George Takei, Captain Sulu and the man with that powerful voice, would like to see the animated Star Trek series given another chance for revision.
The original Star Trek: The Animated Series ran for 22 episodes on Saturday mornings in the 1973-74 TV season, and, after 32-years is finally making its way to DVD today, November 21st.
To promote the release Takei spoke to a variety of press outlets on Friday, and in an exclusive interview with StarTrek.com he floated the possibility that if the DVD proves popular, it could lead to a revival of animated Trek — with the original Enterprise crew, involving the original living cast, with other voice talent impersonating Dr. McCoy and Scotty. At least, that’s what he’d like to see happen, so that the “potentials” of animation in the Star Trek landscape “can be fully explored.”
With today’s CGI technology the aspect of another animated TOS series with all the living cast members voicing their roles is very intriquing and one that fans everywhere would certainly applaud and support with their hard-earned cash. This could even lead to future animated adventures of the other varied series of the franchise from TNG, DS9, Voyager and including Enterprise.
You can catch ST.com’s full 15-minute talk with George at STARTREK.COM.
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