5 Trek Headlines to Watch: Unveiling Star Trek Secrets: Academy Insights, Gorn History, and Discovery's Farewell

Embark on a warp-speed journey through the latest developments from the cosmos of Star Trek with your guide, Eleanor Brittany. This week's episode of the Trek Convention Podcast is a treasure trove of news that every Trekkie needs in their log. Join us as we unveil the filming secrets of 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy', and discover the untold history of the Gorn, where every detail is a mind-bending piece of the puzzle. But wait, there's a twist! We say a bittersweet goodbye to 'Star Trek: Discovery'—a departure made all the more poignant as it marks the end of an era without a Jonathan Frakes cameo.

Prepare for unexpected connections as we expose how 'The Walking Dead' staggered into 'Discovery's' trajectory, causing an unforeseen delay. And for a dose of laughter amidst the stars, we've got the inside scoop on the behind-the-scenes jest that colored the USS Enterprise E in 'Star Trek: Picard' Season 3, as the showrunner spills the secrets. Don't miss out on these celestial headlines that will keep you entertained and informed until the next weekly update—because what happens on the Enterprise E, doesn't necessarily stay on the Enterprise E.

Transcript

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I'm Eleanor Brittany and welcome to the March 22, 2024 edition of the Trek Convention Podcast's 5 Trek Headlines to Watch, where I highlight 5 Trek Headlines you may have missed. My spring break is over, so let's get to it. Number 1. I've been waiting anxiously for details since I first heard about Starfleet Academy and, thanks to CBR's feature, star Trek Starfleet Academy reveals filming window. I now have the details I've been jonesing for.

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Number 2. Gone and Gorn. What is Gorn? Giant Freakin' Robots article, star Trek's biggest retcon, fixes its most mysterious villains, fills in all those nasty gaps in the history of the Gorn. Number 3. Yahoo News reminds us that Discovery will be the first Star Trek show in 50 years to end without a Jonathan Frakes appearance. And somehow I'm even more sad to see Discovery end.

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Number 4. Zombies are a scourge and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If you don't believe me, slashfilm's article how the Walking Dead Caused a Huge Delay for Star Trek Discovery may be all the proof you need. And finally, number 5. What happens on the Enterprise E stays on the Enterprise E, but Screen Rant will let you in on the secret with their feature Star Trek Picard Season 3's USS Enterprise E. What happened joke explained by showrunner, but you didn't hear it from me. 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.