{"id":75487,"date":"2024-09-03T18:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=75487"},"modified":"2024-09-03T18:16:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:16:00","slug":"star-trek-announces-take-the-chair-make-an-impact-campaign-in-celebration-of-star-trek-day-on-september-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/03\/star-trek-announces-take-the-chair-make-an-impact-campaign-in-celebration-of-star-trek-day-on-september-8\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Star Trek&#8221; Announces &#8220;Take The Chair, Make an Impact&#8221; Campaign in Celebration of &#8220;Star Trek Day&#8221; on September 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-75488\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Take-The-Chair-Make-an-Impact.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Take-The-Chair-Make-an-Impact.webp 666w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Take-The-Chair-Make-an-Impact-202x300.webp 202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/> In celebration of &#8220;Star Trek Day,&#8221; the franchise announces <em>&#8220;Take the Chair, Make an Impact,&#8221;<\/em> a global campaign encouraging fans to embrace the optimistic vision of a brighter future and to give back to the inclusive community of fans that <em>&#8220;Star Trek&#8221;<\/em> has fostered over the years. The <em>&#8220;Star Trek&#8221;<\/em> franchise is making a donation to <a href=\"http:\/\/Code.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Code.org<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/DoSomething.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DoSomething.org<\/a>, and Outright International, while also encouraging fans to take on the mission of giving back with this worldwide social activation.<\/p>\n<p>On September 8, 1966, <em>&#8220;Star Trek&#8221;<\/em> debuted for the first time on television and creator Gene Roddenberry introduced audiences to a world that championed diversity, inclusion, acceptance, and hope. Fifty-eight years later, <em>&#8220;Star Trek&#8221;<\/em> commemorates this important day and the franchise&#8217;s enduring legacy with the fifth annual &#8220;Star Trek Day&#8221; celebration, providing fans with a memorable way to enjoy and celebrate all things <em>&#8220;Star Trek.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><div id=\"morty-1661356946\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>This year, <em>&#8220;Star Trek&#8221;<\/em> has partnered with three worldwide nonprofits that embody the values of the franchise, including Code.org, giving every K-12 student the opportunity to learn computer science; DoSomething.org, fueling young people to change the world; and Outright International, advocating for LGBTIQ inclusion and equality globally. The &#8220;Take the Chair&#8221; campaign invites fans to see themselves in the iconic U.S.S. Enterprise captain&#8217;s chair and ask themselves, &#8220;What would I do if I were setting the course to the future?&#8221; Fans will be able to engage through a digital experience available to fans worldwide on StarTrek.com. Throughout the month of September, 25% of U.S. product sales from select items on the official <em>&#8220;Star Trek&#8221;<\/em> shop will benefit these three nonprofits. <div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-75120\"><p><a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/paramountplus.qflm.net\/c\/130535\/1007317\/3065\">Stream hit shows from CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central and Smithsonian on Paramount+. Get Started!<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"0\" width=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/paramountplus.qflm.net\/i\/130535\/1007317\/3065\" style=\"position:absolute;visibility:hidden;\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p>Fans will be able to celebrate &#8220;Star Trek Day&#8221; at various pop-up events, including the Taste of Chicago located in Chicago, Ill., throughout the weekend of September 6, which will feature the U.S.S. Enterprise captain&#8217;s chair, while on September 8 activations in Berlin, Germany, at the ALEXA Mall and in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Richmond Centre will feature a modern architectural interpretation of the captain&#8217;s chair crafted from sustainable materials. At all activations, fans are invited to &#8220;Take the Chair,&#8221; capture a photo, obtain a personalized mission, and receive a limited edition enamel pin.<\/p>\n<p>In honor of &#8220;Star Trek Day,&#8221; the premiere episodes of the following series and Short Treks will be available to watch for free in a special sampling occurring September 7-13 on Paramount+ partner platforms (Amazon, Apple, Roku), Paramount+&#8217;s Official YouTube page, Pluto TV and on the Paramount+ free content hub (US only), episodes listed here:<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES, &#8220;<em>The Cage<\/em>&#8221;<\/p><div id=\"morty-4290970855\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, &#8220;<em>Encounter at Farpoint Part I &amp; II<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: VOYAGER, &#8220;<em>Caretaker Part I &amp; II<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE, &#8220;<em>The Emissary Part I &amp; II<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE, &#8220;<em>Broken Bow Part I &amp; II<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES, &#8220;<em>Beyond the Farthest Star<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, &#8220;<em>Strange New Worlds<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, &#8220;<em>Second Contact<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, &#8220;<em>The Vulcan Hello<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: PICARD, &#8220;<em>Remembrance<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>STAR TREK: SHORT TREKS &#8211; <em>&#8220;The Girl Who Made the Stars,&#8221; &#8220;The Trouble with Edward,&#8221; &#8220;Ask Not,&#8221; &#8220;Runaway&#8221;<\/em> and <em>&#8220;Ephraim and Dot&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For additional information on &#8220;Star Trek Day&#8221; programming and initiatives, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/StarTrek.com\/Day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StarTrek.com\/Day<\/a>. *Instagram\/TikTok\/Facebook\/X: @StarTrek #StarTrekDay*<\/p>\n<h4>About <em>Star Trek<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>In the nearly 60 years since the legendary creator Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to a <em>&#8220;Star Trek&#8221;<\/em> universe where &#8220;Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations&#8221; remains its proud legacy, the series has continued to break barriers &#8211; inspiring generations of fans with a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, scientific exploration, and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the<em> &#8220;Star Trek&#8221;<\/em> canon continues to thrive through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences, and most recently children&#8217;s programming. Available in over 200 markets worldwide, the &#8220;Star Trek&#8221; franchise of 11 TV series, 13 films, and over 900 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking, as well as vastly contributing to the pop culture lexicon throughout the years. StarTrek.com is the official home of the final frontier and fandom &#8211; sharing the latest news, celebrating fandom, and so much more. 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