But i think in the face of that we all held him in our hearts so much more fully. Star trek beyond wants to remind you why you love star trek vox. Star trek beyond wants to remind you why you love star. William shatner reflects on 50 years of star trek bill keveney.
Nearly 50 years after its debut, the star trek universe includes six television. Star trek came first with a television debut in 1966. With the release of star trek beyond and the 50th anniversary of star trek, it seems every media outlet has done a ranking of the films from worst to best. The one with the whales was the highestgrossing star trek film. What were the chances in 1938 that superman would still be around 81 years later. The kirkera part of star trek generations is set 78 years before 2371 established by way of an onscreen caption, thus is set in 2293 and soon after star trek vi the gap between the 1986 film star trek iv. But it was very nice to see jeri ryan up in that mix. The first television series, simply called star trek and now referred to as the original series, debuted in 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc.
Editor should be vaporized and a new one beamed in for a better edition. Most of the original cast performed the voices of their characters from the original series, and some of the writers who worked on the original series returned. Over the years, star trek became a pop culture institution because fans demanded it. Aug 30, 2016 william shatner reflects on 50 years of star trek bill keveney. I think star trek, in general, has been about individual rights, said brent spiner in the panel, which is available on youtube.
Picard is the eighth series in the franchise that is set 18 years after the end of. Every star trek movie ranked from worst to best star trek, which first aired on sept. Words at the ends of scenes changes were chopped off. This 2hour documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary through interviews with cast and crew members from every television series and the original films. The star trek myth is a lot like the superman myth. Kino visits a science fiction exhibition, meets a fan making his own star trek films, and looks at the new film. Celebrate 50 years of star trek with the 100city concert tour. Donna murphy and patrick stewart in the film star trek. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created. Trekkies celebrate 50 years of star trek film dw 08. It followed the voyages of the starship uss enterprise on its five year mission, the purpose of which was to explore strange new. Star trek ultimate voyage rediscover 50 years of star trek. Star trek premieres on nbc, a lowstakes gamble that executives hope will pay off by bolstering the show with its juggernaut, aceinthehole leadin. Interviews and panel discussions were not well blended.
After 50 years of trek can the star trek universe be saved. And today, star trek formally celebrates its 50th birthday, as the original star trek series debuted its first episode, the man trap, on. Though and there came a day is not media outlet, i feel compelled to join in as we reach the end of our star trek at 50 years countdown were literally weeks away from the anniversary of the airing of. Star trek has been around for over 50 years, but weve attempted to create a cohesive timeline of the major events across tv shows and movies. This is the unauthorized, uncensored and unbelievable true story behind the making of a pop culture phenomenon. As long as there are two, four, six or eight of them, it doesnt matter. The second star trek episode ever telecast on september 15, 1966, charlie x guest stars robert walker jr. Even after the success of star wars, i was always a star trek guy. After 50 years of trek and the lackluster reaction to the latest star trek film, star trek. Pegg, known for his work on comedy spaced and shaun of the dead, also has a. For the proud accomplishment of lasting half a century, a 50th anniversary is golden. Thank you, uwilliamshatneri grew up with the next generation, but it was your chemistry with the cast of the original that made me a fan of all star trek.
Star trek, the sciencefiction show about the crew of the starship enterprise, premiered 50 years ago today on nbc, spawning a cult following and decades of spinoffs. Star trek tells us, oh yeah, dont worry, there will be a future, and itll be beautiful and colorful and therell be great people who treat people with respect and dignity. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Sep 08, 2016 today marks the 50th anniversary of star trek something i can personally say i dint enjoy when i was little like star wars and of cores doctor who but i have grown to really enjoy it. We spoke with a dozen former cast members about which trek tech. Today marks the 50th anniversary of star trek something i can personally say i dint enjoy when i was little like star wars and of cores doctor who but i have grown to really enjoy it. Beyond, is the star trek franchise exhausted, or can the star trek universe be saved. Film star trek star trek 2009 star trek spock star trek movies star trek tos star wars star trek quotes spock quotes film. Marina had a completely different experience describing her. I imagine 50 years ago, you may have not had any idea that it would still be so popular so many years on, but ill bet people will still be watching you and the original cast 100 years.
Ive always been more of a star wars guy than a star trek one, but i. What are the chances that star trek will last another 50 years. I was eight years old when i saw the first film in its opening run in the theatre. The animated series to differentiate it from the liveaction series, was produced by filmation, and ran for two seasons from 1973 to 1974. Star trek beyond wants to remind you why you love star trek its a joyful voyage through 50 years of the franchises history. With more than 50 years worth of episodes and still counting, movies, books, games, comics, spinoffs galore and countless references in movies and pop culture over the last half a century, star trek truly has been one of the most influential creations of our time. Since its arrival in 1966, star trek has amassed an incredible following of loyal and dedicated fans.
Sep 08, 2016 over the years, star trek became a pop culture institution because fans demanded it. Sep 04, 2016 after 50 years of trek and the lackluster reaction to the latest star trek film, star trek. Abrams is an incisive, noholdsbarred oral history telling the story of postoriginal series star trek, told exclusively by the people who were there, in their own words sharing the inside scoops theyve never told before, unveiling the oftentimes shocking true. This documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of star trek, providing interviews with cast and crew members about the series legacy, as well as the last filmed interview with leonard nimoy. It is not hyperbole to say that when it comes to motion picture special effects, douglas trumbull is one of the most important names of the past 50 years. As long as there are two, four, six or eight of them, it doesnt. Among that attention are two books that claim to be the complete, uncensored, unauthorized oral history of star trek. Their support often allowed roddenberrys vision to triumph over the objections of clueless tv or film executives. Star trek, through five soon to be six liveaction tv series, movies, countless tiein books and other media and many, many conventions has emerged in the last half century as one of the most beloved american pop culture brands in existence. Sep 08, 2016 its impact is underrecognized, but in 50 years of star trek, the series represents some of the franchises boldest storytelling. Nasa and star trek have been crossing paths for 50 years. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Aug 25, 2016 with the release of star trek beyond and the 50th anniversary of star trek, it seems every media outlet has done a ranking of the films from worst to best.
It followed the voyages of the starship uss enterprise on its fiveyear mission, the purpose of which was to. The fiftyyear mission is a noholdsbarred oral history of five decades of star trek, told. Why the inner light is the magnum opus of star trek. List of star trek films and television series wikipedia.
It deserves a celebratory toast for any species in any part of the galaxy, and in the latest trek film, fans get a fun tip of the glass after a fashion. Its also notable for containing leonard nimoys last interview. We watched that first episode together, and then every new episode after, through the end of tng in 1994 and well into the deep space nine and voyager years, until i left for college in 1998. Oct 11, 2016 50 years of star trek comes to south jersey. The women of star trek touch on 50 years of the franchise startrekny 2016. Here are some milestones from the franchises 50year history.
This is part 1 of a 9 part video series i did called star trek 50 great years. Featuring star trek s groundbreaking musical achievements performed by a live symphony orchestra and the most iconic star trek film and tv moments beaming onto a 40foot wide screen. It is not hyperbole to say that when it comes to motion picture special effects, douglas trumbull is one. Now that it is star treks 50th anniversary year, the show is getting a lot of attention. The answer to this question requires a look at what star trek has been, what it is now and what it can be in the years to come. Sep 04, 2017 the second star trek episode ever telecast on september 15, 1966, charlie x guest stars robert walker jr. Cast members spill insider tales of epic adlibs, favorite captains. Jul 12, 2017 star trek tells us, oh yeah, dont worry, there will be a future, and itll be beautiful and colorful and therell be great people who treat people with respect and dignity. After 50 years the star trek universe is still as popular as ever. While ive said in the past im more of star wars fan than a star trek fan, i still love the star trek franchise. Star trek celebrates 50 years with special fan event. That instalment, the feature film star trek beyond, saw a significant cut in audiences compared with the two films that preceded it, even during this.
Good enough for six tv series one animated and 12 feature films, with another film, star trek beyond. The wholly unexpected, globestraddling success of star wars gave it a. Though and there came a day is not media outlet, i feel compelled to join in as we reach the end of our star trek at 50 years countdown were literally weeks away from the anniversary of the airing of the first episode of the. Beyond, director justin lins action packed entry in paramount pictures feature film franchise, captain kirk chris pine and bones. Below is a complete list of star trek films made by major hollywood.
Star trek stars celebrate 50 years of hope at comiccon. The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. Star trek turns 50 today, and a few months after that i will turn 37, the age my father was in 1987 the night star trek. Over the last fifty years, america has been fascinated by star trek since it first aired in september of 1966.
The panel was commemorating the 50th anniversary of star trek. For 50 years, the star trek franchise has made history with its vision of the future. From miniskirts and memes to reallife tech, were celebrating the little scifi show that became an enduring. The leading trio of the enterprise embodied three types of. Star trek has spent 50 years indulging in the wonders of space, but the hugo awardwinning episode the inner light explores the wonders of everyday life. Star trek ultimate voyage rediscover 50 years of star. The star trek canon includes the original series, an animated series, six spinoff television series, and thirteen films. A few years ago if youd told me we were heading for a star trek overload, id have laughed but somehow, with the new announcement that the chris pinestarring film series is adding. Star trek movies and tv shows are there too many in. Pegg, known for his work on comedy spaced and shaun of the dead, also has a role in the movie as scotty. The original star trek series debuted in 1966 and has spawned five tv series spinoffs and a dozen feature films, with an upcoming one from paramount arriving in 2016. Aug 19, 2019 what are the chances that star trek will last another 50 years.
The motion pictures 40th anniversary, we speak with douglas trumbull, the oscarnominated vfx supervisor. Simon pegg cowrote the new film, star trek beyond, after the original writer pulled out. To cover up that fact, the camera angles and shadows had to be perfectly aligned. New trailer and movie details unveiled, plus late franchise star leonard nimoy honored. What are the chances that star trek will last another 50.