For some science fiction fans, the genre is constantly in danger of becoming nostalgic ouroboros. But the march of time has proved that one generation’s outrage is another generation’s fond memory. And this concept – that the new thing will eventually become a classic – is perhaps the best example of this Star Trek: The Next Generation. In 1987, this radical reboot of the Trek franchise was met with widespread skepticism and derision. But in 2024, it Enterprise The crew is, in many ways, more beloved and popular than the original 1960s group.
At the 2024 Saturn Awards, the entire cast of next generation was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Star Trek franchise itself won the award In five categories including the best science fiction television series (Packard), Outstanding Actor in a Television Series (Patrick Stewart), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Series (Jonathan Frakes), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Series (Jerry Ryan), and Outstanding Guest Star in a Television Series (Paul Wesley).
Accepting the award for Best Science Fiction TV Series, Packard Exhibitor Terry Sharp Nostalgia and why fan service can be highlighted. Good thingsprovided there is no cynicism in the creation of pop art.
“I’ve always really wanted one of those. [Saturn Awards] Ever since I was a child, I was studying. Starlog In my parents’ basement,” Matalas said seriously. “Not much has changed.”
From 1976 to 2009, Starlog was the magazine of record for mainstream TV and film science fiction, and such publications. upside down It would not exist without coming first. And for those who have grown up. next generation – or the sci-fi TV explosion that followed in the early 21st century—there might be a certain warmth you might have for a time when updates about your favorite franchise were just hot takes or casting gags. Ship was not reduced. Sure, the last two decades have brought some of the greatest sci-fi TV of all time, but much of that is thanks to innovation and bravery. next generation. As Matalas said in his Saturn acceptance speech: “…an amazing cast of star trek, who have inspired the next generation of sci-fi creators over the years.
For the haters who noticed this. Packard Season 3 Trust. too Very To fuel its story with 1980s and 1990s nostalgia, it’s worth pointing out that, at 48, Terry Matalas is considerably younger than the majority of the cast. TNG But Matalas isn’t the only contemporary and influential sci-fi creator to draw inspiration from next generation. The person who submitted the cast. next generation Presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award was none other than Marvel Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige. Feige – who was 14 when TNG debuted — frequently cited. next generation As a huge influence on him and the MCU in general, and if that’s not enough proof of the series’ huge impact, what is?
before the ceremony, Saturn Awards released a statement. as to Why This Lifetime Achievement Award differed from previous years, stating:
“The Lifetime Achievement Award is usually presented to an individual for their contribution to genre entertainment. Leading figures like Stan Lee and Leonard Nimoy, Mr. Spock himself has received the award. This is nothing new. Yes, but we extended this award to cover its entire cast Star Trek: The Next GenerationBecause of his continued influence on the face of mainstream television. It was originally doomed because it followed in the footsteps of the original Star Trek, yet it made its mark, and its diverse cast was light years ahead of its time!
It is thought that TNG It was “doomed to fail,” and that it came out on top, even though it was once the underdog, is a story that has been repeated often, but as cultural memory changes, so does it. In 2018, Jonathan Frakes told upside down Some early fan animosity towards discovery The cast reminded him of how he felt in 1987. Ditto Lever Burton, who upside down in 2021, to which he looked “inwardly”. TOS Fans who objected. TNGBut in the end, TNG became “…a catalyst for things to come…just look at the universe of entertainment we live in now.”
When it started, next generation It was both a forward-looking show and a slightly nostalgic one. Today, it is simply considered a sci-fi classic that changed the face of genre television and helped mainstream genre acceptance.
The Star Trek Awards at Saturns included a Best Guest Star award for Paul Wesley for his portrayal of James T. Kirk. Strange New Worlds.. Following in the footsteps of William Shatner and Chris Pine, Wesley has a thankless job. But, translating Kirk’s complex character for a modern audience has artistic value. It reminds us that the past need not be monolithic.
Like strange new worlds, Packard Season 3 was definitely full of Easter eggs. But the series was not. Only To the end about callbacks Packard, the theme of the show focused on a new generation moving forward into a new future. What creators like Matalas (and Kevin Feige) achieved. next generation There is a wise, healthy view of nostalgia. If you don’t understand the past, you can’t tell the stories of the future. Because in the eyes of science fiction, at some point, those two ideas become exactly the same thing.
Star Trek: Picard The canals on Paramount+. Saturn Awards Can be streamed on Electric Now.
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