Trek Returning to TV in 2017!

[Cinema Geekly]

I'm excited. But for now CBS has a year to get its streaming service available on a wider variety of devices. I have a smart TV, smart Blu-Ray players, a PS3, and a PS4. I might entertain the possibility of paying $6 a month to watch a new Trek program but I won't buy another device to it nor will I subscribe to watch it on my tiny phone or on my bedroom PC.

Worse comes to worse. Torrents and media streaming it to my PS4.

 

[garoo1980]

I'm excited. But for now CBS has a year to get its streaming service available on a wider variety of devices. I have a smart TV, smart Blu-Ray players, a PS3, and a PS4. I might entertain the possibility of paying $6 a month to watch a new Trek program but I won't buy another device to it nor will I subscribe to watch it on my tiny phone or on my bedroom PC.

Worse comes to worse. Torrents and media streaming it to my PS4.

Great point. I just looked and it's on Roku (mine works), Apple tv, Android tv (whatever that is) and Chromecast. So a descent start but they need PS4 and xbox in there for sure.

 

[Greg Cox]

Holy cow patty, there are two of us.

And I had to be practically forced at gunpoint to switch from WordPerfect to Word . . . .

(My various editors pretty much rose up in revolt at one point. One of them claimed that I was pretty much the last professional writer she knew who was still using WordPerfect!)

I just read today that George R. R. Martin uses WordStar 4.0 on a DOS computer to do his work. I still have WordStar to use on files I have in that format.

Harry Harrison used WordStar, as I recall. Used to drive the Production department nuts.

 

[RAMA]

On one hand I'm excited but on the other hand I don't have a lot of confidence seeing someone from the "new" Star Trek team is producing it. I actually didn't seriously think we'd get a new series until the next decade.

Considering the huge success of the JJ movies, why wouldn't ou be excited?

STID and ST09 sold 61+ million tickets for 2 movies.

RAMA

 

[INACTIVEUSS Einstein]

So... none of us have actually speculated much so far on what the show might be like.

I guess I can see a few main possibilities:

• - (Original Timeline) A Next-Next Generation set in the 25th century, 100 years after Picard.
• - (Alternate Timeline) A show set contemporary to the New Movies.
• - (Alternate Timeline) A show set in the Next Generation of the New Movies, i.e. TNG reboot.
• - (Unlikely) Full reboot.

I feel like a TNG reboot in the new timeline is the most likely, for some reason. Perhaps because Kurtzman is attached to that timeline, and it seems kinda logical, if they want to keep iconic characters, etc. Second most likely is that it's a new show in the original timeline.

I wonder how this might have gone, had J Michael Strakzynski, Bryan Fuller, Bryan Singer, Seth MacFarlane, Sam Raimi, or any of the others who proposed a new show, had gotten what they wanted? I wonder if any will work on this?

Is this the future? A JJ Verse Enterprise D?

Recasting of Picard, Worf, Troi, Data, etc?

 

[TheSeeker]

I'm thinking clean reboot featuring Kirk & Spock (with an outside chance of a TNG reboot). As I can imagine the powers-that-be would be a bit wary of the "new ship, new crew", as that didn't work so well the last few times, better to stick with a winning formula.

And why screw around with limiting yourself to any previous continuity? Makes the most sense to start with a clean slate.

Personally, I don't want to see Kirk and Spock in a new TV show. We have them in movies and that's enough for me. I'd rather see something new.

 

[garoo1980]

I'm thinking clean reboot featuring Kirk & Spock (with an outside chance of a TNG reboot). As I can imagine the powers-that-be would be a bit wary of the "new ship, new crew", as that didn't work so well the last few times, better to stick with a winning formula.

And why screw around with limiting yourself to any previous continuity? Makes the most sense to start with a clean slate.

Personally, I don't want to see Kirk and Spock in a new TV show. We have them in movies and that's enough for me. I'd rather see something new.

My guess is another ship in the Abrams timeline. That way they can splurge and get the movie guys in the guest spots during season finales.

 

[Greg Cox]

I'm thinking clean reboot featuring Kirk & Spock (with an outside chance of a TNG reboot). As I can imagine the powers-that-be would be a bit wary of the "new ship, new crew", as that didn't work so well the last few times, better to stick with a winning formula.

And why screw around with limiting yourself to any previous continuity? Makes the most sense to start with a clean slate.

Personally, I don't want to see Kirk and Spock in a new TV show. We have them in movies and that's enough for me. I'd rather see something new.

My guess is another ship in the Abrams timeline. That way they can splurge and get the movie guys in the guest spots during season finales.

Or they can really confuse people and have Nick Fury guest-star on STAR TREK and Scotty guest-star on AGENTS OF SHIELD . . .

 

[RAMA]

New ship...new crew. One day we will come here and see the new ship design plastered on the www.

RAMA

 

[RAMA]

I'm excited. But for now CBS has a year to get its streaming service available on a wider variety of devices. I have a smart TV, smart Blu-Ray players, a PS3, and a PS4. I might entertain the possibility of paying $6 a month to watch a new Trek program but I won't buy another device to it nor will I subscribe to watch it on my tiny phone or on my bedroom PC.

Worse comes to worse. Torrents and media streaming it to my PS4.

http://www.cbs.com/all-access/?cbscidmt=appletv&intcid=CIA07d515f

Looks easy to access

 

[garoo1980]

Personally, I don't want to see Kirk and Spock in a new TV show. We have them in movies and that's enough for me. I'd rather see something new.

My guess is another ship in the Abrams timeline. That way they can splurge and get the movie guys in the guest spots during season finales.

Or they can really confuse people and have Nick Fury guest-star on STAR TREK and Scotty guest-star on AGENTS OF SHIELD . . .

That's TOTALLY what I was thinking! Get these mother hubbard Borg off this mother hubbard ship! Man, practically writes itself

 

[DaddlerTheDalek]

Breaking now on i09.

Hollywood Reporter

More info later today.

I still can't believe it. I can't wait more news & infos!

 

[ItIsGreen]

This is all very exciting.

Coincidence or marketing ploy that January '17 = 1701?

Thats 0117 in the US

It's 0117 in Europe as well. We have the day and month the other way around, but the year stays at the end. It's mainly places like China and the Middle East that put the year first. The few European countries that do put the year first use it interchangeably with the DDMMYY format.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Obviously Kurtzman needs to steal my idea:

Deep Space Voyager the Next Generation​

An epic multi-POV, arc based series in the mode of Game of Thrones.

• Deep Space Nine- Formerly an orbital Cardassian ore processing station, the Bajoran Provisional Government has turned it over to Starfleet to serve as the base of operations for the defense and exploration of the Bajor Sector and beyond. In addition to Starfleet and the Bajoran Militia, there is a large civilian population on the station that includes Bajorans, Starfleet dependants and other foreign nationals.
  
  • Commodore Benjamin Sisko- Starfleet Commander for the Bajoran Sector. Sisko is veteran of the Cardassian Wars. His wife, Jennifer and son, Jake live with him on DS9, but he has misgivings about them being so close to the Cardassian border.
    Lt. Commander Tuvok- Starfleet Intelligence. Tuvok oversees various on ongoing SI operations in the sector. Some of which might be above Sisko's "pay grade".
    
  • Commander Katherine Pulaski- Chief Medical Officer. A veteran officer with strong opinions, she's often a thorn in the side of Sisko and his unofficial conscience. She's also fond of needling Tuvok and has a low opinion of "spies".
    
  • Lt. .Commander Data- Chief Operations Officer. An android. Data is in charge of keeping the station running. Given its blend of Federation. Cardassian and Bajoran technology it a task that keeps Data busy around the clock. Not needing sleep he is well suited for the task. As an android wishing to become more "human" Tuvok finds him fascinating.
    
  • Colonel Kira Nerys- Bajoran Liaison Officer. Kira was a member of the Bajoran Resistance during the Cardassian Occupation. She is still wanted in the Cardassian Union for terrorism. She coordinates activities that involve Starfleet and the Bajoran Militia.
    
  • Constable Odo- Chief of Law Enforcement for the station. A shapeshifter of unknown origin, Odo was raised on the station by Bajorans. He is strongly attached to the station and sees it as his only home. While nominally in charge of civilian law enforcement, Sisko likes to use Odo for Starfleet related operations as well.
    
  • Quark- A Ferengi merchant who runs a casino on DS9's promenade. He is also heavily involved in various criminal activities in the sector. As such, he and Odo have an adversarial relationship.
    
  • Garak- A Cardassian tailor who runs a shop on the promenade. He is the only Cardassian still on the station. His reasons for staying are currently a mystery. Though Tuvok certainly has a few ideas.
    
  • Dukat - A Gul in the Cardassian military. Dukat is the former Prefect of Bajor and presided over the transition from the Cardassian Union to the Bajoran Provisional Government. Currently he is the military commander for the Cardassian territory adjacent to the Bajor Sector. He would very much like to be Prefect of Bajor again.
  
  
• The USS Enterprise- A Galaxy class vessel, the Enterprise is the newest and most advanced ship in Starfleet. It's primary mission is establishing diplomatic relations with the new worlds beyond Bajor. It's staff includes a large diplomatic team.
  
  • Captain Jean-Luc Picard- The ship's Commanding Officer. Picard is a man weary of war. The prospect of commanding a mission of exploration and diplomacy has kept him Starfleet. He sees a new war on the horizon and is making every effort to change course.
    
  • Lt. Commander Chakotay- The ship's Executive Officer. Chakotay's homeworld was on the frontlines of the Cardassian Wars and now lies in Cardassian territory. He's not happy being a ship who's main objective is to "make nice" with the Cardassians.
    
  • Ambassador Deanna Troi- The sector's Chief Diplomatic Officer, she divides her time between DS9 and the Enterprise. As a civilian, she's not always greeted with open arms by Starfleet. Her goals are often at odds with Commodore Sisko's, the sector's military commander. Picard is more open minded and she prefers the Enterprise to DS9
    [*]Lt. B'Elanna Torres- The ship's Chief Engineering Officer. She served with Chakotay in the Cardassian Wars and shares his views on making peace with them.
    
  • Lt. Commander Beverly Crusher - The ship's Chief Medical Officer. The widow of Jack Crusher, Picard's former XO and closest friend. Her son is in Starfleet and she worries about his future.
    
  • Ensign Ro Laren- The ship's Flight Control Officer. Born in a Bajoran refugee camp she's never been to Bajor before this assignment. She's at odds with native born Bajorans, who see the refugees as cowards who chose to flee rather than fight
  
  
• The USS Defiant- A Defiant class light cruiser. Its primary mission is defense of the station and the Bajor system. It serves as the flagship for the commander of DS9.The Defiant is a warship, part of the legacy of the Cardassian Wars. It's crew is small and most are experienced combat officers.
  
  • Commander William T. Riker- The Defiant's Commanding Officer. Riker comes across as a genial sort, quick with a joke and a twinkle in his eye. He's also known to have an eye for the ladies. In a combat situation he's all business, though. A clever commander with a trick or two up his sleeve.
    
  • Lt. Commander Elizabeth Shelby- The ship's Executive Officer. She's all business, all the time and isn't afraid to speak her mind if she thinks Riker ( or anyone else) is wrong. She has high standards and if she had her way the crew would be drilling around the clock.
    
  • Lt. Worf- The ship's tactical officer. On a ship the size of the Defiant, tactical includes flight control. He respects Riker and admires Shelby.
    
  • EMH- Experimental Medical Hologram. A new technology currently being tested on the Defiant. It's inventor, Dr. Louis Zimmerman is on board overseeing the test. (or is he?)
    
  • Lt. Ezri Tigan- Medical Officer. Tigan is Combat Field Medic and provides backup for the EMH. An unjoined Trill, who's not on the candidate list, she lives life to the fullest.
    
  • Lt. Geordi La Forge- The ship's Chief Engineering Officer. Blinded in the Cardassian War, La Forge can interface with the ship's systems through his VISOR, a device that enables him to see. As such he feels and senses what the ship does. At times this seems to cut him off from his crewmates and he wonders if he is losing his humanity.
    
  • Ensign Harry Kim- Operations Officer. A rookie right out of the academy he's in awe of these "heroes".
  
  
• The USS Voyager- An Intrepid class scout ship. It primary mission is science and exploration. Most of its crew are in the Science division and the rest is comprised of young officers, some just out of the Academy. Because of this, the ship has been nicknamed "The School Bus". Voyager spends most of its time away from the Bajor Sector in unexplored territory.
  
  • Commander Kathryn Janeway- The ship's Commanding Officer. Formerly in the Science Division, this is Janeway's first command. For her the thrill of the "hunt" is what drives her. She needs to know what's behind the next nebula and beyond the farthest star.
    
  • Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax- The ship's Executive Officer and Chief Science Officer. A joined Trill, Dax can call upon decades of experience from her previous hosts. Which is at odds with her youthful appearance. A close friend of Sisko in her previous host, he still calls her "The Old Man". A name that followed her to Voyager.
    
  • Chief Petty Officer Miles O'Brien- The ship's Chief Engineer. The real old man aboard the ship, he has a decade on most of the crew. A veteran of the Cardassian Wars, He's one of Janeway's trusted advisors and a father figure to the younger crewmen. (Just don't tell him that). His wife, Keiko, lives on DS9.
    
  • Lt. Julian Bashir- The ship's Chief Medical Officer. Young, inexperienced and on his first deep space mission, Bashir is out of his element and tries to cover it up with bravado. O'Brien has taken him under his wing.
    
  • Ensign Wesley Crusher- Operations Officer. A gifted young man, Crusher completed Starfleet Academy in record time. He's the youngest member of the crew and very aware of this As such he is over eager to prove himself. His mother is the CMO on the Enterprise.
    
  • Lt. Tasha Yar- The Ship's Chief Security Officer. Growing up as an orphan on failed colony where every day was a fight for survival, Yar feels out of place on a ship full of scientists and overachievers.
    
  • Lt. Tom Paris- Flight Control Officer. Paris is onboard the Voyager as a favor to Admiral Owen Paris, Janeway's former CO. Paris has been a disciplinary problem (and embarrassment to his father) in the past. Voyager is his "last chance".

 

[Corran Horn]

For this show to premiere in a little over a year I wonder how quickly things need to move to make that date.

 

[garoo1980]

For this show to premiere in a little over a year I wonder how quickly things need to move to make that date.

We should see some other producers announced very quickly I would think. And then after that main casting, which should have character names which might give away the settings. If its all new character names then we can read something into that. But yeah, with casting, writing, filming and post, 14 months is not long

 

[Nerys Myk]

Maybe this new show is why Beyond has new uniforms.

 

[garoo1980]

Anyone hear how many episodes? Presumably 14 or something. That seems to be the style for Netflix and/or January premiers of network stuff

 

[Campe]

14 months is a lot more than most shows get.

 

[Sybok Was Wrong]

Sounds like the "Star Trek Brand" is being 'used' just to get subscribers for CBS All Access.

It's a marketing tool to get people on board "CBS All Access"--which makes me wary about the purpose of this show. It would be one thing if Nicholas Meyer/Ronald Moore/Rick Berman were involved in some capacity as Producers or Consultants.

It raises red flags when the name Kurtzman is involved. You can bet they'll be a script or 3 by Orci along the way.

I think this new show is just a tool to lure subscribers. Until proven otherwise, I'll stick with my dvds of the first 5 shows!