CBS: Star Trek

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The Next Chapter of the Legendary “Star Trek” TV Franchise Will Premiere on the CBS Television Network, Then Move to CBS All Access Digital Subscription Service

Alex Kurtzman, Co-Writer and Producer of the Blockbuster Films

“Star Trek” and “Star Trek Into Darkness,” to Executive Produce

CBS Studios International to Distribute the Series Globally

For Television and Multiple Platforms

STUDIO CITY, CALIF. AND NEW YORK, N.Y. – Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.

The next chapter of the “Star Trek” franchise will also be distributed concurrently for television and multiple platforms around the world by CBS Studios International.

The new program will be the first original series developed specifically for U.S. audiences for CBS All Access, a cross-platform streaming service that brings viewers thousands of episodes from CBS’s current and past seasons on demand, plus the ability to stream their local CBS Television station live for $5.99 per month. CBS All Access already offers every episode of all previous “Star Trek” television series.

The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966.

Alex Kurtzman will serve as executive producer for the new “Star Trek” TV series. Kurtzman co-wrote and produced the blockbuster films “Star Trek” (2009) with Roberto Orci, and “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013) with Orci and Damon Lindelof. Both films were produced and directed by J.J. Abrams.

The new series will be produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout. Kurtzman and Heather Kadin will serve as executive producers. Kurtzman is also an executive producer for the hit CBS television series SCORPION and LIMITLESS, along with Kadin and Orci, and for HAWAII FIVE-0 with Orci.

“Star Trek,” which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2016, is one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. The original “Star Trek” spawned a dozen feature films and five successful television series. Almost half a century later, the “Star Trek” television series are licensed on a variety of different platforms in more than 190 countries, and the franchise still generates more than a billion social media impressions every month.

Born from the mind of Gene Roddenberry, the original “Star Trek” series debuted on Sept. 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons – a short run that belied the influence it would have for generations. The series also broke new ground in storytelling and cultural mores, providing a progressive look at topics including race relations, global politics and the environment.

“There is no better time to give ‘Star Trek’ fans a new series than on the heels of the original show’s 50th anniversary celebration,” said David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios. “Everyone here has great respect for this storied franchise, and we’re excited to launch its next television chapter in the creative mind and skilled hands of Alex Kurtzman, someone who knows this world and its audience intimately.”

“This new series will premiere to the national CBS audience, then boldly go where no first-run ‘Star Trek’ series has gone before – directly to its millions of fans through CBS All Access,” said Marc DeBevoise, Executive Vice President/General Manager – CBS Digital Media. “We’ve experienced terrific growth for CBS All Access, expanding the service across affiliates and devices in a very short time. We now have an incredible opportunity to accelerate this growth with the iconic ‘Star Trek,’ and its devoted and passionate fan base, as our first original series.”

“Every day, an episode of the ‘Star Trek’ franchise is seen in almost every country in the world,” said Armando Nuñez, President and CEO, CBS Global Distribution Group. “We can’t wait to introduce ‘Star Trek’s’ next voyage on television to its vast global fan base.”

CBS All Access offers its customers more than 7,500 episodes from the current television season, previous seasons and classic shows on demand nationwide, as well as the ability to stream local CBS stations live in more than 110 markets. Subscribers can use the service online and across devices via CBS.com, the CBS App for iOS, Android and Windows 10, as well as on connected devices such as Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Roku players and Roku TV, with more connected devices to come.

The new television series is not related to the upcoming feature film “Star Trek Beyond,” which is scheduled to be distributed by Paramount Pictures in summer 2016

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Frazod

Lorca was the highlight of Season 1, but doesn't factor into Season 2 at all. That's the only reason I didn't mention him.

And I still ****ing hate Stamets.

Gotta admit though, the banter between Stammets and Reno was pretty great when they weren't talking about romantic bs.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Gotta admit though, the banter between Stammets and Reno was pretty great when they weren't talking about romantic bs.

Her I like. A lot. Kind of reminds me of a laid back McCoy.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Frazod

Her I like. A lot. Kind of reminds me of a laid back McCoy.

Sadly, though, I think they hit the limit of Tig Notaro's acting abilities.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Sadly, though, I think they hit the limit of Tig Notaro's acting abilities.

Meh. They hit the limit of James Doohan's in 1966, and he went on for decades.

[BigRedChief]

Without a doubt, season 2 was light years better than Season 1.

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I never did pull the trigger on the all access with season one, but you guys have convinced me to give season 2 a shot. Plus, with the Picard show on its way, might as well get all I can out of it.

Just go pirate the thing. They should pay you to watch season 1 if you're willing to do it.

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[Hammock Parties]

[keg in kc]

So I completely missed the CBS/Viacom re-merger yesterday, meaning for the first time in almost 15 years (re: the end of Enterprise) all the Star Trek properties are again under one roof.

Could be interesting moving forward...

[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Without a doubt, season 2 was light years better than Season 1.

I really liked the first half of season 1, mainly because Captain Lorca was a great character. Then the writers completely ****ed that up by revealing that he was actually Captain Lorca's evil counterpart from the mirror universe. They turned an interesting and complex character into a caricature. It pissed me off, as did most of the second half of season 1.

I agree that season 2 was MUCH better.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

So I completely missed the CBS/Viacom re-merger yesterday, meaning for the first time in almost 15 years (re: the end of Enterprise) all the Star Trek properties are again under one roof.

Could be interesting moving forward...

Holy shit that's awesome news.

Hopefully means the Klingons will no longer be boring dumb-looking shitty aliens

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Originally Posted by RealSNR

Holy shit that's awesome news.

Hopefully means the Klingons will no longer be boring dumb-looking shitty aliens

There is some stupid rule that any new Star Trek stuff has to deviate from the original by a certain amount. Apparently(?) that's why the newer movies did an alternative timeline. You know what would be a great way to get around that rule? Just make Discovery about Pike's Enterprise instead. Use the gay black doctor and the grumpy lesbian. It'd be great.

[Mennonite]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

So I completely missed the CBS/Viacom re-merger yesterday, meaning for the first time in almost 15 years (re: the end of Enterprise) all the Star Trek properties are again under one roof.

Could be interesting moving forward...

I haven't been this excited by a corporate merger since K Mart hooked up with Sears!

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Mennonite

I haven't been this excited by a corporate merger since K Mart hooked up with Sears!

Hopefully this one goes better.

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I just had an odd random thought. The Discovery went forward in time at the end of the last episode. Suppose they do one of those internet mini episodes showing the crew trying to make it back, involving the spore drive. It works but they collide with themselves and **** up the whole timeline. Pike's Enterprise takes the place of the original series in that universe. And that's what we get to watch starting in season three.