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“Farragut Forward:” The Making of A Star Trek Fan Film

Fan films are an integral part of Star Trek history, with lovers of the franchise creating homemade versions of the show as far back as when the original series first hit the airwaves. Nearly six decades later, the tradition continues, but now with higher budgets and more impressive effects. “Farragut Forward” is the latest entry…

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Bonita Friedericy: Some Assimilation Required

Bonita Friedericy is always cool, calm, and collective… as in the Borg collective! Trek fans know her as the scientist named Rooney from the “Enterprise” episode titled “Regeneration,” which chronologically introduced the Borg to Star Trek. You might not know the story of how she got that role, as well as the secrets behind filming…

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Laurence Luckinbill: Risk, Reward, and Vulcan Ears

Laurence Luckinbill’s career on stage and screen was filled with high-risk choices that often led to great reward. One of those decisions just happens to be Star Trek related. Trek fans know Mr. Luckinbill as Sybok from “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier,” where he donned the pointy ears to play Spock’s brother. We learn…

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The History of Mego Star Trek Toys

The first company to tackle Star Trek action figures was Mego Toys, innovating new designs and production methods that kept their products affordable while creating enduring memories. However, despite their huge success with Star Trek, things behind the scenes with the company slowly fell apart. Paul Clarke, better known to toy collectors as Dr. Mego,…

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Kevin & Dan Hageman on “Star Trek: Prodigy” Season 2, Time Travel for Kids & The Future of Season 3

Kevin and Dan Hageman, the executive producers of “Star Trek: Prodigy,” visit Trek Untold to discuss the past, present, and future of this animated series. The showrunners discuss the death and resurrection of Prodigy on Netflix, writing time travel stories that kids and adults can understand, the new addition of Michaela Dietz to the crew,…

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Christine Harnos: From “Dazed and Confused” to “Timeless”

Christine Harnos played Tessa Omond in the “Star Trek: Voyager” episode “Timeless,” which is notable for being the 100th episode of the series. Harnos joins Trek Untold to discuss her role in Trek, along with more from her life and career, and why she always follows her heart to guide her every step of the…

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Growing Up With Spock: Adam Nimoy Reflects On The Life of Leonard Nimoy

TV and movie fans around the globe know about Leonard Nimoy, the actor, but few know about Leonard Nimoy, the parent. Adam Nimoy, son of the late Leonard Nimoy, delves into his difficult and tumultuous relationship with his famous father, as explored in his memoir “The Most Human: Reconciling with my Father, Leonard Nimoy.” Adam…

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Paul Eiding Is Always Animated

Paul Eiding played Ambassador Loquel on the seventh season Star Trek TNG episode, “Liaisons,” but if you grew up in the 80s and 90s, you know him better as Perceptor from “Transformers,” Colonel Roy Campbell in the Metal Gear Solid video game series, and Grandpa Max Tennyson in “Ben 10,” among hundreds of other voiceover…

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Brian Markinson Embraces The Strange

Brian Markinson is a veteran performer who can boast multiple Star Trek roles on top of his already crowded resume. Trekkies know him as Vorin from Star Trek TNG “Homeworld,” then an appearance as Lt. Durst in VOY “Cathexis” and “Faces,” the latter of which he did double duty as the mad Vidiian scientist Sulan….

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How Star Trek Helped Blu Del Barrio Discover Their Identity

Blu Del Barrio has played Ensign Adira Tal since the third season of “Star Trek: Discovery” and has learned a lot about who they are, thanks to working on the series. Blu talks to Trek Untold about their time aboard the starship, working with Ian Alexander, Tig Notaro, Wilson Cruz, and Anthony Rapp, how DSC…

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