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Celebrating 60 Years of Star Trek at SDCC 2026

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Believe it or not, there is exclusive merch for the TV shows and films we creatives work on that we’ll never recieve. It’s for marketing only — and I’m supremely jealous of the cool swag some folks get! (Not complaining! Just an observation during this hallowed Comic Con week.)

What a delight to see… My six word mystery story, “Rookie,” has been published in the March/April 2026 issue of ALFRED HITCHCOCK MYSTERY MAGAZINE!

Thought @ryannorth.ca might appreciate this debate currently happening in my group chat.

Thomas Hobbes, casually diagnosing ADHD in his 17th century treatise “Leviathan”

Staggering to learn that if you count all Lovecraft’s favorite words, “eldritch” is used half as much as “cyclopean”… … and neither clear the top 100.

In college, I studied under Peter Bondanella — one of the world’s foremost scholars on Machiavelli and Fellini. Since he knew him personally, I once asked him what Fellini was like. “Just a man,” Peter said with a shrug. Now that I work in Hollywood, I get what he meant.

It’s always worth remembering that kindness is free, but pays great dividends.

Whether you agree with his (self-admittedly) cantankerous opinions, Harlan Ellison was truly a force to be reckoned with. I think about this interview often — especially when young writers ask me how to make a living as one.

Just saw THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS finale in a packed theatre, surrounded by animation fans. It ended exactly as it should have… Poignant. Bittersweet. Beautiful. Well done to @glitchprod.com and team. Can’t wait for the next!

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🚀 Star Trek has NEVER been one tone, one era, or one future. Aaron Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social on why Trek thrives on possibilities — and why new stories need room to boldly go. Full interview: youtu.be/6uj9sO5qKCo #StarTrek #AaronWaltke #TheTransporterRoom #StarTrekFandom

CALIFORNIA VOTERS: Today’s the LAST DAY to vote in the midterm elections! You can still fill out your ballot or visit a polling place if you haven’t yet. If you don’t know who to choose, there are many great voter guides that help lay out their positions and endorsements!

The funny thing about animation is that sometimes you see extremely cool things you can’t talk about for a long time. This week has been full of those days!

When I first opened the NextDoor app, I remember reading a completely serious post that said: “I knew this neighborhood was going downhill when all the songbirds left and all I saw was crows” I think about that a lot.

When I was fresh out of college, I had no connections and nothing but a dream. I co-wrote an indie animated spec. Somehow, we got it to Tom. He voiced our main character for free. “Putting good into the world has a habit of coming back around,” he said. RIP Tom Kane. Thank you, truly.

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Tom Kane has passed away at the age of 64 He voiced Yoda, Professor Utonium, and many other roles

Growing up a few minutes south of Indianapolis, I attended the Indy 500 probably 6 or 7 times. After a few laps, we’d leave the stands and walk through the tunnel to the buildings in the middle. Check out the museum there. Buy lunch at one of many cafes. It was a small city.

I know the word “agonist” is just a medical term for a kind of neurotransmitter… But to me, it will forever sound like some kind of demon necromancer D&D monster that specializes in magical torment.

Since a few folks are curious, TV animation often takes a surprisingly long time. From development to greenlight to production usually lasts years, as scripts to character designs to environments and style are meticulously created from scratch! (1/2)

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An interesting aspect of human nature and probability, now that prediction markets are so prevalent in news coverage. If the odds of something are 20% and it happens anyway, it doesn’t make it “wrong.” It means it was a 1/5 chance and we got the 1. Otherwise it would be 0%.

Peter and I loved talking with STAR TREK PRODIGY Writer & overall great dude Aaron Waltke! Tune in at the links below or wherever you find pods! LINKT.REE (all of our links) linktr.ee/secret_frien... AUDIO: secretfriendsunite.com/spotlight/sf... VIDEO: youtu.be/oHAPyq8OgN4?...

This was a fun conversation we had about Star Trek. Check it out if you are so inclined! youtu.be/oHAPyq8OgN4?...

SPOTLIGHT - Emmy Award Winning Writer & Producer Aaron J. Waltke

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When I was in college, I entered a “Lost” Sweepstakes. Grand prize? A trip to Hawaii. I forgot about it ‘til 5 months later when a box appeared in my garage. My roommate put it there “because it was suspicious.” Inside was a “Lost” DVD and 10 bags of popcorn. A “Year’s Supply.”

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I understand loving a story so much you want to see it as soon as possible… but leaks can harm the ability for those stories to continue. It’s harder than ever for artists to live off what they make. Less human-made art, especially big swings, are a huge loss for everybody.

Are you a fan of STAR TREK, TROLLHUNTERS, TRANSFORMERS ONE or WINGS OF FIRE? Love animation or TV or film — or want advice on your own projects? I’m auctioning a virtual one-on-one chat where we can do that AND fight cancer! Proceeds to Blood Cancer United. www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_item...

Charitybuzz: Virtual Call with Emmy-Winning Executive Producer, Screenwriter & Showrunner Aaron J. Waltke

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QUESTION FOR ANIME FANS: How mainstream is Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End? I’m really enjoying it — but I can’t help wondering if when I recommend it, it’s like telling someone “Hey, there’s this band called The Beatles…” Do I have good taste?

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Years ago, I was speaking with a friend of a friend from Provence who insisted there was no French equivalent of “geek, nerd, or dork.” She said “we just call those smart or passionate people,” and mocking someone for that was an American thing. Maybe she was messing with me…?

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I find it interesting how difficult it is for some Star Trek audiences to grapple with one fact… By the 24th century, property doesn’t hold the same value as now. Living in a fancy house/location with stuff means far less in a post-scarcity era with replicators and transporters. A novelty at best.

I’m often asked what inspired #TROLLHUNTERS while we were writing it. 80s films we loved. Amblin, Goonies, ET, Monster Squad, Lost Boys. Excalibur. Evil Dead, etc. In TV, ambitious worldbuilding like Star Trek, Gargoyles, even Steven Universe and TMNT. Games? D&D and Legend of Zelda!

Here’s another great indie animation project — STRAWBERRY VAMPIRE from @emilybrundige.bsky.social (creator of GOLDIE, PUBERTINA). Link below. Support artists! www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...

Strawberry Vampire: Help Us Make the Next Episode!

Fund the next Strawberry Vampire animatic — and unlock a second episode with your support!

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