Ben Hibon to direct Star Trek: Prodigy

Director Ben Hibon, best known for his work on award-winning short Codehunters, will direct Nickelodeon’s new animated series Star Trek: Prodigy.

Hibon will also co-executive produce and serve as the creative lead on the project.

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.

Hibon, also known for directing the animated Tale of Three Brothers’ sequence in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, said working on Prodigy is an “incredible opportunity”.

“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,” he said.

—PTI