2023 is the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series, and today at San Diego Comic-Con, CBS Studios revealed the first look at how they are saluting the franchise’s first foray into animation.
Riker, Quark, and Saru join Animated Celebration
To commemorate the golden anniversary of The Animated Series, CBS Studios is creating five all-new animated promotional spots in the TAS style featuring fan-favorite characters voiced by cast members from across the Star Trek universe, including icons Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker, Doug Jones as Saru, and Armin Shimerman as Quark.
The all-new animated spots come from creative consultant Casper Kelly, best known for the viral smash hit Too Many Cooks and his work on Star Trek: Short Treks and Adult Swim. Kelly announced the program alongside fellow panelist John Van Citters, Vice President, Star Trek Brand Development.
The Star Trek: The Animated Celebration spots will debut later this year. More details to come on Star Trek Day in September.