alive she cried Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new Star Trek television series in January 2017. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service. The next chapter of the Star Trek franchise will also be distributed concurrently for television and multiple platforms around the world by CBS Studios International. The new program will be the first original series developed specifically for U.S. audiences for CBS All Access, a cross-platform streaming service that brings viewers thousands of episodes from CBS’s current and past seasons on demand, plus the ability to stream their local CBS Television station live for $5.99 per month. CBS All Access already offers every episode of all previous Star Trek television series. The brand-new Star Trek will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. Alex Kurtzman will serve as executive producer for the new Star Trek TV series. Kurtzman co-wrote and produced the blockbuster films Star Trek (2009) with Roberto Orci, and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) with Orci and Damon Lindelof. Both films were produced and directed by J.J. Abrams. The new series will be produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout. Kurtzman and Heather Kadin will serve as executive producers. Kurtzman is also an executive producer for the hit CBS television series Scorpion and Limitless, along with Kadin and Orci, and for Hawaii Five-0 with Orci. Star Trek, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2016, is one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. The original Star Trek spawned a dozen feature films and five successful television series. Almost half a century later, the Star Trek television series are licensed on a variety of different platforms in more than 190 countries, and the franchise still generates more than a billion social media impressions every month. Born from the mind of Gene Roddenberry, the original Star Trek series debuted on Sept. 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons – a short run that belied the influence it would have for generations. The series also broke new ground in storytelling and cultural mores, providing a progressive look at topics including race relations, global politics and the environment. “There is no better time to give Star Trek fans a new series than on the heels of the original show’s 50th anniversary celebration,” said David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios. “Everyone here has great respect for this storied franchise, and we’re excited to launch its next television chapter in the creative mind and skilled hands of Alex Kurtzman, someone who knows this world and its audience intimately.” “This new series will premiere to the national CBS audience, then boldly go where no first-run Star Trek series has gone before – directly to its millions of fans through CBS All Access,” said Marc DeBevoise, Executive Vice President/General Manager – CBS Digital Media. “We’ve experienced terrific growth forCBS All Access, expanding the service across affiliates and devices in a very short time. We now have an incredible opportunity to accelerate this growth with the iconic Star Trek, and its devoted and passionate fan base, as our first original series.” “Every day, an episode of the Star Trek franchise is seen in almost every country in the world,” said Armando Nuñez, President and CEO, CBS Global Distribution Group. “We can’t wait to introduce Star Trek's next voyage on television to its vast global fan base.” CBS All Access offers its customers more than 7,500 episodes from the current television season, previous seasons and classic shows on demand nationwide, as well as the ability to stream local CBS stations live in more than 110 markets. Subscribers can use the service online and across devices viaCBS.com, the CBS App for iOS, Android and Windows 10, as well as on connected devices such as Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Roku players and Roku TV, with more connected devices to come. The new television series is not related to the upcoming feature film Star Trek Beyond which is scheduled to be distributed by Paramount Pictures in summer 2016. Edited November 2, 2015 by alive she cried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) I really hope it's good and done right. I just recently really got into Star Trek (last couple of years). I've seen random 60s Star Trek episodes here n' there all my life, but I've never seen any of the movies or any of the other series. Literally, a couple of years ago - I saw that first Abrams film. (shrugs) I thought it was fun, looked gorgeous. I got really curious as to how classic Spock fit into the whole scheme of things. So - I decided to marathon all the classic movies (w/ Shatner n' Nimoy). They were enjoyable for what they were - and then I became curious as to how the movies related to the tv show! So I marathoned quite a few episodes of the 60s series and watched all those docs on Netflix: Trekies, Trek Nation...I became fascinated w/ the phenomenom and impact of it all - I ended up looking up interviews and docs on youtube. Then I gave The Next Generation a shot. Holy. Shit. Fell in love. Couldn't get enough. Thought it was just a...thoroughly entertaining, intelligent show. CANNOT believe that was 1987. WAY ahead of it's time. I wanna check out what the other series...are - but, before I move on to another Star Trek series - I hafta finish devouring every episode of TNG. I've seen the first 2 seasons quite a few times, already. I'm currently sucking the marrow out of the bones of Seasons 3 n' 4. Edited November 3, 2015 by Little Nemo McFly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. Hakujin Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I kind of stopped following news on this after the original showrunner dropped out. I'll just wait and judge it once it finally comes out, but I'm keeping my expectations low. Like Enterprise level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I'm not happy that it's going to be another prequel series. It's suppose to be set only 5 years before we meet Kirk and crew... and it doesn't even appear that they're even trying to keep the same look as the original series... this is going to be bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 official trailer deadline Start Trek: Discovery‘s first season on CBS All Access will consist of 15 episodes, up from the 13 originally commissioned. In addition to the order increase, Star Trek: Discovery will be getting a companion show, Talking Trek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Jeez - production quality looks outta hand on this. Like tentpole, blockbuster stuff. It doesn't look or feel connected to TOS (The Original Series) - at all. I'm guessing the only reason they're setting this '10 years before Kirk' is for TOS cameos. It aesthetically looks like it's set waaay into the future. Impressed by the visuals - but nothing gave me the fuzzies. Will be watching, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 yeah, not sure, doesn't feel like Trek yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) Jeez - production quality looks outta hand on this. Like tentpole, blockbuster stuff. It doesn't look or feel connected to TOS (The Original Series) - at all. I'm guessing the only reason they're setting this '10 years before Kirk' is for TOS cameos. It aesthetically looks like it's set waaay into the future. Impressed by the visuals - but nothing gave me the fuzzies. Will be watching, tho. ^ Pretty much my thoughts word for word. Edited May 18, 2017 by alive she cried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hey! 'Dwight' is in this! Too mopey - could've done w/out that...somber song / tone. Hope the show isn't too depressing. LOL - jeez. I appreciate the grounded-ness, but hopefully we'll get an exciting, kick-ass trailer by the time this debuts in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) It looks like the new universe, doesn't feel like Trek. We'll see I guess... on a side note, it's kinda sad that the new MacFarlane series feels more like Roddenberry's Trek than the official Star Trek property. Edited August 22, 2017 by Drifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 The premiere is this Sunday. I've been binging on TOS these past few days. So damn good. It looks like the new universe, doesn't feel like Trek. We'll see I guess... on a side note, it's kinda sad that the new MacFarlane series feels more like Roddenberry's Trek than the official Star Trek property. I caught an episode of that - the humor was pretty lame, but it definitely felt more connected to Trek than this. This is lookin' like the main villain of the series is gonna be a color palette. LOL - still tuning in on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 The Orville's humor IS lame but the stories and adventures are right out of classic Trek. So much so that I find it almost unsettling because while the situations and plots are classic Star Trek tales of social commentary, the characters are contemporary people with massive personal issues of their own and not exactly the noble paragons of virtue that easily swaggered through any moral crisis that came along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I predict The Orville will be more beloved than this series in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I've never understood this, why does Star Trek have to be the same thing for eternity? Deep Space Nine was probably the best series in the bunch and that was largely because it explored this universe from a different perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 It is all about having some genuine optimism in sci-fi, not this constant barrage of gritty dystopias or apocalyptic scenarios with exaggerated Social Darwinism we get nowadays. The whole point of Trek was that the future had it's shit together and there was hope and belief in a better tomorrow; about how it's not all some relentless and futile struggle to temporarily delay the inevitable destruction of everything we've come to hold dear with characters that are practically salivating as they wait for the near-certain opportunity to betray their fellows for their own petty selfishness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 It's about Earth having its shit together, the series has always been about exploring the lawless expanse outside of the Federation's grasp and this is a prequel that takes place well before a lot of the stuff in later series' got sorted out. I see a lot of the old Star Trek in these trailers as far as story goes, they just actually have a production budget and a camera crew that is capable of injecting excitement into scenes. I think you may have confused literal darkness for tonal darkness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 we'll see how the darkness plays out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireDownBelow Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 So I'm almost two years late to this game, but I signed up for a free trial of CBS just to watch this series. I'm not loving it. It doesn't feel like Stark Trek. To be honest...it doesn't feel much like anything. It got very serious, very soon and I'm not really feeling the characters. It seems as if they're trying to convince us of too much too soon. That being said, I'm not hating it either. I guess I haven't formed an opinion either way. But, I'll keep watching. At least until the free trial is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatella Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 11 hours ago, FireDownBelow said: So I'm almost two years late to this game, but I signed up for a free trial of CBS just to watch this series. I'm not loving it. It doesn't feel like Stark Trek. To be honest...it doesn't feel much like anything. It got very serious, very soon and I'm not really feeling the characters. It seems as if they're trying to convince us of too much too soon. That being said, I'm not hating it either. I guess I haven't formed an opinion either way. But, I'll keep watching. At least until the free trial is over. Gotta love free trials! I did a trial of HBO on Hulu just to catch that MJ doc. Just don't forget to cancel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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