5 Trek Headlines to Watch: A Tribute to Kenneth Mitchell and Star Trek's Latest Ventures

Set sail on an adventure with me, Eleanor Brittany, as we embark on a voyage through the latest Star Trek happenings that might have slipped under your radar. From the deck of the Star Trek Cruise to the digital realms of gaming, this podcast has it all. We're kicking things off with a special link to the 2024 Star Trek Cruise—think of it as your personal holodeck experience.  Then, we'll transition into the world of video games with the eagerly anticipated Star Trek Legends now available on Steam—so power up your consoles and join the crew!

As we warp through this week’s content, we’ll speculate on the return of Star Trek Strange New Worlds to our screens, fueled by the latest insights from Red Shirts Always Die. But that's not all; we've also found an exclusive from Screen Rant's conversation with David Ajala, who teases an out-of-this-world start to the fifth season of Star Trek Discovery. And while we celebrate the exciting journeys ahead, we also take a moment to honor the legacy of Kenneth Mitchell, whose portrayal of multiple characters and his valiant fight against ALS have touched the hearts of many in the Star Trek community. Beam up with us for a heartfelt tribute and a roundup of stories that are truly the final frontier of fandom.

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I'm Eleanor Brittany and welcome to the March 1, 2024 edition of the Trek Convention Podcast's 5 Trek Headlines to Watch, where I highlight 5 Trek headlines you may have missed. So let's get to it. Number 1. I'm not keen on getting wet, but I could be coaxed onto the water for the Star Trek Cruise. Star Trekcom has a day-by-day chronicle of events on the 2024 Star Trek the Cruise Number 7 event. Honestly, I wish I was there.

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Number 2. Gamers Rejoice. Red Shirts always die. Reports that Star Trek Legends launches on Steam and I'm warming up my joystick.

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Number 3. In their feature article, star Trek Strange New Worlds is back to filming, but when can fans expect its return to screens? Red Shirts always die, answers my most burning questions and it can't be back soon enough. Number 4. Screen Rants got all the latest on Star Trek Discovery when they spoke to David I Yala and he promises an amazing start to Season 5's fun adventure. And finally, number 5. The Star Trek universe seems a little less bright as we mourn the passing of Kenneth Mitchell, known to Trek fans as the ferocious Klingon Core in the first season of Star Trek Discovery. Mitchell went on to play Kohlschar, tenevik and Aurelio in later seasons, his convention appearances and battle with ALS raised awareness of the disease within the Star Trek community and his loss will be deeply felt. And that's all for this edition of the Trek Convention Podcast's 5 Trek Headlines to watch. You can find all these articles and the latest updates at TrekConventioncom and, of course, at TrekHeadlinescom. I'm Eleanor Brittany. Be sure to check back next week for 5 more to watch. Until next time, go boldly.