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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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In Star Trek News this week: Anson Mount updates on Strange New Worlds, Paramount+ is serious about streaming, Fleet Command meets TNG, and Chase Masterson talks to us about the Pop Culture Hero Coalition!

George Lucas was born on May 14, 1944

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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Into the Labyrinth premiered on May 13, 1981

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Change of Heart," Worf and Dax find themselves in an alien jungle on the trail of a Cardassian defector. It's not exactly the honeymoon they had in mind, but the mission proves to reveal some emotional truths about their relationship.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time.

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

• Recap the story and analyze key moments.
• Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
• Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Raycon Upstart

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Bruce Boxleitner was born on May 12, 1950

It's time for another special guest on Daily Star Trek News! Today, it's Gates McFadden, Dr. Crusher from Star Trek: The Next Generation. She's got a new podcast out, called Gates McFadden InvestiGates, so we'll talk about that, plus a little about her work with David Bowie on Labyrinth, and a little game I like to call, "Marry, Kiss or Miss".

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Einstein's God Model was released on May 11, 2016

Final casting for Star Trek: The Next Generation was happening in spring of 1987. For the role of Wesley Crusher, young actors were given sample script pages and put on tape for the producers to make their decisions. This week, Larry is joined by one of those actor hopefuls, The Trek Files producer John Champion!

See the original document: Wesley Crusher casting - 1987

The Trek Files Season 6 on Memory Alpha

All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha

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