Happy 50th Anniversary 'Star Trek'

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Spock does not look a day over 40.

Wikia,, in partnership with Roddenberry Entertainment, will launch "Warp 5.0: Fandom's Two-Year Trek Toward Sci-Fi's Golden Anniversary" as part of the online Star Trek community portal, TREK INITIATIVE.

The two-year branded campaign celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, taking place in 2016. This unique project allows fans to be a part of the 50th anniversary via TREK INITIATIVE, the only official Wikia community dedicated to Star Trek.

This portal, launched in 2013 by Wikia and Roddenberry Entertainment, features exclusive videos; fan-created content such as fan art, costumes and fan fiction; merchandise; and fan clubs.

Launching at the Star Trek Vegas Convention this week, a signature element of the "Warp 5.0" campaign will be the world's first and only "census" of Star Trek fandom. Featuring an interview with Rod Roddenberry himself, this "census" will incorporate videos from fans around the world voicing their favorite Star Trek memories.

Over the course of the next two years, this compilation will include videos from other live fan events as well as online submissions.

"It's really fantastic to have the chance to pull in personal fan content around such an important milestone for my family," stated Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, son of Star Trek mastermind Gene Roddenberry.

"My father would be proud to be part of such a collaborative initiative celebrating the fandom of his legacy."
Additionally, the campaign will incorporate various initiatives leading up to the 50th anniversary including Star Trek themed Qwizards, a collaborative quiz show testing Wikians' expert knowledge; a character bracket tournament featuring Star Trek's classic personalities; a fan film contest; showcases with celebrity talent; and more.

"This is a huge opportunity for us to take Wikia's fandom one step further and really have our Star Trek superfans be part of such a memorable moment in time," stated Eric Moro, Wikia Director of Programming, Entertainment.

"We are thrilled that Rod and his team continue to be such an important part of what we're doing - it really brings this to life for the fans."

About TREK INITIATIVE:
In April 2013, Roddenberry Entertainment and Wikia partnered to launch the ultimate, online Star Trek community portal. TREK INITIATIVE (www.trekinitiative.wikia.com) offers a gateway for the millions of Star Trek fans to gather, collaborate and communicate around everything Trek.

It provides exclusive content and allows fans to share local community happenings with one another.

The portal also features many Roddenberry assets, including a stirring commencement speech Gene Roddenberry gave in 1976, when the Star Trek series was reaching new heights of popularity and never-before-seen images from the set, from Gene Roddenberry's personal life, and more.