Maybe it's because I grew up with TNG, and TOS was more of a novelty for me, I just can't see TNG being rebooted on the big screen. It ran longer, was more successful, and featured more developed characters (IMO), but TOS is iconic because it started the whole thing. By the time TNG came along we had TOS, TAS, and four feature films featuring the original cast. I don't think TNG would ever be successful being completely rebooted. Maybe it's because I feel Star Trek as a concept works best on the small screen, despite having some very successful films.
Is a modern-day big screen reboot of TNG inevitable?
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But the thing is, remakes aren't made for the generation that grew up on the previous version; they're mostly intended for a new generation of viewers. Viewers in 2030, who imprint on the next Picard will consider that version the "real" Picard. because that's the one they will grow up on. Just like you grew up on the eighties version.
Look: Part of me will always consider Julie Newmar the one, true Catwoman, because that's the one I imprinted on back in the sixties, but I appreciate that younger fans probably feel that way about Michelle Pfeiffer or Anne Hathaway or the new Selina on GOTHAM. Or maybe even Halle Berry.
That's just the way it goes.
I think it would be more interesting, if they were going to reboot and recast those 24th century characters, to not follow the same format and crew. If we're going to reboot Picard, why not reboot him as a younger man where he takes command of the Stargazer, play out those years. We'd still get Picard, but we would get to see his first command, we'd get to have Jack Crusher, meet Beverly and Wesley at younger points. If Picard were being rebooted, I think that would be more interesting.
Or, if we skipped ahead to the 24th century in the Kelvin Timeline, why not mix up some of the 24th century crews a bit?
Just a thought ...
That could be fun . . . and tempting. Imagine a NextGen movie in which the crew consisted of revamped versions of Picard, Kira, the EMH, Troi, Worf, Geordi, and Seven of Nine.
Or maybe you combine Kira and Ensign Ro into one character?
Why not use them all:
An epic multi-POV, arc based series in the mode of Game of Thrones.
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 is 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 himfascinating.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 on 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. [/I]
- 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
- 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.
- 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".
- 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.
- The USS Voyager- An Intrepid class scout ship. It's 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".
- 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.
Personally, I don't like the idea of a TNG reboot. It's been done to death, what with the seven seasons and the movies, not all of them memorable or even good. Let's make something completely different for that era. Let's assume that by that time, the time-line will be completely screwed up.
As much as I like the idea of a TNG reboot, I don't think it's happening.
As much as I like the new reboot films, I think I'd appreciate something with a new crew more, which is why I'm looking forward to Discovery more than I was Beyond, or the next film.
As much as I like the new reboot films, I think I'd appreciate something with a new crew more, which is why I'm looking forward to Discovery more than I was Beyond, or the next film.
Do we know anything about Discovery or is it a complete blank at this point?
No. A name, a ship (maybe not even the final version) and some vague hints at timeline placement with the registry number of the ship, but ultimately it means nothing yet. 
Still looking forward to it though. Star Trek always suited TV better than film. The people involved at the moment and interviews have me hopeful though.
Still looking forward to it though. Star Trek always suited TV better than film. The people involved at the moment and interviews have me hopeful though.
So all the cool characters and concepts should be relegated to the dustbin of history?
Include Suder...
Characters, for the most part, yes. Concepts is a general term, but Star Trek ideas will always be there, just added on and created anew.
I love Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Picard, Data and the Enterprise, but they've had a 3 TV shows, a cartoon show, 13 movies and countless books. Time for new characters, new stories, new ideas.
If we kept this idea that we should just go back and keep rebooting the same characters over and over again, we would have never had TNG or DS9. All the great stuff those shows brought, we would have never seen.
If Star Trek wants NEW fans, it needs to be NEW.
Not really. Plenty of characters get reinvented over and over, and stand the test of time. I'd rather have more Kirk and Spock, or Picard and Data than generic crew #7 that is just copying the same basic framework.
Bond, Holmes, Superman, Tarzan and many others have all been reinvented over the years. The characters in Trek can be too.
If Beyond had performed better, it would have opened the door to other ST properties getting their own movies.
I don't think they'd do that even if Beyond was the top money maker ever.
Exactly. Pretty sure the new BSG brought in plenty of NEW fans. Ditto the new PLANET OF THE APES movies, the new MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movies . ...
There never would have been a Picard or Data with that attitude. There's no need to make crew #7 generic or with the same framework. There's no need to make it a crew in a traditional sense at all.
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