Star Trek: Generations Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Star Trek Generations
Directed by	David Carson
Produced by	Rick Berman
Written by	Rick Berman (story) Ronald D. Moore Brannon Braga (story and screenplay) Gene Roddenberry (creator)
Starring	See table
Music by	Dennis McCarthy
Cinematography	John A. Alonzo
Editing by	Peter E. Berger
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date(s)	November 18, 1994
Running time	118 min.
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$35 million (estimated)
Money made	$118,100,000 (worldwide)

Star Trek: Generations is an exciting science fiction movie from 1994. It's the seventh film in the famous Star Trek universe. This movie is special because it brings together two legendary Starfleet captains: James T. Kirk from the original Star Trek TV show and Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. They meet in a mysterious place called the Nexus, where time doesn't work normally.

What is Star Trek: Generations About?
- A Dangerous Ribbon in Space
  - Soran's Evil Plan
- Captains Unite!
  - The Final Battle
Main Characters
Behind the Scenes
- Special Effects
  - Filming Locations
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What is Star Trek: Generations About?

This movie is the first big-screen adventure for the crew of the USS Enterprise-D. It mixes the classic Star Trek world with the newer Next Generation series.

A Dangerous Ribbon in Space

The story begins with Captain Kirk helping to launch a new Starfleet ship. Suddenly, a strange energy ribbon called the Nexus appears. It pulls ships into it, and Kirk is lost while trying to save others.

Years later, Captain Picard and his crew on the Enterprise-D face a new threat. A mad scientist named Dr. Tolian Soran wants to get back into the Nexus. He believes it's a perfect place where he can live out his dreams.

Soran's Evil Plan

Soran is willing to destroy planets and stars to make the Nexus come to him. He plans to blow up a star, which will change the path of the Nexus ribbon. This will allow him to enter it again.

The Enterprise crew must stop him. They learn that the Nexus is a place where your deepest desires come true. It's a very tempting place, but it's not real.

Captains Unite!

Captain Picard finds himself pulled into the Nexus. Inside, he discovers Captain Kirk, who has been living there since he disappeared. Kirk thought he was saving people, but he was actually just reliving a perfect moment.

Picard convinces Kirk that the Nexus isn't real and that they need to stop Soran. Together, these two legendary captains team up for one final mission. They must prevent Soran from destroying more planets and save the galaxy.

The Final Battle

The movie features exciting space battles and a thrilling showdown between the captains and Soran. It shows the importance of teamwork and making tough choices. It also explores what it means to be a hero and to live a meaningful life.

Main Characters

This film features many beloved characters from the Star Trek universe.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: The wise and thoughtful captain of the USS Enterprise-D. He is played by Patrick Stewart.
Captain James T. Kirk: The brave and daring captain from the original Enterprise. He is played by William Shatner.
Dr. Tolian Soran: The main villain, a scientist obsessed with returning to the Nexus. He is played by Malcolm McDowell.
Commander William Riker: Picard's loyal first officer. He is played by Jonathan Frakes.
Data: An android (human-like robot) who wants to understand human emotions. He is played by Brent Spiner.

Behind the Scenes

Star Trek: Generations was directed by David Carson. It was a big movie for its time, with a budget of about $35 million. It earned over $118 million worldwide!

Special Effects

The movie used a mix of models and early computer graphics (CGI) for its special effects. The Nexus ribbon, for example, was created using computers. This helped make the space scenes look very realistic and exciting.

Filming Locations

Some parts of the movie were filmed in real places. For instance, the alien planet Veridian III, where the final battle happens, was filmed in Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. Its high cliffs and unique rock formations made it look like another world.

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Malcolm McDowell (pictured in 2007) requested his character not have alien features to avoid lengthy sessions in the makeup chair.
Alan Ruck (2004)
Lady Washington stood in as a holodeck recreation of a sailing ship Enterprise.
High cliffs and areas like this in Valley of Fire State Park served as the alien planet Veridian III.
The ribbon and the Enterprise in this scene are computer-generated; because the camera is following Enterprise so closely, the effects artists had to make sure the modeling held up to the scrutiny of the big screen.