So. Will Viacom/CBS sell the Star Trek franchises?

There is a rumor going around that because of various reasons, Viacom/CBS might sell The Trek franchise. That would mean no more "Discovery". or "Picard". It almos might mean that Kurtzman would lose his job.

 

I would not trust said rumors. Kurtzman was signed for a 5 year deal. Star Trek makes CBS/Viacom a lot of money.

Not going anywhere. Wishful thinking at best and deliberate misinformation at worst.

 

"..also mean..."

 

Deals can be broken ... Happens all the time. Viacom/CBS needs money to remain solvent, and to keep the merger intact. From what I understand, people are NOT buying the merchandise.

 

These rumors have been going on for years. I'll believe it when they announce it and not a minute before.

This topic belongs over here: https://www.trekbbs.com/threads/news-stories-from-dubious-sources.300649/page-19#post-13416456

 

Kurtzman will stay and he will produce a lot more Star Trek.

 

They have 6 six shows in various stages of development. That wouldn't be happening if they were losing money.

 

And the source of your "understanding" is?

 

Pay no attention to the trolls at Red Letter Media, Nerdrotic, and Doomcock.

CBS/Viacom is not selling Star Trek (least of all to Seth MacFarlane ).

 

I heard they sold it to the Food Network and each episode will be food centric.

 

Finally! I get that Trek Cookbook I've wanted for years.

 

Your prayers have already been answered...

 

Why is it people who post these 'rumors' can never cite sources? Where are these rumors going around? What are their sources? Are there any beyond the fever dreams of haters and YouTube channels desperate for more clicks?

 

Source or it ain't happenin.'

And, just so you know, if you've kept up with any of the actual news about Trek, you'd know none of that is true. You do know that CBS has just announced a new Pike series, right?

 

Let's hope so.

 

Let's ask Elvis.

He's on his secret island, but don't worry. I know where it is.

 

I wonder what it would accomplish for them to sell it? First of all, it is an expensive property to assume ownership of. Secondly, there is no guarantee they will return to anything like whatever Trek people want.

Finally, if CBS is making money on Star Trek then they are more likely to make more Trek. Where is the harm again?

 

Let’s not forget Midnights Edge...

 

Trek is the cornerstone of All Access. Nothing else gets the service any attention. Makes no sense why they would sell it off.