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At 30, Star Trek Generations captured a crucial moment in the sci-fi franchise

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Story by Michael Green
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As the 'Star Trek' franchise reached a crossroads, 'Generations' marked a pivotal moment in the sci-fi saga's voyage to the silver screen.
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  • Released in 1994, 'Star Trek: Generations' arrived at the peak of the franchise's popularity, just six months after the finale of 'The Next Generation' TV series, which was still a ratings juggernaut.
  • With the recent launch of 'Deep Space Nine' and the upcoming 'Voyager', the 'collective wisdom' dictated it was time for 'The Next Generation' crew to make the jump to the big screen after 178 episodes.
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Michael Green, Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Star Trek Generations
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