Paramount Embracing Star Trek Anniversary by Offering Nearly Every Series Debut at No Cost Next Week
Star Trek Day Celebration:A Week-Long Free Streaming Event You Don't Want to Miss!
Grab your phaser and prepare for warp speed, dear Trekkies! In a jaw-dropping move, Paramount has announced that it will be offering fans an opportunity to revisit, and even discover, beloved Star Trek series, with the premiere episodes of every franchise (barring one) available for streaming for free, from September 7-13.
Get Ready to Binge!
Prepare to immerse yourself in classics such as TOS's "The Cage," TNG's "Encounter at Farpoint I & II," and DS9's "The Emissary I & II," among others, all at your fingertips. The list includes Voyager's "Caretaker I & II," Enterprise's "Broken Bow I & II," The Animated Series' "Beyond the Farthest Star," Strange New Worlds' "Strange New Worlds," Lower Decks' "Second Contact," Discovery's "The Vulcan Hello," and Picard's "Remembrance."
But that's not all! Several episodes of Short Treks will also be accessible, including "The Girl Who Made the Stars," "The Trouble with Edward," "Ask Not," "Runaway," and "Ephraim and Dot." However, a notable absence is "Lost and Found I & II," the premiere episodes of Prodigy.
To catch these episodes, simply tune in on Amazon, Apple, Roku, Paramount+'s official YouTube page, Pluto TV, or the Paramount free content hub (available in the U.S. only, I'm afraid).
Embrace the Future and Give Back
Paramount has teamed up with Code.org, DoSomething.Org, and Outright International for the "Take the Chair, Make a Difference" campaign. This Star Trek-themed initiative encourages fans to embody the show's vision of a brighter future and contribute to the inclusive community. As part of the campaign, fans are invited to envision themselves in the iconic USS Enterprise captain's chair and ponder, "What would I do if I were setting the course for the future?"
Star Trek Day Events
Join fellow fans in celebrating Star Trek Day at vibrant pop-up events across the globe! Mind-blowing experiences are waiting for you at the Taste of Chicago in Chicago, IL, featuring a replica of the USS Enterprise's emblematic captain's chair. Meanwhile, in Berlin, Germany at the ALEXA Mall, and Vancouver, British Columbia at the Richmond Centre, you'll find a sleek, modern architectural interpretation of the captain's chair, crafted from eco-friendly materials. At all three locations, snap a photo, receive a personalized mission, and secure a special limited edition enamel pin as a memento of the experience!
Sound like fun? It sure does! With free episodes, charities, and limited edition merchandise, This Star Trek Day promises to be unforgettable... for everyone except those little rebels on the Protostar.
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- During the Star Trek Day Celebration, fans can watch the premiere episodes of numerous Star Trek series, including "The Cage" from TOS and "Encounter at Farpoint I & II" from TNG, on streaming platforms like Amazon, Apple, Roku, and Paramount's official YouTube page.
- For each Streaming episode watched, fans can take part in the "Take the Chair, Make a Difference" campaign, sponsored by Code.org, DoSomething.Org, and Outright International, where they imagine being in the USS Enterprise captain's chair and consider what they would do to create a brighter future.
- After the celebrations, fans can continue to stay updated on news from Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the DC Universe, and Doctor Who through io9, the online entertainment news outlet.
- The limited edition enamel pins offered at the pop-up events during Star Trek Day serve as mementos of a unique experience, with replicas of the captain's chair found at the Taste of Chicago, ALEXA Mall in Berlin, and Richmond Centre in Vancouver, all crafted from sustainable materials like eco-friendly ones.