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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.
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1. The New Frontier: Resurrecting Star TrekNow viewing2016-07-0630mThis 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.
2. Maiden Voyage: Making Star Trek The Motion Picture2016-07-0630mThis episode charts the ambitious and often turbulent creation of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the franchise’s first leap onto the big screen. Through production insights, archival materials, and reflections from those who shaped the film, it explores the challenges of transforming a beloved television series into a cinematic event. From evolving story concepts to groundbreaking visual effects, the episode reveals how the film’s bold vision set the stage for Star Trek’s future in theaters.
3. The Genesis Effect: Engineering The Wrath of Khan2016-07-0630mThis episode explores the creative reinvention that propelled Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan into one of the franchise’s most celebrated films. Through production insights, archival materials, and reflections from the filmmakers, it examines how a tighter budget, a bold new thematic direction, and the introduction of the Genesis Device reshaped the series’ cinematic identity. From character-driven storytelling to innovative visual effects, the episode reveals how the team engineered a sequel that revitalized Star Trek and left a lasting mark on science‑fiction cinema.
4. The Dream Is Alive: The Continuing Mission2016-07-06This episode reflects on how Star Trek endured beyond its early cinematic successes, evolving into a lasting cultural force with a mission that continued to inspire new generations. Through archival materials, production insights, and commentary from those who carried the torch forward, it explores the franchise’s expanding legacy across film, television, and fandom. The episode highlights how the ideals at the heart of Star Trek remained a guiding star, ensuring that the dream Gene Roddenberry ignited would live on.
5. End of an Era: Charting The Undiscovered Country2016-07-0630mThis episode examines the making of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, the film that brought the original crew’s cinematic journey to a resonant close. Through archival materials, production insights, and reflections from the creative team, it explores how the movie balanced political allegory, character legacy, and the emotional weight of a final voyage. The episode highlights the challenges and triumphs of crafting a farewell that honored decades of storytelling while ushering the franchise toward its next horizon.
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Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen has 1 season and 5 episodes.
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Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen first aired in 2016.
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