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Have you ever considered that the Prime Directive is not only not ethical, but also illogical, and perhaps morally indefensible?
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There’s certainly a lot of pressure to move productions back to California right now.
Then again, they do own (one of) the buildings in Toronto, and Canada isn’t likely stop being an attractive place to make sci-fi any time soon.
The bigger question is likely the “if it happens” bit.
It sounds like they’ll be continuing the Trek license with S&S for the time being, but for how long as anyone’s guess…
Seven’s bisexuality was definitely an invention of “Picard” (not that there’s anything wrong with that).
In Mariner’s case, I wouldn’t be surprised if her bisexuality was intended from the beginning.
Doctor Who Social ClubYou know what they say - fake news is good news!
Yeah, it seems like even the old partners might be reluctant, having lost the rights once before.
I always felt like Amazon might be the natural streaming partner.
But maybe they’re just going back to the original status quo of regional streaming rights, without a single global partner?
Babylon 5 is fantastic - I guess if I were to describe it briefly (and vaguely), it would be “interstellar political drama with mythological undertones.”
It’s the mealy-mouthed half-apology of someone who was caught talking out of school. It’ll probably be enough for the whole thing to blow over.
Let’s not expect miracles…
It’s probably worth noting that this is what he had to say about fiction in general, and Star Trek in particular, a few years ago:
I dislike social commentary. Like… I really hate it. When I’m reading a book, I just want to be entertained, not preached at by the author. Plus, it ruins the wonder of the story if I know the author has a political or social axe to grind. I no longer speculate about all possible outcomes of the story because I know for a fact that the universe of that book will conspire to ensure that the author’s political agenda is validated. I hate that.
Yeah, I didn’t really like the political message aspects of those stories [*Stranger in a Strange Land*, Brave New World*, *1984*, *The Handmaid’s Tale]. Not that I disagreed with the political point. Just that I didn’t like the political points being there at all. Now, those writers are so good they make compelling and addictive stories despite the political messaging. But that’s often not the case with other stories and other authors.
You’re not mis-reading me, though. I deeply dislike social commentary. For instance, as a lifelong Star Trek fan, it’s always bothered me that there is a presumed “responsibility” within Star Trek shows to talk about social issues. I just want to watch Romulans and the Federation shoot at each other.
Yeah, the choice of podcast is a red flag all on its own.
and critics
That’s an interesting thing to bring into the conversation - Weir certainly isn’t one.
Heh, fair enough. Not sure I agree that recording industry beef is a model to be followed (and it would open up a whole ’nother conversation about how much of that is genuine), but fair enough.
Winslow’s reaction makes me wonder if Weir’s transparent retaliation may make studios and production companies unwilling to hear his pitches in future.
In all honestly, I doubt it - this industry tends to like money above all else, unless someone becomes a highly public liability. And I don’t think this comes close to rising to that level.
Are there a lot of fields where the professionals regularly tear into each other? Aside from politics, none come to mind.
Writers stand up for other writers. It’s how and why the Writers Guild was formed. And you don’t take your moment in the sun to attack another writer because they didn’t buy your pitch.
Grab your popcorn…
I would argue that very little good science fiction tries to have nothing to say about humanity or the human condition.
I’ll take it a step further and say it’s impossible for any fiction, let alone sci-fi.
If you’re writing a story, you have something to say, and to claim otherwise is either a cover-up or profound ignorance of your own work.
From her publicity blitz for the episode, I don’t think she’s too excited to go through the prosthetics process again.
You already said “while true” - you don’t need to be the embodiment of “it’s all getting soured.”
Okay, so why derail the conversation away from the actual topic?
The Star Empire catching strays
Review — Destination Star Trek: The Next Generation Board Game (blog.trekcore.com)
There’s certainly a lot of pressure to move productions back to California right now.
Then again, they do own (one of) the buildings in Toronto, and Canada isn’t likely stop being an attractive place to make sci-fi any time soon.
The bigger question is likely the “if it happens” bit.
Charitybuzz: Virtual Call with Emmy-Winning Executive Producer, Screenwriter & Showrunner Aaron J. Waltke (charitybuzz.com)
It sounds like they’ll be continuing the Trek license with S&S for the time being, but for how long as anyone’s guess…
Paramount Skydance Launches New Book Publishing Imprint Two Years After Simon & Schuster Sale (variety.com)
Per the company, “Paramount will oversee direct development, creation and production of the Paramount Global Publishing books, with sales and distribution into the retail market to be handled by a yet-to-be-named partner.”
Jeff Shell Officially Out as Paramount’s President (variety.com)
Seven’s bisexuality was definitely an invention of “Picard” (not that there’s anything wrong with that).
In Mariner’s case, I wouldn’t be surprised if her bisexuality was intended from the beginning.
'Starfleet Academy' Star Karim Diané Is Heading to IDW's 'Star Trek' Pride Comic (gizmodo.com)
November’s New Star Trek Books Include a Jake Sisko DS9 Novel and a Huge Original Series Hardcover Retrospective (blog.trekcore.com)
You know what they say - fake news is good news!
IDW Launching ‘Star Trek: Red Shirts’ Sequel Promising A Romulan/Starfleet Conspiracy “Bloodbath” (trekmovie.com)
Yeah, it seems like even the old partners might be reluctant, having lost the rights once before.
I always felt like Amazon might be the natural streaming partner.
But maybe they’re just going back to the original status quo of regional streaming rights, without a single global partner?
Studios & WGA Reach New Deal With Longer Contract & Health Plan Funds (deadline.com)
Babylon 5 is fantastic - I guess if I were to describe it briefly (and vaguely), it would be “interstellar political drama with mythological undertones.”
Star Trek Mystery and Escape Room Games: DS9 & Lower Decks by Beadle & Grimm's Pandemonium Warehouse - Kickstarter (kickstarter.com)
It’s the mealy-mouthed half-apology of someone who was caught talking out of school. It’ll probably be enough for the whole thing to blow over.
Let’s not expect miracles…
'Star Trek': Andy Weir Apologizes To Alex Kurtzman Over Podcast Remarks (deadline.com)
I already find this very exhausting, but in the interest of fairness, here we go.