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Andy Weir Walks Back Trek Jabs, Apologizes to Alex Kurtzman
entertainment12 days ago

Andy Weir Walks Back Trek Jabs, Apologizes to Alex Kurtzman

Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir apologized to Star Trek producer Alex Kurtzman after telling the Critical Drinking podcast that most of the newer Trek series are “shit.” He said his comments were meant as humor, revealed he’d pitched a Star Trek show and spoke with Kurtzman in a Zoom call; he praised Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks but criticized the rest. Kurtzman publicly accepted the apology in a Facebook post, and Weir noted his bluntness is part of his persona and that he’ll soon return to writing novels.

via Variety|
#alex-kurtzman#andy-weir#entertainment
entertainment12 days ago

Andy Weir Takes a Blunt Swipe at Modern Star Trek, Praising Strange New Worlds

Andy Weir shared mixed thoughts on modern Star Trek on the Critical Drinker podcast, praising Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks while signaling dislike for most other entries; he also recalled pitching a Trek show to Paramount, criticized showrunner Alex Kurtzman (describing some of the new Trek as weak), and attributed Project Hail Mary’s success to studio trust in its creatives.

via JoBlo|
#alex-kurtzman#andy-weir#entertainment
Weir Reverses Trek Critique, Apologizes to Kurtzman
entertainment12 days ago

Weir Reverses Trek Critique, Apologizes to Kurtzman

Andy Weir, author of Project Hail Mary, apologized to Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman after a viral clip in which he criticized Paramount+ Trek shows as “shit.” In an open letter, Weir said his remarks were intended as humor and were taken out of context, emphasized that Kurtzman is a nice person, and said he does like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks. He also revealed he once pitched a Trek show that was rejected and offered to discuss the matter further, while Don Winslow urged him to apologize.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#alex-kurtzman#andy-weir#entertainment
Andy Weir says Paramount rejected his Star Trek pitch, blasting modern Trek as 'shows are sh**'
entertainment14 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
Star Trek Grabs Hall of Fame Honor at Saturn Awards, While Strange New Worlds Slips Short
entertainment1 month ago

Star Trek Grabs Hall of Fame Honor at Saturn Awards, While Strange New Worlds Slips Short

At the Saturn Awards 2026 in Burbank, Star Trek was honored with a Hall of Fame Award (accepted by Alex Kurtzman with Rod Roddenberry present and William Shatner speaking) as Trek stars and creators celebrated the franchise’s legacy. Strange New Worlds, despite four nominations, did not win, losing Best Science Fiction Television Series to Andor; Ethan Peck and Christina Chong were nominees who also didn’t take home trophies, and Paul Wesley failed to win Best Guest Star. Terry Matalas received the Robert Forster Artist’s Award for his genre work. The evening highlighted Trek’s enduring influence with many familiar faces in attendance.)

via TrekMovie.com|
#entertainment#hall-of-fame#saturn-awards
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Concludes Season with Exciting Finale and Crossover Hints
television7 months ago

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Concludes Season with Exciting Finale and Crossover Hints

The third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds attempts to balance high-concept episodes with character-driven storytelling but ultimately feels disjointed and emotionally hollow, especially in its finale, which struggles to develop its characters deeply despite promising story threads. The season highlights the show's potential for compelling character work, particularly in Pike and Marie’s relationship, but often relies on plot mechanics over emotional depth, leaving the season feeling uneven and incomplete.

via AV Club|
#character-development#emotional-arcs#season-3
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Finale Teases Doctor Who Crossover
entertainment7 months ago

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Finale Teases Doctor Who Crossover

The article teases a potential crossover between Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Doctor Who, highlighting a sneak peek of the season 3 finale where references to Doctor Who are made, including a mention of a time-traveling doctor and a TARDIS appearance in a previous episode, with the finale involving an ancient alien threat and difficult decisions for Captain Pike.

via TV Insider|
#crossover#doctor-who#entertainment