zienia Merton is a British actress born in Borneo, born 11 December 1945. Her mother was Burmese, and her father half English, half French; and she was raised in Singapore, Portugal, Borneo and England. (Space 1999). Stars from such productions as Planet of the Apes, Lost in Space and The Time Tunnel are also featured, along with famous voice-over artists like Peter Fernandez ("Speed Racer") and Corinne Orr ("Speed Racer"). Upcoming additions to the Galaxy of Stars include actors from classic programs and movies such as Dr. Who, "Buck Rogers This article is about the science fiction character. For other uses, see Buck Rogers (disambiguation).

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, "Seaquest DSV," The Invaders and It Came From Outer Space. Well-known producer Bill Winckler is the director of the Galaxy of Stars.

"Some of these individuals are names we haven't heard from in a long time, while others are currently appearing in hit movies and TV shows," added Conway. "Galaxy of Stars offers all science fiction buffs a chance to read exclusive updates, see rare photos and purchase limited-edition celebrity-themed items. And, perhaps most importantly, it also gives diehard science fiction fans an opportunity to discover what new Galaxy productions these actors will be working on long before that information is 'officially' available. Over time, the Galaxy of Stars section of the site could serve as a peek backstage at what's happening with GalaxyOnline.com productions."

GalaxyOnline.com is a division of Galaxy Online, Inc, a Westlake Village, California-based company at the forefront of the Internet revolution. Utilizing broadband technology, Galaxy Online combines the best attributes of an online entertainment network and a "traditional" Internet supersite. GalaxyOnline.com provides consumers with entertainment, education, exploration, information, products and services on a one-to-one, on-demand basis. Galaxy TV offers consumers online entertainment and education programming including "Warped," the first science-fiction sketch comedy series created exclusively for the Internet, and "Fahrenheit 452: The Art Police," an original program described as "Men in Black meet Cops" starring Tim Russ ("Star Trek: Voyager").

For further information on GalaxyOnline.com or Galaxy Online, Inc., visit the GalaxyOnline.com Web site, or contact J. Clare Hollenbeck at GalaxyOnline.com, 818/879-2812.

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