Embrace the future with ‘Star Trek’: A global campaign for fans
The Star Trek franchise has launched an inspiring global campaign titled “Take the Chair, Make an Impact”. This initiative encourages fans to envision themselves in the iconic captain’s chair of the U.S.S. Enterprise and ponder the question, “What would I do if I were setting the course to the future?”
A call to action for fans
The “Take the Chair” campaign invites fans to immerse themselves in the Star Trek universe, celebrating the series’ optimistic vision of the future. This campaign is more than just a tribute; it’s a call to action, urging fans to think about their role in shaping a better tomorrow.
Celebrating ‘Star Trek Day’
In honor of Star Trek Day, which commemorates the show’s television debut on September 8, 1966, fans can participate in various pop-up events in cities like Chicago, Berlin, and Vancouver. These events offer a unique opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and celebrate the legacy of Star Trek.
Free streaming of premiere episodes
From September 7 to September 13, fans can watch the premiere episodes of various Star Trek series for free on platforms like Amazon, Apple, Roku, and Paramount+’s YouTube page. This special sampling includes episodes from the original Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and Star Trek: Short Treks.
For more information, visit the Star Trek page.
Atsuko Okatsuka’s new comedy special on Hulu
Atsuko Okatsuka is set to premiere her second stand-up comedy special on Hulu this November. This special is part of Hulu’s new stand-up comedy brand, cheekily dubbed “Hularious”.
Filming at the El Capitan Theatre
The special will be filmed at the Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on November 9. This event is part of Okatsuka’s newly added Los Angeles date on her 2024 Full Grown Tour, produced by Live Nation.
A journey through comedy
Following her HBO special “The Intruder”, Okatsuka embarked on a tour that included over 200 shows in more than 100 cities across 20+ countries and four continents, selling over 100,000 tickets. In addition to her stand-up career, she debuted two films at the Tribeca Film Festival: “All That We Love” by Yen Tan and “Group Therapy”, directed by Neil Berkely and produced by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Productions. She also wrapped the feature studio comedy “Outcome” for Apple, starring Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves.
Stay tuned for more details on the special’s title and release date.
‘The M Factor’: A documentary on menopause
Jacoba Atlas’ documentary “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” is set to premiere on PBS on October 17, followed by a 20-city U.S. screening tour.
Addressing women’s health
The documentary features renowned doctors, workplace advocates, and leading voices in women’s health, addressing questions that have long plagued women. It highlights the physical and mental challenges women face daily and sheds light on the disparities experienced by Black and Brown women in accessing treatment options.
A call for change
Executive producers Denise Pines and Tamsen Fadal emphasize the importance of addressing menopause openly, stating, “Every single woman will go through menopause. The neglect, ridicule, or shaming of debilitating symptoms is unacceptable and impacts more than just an individual woman’s well-being.”
Produced by Women in the Room Productions and Take Flight Productions, “The M Factor” aims to bring much-needed attention to this critical issue.
David E. Kelley to receive International Emmy Founders Award
David E. Kelley, the acclaimed writer and producer behind shows like “Ally McBeal”, “L.A. Law”, and “Big Little Lies”, will be honored with the 2024 International Emmy Founders Award at the 52nd International Emmy Awards Gala.
A legacy of groundbreaking television
Kelley is known for creating some of America’s most distinctive television dramas that tackle contemporary issues such as social justice, diversity, and privilege. His award-winning shows include “Boston Legal”, “The Practice”, “Ally McBeal”, “Big Little Lies”, “Boston Public”, “Chicago Hope”, and “Picket Fences”.
A testament to collaboration
Kelley expressed his gratitude, saying, “To be recognized by the International Academy in this way is truly overwhelming. This award stands as a testament to the incredible teams and individuals I have had the honor to collaborate with over the years.”
The gala will take place on November 25 in New York.
Creative Arts Emmys: First batch of presenters announced
The Television Academy has revealed the first batch of presenters for the upcoming Creative Arts Emmys. Notable names include LeVar Burton, Mark Cuban, Nikki Glaser, Derek Hough, Phil Keoghan, Lucy Liu, Jane Lynch, Victor Montalvo, and Hannah Waddingham.
A two-night celebration
The 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place on September 7 and September 8 at the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. An edited recap of the ceremonies will air on September 14 on FXX. For a complete list of presenters, visit the Television Academy website.
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