StarTrek.Com Relaunches
3 min readStarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website, has relaunched today with a new look and new features.
A press release from CBS Consumer Products announced the redesigned website and features, such as news from other Star Trek websites including TrekToday.
“Star Trek fans have reason to celebrate today with CBS Consumer Products’ official re-launch of StarTrek.com, ” said the press release. ” Created for fans new and old, StarTrek.com features a complete redesign claiming its place as the only official online destination for all things Star Trek. The site will be the ultimate fan experience with exclusive content and the official Star Trek database.
“The new site will engage users as never before offering an online community with Star Trek forums, photo galleries and the ability for members to achieve different status levels through their involvement. StarTrek.com will also be the premier destination for Star Trek-related news and content with streaming episodes in HD, insight and opinions about the Star Trek universe from special guest contributors and an online store.
“‘Star Trek fans deserve a one-stop destination for all their needs. This re-launch allows us to bring the entire Star Trek community together in a single place and provide them with the very best in Star Trek news, content and merchandise,’ said Liz Kalodner, Executive Vice President and General Manager of CBS Consumer Products.
“As a part of this, the site showcases top fan sites, including TrekMovie, TrekToday and TrekWeb, to feature the latest and greatest Star Trek news. In addition to discussing and expanding their knowledge of all things Star Trek, fans can also shop online at the site’s store, utilizing exclusive offers to acquire the latest gadgets, gizmos and collector’s items.
StarTrek.com will be promoted at next week’s Comic-Con convention in San Diego with several collectibles for fans. CBS will be distributing at its booth (#4129) 400 limited edition watches each day, with a different color featured each day. Additionally, 9,000 limited edition StarTrek.com collectible buttons in seven different styles will be given out by 12 different Star Trek licensees at the show. For times and locations, follow us on Twitter (www.Twitter.com/StarTrek).”
A post from Leonard Nimoy welcomed users to the revamped site. “For me, it all began over 45 years ago,” Nimoy said. “And with the recent Star Trek film and the new cast, and now, StarTrek.com, it begins again!
“I couldn’t have imagined, no one could have, really, that the TV shows we did so long ago would find a new audience today, that the films would continue, and that there would be so many spin-offs. It seems that the future we depicted way back when is inching closer every day to reality.
“To those of you who have been with us for so long, my sincere thanks for your interest. For those of you who are new to Star Trek, who are discovering it through the recent movie and are about to explore the franchise in its infinite diversity… welcome. Come aboard and enjoy.
“And to all, Live Long and Prosper!”
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