Nickelodeon South East Asia will premiere Star Trek: Prodigy in April 2022!
Following a sneak peek on Wednesday 13th April 2022, including in Indonesia at 17:00 WIB, STAR TREK: PRODIGY premieres in Singapore and Thailand from April 18, weekdays at 5pm (SG) and 4pm (TH) on Nickelodeon. For fans in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, the series will premiere on April 25, airing weekdays at 7pm (MY/PH), 6pm (WIB) on Nickelodeon.
From April 25, learn more about the U.S.S. Protostar and its crew and stand a chance to win your very own crew pack on the STAR TREK: PRODIGY microsite at NickelodeonAsia.com/StarTrekProdigy.
Produced by the Nickelodeon Animation Studio and CBS Studios’ Eye Animation Production, STAR TREK: PRODIGY made its debut in October 2021 is already a hit amongst Paramount+ subscribers, and had the top-performing premiere day out of any original animated kids series on the service. Currently in its first season, Star Trek: Prodigy will return with new episodes later this year on Paramount+. The series was recently renewed for a second season, which is slated to premiere in 2023.
The US-English STAR TREK: PRODIGY voice cast includes Kate Mulgrew (Hologram Kathryn Janeway), Brett Gray (Dal), Ella Purnell (Gwyn), Rylee Alazraqui (Rok-Tahk), Angus Imrie (Zero), Jason Mantzoukas (Jankom Pog), Dee Bradley Baker (Murf), John Noble (The Diviner) and Jimmi Simpson (Drednok).
Developed by Emmy® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (“Trollhunters” and “Ninjago”), the CG-animated series STAR TREK: PRODIGY is the first “Star Trek” series aimed at younger audiences, and follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the “Star Trek” franchise – but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.
STAR TREK: PRODIGY is from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ new animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation Studio, led by President of Animation Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers, alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman and Ben Hibon, who also directs and serves as executive producer and the creative lead of the animated series.
STAR TREK: PRODIGY currently streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Australia, Latin America and the Nordics, and will also be coming soon to Nickelodeon international channels, which are available in 180 countries globally. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. STAR TREK: PRODIGY is distributed by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group.
Official Paramount Asia press release:
“Star Trek: Prodigy” beams into Southeast Asia on April 18, exclusively on Nickelodeon
With slick space gadgets, intergalactic adventures and Easter eggs, Nickelodeon’s “Star Trek: Prodigy” is set to delight new fans and longtime Trekkies alike
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Singapore, April 14, 2022 - The highly-anticipated animated series, STAR TREK: PRODIGY, warps into Southeast Asia on Nickelodeon, on April 18. The series promises to take fans on out-of-this-world adventures with its motley crew of aliens, equipped with the coolest space gadgets. If you are a longtime Trekkie, look out for Easter eggs from the Star Trek Universe peppered throughout the series! STAR TREK: PRODIGY premieres in Singapore and Thailand from April 18, weekdays at 5pm (SG) and 4pm (TH) on Nickelodeon. For fans in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, the series will premiere on April 25, airing weekdays at 7pm (MY/PH), 6pm (WIB) on Nickelodeon.
Developed by Emmy® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (“Trollhunters” and “Ninjago”), STAR TREK: PRODIGY is the first “Star Trek” series aimed at younger audiences, and follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the “Star Trek” franchise – but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.
Kate Mulgrew (“Star Trek: Voyager”) reprises her role as Janeway, but in hologram form for this series. Who better to guide the young crew and the next generation of dreamers than one of the most outstanding captains in the Universe? Hologram Janeway will serve as the STAR TREK: PRODIGY starship’s built-in emergency training hologram. Astute die-hard fans might notice that Hologram Janeway is often seen with a coffee cup in her hands, sharing Captain Janeway’s well-documented love of coffee!
Kate Mulgrew stated, “I have invested every scintilla of my being in Captain Janeway, and I can’t wait to endow her with nuance that I never did before, in Star Trek: Prodigy. How thrilling to be able to introduce to these young minds an idea that has elevated the world for decades. To be at the helm again is going to be deeply gratifying in a new way for me.”
Kate won’t be the only one to join the adventure - Robert Beltran will reprise his “Star Trek: Voyager” role as Captain Chakotay. Watch out for other familiar voices and other easter eggs popping up throughout the series – from Spock to Dr Beverly Crusher.
Other members of the STAR TREK: PRODIGY voice cast include Brett Gray (Dal), Ella Purnell (Gwyn), Rylee Alazraqui (Rok-Tahk), Angus Imrie (Zero), Jason Mantzoukas (Jankom Pog), Dee Bradley Baker (Murf), John Noble (The Diviner) and Jimmi Simpson (Drednok).
There’s more in store for sci-fi fans beyond holograms. Fans can feast their eyes on a staggering range of gadgets and technology in the series - from phasers and universal translators to food replicators and living armour that can transform with just a thought. Sneak a peek at the cool technology in this video.
The STAR TREK: PRODIGY main theme is composed by Academy Award winner Michael Giacchino, who also scored the 2009 Star Trek film. While the PRODIGY theme is composed by Giacchino, the series music is by Nami Melumad (“An American Pickle,” “Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond,” “Absentia”).
STAR TREK: PRODIGY is from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ new animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation Studio, led by President of Animation Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman. Ben Hibon directs, co-executive produces and serves as the creative lead of the all-new animated series. Claudia Spinelli is Nickelodeon’s Head of Animation Development with Kelley Gardner serving as Executive in Charge of production on STAR TREK: PRODIGY for Nickelodeon. Alec Botnick is Head of Animation for CBS Studios and Stephanie Groves is the Executive Vice President of Streaming and Cable Series and overseeing the series for CBS Studios.
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From April 25, learn more about the U.S.S. Protostar and its crew and stand a chance to win your very own crew pack on the STAR TREK: PRODIGY microsite at NickelodeonAsia.com/StarTrekProdigy.
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From Geek Culture:
Geek Exclusive: Kate Mulgrew Wants To Reunite ‘Voyager’ Crew On ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’
Discovery, Lower Decks, Picard, Prodigy, and soon, Strange New Worlds – if anything, the golden age of Star Trek is upon us, as a mix of live-action and animated shows from the long-running sci-fi franchise are filling streaming services. And while the shows span various timelines across the futuristic series, there is one thing unifying them all – a connection to the past.
Discovery includes the sister of fan favourite icon, Spock, and Lower Decks has connections to The Next Generation. Picard brings back Patrick Stewart into his most iconic role, while Strange New Worlds follows the USS Enterprise at a time set before the original TV series.
And in the case of Star Trek: Prodigy, it brings back actress Kate Mulgrew to a role she last played in 2002, as Captain (and subsequently Admiral) Kathryn Janeway, from Star Trek: Voyager. One thing that longtime fans remember of the earlier Star Trek shows was that they were some of the best of the franchise, each with its defining moments and while Voyager had fans split in the middle on how good/bad the series, which was the last Star Trek show to last seven seasons, was, it was dubbed one of the ‘Trekkiest’ series of all time, as it explored the Borg collective and the majority of the series took the form of one-off, self-contained sci-fi stories.
And just as Janeway guided her crew from the Delta Quadrant back to Earth then, she’s now doing the same thing with a brand new crew… of children?
“It feels wonderful. Mainly because I’m directing myself towards children, which is the final frontier in terms of audience,” said Mulgrew in an exclusive interview with Geek Culture, on why she decided to revisit the role 20 years after Voyager went off air..
An animated Nickelodeon series, Star Trek: Prodigy sees a group of teenagers find an abandoned, experimental starship who decide to use it for their escape and exploration of the vast universe and from the get-go, they meet an Emergency Command Hologram, based on Janeway, and yes, voiced by Mulgrew.
And the new audience was what drew the 66-year-old actress back into the Captain’s chair if you will. Star Trek has often been thought of as an adult franchise, and Prodigy has given the beloved lore the opportunity to travel to younger audiences. According to Mulgrew, it’s a great accomplishment and one of the reasons why she agreed to the role.
Of course, her inclusion in Prodigy is no small event for longtime fans. Since her appearance, demand and interest to see more of Janeway and the rest of the Voyager crew has increased exponentially. Although Mulgrew isn’t sure what this voice role may lead to, she hopes the Voyager crew could reunite once again and make an appearance in Prodigy the same way that she had, along with co-star Robert Beltran, who cameoed and returned to his role as then First Officer and Commander, and now, Captain Chakotay.
“I don’t have any plans at the moment but never say never. The Star Trek world is always evolving. I love Kathryn Janeway so I think that the possibilities are pretty infinite,” said Mulgrew.
“I’d love to see Rob Picardo come in as The Doctor, and I’d love to see John de Lancie’s Q, and (Ethan) Phillips – every member of the crew! I’d love to have them all and maybe over time, that will come to be.”
In Prodigy, Janeway serves as the instruction manual to the new starship, as well as a mentor to the young explorers, which includes characters Gwyndala and Zero, voiced by newcomers Ella Purnell and Angus Imrie respectively. Whilst neither of the young stars grew up on Star Trek or knew much about it, Prodigy has only sparked their love in the lore.
“We’re becoming fast fans. By the end of today, we’re gonna be the biggest fans in this room because we’re really learning more and more as we go and learning what it means,” laughed Imrie when asked about his fan knowledge of Star Trek.
“Although – I don’t wanna speak for Ella – but when we auditioned, we weren’t fully aware of quite the massive cultural impact it has around the world. We certainly are [fans] now so it’s great to be a part of it really is. Especially with this legend,” pointing to Mulgrew.
“I think because of this legend,” chimed Purnell, directing attention to Mulgrew.
“I hadn’t seen it before – of course I knew of it – which I think actually kind of works because these characters also don’t know anything about the world that they’re entering into or the spaceships or even the languages of the species, everything’s new to them so I’ve just been getting into character actually, my whole life,” joked Purnell.
Star Trek: Prodigy isn’t the first animated series to come out of the franchise – there are Lower Decks and again, the original animated series but given how big the world of Star Trek is, and how there are numerous opportunities for characters to cross into different TV series – as seen with Mulgrew’s Janeway – the young cast are excited and hopeful to one day play their Prodigy characters in a live-action series or movie someday.
“Oh, yeah, I’d fight tooth and nail to be able to do that. I mean, you know if there may be a live-action version of this and I’m not playing Zero, I’ll make sure I do!” said Imrie.
Whether a newcomer like Purnell and Imrie or long time legend like Mulgrew, there’s no denying that being part of a franchise like Star Trek is life-changing. Just as it had started Mulgrew’s career, Imrie hopes that it’ll be the same for him.
“I’ve just begun a journey into a world that’s so huge already and we also know it’s continuing to develop. What I’m really most excited about is the journey of this band and this crew in Star Trek: Prodigy and see where they go next. I can’t wait to be part of it,” shared Imrie.
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Mulgrew cannot be more thankful for the role Star Trek had played in her career. To finally bring this world to a brand new audience, especially children, is something she never thought would happen. The actress cannot be more grateful to be part of that shift.
“Star Trek continues to be probably the most gratifying, professional element of my career. Because it is resounding and as I said earlier, constantly evolving. And it’s so elevated, you know, it’s very high level of thinking, very high level of courage, both moral and physical so, the aspirations are lofty as they should be, and to bring that to children is a wonderful, wonderful thing.”
Star Trek: Prodigy premieres 18 April in Singapore and Thailand, and 25 April in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. The series is available on Nickelodeon.
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A motley crew of inter-galactic teens discovers an abandoned Starfleet vessel, the U.S.S. Protostar. Together they embark on a bold mission, looking to the stars for a better life.
Originally published: March 28, 2022.
H/T: Special thanks to @KartunOh and @SCDisneySwagPH for the news!
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