September 8 is right around the corner, which means it’s going to be Star Trek Day once more — but this year will be a bit different compared to previous years of news, announcements, and franchise star-studded events.
2024’s Star Trek Day kicks off a global campaign called Take the Chair, Make an Impact to raise awareness and funds for three charity groups highlighting education and inclusivity in alignment with the values of the United Federation of Planets.
Sept. 3, 2024 – In celebration of “Star Trek Day,” the franchise announces “Take the Chair, Make an Impact,” a global campaign encouraging fans to embrace the optimistic vision of a brighter future and to give back to the inclusive community of fans that “Star Trek” has fostered over the years. The “Star Trek”franchise is making a donation to Code.org, DoSomething.org and Outright International, while also encouraging fans to take on the mission of giving back with this worldwide social activation.
On Sept. 8, 1966, “Star Trek” debuted for the first time on television andcreator Gene Roddenberry introduced audiences to a world that championed diversity, inclusion, acceptance and hope. Fifty-eight years later, “Star Trek” commemorates this important day and the franchise’s enduring legacy with the fifth annual “Star Trek Day” celebration, providing fans with a memorable way to enjoy and celebrate all things “Star Trek.”
This year, “Star Trek” has partnered with three worldwidenonprofits that embody the values of the franchise, including Code.org, giving every K-12 student the opportunity to learn computer science; DoSomething.org, fueling young people to change the world; and Outright International, advocating for LGBTIQ inclusion and equality globally. The “Take the Chair” campaign invites fans to see themselves in the iconic U.S.S. Enterprise captain’s chair and ask themselves, “What would I do if I were setting the course to the future?”
Fans will be able to engage through a digital experience available to fans worldwide on StarTrek.com. Throughout the month of September, 25% of U.S.product sales from select items on the official “Star Trek” shop will benefit these three nonprofits.
In addition, there will be three live events — in Chicago, Berlin, and Vancouver — to promote the new campaign.
Fans will be able to celebrate “Star Trek Day” at various pop-up events, including the Taste of Chicago located in Chicago, Ill., throughout the weekend of Sept. 6, which will feature the U.S.S. Enterprise captain’s chair, while on Sept. 8 activations in Berlin, Germany, at the ALEXA Mall and in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Richmond Centre will feature a modern architectural interpretation of the captain’s chair crafted from sustainable materials.
At all activations, fans are invited to “Take the Chair,” capture a photo, obtain a personalized mission and receive a limited edition enamel pin.
Finally, as has been the case for past Star Trek Days, Paramount+ will be making the series premiere episodes of (most) Trek shows available for free on multiple platforms — Star Trek: Prodigy excluded, since it is no longer distributed by Paramount+.
In honor of “Star Trek Day,” the premiere episodes of the following series and Short Treks will be available to watch for free in a special sampling occurring Sept. 7-13 on Paramount+ partner platforms (Amazon, Apple, Roku), Paramount+’s Official YouTube page, Pluto TV and on the Paramount+ free content hub (US only), episodes listed here:
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES, “The Cage”
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, “Encounter at Farpoint Part I & II”
STAR TREK: VOYAGER, “Caretaker Part I & II”
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE, “The Emissary Part I & II”
STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE, “Broken Bow Part I & II”
STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES, “Beyond the Farthest Star”
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, “Strange New Worlds”
STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, “Second Contact”
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, “The Vulcan Hello”
STAR TREK: PICARD, “Remembrance”
STAR TREK: SHORT TREKS – “The Girl Who Made the Stars,” “The Trouble with Edward,” “Ask Not,” “Runaway” and “Ephraim and Dot”
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