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Winslow Claps Back at Weir Over Star Trek Critique and Pitch
entertainment12 days ago

Winslow Claps Back at Weir Over Star Trek Critique and Pitch

Crime novelist Don Winslow criticized Andy Weir after Weir claimed to have pitched a Star Trek show to Paramount and said some current Trek series are weak; Winslow responded on social media defending writers and praising Alex Kurtzman as a visionary. The piece notes Weir’s comments come as Paramount’s Trek expansion continues, with Starfleet Academy ending after its second season and Strange New Worlds wrapping, and Deadline seeking comment from involved parties.

via Deadline|
#alex-kurtzman#andy-weir#don-winslow
First Openly Gay Klingon Reacts to Starfleet Academy Ending with 'GAY AF' Pride
entertainment12 days ago

First Openly Gay Klingon Reacts to Starfleet Academy Ending with 'GAY AF' Pride

Paramount+ and CBS Studios announced Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will end after Season 2. Star of the show Karim Diane celebrated the news, posting that Season 2 is 'GAY AF' and praising his groundbreaking role as Jay-Den Kraag, Star Trek's first openly gay Klingon. Reactions were mixed—some fans praised the representation, others criticized the portrayal. Season 2 has finished filming, but a release date has not been announced, and Diane plans to share more behind-the-scenes content.

via SFFGazette.com|
#entertainment#jay-den#karim-diane
Andy Weir says Paramount rejected his Star Trek pitch, blasting modern Trek as 'shows are sh**'
entertainment13 days ago

Andy Weir says Paramount rejected his Star Trek pitch, blasting modern Trek as 'shows are sh**'

Andy Weir, author of Project Hail Mary, revealed on a podcast that Paramount rejected his Star Trek pitch and he criticized contemporary Star Trek as lacking, noting he participated in a Zoom with showrunners and that Starfleet Academy is ending; Paramount+ Trek projects are currently paused, and comments from Paramount were sought as Kurtzman’s future with the franchise looms.

via Yahoo News UK|
#andy-weir#entertainment#paramount
Weir Critiques Modern Star Trek, Claims Paramount Rejected His Trek Pitch
entertainment13 days ago

Weir Critiques Modern Star Trek, Claims Paramount Rejected His Trek Pitch

Bestselling author Andy Weir says Paramount rejected his Star Trek pitch and he criticized contemporary Trek shows on the Critical Drinker podcast; he also recounted pitching a Trek series that Paramount declined and commented on Starfleet Academy's cancellation, while noting his mixed feelings about the current Trek lineup and praising some entries like Strange New Worlds.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#andy-weir#critical-drinker#entertainment
Starfleet Academy Bows Out After Its Second Season
television18 days ago

Starfleet Academy Bows Out After Its Second Season

Paramount+ will end Star Trek: Starfleet Academy after its second season; despite positive reviews for season 1, the 10-episode series failed to crack Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming charts, and Paramount appears to be prioritizing movies over TV following the Skydance merger, though other Trek projects such as Year One and a live-action Trek comedy are reportedly in development.

via Gizmodo|
#cancellation#paramount#season-2
Starfleet Academy to End With Season 2 as Trek’s Future Focuses on Films
entertainment18 days ago

Starfleet Academy to End With Season 2 as Trek’s Future Focuses on Films

Paramount+: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will conclude with its second season, which has wrapped production, and the studio released an official statement along with a showrunner letter indicating the finale will close the story with a cliffhanger. There is no Season 3 or current Trek TV in production, while Kurtzman’s Trek role and the franchise plan are in flux amid corporate changes; Paramount reiterates its commitment to Star Trek and is pursuing multiple film projects (including one from Goldstein and Daley). Season 2 is expected to premiere in 2027.

via TrekMovie.com|
#alex-kurtzman#entertainment#noga-landau
Starfleet Academy to End With Season 2 on Paramount+
television18 days ago

Starfleet Academy to End With Season 2 on Paramount+

Deadline confirms Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will end after its second season on Paramount+; Season 2 has wrapped production and a premiere date is to be announced, with the series produced by CBS Studios, Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment and featuring a cast including Holly Hunter; Season 1 was well-received (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) though it did not top Nielsen's streaming charts.

via Deadline|
#cancellation#kurtzman#paramount
Starfleet Academy Will End After Season 2, Variety Exclusive
television19 days ago

Starfleet Academy Will End After Season 2, Variety Exclusive

Variety reports exclusively that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will end with its upcoming second season; it was renewed for a second season before the first aired, and Season 2 has just wrapped production. Co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau published a letter praising the cast and crew and Roddenberry’s vision as the series heads toward its final run. Beyond this show, two more seasons of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds are in development (Season 4 due later this year and a fifth final season recently completed), along with the Scouts animated series and a new Star Trek film in development, though no new series have been announced yet.

via Variety|
#cbs-studios#final-season#paramount
Starfleet Academy Season 2 Teases Bigger Scope, New Cadets, and Surprises
entertainment24 days ago

Starfleet Academy Season 2 Teases Bigger Scope, New Cadets, and Surprises

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Season 2 will expand beyond Earth with more away missions and ‘big concept’ episodes, deepen Nahla Ake and Lanthanite lore, and introduce new characters and guest stars. Showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau hint at a mix of standalone adventures and an ongoing serialized arc, while production has wrapped and a 2027 premiere is anticipated.

via TrekMovie.com|
#entertainment#guest-stars#lanthanites
Nahla Ake Signals a New Era for Star Trek’s Captains
entertainment29 days ago

Nahla Ake Signals a New Era for Star Trek’s Captains

Space.com argues that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Captain Nahla Ake, portrayed by Holly Hunter, already deserves a place among the franchise’s greatest captains. The piece highlights her unconventional, empathetic leadership (even barefoot on the bridge), willingness to bend rules to protect and educate cadets, and a productive alliance with Admiral Vance. It notes her ability to balance mentorship with authority, her crisis-era speeches that rally unity, and how her approach honors Trek’s legacy while pushing the series into a fresh era of leadership.

via Space|
#entertainment#holly-hunter#nahla-ake
Starfleet Academy unleashes a Khan-esque villain in Nus Braka
entertainment1 month ago

Starfleet Academy unleashes a Khan-esque villain in Nus Braka

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy introduces Nus Braka, a Khan-esque Klingon/Tellarite pirate lord whose cunning schemes raise the stakes in the cadet saga. Although Braka isn’t Khan, his menacing presence and high-stakes plotting—bolstered by Paul Giamatti’s standout performance—signal a worthy successor to Trek’s greatest villain as the episode’s hostage tension and power plays hint at a deeper threat beyond the school’s hijinks.

via Space|
#entertainment#khan#nus-braka
Star Trek Glasses Ignite The Latest Culture-War Fracas Around Starfleet Academy
entertainment2 months ago

Star Trek Glasses Ignite The Latest Culture-War Fracas Around Starfleet Academy

The piece argues that Starfleet Academy’s premiere sparked a right-wing backlash centered on a scene with glasses worn by Nahla Ake, driven by Stephen Miller’s tweets and a performative culture-war dynamic; it frames this as a familiar pattern in pop culture where outrage and attention-seeking trump substantive critique, with William Shatner’s sarcastic replies highlighting the cycle.

via Gizmodo|
#culture-war#entertainment#star-trek
Shatner Mocks Miller's Call for Creative Control of Star Trek
entertainment2 months ago

Shatner Mocks Miller's Call for Creative Control of Star Trek

William Shatner cheekily offered to take command of the Star Trek franchise after Stephen Miller urged Paramount+ to give him total creative control over Star Trek, in response to Miller’s post about Starfleet Academy and ongoing casting/dei debates; Miller doubled down, while Shatner quipped about glasses and budget as a lighthearted jab at the controversy surrounding Star Trek’s future.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#paramount#star-trek