2020 titles announced

[Therin of Andor]

My brain is going blank. Binary character?

Adira.

"CBS All Access is looking to cast a non-binary character for ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 3. The character will be named ADIRA and is described as incredibly intelligent and self-confident. They have a self-assurance well beyond their years.

"The character is said to have a major role for one episode with the potential to become a recurring character throughout the rest of the third season. CBS are looking to cast someone over the age of 18 of any ethnicity who can play the part of a 16 year old."

https://discussingfilm.net/2019/06/...-join-star-trek-discovery-season-3-exclusive/

 

[ThreeEdgedSword]

I would guess the poster meant to type “non-binary character.” There was a report last year that the show was looking to cast someone as a 16-year-old non-binary character for a major guest role in one episode that might become a recurring part.

Yes, sorry, typing snafu!
And maybe somone else could wtch the "ladies in Starfleet" panel, just to make sure I didn't misunderstand.

 

[Sci]

Adira.

"CBS All Access is looking to cast a non-binary character for ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 3. The character will be named ADIRA and is described as incredibly intelligent and self-confident. They have a self-assurance well beyond their years.

"The character is said to have a major role for one episode with the potential to become a recurring character throughout the rest of the third season. CBS are looking to cast someone over the age of 18 of any ethnicity who can play the part of a 16 year old."

https://discussingfilm.net/2019/06/...-join-star-trek-discovery-season-3-exclusive/

I had not heard about this before! As someone whose life has been enriched by befriending several people who are non-binary, I'm really happy to hear that Star Trek is going to have representation for the non-binary community!

We still need some trans characters, though.

 

[ThreeEdgedSword]

I corrected my original post and also added spoiler tags for good measure.

 

[Allyn Gibson]

I suspect any novel involving TNG characters will carry the Picard banner from this point on if for no other reason that to capitalize on the current running show (and provide publicity to the show as well). And perhaps it's possible Crusher and Troi have some sort of role in season 2 and this book is going to provide some background. I mean, at this point, we know very little other than apparently Troi and Crusher are major players.

I think the only way TNG title would be used at this point is if there was ever another novel in the relaunch universe, to distinguish it as a separate continuity (though based on the earlier comment I think the relaunch litverse is basically finished now, never to return). I really think the only TNG era novels that S&S will commission will be related in some way to Picard. I just don't see them commissioning a TNG-only novel that doesn't tie into Picard in some manner ( and I think it will have to be more than just a minor tie in).

I disagree. I can see the Star Trek: The Next Generation label -- and 80s logo -- used for series-set adventures and even movie-era (pre-Nemesis) adventures. Then use the Picard label specifically for stories that tie into that series, including prequels that may overlap with the TNG movie-era.

 

[The Wormhole]

I would guess the poster meant to type “non-binary character.” There was a report last year that the show was looking to cast someone as a 16-year-old non-binary character for a major guest role in one episode that might become a recurring part.

IIRC, this character is included in the cast photo up on Memory Alpha. Standing right between Stamets and Culber.

 

[Christopher]

I disagree. I can see the Star Trek: The Next Generation label -- and 80s logo -- used for series-set adventures and even movie-era (pre-Nemesis) adventures. Then use the Picard label specifically for stories that tie into that series, including prequels that may overlap with the TNG movie-era.

Oh, yes, absolutely. Picard is an entirely different series from TNG, from a branding and licensing standpoint as well as a story standpoint. They didn't start labeling TNG novels as DS9 when Worf joined the latter show.

 

[F. King Daniel]

I would guess the poster meant to type “non-binary character.” There was a report last year that the show was looking to cast someone as a 16-year-old non-binary character for a major guest role in one episode that might become a recurring part.

The character is named Aria and in some of the leaked early promo art from months ago, and in about 5 frames if the trailer (in a Jefferies tube)

 

[GaryH]

Exciting. I tend to avoid tv spoilers after from the trailer so missed that character announcement. I guess that novel won’t be released until after season 3 airs then, so casual readers will know who they are when they are on the cover.

 

[Tuskin38]

and in about 5 frames if the trailer

They might also be floating in the symbionte pool in one shot.

 

[James Swallow]

Yes, sorry, typing snafu!
And maybe somone else could wtch the "ladies in Starfleet" panel, just to make sure I didn't misunderstand.

Watching the panel yesterday, it seemed to me the reference was to a non-binary author writing a Trek novel (Alex White) not an author writing about non-binary character.

 

[GaryH]

Watching the panel yesterday, it seemed to me the reference was to a non-binary author writing a Trek novel (Alex White) not an author writing about non-binary character.

Ah ok!

 

[Jinn]

So, has anyone already compiled a list of all the new info we got from this event? I kinda lost track and don't have the time to view the panels myself, unfortunately

 

[BillJ]

I can see the Star Trek: The Next Generation label -- and 80s logo

TOS and TNG had the best logos.

 

[JD]

So, has anyone already compiled a list of all the new info we got from this event? I kinda lost track and don't have the time to view the panels myself, unfortunately

As far as I know the only things we heard about were the Voyager comic, and the Troi/Crusher novel.

 

[Jinn]

As far as I know the only things we heard about were the Voyager comic, and the Troi/Crusher novel.

And apparently two DSC novels, one of which is to be written by Alex White?

 

[Damian]

Given TNG is the next most popular Trek series after TOS, it makes sense we'll eventually get TV series era novels for it. Even if it's just something like one a year, as I imagine there's still going to be a desire to do a novel where the authors won't need to coordinate with the writing staff of one of the shows currently in production.

I disagree. I can see the Star Trek: The Next Generation label -- and 80s logo -- used for series-set adventures and even movie-era (pre-Nemesis) adventures. Then use the Picard label specifically for stories that tie into that series, including prequels that may overlap with the TNG movie-era.

Hmm. I just have my doubts that we'll see that happen. There are less than 12 books a year, numerous TV series now all which will likely have their own tie ins, and probably at least 2 to 3 original series novels a year. I just don't see S&S publishing any future TNG-only books. I think any TNG based books would more likely be tied to Picard in some fashion and used to build more back story to that show, which is why I think they would carry the Picard title.

Sure, if it were a book that took place during the series run with little ties to Picard it would likely carry TNG banner. I just don't see S&S commissioning a book of that nature for the foreseeable future. That's just my opinion of course. I'd love to be proved wrong. But I think it just comes down to simple numbers. If nothing else TNG-only novels would just get squeezed out and when it comes down to it I don't see S&S squeezing out a new Discovery, Picard or even original series novel for a TNG-series based novel not tied to Picard enough to be marketed as a Picard novel.

I mean, personally, I already said I'd love to see tie-ins to all the currently run series, continuation of all the relaunches of all the prior spin-offs, more NF books, more Seeker novels, more original series novels, the occasional tie in to the prior spin-offs during the series run. I mean, under that scenario we'd likely be back to 24 books a year and needing about 50 new authors to take up all that extra work----and I'd love it all. But in reality I know that's just not going to happen. So it's not about personal preferences.

 

[Christopher]

Hmm. I just have my doubts that we'll see that happen. There are less than 12 books a year, numerous TV series now all which will likely have their own tie ins, and probably at least 2 to 3 original series novels a year. I just don't see S&S publishing any future TNG-only books.

Why not? TOS and TNG have perennially been the best-selling tie-in lines, which is why they were the only two licenses that IDW initially acquired or that TokyoPop acquired, and why they're the only two non-current series that have gotten tie-in novels since the Pocket/Gallery line returned from hiatus (other than the upcoming Voyager: To Lose the Earth). TNG has a large, established audience that is not the same as the Picard audience, because they're two very different shows.

 

[Damian]

Why not? TOS and TNG have perennially been the best-selling tie-in lines, which is why they were the only two licenses that IDW initially acquired or that TokyoPop acquired, and why they're the only two non-current series that have gotten tie-in novels since the Pocket/Gallery line returned from hiatus (other than the upcoming Voyager: To Lose the Earth). TNG has a large, established audience that is not the same as the Picard audience, because they're two very different shows.

Time will tell, though I freely admit this would be one time I'd love to be wrong.

And you'd probably know more about the chances of future TNG novels than I would so I'd put more stock in your opinion than mine. It's just a feeling I have based primarily on the number of novels per year right now and the number of current shows on the air. But hey, I guess if a writer and/or editor came up with a really great story idea for a TNG era book perhaps S&S will think it's a good idea. They could still use it to plug Picard in some fashion I'm sure.

 

[Damian]

And I think a great story would be a DS9-relaunch finale---you know, just saying (after all, DS9 basically started the relaunches, seems only right it should be the one to end it).