Trek Signal - September 11, 2026

Star Trek Celebrates 60 Years Amid Franchise CrossroadsStrange New Worlds Season Finale Teased, Hemmer's Death ExplainedWilliam Shatner Embraces Heavy Metal for New AlbumThis week on Trek Signal, we cover the Star Trek franchise's 60th anniversary, exploring its enduring legacy and potential future as some series conclude. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actors discuss Hemmer's death and tease the series finale, while new gaming and comic news emerges. Plus, William Shatner's surprising venture into heavy metal.Sources:- collider.com: https://collider.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-hemmer-death-written-shock-value/- imdb.com: https://www.imdb.com/news/ni66012320/?ref_=nm_nwr_1- mensjournal.com: https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/dayo-okeniyi-interview-dark-matter- bleedingcool.com: https://bleedingcool.com/tv/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-duo-talks-soap-opera-themed-adventure/- yahoo.com: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/videos/paul-wesley-teases-magical-star-181803392.html- imdb.com: https://www.imdb.com/news/ni66011938/?ref_=nm_nwr_1- redshirtsalwaysdie.com: https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-snw-season-4-epiosde-8-joe-morton-paul-wesley-reaction- wdhafm.com: https://wdhafm.com/2026/09/11/william-shatner-reveals-the-wild-title-of-his-heavy-metal-album/- tvline.com: https://www.tvline.com/2255586/star-trek-new-tv-shows-franchise-future/- imdb.com: https://www.imdb.com/news/ni66011702/?ref_=ttnw_art_perm- opencritic.com: https://opencritic.com/news/36763/a-huge-new-star-trek-rpg-officially-arrives-september-2026- bleedingcool.com: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/stan-sakai-back-at-idw-nycc-announcements-are-coming/- rogueliker.com: https://rogueliker.com/fresh-tracks-vr-anniversary-update/- substreammagazine.com: https://substreammagazine.com/2026/09/how-gaming-became-part-of-mainstream-pop-culture/- giantfreakinrobot.com: https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/scifi/star-trek-manga-first-contact.html- whysoblu.com: https://whysoblu.com/star-trek-the-complete-original-series-60th-anniversary-blu-ray-review/- cbr.com: https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-alien-spotlight-orions-captain-pike-captain-kirk/- pressreader.com: https://www.pressreader.com/france/euronews-english-edition/20260911/282054808919981- TrekMovie: https://trekmovie.com/2026/09/11/podcast-all-access-reviews-strange-new-worlds-badmiral-episode-recaps-star-trek-day-and-chats-with-rebecca-romijn/- cw33.com: https://cw33.com/news/local/garland-weekend-lineup-features-star-trek-anniversary-live-theater/- hollywoodreporter.com: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/star-trek-60th-anniversary-akiva-goldsman-1236697398/