Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen — Season 1, Episode 1: The New Frontier: Resurrecting Star Trek
Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • 30 min • 1 season, 5 episodes • ★ 1.5/10
Episode synopsis
This opening chapter explores how Star Trek was revived for a new generation, tracing the creative and cultural forces that brought the franchise back to the big screen. Through production insights, archival materials, and reflections from those who helped steer the reboot, the episode examines the challenges of honoring a beloved legacy while boldly reimagining its future. It sets the stage for the cinematic journey that would redefine the series for modern audiences.
About Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen
In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candid exploration into the original series cancellation and subsequent resurrection as one of the most successful series of motion pictures in Hollywood history. Features new interviews with key creative and production people as well as never before seen images from the production of all six classic Star Trek films along with details on all the un-produced Trek theatrical projects including The God Thing, Star Trek: Planet of the Titans, Star Trek: The Academy Years, and many other aborted big screen voyages for the crew of the Enterprise.