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Cirroc Lofton and Wil Wheaton have admiration for each other

On his recent podcast “The 7th Rule”, Cirroc Lofton who portrayed Captain Sisko’s (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) son Jake Sisko – along with his co-host Ryan T. Husk, interviewed Wil Wheaton who portrayed Dr. Beverly Crusher's (Star Trek: The Nex Generation) son Wesley Crusher. It was exciting to see these two former child actors who portrayed children in space while going through puberty in the adult world of Starfleet regulations, space travel, aliens, and adolescent drama.

Lofton congratulated Wheaton for “pioneering the space of the young kids in space…you paved the way in space for young men.” Wesley followed up by reflecting when a fan questioned him about Jake Sisko at a ComiCon “I kind of feel like Wesley Crusher crawled so that Jake Sisko could walk, so that Adira Tal from Star Trek Discovery could fly…”

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Star Trek: Voyager got the movie fans wanted and financed. Produced by David Zappone's 455 Films, To The Journey: Looking Back At Star Trek: Voyager premiered at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on November 7, 2024, and at Symphony Space in New York City on November 11. To The Journey screened for backers of the retrospective documentary's Indiegogo campaign, which raised over $1.2 million, making it the most successful Indiegogo fundraiser of all time.

The flagship series of the United Paramount Network (Upn), Star Trek: Voyager ran for seven seasons from 1995-2001. To The Journey will be released in 2025 to mark Voyager's 25th anniversary. Unlike Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager did not transition into feature films. However, Voyager delivered several two-part episodes throughout its seven seasons, which were TV movies in their own right. To The Journey's bi-coastal premieres was a chance for Voyager's most loyal fans to see it on the big screen.

I worked alongside Dan Jeannotte all day Saturday at Stlv: Trek to Vegas and had a blast. Getting to know Dan personally, I gained even more respect for him beyond his role as Sam Kirk on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. I also had exclusive interviews with Christina Chong, Ethan Peck, and Jess Bush at Stlv.

I loved working with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Dan Jeannotte at Creation Entertainment's Stlv: Trek to Vegas. Dan plays Lt. Sam Kirk, the mustachioed older brother of Lt. James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley), on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Jeannotte is also well-known for his roles as Brandon Russell in Good Witch, James Stuart in Reign on The CW, and the various Hallmark movies he starred in, as well as voicing Arno Dorian in the Assassin's Creed: Unity video game. I attended Stlv as a fan and to cover the con for Screen Rant,...

Walter Koenig is not impressed with how Star Trek Generations handled Captain James T. Kirk's death. The actor best known for portraying Pavel Chavek in several Star Trek shows and movies slammed the decision to give Captain Kirk an unheroic death in the 1994 sci-fi movie.

Koenig recently appeared on the Star Trek podcast, The 7th Rule (via Screen Rant), to review the Star Trek: The Original Series Season 2 episode, "The Doomsday Machine," with hosts Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk. During the conversation, Koenig touched on how Commodore Matt Decker (portrayed by guest star William Windom) received a more heroic death than William Shatner's Captain Kirk did in Generations. "It makes me think [of] Star Trek: The Next Generations first movie the way they wrote off Captain Kirk was, I think, just unforgivable," the actor stated. "He should have died trying to save the ship He dies on a bridge or something,...

Walter Koenig criticizes Captain Kirk's death in Star Trek Generations on The 7th Rule podcast. Koenig praises William Windom's performance in Star Trek: The Original Series' "The Doomsday Machine." Koenig believes Captain Kirk should have had a heroic ending.

Walter Koenig calls the way Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) died in Star Trek Generations "unforgivable". Koenig reprised Pavel Chekov in the opening scene of Star Trek Generations, and, like William Shatner, it was the last time Walter canonically portrayed his iconic Star Trek character. Koenig currently joins The 7th Rule podcast for a monthly review of Star Trek: The Original Series episodes with hosts Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk.

On The 7th Rule podcast's review of Star Trek: The Original Series season 2, episode 6, "The Doomsday Machine", Cirroc Lofton, Ryan T. Husk, and Walter Koenig were impressed with guest star William Windom, who played Commodore Matt Decker.

Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 premieres on July 1st, leaving room for more seasons or a movie. Co-executive producer Aaron J. Waltke says potential Prodigy feature film ideas have been discussed since 2019. Nickelodeon and CBS hinted at a possible movie before the show's release.

The possibility of a Star Trek: Prodigy movie is addressed by co-executive producer Aaron J. Waltke. Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 premieres Monday, July 1st, on Netflix, with all 20 brand-new episodes releasing on the same day. Waltke previously stated that Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 wraps up the saga that began in season 1, but the ending leaves the door open for more. While fans hope this could mean Netflix ordering Star Trek: Prodigy season 3, an animated feature film is also a possibility.

Aaron J. Waltke was a guest on Virtual Trek Con's Star Trek and Chill podcast, and host Ryan T. Husk asked him about a report from Screen Rant...

Elizabeth Dennehy shares that the actors had no clue how Tng's iconic episode would be resolved. Dennehy and Jonathan Frakes had to play multiple facets of their characters' relationship due to the uncertainty. Shelby's role as Riker's First Officer added complexity, as the actors pondered if she was a hero or a villain.

Star Trek: The Next Generation's greatest Borg episode, "The Best of Both Worlds", was also a cliffhanger for the actors, says Elizabeth Dennehy. As the smart and ambitious Commander Shelby, Dennehy was one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's most memorable guest stars. A Borg expert, Shelby was a rival to Commander Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes). Yet Shelby became Riker's First Officer when he took command of the USS Enterprise-d after Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) was assimilated by the Borg.

Elizabeth Dennehy appeared on The 7th Rule hosted by Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk...

Warning: This Article Contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 8 - "Labyrinths"

Star Trek: Discovery's "Labyrinths" introduces Hy'Rell, the first Efrosian with a name and female identity in franchise history. Writers Lauren Wilkinson and Eric J. Robbins discussed the creation of Hy'Rell in detail on The 7th Rule podcast. Hy'Rell's role in the power struggle for the Progenitors' treasure map adds depth to the intergalactic library storyline in season 5.

Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 8, "Labyrinths", introduced Hy'Rell (Elena Juatco), and writer Eric J. Robbins explains how Hy'Rell is a history-making member of her alien race, the Efrosians. Hy'Rell is an archivist at the Eternal Gallery and Archive, a fantastic intergalactic library where the final clue to the Progenitors' ancient treasure is hidden. Hy'Rell and the Eternal Gallery are caught in the power struggle between Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery and the Breen for the completed Progenitors' treasure map.

Warning: This Article Contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5

Elias Toufexis praised Sonequa Martin-Green as the best number one on a call sheet he's ever worked with on Star Trek: Discovery. Toufexis's character L'ak, revealed to be the Breen Scion, died in episode 7 of season 5, marking his exit from Star Trek: Discovery. Toufexis also expressed pride in his work on the show, particularly his characters Moll and L'ak, and praised Doug Jones' performance as Captain Saru on The 7th Rule podcast.

Star Trek: Discovery series lead Sonequa Martin-Green is "the best number one on a call sheet" Elias Toufexis has ever worked with. Toufexis plays L'ak, who, along with his lover Moll (Eve Harlow), is one of Star Trek: Discovery season 5's main adversaries. Huge revelations about L'ak were dropped in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 7, "Erigah": L'ak is the Breen Scion and is directly in line to become the Breen Emperor.

Star Trek Online: Unparalleled brings back Denise Crosby as Captain Sela, continuing the Mirror Universe Borg storyline. Players must work with Captain Sela and Aetherian ally Captain Grendat-Bex to defend against the Borg threat. The new season features a gender/race change feature, event, and updates to the Infinity Lockbox in the upcoming launch.

Star Trek: The Next Generation's Denise Crosby returns in Star Trek Online: Unparalleled! Arc Games and Cryptic Studios announced today that Star Trek Online: Unparalleled, the 32nd season of their long-running free-to-play Star Trek Mmorpg, will launch on May 28, 2024, for PC and on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on June 19, 2024. Star Trek Online: Unparalleled continues the Mirror Universe Borg and Aetherian story content from the prior season and features a new event, a gender/race change feature, and updates to the Infinity Lockbox.

Star Trek Online: Unparalleled brings back Star Trek: The Next Generation's Denise Crosby to voice Captain Sela,...

Walter Koenig points out missing moment in Star Trek episode "Mirror, Mirror" where Kirk does not hold Chekov after he's hurt. Koenig shares "I was there" insights on Star Trek episodes almost 60 years later on The 7th Rule podcast. In "Mirror, Mirror", Chekov is knocked out without Kirk touching him.

Walter Koenig points out a missing moment from Star Trek: The Original Series' classic "Mirror, Mirror" episode. Koenig joined Star Trek in season 2 as Ensign Pavel Chekov, a role he reprised in 7 Star Trek movies. Having not seen the Star Trek episodes he starred in since they aired in the 1960s, Koenig now reviews Star Trek: The Original Series on The 7th Rule podcast, lending his invaluable "I was there" insight to the episodes almost 60 years later.

Star Trek: The Original Series season 2, episode 4, "Mirror, Mirror" introduced the Mirror Universe. Walter Koenig was quick to inform The 7th Rule hosts...

Walter Koenig praises William Shatner's humor on set, emphasizing his gratitude for the opportunity to work on Star Trek. Koenig highlights Shatner's ability to make everyone laugh, showcasing a more congenial and lighthearted side to the actor. Koenig shares a funny moment where Shatner repeatedly blew a line on set and recalling the camaraderie among the cast.

Walter Koenig recalls William Shatner as being funny on the set of Star Trek: The Original Series. Keonig joined Star Trek as Ensign Pavel Chekov in season 2, continued in Star Trek: The Original Series season 3, and Walter reprised Chekov in seven Star Trek movies. Koenig now reviews his episodes of Star Trek on The 7th Rule podcast with hosts Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk, where his "I was there" insight is illuminating and invaluable.

Reviewing Star Trek: The Original Series season 2, episode 4, "Mirror, Mirror," on The 7th Rule, Cirroc Lofton enjoyed...

Lt. Tasha Yar was a compelling character with untapped potential on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Denise Crosby's return in "Yesterday's Enterprise" allowed for a deeper exploration of Tasha Yar. "Yesterday's Enterprise" is considered one of Tng's best episodes, showcasing a more complex Tasha Yar.

The classic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Yesterday's Enterprise," gave Lt. Tasha Yar actress Denise Crosby the chance to play the version of the character she had been presented with in her original audition. Denise Crosby's Lt. Tasha Yar was a member of Tng's original cast, but she was unhappy with her limited role and left the series. Tasha was abruptly killed off in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1, episode 23, "Skin of Evil." In 2023, Denise Crosby joined The 7th Rule podcast to review Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1.

Tasha Yar was a fascinating character with a tragic backstory who never reached her full potential.

Warning: This Article Contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 5 - "Mirrors"

Star Trek: Discovery reimagines the Breen species in season 5, showing their gelatinous and solid forms and cultural norms around their appearance. The Breen's refrigeration suits evolved to protect their soft innards, leading to a cultural taboo against showing their solid faces. Discovery's episode "Mirrors" introduces a new look at the Breen with a focus on their unique biology and societal structure, including their impressive massive ships.

Star Trek: Discovery writer Carlos Cisco delivers a deep dive into the series' season 5 reinvention of the Breen. Cisco co-wrote Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 5, "Mirrors", with Johanna Lee, which revealed that L'ak (Elias Toufexis) is a Breen who has rebelled from the Breen Imperium. The Breen have placed an Erigah, or blood bounty, on L'ak and his lover, Moll's (Eve Harlow), heads. "Mirrors" is Star Trek's most revelatory look at the Breen,...

Warning: This Article Contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 3 - "Jinaal"

Dr. Culber faces consequences after Trill scientist Jinaal takes over his mind and body in Star Trek: Discovery season 5. Co-writer Kyle Jarrow hints at Culber's continued struggle with the experience, impacting him character-wise. Culber's Trill takeover will have lasting effects in Discovery season 5, creating a unique and profound storyline.

Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz) will face "ramifications" for Trill scientist Jinaal taking over his mind and body in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, according to co-writer Kyle Jarrow. In Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", written by Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, the next clue in the USS Discovery's hunt for the Progenitors' treasure led them to Trill. Jinaal Bix was a 24th-century Trill scientist who hid his clue to the treasure, and Culber volunteered to undergo the Trill ritual of zhian'tara wherein Jinaal...

Walter Koenig calls out Star Trek for recycled plotlines in "The Changeling" episode on The 7th Rule podcast. Koenig critiques the repetitive sci-fi trope of confusing a powerful force, seen in various Star Trek episodes. Koenig reveals his dislike for the recycled theme in the classic "The Changeling" episode.

Walter Koenig puts out a Star Trek trope that is "repeated again and again," especially by Star Trek: The Original Series. Koenig played Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek, a role he reprised in 7 Star Trek movies. Although Chekov wasn't in Star Trek: The Original Series season 2, episode 3, "The Changeling", he reviewed the episode on The 7th Rule podcast with hosts Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk. None of them had seen "The Changeling" before reviewing it for their Star Trek podcast.

In Star Trek: The Original Series' "The Changeling," the crew of the USS Enterprise encounters Nomad, an...

Warning: Spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5

Captain Rayner in Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 may be abrasive at first, but fans will grow to love his driven and determined character. Director Doug Aarniokoski predicts that Rayner has the potential to become a beloved breakout character, similar to Captain Liam Shaw from Star Trek: Picard. Despite being rough around the edges, Captain Rayner is compared to Quint from Jaws - fans may not like him at first, but will root for him in the end.

Star Trek: Discovery season 5's new series regular, Captain Rayner (Callum Keith Rennie), is a character fans may not like at first but they will grow to love, predicts director Doug Aarniokoski. Rayner was introduced in Star Trek: Discovery season 5's premiere, "Red Directive," as the Captain of the USS Antares. In Discovery season 5, episode 2, "Under the Twin Moons," directed by Aarniokoski, the abrasive Rayner is demoted for insubordination,...

Dominic Keating misses the opportunity to explore Lt. Malcolm Reed's connection to Section 31 in the new Star Trek movie. Keating believes Reed was destined to become a captain, hinting at missed potential in Enterprise's storyline. Section 31 movie, starring Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, will stream on Paramount+ and is currently filming in Toronto.

Star Trek: Enterprise actor Dominic Keating is sad that Star Trek: Section 31 is happening without him, confirming that Lt. Malcolm Reed won't be in the next Star Trek movie starring Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh. Malcolm Reed had ties to Section 31 on Star Trek: Enterprise, which was set in the 22nd century and makes it difficult to incorporate Lt. Reed into the film without time travel shenanigans. However, it isn't clear when, exactly, Michelle Yeoh's Section 31 movie takes place in the Star Trek timeline.

Dominic Keating and his fellow Star Trek: Enterprise cast member Connor Trinneer...

Bill Gates visited the set of Star Trek: Enterprise and took a photo with the cast, including Connor Trinneer in his robe. The first Star Trek prequel series, originally named Enterprise, premiered in 2001 and ran for 4 seasons on Upn. Other high-profile visitors who were Star Trek fans included Stephen Hawking, who made a cameo on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Star Trek: Enterprise's Connor Trinneer recalls the time Microsoft founder Bill Gates visited the set, and Trinneer kept his robe on during Gates' photo with the cast. Originally named simply Enterprise, the first Star Trek prequel series premiered in 2001 on Upn and ran for 4 seasons. Bill Gates was one of many high-profile visitors who were also Star Trek fans, and this included Stephen Hawking, who came to the set of Star Trek: The Next Generation and cameoed in an episode.

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Walter Koenig corrected a script mistake in a Star Trek episode, with William Shatner supporting him. Koenig pointed out the error of using "Ulysses" instead of "Odysseus" in the screenplay. Despite his respect for Shatner as an actor, Koenig is not a fan of the Star Trek series lead overall.

Walter Koenig reveals he fixed a mistake in a classic episode of Star Trek: The Original Series and William Shatner backed him. Koenig joined Star Trek season 2 as Ensign Pavel Chekov, and it didn't take long for the young Russian Enterprise crew member to join in on the action. In Star Trek: The Original Series season 2, episode 2, "Who Mourns for Adonais?", the Starship Enterprise encounters the Greek god Apollo (Michael Forest), who tries to woo Lt. Carolyn Palamas (Leslie Parrish) into falling in love with him.

Reviewing the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Who Mourns for Adonais?" on The 7th Rule podcast,...

Gene Roddenberry initially planned for Q to appear in six episodes in Tng's first year, but his clownish behavior led to a change of heart. John de Lancie's performance as Q was so compelling that Q became a recurring character in all three 90s Star Trek shows. Roddenberry's decision to limit Q's appearances to one per season allowed for the mystery and depth of Q's character to remain intact.

Gene Roddenberry didn't want Q (John de Lancie) to become "the clown" in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which was why he drastically changed his plans for the character. Q was a late addition to Tng's first-ever episode, "Encounter at Farpoint" and ended up being the most compelling aspect of the pilot. While there was some initial concern that Q was far too similar to the Star Trek: The Original Series character, Trelane (William Campbell), John de Lancie's performance made...

Q's slap in Star Trek: Picard season 2 shows a darker, more frustrated side of the cosmic trickster towards Jean-Luc. John de Lancie's portrayal of Q brings back the menace and urgency that had softened in the character in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Q's slap serves as a shocking wake-up call for Picard, highlighting the urgency for Jean-Luc to confront his past trauma and embrace love.

Slapping Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) put Q on "another level" in Star Trek: Picard season 2, says actor John de Lancie. Picard season 2 brought back Star Trek: The Next Generation's cosmic trickster after an absence of 21 years to teach Jean-Luc one last valuable lesson. However, the Q that viewers see in Picard season 2 is a much darker version of the beloved Star Trek: Tng character. John de Lancie restored some of the menace and malevolence that had been softened toward the end of Tng,...

Max Grodénchik and Chase Masterson felt like it was a dream come true to reprise their roles in Star Trek: Lower Decks next to the Cerritos crew. Lower Decks episode 6 brought Rom and Leeta back for negotiations, marking a major update on the Ferengi since DS9. Grodénchik was emotional about returning as Rom, emphasizing the significance for both himself and the fans.

Star Trek: Lower Decks bringing back Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Rom and Leeta was a "dream come true" for actors Max Grodénchik and Chase Masterson. Lower Decks season 4, episode 6, "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place," brought the USS Cerritos to Ferenginar to negotiate with Grand Nagus Rom and his wife, First Clerk Leeta. Lower Decks delivered the first major update on the Ferengi and the popular Rom and Leeta couple since the end of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Max Grodénchik and Chase Masterson joined a special panel...

Walter Koenig praises Leonard Nimoy's performance in "Amok Time" as Spock, noting the character's evolution from "The Cage". Koenig commends Nimoy's internalized portrayal of Spock's conflict and distress in "Amok Time" on The 7th Rule podcast. Koenig also appreciates William Shatner's standout moments in "Amok Time," highlighting the depth of performances in Star Trek Tos.

Walter Koenig has high praise for Leonard Nimoy's performance as Spock in the classic Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "Amok Time." Koenig debuted in Star Trek: Tos season 2, with "Amok Time" also being his first episode as Ensign Pavel Chekov. "Amok Time" is a seminal hour of Star Trek as it showed the planet Vulcan for the first time as Mr. Spock was driven to the brink of madness by pon farr and forced the USS Enterprise to take him to his homeworld where Spock battled his best friend, Captain James T. Kirk...

Cirroc Lofton has become a prominent figure in the Star Trek community through his role in The 7th Rule podcast, which has produced over 400 episodes since 2019. After only appearing in 71 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Cirroc has recorded far more episodes of his podcast in the last 5 years, showcasing his dedication to the Star Trek franchise. While fans continue to hope for Cirroc to play Jake Sisko again, they can find him on The 7th Rule podcast, where he has gained a deeper appreciation for Star Trek and its creators.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fans want Cirroc Lofton to play Jake Sisko again, but Lofton hilariously points out that his Star Trek comeback has been happening for years thanks to The 7th Rule podcast. Cirroc played Jake Sisko, the son of Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks), for all 7 seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. As his...

Star Trek: The Next Generation had a solid cast, but unlike The Original Series cast, they experienced many problems on set. Original Series star William Shatner revealed the early troubles of the Star Trek sequel series in his documentary Chaos on the Bridge. Chaos on the Bridge provides insight into the behind-the-scenes drama and challenges The Next Generation faced during its first seasons.

When Paramount made the decision to bring Gene Roddenberry and his universe back to television, there was no guarantee it would work. No sequel series to a television show had ever surpassed the original until Star Trek: The Next Generation. Today, fans at conventions can't help but notice how The Next Generation cast seems to truly adore each other, which is markedly different from the relationships of the Star Trek: The Original Series cast. However, behind the camera, the sequel series suffered a lot of problems, and...

Virtual Trek Con 5 is an online convention that brings the Star Trek convention experience to fans on YouTube for free in February. The event features several days of events, games, live panels, and the 3rd annual LLAPy Awards, the only Star Trek awards show voted on by fans. The convention includes appearances from major Star Trek names such as Jonathan Frakes, Walter Koenig, Nana Visitor, and Denise Crosby, among others.

Virtual Trek Con 5, Star Trek's biggest online convention from the minds behind The 7th Rule podcast, is back in February with huge events and Star Trek guest stars. Star Trek conventions take place all over the world each year, with the biggest being August's annual Creation convention in Las Vegas, dubbed Stlv: Trek 2 Vegas this year. However, The 7th Rule's producers and co-hosts Cirroc Lofton of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Ryan T. Husk, with Malissa Longo and their team,...

Walter Koenig's appearance on The 7th Rule podcast brings humor and sharp wit to the discussion of Star Trek: The Original Series episodes. Koenig's ability to recall details from the past impresses his co-hosts, showcasing his sharp memory and extensive knowledge of the show. The podcast allows Koenig to express his opinions on all aspects of Star Trek: Tos, giving him a platform to discuss the limited roles of supporting characters.

Star Trek: The Original Series legend Walter Koenig begins reviewing his classic episodes on The 7th Rule podcast in February, and his co-hosts, Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk, preview what to expect. Koenig played Ensign Pavel Chekov in Star Trek: The Original Series seasons 2 and 3, and he reprised Chekov in 7 Star Trek movies. On The 7th Rule, Koenig will review his Tos episodes starting with season 2. The first 2 episodes of Walter Koenig on The 7th Rule will...

Cirroc Lofton, who played Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, believes that Jake could have made a comeback in Star Trek: Picard. Lofton thought that a perfect opportunity for Jake's return was in an episode of Picard where the character was being interviewed by a journalist. There are possibilities for Jake Sisko's return in animated series such as Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: Prodigy, but a live-action comeback is more complicated.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actor Cirroc Lofton thinks a perfect way to reintroduce Jake Sisko could have been in Star Trek: Picard season 1. Jake Sisko ended DS9 by saying goodbye to his father, Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks), who ascended as the Emissary to join the Prophets of Bajor at the end of the Dominion War. Jake has not made a canonical return to Star Trek, although it has been conjectured that he continued...

The creators of Star Trek: Prodigy hint at a promising setup for season 3 in the ending of season 2. The animated series quickly became popular on Netflix and topped the charts in various countries, which is promising for season 2's premiere in 2024. If renewed for season 3, the creators estimate that it could take at least two to three years to produce due to the nature of animation.

Star Trek: Prodigy's creators and showrunners, Kevin and Dan Hageman, hint at how the ending of Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 sets up a "great little promise" of season 3. Netflix premiered Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 on Christmas Day, and the beloved animated series quickly landed in the Top 10 of kids shows (or topped out at number one) in multiple countries like the USA, UK, Austria, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, and France. As hoped for, Netflix's global audience is discovering and enjoying Star Trek: Prodigy,...

Star Trek is often overlooked by awards academies in film and television, so it's getting its own awards show. The Live Long and Prosper Awards (LLAPys) is a franchise-wide award celebration voted on by the fans. Star Trek is 60 years old, but the franchise is growing bigger than ever and the LLAPys prove it.

Star Trek is a nearly 60-year-old storytelling universe created by Gene Roddenberry as a vehicle for stories about his humanist philosophy about the future. After the Great Bird of the Galaxy passed away in 1991, the starship Enterprise continued its mission, spawning seven more shows and seven more films. Now in its third wave, the renaissance for Star Trek is so strong, it's getting its own annual awards show: The Live Long and Prosper Awards (LLAPys). Excellence in television is often celebrated by organizations like the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the Television Academy. Yet, genre fare...

The 2024 LLAPy Awards, Star Trek's only fan-created awards show, will be back in 2024, and voting is still open. The awards will be part of the free five-day virtual Star Trek event, Virtual Trek Con 5, airing in February 2024. The awards show aims to be all-inclusive, featuring appearances by current and legacy Star Trek actors, and fans get to decide the winners by voting.

Star Trek's only awards show created and voted on by fans is coming back in 2024 - and voting is still open. Created by the team behind The 7th Rule podcast hosted by Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk, Virtual Trek Con's 2024 LLAPy Awards are free to watch and will air live on YouTube on Sunday, February 18th starting at 5pm Pst/8pm Est. The 2024 LLAPy Awards are part of the free five-day virtual Star Trek event, Virtual Trek Con 5, airing February 15-19, 2024 on the Virtual Trek Con YouTube.

The 7th Rule Podcast is a Star Trek rewatch podcast co-hosted by Deep Space Nine actor Cirroc Lofton. Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov in Star Trek: The Original Series is joining The 7th Rule as a co-host. They will rewatch Star Trek: The Original Series with Keonig's unique and unfiltered perspective.

There has never been a better time to be a fan of Star Trek, which is impressive, considering the franchise is nearly 60 years old. Along with a third wave of new series -- Star Trek: Discovery, Lower Decks, Picard, Strange New Worlds, Prodigy and others in development -- there are a number of Star Trek-themed podcasts featuring people who worked on the second wave series. One of these, The 7th Rule, is extending a hand back through time to Star Trek: The Original Series icon, Walter Koenig. The man who brought Pavel Chekov to life will rewatch the series and,...

Walter Koenig criticizes Star Trek Generations for its treatment of Captain Kirk's death, calling it a "travesty." Despite their personal differences, Koenig passionately defends Kirk and William Shatner's portrayal of the character. Koenig's joining The 7th Rule podcast to review his episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series is generating excitement among fans and has already exceeded its fundraising goal.

Star Trek: The Original Series icon Walter Koenig takes Star Trek Generations to task for how the film killed off Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), which Koenig called "a travesty." Koenig appeared in Star Trek Generations' prologue as Pavel Chekov, alongside Shatner's Kirk and James Doohan's Scotty, to pass the torch to the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation, who took over the Star Trek movie franchise, But Koenig was not only less than pleased with Chekov's token role in the film but also with...

The author discusses the challenges of writing Sisko's autobiography and the pressure to do justice to the character and the show's legacy. The author explains how he channeled Avery Brooks' voice to capture Sisko's distinctive cadence and mannerisms. The author discusses the process of incorporating Sisko's dense mythology and exploring his family and past, while also making a commentary about the 24th century and New Orleans.

Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) became one with the Prophets at the end of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but he returns to recount his own life story in The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko by Derek Tyler Attico.

A science fiction essayist, and photographer, Derek Tyler Attico is a winner of the Excellence in Playwriting Award from the Dramatist Guild of America and a two-time winner of the Star Trek Strange New Worlds short story contest. Attico's work, "The Dreamer and the Dream,...

Star Trek legend Walter Koenig is joining The 7th Rule podcast to review episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series, bringing his witty hindsight and behind-the-scenes memories to the discussions. Koenig and podcast host Cirroc Lofton will provide a unique perspective as they both haven't watched the 1960s Star Trek since then, making their reviews intriguing for both new and long-time fans. Koenig's season on The 7th Rule will kick off in early 2024, and fans can support the podcast through its Indiegogo campaign.

Star Trek legend Walter Koenig is joining The 7th Rule podcast with Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk to review episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series. Koenig joined Star Trek in season 2 as Ensign Pavel Chekov, a role he continued in season 3, and reprised in 7 feature films including Star Trek Generations.

Walter Koenig is a beloved member of Star Trek: The Original Series cast, but he...

Star Trek legend Walter Koenig is joining The 7th Rule podcast to review his classic Star Trek episodes, starting with Tos season 2. Koenig hasn't watched these episodes since the 1960s, so his frank opinions and reflections are bound to be fascinating. Cirroc Lofton, who hasn't seen Tos, will bring a fresh perspective to balance out Koenig's memories. Fans can support the podcast via an Indiegogo campaign.

Star Trek legend Walter Koenig is going where no other Star Trek: The Original Series actor has gone before by reviewing his classic Star Trek episodes on The 7th Rule podcast. Koenig played Ensign Pavel Chekov in Star Trek: Tos seasons 2 and 3, and he reprised Chekov in 7 Star Trek movies from 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture to 1994's Star Trek Generations. Koenig recently voiced Federation President Anton Chekov in Star Trek: Picard season 3.

Walter Koenig joins The 7th Rule hosts and producers Cirroc Lofton,...

Warning: This Article Contains Spoilers For Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Finale - "Old Friends, New Planets"

Star Trek: Lower Decks executive producers explain the effort it took to bring back Shannon Fill as Sito Jaxa in the season 4 finale. They tracked down Fill, who hadn't performed in over 30 years, and convinced her to return, even bringing her daughter to the recording. Sito's death had a profound impact on Mariner and defined her desire to remain an Ensign, defending Starfleet and everything Sito believed in.

Star Trek: Lower Decks executive producers Mike McMahan and Brad Winters explain the heroic effort it took to get Shannon Fill to reprise her role as Sito Jaxa in Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4's finale. Fill played Sito twice in Star Trek: The Next Generation; she was introduced as a Bajoran Starfleet Academy Cadet involved in a cover-up over the death of her classmate in the Tng season 5 episode,...

T'Lyn, the new Vulcan character in Star Trek: Lower Decks, has become a fan-favorite due to her deadpan humor and wry one-liners. Creator Mike McMahan wanted a Vulcan character who isn't a villain and fully embraces Vulcan traits, unlike characters with mixed human-Vulcan backgrounds. T'Lyn's role as a Lower Decker without significant authority or agency allows for exploration of Vulcan characteristics in a comedic setting while still maintaining her straight man persona.

Star Trek: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan explains the inspiration behind Lieutenant T'Lyn (Gabrielle Ruiz), the show's new Vulcan Lower Decker, and her similarities to T'Pol (Jolene Blalock) from Star Trek: Enterprise. T'Lyn quickly became a popular breakout character in Lower Decks season 4. The Vulcan Lieutenant her deadpan wry one-liners add a hilarious counterpoint to the USS Cerritos' cast of Lower Deckers like Lt. Beckett Mariner (Tawny Newsome) and Lt. Brad Boimler (Jack Quaid).

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Walter Koenig is eager to return to the Star Trek franchise and continue his acting career despite his age. Koenig expresses his deep desire to perform and be appreciated as an actor, emphasizing the importance of creativity and self-exploration. While unable to directly mention Star Trek due to an ongoing strike, Koenig's response affirms his enthusiasm for the opportunity to bring new life to a character and connect with audiences.

Star Trek legend Walter Koenig gave a heartwarming response to whether he would return to the franchise. Koenig originated the role of Pavel Chekov on Star Trek: The Original Series, which he played on television and in 7 Star Trek movies, including 1994's Star Trek Generations. Koenig recently had a surprise voice cameo as Federation President Anton Chekov in Star Trek: Picard season 3.

Appearing on Virtual Trek Con's Star Trek & Chill podcast to celebrate his 87th birthday, Walter Koenig was asked...

The main complaint about Star Trek: Picard Season 3 is that it relied on "fan service. In an interview, showrunner Terry Matalas argued it seems this way because the storytellers are fans themselves. Every moment in the show referencing the past was earned and germane to the story.

Throughout the nearly 60-year history of the universe created by Gene Roddenberry, its fans are hard to please. So, that the biggest complaint about Star Trek: Picard Season 3 is that it relied too much on fan service is itself a victory. While there is nothing wrong with a generational saga like Star Trek making visual, narrative and thematic connections to past iterations, the words "fan service" are dirty ones to storytellers. However, the showrunner for Picard recently explained how Season 3 might accurately be called Star Trek fan service.

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Star Trek legend Walter Koenig made a voice cameo as President Chekov in the finale of Star Trek: Picard season 3. Showrunner Terry Matalas explains that Koenig's cameo was voice-only due to time constraints and the magnitude of the finale. Matalas expresses his excitement and satisfaction with Koenig's involvement, as it adds a touch of Original Series DNA to make it feel like Star Trek.

Star Trek icon Walter Koenig made a cameo in Star Trek: Picard season 3's finale, and showrunner Terry Matalas explains why Koenig didn't appear on camera as President Anton Chekov. Koenig's voiceover as the President of the United Federation of Planets opens "The Last Generation," the final episode of Picard season 3, as Chekov warns the Federation that the Borg assimilated Starfleet but reminds all listening that "Hope is never lost... There are always possibilities..."

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Terry Matalas, the showrunner for Star Trek: Picard, reveals his favorite moment from season 3, which involves Deanna Troi piloting the USS Enterprise-d to rescue her husband and friends from an exploding Borg Cube. Matalas directed the finale and had a specific visual moment in mind, where the Enterprise swoops in above Picard and Jack. He visualized it for months and even drew it on the writer's room board. The emotional aspect Matalas loves about the moment is how Deanna Troi finds them due to her psychic connection with her husband, adding a payoff to early story elements in Next Gen. The moment received cheers when screened in an IMAX theater.

Star Trek: Picard showrunner Terry Matalas reveals his favorite moment from season 3, and it's a scene that centers on Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis). Troi joined the action late in Picard season 3, but her Betazoid abilities were crucial in unlocking...

Patrick Stewart initially didn't want Star Trek: Picard to retread The Next Generation, but was convinced after seeing familiar faces return in seasons 1 and 2. Showrunner Terry Matalas wanted to bring back the entire cast of The Next Generation for Picard season 3, and Patrick Stewart eventually warmed up to the idea. Due to budget constraints, certain things had to be cut and some of the other cast had to go away to make room for the old cast to return.

Star Trek: Picard season 3's lauded reunion of Star Trek: The Next Generation's cast happened because Patrick Stewart "warmed up" to the idea, explains showrunner Terry Matalas. Originally, Stewart didn't want Star Trek: Picard to retread Tng, and making a very different show was what sold Sir Patrick to play Jean-Luc Picard once more. However, as more and more familiar faces from Tng appeared in Star Trek: Picard seasons 1 and...

After two divisive seasons, the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard was a welcome return to form for many fans. Not only did the show bring back the original cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation, but it also included appearances from other Star Trek characters from across the franchise. The Star Trek: Picard writers obviously couldn’t include everyone they wanted, but they did give serious thought to including Jake Sisko (Cirroc Lofton), son of Deep Space Nine’s Captain Benjamin Sisko.

Star Trek: Picard showrunner Terry Matalas appeared on The 7th Rule podcast (h/t ScreenRant) hosted by Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk to discuss how they wanted Jake Sisko to fit into the story. “We had many Jake conversations in the season 3 writer’s room. And one of the ideas was… ‘Cause season 3’s a conspiracy, and people like Ro Laren and our heroes...

Star Trek: Picard showrunner Terry Matalas reveals that there was a plan to include Jake Sisko from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in season 3. Jake Sisko, the son of DS9's Captain Benjamin Sisko, could have played a role in Picard season 3's conspiracy involving Changelings infiltrating Starfleet. Due to budget constraints, the idea of including Jake Sisko was abandoned, but Matalas hopes to bring the character back in the future, potentially through a podcast.

Star Trek: Picard showrunner Terry Matalas reveals there was a plan to include Jake Sisko (Cirroc Lofton) from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in season 3. A sequel to Star Trek: The Next Generation, Picard season 3 was also steeped in DS9 lore with the Changelings led by Captain Vadic (Amanda Plummer) serving as primary villains. Jake Sisko, the son of DS9's Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks), could have had a natural role to play in...

Chris Fisher praises the ensemble cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 for stepping up and shining, despite fewer episodes centered around Captain Pike. The focus of season 2 was spread out among the USS Enterprise crew, with multiple characters getting spotlight episodes that deepened their development and relationships. Fisher highlights the incredible performances from Jess, Melissa, Celia, Ethan, Rebecca, Bruce, and Paul, emphasizing the true ensemble nature of the show and expressing hope for its continuation.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds co-executive producer and director Chris Fisher praises how the show's ensemble cast shined with season 2's lesser emphasis on Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount). Strange New Worlds season 2 spread out its focus among the rest of the crew of the USS Enterprise, with Number One (Rebecca Romijn), Lt. LA'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong), Lt. Spock (Ethan Peck), Ensign Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding), Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush), Lt.

Anson Mount's leadership qualities in Marvel's Inhumans impressed Chris Fisher, co-executive producer of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Despite Inhumans being a disappointing show, Fisher recognized Mount's incredible talent and desired to work with him again. Fisher praises Mount as a leader and actor, stating that there is no question he is the perfect fit for the role of Captain in Strange New Worlds.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds co-executive producer and director Chris Fisher praises Anson Mount's leadership in Marvel's Inhumans, qualities Mount brought to Strange New Worlds as Captain Christopher Pike. In Inhumans, Mount portrayed Black Bolt, the leader of a superpowered clan whose voice can shatter mountains. Inhumans was a disappointment for Marvel Television, but Mount went on to glory as Captain Pike, first in Star Trek: Discovery season 2, and now in Strange New Worlds.

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Where to Watch Powered by Chris Fisher wants Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to have longer seasons with up to 20 episodes per year. He believes the show has great potential and could potentially run for 10 years. The production has faced delays due to Covid and a strike, resulting in only 20 episodes being made in 4 years.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds co-executive producer and director Chris Fisher wants the series to go up to 20 episodes per season. Strange New Worlds just wrapped up its highly-acclaimed season 2 with "Hegemony," the 10th episode (and 20th for the series overall) that focused on Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and the USS Enterprise facing the Gorn. Strange New Worlds season 2 genre-hopped successfully from legal drama, to time travel romance, to comedy, to Star Trek's first-ever musical episode.

Appearing on The 7th Rule podcast hosted by Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk, co-executive producer Chris...

Stlv: 57-Year Mission is the highly anticipated convention for fans of Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi creation. It is not a promotional tool for studios like San Diego Comic-Con. Over 150 celebrity guests, including William Shatner and Sonequa Martin-Green, will be attending. There will also be writers, production designers, and professionals from various science fields. The convention will feature panels, parties, cosplay, movie screenings, science panels, painting parties, and more. It promises to be an epic experience for fans of all generations.

Stlv: 57-Year Mission run by Creation Entertainment is the most anticipated convention of 2023 for generations of fans to celebrate their love of Gene Roddenberry's most beloved sci-fi creation. Stlv takes place from August 3-6, 2023, at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and tickets can still be purchased at Creation's website. Due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Stlv faces some challenges in terms of rebranding...