[Inside Trek] Andrew Probert

Building the look of the Star Trek Universe isn't easy. Following a template made by Mat Jeffries, every artist who joins the universe builds on that original work. For one artist, his mission wasn't just to build on what came before, but completely reinvent it all with a new vision that would end up becoming one of the most iconic pieces of Star Trek; The Enterprise-D bridge. A graduate of Pasadena's Art Centre College of Design, Andrew Probert's screen career began with science fiction. On the recommendation of fellow artist Ralph McQuarrie, Probert would join the team behind the original Battlestar Galactica series, adding his mark to the universe with the Cylon Centurion design which would represent the Cylons and be revisited as an older model in the Ron Moore driven reboot. Entering the Star Trek Universe in 1978, Probert […]

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Inside Trek: Brannon Braga

Just as many new stars have been created by joining the world of Star Trek on screen from respected actors becoming international sensations to young new talents having their moment to shine, there have been just as many stars have also been made behind the scenes. For every story told and new star made in the Star Trek Universe it takes an army of talent behind the scenes to make sure that universe comes to life. From production designers to lighting technicians and the artists behind every ship, creature and corner of a set, there are many who have helped shape the Star Trek Universe, and more than a few who's careers have started thanks to it's existence. Between 1987 and 2005 Star Trek properly became a franchise of connected universes and stories with the launch of the Next Generation […]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA January 14, 2025

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Inside Trek: Jeri Taylor

Making her mark in the world of television, Taylor's pre-Trek career was a little more grounded. Through the 80's Taylor moved from writing to productio with classic drama's including Magnum PI, Blue Thunder and murder mystery series Quincy ME. Though she dabbled beyond the genre, including writing an episode of the Incredible Hulk, Taylor would move into the Star Trek universe on the recommendation of fellow Quincy writer, and Next Generation producer, Lee Sheldon, who had been tasked with expanding the themes of TNG and wanted to bring on board a versatile writer with experience beyond science fiction.

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA November 12, 2024

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[Inside Trek] Michael Westmore

It takes a universe in itself to create Star Trek and part of it's creative family comes from a legacy that far outshines most in film. For over a hundred years the Westmore family have been a staple of productions in Hollywood starting with George Westmore's studio. The family would not only become masters of hair and make up design, but become engrained within Hollywood as the finest in their craft.

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA October 8, 2024

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[Inside Trek] Ronald D. Moore.

When it comes to working for a production like Star Trek, one thats influenced so many over the decades, there are few lucky enough to transition from fan to being a core part of the universe. One of those lucky souls not only got his job thanks to his fandom, but made a career from it like few others.

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA August 13, 2024

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[Inside Trek] Dorothy ‘DC’ Fontana

Creation in media is always a collaborative project that can all too often see one person gain all the acclaim. This is as true in Star Trek as any other production and in an era of romanticising the past as well as the originator of the Star Trek Universe, Gene Roddenberry couldn't do it alone...

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