The Topic is Trek

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* Star Trek: Discovery nominated for Outstanding Drama Series in GLAAD Media Awards — Daily Star Trek News* Nichelle Nichols documentary Woman in Motion to be released in digital and on demand on February 16th — Daily Star Trek News* Trailer: Woman In Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek And The Remaking Of NASA (2021) – Official Trailer (HD)* Paramount+ Expedition | Frostbite * Paramount+ Expedition | Frostbite  (Alternate version)* Paramount+ Expedition | Ice Bridge “Crack” – YouTube* Paramount+ Expedition | Ice Bridge – YouTube (Alternate “Reno 911” character version)* Paramount+ Expedition | Sweet Victory | Super Bowl LV Spot* Star Trek Universe | Paramount+ | Super Bowl LV Spot – YouTube* Roddenberry Foundation donates $100K to Comic-Con Museum* Westfield man builds ‘Star Trek’ Enterprise, ‘Doctor Who’ set in basement | wthr.com* Christopher Plummer Was a Diehard Trekkie Before Being Cast in ‘Undiscovered Country’ | Hollywood Reporter

In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada news:

No news this time around.

Here are 60 … I say…60 !!! Stories we didn’t have time to cover. Everything from an article by friend of the show Melissa Bartell about Discovery’s first-ever all female bridge, to an article that argues for a “Picard”-like series for “Voyager.” 

* Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Will Have The First-Ever All-Female Bridge* Star Trek: Picard Works Best as a Binge | Den of Geek* Star Trek Shows and Movies on CBS All Access 2021: Stream Online Free – Rolling Stone* “Q-Me?” My Star Trek Story: read how a 17-year-old writer’s script got made into a Star Trek episode — Daily Star Trek News* Star Trek: Every Change To Roddenberry’s Original Plan For Captain Jean-Luc Picard*

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fronts trailer for Paramount+

Data gets deepfake for Star Trek: Picard and it’s wild

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Producers Talk Character And Production Challenges For Season 4 – TrekMovie.com

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Cast and Showrunner Reveal More Season 4 Plans For Saru, Gray, And Owosekun – TrekMovie.com

Star Trek’s Worf Actor Pitches His Klingon TV Show Idea

Review: Latest Waves Of Star Trek Mego Figures Will Make You Feel Young Again – TrekMovie.com

Yo-Yo Ma Amazing Grace Presidential Inauguration 2021 – YouTube

In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada newsCheque presentation to be held to highlight pool fundraising efforts | Vulcan Advocate

Here are links to 69 additional stories we did not have time to cover. You’ll find everything from an interview with Mary Cheiffo about her reprising L’Rell in “Star Trek Online” to a sampling of some great Bernie Sat Here meme images and much, much more. Just go to the show notes for episode 84 over at The Topic is Trek.com.

* Star Trek: Picard Retcons TNG Romulans & Borg History* Discovery Finally Solved Star Trek’s Admiral Problem* Catching Up With Mary Wiseman, Anthony Rapp, Blu del Barrio, and Ian Alexander* Aditya Sahil is the 32nd Century’s Most Motivated Public Servant* Oyin Oladejo of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ talks diversity and elephants for ‘Endlings’ Season 2 on Hulu (exclusive interview) | Space* Star Trek: Why Voyager’s Captain Janeway Had So Many Hairstyles* Star Trek: Discovery and Lower Decks took turned the Orions from sex slaves and pirates into take-charge villains and scientists.* Why Walter Koenig Wore a Wig as Chekhov on ‘Star Trek’ | Heavy.com*

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Event

Fathom Events to present ‘Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA, Feb. 2

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* The Romulan War: A Star Trek Fan Production* “THE ROMULAN WAR: A Star Trek Fan Production” (Part I) – YouTube* Pacific 201 (A Star Trek Fan Production) Part 1 – YouTube* PACIFIC 201 (A Star Trek Fan Production) Part 2 – YouTube* Star Trek Theory: Georgiou’s Disappearance Caused Mirror Kirk’s Rise To Power* From Trekkie to ‘Star Trek’ science consultant: Duke professor lives out his dream | Education | greensboro.com* Analyzing Alien Life: Biology in Star Trek Discovery Season 3 Episode 1 – YouTube

In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada news:

Town council decides to open Trek Station during peak visitor season | Vulcan Advocate

In Other News

Here are links to 57 additional stories we did not have time to cover. You’ll find everything from Dr. Erin Macdonald and Prof. Mohamed Noor explaining the science behind The Burn, to why we won’t be seeing much of Jett Reno in Season 4 of Discovery. Just go to the show notes for episode 83 over at The Topic is Trek.com

* The Science Behind Discovery’s Burn* 10 Things That Don’t Make Sense About The Star Trek Mirror Universe* Patrick Stewart On His Return To ‘Star Trek’: ‘I’m Braver Now Than I Was’ : NPR* Star Trek: Discovery Has Officially Embraced The Multiverse* This planned Star Trek series could have been really good* ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 4: Ian Alexander teases Gray’s future* Tig Notaro Returning As Reno For ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 4, But Limiting Time Due To COVID Concerns – TrekMovie.com* Star Trek: Every Starfleet Uniform & History Explained* W...

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Why James Bond’s Studio Once Sent A ‘Very Stern Letter’ To Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Crew – CINEMABLAshes of Star Trek’s Scotty smuggled onto International Space Station | News | The TimesDr. Seuss Enterprises Wins Appeal In Dispute Over ‘Star Trek’ Mash Up | Hollywood ReporterShields Up! Say Goodbye To 2020 With Official Star Trek Face Shields – TrekMovie.comCity of Pittsburgh Gingerbread Competition

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* Mark Hamill Calls Out Space Force For Swiping From Guardians Of The Galaxy, Star Wars And Star Trek* 10 Ways to Get Your Grandchildren Interested in Hobbies* Alexander Siddig on Doing DS9 Fanfiction with Garak and Skylines* ‘Discovery’ stumbles bringing ‘Star Trek’ into modern era | Styles | swoknews.com* Star Trek: Every Major Character Who Joined Section 31* Star Trek: Enterprise: How Future Guy’s identity changes the series* Star Trek: 4 Reasons Why Zachary Quinto Is The Best Spock (6 Why It’s Always Going To Be Leonard Nimoy)* 10 Best Action Set-Pieces In Star Trek* WATCH: Star Trek: Discovery — No One Steals Power From Reno | Star Trek* Author Una McCormack on writing Picard and Janeway, and Star Trek’s “great hope” — Daily Star Trek News* Star Trek: Discovery Michelle Yeoh Talks on Georgiou’s Exit and Hints on Section 31 Spin-Off* In Memoriam: Remembering the Animation & VFX Greats We Lost in 2020 | Animation Magazine* WATCH: Star Trek: Discovery — Even More Stunts With Chris McGuire | Star Trek* How Star Trek Ornaments Can Light Up a Dark Year...

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Noah Hawley: Paramount Pulled The Plug On His Star Trek Film “Very Close To Production” – TrekMovie.com

The Screenwriter of Quentin Tarantino’s STAR TREK Film Says They Had So Much Fun with Kirk — GeekTyrant

Chris Pine says Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek would be “tremendously interesting and entertaining” | GamesRadar+

Watch Robert Picardo “Perform” The Theme To ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ – TrekMovie.com

Amazon Beams Up ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Animated Series for Multiple Territories | Hollywood Reporter

ViacomCBS announces sale of Simon & Schuster to Penguin Random House for $2.175 billion — Daily Star Trek News

No new news from Vulcan, Alberta, Canada this time around. But we did find some Trek news coming out of Alberta’s neighboring province, British Columbia. 

Horgan flashes Star Trek salute during cabinet swearing-in ceremony | News

Here are links to 101 additional stories we did not have time to cover.

* 50 Best Star Trek Gifts for Christmas (2020)* The best Star Trek gift ideas for 2020 | Space* The Star Trek 2020 Holiday Gift Guide* Star Trek Homegoods gift ideas – Toynk Toys* The Star Trek 2020 Holiday Gift Guide* A Gift Guide For Your Star Trek Adventures GM* Stellar Star Trek Gifts to Add to Your Holiday Cart* These Star Trek merch will make you feel like you’re living on a Starfleet ship • GEEKSPIN* Get One of These STAR TREK Items For The Trekkie in Your Life — GeekTyrant* Deal Us In: The New Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Trading Cards Are Here!* Review: ‘The Art Of Star Trek: Discovery’ Is Not Just Another Pretty Coffee Tabl...

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* The Federation Strikes Back* Anson Mount keeps his eyes on the skies* We put a new spin on our episode recaps

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* Star Wars Name-Drops Star Trek’s Kirk and Spock | Screen Rant* Evan Evagora affirms January filming for Star Trek: Picard, says he’s “so excited” to get back to work and see everyone — Daily Star Trek News* Star Trek captain Anson Mount joins group dedicated to searching for alien life* Star Trek Universe TV Shows Nominated For 7 Critics Choice Super Awards – TrekMovie.com* Herb Solow Dead: Producer Brought ‘Star Trek’ to NBC – Variety

No new Trek-related news to report out of Vulcan, Alberta, Canada. But our thoughts go out to the good people of Vulcan, as they continue to struggle with COVID. Things will eventually get back to normal. And when they do, we’ll be here to report on, and poke fun at, all the Trek activities that take place in Vulcan.94 additional stories, including everything from Zachary Quinto admitting he is totally down with performing a wedding ceremony dressed as Spock, to great Star Trek holiday gifts.

* Star Trek News: Franchise to get Legacy Award at event and more* ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Voyager Easter egg just changed series canon* There Can Be No Turning Back: How I Learned to Love DS9* Listen to “Inside Star Trek,” a behind-the-scenes LP from 1976 | Boing Boing* How Does She Juggle ‘Star Trek,’ A Podcast And 4-Year-Old Twins? Don’t Ask Tig Notaro* Star Trek: Discovery Doesn’t Need the Federation with Saru as Captain* Star Trek Theory: How Adira Can Talk To Gray | Screen Rant* Star Trek’s Dreams of Unification Mirror Our Own* How Star Trek: First Contact’s Time Travel Works – CINEMABLEND* WATCH: Moments of Star Trek: Discovery — The New Federation | Star Trek* Star Trek Fandom: Fabulous Trek art from talented artists*

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* Science Fiction Props and Costumes: Air and Space Live Chat – YouTube* Star Trek: The Pod Directive — The Jeff Russo Episode* Proposed monument to Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy has support from William Shatner and Nimoy’s daughter Julie — Daily Star Trek News* Star Trek: The Wisdom of Picard – Excerpt* Star Trek: Comic Shines New Light On Classic Alien Races* ViacomCBS CEO Touts Star Trek For Streaming Growth And “Proof Of Concept” For Paramount+ – TrekMovie.com* ViacomCBS earnings top expectations – MarketWatch

86 additional stories. 

* ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 3 Analysis: Rounding Up The Prime Suspects Behind The Burn – TrekMovie.com* Star Trek: Discovery – 5 Things You Should Know About Grudge* Data’s Holodeck Use Mirrors Our Own Halloween Costumes* Science Fiction Props and Costumes: Air and Space Live Chat – YouTube* Star Trek: Deep Space Nine would have been so different with these actors* Star Trek: Lower Decks star Tawny Newsome releases album, Material Flats, with longtime friend and noted performer Bethany Thomas — Daily Star Trek NewsMaterial Flats | Tawny Newsome & Bethany Thomas* Anthony Rapp Talks RENT, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and More on AT HOME WITH THE CREATIVE COALITION* ‘Star Trek: Discovery’: David Ajala Talks Season 3 and Book’s Cat Companion Grudge (Exclusive) | wfaa.com* How Star Trek: Discovery’s Big Season 3 Change Was Helpful To The Writers, According To Doug Jones – CINEMABLEND* Star Trek: Generations: Originally,

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* Star Trek: Discovery’ Renewed for Season 4 at CBS All Access | Hollywood Reporter* Star Trek Month Celebration Takes Flight on Amazon* Captain Janeway statue unveiled Saturday – The Bloomingtonian* Star Trek Previews Captain Janeway Autobiography With Exclusive Excerpt* This unfeasibly tiny 3D printed Star Trek ship can move under its own power | PC Gamer* Star Trek Getting Postal Stamps in the UK* Star Trek: Picard Prequel Following Riker and Troi Announced

66 additional stories. 

* Why Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Creator Wasn’t Surprised By Fans’ Issues With The CBS All Access Show – CINEMABLEND* 5 of the Best Star Trek Comics Moments* What Star Trek Can Teach Us About the Future of War, Globalism and Economics | Military.com* CBS’ ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 3 suggests third time really is the charm for Trekkies* Star Trek: Discovery’s Mary Chieffo Discusses Her Bond With Fan Artist Steffi Hochriegl* From “Star Trek” to star gazer, Colorado man drops everything and hits the road with a camera and his passion – The Colorado Sun* Celebrating Spirit Day Across the Star Trek Universe | Star Trek* A to Z with the Cast of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ | | wnem.com* Chosen One of the Day: Ensign Boimler from Star Trek: Lower Decks* A Closer Look At What’s Coming In ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 3 – TrekMovie.com* Star Trek IV was almost another Eddie Murphy comedy* Sta...

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* Star Trek Welcomes Back Kate Mulgrew* Alex Kurtzman Readying Production For 3 Star Trek TV Series, Wants Unification With Paramount Movies – TrekMovie.com* Noah Hawley On The Challenge Of Making A Star Trek Movie With So Much Trek On TV – TrekMovie.com* ‘TV’s Top 5’: Inside the State of ‘Star Trek’ With Franchise Captain Alex Kurtzman | Hollywood Reporter* Star Trek franchise ‘mapped out till 2027’ with more Discovery – Radio Times* Rare Video Shows Building of STAR TREK: The Experience – Nerdist* Star Trek: The Technorama Experience (Las Vegas) – YouTube* Creation Entertainment’s Trek Conventions:The 55 Year Mission Tour

In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada news:

While there is no new “Star Trek” news out of Vulcan, we do note that the expansion to the Vulcan Community Health Center is now open. With reports of a second wave of COVID reaching Alberta, we are glad to see the people of Vulcan taking care of each other.Expansion to Vulcan Community Health Centre opens to the public | Vulcan Advocate

71 additional stories. Everything from Mike McMahan giving hints about what will happen in season two of “Lower Decks” to Data being reimagined as a 90’s sitcom star to and more. 

* ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Season 2 Will Explore Mariner’s Sexuality; And (Probably) Feature More TNG Cameos – TrekMovie.com* Noah Hawley on Fargo Season 4, Legion, Star Trek, and Alien TV Series | Collider* Destination Star Trek London Postpones 2020 Date* Star Trek: How TNG’s First Contact & DS9 Mocked Each Other (& Why)* Star Trek: Picard’s Debut Season Hits BluRay | Star Trek* George Takei On “Star Trek” & Legendary Hollywood Career [Video]* Cadet Sidhu should join the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds*