The SDCC@Home event is bringing the Star Trek into your home with a simple video stream and here’s how you can watch.
Starting on Wednesday, July 22, and going through to Sunday, July 26, the San Diego ComicCon will bring their first (and possibly only) ever SDCC@Home event directly to you. We at RedshirtsAlwaysDie want you to be able to see all of your favorite Star Trek talent on all of their panels
Below is a list of all the panels that involve Star Trek and their cast and crew to some degree. They aren’t all Star Trek specific, but they all have something to do with Trek or have a Trek guest on their panel. It may not be your cup of coffee, but it may be someones.
The event all Star Trek fans will have an interest in will be a series of pre-recorded CBS panels on Thursday evening. Comic-Con@Home is available for free, streaming worldwide via YouTube. All times listed are in ET. YouTube links provided by the folks at SDCC@Home will be linked where appropriate. They aren’t active yet, so be patient.
The first set of Star Trek panels start with the one that will have the most revealed, hopefully. It’ll feature the cast and crew of Discovery, Picard, and Lower Decks, with expected appearances from the cast and crew of Strange New Worlds as well.
"Official CBS panels Thursday 1:00 – 2:30 PM: CBS Star Trek Universe Introduction: Dominic Patten, Deadline’s senior editor, moderates the overall “Star Trek Universe” panels with an introduction and discussion with Secret Hideout executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin, who give a glimpse of what’s ahead in the ever-expanding franchise. Star Trek: Discovery The cast of Star Trek: Discovery reprises their roles in a virtual table read of the season two finale “Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2.” Cast scheduled to appear, include Sonequa Martin-Green (Commander Michael Burnham), Michelle Yeoh (Philippa Georgiou), Doug Jones (Commander Saru), Anthony Rapp (Lt. Commander Paul Stamets), Mary Wiseman (Ensign Sylvia Tilly), Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber), Mary Chieffo (L’Rell), Tig Notaro (Commander Jett Reno), Alan Van Sprang (Captain Leland), Jayne Brook (Admiral Katrina Cornwall), and the Discovery Bridge crew Emily Coutts (Lt. Detmer), Oyin Oladejo (Lt. J.G. Owosekun), Patrick Kwok-Choon (Lt. Rhys), Ronnie Rowe Jr. (Lt. J.G. Bryce), Sara Mitich (Lt. Nilsson), and upcoming Start Trek: Strange New World stars Anson Mount (Captain Christopher Pike), Rebecca Romijn (Number One), and Ethan Peck (Spock), alongside Star Trek: Discovery executive producer and co-showrunner Michelle Paradise and executive producer Olatunde Osunsanmi, who also directed the season two finale.Act one of the table read will make its world premiere at Comic-Con@Home followed by a brief cast Q&A. Star Trek: Lower Decks Mike McMahan (Rick and Morty, Solar Opposites), creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the upcoming animated comedy series Star Trek: Lower Decks, which premieres Thursday, August 6 on CBS All Access, will debut an exclusive extended first look from the premiere episode. McMahan also moderates a fun discussion with the Starfleet crew residing in the “lower decks” of the U.S.S. Cerritos, including “Ensign Beckett Mariner” voiced by Tawny Newsome, “Ensign Brad Boimler” voiced by Jack Quaid, “Ensign Tendi” voiced by Noël Wells, and “Ensign Rutherford” voiced by Eugene Cordero and the ship’s bridge crew including “Captain Carol Freeman” voiced by Dawnn Lewis, “Commander Jack Ransom” voiced by Jerry O’Connell, “Lieutenant Shaxs” voiced by Fred Tatasciore, and “Doctor T’Ana: voiced by Gillian Vigman. Star Trek: Picard Patrick Stewart and the lively cast of the hit original series Star Trek: Picard, come together (virtually) for the first time post-finale to discuss the critically acclaimed first season. Cast members scheduled to appear includes Patrick Stewart (Jean-Luc Picard), Alison Pill (Dr. Agnes Jurati), Isa Briones (Dahj/Soji), Evan Evagora (Elnor), Michelle Hurd (Raffi Musiker), and Santiago Cabrera (Cristobal Rios) along with special guest stars Brent Spiner (Data/Dr. Soong), Jonathan Del Arco (Hugh), Jonathan Frakes (William Riker), Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine), and Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi). YouTube Link"
Thursday afternoon
Following the major Star Trek panels, there will be a series of smaller panels as well that focus on other things that fans may want to know more about. T
The first one is the ladies of Starfleet panel. That panel will feature Una McCormack (author of Picard: The Last Best Hope), Swapna Krishna (space, tech, and pop culture journalist), author Cassandra Rose Clarke, LJ Jackson (publicity manager at Saga Press), and moderator Kendra James, but none of the actual women they’ll be talking about. While a cameo is always possible it’s not being advertised.
"More Star Trek at Comic-Con@HomeThursday 3:00 – 4:00 pm: All the Starfleet Ladies: Then and Now From Uhura to Janeway to Burnham, Star Trek has a rich history of portraying complex, powerful female-identifying characters. How do Star Trek authors perceive their role in continuing this legacy in their Star Trek novels? Join Una McCormack (author of Picard: The Last Best Hope), Swapna Krishna (space, tech, and pop culture journalist), author Cassandra Rose Clarke, LJ Jackson (publicity manager at Saga Press), and moderator Kendra James (editor at StarTrek.com), as they examine the ladies of Star Trek from its inception to the present. YouTube Link"
Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp of Star Trek: Discovery will take part in a conversation about LGBTQ+ representation in media. They’ll be joined by Jamie Chung, J. August Richards, and will have Jim Halterman as a moderator.
"Thursday 8:00 – 9:00 pm: LGBTQ Characters on Television – What’s Next? Jamie Chung (Once Upon A Time), Jamie Clayton (Roswell: New Mexico), Wilson Cruz (Star Trek: Discovery), Tatiana Maslany (Perry Mason), Anthony Rapp (Star Trek: Discovery), J. August Richards (Council of Dads), Harry Shum, Jr. (Shadowhunters), Brian Michael Smith (9-1-1: Lone Star) discuss the past, present, and future of representation of LGBTQ characters on television in a Q&A session moderated by Jim Halterman (TV Guide magazine). YouTube Link"
As for the last panel on Thursday, Trekkies will get a fun conversation about the science of Star Trek. This panel is advertising every “titled science advisor” since 1991, who has ever worked on a Star Trek show. Names include scientists-turned-writers Naren Shankar, advising seasons five and six of Star Trek: The Next Generation (now showrunner/executive producer on The Expanse), André Bormanis and his 19 total Trek seasons after that (now co-executive producer, The Orville), and Dr. Erin Macdonald (all six current Star Trek series shooting/in development).
"Thursday 8:00 – 9:00pm: The Science of Star Trek: Three Generations of Advice From transporters to “tech the tech” to spore drives, Star Trek led in filmed TV sci-fi from its very birth DNA through its sequels with real and projected science, inspiring generations of astronauts and futurists like no other space franchise. And now, every titled science advisor for the Trek TV series since 1991 (season five of Star Trek: The Next Generation) joins “Dr. Trek” Larry Nemecek (Portal 47) to examine that legacy today: Has the old science-vs.-story tension evolved with savvier audiences? Zoom-ing in with answers and anecdotes are scientists-turned-writers Naren Shankar, advising seasons five and six of Star Trek: The Next Generation (now showrunner/executive producer on The Expanse), André Bormanis and his 19 total Trek seasons after that (now co-executive producer, The Orville), and Dr. Erin Macdonald (all six current Star Trek series shooting/in development). YouTube Link"
Friday’s schedule
Starting off Friday’s panel is an oldie; Star Trek vs. Star Wars. A debate that’s been waged since the ’70s. This panel will look at Star Trek’s Discovery and Picard, while also looking at Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.
"Friday 5:00 – 6:00pm: The Psychology of Star Trek vs. Star Wars Back by popular demand, the Trek vs Wars discussion returns to Comic-Con in Episode VI, with examinations of Discovery, Picard, and, of course, Rise of Skywalker! Designed to engage the audience in a healthy–but fun–debate, this panel explores meaningful topics of psychology prominent in Star Trek & Star Wars. Who’s more emotionally intelligent, Picard or Luke? How do hero characters Rey and Burnham show us healthy coping and self-care? And what’s the importance of legacy when it comes to saving the universe? Join pop culture psychologists Dr. Drea Letamendi (Lattes with Leia) and Dr. Ali Mattu (The Psych Show) as they enlist the persuasive viewpoints of special guests Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Enterprise), and Jennifer Muro (Star Wars: Forces of Destiny). Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions). YouTube Link"
Star Trek Discovery‘s Mary Chieffo will moderate a panel that will feature Star Trek: Picard’s musical creator Jeff Russo and a slew of others from around the medium as they talk about the secrets to good composing.
"Friday 5:00 – 6:00pm: UnMasked: Rhapsody PR’s Behind-the-Music panel Music creatives Sean Callery (Homeland), Jeff Russo (Star Trek: Picard), Maggie Phillips (Fargo), Torin Borrowdale (Locke & Key), Amanda Jones (Twenties), and Nathaniel Blume (Prodigal Son) reveal the secrets behind creating music for TV’s most groundbreaking and thrilling programs. Moderated by actress Mary Chieffo (Star Trek: Discovery). YouTube Link"
Jeri Ryan joins a group of guests for TV Guide’s 11th annual panel that looks at the stares they “adore” from all over the television landscape. The panel features mainly feature’s science fiction and fantasy actors. Star Trek: Picard‘s Ryan will be joined by Hale Appleman (The Magicians), Lindsey Morgan and Richard Harmon (The 100), Robbie Amell (Upload), Kennedy McMann (Nancy Drew), Alex Newell (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows), Chris Chalk (Perry Mason), and Ashleigh Murray (Riverdale, Katy Keene).
"Friday 9:00 – 10:00pm: TV Guide Magazine Fan Favorites The magazine entirely devoted to TV, hosts its 11th annual gathering of stars we adore from across the television galaxy to trade stories of fan encounters, backstage tales and the importance of representation for fans of every walk of life. This year’s don’t-miss lineup, moderated by TVGM senior writer Damian Holbrook, includes Hale Appleman (The Magicians), Lindsey Morgan and Richard Harmon (The 100), Robbie Amell (Upload), Kennedy McMann (Nancy Drew), Alex Newell (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Picard), Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows), Chris Chalk (Perry Mason), and Ashleigh Murray (Riverdale, Katy Keene). YouTube Link"
Saturday’s Lineup
Want to know what went into The Best of Both Worlds episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation? Well now you can as the hosts of the Inglorious Treksperts will be joined by Elizabeth Dennehy as they cover the 30th anniversary of the episode.
"Saturday 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Inglorious Treksperts: 30 Years of Best of Both Worlds The hosts of the hit Star Trek podcast, Inglorious Treksperts, are joined by actress Elizabeth Dennehy (“Commander Shelby”) to discuss the making of one of Star Trek: The Next Generation’s most beloved episodes, “The Best of Both Worlds” which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Join the celebration of the cybernetic super baddies and the episode that changed Star Trek forever with co-hosts Mark A. Altman (author, The Fifty-Year Mission, Free Enterprise), Daren Dochterman (VFX Supervisor, Star Trek: The Motion Picture – Director’s Edition) and Ashley E. Miller (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class). YouTube Link"
Feeling like you need more Jean-Luc Picard? Join Una McCormack, David Mack, Stephen Graham Jones, Alex White, and moderator Lauren Jackson as they talk about Picard and his love of books. They’ll be looking at “Picard’s bookshelf” and look at what his favorite pieces of literature say about him as a man and captain.
"Saturday 4:00 – 5:00pm: Picard 2020: A Literary Retrospective With the excitement surrounding the new Star Trek series, let’s take a look back at the most bookish captain in Starfleet. How did he evolve on the page and the screen? What do his favorite books and plays say about him as a character and as a leader? Take a deep dive into Picard’s bookshelf with Una McCormack (author of Picard: The Last Best Hope), David Mack (author of Star Trek: More Beautiful Than Death), Stephen Graham Jones (author of The Only Good Indians), Alex White (author of The Big Ship at the End of the Universe), and moderator Lauren Jackson (marketing/publicity manager at Saga Press). YouTube Link"
Fans of comics and Star Trek will not want to miss this panel, as George Gene Gustines moderates IDW Publishing’s line up for 2020 and beyond. As Star Trek’s comic license is through IDW, this is a can’t miss for Star Trek fans.
"Saturday 5:00 – 6:00 pm: IDW in 2020 and Beyond Look ahead to everything new from IDW Publishing! Learn what’s next for your favorite series and much, much more! There’s nowhere better to get a behind-the-scenes look at IDW than this conversation with Chris Ryall (IDW president, publisher, and chief creative officer), John Barber (IDW editor-in-chief), and moderator George Gene Gustines (senior editor at the New York Times). YouTube Link"
Neelix’s favorite “Mr. Vulcan”, Tim Russ, joins a forum of black entertainers talking about diversity in media and will be moderated by Jimmy Diggs, a long time writer for Star Trek’s Deep Space Nine and Voyager.
"Saturday 9:00 – 10:00pm: Afrofuturism – “Black To The Future 3(D): Real A.F.” For decades, Daffy Duck was the only black actor getting any consistent work in Hollywood. Hiring practices that even Daffy would describe as, “Deth-picable!” Oh sure, we all MARVEL’d at “Black Panther” (the movie), but what has Hollywood done to promote diversity lately? Check out what Black developers of content have to say on this issue. Will Hollywood ever truly recognize that Black Productions Matter! We can’t go black to the future–until we RISE UP out of the past? It’s time to get real A.F.! Roll call! Panelists include Erika Alexander (Living Single), Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager), Denys Cowan (The Boondocks), Kevin Grevioux (Underworld), professor Ajani Brown (San Diego State University), and Rico Anderson (The Orville). Moderated by Jimmy Diggs (Star Trek: Voyager). YouTube Link"
For more details on Comic-Con@Home visit the official site.