Star Trek: Prodigy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Star Trek: Prodigy |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
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| Directed by | Ben Hibon |
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| Composer(s) | Nami Melumad |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Original network | Paramount+ |
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| Related shows | Star Trek TV series |
Star Trek: Prodigy is an exciting animated TV show. It was created by Kevin Hageman and Dan Hageman. This show is part of the big Star Trek universe. It will be available on Paramount+ and later on Nickelodeon.
The story of Prodigy follows a group of teenagers. They find an old starship and use it to go on amazing adventures. Kate Mulgrew returns to voice her famous character, Kathryn Janeway. She was the captain in Star Trek: Voyager. This new show uses computer animation. It is made for younger viewers, like you!
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About the Show
Star Trek: Prodigy is set to start in 2021. The first season will have 10 episodes. It will first be on Paramount+. After that, it will air on Nickelodeon. The second season will also be on Paramount+.
Characters and Voice Actors
Here are some of the main characters and the actors who voice them:
- Kate Mulgrew as Kathryn Janeway: She is a famous Starfleet captain.
- Billy Campbell as Thadiun Okona: He is a character from an older Star Trek show.
The main crew of the starship is made up of six teenage aliens. This is the first time a Star Trek show has a main crew with no humans!
How the Show Was Made
Creating the Story
The Hageman brothers led the team that wrote the show. Many talented writers helped create the stories. They also had special helpers. David Alan Mack, a Star Trek author, gave advice. Erin Macdonald, an astrophysicist, made sure the science in the show was correct. The writers worked hard to plan out the first two seasons.
Choosing the Voices
The creators really wanted Kate Mulgrew to come back. They felt her character, Captain Janeway, was perfect for this new show. Mulgrew was excited to help introduce Star Trek to a new generation of fans. She started recording her lines in 2021.
Billy Campbell also joined the cast. He voices Thadiun Okona, a character he played before. He said other familiar characters might appear too.
Bringing the Animation to Life
Prodigy uses computer-generated animation. This is different from older Star Trek cartoons. The creators wanted it to look very cinematic. They wanted the animation to be beautiful, like a movie. The animation work continued even when other shows faced delays. They aimed for film-quality animation.
The Music of Prodigy
Nami Melumad is the composer for the show. She creates all the music you will hear. She was chosen because of her great work on other Star Trek short films.
Getting the Word Out
The show's title and logo were first shown in July 2020. This happened at a big online event called Comic-Con@Home. Later, in October 2020, Kate Mulgrew's role was announced. In February 2021, fans got their first look at the teenage crew.
Images for kids
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A robot, similar to those you might see in space adventures.
- Star Trek: Prodigy at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)
See also
In Spanish: Star Trek: Prodigy para niños
