Tawny Newsome and Justin Simien developing new live-action Trek series

[Danja]

Well there is the thing about the characters being Federation outsiders.

Then again, assuming this resort is in fact in Federation territory, I guess there’s no reason Starfleet personnel wouldn’t be welcome there. We know Risa, for example, always welcomes Starfleet guests. As does Wrigley’s Pleasure Planet.

What about Stardust City?

Certainly. I'd love to see more of the 22nd and early 24th century.

I believe the new movie Star Trek: Origins has the 22nd century covered.

It's still a vocal minority.

The amusing thing is when you read what it is these fans want, and knowing that even if they were to get some kinda follow-up to Picard, it wouldn't even approach the pie in the sky ideas they're throwing around.

And thank God for that.

The SNW fans got their show and they hate it already ("Nurse Chapel done gone woke!")

 

[CorporalClegg]

Well, I think this show has potential. But hey, the rest of you do you, I guess.

It's definitely a much better idea than Legacy. But then, most everything is.

I mean, I bath tub full of alligators is a better idea than Legacy.

This actually has the potential of being something fresh.

 

[Rhodan]

Sounds even more "Red Dwarfish" than the initial presentation of Lower Decks.

 

[Nerys Myk]

The SNW fans got their show and they hate it already ("Nurse Chapel done gone woke!")

That’s hardly indicative of SNW fans hating the show once they got it. Just of the usual idiots who are threatened by the slightest hint of LBGTQ+ representation.

 

[CorporalClegg]

Just like SNW ...

Well, no, not at all.

The genesis of SNW was born from the energy and "magic" on-screen between Mount, Peck, and Romijn. Their chemistry was something both fans and suits alike immediately latched on to and itwas apparent to anyone they should do something with it, even if no one knew exactly what that something was.

Legacy is an idea proffered by someone that tapped into puerile desire with nothing particularly tangible to point to.

In other words, fans fell in love with SNW. The fell in love with the idea of Legacy.

 

[BillJ]

Not for me. I do hope others enjoy it.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

What about Stardust City?

That’s different, because it is 1) not in Federation territory, and 2) an obvious con intended to bilk customers out of their money (how else do you explain the invasive ads that Rios had to swat his way through?).

Stardust City is not a resort. It is a casino. And it wouldn’t surprise me one damn bit if (as is, I’m sure, true in Quark’s bar and most RL casinos) the games are rigged so the customers always lose.

The Federation, OTOH, does not operate in this way.. Their resorts are genuinely intended to help people relax and blow off steam, with no risk to themselves. Entirely the opposite of Stardust City and everything it stands for.

 

[Nerys Myk]

That’s different, because it is 1) not in Federation territory, and 2) an obvious con intended to bilk customers out of their money (how else do you explain the invasive ads that Rios had to swat his way through?).

Stardust City is not a resort. It is a casino.

Might have golf course, hotels and other amenities as well.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Might have golf course, hotels and other amenities as well.

Which are probably also rigged.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Which are probably also rigged.

Do not use the minibar

 

[eschaton]

As with all creative works, it's not about concept, it's about execution and compelling characters.

 

[Firebird]

I like Tawny Newsome, I like Justin Simien, so I'm more than willing to give them room to maneuver with the concept. This is something the franchise has never tried before, so why the hell not experiment and have some fun?

Come, come, Mr. Scott. Young minds, fresh ideas. Be tolerant.

 

[Saul]

Nobody asked for this.


"But Saul! Nobody asked for The Next Generation and look how well that did!"

Go away.

 

[Captain Fine]

Sources for The Hollywood Reporter say the show has “workplace comedy tones” along the lines of The Office or Parks and Recreation.

I really enjoy The Office and Parks & Rec, and I also liked Dear White People, so I would definitely give this show a try.

 

[Ray Hardgrit]

I'm not writing the series off at all at this stage, it could be really good, though I think I'd feel more positive about it if I had also gotten the things I had asked for.

I mean, right now the future of Star Trek is:

Starfleet Academy - I've always hated this concept.
Section 31 - Not keen on this idea either.
Untitled action comedy set on a resort - Uhh????
Strange New Worlds - Love, Gorn and hijinks.

I feel like there should be a proper Star Trek series in the mix as well. And I'm not even THAT picky about how I get it, as I was satisfied with Lower Decks being my proper Star Trek show. Now Lower Decks has gone and I have nothing left to be hyped about.

 

[HotRod]

I feel like there should be a proper Star Trek series in the mix as well.

Define: Proper Star Trek Series?

 

[Daedalus]

I'm not writing the series off at all at this stage, it could be really good, though I think I'd feel more positive about it if I had also gotten the things I had asked for.

I mean, right now the future of Star Trek is:

Starfleet Academy - I've always hated this concept.
Section 31 - Not keen on this idea either.
Untitled action comedy set on a resort - Uhh????
Strange New Worlds - Love, Gorn and hijinks.

I feel like there should be a proper Star Trek series in the mix as well. And I'm not even THAT picky about how I get it, as I was satisfied with Lower Decks being my proper Star Trek show. Now Lower Decks has gone and I have nothing left to be hyped about.

If that isn't the title of Season 3 episode 1, I'm going to be pissed.

 

[Mudd]

We've done nuTOS.

Isn't it about time to venture beyond the 23rd century?

Nope.

 

[Dukhat]

Nobody asked for this.


"But Saul! Nobody asked for The Next Generation and look how well that did!"

Go away.

Actually, lots of people, if asked pre-1987 if they wanted a new Star Trek TV show, would probably have said yes. Because a spinoff of TOS was not a thing back then. Unlike now, where they give any Tom, Dick and Harry a Trek show or movie to produce.

But I get your point.

 

[Ray Hardgrit]

Define: Proper Star Trek Series?

If someone had never seen a single episode of Star Trek in their life looked at the screen they'd think 'oh, that must be Star Trek'.