Building Star Trek
Synopsis
When "Star Trek" first aired in 1966, it expanded the viewers' imaginations about what was possible in their lifetimes. Today, many of the space-age technologies displayed on the show, like space shuttles, cell phones, and desktop computers, have already gone from science fiction to science fact. Other innovations, like warp drive, teleportation, and medical tricorders are actively in development. Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of "Star Trek" - a show that continues to inform, enrich, and inspire.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mick Grogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Mick Grogan
- Original Title
- Building Star Trek
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Yap Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mick Grogan
Mick Grogan
Derek Rogers
Greg West
Elizabeth Trojian
Department Leadership Roster
Mick Grogan
Director
Elizabeth Trojian
Producer
Derek Rogers
Director of Photography
Greg West
Editor
Mick Grogan
Writer
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What is Building Star Trek about?
When "Star Trek" first aired in 1966, it expanded the viewers' imaginations about what was possible in their lifetimes. Today, many of the space-age technologies displayed on the show, like space shuttles, cell phones, and desktop computers, have already gone from science fiction to science fact. Other innovations, like warp drive, teleportation, and medical tricorders are actively in development. Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of "Star Trek" - a show that continues to inform, enrich, and inspire.
Who directed Building Star Trek?
Building Star Trek was directed by Mick Grogan.
Who stars in Building Star Trek?
The principal cast of Building Star Trek includes Jim Conrad, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Nichelle Nichols.
When was Building Star Trek released and how long is it?
Building Star Trek was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.