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STLV: Guinness World Record Attempt Announced!

The Official STAR TREK Convention returns to Las Vegas for the 11th year on August 9-12, 2012 at The Rio Suites Hotel. For most of the thousands of attendees the big draw is the on-stage appearances of over 70 Star Trek celebrities including “The Four Captains” William Shatner (Kirk), Avery Brooks (Sisko), Kate Mulgrew (Janeway) and Scott Bakula (Archer). For many others the chance to come in Star Trek costumes and make-up is the ultimate way to enjoy a vacation from reality.

At the 2011 convention 1040 fans broke the Guinness Book of World Records achievement of having the most people in Star Trek Costumes in one place. In 2012, attendees will attempt to break their own record in response to internet chatter that other fan conventions are preparing to vie for the title.

Erin Ferries, VP of Creation Entertainment, the producers of the convention, said, “Coming in costume really adds to the fun and we want the world’s record that was made in Vegas to stay in Vegas. Cosplay is a big part of fan convention going, last year we had many attendees coming in different costumes each day.”

The Guinness Book of World Records attempt will take place on Saturday August 11, 2012 at The Las Vegas Official STAR TREK Convention. All ticketed attendees can participate provided they come in full costume. Information about the gathering, which is expected to draw over 16,000 fans from all over the galaxy, is available at: www.creationent.com

General admission tickets are available in advance (www.creationent.com) or at the door for $35 on Thursday and Friday, and $40 Saturday and Sunday. General admission tickets for children 12 and under are $25. Children under six are admitted free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. 30.Show hours are Thursday, 12:30 PM 7 PM, Friday, 8:30 AM 7:00 PM, Saturday, 8:30 AM 7:00 PM and Sunday, 10:00 AM 6:00 PM (hours are tentative at this time).

Enter the Dragon

History was made today as the Dragon capsule developed by SpaceX was the first commercial spacecraft to successfully dock with the International Space Station, marking a new era in Earth’s exploration and industrialization of space.

The Dragon capsule launched on Tuesday May, 22nd from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida and rendezvoused with the International Space Station on Thursday. The ISS astronauts will enter the Dragon capsule early Saturday morning after a 2-hour hatch opening procedure.

According to the SpaceX website, “this is SpaceX’s second demonstration flight under a 2006 Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) agreement with NASA to develop the capability to carry cargo to and from the International Space Station. Demonstration launches are conducted to determine potential issues so that they might be addressed; by their very nature, they carry a significant risk. If any aspect of the mission is not successful, SpaceX will learn from the experience and try again.”

Space enthusiasts around the world watched the docking procedure live on NASA TV while following the live tweets of Space X and NASA Johnson Space Center. We at Trek Radio congratulate the team at Space X for this monumental and historical accomplishment.

 

 

 

 

Viva Las Vegas

Star Trek Online (STO) is beaming over to Las Vegas this August to bring Star Trek fans all of the behind-the-scenes news and information they crave. Stop by the vendor room where the Star Trek Online Development Team from Cryptic Studios will be disembarking at “Podcasters Row” sponsored by TrekRadio.net and Geek Nation Tours. Brandon Felczer (PWE_BranFlakes), Community Manager, will be on hand all four days to answer your questions and present exciting audio-visual tidbits for the convention crowd. Make sure to visit the largest collection of Star Trek Online podcasts assembled under one booth.

The G&T Show is an irreverent podcast where hosts Terilynn Shull and Nick Minecci discuss all forms of Star Trek writing from movies and television to novels, games, and fan-fiction. They can be heard live on Sunday mornings at livestream.com/cerberusfilms and downloaded from iTunes or www.GandTShow.com.

Gates of Sto’Vo’Kor is a Klingon audio drama/podcast taking place within the Star Trek Online universe. Join Korrath, G’hargh, Hauk, and Deyvid as they tell stories of honor and glory while showing their listeners what it means to be Klingon. Visit them at www.gatesofstovokor.com.

Priority One is Star Trek Online’s premier weekly podcast. Hosts James, Elijah, and Adrianne interview Cryptic developers, STO community members, share the latest news and discuss your game ideas. The Priority One crew also have a new podcast, Trek It Out, focusing on general Star Trek and Sci-Fi discussion. Join them live every Thursday at livestream.com/priorityonepodcast or tune in for the edited episode on Monday. You can find it all at http://www.priorityonepodcast.com!

Jupiter Broadcasting’s STOked is the ultimate Star Trek Online podcast. Hosts Chris Fisher and Tom Cruz a.k.a. Maverick, discuss all things STO from game play to the Foundry and all points in between. Watch them live on Saturdays on Jblive.tv or on-demand every Tuesday. Additional formats are available at www.JupiterBroadcasting.com.

Podcast UGC is one of the primier STO podcasts dedicated to the Foundry and the Foundry community. Hosted by Havraha, Terilynn, and Bob, Podcast UGC offers engaging discussion and feedback as well as Foundry mission reviews and occasional developer interviews. You can listen to Podcast UGC live on both Justin.tv and Trek Radio. Visit their website at StarbaseUGC.com

Primetime UGC is one of the premier STO podcasts dedicated to the Foundry and the Foundry community. Hosted by Capt. PFDennis, Castmodean, and Cerberusfilms, Primteime UGC is a talk show filmed entirely inside Star Trek Online. You can watch their videos on Starbase UGC and YouTube, and visit their website at StarbaseUGC.com

Geek Nation Tours going to only the very best in Geeky destinations and events. Holidays created for Geeks by Geeks. They also have the geek-adjacent (a.k.a. girlfriend/wife) covered with their Parallel Universe tours. For more details on trips to GenCon, Adepticon, Star Trek Las Vegas and even places outside the United States like Essen Speil in Germany check out www.geeknationtours.com!

But wait there’s more! Trek Radio and the participating podcasts will be broadcasting live from 12pm-6pm every day with celebrity interviews and up-to-the-minute coverage from the convention floor. Experience actual game play as DJ Maverick’s high resolution projection of STO from inside the booth puts you “in the game.” While you get up close and personal with the Devs that will be stopping by, new players may sign up for their very own Star Trek Online account.  So whether you’re a player, fan, or green-blooded hobgoblin this event will have something for you!

Keep your eyes glued to our front page as we release more information in the coming weeks leading up to the convention on August 9th-12th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Trekkie Girls at The Greatest Show in The Galaxy

Updated: May 20, 2012

The Greatest Show in the Galaxy is a two-day Sci-Fi, Cult Film and TV convention in Peterborough, UK featuring amazing guests from Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Torchwood, and more. The event includes stage shows, panel discussions, photo opportunities, as well as costume and prop displays.

Trekkie Girls Sam and Carole have made the trek to Peterborough to attend The Greatest Show in the Galaxy and they will be covering the event for Trek Radio with tweets, photos and on-air reports from the convention.

Stay tuned to Trek Radio for continuing coverage and be sure to subscribe to the Trekkie Girls blog, YouTube channel, follow @TrekkieGirls on Twitter, and like them on Facebook.


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Chase and All That Jazz – TrekkieGirls interview Chase Masterson at TGSITG
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Star Trek Philly

The good folks at Creation Entertainment are having a party, and you are all invited! (the pictures can be found here: STNJ
If you live in the Philadelphia area, know how to perform the Picard Maneuver, and like your blood wine straight from the barrel then do we have a gift for you – Creation Entertainment’s Official Star Trek Convention, Friday May 4th thru Sunday May 6th!

Come out to Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill and party like a Spock Star with the likes of Sir Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Chase Masterson, Suzie Plakson, Hallie Todd, Gary Graham, Robin Curtis, Eric Menyuk, and DJ FEEK of Trek Radio!

That’s right, the Master of Feeky Fridays will once again be invading Cherry Hill to bring you wall to wall coverage and behind the scenes secrets of the areas premiere Star Trek Convention. Tune into Trek Radio all weekend long as the 25 Year Anniversary Celebration of Star Trek: The Next Generation continues!

Red Shirt Army Turns 100

Help celebrate the Red Shirt Army Podcast’s 100th episode, and win some phat loot in the process!

That’s right, the Red Shirt Army Podcast, a roundtable discussion dedicated to all things Star Trek Online, will celebrate it’s 100th episode on Sunday May 6th, 2012. As usual you can tune-into the crimson clad crew LIVE right here on Trek Radio at their usual time of 6:00PM EDT.

However; before you tune in this Sunday, be sure to write down your all time favorite memory of Star Trek Online and email it to redshirtarmy@gmail.com! By doing so, you give yourself a chance to win an awesome Razer Carcharias surround sound gaming headset, valued at $80! Unfortunately, due to shipping costs and some Rule of Acquisition we can’t remember, only residents of the United States and Canada are eligible for the headset. Never fear, other prizes such as C-Store points and Star Trek Online in-game items will be given away to lucky listeners as well!

So be sure to tune into Trek Radio, this Sunday May 6th, at 6:00PM EDT for the Red Shirt Army Podcast 100th Episode Celebration!

For more details, about the 100th episode and other contest information please visit the Red Shirt Army Website