Experience the Enterprise at STLV 2013

For decades fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation have dreamed of beaming aboard the USS Enterprise-D, taking a seat next to Cmdr. Data at the helm, standing beside Lt. Worf at the tactical station, and sitting in the captain’s chair. This dream can become a reality, but we need your help to Make It So.

Trek Radio, along with STOked Radio and Priority One, are teaming up with Huston Huddleston’s New Starship to bring the iconic Enterprise-D bridge restoration project to Creation Entertainment’s Star Trek Las Vegas convention this August — but we can’t do it alone. We need the support and contributions of the Star Trek fans. To that end we have launched the “Experience the Enterprise” Indiegogo campaign to help bring the Enterprise-D to the fabulous Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Navigate your browser to www.indiegogo.com/projects/experience-the-enterprise and contribute to this fantastic effort to help make our dreams of the future into reality in the present. Your generous contributions will not only enable Trek Radio to broadcast live from the bridge of the Enterprise-D at STLV but will also enable fans in attendance to experience the Enterprise-D first hand with a chance to sit in the captain’s chair, take photos on the bridge in costume, and meet celebrities.

In addition to helping us bring the currently restored bridge set pieces to the convention, contributors to the Experience the Enterprise campaign have access to a number of great incentives including the chance to play a Star Trek Online special taskforce mission with an all-star team of STO podcasters, special in-game items, access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content on the website, a chance to be a guest DJ on Trek Radio, one of the limited edition laser-etched bridge dedication plaques from NewStarship.com a chance to record an interview with a celebrity, and more!

Contributions to the campaign will help cover the cost of shipping the large pieces of the bridge set to the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, cover the costs of reserving the floor space in the convention’s vendor room, as well as internet and electricity needed to power the bridge and broadcast from on-location.

Help us help you to experience the Enterprise-D and support our epic endeavor to bring New Starship to Las Vegas.

Kirsten Beyer Joins Captains Table Interview Series

On June 1, 2013, Trek Radio Presents author Kirsten Beyer as she joins Timewarp and Nydra for the latest installment of the Captain’s Table author interview series at 9am PT / 12n ET / 5pm GMT.

Kirsten Beyer has penned several Star Trek: Voyager novels including The Eternal Tide, Children of the Storm, Unworthy, Full Circle and more. Kirsten’s novels have taken the Voyager storyline forward into the 2384 time period. Previously Kirsten has also written for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Alias franchises. Kristen, Timewarp and Nydra will discuss her previous novels as well as upcoming novels for the Voyager series.

An archived edition of the interview will be posted in the On-Demand section of the website a short time after the interview airs live. Questions for Kirsten Beyer can be submitted to questions@trekradio.net.

Kirsten Beyer will also be a guest at the upcoming Shore Leave 35 convention this August in Baltimore, Maryland.

Star Trek and Big Bang Theory Co-Branded Merch

In a bold twist to bring The Big Bang Theory to the final frontier, Warner Bros. and CBS Consumer Products are launching an exclusive, limited edition co-branded collection of “The Big Bang Theory”/“Star Trek” merchandise for the first-time ever that includes Leonard, Sheldon, Howard and Raj’s preferred version of “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard Spock” themed product, as well as t-shirts and Funko bobble-heads featuring characters in Starfleet uniforms. This new co-branded collection of merchandise will be available only at Hot Topic stores nationwide and HotTopic.com from now until July.

In support of these exciting new collections, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution have teamed up with Hot Topic to celebrate “The Big Bang Theory” airing 5 Nights a Week in off-network syndication. (Check www.BigBangWeeknights.com for local listings.) The partnership offers a second annual sweepstakes inviting fans to enter the Ultimate Fan Giveaway for an opportunity to attend the biggest pop culture convention in the world: the legendary Comic-Con in San Diego. Fans will also have the chance to win many great prizes, including the special edition DC Comics t-shirt and $500 Hot Topic gift cards. This year’s partnership is offering an even bigger bang with a larger collection of exclusive “Big Bang” merchandise at Hot Topic locations nationwide.

From Monday, May 20, through Friday, May 31, avid fans and pop culture junkies can enter the contest either by watching “The Big Bang Theory” every weeknight in syndication (in select markets) and identifying Sheldon’s special Hot Topic t-shirt online at www.BigBangContest.com or by visiting any Hot Topic store nationwide now through Sunday, June 2, signing up to be a HT+1 rewards member and purchasing any “The Big Bang Theory” t-shirt, including the exclusive “Big Bang” DC Comics Comic-Con edition t-shirt only at Hot Topic. One lucky fan will receive an all-expenses paid, fun-filled getaway for two to Comic-Con in San Diego, CA – including two tickets to Comic-Con, round-trip airfare, three days/two nights hotel accommodations, ground transportation and special access to various events at the Warner Bros. booth.

“We’re excited to pay-it-forward to ‘The Big Bang Theory’’s legions of fans in this perfect alliance that brings together this pop-cult favorite with the iconic brands of “Star Trek” and DC Comics,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We had such a great fan reaction and experience with this promotion last year that we’re excited to team up with Hot Topic again to bring fans a bigger bang offering and more chances to win another out-of-this-world opportunity.”

“We are thrilled to renew our partnership with Warner Bros. on such an exciting merchandise program,” said Cindy Levitt, VP and General Merchandise Manager at Hot Topic. “We feel like we’ve created the perfect geek storm by combining “The Big Bang Theory,” “Star Trek,” DC Comics, Comic-Con and Hot Topic in this program and promotion, and we couldn’t be happier that we can make it happen for our customers.”

As part of the promotion, Hot Topic stores will also feature an exciting array of merchandise from “The Big Bang Theory” spanning apparel, accessories, gift and novelties, and toys, including Funko bobbleheads of fan-favorites Leonard, Sheldon and Howard in Starfleet uniforms.

In addition to the trip to Comic-Con, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution and Hot Topic are offering viewers in 47 markets the opportunity to also win local prize packages that include $500 gift cards from Hot Topic. Markets include:

WPCH – ATLANTA, GA
KTBC – AUSTIN, TX
KBAK – BAKERSFIELD, CA
WUTB – BALTIMORE, MD
WTTO – BIRMINGHAM, AL
WCCB – CHARLOTTE, NC
WFLD – CHICAGO, IL
WSTR – CINCINNATI, OH
WACH – COLUMBIA, SC
KDFW – DALLAS, TX
KDVR – DENVER, CO
WKBD – DETROIT, MI
KFOX – EL PASO, TX
KMPH – FRESNO, CA
WWMT – GRAND RAPIDS, MI
WXLV – GREENSBORO, NC
WHNS – GREENVILLE, SC
WTIC – HARTFORD, CT
KHON – HONOLULU, HI
WTTV – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
WJXT – JACKSONVILLE, FL
WBXX – KNOXVILLE, TN
KVMY – LAS VEGAS, NV
KTTV – LOS ANGELES, CA
WBFS – MIAMI, FL
WDJT – MILWAUKEE, WI
WFTC – MINNEAPOLIS, MN
WNAB – NASHVILLE, TN
WTVZ – NORFOLK, VA
KOKH – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
WOFL – ORLANDO, FL
WPHL – PHILADELPHIA, PA
KUTP – PHOENIX, AZ
WPGH – PITTSBURGH, PA
WPFO – PORTLAND, ME
WSJP – PUERTO RICO
WLFL – RALEIGH, NC
WFXR – ROANOKE, VA
KABB – SAN ANTONIO, TX
KICU – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
KCPQ – SEATTLE, WA
WCWW – SOUTH BEND, IN
KPLR – ST. LOUIS, MO
WMOR – TAMPA, FL
KQCW – TULSA, OK
WTTG – WASHINGTON, DC

(Source: Warner Bros. Press Release)

Descent Into Darkness

As the new Trek film makes it’s way into theaters around the planet, Trek Radio and the Star Trek community descend into darkness.

EPIX GETS CLOSE UP WITH THE CAPTAINS

In the summer of 2011 William Shatner and EPIX released an insightful and moving documentary called The Captains in which William Shatner traveled the world to connect with the actors who commanded principal roles as Starfleet captains in Star Trek. On May 16, 2013 EPIX showcases the new expansion of the documentary with five featured episodes of The Captains Close-Up. Available to stream anytime, each episode of The Captain’s Close Up focuses on one of the actors who embodied a Starfleet captain in the television series. The stand-alone episodes for William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, and Scott Bakula feature additional footage and info including vignettes with the cast and crew who worked closely with the captains.

In celebration of The Captains Close Up, EPIX is partnering with Trek Radio to give away 10 limited edition posters featuring cover art from the original 2011 documentary The Captains. These beautiful posters include holographic lettering and iconic images of all five series captains including Chris Pine’s Captain Kirk.

Ten lucky fans can win one of these special posters by going to Trek Radio’s official Facebook page and entering “The Captains Poster Giveaway” contest between May 16 at 5am PDT and May 30 at 11:59pm PDT. Entry is simple and easy: “Like” Trek Radio on Facebook to access the entry form, then enter a name and a valid email address to be eligible. Winners will be selected randomly on May 31 at 11:00am PDT. Winners will be asked to provide a valid street address to receive the poster by mail. Shipping and handling costs will be covered by EPIX.

To watch the original documentary The Captains and the new The Captains Close Up episodes anytime, sign up for a free trial membership at www.EpixHD.com. Follow @EpixHD on Twitter.

KATIE & KELLIE COCKRELL DISCUSS THE ‘DARKNESS’

Twin sisters Katie & Kellie Cockrell boldly trekked into darkness with their roles in the second installment of J.J. Abram’s and Bad Robot’s reboot of the iconic sci-fi franchise. On May 11, Kellie and Katie were beamed into the Trek Radio studios for a live interview with DJs Adam and Randall. A good time was had by all as they discussed their careers and experiences on-set filming with J.J. Abrams and the cast. The interview is now posted in Trek Radio’s On-Demand section for streaming anytime. Follow Katie and Kellie on Twitter.

LIVE REPORTS FROM THE ‘DARKNESS’

Trek Radio’s Miss Risa and TXTrekkieGurl will descend Into Darkness with Deyvid on May 16 as they attend local screenings of the new film and call in live to issue on-air road reports from theaters in Southern California and Texas.

It is a good day to be a Star Trek fan as the franchise descends into darkness.

Cockrell Sisters Boldly Go Into Darkness (Updated)

Boldly going Into Darkness, Katie and Kellie Cockrell make their Star Trek debut with the second installment of J.J. Abrams’ and Bad Robot’s reboot of the iconic science fiction franchise.

Natural performers since the age of 5 years old, Katie and Kellie have danced in Ballet West’s production of the Nutcracker, appeared in over 30 television commercials, and began their acting career in 2006 with the Disney Channel Original Movie Return to Halloweentown. The sisters continued their study of acting with the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the Yale School of Drama. This summer they appear on-screen with Chris Pine’s Captain Kirk in Star Trek Into Darkness.

On May 11, Trek Radio Presents Katie and Kellie as they join DJs Adam (The Jew and the Gentile) and Randall (Quantum Universe) for a special live interview to discuss their experience filming Star Trek Into Darkness as well as their past and future projects.

Be sure to tune in for their special live interview at 9am PT / 12n ET / 5pm GMT and join our interactive chat room to share your comments and questions. An archive of the interview will be posted in our On-Demand section shortly after the interview for streaming anytime.

UPDATE:

The interview with Kellie and Katie Cockrell has been archived in the On-Demand section and is available for streaming anytime.

Anthony Montgomery’s Miles Away (Updated)

Recently Anthony Montgomery released his original graphic novel, Miles Away, published by Anarctic Press — and this Saturday, May 4, he will join us live on-air to chat about it at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT!

Known to Star Trek fans as “Travis Mayweather” on Enterprise, Anthony Montgomery has created Miles Away, a new comic book series featuring a seemingly average teenager swept up in an intergalactic adventure:

16-year-old Maxwell Miles is like most teenagers — full of questions and insecurities. For ten years, one question has haunted him: “Why did I lose so much, so early in my life?” With both parents disappearing under mysterious circumstances and a guardian who doles out vague and limited information, Max’s thirst for knowledge is rarely quenched. Unlike most teenagers, Max develops a superhuman ability, he is enlisted by a shadowy organization to battle evil around the globe, he allies with two aliens on the run, he saves their planet from destruction, he prevents an alien invasion and he has to maintain a solid grade point average despite having the laziest study partner on Earth. Max learns the hard way that some questions should never be asked because the truth hurts much more than curiosity.

Montgomery will be appearing in-person at Emerald Knights comic shop in Burbank, California on May 4 from 11am to 5pm Pacific to meet fans and sign copies of his graphic novel. A portion of the proceeds from this appearance will benefit Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. During this event, Anthony will join Trek Radio live on-air for a special interview at 3pm PT to discuss Miles Away and his journey of creating and launching a new sci-fi comic book series.

While May 4th is a special day for many sci-fi fans, this year it’s also Free Comic Book Day, when participating comic book shops around the world give away comic books for free to celebrate the medium of illustrated storytelling. Stop by your local comic book shop and pick up special FCBD issues, and while you’re there support your comic book shop and the comics industry with a few purchases.

Be sure to purchase your copy of Miles Away, and follow Anthony Montgomery on Twitter and Facebook!

UPDATE:

The archive of our interview with Anthony Montgomery has been posted in our On-Demand section for streaming anytime. Listen now!