‘Star Trek: Prodigy’: Ben Hibon To Direct & Co-Executive Produce Nickelodeon Animated Series

Ben Hibon (Codehunters) has been tapped to direct, co-executive produce and serve as the creative lead of Nickelodeon’s new animated series Star Trek: Prodigy.

The CG-animated series, which expands the Star Trek universe, follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation. It’s set to premiere on Nickelodeon in 2021.

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“Ben’s contributions to the world of animation are immeasurable, and we are so lucky to have his vision and creative genius on Star Trek: Prodigy. As an incredible storyteller and a world builder with a distinct vision, his original approach paired with this beloved property will bring the characters to life in a whole new way,” said Ramsey Naito, EVP Animation Production and Development, Nickelodeon Group.

Star Trek: Prodigy hails from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Television Studios’ new animation arm; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth will serve as executive producers alongside Kevin and Dan Hageman. Mac Middleton will serve as a producer with Aaron Baiers as co-executive producer.

Hibon directed the animated “Tale of Three Brothers” sequence in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, which was nominated as part of Warner Bros’ VFX submission to the Academy Awards. Hibon along with David Yates also won the British Animation Award for the sequence.

“Getting the chance to work on an IP like Star Trek has been an incredible opportunity, particularly when partnered with the talented teams at Nickelodeon, CBS and Secret Hideout – who have been pushing the boundaries of what animation and serialized storytelling for younger audiences can deliver,” said Hibon.

Hibon is repped by UTA; Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher; Heitmann Entertainment’s Tarik Heitmann; and Sentient’s Renee Tab.

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