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TCA Interview for “Star Trek: Prodigy” on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon by Suzanne 8/31/21
I attended this panel for the TV Critics Association, but unfortunately, I did not get to ask a question. As a fan of “Star Trek,” I enjoyed watching the panel. However, they didn’t send me a transcript (as they usually do). Since they didn’t tell me ahead of time that I wouldn’t get a transcript, I didn’t record it, or even take notes, so I couldn’t write up my own article about it. I found bits and pieces online about the panel, written by some other journalists.
The panel was basically about introducing the show and its characters. They showed the opening sequence and talked a lot about the music for the show. Katherine Janeway is a main character (voiced by Kate Mulgrew). Mulgrew is happy to be included in this new series. The show is aimed at kids, which is a first for the Star Trek franchise. It will be airing on Nickelodeon as well as Paramount+.
Jimmi Simpson (“Westworld”) voices an evil robot. John Noble (“Lord of the Rings”) voices another villain, named The Diviner. This is the first Star Trek series with no humans on the starship. Indeed, they’re all inexperienced because they take the ship to escape a hard life and journey out into the galaxy in it, learning as they go. It looks like a great show, whether it’s aimed at kids or not. They’re clearly putting a lot into this.
Tue, Aug 31, 2021, 2:41âŻPM 11:40 AM
ATTENDEES
Kate Mulgrew – âHologram Janewayâ
Brett Gray – âDalâ
Ella Purnell – âGwynâ
John Noble – âThe Divinerâ
Jimmi Simpson – âDrednokâ
Kevin Hageman – Executive Producer
Dan Hageman – Executive Producer
Ben Hibon – Director/Co-Executive Producer
Alex Kurtzman – Executive Producer
Heather Kadin – Executive Producer
Ramsey Naito – President, Nickelodeon Animation
Paramount+ Press Release- Main Title Sequence Unveiled
Tweets from Star Trek on Paramount+
Deadline – Kate Mulgrew Talks Revisiting Janeway
TrekMovie – First Look at Villains
They also discussed the return of “The Game,” and two other new shows, “Harper House” and “The Mayor of Kingstown.”
MORE INFO: Official Site Trailer  Watch on Netflix
Star Trek: Prodigy is the first Star Trek series aimed at younger audiences and follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered â a first in the history of the Star Trek franchise â but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.
Episode 101/102 â âLost & Foundâ (Available to stream Thursday, October 28th)
Part 1 and Part 2. Exiled on a mining colony outside Federation space, a group of lawless teens discover a derelict Starfleet ship. Dal must gather an unlikely crew for their newfound ship if they are going to escape Tars Lamora, but The Diviner and his daughter Gwyn have other plans.
Written By: Kevin & Dan Hageman Directed By: Ben Hibon
Episode 103 â âStarstruckâ (Available to stream Thursday, November 4th)
Even with the guidance of their hologram advisor Janeway, the crew of the U.S.S. Protostar is tested when their ship is on a dangerous cosmic collision course.
Written By: Chad Quandt Directed By: Alan Wan
Episode 104 â âDreamcatcherâ (Available to stream Thursday, November 11th)
The crew has their first away mission on an undiscovered planet that manifests their deepest desires, only to realize the planet has desires of its own.
Written By: Lisa Schultz Boyd Directed By: Steve Ahn, Sung Shin
Episode 105 â âTerror Firmaâ (Available to stream Thursday, November 18th)
Marooned on a deadly planet, the crew must work together with their captive Gwyn to stay aliveâŠexcept the planet isnât the only thing in pursuit.
Written By: Julie Benson, Shawna Benson Directed By: Olga Ulanova
Episode 106 â âKobayashiâ (Available to stream Thursday, January 6th)
As Gwyn struggles to find her role aboard the U.S.S. Protostar, Dal tests his leadership skills in the newly discovered holodeck.
Written By: Aaron J. Waltke Directed By: Alan Wan
Episode 107 â âFirst Con-tactâ (Available to stream Thursday, January 13th)
When a mentor from Dalâs past persuades him to use their Federation cover for personal gain, they quickly discover Starfleet has protocols for a reason.
Written By: Diandra Pendleton-Thompson Directed By: Steve Ahn, Sung Shin
Episode 108 â âTime Amokâ (Available to stream Thursday, January 20th)
When the U.S.S. Protostar is fractured in time by an anomaly, Hologram Janeway must synchronize the disjointed crew and save their ship before it destructs.
Written By: Nikhil S. Jayaram Directed By: Olga Ulanova, Sung Shin
Episode 109 â âA Moral Star, Part 1â (Available to stream Thursday, January 27th)
The crew forgo their dreams of Starfleet to return to Tars Lamora in a no-win scenario.
Written By: S1 Writers Room (Kevin & Dan Hageman, Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, Lisa Schultz Boyd, Nikhil S. Jayaram, Diandra Pendleton-Thompson, Chad Quandt, Aaron J. Waltke) Directed By: Ben Hibon
Episode 110 â âA Moral Star, Part 2â (Available to stream Thursday, February 3rd)
When the plan goes awry, the crew must improvise. Meanwhile, Gwyn discovers a dark truth that will forever jeopardize their quest toward salvation.
Written By: S1 Writers Room (Kevin & Dan Hageman, Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, Lisa Schultz Boyd, Nikhil S. Jayaram, Diandra Pendleton-Thompson, Chad Quandt, Aaron J. Waltke) Directed By: Ben Hibon
Episode 111 â âAsylumâ (Available to stream Thursday, October 27th)
At the edge of Federation space, the crew applies for asylum at a comm relay outpost, only for their starship to reveal its shocking true purpose.
Written By: Kevin & Dan Hageman Directed By: Steve In Chang Ahn & Sung Shin
Episode 112 â âLet Sleeping Borg Lieâ (Available to stream Thursday, November 3rd)
When the crew encounters a dormant Borg Cube, Zero risks everything to save their ship.
Written By: Diandra Pendleton-Thompson Directed By: Olga Ulanova & Sung Shin
Episode 113 â âAll the Worldâs a Stageâ (Available to stream Thursday, November 10th)
The crew answers a distress call to find a colony trapped in Starfleetâs past.
Written By: Aaron J. Waltke Directed By: Andrew L. Schmidt
Episode 114 – âCrossroadsâ (Available to stream Thursday, November 17th)
When the crew attempts to secure transport to the Federation, they unwittingly cross paths with the Vice Admiral who is hunting them.
Written By: Lisa Schultz Boyd Directed By: Steve In Chang Ahn & Sung Shin
Episode 115 – âMasqueradeâ (Available to stream Thursday, November 24th)
Trapped in the Neutral Zone, the crew encounters a rogue geneticist who sheds light on Dalâs past.
Written By: Nikhil S. Jayaram Directed By: Sung Shin
Episode 116 – âPreludesâ (Available to stream Thursday, December 1)
A Starfleet Admiral digs into the past of the Protostar crew. Meanwhile, the Diviner recalls his lifeâs mission.
Written By: S1 Writers Room (Kevin & Dan Hageman, Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, Lisa Schultz Boyd, Nikhil S. Jayaram, Diandra Pendleton-Thompson, Chad Quandt, Aaron J. Waltke) Directed By: Steve In Chang Ahn & Sung Shin
Episode 117 – âGhost in the Machineâ (Available to stream Thursday, December 8)
When the crew gets trapped in the holodeck by a mysterious malfunction, they arenât sure whatâs programmed or whatâs real.
Written By: Chad Quandt Directed By: Andrew L. Schmidt
Episode 118 – âMindwalkâ (Available to stream Thursday, December 15)
Desperate to warn Starfleet of their dilemma, a daring experiment goes awry as Dal inadvertently swaps minds with a Starfleet Vice Admiral.
Written By: Julie Benson, Shawna Benson Directed By: Sung Shin
Episode 119 – âSupernova, Part 1â (Available to stream Thursday, December 22)
Surrounded by the Federation armada, the crew attempts to stop their ship from destroying all of Starfleet.
Written By: Erin McNamara
Directed By: Andrew L. Schmidt
Episode 120 – âSupernova, Part 2â (Available to stream Thursday, December 29)
As the Federation hangs in the balance, the crew must make the ultimate sacrifice to save Starfleetâs future.
Written By: Kevin & Dan Hageman Directed By: Ben Hibon
Developed by EmmyÂź Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters and Ninjago), the CG-animated series Star Trek: Prodigy is the first Star Trek series aimed at younger audiences, and follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered â a first in the history of the Star Trek franchise â but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.
Star Trek: Prodigy is from CBSâ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studiosâ animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation, led by president of animation Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers, alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman. Ben Hibon directs, executive produces and serves as the creative lead of the animated series. Aaron Waltke and Patrick Krebs also currently serve as co-executive producers.
The Star Trek: Prodigy voice cast includes Kate Mulgrew (Hologram Kathryn Janeway), Brett Gray (Dal), Ella Purnell (Gwyn), Rylee Alazraqui (Rok-Tahk), Angus Imrie (Zero), Jason Mantzoukas (Jankom Pog), Dee Bradley Baker (Murf), John Noble (The Diviner) and Jimmi Simpson (Drednok).
Star Trek: Prodigy will stream on Netflix globally (excluding Canada, Nordics, CEE, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Russia, Belarus and Mainland China) and Season 1 is currently available on SkyShowtime in the Nordics, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Central and Eastern Europe with Season 2 coming soon. Season two has launched in France on France Televisions channels and Okoo.
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