Finally… The Rock has come back to Trekcast! <br /><br />Get ready for a holiday smackdown as we break down Red One, the sci-fi Christmas movie starring Dwayne Johnson, and ask the big question: is it a festive knockout or a lump of coal? Plus, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds may be heading toward an ending—but is it really the end? We unpack the latest rumors and what they could mean for the future of the franchise. Paramount makes a bold move that’s already having ripple effects across Star Trek, and we’re digging into how it could reshape what’s coming next. And finally, new details are emerging about Noah Hawley’s canceled Star Trek movie—and what might have been. All that and more on Trekcast, the most unpredictable Star Trek podcast in the galaxy. <br /><br />News:<br /><br />Strange New Worlds comes to an end<br /><a href="https://parade.com/news/star-trek-star-says-goodbye-to-beloved-series-fans-are-emotional" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://parade.com/news/star-trek-star-says-goodbye-to-beloved-series-fans-are-emotional</a><br /><br />Less Star Trek Merch<br /><a href="https://trekmovie.com/2025/12/16/another-licensee-dropping-star-trek-due-to-increased-paramount-fees-others-vow-to-continue/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://trekmovie.com/2025/12/16/another-licensee-dropping-star-trek-due-to-increased-paramount-fees-others-vow-to-continue/</a><br /><br />Learning More About Noah Hawley's Cancelled Star Trek Movie<br /><a href="https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/noah-hawley-canceled-star-trek-movie-understood-star-trek/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/noah-hawley-canceled-star-trek-movie-understood-star-trek/</a><br /><br /><br /><i><b>Red One</b></i> is a 2024 American <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_film" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_comedy_film" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">action comedy film</a> directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Kasdan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jake Kasdan</a> and written by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Morgan_(filmmaker)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Morgan</a>. It stars <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_Johnson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwayne Johnson</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Evans_(actor)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Evans</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Liu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lucy Liu</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._K._Simmons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">J. K. Simmons</a>, with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiernan_Shipka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kiernan Shipka</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Hunt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bonnie Hunt</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristofer_Hivju" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kristofer Hivju</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Kroll" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nick Kroll</a>, and Wesley Kimmel appearing in supporting roles. The film tells the story of Head of North Pole Security Callum Drift who teams up with black hat hacker Jack O'Malley to locate a kidnapped <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa Claus</a> on Christmas Eve.<br /><br />Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!<br />Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! <br /><br />Connect with us: <a href="https://gmail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a><br /><br />Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬<br /><br />Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com<br /><br />Help support the show - <a href="http://ko-fi.com/trekcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ko-fi.com/trekcast</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />