Star Trek: Prodigy creator Kevin Hageman confirms that the animated series is set in the Prime Universe alongside the other Trek series.
Star Trek: Prodigy co-creator Kevin Hageman has confirmed that the animated series will be set in the Prime Universe along with the rest of the main Star Trek shows. The series is the first Star Trek property to be aimed specifically toward children, with the aim to bring new generations of Trekkies into the fold. Star Trek: Prodigy will premiere on Paramount Plus on October 28 with a one-hour (two-episode) special, and is slated to air on Nickelodeon shortly after. Nick and Paramount+ will also host a advance screening at NYCC 2021 on October 10.
Developed by Emmy® Award-winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters and Ninjago) the CG-animated series Star Trek: Prodigy follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search for a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered, the U.S.S. Protostar – another a first in the history of the Star Trek Franchise – but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.
Star Trek: Prodigy stars Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, Brett Gray as Dal, Angus Imrie as Zero, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Dee Bradley Baker as Murf, and Kate Mulgrew, who is reprising her role of Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek: Voyager. In the series, Janeway will serve as the starship’s built-in emergency training hologram.
In an interview with TrekMovie.com, Kevin broke down where Prodigy is placed within the Star Trek universe. Although the show is most closely linked to Star Trek: Voyager thanks to the presence of Captain Janeway, it will explore elements from the film universe and the constellation of Star Trek series on Paramount+. All of this will be taking place in the Prime Universe and not the Kelvin Timeline introduced in the Abrams movies, keeping Prodigy in continuity with every other Star Trek show. Read the full quote here:
"Yes, [it takes place in] in the Prime Universe. When we started, we wanted to have a very big cinematic scope. And part of that was for Dan and I, our introduction to Star Trek was through the movies. Wrath of Khan was our first way in. And so I think you'll see big drama, big scope in our animated series. I would say it's very influenced by the movies, if anything."
Star Trek: Prodigy will be joining its fellow animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks in exploring different periods and every nook and cranny of the Star Trek timeline of the Star Trek shows. Although the latter series does this with the intention of poking fun at some of the idiosyncrasies and inconsistencies the franchise has exhibited in its decades of existence, Prodigy is likely going to treat these prior outings with a little more gravity. Or, at least as much gravity as is possible for a children's program. It makes sense that, in order to properly have its characters (and by extension, the audience) learn about the ins and outs of Trek, it needs to have pride of place in the proper universe.
PARAMOUNT+'S ORIGINAL ANIMATED KIDS’ SERIES “STAR TREK: PRODIGY” TO BEAM ONTO SCREENS ON OCTOBER 28
September 8, 2021 –Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced that the all-new animated kids’ series STAR TREK: PRODIGY, will launch on October 28, 2021. The news, along with the show's first trailer - introduced by Star Trek legend Kate Mulgrew - and poster were revealed during the second annual Star Trek Day.
Star Trek: Prodigy was first announced in July of 2020, with Kate Mulgrew’s involvement being revealed in October. The series will star Brett Gray as Dal, Angus Imrie as Zero, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Dee Bradley Baker as Murf, Rylee Alazraqui as Tok-Tahk and Kate Mulgrew as she returns as a holographic Kathryn Janeway, serving as the starship’s (U.S.S. Protostar NX-76884) built-in emergency training hologram. John Noble and Jimmi Simpson will voice the show's main villains, The Diviner and Drednok, respectively.
Developed by Emmy® 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 will follow 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 – a first in the history of the “Star Trek” franchise – 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 CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ new animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation Studio, led by President of Animation Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman. Ben Hibon directs, co-executive produces and serves as the creative lead of the all-new animated series. Aaron Baiers also serves as co-executive producer.
Official Paramount+ press release:
OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR PARAMOUNT+’S ORIGINAL ANIMATED KIDS’ SERIES “STAR TREK: PRODIGY” REVEALED DURING “STAR TREK DAY”
“Star Trek: Prodigy” Official Key Art Also Debuted
“Star Trek: Prodigy” Premieres Thursday, Oct. 28 on
Paramount+ in the U.S. with a One-Hour Premiere Episode
Series Produced by Nickelodeon and CBS Studios’ Eye Animation Productions
Sept. 8, 2021 – Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today released the official trailer and key art for the upcoming all-new animated kids’ series STAR TREK: PRODIGY. The official trailer was virtually introduced by series star Kate Mulgrew, and the key art was unveiled by STAR TREK: PRODIGY executive producers Kevin and Dan Hageman during the series panel that took place at today’s global live-streamed Star Trek Day celebration.
In addition, it was announced that STAR TREK: PRODIGY will premiere on Thursday, Oct. 28 with a one-hour premiere episode, exclusively for Paramount+ subscribers in the U.S.
The STAR TREK: PRODIGY panel featured a conversation with series voice cast members Brett Gray and Dee Bradley Baker, executive producers Kevin and Dan Hageman, and director and co-executive producer Ben Hibon and was moderated by host Mica Burton.
The remaining Star Trek Day celebration panels are available to live-stream for free at StarTrek.com/Day and on Paramount+ and Paramount+’s Twitch page in the U.S. The Star Trek Day panel schedule can be found at StarTrek.com/Day. After their initial airing, the panels will be available on-demand on Paramount+’s YouTube Channel and on Paramount+.
STAR TREK: PRODIGY is produced by the Nickelodeon Animation Studio and CBS Studios’ Eye Animation Production.
Developed by Emmy® 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 will follow 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 – a first in the history of the “Star Trek” franchise – 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 CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ new animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation Studio, led by President of Animation Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman. Ben Hibon directs, co-executive produces and serves as the creative lead of the all-new animated series. Aaron Baiers also serves as co-executive producer. Claudia Spinelli is Nickelodeon’s Head of Animation Development with Kelley Gardner serving as Executive in Charge of production on STAR TREK: PRODIGY for Nickelodeon. Stephanie Groves is the Executive Vice President of Streaming and Cable Series for CBS Studios overseeing the series. STAR TREK: PRODIGY is distributed by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group.
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About the “Star Trek” Universe on Paramount+:
The “Star Trek” Universe on Paramount+ includes current and upcoming seasons of the original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and the upcoming STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, the first “Star Trek” series aimed at younger audiences. The “Star Trek” Universe on Paramount+ also includes all 726 episodes from the six classic “Star Trek” series and a selection of “Star Trek” films, including the documentary WOMAN IN MOTION: NICHELLE NICHOLS, STAR TREK AND THE REMAKING OF NASA.
For additional info on and photography from Paramount+’s STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, please click here.
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While it is clear that it won't be the true Janeway that the characters interact with, there remains the possibility that the real, in-the-flesh character could make an appearance. It is possible that the crew may encounter the Starfleet proper at some point later down the line. Until then, this holographic version of Janeway will play a key part of the series, serving as the youngsters' guide on their journey to explore the galaxy and seek their future within it.
Interview: ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Producers On USS Protostar, Holo-Janeway And How The Show Is “Big”
On Star Trek Day, TrekMovie had a chance to speak exclusively with Star Trek: Prodigy executive producers Kevin and Dan Hageman and co-executive producer/director Ben Hibon about what to expect for the upcoming animated kids show.
Paramount Plus promotes Prodigy as the first Trek show made specifically for kids. Who do you see as the ideal audience, who is the real target?
Kevin Hageman: People who are new to Trek. That is what we’re trying to do. While these are kids in our show, they’re in the adult world of Trek. And they’re gonna slowly discover it, and have their falls, and their and their victories and stuff. It really is a show for people who have not experienced Trek before. And it’s an entry point in, and hopefully, people find the wonder and the magic of it all.
Can you give a status update on where you are with prepping the show for launch?
Dan Hageman: It’s coming out on October 28th. The pilot will be the first two episodes.
Kevin Hageman: It’s like a 44-minute pilot. Ben and the team have done spectacularly with it.
What kind of tone are you looking for? What’s the balance? Is all the humor coming from Jason Mantzoukas?
Dan Hageman: We’ve always kind of looked at screenwriting as a balance of action, comedy, and heart. And, and I think every character should have nuances of that. While there are some characters that are funnier than others, they’re all going through an experience that’s a fish out of water. And I think there’s inherent comedy in that. And there’s also inherent heart in that.
Ben, regarding the visual style of the show, can you talk about your influences? How much of Star Trek did you know before starting? And how did you go about creating the look?
Ben Hibon: Star Trek is in the Zeitgeist. I’ve always known and always had exposure to Trek. I’ve never had a specific go-to series, but I’ve always been interested and intrigued about the overall aesthetic, the UI, the ship design, the creatures, and the species. So all of that has always been in the conversation that I had as a sci-fi fan. So being able to kind re-approach it and figuring out a fresh direction to take in considering animation and breaking some of those limitations potentially other shows had and just really go with the imagination and having a slightly different perspective on that because of the tools that we’re using.
Trek has gone through many different aesthetic eras, from The Original Series and movies to the TNG era, to the Abrams era ,to now the Kurtzman era. So, do you draw more from any one of those?
Dan Hageman: I think a little bit of all of them.
Ben Hibon: It’s kind of a blender.
Dan Hageman: I don’t think these kids are going on an adventure through one era. These kids are going to go through an adventure with dabs of a lot of it.
In the Prime Universe…
Kevin Hageman: Yes, in the Prime Universe. When we started, we wanted to have a very big cinematic scope. And part of that was for Dan and I, our introduction to Star Trek was through the movies. Wrath of Khan was our first way in. And so I think you’ll see big drama, big scope in our animated series. I would say it’s very influenced by the movies, if anything.
Ben Hibon: With the kids, it’s really a rediscovery of Trek. They’re discovering Trek, so we’re discovering Trek with them, or doing it again. And so we wanted to start from a place where we could imagine a mysterious corner of the universe and then just drawback and travel back to Trek.
So they start in the Delta Quadrant on the mining asteroid, and they immediately make a beeline to the Alpha Quadrant. That sounds familiar. Are we traveling the same route as Voyager?
Dan Hageman: We won’t be traveling the same route as Voyager. But obviously, they’re going to get a lot of help from the Emergency Training Hologram Janeway. So she has some ideas of where to where to go.
Kevin Hageman: And I think in the Delta Quadrant, they might come across some familiar faces that maybe Voyager came across. Or, as they get closer to the Alpha and Beta quadrant, there might be other familiar faces.
Ben Hibon: And it’s never a straight line, right?
Kevin Hageman: It’s never a straight line now with a bunch of kids behind the wheel, come on.
So does Hologram Janeway have all the knowledge of the Janeway that arrived back on Earth in “Endgame?”
Kevin Hageman: She’s based off the historical records and personality records.
Dan Hageman: But I don’t think every little detail would be in her logs.
But the Protostar was launched after or before Voyager returned home?
Dan Hageman: Oh, it would be after Voyager returned home, I can say that. I can’t get much more detailed about
Kevin Hageman: Because it’s a big secret.
There is something special about this ship, right?
Dan Hageman: Yes, there’s something mysterious about the ship of why it’s there on [the mining asteroid] Tars Lamora. We’ve seen some fan theories out there, but no one’s really got it.
Kevin Hageman: She’s a part of the ship, right?
Does this tie into why there are so many Alpha Quadrant species on Tars Lamora?
Dan Hageman: Not related to the ship, no.
Kevin Hageman: But there are well thought out reasons why they are in our show, and why they’re in the Delta Quadrant.
Star Trek: Prodigy arrives on Paramount+ October 28, 2021. In Canada it will air on CTV Sci-Fi and stream on Crave. It will be made available in parts of Europe in 2022 via the new Paramount+/Sky partnership.
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Join Paramount+, CBS Studios and Nickelodeon for a premiere screening for the whole family of the highly anticipated upcoming “Star Trek” animated kids’ series, STAR TREK: PRODIGY. Following the screening, cast and producers will take the stage for a moderated panel discussion.
Developed by Emmy® 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 will follow a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search for a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the Star Trek Franchise – but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents. Produced by the Nickelodeon Animation Studio and CBS Studios, STAR TREK: PRODIGY will premiere on Paramount+ this fall.
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Star Trek: Prodigy premieres October 28, exclusively on Paramount+, followed by a run on Nickelodeon. To find out more about the series, click here.
Star Trek: Prodigy stars Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, Brett Gray as Dal, Angus Imrie as Zero, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Dee Bradley Baker as Murf, and Kate Mulgrew, who is reprising her role of Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek: Voyager. In the series, Janeway will serve as the starship’s built-in emergency training hologram.
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Nickelodeon enters orbit for the epic premiere of The Astronauts, Nickelodeon's first co-production with Imagine Kids+Family, launching on Nick channels in Germany (Deutschland), Switzerland (Schweiz) and Austria (Österreich) in September 2021!
Locally titled Die Astronauten, Nick will launch the series by airing the show's first three episodes on Monday 13th September 2021 from 17:15 Uhr. Following launch, fans can catch brand new episodes every Monday at 18:10 Uhr.
Die Astronauten Vorschau | Ab 13. September (Nick Deutschland)
As with the actors in the series, Nick has taken great care to ensure that the German (Deutsch) dub of The Astronauts features a diverse cast of voice actors, including actor Genet Zegay, who is of German-Eritrean origin, as the voice the lively fashionista and music fan Doria Taylor, and Eleni Möller Architektonidou, who is of German-Greek origin, as the voice of the group's leader, Samantha “Samy” Sawyer-Wei.
Below is Nickelodeon GSA's official press release announcing the out-of-this-world news!:
Fantastisches Weltraumabenteuer mit vielfältiger Besetzung: Ron Howards Die Astronauten ab 13. September bei Nick
27/07/2021
Nickelodeon hebt ab: In der neuen Serie Die Astronauten startet ein divers-quirliger Kindercast ab 13. September 2021 ins Weltall. Die Live-Action-Serie umfasst zehn Folgen und handelt von einer Gruppe von fünf Kids, die das größte Abenteuer ihres Lebens durchlaufen, als sie versehentlich mit dem Raumschiff Odyssey II in den Weltraum geschossen werden. Ohne Astronautentraining und trotz aller Widrigkeiten, wie dem defekten Zentralcomputer Matilda, lernt das bunt zusammengewürfelte Team mit Köpfchen und Zusammenhalt, diese spektakuläre Reise zu überleben und über sich hinauszuwachsen. Großartige Unterhaltung für Kinder und Jugendliche sowie ihre Eltern!
Mit der spacigen Serie Die Astronauten verfolgt Nickelodeon seine Content-Strategie weiter, Formate zu schaffen, die sowohl für die ganze Familie attraktiv sind als auch einen hohen Anspruch an Diversität und Inklusion ihrer Charaktere haben.
So setzt Nickelodeon bei der Besetzung auf einen diversen Cast, um diese Lebensrealität von Kindern bestmöglich abzubilden. Die Gruppe der Kinder, die im Weltraum auf sich allein gestellt ist, besteht aus der ruhigen und super intelligenten Samantha “Samy” Sawyer-Wei, die von Miya Cech (“Are You Afraid of the Dark?”) gespielt wird; dem ehrgeizigen, verwöhnten, aber auch sensiblen Elliott Combs, der von Bryce Gheisar (“Wunder”) verkörpert wird; dem mutigen und vernünftigen Martin Taylor, der von Keith L. Williams (“Good Boys – Nix für kleine Jungs”) gespielt wird; seiner extrovertierten und sturen Schwester Doria Taylor, die von Kayden Grace Swan (“A Black Lady Sketch Show”) verkörpert wird; und dem lustigen Science Fiction-Fan Will Rivers, dessen Mutter als Investigativjournalistin Elliots reichen Vater im Visier hat. Will wird von Ben Daon (“Child’s Play”) gespielt.
Auch beim deutschen Synchroncast wurde auf ein diverses Team geachtet. Die Schauspielerin Genet Zegay, die deutsch-eritreischer Herkunft ist, spricht die quirlige Fashionista und Musik-Fan Doria Taylor und die Deutsch-Griechin Eleni Möller Architektonidou spricht die toughe Leaderin der Gruppe Samantha “Samy” Sawyer-Wei.
Zur Premiere von Die Astronauten werden die ersten drei Folgen am Montag, 13. September ab 17:15 Uhr gezeigt. Danach erfolgt die Ausstrahlung immer montags ab 18:10 Uhr.
Produziert wurde Die Astronauten von Imagine Entertainment. Die geschäftsführenden Produzenten Brian Grazer und Ron Howard (“A Beautiful Mind”) sowie Stephanie Sperber, Präsidentin Imagine Kids+Family, waren maßgeblich an The Astronauts beteiligt.
“Nickelodeon ist seit langem der Maßstab im Bereich der Kinderunterhaltung, weil sie das richtige Fingerspitzengefühl dafür haben, Talente zu fördern und Ideen zu entwickeln, um die bestmöglichen Formate zu kreieren”, sagt der zweifache Oscar-Preisträger Ron Howard.
Seine Produktionsfirma Imagine Entertainment, die er 1986 gemeinsam mit Produzent Brian Grazer gegründet hat, war unter anderem für den mit zwei Oscars prämierten Spielfilm “Apollo 13”, die Science Fiction-Serie “Mars” und die mit dem Emmy ausgezeichnete Dokureihe “From the Earth to the Moon” verantwortlich.
In der Zusammenarbeit mit Nickelodeon sahen die Produzenten eine einzigartige Möglichkeit, die Faszination Weltraum familiengerecht aufzubereiten. Hierzu trafen sie sich mit Brian Robbins, Präsident Kids & Family Entertainment bei ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks.
“Nachdem wir mit Brian Robbins über die Möglichkeiten gesprochen hatten, wie Imagines Weltraum-Expertise zu Nickelodeon gebracht werden kann, wurde klar, dass die Serie mit großem kreativen Spielraum entstehen würde. Das war unglaublich aufregend,” so Ron Howard.
Der Executive Producer Daniel Knauf (“The Blacklist”) zeichnet auch als Drehbuchautor und Showrunner verantwortlich. Regie führte Dean Israelite (“Power Rangers”), der ebenfalls Executive Producer bei Die Astronauten war. Weitere Regisseure waren Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek: Discovery”, ”Star Trek: Picard”) und Marcus Stokes (“Criminal Minds”).
Beaufsichtigt wurde die Produktion von Shauna Phelan, Senior Vice President Scripted Content für Nickelodeon. Brian Banks zeichnete bei der Serie verantwortlich als Nickelodeons Executive in Charge of Production.
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Die Astronauten Vorschau für den 20.09.2021 (Nick Deutschland)
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The Presley Slide: Musical artist ZooZoo is in town and when Lex, Presley, and Munchy get a gig to be a part of her live performance it's like a dream, until ZooZoo takes credit for Presley’s dance move. In Tiny Claims Court, they prepare for the trial of the century. (#126)
Beloved puppy Blue will skidoo into Blue’s Clues & You! season three, premiering Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon!
In the season three premiere, "Our New Neighbor," Josh and Blue have some BIG news--a new neighbor just moved in next door and it’s the classic fan-favorite character Periwinkle! Josh and Blue play Blue’s Clues to figure out how they can help Periwinkle feel welcome and learn more about their new kitten neighbor along the way, helping him unpack and even skidooing to his old neighborhood to retrieve his missing stuffie. (#301)
The all new episode airs as part of Nickelodeon's 25 Years of Blue's Clues celebration, celebrating one of the most iconic preschool series of all time, which launched on Sept. 8, 1996. Kicked off this summer, the milestone anniversary is also being marked by a multitiered partnership with global nonprofit organization Save the Children, a one-of-a-kind nostalgia-driven music video featuring all three Blue's Clues hosts - Steve (Steve Burns), Joe (Donovan Patton) and Josh (Josh Dela Cruz) - as well as exclusive consumer products programs, a TV tentpole event, the greenlight of an all new Blue's Clues movie, and much more. You can find out more about Nickelodeon's 25 Years of Blue's Clues celebration here!
