Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless prospects of a utopian future like “Star Trek.”
Next yr the sprawling franchise will add extra exhibits, Lego units and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its sixtieth anniversary.
The hefty lineup of “fan-centric” celebrations was introduced by the franchise on its 59th anniversary Monday, often known as Star Trek Day. The tasks are the primary wave, Paramount stated in its announcement.
“The 60th anniversary celebrates “Space for Everybody,” extending an open invitation to rejoice the longer term that “Star Trek” aspires to — a way forward for HOPE, a way forward for EXPLORATION and a future the place we rise to the problem to BE BOLD,” the announcement learn.
The sci-fi franchise started with the TV collection created by Gene Roddenberry that debuted in 1966 and has since sprawled right into a multi-billion dollar cultural phenomenon.
Today, followers, often known as Trekkies, have loved numerous films, spinoff exhibits and video video games primarily based on the unique collection.
Set within the Milky Way a pair hundred years sooner or later, the collection adopted the crew behind the starship USS Enterprise. Their journey led them to, “boldy go where no man has gone before,” as William Shatner, who performed Captain James T Kirk, famously stated on the prime of each episode.
The yearlong celebration will kick off on New Year’s Day, with a float within the Rose Parade in California. The float “will reflect values of hope, inclusivity, exploration and unity,” the franchise representatives wrote in a press release.
The float may also function the upcoming new collection “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” set to launch in early 2026 on Paramount+. The present will middle on a gaggle of younger cadets who navigate the obligations of changing into Starfleet officers all of the whereas juggling new friendships, love pursuits and enemies.
Paramount gave a primary look of the present, which stars actors Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti, throughout a Comic-Con occasion in late July.
The franchise additionally introduced “Star Trek: Scout” a brand new authentic, animated YouTube-first collection. Created by Nickelodeon Digital Studio in affiliation with CBS Studio, the present is the primary preschool extension of the franchise. It follows three 8-year-old mates as they prepare to develop into future Starfleet Explorers.
The first two episodes of the 20-episode run have been launched Monday, and the remainder will roll out into the following yr.
A brand new scripted podcast, “Star Trek: Khan” additionally launched its first episode Monday. New episodes will air weekly and chronicle Khan’s descent into the long-lasting villain launched within the 1982 movie “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.”
Following the longstanding success of Lego partnerships with comparable franchises like “Star Wars,” the corporate will companion with Paramount for the primary time to convey “Star Trek” to life.
The franchise and the Lego firm “have strong shared values of imagination, exploration and building a better tomorrow, making this an ideal partnership for fans of all ages,” the assertion learn.
A “Star Trek” cruise will set sail in late February “filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in celebration of the franchise’s 60th anniversary,” in accordance with the assertion. Various “Star Trek” actors, together with Shatner and Walter Koenig, will be a part of the voyage.
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