<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (June 2014) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (June 2014) </Td> </Tr> <P> Star Trek was introduced as a live - action television series in 1966 that lasted three years . Star Trek: The Animated Series commenced in 1973 (based directly on the original series) but lasted only two seasons with a combined total of 22 episodes . With the subsequent publication of novels, comics, animated series, toys and feature films, Star Trek grew into a popular media franchise . </P> <P> Star Wars was introduced as a feature film, A New Hope (1977). A novelization titled Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker, based on the original script of the film, was published about a year earlier . Upon the release of the first film, Star Wars quickly grew into a popular media franchise . </P>

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