#StarTrekDay

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😮 It's #StarTrekDay?!

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Star Trek Day

People around the world mark Star Trek Day on September 8 to celebrate the legacy of one of the best stories, films, and T.V. shows in history. As one of the most beloved works of pop culture, “Star Trek” still enjoys a loyal fan base even after so many years. Ever since the release of the first T.V. show in the series, the “Star Trek” universe kept garnering attention and wonder at its hope-filled and futuristic vision.

History of Star Trek Day

“Star Trek” was initially conceived as a T.V. series about the cosmos. The first episode was aired in 1966, on September 8, the date of the holiday. Although the ratings of this first series kept dropping throughout the season, later installations proved much more successful. The show was canceled after some years. However, in 1969, reruns of the show helped garner a cult following.

The first “Star Trek” convention was organized in 1972, which was attended by thousands of fans, surprisingly. This attested to the success of the show and the originality of its premise, which later led to the network, Paramount, reviving the series. Paramount produced the “Star Trek” animated series, which won an Emmy Award, as well as The Motion Picture, which performed fairly well at the box office.

The first major success of the Star Trek saga would be “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” the second film in the series. Star Trek would eventually amass six film productions, all of which are now considered classics. Later on, in 1987, Paramount would reintroduce the Star Trek universe back into television, with the production of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” As of the 2000s, “Star Trek” is by far the most successful franchise for Paramount, and will continue to release additional installations to the original work. Even now, several “Star Trek”-themed T.V. shows, animated series, and movies are still in production. This cultural significance is what makes “Star Trek” deserving of a dedicated annual celebration.

Star Trek Day timeline

1966

The First Episode

'The Man Trap,' which is the first Star Trek episode, is broadcast.

1980

The First Movie

The Motion Picture is the first “Star Trek” feature film, and is directed by Robert Wise.

1988

“The Next Generation” Begins

One of the most memorable “Star Trek” series, “The Next Generation,” begins its first installation.

2009

The Reboots

“Star Trek” releases the earliest eponymous reboot film, intended to revive the “Star Trek” legacy for younger audiences.

Star Trek Day FAQs

Who is Star Trek’s most popular character?

Although there are many answers to this, and Star Trek fans are constantly debating this point, Mr. Spock is largely considered the most famous character in all of the series.

What was Captain Kirk’s catchphrase?

Captain Kirk, played largely by William Shatner, is by far the main protagonist of the series. However, he didn’t have a catchphrase.

Did Captain Kirk ever meet Archer?

Captain Kirk started out very young; Archer was around 40 years old at that time and so the two never meet.

Star Trek Day Activities

Binge watch the series: Star Trek is considered one of the greatest media franchises in the world. It offers amazing stories and an expansive universe. Watching the series and its productions is one of the best ways to celebrate this special day.

Host watching parties: Watching parties are incredibly popular amongst loyal Trekkies. It is one of the best ways to share your passion for this series, as well as to discover the great stories it offers.

Attend the convention: Star Trek Day is usually celebrated as part of the “Star Trek” Convention. Attending this event will put you at the center of “Star Trek” related festivities. Make sure you check out all the organized events and participate.

5 Interesting Facts About “Star Trek”

Captain Spock was originally red: In the original screenplays, Captain Spock was supposed to have red skin but was later changed.

Eddie Murphy turned down a role: Eddie Murphy was going to be cast in “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” but he turned down the role.

The only person to play himself: Stephen Hawking, the American cosmologist, is the only person to play himself in the series, “The Next Generation.”

A Royal fan: Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, is a huge fan and even has a silent cameo appearance in the Voyager episode, “Investigations.”

William Shatner has never watched the series: Although he played a protagonist role, William Shatner has never watched the series.

Why We Love Star Trek Day

It’s one of the most recognizable series: Star Trek is still one of the most recognizable series in the history of T.V. and cinema. It is still an important part of pop culture and yields an important fan base. This celebration is indeed a recognition of the series’ significance.

“Star Trek” is fun to watch: It has amazing stories and is very fun to watch. If you’re wondering what to binge-watch next, “Star Trek” is definitely a winning choice.

Popular among different generations: “Star Trek” is one of the very few series that can yield fans from different generations. Be it the original series, the great movies produced in the ‘80s, or the recent reboots, “Star Trek” indeed offers something for everyone.

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Come as we explore strange new video codecs 🔍🖖🎥

Our last few experiments with playing video+audio on the ESP32-S3 involved converting an MP4 to MJpeg + MP3, where MJpeg is just a bunch of jpegs glued together in a file, and MP3 is what you expect. This works, but we maxed out at 10 or 12 fps on a 480x480 display. You must manage two files, and the FPS must be hardcoded. With this demo https://github.com/moononournation/aviPlayer we are using avi files with Cinepak https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinepak and MP3 encoding - a big throwback to when we played quicktime clips on our Centris 650. The decoding speed is much better, and 30 FPS is easily handled, so the tearing is not as visible. The decoder keeps up with the SD card file, so you can use long files. This makes the board a good option for props and projects where you want to play ~480p video clips with near-instant startup and want to avoid the complexity of running Linux on a Raspberry Pi + monitor + audio amp. The only downside right now is the ffmpeg cinepak encoder is reaaaaallly slooooow.

[numenskog]

Happy Star Trek day! :D

[nikmen69]

[tvrundownusa]

tvrundown USA 2024.09.08

Sunday, September 8th:

(streaming weekly): City of God: The Fight Rages On (MAX, first 3 eps), SEAL Team (Para+), Mission: Yozakura Family (hulu)

(streaming twice/week): Romance in the House (netflix), Love Next Door (netflix)

(original made-for-TV movies): "The Assistant 2" (TUBI, thriller, ~105mins), "Murder Below Deck" (LIFE, 2hrs+)

(hour 1): The Chosen (theCW, 2hrs), Tulsa King (CBS, season 1 finale), Universal Basic Guys (FOX, animated comedy series premiere, special time) / . / Bob's Burgers (FOX, new)

(hour 2): Snowpiercer (AMC|AMC+, ~67mins), Emperor of Ocean Park (MGM+, penultimate), Industry (HBO), Big Brother (CBS), The Great North (FOX) / . / The Great North (FOX), The Chosen (theCW, contd)

(hour 3): "Chimp Crazy" (HBO, part 4/4, docuseries finale), "The Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood" (MGM+, docuseries, part 1)

(hour 4 - latenight): Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO), PSI Cops! ([adultswim], 30mins)

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Star Trek Day Messages and Quotes

Share Happy Star Trek Day Messages, Greetings, Star Trek Quotes and Facebook/ Whatsapp Status. Happy Star Trek Day wishes to send to your everyone.

[moongalovesbally]

Happy Star Trek Day🛸💟

On this 8th day of September, 57 years ago in 1966, long before u x i were even born, the Star Trek franchise came to life with the 1st ever episode of the show airing kuba Zungu🇺🇲♥️

During my childhood, ZNBC was the only TV channel we had x they used to broadcast Star Trek: TNG. My older brother Malambo loved this show x was the sole reason i tuned in.

Characters like Worf x Geordi left a lasting impression on my young mind due to their unique appearances.

As an adult, my hormones🍑💦 led me to appreciate Dr. Crusher👩‍⚕️ x Deanna Troi👩

I also admire Picard for his brilliance, Riker for his charm with the ladies x Data for his intellect 🤖🖤 - In fact, if u think about it, Data is the original Google, ChatGPT x Boston Dynamics all bundled up in one handsome package.

That catchy theme song still resonates in my head whenever i recall the show.

Recently, i started to rewatch Star Trek: TNG just so i could relive my childhood memories x i marveled at how some of the futuristic technology they envisioned now exist, like Artificial Intelligence, Robots, Voice Assistants (Alexa, Siri), Tablets, Touchscreens, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality x more.

So on this Star Trek Day i wanna thank my brother Malambo❤️ x ZNBC📺💚 for introducing me to the wonderful world of Start Trek.

Also, a huge thank u goes out to the show's creator, Gene Roddenberry x the entire cast x crew as well as the production company Paramount for giving us this remarkable show.

A massive shout-out to NASA, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Qualcomm, IBM x all the brilliant minds across the planet involved in bringing into existence much of the tech envisioned by Star Trek.

I wish our civilization successful journeys to strange new worlds where no one has gone before 🛸

[retroscifiart]

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) #StarTrekDay reading material

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Happy Star Trek Day. #lowerdecks. #startrekday

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Star Trek Day

“I haven’t faced death. I’ve cheated death. I’ve tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity; I know nothing.” ~ James T. Kirk, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Long ago, in the depths of the cold war, America had a prophet arrive. He spoke not of religious texts and damnation, but instead provided us with a vision of the future so hope-filled, so compelling, that it has indelibly marked the imaginations of man-kind ever since. Star Trek Day celebrates that vision, and the man who created it, Gene Roddenberry.

History of Star Trek Day To today’s audiences, the original Star Trek series can seem hackneyed, corny, and even incredibly racist when viewed through the modern lens. To view it in this way overlooks the incredible strides that were made during it’s production, and how unthinkable some of the elements found within were. Consider if you will, Lieutenant Pavel Andreievich Chekov, a officer of Russian descent serving on board an American starship. In the days of the ‘Red Communist Threat’ this concept was inconceivable, but Gene dreamed of a day where it would be possible.

Then there was Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, who stood out not only by being a female officer on the deck of a naval vessel (since all starships are considered part of the Navy) but by being of African-American descent. Both of these elements created an incredible story for her, her position as fourth in command of the USS Enterprise not undermined by her position as a glorified telephone operator.

Star Trek speaks of a hope-filled future where our nationality no longer matters, and yet each of our personal heritages is still something we can be proud of. We are all citizens of the same universe, and at the end of the day that’s all that matters.

How to Celebrate Star Trek Day The best and easiest way to celebrate Star Trek Day is simply taking the time to marathon the original series. Take care on the first episode, it is easily rated as one of the most spooky and unnerving of all episodes, and Spock is to blame. They hadn’t established that Vulcan’s lacked emotion at that point, so there’s a shocking surprise for those unfamiliar with the episode. Put together some themed snacks and pull your old uniforms out of the closet, no better way to get in the spirit of Star Trek Day!

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The American science fiction show Star Trek premiered with “The Man Trap” on September 8, 1966, launching a media franchise that has since created a cult phenomenon and has influenced the design of many current technologies.

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ESP32-S3 Mini TV demo for Star Trek Day 🖖📺🔊

This Mini TV demo

by moononournation is perfectly themed for Star Trek day, playing the TOS and STNG intros at 480x480 12fps MJpeg and 22KHz I2S MP3 audio. We'll try Cinepak next, but this was an easy first start, and it looks and sounds great. There's a little tearing effect due to the low frame rate and the display being single, not double-buffered, but considering this is a $4 microcontroller module running Arduino, it's very impressive! This may be the first time we've seen reasonable size-and-quality video+audio playback! This was our last 'test' for the ESP32-S3 TFT Experimenter board. All functionality has been tested, and it's ready to go out for manufacture - only one blue-wire fix is needed to change the default I2C address of the GPIO expander :)

[conjcosby]

Whether or not we get a Tendi spin-off movie, here is a possible film poster made by me. Hope you like it. 😁💚 #StarTrekLowerDecks #StarTrekDay #StarTrek #StarTrekTumblr #MistressOfTheWinterConstellans #Tendi

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