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Everything You Need to Know About Science Fiction Convention Shore Leave 44

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:49:00 +0000

The 44th edition of popular science fiction convention Shore Leave is coming up, and there are some changes afoot. Michael Schilling joined me to talk about them, plus the convention's history and the celebrity guests you can expect to see if you attend. I'm T. Rick Jones and this is your Daily Star Trek News.

Shore Leave website: https://www.shore-leave.com/

Shore Leave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoreLeaveCon

Shore Leave on X: https://twitter.com/ShoreLeaveCon

SHERLOCK AND STAR TREK, Part 2: "An Automaton"

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:26:00 +0000

There's a lot of fan crossover between Star Trek and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. In fact, the world's first consulting detective makes a few cameos in our favorite science fiction series. Robert Stek and Monica Schmidt are Star Trek fans who also happen to belong to The Baker Street Irregulars, America's preeminent Sherlock Holmes society. They joined me to talk about Sherlock and Star Trek.

In part 2, we observe Brent Spiner (Data) and Daniel Davis' (Moriarty) performances and deduce why there is so much fan crossover between the two properties.

Robert Stek

To download An Ancestor of Mine: https://archiveofourown.org/works/43526379?view_adult=true

Baker Street Irregulars

Learn more about the BSI and browse their shop by visiting: https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/

SHERLOCK AND STAR TREK, Part 1: "Logic Is Rare"

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

There's a lot of fan crossover between Star Trek and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. In fact, the world's first consulting detective makes a few cameos in our favorite science fiction series. Robert Stek and Monica Schmidt are Star Trek fans who also happen to belong to The Baker Street Irregulars, America's preeminent Sherlock Holmes society. They joined me to talk about Sherlock and Star Trek.

In part 1, we investigate Spock's ancestry and Leonard Nimoy's connection to Holmes.

Robert Stek

To download An Ancestor of Mine: https://archiveofourown.org/works/43526379?view_adult=true

Baker Street Irregulars

Learn more about the BSI and browse their shop by visiting: https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/

Nicolas Meyer To purchase The Seven-Per-Cent Solution: https://amzn.to/3wPnCAG

To pre-order Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram From Hell: https://amzn.to/4cdBrZK

Isaac Asimov To purchase Sherlock Holmes Through Time and Space: https://amzn.to/4cf6gNz

To purchase Asimov's Sherlockian Limericks: https://amzn.to/3wRWb9j

INTERVIEW: Larry Nemecek's Origin Story

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

You know him as "Dr. Trek," but how much do you really know about Larry Nemecek? How did he discover Star Trek? Why was he asked to create the Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion? And what is his reaction to the news that the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror is giving the TNG cast a Lifetime Achievement Award? I've got the answers to these questions and more in my first interview of 2024.

To read Nemecek's DSTN Guest Post, visit: https://www.dailystartreknews.com/rea...

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Daily Star Trek News Roundup 2/11/24

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Join T. Rick Jones, Chris Post, and Aster Lufkin as they review the top news stories for the week of February 4, 2024.

To read all the stories we talk about, warp over to https://www.dailystartreknews.com/.

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INTERVIEW: Tawny Newsome On Bringing Beckett Mariner to Life and What Her Future Holds in the STAR TREK Universe

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:45:00 +0000

Tawny Newsome is excited to be able to talk about Star Trek again now that the SAG-AFTRA strike seems to be over. I was able to monopolize a few minutes of her time to talk about her character, Beckett Mariner, in Star Trek: Lower Decks, as well as that crossover episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and being in the writers room of the upcoming series Star Trek: Starlet Academy. I'm T. Rick Jones and this is your Daily Star Trek News.

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POST MORTEM: A Look Back At STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 2, Part 2

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:34:00 +0000

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 took some big swings, but did the show's creators hit a home run or get sent back to the dugout? Sci-Fi Talk's Tony Tellado sits down with our Managing Editor, T. Rick Jones to talk about the highs and lows of their bold sophomore season.

You can download Sci-Fi Talk wherever you get your podcasts and visit their website here and his YouTube channel here.

Tony's interview with choreographer Ricardo Campanella can be found here.

All the DSTN interviews mentioned in this episode are available in your podcast feed, but you can hit up our YouTube page to see the video version of my second interview with Benji Bakshi plus, follow the link to read my interview with Robert Picardo.

For more on some of the episodes of the season follow the links to my think pieces: "TREKTROSPECTIVE: The Evolution of Federation-Klingon Relations in 'Star Trek'"; "How the Great American Songbook Inspired a 'Star Trek' Episode"; and "Gorn But Not Forgotten: How a Silly-Looking 'Star Trek' Creature Became a Cultural Icon".

POST MORTEM: A Look Back At STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 2, Part 1

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

You can download Sci-Fi Talk wherever you get your podcasts and visit their website here. All the DSTN interviews mentioned in this episode are available in your podcast feed, but you can hit up our YouTube page to see the video versions with Michelle Hurd and Benji Bakshi.

INTERVIEW: Michelle Hurd On Why the SAG-AFTRA Strike and 'United We Trek' Matters

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 02:23:00 +0000

On July 13, SAG-AFTRA went on strike, walking off film and television sets and joining the WGA in demanding a square deal from producers. Nearly two months later, that deal seems as distant as ever. You know Michelle Hurd from her work as Raffi on Star Trek: Picard, but you may also know that she is the Vice President of SAG-AFTRA. She joined me to talk about the ongoing strike and the upcoming United We Trek event.

WHAT: United We Trek!

WHEN: September 8, 2023 from 9:30 am - 12 pm

WHERE: In LA: 5433 Melrose Ave. or in NYC: 1515 Broadway

INTERVIEW: Effects Wizard J. Alan Scott On Reimagining A Legacy 'Star Trek' Alien

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The Gorn were created for an episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, with a stuntman portraying the lizard creature in an unwieldy costume. We saw one again in Star Trek: Enterprise, courtesy of some pretty bad CGI. Now they're a recurring threat in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds where the combination of practical effects and CGI make them arguably the best-looking iteration of the species. I had a chance to talk to J. Alan Scott, co-founder of Legacy Effects, the company behind the new version of this old alien.

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INTERVIEW: Director Jeff Byrd on Filming 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Episode 208, "Under the Cloak of War"

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:46:00 +0000

The latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "Under the Cloak of War," is a look at the emotional consequences of war. When Klingon Ambassador Dak'Rah, known as the Butcher of J'Gal, boards the ship claiming he's on a mission of peace, it stirs up strong emotions from the crew, many of whom are suffering from PTSD from the Federation-Klingon War. It's a dramatic episode with a message at its heart reminiscent of some of the best episodes of the original series. I had a chance to chat with its director, Jeff Byrd, about some of the more striking moments and themes.

If you want to learn more about the tumultuous relationship between the Federation and the Klingons, check out my essay, "Trektrospective: The Evolution of Federation-Klingon Relations in Star Trek at www.dailystartreknews.com. And if you want to ensure we continue to make content like this, why not support us on Patreon? Your donation not only helps us afford the hosting fees for our website and podcast, but also helps us to pay our writers. Even a donation of as little as a dollar a month helps to keep us running. Head over to www.patreon.com/dailystartreknews to help us out!

INTERVIEW: Director Jordan Canning on 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Episode 205, "Charades"

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:22:00 +0000

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 is halfway over, and while it is not universally hailed as the best modern Trek show, it certainly has a preponderance of fans proclaiming it as such. The latest episode takes Spock where he's never gone before when an alien race "fixes" him by removing the genetic markers that make him half-Vulcan, thereby rendering him completely human. Such a light-hearted episode deserves an experienced comedy director. That director is Jordan Canning, and I had the opportunity to sit down with her for a brief chat.

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INTERVIEW: LeVar and Mica Burton Talk "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day" On 'Star Trek: Picard'

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

You know LeVar Burton as Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge of the USS Enterprise-D and more recently as a Commodore and curator of the Fleet Museum. His daughter Mica is known as a professional cosplayer, a video game enthusiast, and Commodore La Forge's daughter Alandra. But what was it like for this father-daughter team to work together on Star Trek: Picard's final season? Learn the answer to this and other questions in this special Father's Day episode of DSTN.

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T MINUS 3: Julia Trumbull Reflects On Husband Doug's VFX Career

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:02:00 +0000

Late last year, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights announced their next flight. Dubbed the Enterprise mission, it will see the remains of several Star Trek luminaries journeying into the final frontier on the Vulcan Centaur rocket. Since the announcement, I've had the pleasure of interviewing friends and family members of the late, great cast and crew who will be blasting off next month. Throughout the months of April and May, I'll be releasing those interviews. Douglas Trumbull is a special effects legend, getting his start on Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey and moving on to films like The Andromeda Strain, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Trumbull is going to space on the Enterprise mission and his widow, Julia, joined me to talk about his legacy.

The Enterprise mission is looking to blast off in June or July, and you'll be able to stream it live. For the latest on the flight's schedule, head over to their website.

Midnight Mastermind

Fri, 12 May 2023 01:17:00 +0000

On May 3rd I was a guest on an early-morning BBC Radio 2 program hosted by OJ Borg. The segment's called Midnight Mastermind and the idea is that Borg's guest gives him a subject which he has the length of a song to research. At the end of the song, the guest quizzes him to see how much he was able to absorb.

T MINUS 4...: James Doohan's Widow On His Life and Legacy

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Late last year, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights announced their next flight. Dubbed the Enterprise mission, it will see the remains of several Star Trek luminaries journeying into the final frontier on the Vulcan Centaur rocket. Since the announcement, I've had the pleasure of interviewing friends and family members of the late, great cast and crew who will be blasting off next month. Throughout the months of April and May, I'll be releasing those interviews. Wende Doohan got hitched to Star Trek's first engineer, James Doohan (Scotty in The Original Series), in 1974 and they remained married right up until his death in 2005. The Enterprise mission is only the latest in a string of memorial space flights in which Doohan's ashes have been included. Wende joined me to discuss her husband's life and legacy.

The Enterprise mission is looking to blast off in June or July, and you'll be able to stream it live. For the latest on the flight's schedule, head over to Celests' website.

Tony Tellado and T. Rick Jones Discuss Star Trek: Picard Season 3

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

SciFi Talk's Tony Tellado has been on DSTN's podcast before, and our Managing Editor, T. Rick Jones, has been on his. They both enjoyed the third season of Picard so much that they wanted to geek out about it, and they decided to give you the opportunity to listen in! They also discussed the latest announcement by Paramount of a Section 31 event movie, due to begin production later this year.

This is a really special episode. You can find it on DSTN and SciFi Talk, both of which are available wherever you get your podcasts.

T MINUS 5...: Kris Smith Remembers Her Friendship With 'Star Trek' Cast Member DeForest Kelley

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

It's the dream of many a Star Trek fan to meet and befriend their heroes. Imagine grabbing a coffee with Kate Mulgrew or a tea (Earl Grey, hot, of course) with Patrick Stewart! As a fan of Dr. McCoy portrayer DeForest Kelley, Kris Smith was surprised when she got to meet him and became close with him and his wife Carolyn. She wrote a book about the experience and now that his ashes are space-bound, she's here to talk about their friendship.

For information on the Enterprise mission: https://www.celestis.com/launch-schedule/enterprise-flight/

Kris Smith's DeForest Kelley collection auction: https://jimsia.com/

DeForest Kelley Up Close and Personal: A Harvest of Memories From the Fan Who Knew Him Best: https://amzn.to/3GMQeN5

T MINUS 6...: 'Star Trek' Producer Robert Justman's Son On His Father's Legacy

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Late last year, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights announced their next flight. Dubbed the Enterprise mission, it will see the remains of several Star Trek luminaries journeying into the final frontier on the Vulcan Centaur rocket. Since the announcement, I've had the pleasure of interviewing friends and family members of the late, great cast and crew who will be blasting off next month. Throughout the month of April, I'll be releasing those interviews. Robert Justman, Producer on the original Star Trek, was Gene Roddenberry's right-hand man and as responsible for the success of the show as Roddenberry himself. His remains will be on the Enterprise mission with Roddenberry, and I spoke with his son Jonathan about the space flight.

The Enterprise mission is scheduled to blast off on May 4, 2023, and you'll be able to stream it live. Launch dates and times can change up to the last minute based on a number of variables, including weather conditions, so for the latest launch status, head over to. www.celestis.com/launch-schedule/enterprise-flight/.

T MINUS 8...7...: Rod Roddenberry Looks Back on His Parents' Legacy As Their Ashes Head Into the Final Frontier

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Late last year, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights announced their next flight. Dubbed the Enterprise mission, it will see the remains of several Star Trek luminaries journeying into the Final Frontier on the Vulcan Centaur rocket. Since the announcement, I've had the pleasure of interviewing friends and family members of the late, great cast and crew who will be blasting off next month. Throughout the month of April, I'll be releasing those interviews. Gene and Majel Barrett Roddenberry, the creator and First Lady of Star Trek, are going on the voyage. In fact, the Enterprise mission began as an idea of Majel's. I talked to their son, Rod Roddenberry, a few months ago, and I took a few minutes to ask him about it.

The Enterprise mission is scheduled to blast off on May 4, 2023, and you'll be able to stream it live. Launch dates and times can change up to the last minute based on a number of variables, including weather conditions, so for the latest launch status, head over to www.celestis.com/launch-schedule/enterprise-flight/.

T MINUS 9: Celestis CEO Colby Youngblood On the Upcoming Enterprise Mission

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The mission is scheduled to blast off on May 4, 2023, and you'll be able to stream it live. Launch dates and times can change up to the last minute based on several variables, including weather conditions, so for the latest launch status, head over to https://www.celestis.com/launch-schedule/enterprise-flight/.

INTERVIEW: Angela Dalton and Lauren Semmer Celebrate Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols With a New Children's Book

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:10:00 +0000

February was Black History Month and March is Women's History Month, so there's no better time to celebrate the legacy of Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols. A new book for children was released in late January. Entitled To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights, the book makes good on its title's promise, taking a look at how Nichols and Trek fought againt racism in the 1960s. I had a chance to catch up with the writer, Angela Dalton, and illustrator, Lauren Semmer, to talk about the book and the late, great Nichelle Nichols.

INTERVIEW: Tony Tellado Talks Sci-Fi, Star Trek, and Podcasting

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:31:00 +0000

If you're not listening to the podcast SciFi Talk you should be. Host Tony Tellado brings you original interviews and news from throughout not just science fiction, but horror and fantasy, as well, in all their forms: television, films, video games, and comic books. Tony's a big Star Trek fan and he and I sat down to discuss host-to-host the franchise, plus an array of other topics ranging. from podcasting to Sherlock Holmes to PanCan.

You can subscribe to Sci-Fi Talk anywhere you listen to podcasts.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Julie Nimoy and David Knight On Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy and Making Films

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:21:00 +0000

Julie Nimoy followed in her father Leonard's footsteps in that she became a filmmaker, producing a number of films with her husband, David Knight. I had the opportunity to talk with Julie about growing up in the Nimoy household and her career, which included working with her dad on projects like Star Trek II. David joined us to talk about their films, including Remembering Leonard Nimoy: His Life, Legacy and Battle with COPD.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Anthony Rapp On His Off-Broadway Musical and Why He Feels Lucky to Be On Star Trek: Discovery

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:26:00 +0000

If you have a favorite astromycologist, I'll bet a week's worth of replicator rations that it's Commander Paul Stamets of the USS Discovery. Anthony Rapp, who breathes life into the character, got his big break playing Mark Cohen in the groundbreaking musical Rent. Rapp wrote a memoir about the experience, which he then adapted as a stage musical, telling the story of his journey in Rent through the lens of two tragic deaths that occurred at the time. Now his one-man musical, Without You, is opening off-Broadway, and he joined me to talk about it.

Visit withoutyoumusical.com for tickets.

INTERVIEW: David Livingston Remembers Directing Star Trek, Shares His Photos, and Talks TrekTalks

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:06:00 +0000

Back in November we brought you an interview with Star Trek: Enterprise's John Billingsley and Bonita Friedericy about The Hollywood Food Coalition. David Livingston, the most prolific director in Star Trek history, is on HoFoCo's board. He joined me recently to talk about beginning his career with Star Trek, transitioning from directing to photography, and TrekTalks2, HoFoCo's Zoom-a-thon, where you'll see lots of Trek luminaries.

To see Livingston's full "Still Lives" photography exhibit, you can email him directly at livingdc@mac.com.

Join TrekTalks2 on January 14 at 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET at https://trekgeeks.com/trektalks.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Armin Shimerman On Shakespeare, Star Trek, and the Late, Great Rene Auberjonois

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:10:00 +0000

You know Armin Shimerman as the scheming Ferengi Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and possibly also as the principal of Sunnydale High on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But if you asked him what he considers to be his primary profession, you might be surprised by his answer. "I am primarily a teacher," he tells me in the interview below. Shimerman is also a writer, and the third book in his Illyria trilogy is set to be released early next year. He and I sat down to discuss the books, Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the late, great Rene Auberjonois. If you're considering buying the Illyria trilogy, I highly recommend starting with the first one, Betrayal of Angels. You can order the first two books and preorder the third at the Jumpmaster Press website. Patreon supporters gain access to a special deleted scene, wherein Shimerman discusses the problem with a recent filmed version of Macbeth and gives a short master class on Shakespearean text.

Jumpmaster Press: https://www.jumpmasterpress.com/product-page/imbalance-of-power

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INTERVIEW: The Hosts of Planetary Radio Get Excited About Space and Star Trek

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:13:00 +0000

Mat Kaplan has been hosting the Planetary Society's podcast, Planetary Radio, since its inception 20 years ago. He recently announced that he was retiring from the program, with Sarah Al-Ahmed taking his place. Managing Editor T. Rick Jones wanted to talk to him before he left the show and also wanted to meet his successor. This video is the result. It turns out they're both huge Star Trek fans as well as space nerds, so there was lots to geek out about! Plus, it's the return of T's Trek Trivia (sort of.)

INTERVIEW: Rod Roddenberry Discusses Producing Star Trek and His Foundation's Current Projects

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:43:00 +0000

Rod Roddenberry inherited the responsibility for Star Trek from his parents and he takes it seriously. He also takes making the world a better place seriously, and DSTN's Managing Editor, T. Rick Jones, had a chance to sit down with him to talk about his "sibling rivalry" with Trek, the Roddenberry Foundation's current projects, and just what all those Executive Producers do on Star Trek.

INTERVIEW: John Billingsley and Bonita Friedericy Discuss Star Trek and Doing Good in the Community

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 03:28:00 +0000

It's Thanksgiving week in the United States, and STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE's John Billingsley (Doctor Phlox) and Bonita Friedericy (Rooney in the episode "Regeneration") joined DSTN's Managing Editor, T. Rick Jones, to talk about the Hollywood Food Coalition and their upcoming Star Trek-themed fundraiser. Along the way, they discussed first dates, Star Trek auditions, and doing good in the community.

INTERVIEW: Jonathan Frakes Mourns the Phillies' Loss, Celebrates Star Trek, and Supports PanCan

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:21:00 +0000

You know Jonathan Frakes as Commander William T. Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation and its sequel films, Captain William T. Riker on Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Captain William T. Riker (Retired) on Star Trek: Picard. As you also know, he's directed a number of Star Trek episodes and films, 38 in all, and counting. He's also a supporter of Pancreatic Cancer research and since November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, he joined me to talk about Star Trek and about his very personal experience with Pancreatic Cancer. You can learn more about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) by clicking here and you can warp over to the Daily Star Trek News homepage here.

INTERVIEW: Chelsea Monroe-Cassel Discusses Creating Food From the Future for The Star Trek Cookbook

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:18 +0000

Chelsea Monroe-Cassel knows how to take fictional recipes and turn them into real masterpieces. She joined me to talk about designing Ktarian Pudding, mixing Romulan Ale, and making gagh If you're out of blood worms.

The Star Trek Cookbook is available for preorder right now. And stay tuned to DSTN's newsletter and Twitter and Facebook pages to find out how you can win a copy of the book.

INTERVIEW: Carlos Albornoz on Star Trek: "I really love Buckley so much"

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 04:00:42 +0000

Carlos Albornoz played Buckley, a strange alien creature in "All Those Who Wander," an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. I had the opportunity to talk with him about his relationship with the character, how he and the puppeteers who made the unique costume move worked together, and what he wants the writers of SNW to know.

INTERVIEW: Andreea Kindryd on how the Watts riots landed her a job on Star Trek

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:06:04 +0000

I sat down with Andreea Kindryd to chat with her about her ancestors, her involvement in the Watts riots, her work with Gene Coon, her special relationship with Nichelle Nichols, and even her TED Talk about hair.

SCIENCE: NASA flight surgeon Dr. Josef Schmid talks about becoming a real-life holographic doctor

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:33:37 +0000

This past April, it was announced that science fiction had become science fact, in that real-life doctors had been holoported to the International Space Station. One of those holographic doctors is Josef Schmid, a NASA flight surgeon. I sat down with him recently to discuss the breakthrough and learn what the future may hold, a future that includes being able to interact with astro-patients, just as Star Trek: Voyager's holographic doctor does.

The Orville season 3 is almost here! Plus, Karl Urban said WHAT about Star Trek 4? (Hint: not much)

Sun, 29 May 2022 22:18:27 +0000

It's almost time for The Orville season 3; Bernadette Croft discusses designing the costumes for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; there's a new comic series coming bridging Star Trek: Picard seasons 2 and 3; Karl Urban keeps the rumor mill going on Star Trek 4; and Denise Crosby reminisces over her documentary Trekkies for its 25th anniversary.

It's official! Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is the most in-demand streaming series!

Sun, 22 May 2022 22:57:25 +0000

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is the most in-demand streaming series; Bruce Horak talks about playing Hemmer in SNW; we've got new gameplay footage of Star Trek: Prodigy: Supernova; Paramount stock jumps with a big endorsement from a big investment firm; and a school in New York is teaching kids to communicate - using Klingon.

The Orville drops season 3 trailer, and Star Trek Online Stormfall hits PCs. Plus this week's news!

Mon, 16 May 2022 01:57:32 +0000

Wilson Cruz wins the prestigious Vito Russo award; Star Trek Online Stormfall lands on PC; Marina Sirtis's new film is available to stream; and The Orville has released a new trailer for season 3. Plus we've sadly lost more members of our extended Star Trek family, who I will tell you about.

INTERVIEW: Authors Robb Pearlman and Jordan Hoffman on The Star Trek Book of Friendship

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:55:09 +0000

The Star Trek Book of Friendship is a new book about friendships throughout the franchise, lovingly told in conversation form by co-authors and friends Robb Pearlman and Jordan Hoffman. We're talking about the book and why it was important to make, and I force them to prove that their friendship is genuine (for science!).

Get your copy (out May 10, 2022) 👉 https://amzn.to/3wgzLKX

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a hit! Plus the rest of the week's news

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:39:49 +0000

Please note: there are some minor audio issues in the middle of this week's episode, due to streaming difficulties during recording.

Two members of our extended Star Trek family have passed away recently; Paramount has finally announced a launch date for Paramount+ in the UK and Ireland; and the reviews are in for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - and they're pretty good!

Additional stories:

This week in Star Trek news, plus gearing up for the Picard S2 finale and Strange New Worlds!

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:27:37 +0000

Lower Decks season 2 is coming out on Blu-ray this summer; LeVar Burton is set to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Emmy; and we're looking forward to The Orville season 3...ON TOP OF this week's finale of Picard season 2 and the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds previews and episode info! Plus TMP in theatres

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 23:00:57 +0000

If you can't wait for May 5th to see Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, I might be able to help you; tickets are now on sale for limited theatrical showings of Star Trek: The Motion Picture; and you can own the bourbon featured in Star Trek: Picard - if you're lucky!

Today's stories:

Bonus content:

Catching up on Star Trek: Mission Chicago...Plus, what if The Next Generation was animated?

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:46:50 +0000

Catching up on last week's news from Star Trek: Mission Chicago, including a new Prodigy video game, a Lower Decks season 3 teaser and details on next year's con; I'm checking in on what Nicholas Meyer has to say about his Khan miniseries; and what if there had been an animated version of Star Trek: The Next Generation?

TODAY'S STORIES:

👉 Kathryn Hays obituary

👉 Star Trek: Lower Decks season 3 teaser

👉 Star Trek: Prodigy: Supernova video game

👉 Spock and M'Benga's first names

👉 Nicholas Meyer on Khan

👉 John de Lancie for Playmates Toys

👉 Animated Star Trek: The Next Generation

👉 Roddenberry film cels

👉 Daily Star Trek News TeePublic

Star Trek: Picard season 3 is bringing back the Next Generation bridge crew! Plus more news

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:14:39 +0000

HUGE Star Trek: Picard news as the entire Next Generation bridge crew is heading back to the stars - together! We've got more trailers (characters and show) and art for Strange New Worlds; the Voyager documentary 'To The Journey' has released behind the scenes footage; and three members of our Star Trek family have recently passed away: Marvin J. Chomsky, Estelle Harris, Nehemiah Persoff.

WonderCon 2022: Zooming and Booming: Star Trek's Post-pandemic Golden Age

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:26:35 +0000

WonderCon 2022! As we get back to a "New Normal," the Star Trek community lives in historic times: five series in the works and more on the way, plus feature films, live and animated; a social media revolution allowing creatives to share and interact like never before; and a pandemic whose silver lining has left behind a revolution in virtual experiences. So, what are the most amazing paradigm shifts for the Star Trek series, fandom, and their intersection? And what might be right around the corner? "Dr. Trek" Larry Nemecek (Portal 47, The Trek Files) moderates a panel of SoCal Trek podcast hosts: John Champion (Mission Log), James Kerwin (In Isolation), Alison Pitt (Daily Star Trek News), and Jessica Lynn Verdi (Mission Log Live).

Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Edition in 4K is headed for Paramount+! Plus more news

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:17:51 +0000

Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Edition is finally on its way to 4K streaming on Paramount+ (but that's not the only way you can watch it!); it looks like Prodigy is on its way to Europe with Nickelodeon; and last week's Virtual Trek Con 3 included a touching and special award for Discovery actor Kenneth Mitchell.

Star Trek: Discovery features Stacey Abrams, and Strange New Worlds casts Paul Wesley as Kirk!

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:59:51 +0000

Late Star Trek producer April Nocifora is honored in Discovery, while politician Stacey Abrams makes a surprise appearance; Strange New Worlds casts Paul Wesley as their version of Kirk; Star Trek: The Next Generation is leaving Netflix soon; and I've got more details about that once-in-a-lifetime William Shatner experience.

INTERVIEW: MassPersona founder Kent Mages on the 3D printed William Shatner experience

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:30:47 +0000

It's special guest time again on Daily Star Trek News! Kent Mages is the founder of MassPersona, makers of Minikin, 3D custom printed figurines. They're bringing their unique experience to Star Trek: Mission Chicago, along with a special experience with William Shatner, so we're chatting about that, along with the future of fan experiences.

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Finally! A teaser for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Plus Resurgence gameplay and more

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 23:02:30 +0000

Star Trek's Yeoman Colt, Laurel Goodwin, has passed away; we've finally got a teaser trailer for Strange New Worlds; gameplay footage of the upcoming Star Trek: Resurgence; and there's a great, one-of-a-kind experience with William Shatner coming to Star Trek: Mission Chicago.

Star Trek Online ships on-screen in Picard! Plus RIP Mitchell Ryan, and Osunsanmi inks overall deal

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 23:52:09 +0000

Star Trek guest star Mitchell Ryan has passed away; Picard adds Star Trek Online ships to its on-screen canon; The Boston Museum of Science is raising money to fund a new statue remembering Leonard Nimoy; and Discovery producer Olatunde Osunsanmi inks an overall deal with CBS Studios.

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So...IS the Kelvin crew returning for Star Trek 4? Plus Prodigy action figures Disco award wins

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 23:44:59 +0000

Questions over the Kelvin crew for Star Trek 4; Playmates Toys announces new Prodigy action figures; and Discovery wins big at the Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards. Plus I'll remind you how you can score a free copy of the new audio drama from Simon and Schuster, Star Trek: Picard: No Man's Land.

Plus, we're remembering Star Trek guest actor Sally Kellerman, who passed away this week.

Kelvin crew confirmed for Star Trek 4! Plus Paramount Global, Professor X, and free stuff!

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 23:22:26 +0000

ViacomCBS is no more, as the company transitions to Paramount Global; J.J. Abrams confirms the Kelvin Timeline crew for Star Trek 4; a peek into the music for Strange New Worlds; and did you see the new Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailer? And if that wasn't enough, details on how you can score a free copy of the new audio drama from Simon and Schuster, Star Trek: Picard: No Man's Land.

Are you ready for some Star Trek?! This week's news, and no football at all

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:32:45 +0000

Saying goodbye to special effects wizard Douglas Trumbull; Out Magazine features the cast of Star Trek: Discovery on a series of special covers; Prodigy producer Aaron J. Waltke spoils season 2; and how you can be a part of Star Trek: Mission Chicago.

Section 31 and Starfleet Academy! Star Trek announcements from the TCAs

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:33:13 +0000

There's a new preview of the upcoming Raffi and Seven audio drama No Man's Land; first-look images of Star Trek: Picard season two; new key art for Strange New Worlds; and TCA announcements for Section 31 and Starfleet Academy. Plus stick around for show and tell and this week's poll!

Janeway makes her debut in Star Trek Online! Plus the future of Picard, and THOSE Playmates toys

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:38:57 +0000

Kate Mulgrew makes her debut in Star Trek Online; speculation about the future of Star Trek: Picard; there's awards and chatter for Trek personalities (Doug Jones and David Gerrold); and Playmates Toys brings back classic Trek action figures. Plus show and tell and this week's poll!

All the new dates for new Star Trek in 2022! Plus award noms, Hallmark gifts and TREK*talks

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 23:59:13 +0000

A roundup of last week's TREK*talks, which raised over $70k for charity; Star Trek: Discovery picks up a couple award nominations (here and here); Hallmark gives us a sneaky peek at its upcoming Star Trek Collection; and of course - alllll the new dates and renewals for Star Trek Universe shows! (Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks and of course Strange New Worlds.)

TREK*talks - Getting Creative II

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:04:28 +0000

Welcome to a very special edition of Daily Star Trek News! This weekend I was asked to host not one but TWO panels at TREK*talks, an 8-hour livestream event to benefit the Hollywood Food Coalition, produced by the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and Roddenberry Podcasts. Overall, the event raised over $60,000 for this great cause.

In this panel, hear from stunt coordinator Dennis "Danger" Madalone, composer Dennis McCarthy, production designer Rick Sternbach, and producer Ronald B. Moore.

To watch the entire event back, and to find out how you can contribute to the Hollywood Food Coalition, just head to trektalks.net.

TREK*talks - Getting Creative I

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:03:08 +0000

In this panel, hear from script supervisor Judi Brown, writer/producer Eric Stillwell, designers Mike and Denise Okuda, and VFX producer Dan Curry.

To watch the entire event back, and to find out how you can contribute to the Hollywood Food Coalition, just head to trektalks.net.

Star Trek 2021: In Memoriam

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

As we draw another year to a close, it's time for us to reflect on those members of the Star Trek family that we've lost this year. These are the people who, in their varying roles in front of and behind the camera, made Star Trek what it is today. Please join us here at Daily Star Trek News in remembering fondly those who left us in 2021.

Spock's ears head to the Smithsonian, LeVar to host the Spelling Bee, and a Star Trek exec exits

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 23:26:47 +0000

Leonard Nimoy's Spock ears are heading to the Smithsonian; LeVar Burton will host next year's spelling bee; and a Star Trek executive producer exits, stage left. Plus special thanks, our holiday schedule, and of course - show and tell and this week's poll.

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Paramount+ is expanding! Plus Nichelle gets and award, Shatner gets a documentary, and more

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 01:31:01 +0000

Nichelle Nichols gets a special award; William Shatner gets a documentary; there's a new Star Trek video game coming to consoles next year; and Paramount+ keeps expanding (here and here). Plus show and tell and this week's poll!

William Shatner attends a fan's wedding, plus Star Trek updates for Discovery, Prodigy and Picard!

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 23:32:04 +0000

This week: updates on the Star Trek Universe including Discovery, Prodigy and Picard; William Shatner goes to a fan's wedding; lifetime achievement awards for the Okudas; brand new tiny starships from Eaglemoss and Hero Collector...and much more! Plus a show and tell/giveaway and this week's poll.

On blindness in Star Trek: Anne's story

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 02:23:25 +0000

Listener Anne and I have been talking about her experiences as a blind Star Trek fan, so I invited her to come on the show. We had a discussion about her experiences, what she thinks about how Star Trek treats disabilities (particularly blindness) and what she would consider a good depiction of blindness in Star Trek. She also told me about what she does to help her enjoy Star Trek as a blind person.

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Star Trek: Discovery, Netflix, LeVar Burton's new show, DS9 in HD...it's a bumper week!

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:39:42 +0000

There's hope yet for a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine HD remaster; a newly-announced theme park in China is getting a Star Trek Land; LeVar Burton is moving on from Jeopardy! in a trivial way...and yes - I will discuss the international incident that is Star Trek: Discovery getting pulled from Netflix mere days before the premiere of season 4.

Gearing up for Star Trek: Discovery S4, Prodigy is going on hiatus, and Star Trek 4 has been delayed

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 23:14:22 +0000

We're gearing up for the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery season 4; we've got new details for the rest of the season of Prodigy; the new Star Trek film has been delayed; and Wil Wheaton's wife Anne reveals details of his serious seizure back in August. Plus show and tell and this week's poll!

The future of Star Trek movies is...animated? Plus Voyager, Marina Sirtis and The Center Seat

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 22:33:24 +0000

Paramount CEO Brian Robbins and Star Trek boss Alex Kurtzman lay out their plans for an animated Star Trek movie; a Voyager fan wows producers with his "ready room"; Marina Sirtis reminisces about her late husband Michael Lamper and the support of her Star Trek: The Next Generation castmates; and I'm letting you in on my latest interview with Brian Volk-Weiss, director of the new docuseries The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek.

Plus, we lost two members of our Star Trek family this week: Richard Evans and William Lucking.

INTERVIEW: The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek director Brian Volk-Weiss

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:42:03 +0000

Brian Volk-Weiss is the founder and CEO of The Nacelle Company, and director of the upcoming documentary series The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek, on The History Channel. We're talking about that show and about his history as a documentarian and mega-Star Trek fan.

You can watch our whole conversation now on YouTube, or check back here soon for a transcript of our conversation. And of course, be sure to catch The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek when it comes out later this week on The History Channel.

Star Trek future, and history: Prodigy and The Center Seat, both new this week

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:33:25 +0000

Star Trek: Prodigy is offering a chance to win a $100 Paramount+ gift card - if you're quick! The Star Trek franchise won a few awards this week (here and here); new docuseries The Center Seat has a premiere date on The History Channel; and John de Lancie has a skeptical chat.

This show was recorded as part of Virtual Trek Con's virtual mini-con series.

Which Soong is Brent Spiner playing next? Plus the $250k phaser rifle, Lower Decks music BTS & more

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:20:38 +0000

Brent Spiner hints at his new character in Star Trek: Picard season 2; a one-of-a-kind prop is going up for auction at an eyewatering price; Lower Decks composer Chris Westlake posts some behind-the-scenes video; and LeVar Burton's got a new book coming out - about imagination.

Chakotay in Star Trek: Prodigy, Strange New Worlds wraps, and oh yeah! Shatner has been to space

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:28:23 +0000

On today's Star Trek news roundup: William Shatner reacts emotionally to his trip to space; Robert Beltran confirms his role in Star Trek: Prodigy; and Anson Mount announces a wrap on Strange New Worlds. Plus Star Trek Online launches a new Halloween event, and we talked to Ian Spelling about Star Trek: A Celebration.

William Shatner goes to space, while SNL lampoons Bezos and Musk! Plus animation news

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 22:24:21 +0000

William Shatner is headed to space; SNL parodies the whole billionaire space race with a new fake Star Trek series; there's a trailer for the upcoming docuseries The Center Seat; some animation news; and a new weekly event you're going to want to check out.

TekWar and Babylon 5 are coming back - what's next? Plus Star Trek Online goes pew per for charity

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 22:11:07 +0000

Star Trek Online is kicking butt at its latest fundraiser; vintage sci-fi is getting a reboot; Star Trek fiction is stronger than ever, and this week's history will take you down a wonderful rabbit hole of comic book art, if you want it to. Plus learn the details of how you can win a copy of The Autobiography of Mr. Spock.

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Star Trek 4 (and more?), the Coda trilogy, and Fleet Command on PC. Plus The Orville S3 premiere!

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 23:25:46 +0000

It's a bumper show as we're catching up on a few stories we missed last week! There's news that there are multiple Star Trek movies in the works; Star Trek: Picard's Michelle Hurd has been honored for basically making the world a better place; there's an epic new Star Trek novel trilogy starting next week; the gaming world is just going gangbusters; AND we finally have a date for The Orville season 3.

INTERVIEW: Chase Masterson on Admiral Leeta's new role in Star Trek Online: Reflections

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

I've got another special guest today on Daily Star Trek News! Here to celebrate the launch of the latest season of Star Trek Online, I'm talking to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Leeta - and now Star Trek Online's Admiral Leeta - Chase Masterson.

We've got plenty to talk about, from her journey with the game, to her charity work with Pop Culture Hero Coalition, and why Star Trek Online fans are helping make a real difference to people in the real world.

Star Trek Day 2021: premiere dates and character reveals! Plus Reading Rainbow and Trek bibles

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 23:33:22 +0000

The biggest news this week comes courtesy of Star Trek Day 2021, but it's not all that happened! Join me to discuss Star Trek: Prodigy, Lower Decks, Discovery, Strange New Worlds and Picard, as well as other stuff like Star Trek bibles, a Reading Rainbow documentary, a new Roddenberry Foundation campaign, and more.

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Star Trek: Picard's Borg Queen, Prodigy's new title sequence and behind the scenes on Voyager doc

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 23:35:47 +0000

The new title sequence from Star Trek: Prodigy has just dropped; there's a new - huge - casting announcement for Star Trek: Picard; we've got a new sneak peek from the upcoming Star Trek: Voyager documentary To The Journey; and in science news, Voyager's Tim Russ is helping NASA detect asteroids.

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Star Trek: Prodigy Villains, The Orville season 3, saying goodbye to Eddie Paskey

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 23:44:48 +0000

We're saying goodbye to Eddie Paskey and Bill Burke; talking about Robert Beltran (and maybe Chakotay?) in Star Trek: Prodigy, as well as John Noble and Jimmi Simpson as new Prodigy villains; The Orville has wrapped season 3; and Star Trek Day is coming on September 8th. I'm rounding up this week's biggest Star Trek news and looking forward at what's coming.

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Not Your Daily Star Trek News - August 23, 2021

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

We're making some changes around here, and we hope you'll come along with us.

Kenneth Mitchell takes the stage at STLV! Plus Star Trek: Discovery and Short Treks props at auction

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Kenneth Mitchell defies ALS with an on-stage appearance at the 55-Year Mission convention in Las Vegas; The Prop Store has teamed up with ViacomCBS to offer official Star Trek: Discovery and Short Treks props at auction; and the answer to this week's Trek trivia.

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McMahan on Lower Decks season 2, plus new Andorian and Cardassian Star Trek wines

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Mike McMahan says that in Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2 "the training wheels are off"; Wines that Rock have released two new Star Trek wines; and the weekend's Star Trek events (spoiler alert: it's pretty much just STLV).

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O'Connell on Star Trek: Lower Decks: it's a "celebration of all things Trek"! Plus Picardo's "sizable" impact on COVID-19 vaccine uptake

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Actor Jerry O'Connell says Star Trek: Lower Decks is a "celebration of all things Trek"; reference book Star Trek Shipyards get a future-looking update; Robert Picardo's free autograph challenge has resulted in a "sizable" uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine; and Star Trek history.

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Rutherford and Tendi in Star Trek: Lower Decks S2! Plus designing Deep Space Nine, and Trek Trivia

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Eugene Cordero and Noël Wells discuss Rutherford and Tendi's relationship in Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2; explore Deep Space 9 and Beyond with the new Designing Starships book from Hero Collector; and B'Elanna Torres stars in this week's Trek Trivia.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S2: "Zero Fs given"! Plus the future of STLV, and Zoe Saldana's new anime

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Tawny Newsome says the new season of Star Trek: Lower Decks is "zero Fs given"; Creation Entertainment's Gary Berman discusses this year's Las Vegas convention, and its future; and Zoe Saldana is making a new anime with streaming service Crunchyroll.

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Star Trek: Prodigy heads to Europe with Paramount+ and Sky! Plus AstroAccess is recruiting disabled people for a zero-G flight

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Paramount+ and Star Trek: Prodigy are coming to Europe thanks to a new deal with Sky; here in the US, however, Star Trek films have jumped to AMC+; Mission: AstroAccess is looking for disabled applicants for their upcoming zero-G flight; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question.

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LeVar Burton is becoming a Tonie! Plus STO Klingon guide, Chase Masterson's new movie, and Star Trek events

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

LeVar Burton is to be immortalized in a Tonie toy...as a rhino! Star Trek Online releases their "Klingon Defense Force Guide"; Chase Masterson and Daniel Hugh Kelly appear in upcoming film Skipping Stones; and this week's mostly virtual Star Trek events.

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New merch for Gene's 100th! Plus STO House United for console, new Star Trek prop medical set, and Trek history

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Celebrate Gene Roddenberry's 100th birthday and support great charities with special centennial merchandise; Star Trek Online releases House United for console, along with a rockin' Klingon song from Mary Chieffo; there's a new high-quality prop replica medical set you're going to want to see; and this week's Trek history.

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COVID-19 protocols as Las Vegas Star Trek convention, LEGO LLAP for Gene's 100th, and honor for town of Vulcan

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Creation Entertainment has put enhanced COVID-19 protocols in place for next week's Las Vegas Star Trek convention; LEGO Master Samuel Hatmaker has created a giant LLAP for Gene Roddenberry's 100th birthday; the town of Vulcan, Alberta wins a special (non-Trek) honor; and this week's Trek trivia.

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Alex Kurtzman has very much NOT been fired! Plus McNeill pitched Captain Proton, and Star Trek internships

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Alex Kurtzman extends his deal with CBS, and we get confirmation of the Section 31 show; Voyager's Robert Duncan McNeill reveals he's pitched "Captain Proton" to Kurtzman's production company; and the details of the two recipients of this year's Star Trek Command Training Program internships.

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New Star Trek Funko POP! vinyls, science adviser Noor wins award, and Year Five comics are nearly at the end

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Funko releases new vinyl POP! figures based on Star Trek: The Original Series; Star Trek science adviser Dr. Mohamed Noor wins the prestigious Friend of Darwin award; comic series Star Trek: Year Five is nearly at its end; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks will premiere internationally 1 day after the US! Plus Picardo bribes for vaccines, Cruz and Rapp run for office

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

International fans will get Star Trek: Lower Decks on Amazon Prime Video with just a day delay; Voyager's Robert Picardo promises autographs in exchange for COVID-19 vaccines; Discovery's Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp are running for union office; and this weekend's (mostly virtual) Star Trek events.

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Anson Mount wraps Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Plus McFadden on TNG family, Wales in Klingon, and history

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Anson Mount announced a wrap on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; Gates McFadden reflects on her TNG "family" and Dr. Crusher's future; one fan lobbies for Wales to be recognized in Klingon; and a little Star Trek history.

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LeVar Burton on hosting Jeopardy! Plus Paris in Picard S1? And Tooning Out fake Star Trek series

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

LeVar Burton shares his thoughts on hosting Jeopardy!; Robert Duncan McNeill reveals he was asked to be in Star Trek: Picard season 1; Tooning Out the News gives us the new fake Star Trek shows; and this week's Trek trivia.

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New Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2 and Star Trek: Prodigy trailers! Plus a commemorative Tom Paris plate

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

We're catching up from last week's big Comic-Con@Home double-panel, with trailers from Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: Prodigy; plus news of a new commemorative Star Trek plate featuring the one and only Tom Paris.

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Kurtzman is (or was!) optimistic about Star Trek's Section 31 show; plus Chicago convention ticket info, and trivia

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek boss Alex Kurtzman is (or at least was) "very optimistic" about a Section 31 show; Star Trek: Mission Chicago releases ticket information for their 2022 convention; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question.

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Anson Mount wants to help dogs, Star Trek style! Plus Doug Jones on Captain Saru

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Doug Jones reflects on his time in the captain's chair in Star Trek: Discovery season 3; Anson Mount is looking for ideas to help dogs, with a Star Trek twist; and this week's events - with two BIG ONES you won't want to miss.

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Star Trek-inspired recipes from fan blog The Captain's Table! Plus, win a cruise from Eaglemoss, and a little Trek history

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Find out about Star Trek-inspired recipes from fan blog The Captain's Table; Eaglemoss announces their Summer of Trek sweepstakes with a grand prize cabin on the 2022 Star Trek cruise; and this week's Star Trek history.

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William Shatner doesn't think humanity will reach a Star Trek future. Plus details on our latest giveaway, and more!

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

William Shatner doesn't think the human race will reach a Star Trek future; Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds make use of an LED wall for "location" shooting; details of our latest giveaway for Discovery season three on Blu-ray; and this week's Trek trivia.

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Star Trek goes mini with Nanoforce Army Builder sets! Plus Space Catte Grudge's new book cover

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

It's a merch-a-palooza: Star Trek goes mini with upcoming Nanoforce Army Builder mini-figures; and get a look at the cover of the upcoming The Book of Grudge, featuring everyone's favorite Space Catte from Star Trek: Discovery.

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Jonathan Frakes on Maine and PanCAN, plus Playmates Star Trek toys, raising money for #Insulin4All, and more

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes talks about his love for Maine and his personal work with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; toymaker Playmates announces a new licensing deal with Star Trek; Discovery's Noah Averbach-Katz celebrates raising $12k for diabetes charity T1 International; and the answer to Tuesday's Trek trivia.

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Emmy nominations for Lower Decks and Discovery! Plus Star Trek IV in theaters, and IDIC Podcast Festival

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

The Star Trek Universe has earned 5 Emmy nominations across Lower Decks and Discovery; Fathom Events is bringing Star Trek IV to theaters for its 35th anniversary; and the weekend's one BIG event that you can't miss.

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WandaVision director Shakman to helm next Star Trek film! Plus new Lower Decks S2 teaser

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Emmy-nominated WandaVision director Matt Shakman is set to direct the next Star Trek film for J.J. Abrams; Mariner and Boimler are up to no good in the latest Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2 teaser; and this week's Star Trek history.

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Marina Sirtis on escorting Prince Charles to a Star Trek premiere! Plus Nichelle Nichols to visit Federation HQ

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Nichelle Nichols is heading to Ohio later this year for the christening of the upgraded headquarters of the International Federation of Trekkers; Marina Sirtis recounts the time she escorted Prince Charles to the premiere of Star Trek: First Contact; and this week's Trek trivia.

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Anson Mount hints that fans will be "very excited" about Strange New Worlds! Plus Star Trek: The Motion Picture gets an upgrade

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

The Star Trek Universe is heading to Comic-Con@Home with panels for Prodigy and Lower Decks; Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Edition is getting a 4K upgrade; and Anson Mount hints that fans will be "very excited" about the season finale of Strange New Worlds.

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A toilet paper tube Enterprise, in Shawn's Star Trek Story

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In Shawn's first encounter with Star Trek, he made off with an Enterprise model made of toilet paper tubes and toothpicks. Things have moved on since then, but he never lost interest in the show. This is Shawn's Star Trek Story.

Mohamed remembers when we used to be explorers, in his Star Trek Story

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

What drew Mohamed into Star Trek was its exploration of all things unfamiliar. Now he explores the Star Trek community and all it has to offer. This is Mohamed's Star Trek Story.

Can you be born a Star Trek fan? Maybe so, in Zach's Star Trek Story

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Zach's mom watched Star Trek on the day he was born, and now he's a huge fan. Coincidence? Who knows. This is Zach's Star Trek Story.

Finding a lost fandom, in Evan's Star Trek Story

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Evan was an early Star Trek fan who put his fandom "in the closet" because of peer pressure. Decades later, he found a new approach, and now enjoys analyzing the show with the community. This is Evan's Star Trek Story.

Jack and T - Star Trek Stories from Daily Star Trek News

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Today we meet Jack and T, the newest members of the Daily Star Trek News team. This is their Star Trek Stories! (Oh yeah, and a bit of trivia, too.)

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John Erman, "The Empath" director, has passed away. Plus upcoming Star Trek events

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Award-winning director John Erman has passed away at the age of 85; and a bumper list of events - covering the next TWO weeks.

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Star Trek illustrator Rob DeHart on queer representation, plus the Air Force Academy hands out Takei's book

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

StarTrek.com's artist Rob DeHart talks about queer representation in Star Trek; the U.S. Air Force Academy hands out George Takei's memoir They Called Us Enemy to cadets; and this week in Star Trek history.

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Dave Bautista was "born to be a Klingon" in Star Trek! Plus LeVar Burton's new MasterClass, and Trek trivia

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista says he was "born to be a Klingon"; LeVar Burton announces a new MasterClass all about "The Power of Storytelling"; and this week's Star Trek trivia.

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Star Trek's Marina Sirtis on America: "I can't be in that country anymore." Plus more gender-inclusive awards coming to the Emmys

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek: The Next Generation star Marina Sirtis talks to The Big Issue about why she left America, among other things; and the Television Academy has announced rule changes to allow more gender-inclusive options for the Emmy awards.

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Star Trek x Dr. Seuss mashup book is boldly going nowhere! Plus Picard's Ressikan flute is going up for sale

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

The Star Trek and Dr. Seuss mashup Oh, the Places You'll Boldly Go! goes nowhere after the Supreme Court knocks it back; you can own a piece of Star Trek history as Picard's Ressikan flute goes up for auction; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question.

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Alex Kurtzman on the "incredible opportunity" of the Star Trek franchise; plus trans pride in Star Trek Online

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Alex Kurtzman talks to The Pod Directive about the "incredible opportunity" of the Star Trek franchise; Star Trek Online celebrates a "Transcendent Summer" on Risa; and this week's Star Trek events.

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Star Trek guest actor Joanne Linville has passed away at 93. Plus Jason Isaacs on Prime Lorca; and Trek history

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Joanne Linville, Star Trek's Romulan Commander from "The Enterprise Incident" has passed away at the age of 93; Jason Isaacs reiterates he'd still like to be Prime Lorca for the right story; and this week in Star Trek history.

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New Star Trek: Prodigy artwork! Plus Jeff Russo conducts Discovery music; and this week's trivia

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek releases new Prodigy environmental art, perfect for Zoom or desktop backgrounds; composer Jeff Russo conducts music from Star Trek: Discovery and more for Deadline's inaugural Sound and Screen event; and this week's Trek trivia.

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A "John Oliver" approach to Star Trek? Plus Playmobil's BIG new Enterprise

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Gates McFadden says the upcoming docuseries The Center Seat takes "a John Oliver" approach to Star Trek; and toymaker Playmobil goes BIG with their upcoming U.S.S. Enterprise playset.

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Celebrate Sally Ride with the National Air and Space Museum! Plus, mourning the loss of Star Trek guest Lisa Banes

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Celebrate the first American woman in space by joining the National Air and Space Museum's #ShineLikeSally event; we're mourning the loss of actor Lisa Banes after a tragic hit-and-run accident; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question.

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Q and Picard look stylish in new Star Trek: Picard teaser! Plus Burton, Spiner and Frakes for Fleet Command

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

There's a new Star Trek: Picard teaser out, and apparently, time's broken again; LeVar Burton, Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes join Star Trek Fleet Command in a trailer for their new event; and this week's virtual Star Trek events.

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Swink, Shimerman and Frakes share stories at PanCAN Voices in Action. Plus Star Trek matte paintings for auction

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman and Jonathan Frakes share their stories at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's "Voices in Action" event; Heritage Auctions is offering up Star Trek matte paintings next month; and this week's Star Trek history.

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Meet the faces and voices of Star Trek: Prodigy! Plus LeVar Burton Park celebrates 2 years; and Trek trivia

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek: Prodigy introduces its voice cast and gives us some details about the main characters; LeVar Burton celebrates two years of the California park named after him; and this week's Trek Trivia!

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June events in Star Trek Timelines, and a musical homage to LeVar Burton

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek Timelines is busy this month with three new events, celebrating Players' Choice Month, Pride Month and Captain Picard Day; and new album Black to the Future pays homage to a certain Star Trek: The Next Generation star. (HINT: it's LeVar Burton!)

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Star Trek: Discovery's Gray Tal will be "truly seen" in S4! Plus Trek-themed multitools, and trivia

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek: Discovery's trans character Gray Tal will be "truly seen" in season 4; you can be your own Chief Engineer with new Star Trek-themed multi-tools; and the answer to this week's Trek trivia.

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Orion prosthetics? "Deceptively difficult"! Plus, Mulgrew's new role in The First Lady, and Star Trek events

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Glenn Hetrick says the Orion prosthetics on Star Trek: Discovery were "deceptively difficult"; Kate Mulgrew is set to portray Michelle Obama's former Chief of Staff in Showtime drama The First Lady; and a rundown of upcoming Star Trek events.

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Tawny Newsome is recording for Star Trek: Lower Decks season 3! Plus troublesome Comic-Con child guidelines, and Trek history

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Tawny Newsome shares an Insta selfie while doing voice work for Star Trek: Lower Decks; San Diego Comic-Con confuses parents with new child badge guidelines for 2022; and this week in Star Trek history.

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DS9 guest star Clarence Williams III has passed; plus 1982 documentary crowdfunding, and Star Trek trivia

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

We're saying goodbye to Clarence Williams III, star of The Mod Squad and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine guest star; crowdfunding kicks off for 1982: The Greatest Geek Year!, a documentary covering, among others, The Wrath of Khan in time for its 40th anniversary; and this week's Trek trivia.

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Wil Wheaton on Wesley Crusher's gay appeal in Star Trek! Plus new ad-supported Paramount+ tier

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Paramount+ offers a new lower-priced, ad-supported subscription option; Wil Wheaton kicks off Pride by acknowledging Wesley Crusher's gay appeal; and Canada's CTV confirms it will carry Star Trek: Prodigy and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

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Stars fight hate on a "Trek For Equality"! Plus McNamara exits Paramount+, and Star Trek trivia

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

40 Star Trek actors and artists stand against hate in the "Trek For Equality"; Julie McNamara exits Paramount+ as Head of Programming; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question.

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Rebecca Romijn on Strange New Worlds Easter eggs! Plus Discovery VFX, and Star Trek events

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Rebecca Romijn teases Easter eggs in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; VFX supervisor Jason Zimmerman talks about a balance of style in Star Trek: Discovery; and the weekend's Star Trek events.

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Tig Notaro is cooler than you (sorry)! Plus a Trek-themed musical; trivia and history; and a Star Trek Online giveaway!

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Tig Notaro proves she's cooler than anyone, even you; Star Trek gets musical with "Arena Gorn Superstar"; a bumper day of both trivia AND history; and how you can win some cool Star Trek Online gear - including a teeny-tiny bat'leth!

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BTS invented the Vulcan salute!? Plus Doug Drexler on his award-winning career, and Star Trek trivia

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

BTS lets us in on the real origin of the Vulcan hand salute; award-winning designer Doug Drexler reflects on his career with Star Trek and beyond; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question.

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Wilson Cruz to speak at Frameline Film Festival; FanSets 9-pin Star Trek emoji set; plus events

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Wilson Cruz is tapped to appear on a panel at next month's Frameline LGBT Film Festival; pin makers FanSets have released a collection of Star Trek emoji-insired pins; and the weekend's Star Trek events.

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Star Trek Online releases House United! Plus George Takei on Japanese American internment camps, and Trek history

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek Online releases House United, their latest update bringing an end to the Klingon Civil War; George Takei remembers his time in Japanese American internment camps; and Star Trek history.

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McMahan on wanting Wesley back for Star Trek: Lower Decks! Plus Picardo's new film, and Trek trivia

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek: Lower Decks showrunner Mike McMahan talks about wanting Wesley back for the series; Robert Picardo will be featured in bonus content for upcoming COVID-19 anthology film After Masks; and this week's Trek Trivia.

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Jack Quaid on Superman: "it's a gift". Plus Shazad Latif on Section 31, and review of Star Trek: Lower Decks

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek: Lower Decks actor Jack Quaid talks about his new role as Superman; Shazad Latif doesn't know much about the Section 31 show; and a review of Star Trek: Lower Decks, now out on Blu-ray.

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Levar Burton voices AI Barclay in Nancy Drew! Plus George Takei reads poetry with piano, and Star Trek trivia

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

LeVar Burton voices Tom Swift's AI sidekick Barclay in a possible Nancy Drew spinoff; George Takei and pianist Fabio Banegas collaborate on a new album combining poetry and classical piano; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question.

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IDW announces Star Trek: The Mirror War year-long comic event! Plus upcoming Trek events

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek actors Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman and Kitty Swink are set to host the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's Voices in Action event; IDW announces their upcoming year-long Mirror Universe comic event; and this week's Star Trek events - and there are a lot!

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S2: expect "amazing legacy cameos"! Plus, LeVar Burton's new book club, and Trek history

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek: Lower Decks showrunner Mike McMahan teases "amazing legacy cameos" in the show's second season; LeVar Burton launches a book club on new reading platform Fable; and this week's Star Trek history.

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Star Trek: Discovery S4 nears the end! Plus new IDIC Podcast Festival from Women at Warp; and trivia

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Star Trek: Discovery is nearing the end of season 4 production; Women at Warp announce a new podcast festival celebrating diverse voices; and this week's Trek Trivia.

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Quoting Gene Roddenberry, Paramount+ down under, and Star Trek: Lower Decks GIVEAWAY!

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Roddenberry Entertainment is celebrating the run-up to Gene Roddenberry's 100th birthday with a new podcast full of Gene's best quotes; there's good news for Trek fans down under as Paramount+ is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand on August 11th; and details on how YOU can win a copy of Star Trek: Lower Decks season one on Blu-ray.

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Leonard Nimoy's family helps promote COVID-19 vaccine. Plus Norman Lloyd passes, and Star Trek events and trivia

Fri, 14 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

The Nimoy family teams up with L.A. Care Health Plan to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations; Star Trek guest actor Norman Lloyd has passed away at the age of 106; this week's virtual Star Trek events; and of course, the answer to this week's Trek trivia.

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