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461: The Last Starfighter, Strange New Worlds Release date, Starfleet Academy for Sale?
Published 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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Greetings, Starfighter! Trekcast is back with a deep-dive review of the 80s cult classic The Last Starfighter. We’re breaking down the film’s legacy, exploring the long-rumored sequel, and uncovering the surprising story behind its little-known musical adaptation. Plus, Captain Pike and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are gearing up for a new adventure—we’ve got the latest on the official release window for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4. We’re also digging into a major rumor surrounding Starfleet Academy—is the project really up for sale, and should fans take it seriously? And start saving your latinum—another massive Star Trek auction is underway, and we’ll tell you what collectors need to know. All that and more on Trekcast—your source for Star Trek news, reviews, and deep dives.
News:
Strange New Worlds sets release date
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-4-trailer-premiere-date-1236577273/
Starfleet Academy for sale?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IYm1R9-kmI&t=421s
Another Star Trek auction
https://trekmovie.com/2026/04/23/second-canadian-star-trek-auction-now-live-with-set-pieces-from-starfleet-academy-and-discovery/
The Last Starfighter is a 1984 American space opera film directed by Nick Castle. The film tells the story of Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), a teenager who, after winning the high score in an arcade game that's secretly a simulation test, is recruited by an alien defense force to fight in an interstellar war. It also features Dan O'Herlihy, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Robert Preston in his final role in a theatrical film. The character of Centauri, a "lovable con-man", was written with him in mind and was a nod to his most famous role as Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man (1962).[3]
The Last Starfighters concept reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvN9000o4A&t=161s
Lance Guest reveals plans for The Last Starfighter sequel from AnyGoodFilms?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-6E5kRlbQ8
Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
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 g
News:
Strange New Worlds sets release date
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-4-trailer-premiere-date-1236577273/
Starfleet Academy for sale?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IYm1R9-kmI&t=421s
Another Star Trek auction
https://trekmovie.com/2026/04/23/second-canadian-star-trek-auction-now-live-with-set-pieces-from-starfleet-academy-and-discovery/
The Last Starfighter is a 1984 American space opera film directed by Nick Castle. The film tells the story of Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), a teenager who, after winning the high score in an arcade game that's secretly a simulation test, is recruited by an alien defense force to fight in an interstellar war. It also features Dan O'Herlihy, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Robert Preston in his final role in a theatrical film. The character of Centauri, a "lovable con-man", was written with him in mind and was a nod to his most famous role as Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man (1962).[3]
The Last Starfighters concept reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvN9000o4A&t=161s
Lance Guest reveals plans for The Last Starfighter sequel from AnyGoodFilms?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-6E5kRlbQ8
Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
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 g