The 44th edition of popular science fiction convention Shore Leave is coming up, and there are some changes afoot. Michael Schilling joined me to talk about them, plus the convention’s history and the celebrity guests you can expect to see if you attend. I’m T. Rick Jones and this is your Daily Star Trek News.
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As we bring this Mission Log: The Orville journey to a close, we’re excited to welcome back André Bormanis—author of The Guide to The Orville, science consultant for Star Trek, and a key creative force behind The Orville since its inception. André shares insights from working on all three seasons, reflects on the evolution of the show, and discusses his approach to blending science with storytelling.
🌟 And we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Master Replicas giveaway!
- Bob Ashon: Winner of the Entire Fleet Set
- April Nichols-Stark: Winner of the USS Orville ECV-197
- Silver Teede: Winner of the Pterodon
🎉 Congratulations to all the winners! If you didn’t win this time, don’t worry—more exciting content and giveaways are coming your way.
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She’s the voice of the computer on Star Trek Prodigy but when Bonnie Gordon isn’t acting or singing she’s hanging with some ghosts. That’s right chanteuse Bonnie Gordon loves ghosts! She tells host Clare Kramer and guest co-host Jake Marin all about how she first got into spirits, her most memorable paranormal encounters, and even how her an her mom have been written about in ghost hunting books. Only on Fanaddicts!
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Enterprise is only two weeks into its mission, and already Hoshi is wondering if she made a terrible career choice. A derelict ship full of alien corpses doesn’t help.
This week on Mission Log, John and Holly take on “Fight or Flight,” as Archer and T’Pol debate compassion versus caution, Hoshi discovers just how much pressure comes with being humanity’s resident language expert, and one innocent space slug raises some complicated questions about adaptation and invasive species.
When doing the right thing puts everyone at risk, how far should a captain go? And sometimes, is the bravest thing you can do simply trying to make a connection?
Hosted by John Champion and Holly Amos
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From unlikely beginnings – a character created to introduce music videos to UK audiences – sprang a trailblazing, underappreciated #cyberpunk chapter in American genre TV. Sci-Fi 5 reloads Max Headroom into your memory.
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A request to drive a Rolls-Royce led Ernie Over into the Roddenberry household and a job that reached far beyond the driver’s seat. For The Trek Files’ season 15 finale, Gene Roddenberry’s last personal assistant and driver joins Larry Nemecek to remember the man behind Star Trek, 35 years after his passing.
Beginning with a referral from former guest Fred Bronson, Ernie recalls a role that grew to include studio visits, fan correspondence, household responsibilities, and anticipating Gene’s everyday needs. His memories reveal small but telling gestures of consideration, including Gene’s habit of checking Ernie’s availability before planning a trip.
This week’s documents, a Paramount announcement of Gene’s November 1991 memorial service and a later Hollywood Reporter tribute, frame a moving firsthand account of Gene’s final day, the service that followed, and the promises Ernie stayed to fulfill for Majel.
Documents and Additional References
Paramount Pictures announcement of Gene Roddenberry’s memorial service – October 25, 1991
Gene Roddenberry memorial advertisement, The Hollywood Reporter – October 23, 1992
Reinelda Estupinian: “Roddenberry Family Album – Stories from the Inside,” episode 14-13
Fred Bronson: “Piece of Mind story draft – January 17, 1990,” episode 3-5
The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha
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Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.
To fans, they were the Great Bird of the Galaxy and the First Lady of Star Trek. To their friends and co-workers, Gene Roddenberry and Majel Barrett Roddenberry were, perhaps, slightly less mythic figures with their own very human quirks, but still beloved and admired. In this panel from the TrekTalks 5 telethon in support of the Hollywood Food Coalition, Gene and Majel are remembered by those who knew them.
Podcast hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas TrekTalks panel hosted by John Champion Panel guests: Fred Bronson, Denise Crosby, Ernie Over, Rod Roddenberry
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Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry’s early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene’s creative genius.
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Memories of Gene Roddenberry and Majel Barrett Roddenberry from those who knew and worked with them
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In this supplemental episode of Mission Log: Prodigy, Char and Marina welcome writer Jennifer Muro to the show. Muro has worked with several well-known franchises, such as DC, Marvel, and Star Wars, but as a lifelong Star Trek fan, working on Star Trek has been one of her favorite experiences in her career. Char and Marina learn details about working on Prodigy’s second season, the contributions Jen’s most proud of, and tidbits about scenes cut from the four episodes she wrote for the show.
🌟 About Prodigy: Star Trek: Prodigy follows a group of young aliens who stumble upon an abandoned Starfleet ship, igniting an adventure to seek a better future. Packed with thrilling adventures, moral lessons, and the iconic Star Trek values, this series captivates audiences with its compelling storytelling and dynamic characters.
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Our hosts break down the Messages, Morals, and Meanings woven into this episode.
Explore how the events of this episode fit into the bigger picture of the season’s storyline.
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Uncover connections to previous Star Trek lore and explore how this episode ties into the larger Star Trek universe.
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