TrekHeadlines 5 - 2 Watch: Hidden Borg Messages, DS9’s Reality Check, and Paramount’s Big Move

In this episode, host Eleanor Brittany highlights five Trek headlines you might have missed. From hidden messages in Borg heads to DS9's unique take on reality, cultural significance in Star Trek, time travel mishaps, and the unsettling shutdown of Paramount Television Studios, this week's episode is packed with news that every Trek fan should know. Tune in for these stories and more, and don't forget to share your STLV experiences with us!

Transcript

I'm Eleanor Brittany, and welcome to the August 16, 2024 edition of The TrekConvention Podcast's Five Trek Headlines to Watch. The TrekConvention podcast where I highlight five Trek Headlines you may have missed. 

So, let's get to it!

Number One:
According to SlashFilm "The Borg Heads In Star Trek First Contact Contain Hidden Messages" and honestly I've been too afraid to read the article to find out what the heck that even means. 

Number Two:
Deep Space 9's show runner has been quoted on ScreenRant as saying "Star Trek DS9 Was “A Breath Of Reality” Compared To TNG." And while I love the darker more personality driven stories in DS9, TNG is just a lot of fun.

Number Three: 
Movie web reminds us that Star Trek has always highlighted the physical, political, and cultural differences of starship Earth with their feature "Why Star Trek’s Addition of Chekov Was So Culturally Significant."

Number Four: 
ScreenRant chronicles "Who Has Time Traveled In Modern Star Trek (& Why)?" Our EP Bill reminds me daily that TrekConvention has a strict "no time travel" policy. 

And finally, Number Five:
The Nerdist reports that "PARAMOUNT SHUTS DOWN PARAMOUNT TELEVISION STUDIOS TO CUT COSTS." I'm not sure what that all means but I'm more than a bit nervous. 

And that's all for this episode of the TrekConvention Podcast's 5 Trek Headlines to Watch. 

You can find all these articles and the latest updates at TrekConvention.com and, of course, at TrekHeadlines.com. 

I'm Eleanor Brittany. Be sure to check back next week for five more to watch. 

And if you were at the STLV Trek celebration in Las Vegas and want to tell us about it, drop us a note on the TrekConvention podcast page.

Until next time, go boldly.