Trek Nation premiere’s tonight on the Science Channel

The documentary, which airs tonight as a two-hour special on the Science Channel , explores “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry’s vision and its impact on viewers’ lives over the last 45 years. The film is produced and narrated through the eyes of his son Eugene Roddenberry Jr., who has been on a quest to know his father since he passed away when Rod was only 17 years old.

Among those interviewed for the film include J.J. Abrams, Ron D. Moore, George Lucas, Nichelle Nichols, Patrick Stewart, Wil Wheaton, and Seth MacFarlane.

Everyone’s talking about Roddenberry’s Trek Nation!!! Read what people are saying…

“All hail Gene Roddenberry! Honored to be a part of the @ScienceChannel’s #Trek Nation” – Nichelle Nichols (@RealNichelle)

“Trek Nation may be one of the most lovingly crafted documentaries I have ever seen, concerning ‘Star Trek’ or any fan base.” – Ashley Strickland (CNN)

“I love the idea that we do have this belief in a future where we are working together for the greater good and that makes me so proud of my father,” – Rod Roddenberry (Roddenberry.com)

“’Trek Nation’ really made me reassess what I thought I knew about the power of sci-fi, because it took science as its foundation and then created this incredible world that had powerful social commentary,” Bernadette McDaid (The Science Channel)

Watch the special features and some deleted scenes with Trek Nation Director Scott Colthorp on The Director’s Log, a web series on YouTube. Trek Nation airs tonight (November 30th) at 8PM ET/PT on the Science Channel.

Thank You and Happy Treksgiving!

Today in addition to being thankful for our friends and family, Trek fans can also give thanks for some recent good news in the world of Star Trek. We finally have movement on the next Star Trek film, which goes into production in two months and has an actual release date: May 17, 2013. We also have recently learned that Star Trek: The Next Generation is going to be released in HD on Blu-ray, starting with a sample pack in early 2012. And of course there are new Trek books, new Trek comics and lots of Trek stuff to keep us occupied. At 45 years old, the Trek franchise is still giving us more.

The future history of Star Trek introduced us to many new holidays, like the Federation’s First Contact Day, the Klingon Day of Honor and the Bajoran Gratitude Festival. Although Thanksgiving is an American holiday, the spirit of giving thanks in appreciation for what we are blessed with is one that fits well with Star Trek. Star Trek has always celebrated different cultures coming together and working for a better future, something that is at the core of Gene Roddenberry’s vision. (Source: TrekMovie)

Today and everyday, wherever you are in the universe, Trek Radio wishes you all a “Happy Treksgiving”!