Gene Roddenberry

The Roddenberry Archive brings every iteration of Star Trek's USS Enterprise bridge to life - with William Shatner, Terry Matalas and John de Lancie

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roddenberry Estate and OTOY are proud to share the next phase of their multi-decade collaboration on the Roddenberry Archive - capturing Roddenberry's lifetime of works for future generations to explore with quiescent historical accuracy and holographic immersion.

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  • Audiences exploring the Starship Enterprise bridge can see working turbolifts and consoles - and immerse themselves as if they were living in the Star Trek Universe.
  • The first featurette teases William Shatner's hours-long testimonial for the Roddenberry Archive, captured holographically within a perfect recreation of the 1979 USS Enterprise bridge.
  • Actors Mahé Thaissa and Lawrence Selleck return to explore these iconic themes from the history of Star Trek.
  • "The Roddenberry Archive is not just a way to honor my father's legacy, but my mother's, Majel, as well.

The Roddenberry Foundation Awards $1.5 Million Prize For Early-Stage Ventures supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals, working toward a sustainable future

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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The Roddenberry Foundation today announced the six awardees of its biennial $1.5 million Prize.

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  • The Roddenberry Foundation today announced the six awardees of its biennial $1.5 million Prize.
  • Founded by Rod and Heidi Roddenberry, The Roddenberry Foundation supports innovative thinking, original ideas, and extraordinary people who will change the world.
  • Since 2016, the biennial Roddenberry Prize has been awarded to ventures that hold the promise for a more equitable and prosperous world in which everyone – regardless of background – can thrive.
  • "We're incredibly excited by Elypta's potential for a healthier and more prosperous future," said Rod Roddenberry, son of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry.

STAR TREK'S JONATHAN FRAKES, ARMIN SHIMERMAN, AND KITTY SWINK JOIN FORCES ONCE AGAIN TO RAISE MONEY FOR PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE - THE WALK TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced that Jonathan Frakes ("Picard," "Star Trek: Strange New World" Season 2), Armin Shimerman ("Deep Space Nine") and Kitty Swink – a 19-year pancreatic cancer survivor ("Deep Space Nine") – are reuniting team "Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer" for PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. The event takes place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Los Angeles and in 59 other communities nationwide. The team is calling on their fans and everyone across the country to join them in the fight to end the disease. PanCAN PurpleStride is the number one way PanCAN raises funds to fuel its mission and the dollars raised change the lives of people facing pancreatic cancer and advance progress against the disease.

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  • The team is calling on their fans and everyone across the country to join them in the fight to end the disease.
  • This is the third year in a row that Frakes, Shimerman, and Swink have participated in PanCAN PurpleStride.
  • And Kitty Swink is a 19-year pancreatic cancer survivor – her husband, Armin, by her side during the diagnosis and treatment.
  • "We are so grateful to Jonathan, Kitty, Armin and everyone who is participating in PanCAN PurpleStride.

Boldly Going: Planet and The Roddenberry Foundation Collaborate to Launch Satellites Celebrating Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Select Planet SuperDoves on this upcoming launch will be adorned with artwork and quotes that celebrate the legacy of hope and inclusiveness of Star Trek and its creator, Gene Roddenberry.

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  • Select Planet SuperDoves on this upcoming launch will be adorned with artwork and quotes that celebrate the legacy of hope and inclusiveness of Star Trek and its creator, Gene Roddenberry.
  • This launch represents the culmination of the partnership between Planet and The Roddenberry Foundation on the Boldly Go Campaign.
  • "Star Trek showed us a future where diverse peoples come together across differences to work for the common good," said Rod Roddenberry, son of Gene Roddenberry and co-founder of the Roddenberry Foundation.
  • Through Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry inspired the world to look to the stars in wonder and hopeful curiosity.

OTOY and The Roddenberry Estate Unveil the First Immersive Roddenberry Archive Experiences, Multi-year Roadmap to Preserve the History of Roddenberry's Star Trek Work across Movies, TV and Literature

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a year of production work after announcing the Roddenberry Archive during Gene Roddenberry's centennial celebrations, OTOY Inc. and the Roddenberry Estate previewed the first interactive life-sized recreations of the Starship Enterprise at Creation: Las Vegas 2022.  The 1:1 scale Enterprise models and sets are being recreated to visualize the history of Star Trek in new holographic mediums for future generations to experience Gene Roddenberry's legacy with the highest levels of immersion and historical fidelity.

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  • Roddenberry and OTOY showcased "The Cage" experience, enabling viewers to explore the Starship Enterprise as created by Gene Roddenberry for the initial pilot of Star Trek.
  • Recreations of the "The Cage" set and Enterprise Bridge was overseen by preeminent Star Trek cast and crew including Denise and Mike Okuda, authors of Star Trek: The Encyclopedia, and renowned Star Trek Visual Effects artists Doug Drexler and Daren Dochterman.
  • According to CEO and Co-Founder of OTOY, Jules Urbach, "For over a decade we have been collaborating with The Roddenberry Estate to preserve Gene Roddenberry's legacy.
  • The Roddenberry Archive immersive experience and behind-the-scenes video logs are available for the public to view during the span of the convention this week.

The Roddenberry Foundation Launches $1.5 Million Prize For Early-Stage Ventures

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roddenberry Foundation today announced the launch of its biennial $1.5 million Prize to support early-stagescience and technology ventures tackling today's most pressing global challenges.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roddenberry Foundation today announced the launch of its biennial $1.5 million Prize to support early-stagescience and technology ventures tackling today's most pressing global challenges.
  • The Roddenberry Prize designed to advance the vision of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry will award a $1 million grand prize along with five $100,000 finalist awards to early-stage (post-seed through Series A) ventures that are leading us towards a better, healthier, and more prosperous future.
  • "We are excited to support early-stage ventures that hold the potential for radical change" said Rod Roddenberry, son of Gene Roddenberry.
  • Through The Roddenberry Prize we seek to find and support organizations who are making that vision a reality."

The Roddenberry Foundation Launches Campaign Celebrating Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry's Centennial

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, on the 55th anniversary of the television debut of Star Trek, The Roddenberry Foundation announced it is launching the "Boldly Go" campaign to celebrate the inspiring legacy of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry in what would have been his centennial year.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, on the 55th anniversary of the television debut of Star Trek, The Roddenberry Foundation announced it is launching the "Boldly Go" campaign to celebrate the inspiring legacy of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry in what would have been his centennial year.
  • "My father envisioned a future where people come together across their differences to work for the common good," said Rod Roddenberry, son of Gene Roddenberry.
  • "This idea is simple but powerful, and continues to inspire generations of fans through Star Trek.
  • In partnership with Paramount+, the global Boldly Go campaign launches today ahead of Paramount+'s Star Trek Day celebration .

NASA Helps Celebrate Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry's Centennial

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is helping the legacy of inspiration, hope, and diversity fostered by the creator of Star Trek to live long and prosper.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is helping the legacy of inspiration, hope, and diversity fostered by the creator of Star Trek to live long and prosper.
  • The agency will observe the late Gene Roddenberry's 100th birthday with a special program called, Celebrating Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek's Bridge and NASA a panel discussion airing on NASA Television, the agency's website , the NASA App , and NASA social media at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday, Aug. 19.
  • The program includes introductory remarks by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson followed by a panel discussion moderated by Rod Roddenberry, son of Gene Roddenberry.
  • Special guest George Takei, Star Trek actor and activist, will participate in the question-and-answer session.

The Gene Roddenberry Estate and OTOY Preview 'The Roddenberry Archive' - 100 years after the birth of Star Trek's creator - in anticipation of the Century Ahead

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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The archive will capture deep 3D asset metadata from assets, images, blueprints, and models using RNDR , OTOY's blockchain GPU computing network.

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  • The archive will capture deep 3D asset metadata from assets, images, blueprints, and models using RNDR , OTOY's blockchain GPU computing network.
  • According to Rod Roddenberry, "I cannot think of a more capable and innovative company to trust with these materials.
  • This project will protect an optimistic vision of the future, that has inspired so many and remains so important today."
  • Urbach added, "At OTOY, our mission to develop technologies that empower artists to realize their creative visions is deeply inspired by Gene.

Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols to Christen the Real World Federation Headquarters

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Nichols will meet with fans for autographs, photos and other activities during her trip to Northwest Ohio to officially christen the headquarters of the International Federation of Trekkers on Cleveland Road in Huron.

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  • Nichols will meet with fans for autographs, photos and other activities during her trip to Northwest Ohio to officially christen the headquarters of the International Federation of Trekkers on Cleveland Road in Huron.
  • The Federation is the only Star Trek fan club founded with the approval of series creator Gene Roddenberry.
  • After 36 years of service, the organization moved into its new headquarters facilities in fall of 2020.
  • While at Federation headquarters, Nichols will sign autographs and pose for photos with fans in the replica of Captain James T. Kirk's chair on the Enterprise bridge.