'Star Trek' Day celebrates show's 55th anniversary with star-packed live-streamed panel events

Paramount and “tv” target=”_blank”>Star Trek< that will discuss both the enduring legacy of the show and celebrate what would have been Roddenberry’s 100th birthday. 

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William Shatner as Captain Kirk. "Star Trek: The Original Series" premiered 55 years ago on Sept. 8. 

William Shatner as Captain Kirk. "Star Trek: The Original Series" premiered 55 years ago on Sept. 8. 
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According to the franchise’s website, the liver stream events will begin at 5:30 p.m. PT from the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The event will be hosted by former “Star Trek: The Next Generation” cast member Wil Wheaton and the daughter of his fellow “TNG” co-star LeVar Burton, Mica Burton. 

Fans will also be treated to a live orchestra performance composed by Jeff Russo, who does the music for current shows “Star Trek: Discovery” and “Star Trek Picard.” 

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Fans can stream the events on the “Star Trek” website as well as Paramount+. In addition to panels, the website promises legacy moments that will see key celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>cast members<

“Star Trek: Discovery” continues to mush along while “Star Trek: Picard” is poised to air its second season. Meanwhile, animated shows like the comedy “Lower Decks” and “Prodigy” are coming along for the streaming service exclusively.

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