Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier is a 2-hour 2007 television
The host was actor Leonard Nimoy, noted for playing Spock in the original series.[1][2] It explores the decades long history of the Star Trek franchise and its impact on popular culture, with interviews with actors and production staff of the various television shows and movies, and also the auction of props from the series.[1]
Plot outline
The documentary, hosted by actor
In the interviews, cast and writer producers were noted for being impressed by the franchise's longevity and how much they loved those they worked with.[3]
Cast
- Leonard Nimoy (Host)[1]
- George Takei[1]
- Nichelle Nichols[1]
- Rick Berman
- Patrick Stewart[1]
- Jonathan Frakes[1]
- Marina Sirtis
- Garrett Wang
- Avery Brooks[1]
- Brannon Braga
- Michael Okuda
- Denise Okuda
- Armin Shimerman
- Herman F. Zimmerman
- Robert Blackman
- Kate Mulgrew
- Michael Westmore
Broadcast and releases
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier aired on what was then known as "The History Channel" on Monday, Feb. 19, 2007 at 9 p.m.[3]
The feature was included on the
Reception
In 2021, The Hollywood Reporter called it "fascinating" and a comprehensive overview of the interest in popular culture in Star Trek at that time.[1] In 2007, noted the focus on various aspects of the auction, interviews, and highlighting Nichols quote, call the fan base "Human beings of great quality".[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Ray Richmond (2007-02-18). "Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ a b c Lowry, Brian (2007-02-16). "Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier". Variety. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ Wright, Matt. "Review – Star Trek: The Original Series Season One HD DVD Box Set [UPDATED]". TrekMovie.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ "Star Trek : The Original Series - Season 1 Digitally Remastered (DVD On One Side & HD On The Other) [HD DVD]- Pre-owned". hddvd-revived.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
