Skin A Cat

'Skin A Cat' | Star Trek: very Short Treks - 101

In "Skin A Cat," a dire Klingon attack is further complicated by poor word choice.

From the mind of Casper Kelly (Too Many Cooks, Star Trek: Short Treks), Star Trek: very Short Treks celebrates the bold, the silly, and the unusual across the animated universe of Star Trek.

Star Trek: very Short Treks - "Skin A Cat" Credits:

Produced By: Awesome Inc
Created By: Casper Kelly
Executive Producers: Casper Kelly, Ashley Kohler
Supervising Producer: Brandon Betts
Producer / Director: Aaron Hawkins
Cast (In Order of Appearance):
Ethan Peck (Spock)
Pete Holmes (Captain)
Cristina Milizia (Knickersonian, Dream Woman, M'Ress)
Bonnie Gordon (Computer)
Eric Bauza (Antedian, Ass Face, Screwhead)

Captain, might we suggest avoiding figures of speech...

Star Trek: very Short Treks - 'Skin A Cat'

In celebration of the day, we're highlighting some new collectibles, merch, and more from our partners to build your collection. Plot a course and check out these incredible finds!

Special 'Star Trek Day' Merchandise and Sale - On September 8, fans can use the code “STARTREKDAY” for 25% off sitewide at Shop.StarTrek.com, which includes a curated Star Trek Day and Star Trek: Animated Series collections.

Special 'Star Trek: The Animated Series' Merchandise and Sale - On September 8, fans can use the code “STARTREKDAY” for 25% off sitewide at Shop.StarTrek.com, which includes a curated Star Trek Day and Star Trek: Animated Series collections.

Star Trek: The Animated Series (Amazon) - In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Star Trek's first animated series arrives on Digital for the first time!

Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 T-shirt Collective Collection Set (Titmouse) - AHOY ENSIGNS! Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 is preparing for launch, and that can only mean one thing — NEW SHIRTS! 11 original tees, crafted with Vulcan precision and Human design flare, the Star Trek: Lower Decks Shirt Collective is the most high-ranked organization in all of Starfleet. And best of all, anyone can join. Pre-orders begin Thursday, August 31st at 12am. That's the first waking minute of 8/31. Orders are open until September 14th at noon.

Star Trek: Lower Decks Figures (Mondo) - Introducing the first wave of EXO-6's new line of 7" tall interchangeable statues, sculpted by Jim Maddox, inspired by Star Trek: Lower Decks! Badgey's release will be a 2-pack expressing his erratic behavior (his homicidal mode and seemingly innocent mode), and will be in-scale with the human figures. Ensign Brad Boimler's statue comes with a set of interchangeable arms and heads, and Ensign Beckett Mariner's statue comes with an extra set of arms, all to allow collectors to display them in various poses and emotions. These figures are available for pre-order Friday (9/8) at 12PM CT only on The Drop.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Cadet Boots (Fluevog Shoes) - For those with dreams of joining Starfleet (or expanding their mission-ready wardrobe), we have news that’s bound to send you over the Earth’s moon. The Cadet — a brand new ankle boot joining the official Fluevog x Star Trek: Strange New Worlds collection and an essential future part of your Starfleet training attire — now available for pre-order until September 15!

Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition Vinyl Record (Enjoy the Ride Records) - Jerry Goldsmith's iconic score to the 1979 film has been restored, remixed, and mastered. With over 80 minutes of music, Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition is available on vinyl for the first time in this definitive assembly. Pressed on 2xLP 140g colored vinyl and housed in a high gloss gatefold jacket with black poly-lined inner sleeves, there is also a double-sided full-color insert nestled inside. The 3 color options will be available at www.EnjoyTheRideRecords.com on sale Star Trek Day (9/8) @ Noon ET while the Blue/White split is a Mondo exclusive.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - A Stitch in Time Audiobook (Simon & Schuster) - Written and narrated by actor and director Andrew J. Robinson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: A Stitch in Time is an unique and intense tale following Elim Garak, the character Robinson portrayed throughout the television series' seven-season run, as he attempts to stitch the ravaged society of Cardassia back together. Listen to an excerpt!

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds-inspired Apparel (Heroes & Villains) - Enjoyed the series' sophomore season? Rep your favorite episode with these new Strange New Worlds-inspired designs!

Star Trek Explorer Magazine Subscription (Titan) - Pick up Star Trek Explorer #8 on newsstands this Tuesday, 9/12, or gift a loved one a subscription to Star Trek Explorer so they can get all the inside scoop year-round! Our friends over at Titan have a special Star Trek Day offer of 4 issues for $24.99 (a savings of $14.97). Valid through Friday, 9/15.

Star Trek Adventures - Star Trek: Lower Decks Campaign Guide (Modiphius) - The Star Trek: Lower Decks Campaign Guide expands upon the core Star Trek Adventures roleplaying game experience by providing detailed advice on creating junior officers and using them to tell amazing Star Trek-style stories with the fun, irreverent tone presented in Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Star Trek: The Official Guide to the Animated Series (Simon & Schuster) - The first and only guide to the beloved and star-studded Star Trek: The Animated Series, the in-canon (mostly) continuation of the iconic Star Trek: The Original Series.

Star Trek x Amazon T-Shirt Club Subscription (Amazon, U.S. only) - Every Star Trek T-shirt Club box contains a curated Star Trek t-shirt created for the ultimate fan! T-Shirt Club is a monthly subscription which offers an exclusively designed t-shirt every month, delivered right to your door. Each design celebrates the entirety of the Star Trek universe, featuring designs of your favorite characters, ships and scenes across the Final Frontier.

Celebrate Star Trek Day 2023 with These Out of This World Finds

Jerry O'Connell hosts the fourth annual 'Star Trek Day' with a special program!

Paramount Invites Fans to a Special Global 'Star Trek Day' Celebration on September 8

Join Paramount+, the CBS Television Network, CBS Studios and fans from around the world for the annual Star Trek Day global celebration on Friday, September 8. This year’s special program is hosted byStar Trek: Lower Decks’ Jerry O’Connell on Paramount+ and features special Star Trek: Lower Decks screenings across the U.S., the UK, and Canada in anticipation of the upcoming fourth season, special airings of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on CBS and more.

Additional information on “Star Trek Day” programming and initiatives can be found at StarTrek.com/Day.

On Sept. 8, 1966, Star Trek debuted for the first time on television with “The Man Trap.” On that day, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry introduced audiences to a world that championed diversity, inclusion, acceptance and hope. Fifty-seven years later, Paramount honors this important day and the franchise’s enduring legacy by providing fans with a memorable way to enjoy and celebrate all things Star Trek.

Additional information on Paramount’s Star Trek Day global celebration and initiatives is below:

STAR TREK DAY SPECIAL PROGRAM, HOSTED BY JERRY O’CONNELL

On September 8, fans worldwide can watch the “Star Trek Day” special program, hosted by Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Commander Jack Ransom, himself, Jerry O’Connell. A salute to the franchise, the special program will include segments that look back at memorable moments over the past 57 years; commemorate 50 years of Star Trek animation; pay tribute to Star Trek: Discovery, ahead of its final season; provide an exclusive sneak-peek clip from the upcoming fourth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks; and commemorate many other moments that highlight Star Trek’s legacy.

WHERE TO WATCH THE STAR TREK DAY SPECIAL PROGRAM

The Star Trek Day special will be available to watch for free globally on:

YouTube (Paramount+ and Star Trek Official pages)

Facebook (@StarTrekOnPPlus and @StarTrek)

In the U.S., the special will be available to stream on:

Pluto TV (Paramount+ Picks, STAR TREK, More STAR TREK and Pluto TV Sci-Fi channels)

The special will also air on select local CBS affiliates, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Pop TV, Fave TV and Smithsonian.com.

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS SPECIAL AIRINGS ON CBS

The CBS Television Network will broadcast the first two episodes of the hit Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with back-to-back special airings, beginning at 8 pm ET/PT.

“Strange New Worlds” (Episode 101, Series Premiere) –
When one of Pike’s officers goes missing while on a secret mission for Starfleet, Pike (Anson Mount) has to come out of self-imposed exile. He must navigate how to rescue his officer, while struggling with what to do with the vision of the future he’s been given.

Teleplay by Akiva Goldsman; story by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman & Jenny Lumet; directed by Akiva Goldsman

“Children of the Comet” (Episode 102) –
While on a survey mission, the U.S.S. Enterprise discovers a comet is going to strike an inhabited planet. The crew tries to re-route the comet, only to find that an ancient alien relic buried on the comet’s icy surface is somehow stopping them. As the away team tries to unlock the relic’s secrets, Pike (Anson Mount) and Number One (Rebecca Romijn) deal with a group of zealots who want to prevent the U.S.S. Enterprise from interfering.

Written by Henry Alonso Myers & Sarah Tarkoff; directed by Maja Vrvilo 

STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION – STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS SPECIAL SCREENINGS

The animated universe of Star Trek began 50 years ago on September 8, with Star Trek: The Animated Series. This Star Trek Day commemorates the 50th anniversary with an evening of cartoon comedy, including four specially selected episodes of the hit animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Fans can attend these exclusive, free promotional screenings and experience the brand-new season of Star Trek: Lower Decks on the big screen. The day is jam-packed with sneak peeks and surprises, free concessions, giveaways and more! This is a can’t-miss event for long-time fans of Star Trek and adult animation across the U.S., Canada and the UK.

All screenings are free to attend, and fans can register at STAR TREK ANIMATED CELEBRATION SCREENINGS on Thursday, August 24, at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET. The special Star Trek: Lower Decks fan screenings will take place in Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Washington D.C., Vancouver, Calgary and London.

SPECIAL STAR TREK DAY MERCHANDISE AND SALE

On September 8, fans can use the code STARTREKDAY for 25% off sitewide at Shop.StarTrek.com, which includes curated Star Trek Day and Star Trek: The Animated Series collections.

The first of five 'very Short Treks' to debut on Star Trek Day 2023 along with the first chapter of a new comic book!

'Star Trek: very Short Treks' to Launch on Star Trek Day

Celebrate 50 Years of Star Trek Animation with the Launch of 'Star Trek: very Short Treks'

Star Trek continues its salute to the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series with the launch of Star Trek: very Short Treks, five all-new animated promotional shorts, and the new comic book, Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier, both debuting on Friday, September 8 as part of the annual Star Trek Day global celebration.

Previously announced Star Trek Day programming and events can be found at StarTrek.com/Day.

CBS Studios is launching Star Trek: very Short Treks, a series of all-new animated promotional spots in the style of Star Trek: The Animated Series. 

The very Short Treks will feature previously announced 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, and a new line-up of exciting voices, including Ethan Peck as Spock, Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher, Celia Rose Gooding as Uhura, Connor Trinneer as Trip Tucker, Bruce Horak as Hemmer, Noël Wells as Tendi and the legendary George Takei as Sulu.

Star Trek: very Short Treks comes 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. The first animated spot will launch on Star Trek Day, September 8, exclusively on StarTrek.com and the official Star Trek YouTube channel, with four additional animated spots rolling out weekly on Wednesdays through October 4 at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET. Titles and release schedule include:

September 27 – “Holograms, All the Way Down”

Casper Kelly will also release a new comic book with IDW Publishing, Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier. The first chapter of the comic will debut digitally on September 8 on StarTrek.com with physical copies available at New York Comic Con in October. Additional chapters of the comic will drop weekly on Wednesdays on StarTrek.com at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET.

Star Trek x Kid Cudi | Teaser

The multi-faceted partnership, which includes music, gaming, and fashion, will launch this October.

Star Trek Embarks on an Epic Collaboration with Kid Cudi

Star Trek Embarks on an Epic Collaboration with Kid Cudi to Launch 'Boldly Be' Campaign

In celebration of Star Trek Day, Star Trek and Scott Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, have joined forces to announce a one-of-a-kind collaboration that reflects the optimistic and inclusive spirit of adventure, discovery, imagination, and most importantly, hope, at the heart of the cultural phenomenon. The collaboration will launch Star Trek’s all-new “Boldly Be” campaign.

The collaboration includes Kid Cudi’s unique lens on music with an original song inspired by Star Trek, an interactive gaming component, and a bold fashion collaboration with Star Trek that will launch this October. Additional details will be announced at a later date.

“I grew up watching Star Trek with my dad who is single handedly responsible for turning me into a fan,” said Mescudi. “The most important thing to me is to be as authentic as possible. Star Trek’s mission has always been about having a hopeful future and when I was first approached about this project it was the perfect marriage of all the things I believe in – being brave and a hero by doing what’s right and fighting for freedom. I can’t wait to share my love of this incredible franchise with the world.”

“Boldly Be” takes its inspiration from Star Trek’s ethos of IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations), the basis of Vulcan philosophy that the vast variables create truth, beauty, and strength. Following Mescudi’s kick-off of “Boldly Be,” StarTrek.com invites fans around the world to celebrate their own selves by sharing their boldest moments and collaborating on stories and visuals that represent Star Trek’s enduring message of hope, authenticity, discovery, and more.

Star Trek Day 2023

Jerry O'Connell (Star Trek: Lower Decks) hosts a celebration of all things Star Trek, including 50 years of animation in the final frontier as well as a look at Star Trek: Discovery and the modern age of Star Trek. Plus, Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Eugene Cordero (Star Trek: Lower Decks) react to some of the wildest moments in Star Trek history, Jackie Cox (RuPaul's Drag Race) takes to the streets in search of Star Trek fans, and much more!

What if we told you there was more than one way to skin a cat... er, enjoy Star Trek?

Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Kicks Off with First 'very Short Treks' and Comic Chapter

In celebration of Star Trek Day, Star Trek: The Animated Celebration, and the 50 years of Star Trek animation, we're here with the first of five all-new Star Trek: very Short Treks! 

For the golden anniversary, very Short Treks pays tribute to the series that kicked off Star Trek's animated legacy — Star Trek: The Animated Series — while incorporating all corners of the Star Trek universe in a fun and irreverent manner. Star Trek: very Short Treks comes from critically-acclaimed writer and director Casper Kelly, best known for the viral smash hitToo Many Cooks and his work on Star Trek: Short Treks and Adult Swim.

In the first very Short Treks, "Skin A Cat," a dire Klingon attack is further complicated by poor word choice:

In order of appearance, "Skin A Cat" features cast Ethan Peck (Spock), Pete Holmes (Captain), Cristina Milizia (Knickersonian, Dream Woman, and M'Ress), Bonnie Gordon (Computer), and Eric Bauza (Antedian, Ass Face, Screwhead).

Star Trek: very Short Treks is produced by Awesome Inc. Casper Kelly and Ashley Kohler serve as executive producers; Brandon Betts as supervising producer; and Aaron Hawkins as producer/director.

As our Captain states in "Skin A Cat," there is more than one way to... celebrate your love of Star Trek on Star Trek Day! With that, we also have the very first chapter of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER!

Celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series with this new adventure written by critically acclaimed writer and director Casper Kelly (Too Many Cooks and Cheddar Goblin) and drawn by Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Jonathan Case (Little Monarchs and Dear Creature), featuring the classic crew in the art style of the original cartoon. Kirk, Spock, Arex, and company tangle with a rogue scientist intent on proving his wild theory that the universe is actually a comic book. What if he’s right? And what if he develops the godlike powers of the comic book artist? And what if that power has driven him mad? Will our heroes find a way to defeat him and restore the universe?

Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier - Chapter 1

This new comic adventure also comes from the creative mind of Casper Kelly, and is drawn by Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Jonathan Case (Little Monarchs and Dear Creature), featuring the classic crew in the art style of the original cartoon. 

In STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER #1, Kirk, Spock, Arex, and company tangle with a rogue scientist intent on proving his wild theory that the universe is actually a comic book. What if he’s right? And what if he develops the godlike powers of the comic book artist? And what if that power has driven him mad? Will our heroes find a way to defeat him and restore the universe? Read the first chapter above!