Star Trek: Discovery’s journey comes to an end, and it leaves behind a sense of frustration. Spoilers lie ahead.
Nb: The following contains spoilers…
The end of Star Trek: Discovery arrives, then, not with a firework display of pop culture anticipation, but rather the whimper of a series that never translated beyond a highly protective core fanbase of viewers. You do or die with Discovery, it seems. Mine, in the end, has been a death by 60+ episodes.
The episode ‘Life, Itself’ by all accounts was never conceived as a series finale, rather Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise’s episode, directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, was meant to wrap up a fifth season. It provided in theory the biggest Discovery plotline yet – the search for the Progenitors, a long extinct race who seeded the known universe of life. It doesn’t get much bigger than Space Gods.
Yet what was promoted in the season premiere,...
Nb: The following contains spoilers…
The end of Star Trek: Discovery arrives, then, not with a firework display of pop culture anticipation, but rather the whimper of a series that never translated beyond a highly protective core fanbase of viewers. You do or die with Discovery, it seems. Mine, in the end, has been a death by 60+ episodes.
The episode ‘Life, Itself’ by all accounts was never conceived as a series finale, rather Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise’s episode, directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, was meant to wrap up a fifth season. It provided in theory the biggest Discovery plotline yet – the search for the Progenitors, a long extinct race who seeded the known universe of life. It doesn’t get much bigger than Space Gods.
Yet what was promoted in the season premiere,...
- 5/31/2024
- by A J Black
- Film Stories
Jonathan Frakes has been directing episodes of various “Star Trek” series for the past 34 years, from his first episode behind the camera, “Next Generation” installment “The Offspring,” to the most recent episode of “Star Trek: Discovery.” He is continuity for the franchise that doesn’t quite exist in any other way.
And now, his “Star Trek” directing past is coming back to inform the present. An episode of “Next Gen” he directed in 1993, “The Chase,” is the inspiration for this entire fifth and final season of “Discovery.” A huge plot point from that episode — all of the sentient species in the galaxy were “planned,” billions of years ago, to spring up as they have by a highly advanced prior species called the Progenitors, who seeded the rudiments of their/our DNA on different planets — forms the basis for this 10-episode final run of the show that relaunched the “Star Trek” franchise on TV.
And now, his “Star Trek” directing past is coming back to inform the present. An episode of “Next Gen” he directed in 1993, “The Chase,” is the inspiration for this entire fifth and final season of “Discovery.” A huge plot point from that episode — all of the sentient species in the galaxy were “planned,” billions of years ago, to spring up as they have by a highly advanced prior species called the Progenitors, who seeded the rudiments of their/our DNA on different planets — forms the basis for this 10-episode final run of the show that relaunched the “Star Trek” franchise on TV.
- 5/27/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
The “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” series at Paramount+ has cast Holly Hunter in a lead role, Variety has learned.
Hunter’s character will serve as the captain and chancellor of the Academy, presiding over both the faculty and a new class of Starfleet cadets as they learn to navigate the galaxy in the 32nd century.
“It feels like we’ve spent our entire lives watching Holly Hunter be a stone-cold genius,” said co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau. “To have her extraordinary authenticity, fearlessness, sense of humor, and across the board brilliance leading the charge on ‘Starfleet Academy’ is a gift to all of us, and to the enduring legacy of ‘Star Trek.'”
“Starfleet Academy” will begin shooting in Toronto later this summer, featuring the largest contiguous set ever constructed for a “Star Trek” series, a central academic atrium that will span two stories and include an amphitheater, classrooms,...
Hunter’s character will serve as the captain and chancellor of the Academy, presiding over both the faculty and a new class of Starfleet cadets as they learn to navigate the galaxy in the 32nd century.
“It feels like we’ve spent our entire lives watching Holly Hunter be a stone-cold genius,” said co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau. “To have her extraordinary authenticity, fearlessness, sense of humor, and across the board brilliance leading the charge on ‘Starfleet Academy’ is a gift to all of us, and to the enduring legacy of ‘Star Trek.'”
“Starfleet Academy” will begin shooting in Toronto later this summer, featuring the largest contiguous set ever constructed for a “Star Trek” series, a central academic atrium that will span two stories and include an amphitheater, classrooms,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Joe Otterson and Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
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- 5/9/2024
- by Chris Beachum and Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
"Star Trek: Discovery" is in the midst of its last official mission, as the Paramount+ series is set to sign off at the end of May after five seasons. The first "Star Trek" series of the streaming era has seen its share of highs and lows over the years, but the casting of Blu del Barrio, the first openly non-binary actor in the "Trek" universe, is undoubtedly a high point. The actor spoke to Comic Book Resources ahead of the show's ending, sharing takeaways from the experience and revealing that their last day on set was emotional -- just not in the way you might expect.
"I could not stop laughing," del Barrio revealed when asked about how it felt to give these characters their "final send-off" in a portion of the "Discovery" finale that was filmed after the rest of the episode. "Everybody was crying, but I couldn't stop laughing,...
"I could not stop laughing," del Barrio revealed when asked about how it felt to give these characters their "final send-off" in a portion of the "Discovery" finale that was filmed after the rest of the episode. "Everybody was crying, but I couldn't stop laughing,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
“Star Trek: Discovery,” the flagship series of Paramount+’s “Star Trek” universe, is heading toward its ending. The series, which premiered in 2017, will premiere its fifth and final season on April 4, closing the book on the adventures of Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and her crew.
A new season also means new challenges for any Starfleet captain, and IndieWire can exclusively share a new clip from the premiere episode that promises a big one for Burnham. On a recovery mission to secure a mysterious ship, Burnham receives information from her crew about signs of life on board. But as her supervisor Kovich coldly reminds her, her mission requires her to neutralize the potential threat “by any means necessary.”
Created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman, “Discovery” was a prequel to the groundbreaking original 1966 “Star Trek” series, taking place a decade before the adventures of Captain Kirk, Spock, and the other...
A new season also means new challenges for any Starfleet captain, and IndieWire can exclusively share a new clip from the premiere episode that promises a big one for Burnham. On a recovery mission to secure a mysterious ship, Burnham receives information from her crew about signs of life on board. But as her supervisor Kovich coldly reminds her, her mission requires her to neutralize the potential threat “by any means necessary.”
Created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman, “Discovery” was a prequel to the groundbreaking original 1966 “Star Trek” series, taking place a decade before the adventures of Captain Kirk, Spock, and the other...
- 4/3/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Star Trek was on the ground this weekend at WonderCon! On Friday, Paramount+ and CBS Studios hosted a Sing-Along for the first time. This included a screening of the “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” musical episode, “Subspace Rhapsody,” followed by a moderated Q&a with songwriters Tom Polce and Kay Hanley, also of Letters to Cleo fame, where they discussed writing the songs for Star Trek’s first ever musical episode.
Then on Saturday, fans were treated to an advance screening of the premiere episode of the final season of “Star Trek: Discovery.” Immediately following, a moderated Q&a with Michelle Paradise (EP/Co-Showrunner) and Olatunde Osunsanmi (EP/Director) took place in front of the crowded room where they discussed working on the exciting final season and teasing what’s to come in the upcoming episodes. One of the newest cast members of “Star Trek: Discovery” season 5, Elias Toufexis (L...
Then on Saturday, fans were treated to an advance screening of the premiere episode of the final season of “Star Trek: Discovery.” Immediately following, a moderated Q&a with Michelle Paradise (EP/Co-Showrunner) and Olatunde Osunsanmi (EP/Director) took place in front of the crowded room where they discussed working on the exciting final season and teasing what’s to come in the upcoming episodes. One of the newest cast members of “Star Trek: Discovery” season 5, Elias Toufexis (L...
- 4/1/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
When asked about the long journey to Star Trek: Discovery‘s fifth and final season, producer Alex Kurtzman is honest but optimistic. “It’s been an incredible ride for us,” Kurtzman tells Den of Geek when we chat with him at SXSW 2024. “And yeah, it was an incredibly bumpy first year.”
Kurtzman’s referring to the behind-the-scenes difficulties that plagued the show’s first two seasons. Initially developed by Bryan Fuller, who wrote for Deep Space Nine and Voyager before going on to make fan-favorite shows such as Hannibal and American Gods, Discovery ultimately premiered with Gretchen J. Berg and Aaron Harberts as showrunners. By the end of season two, both had left the show, with Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise stepping in as showrunners to right the ship.
But for some Star Trek fans, the problems with Discovery go beyond a troubled production. Initially presented as the adventures of Spock...
Kurtzman’s referring to the behind-the-scenes difficulties that plagued the show’s first two seasons. Initially developed by Bryan Fuller, who wrote for Deep Space Nine and Voyager before going on to make fan-favorite shows such as Hannibal and American Gods, Discovery ultimately premiered with Gretchen J. Berg and Aaron Harberts as showrunners. By the end of season two, both had left the show, with Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise stepping in as showrunners to right the ship.
But for some Star Trek fans, the problems with Discovery go beyond a troubled production. Initially presented as the adventures of Spock...
- 3/15/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
In 2017, the venerable “Star Trek” science fiction franchise had gone a full twelve years without a new series, after Upn aired the series finale of “Enterprise” in 2005. That changed when Paramount released “Star Trek: Discovery” on their CBS All Access (since rebranded to Paramount+) streamer, kicking off a new era for the IP.
Now, seven years later, the series is set to take its own bow. The fifth and last season of “Discovery” is set to premiere this April, and Paramount+ has released a new trailer for the series’ swan song.
Initially set a decade before the events of the iconic 1966 “Original Series,” “Star Trek: Discovery” focused on Michael Burnham a crew member on the Federation ship USS Discovery. Initially a science specialist under the command of Captains Gabriel Lorca (Jason Isaacs) and Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), she fully takes charge as the leader of the ship at the end...
Now, seven years later, the series is set to take its own bow. The fifth and last season of “Discovery” is set to premiere this April, and Paramount+ has released a new trailer for the series’ swan song.
Initially set a decade before the events of the iconic 1966 “Original Series,” “Star Trek: Discovery” focused on Michael Burnham a crew member on the Federation ship USS Discovery. Initially a science specialist under the command of Captains Gabriel Lorca (Jason Isaacs) and Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), she fully takes charge as the leader of the ship at the end...
- 2/23/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Paramount+ has dropped the official trailer for the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery, which is set to return April 4.
The first two episodes of the series’ 10-episode final season will be available to stream at launch with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.
The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well — dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
Star Trek: Discovery season five cast members include Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham), Doug Jones (Saru), Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets), Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly), Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber), David Ajala...
The first two episodes of the series’ 10-episode final season will be available to stream at launch with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.
The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well — dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
Star Trek: Discovery season five cast members include Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham), Doug Jones (Saru), Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets), Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly), Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber), David Ajala...
- 2/23/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ has released the trailer for the final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” debuting April 4 with the first two episodes.
The series’ description reads, “The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well…dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.”
The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Blu del Barrio and Callum Keith Rennie. Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow are featured as recurring guest stars.
CBS Studios produces in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producers include Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin,...
The series’ description reads, “The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well…dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.”
The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Blu del Barrio and Callum Keith Rennie. Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow are featured as recurring guest stars.
CBS Studios produces in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producers include Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Jaden Thompson, Diego Ramos Bechara and Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ final season poster (Photo Credit: James Dimmock/Paramount+)
Paramount+ has finally set a premiere date for the fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed series Star Trek: Discovery. The final season will premiere on the streaming service on April 4, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes.
New episodes of the 10-episode season will stream on Thursdays.
Season five stars Sonequa Martin-Green as Captain Michael Burnham, Doug Jones as Saru, Anthony Rapp as Paul Stamets, Mary Wiseman as Sylvia Tilly, and Wilson Cruz as Dr. Hugh Culber. David Ajala plays Cleveland “Book” Booker, Blu del Barrio is Adira, and Callum Keith Rennie is Rayner.
Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow recur as guest stars, playing L’ak and Moll.
“The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic...
Paramount+ has finally set a premiere date for the fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed series Star Trek: Discovery. The final season will premiere on the streaming service on April 4, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes.
New episodes of the 10-episode season will stream on Thursdays.
Season five stars Sonequa Martin-Green as Captain Michael Burnham, Doug Jones as Saru, Anthony Rapp as Paul Stamets, Mary Wiseman as Sylvia Tilly, and Wilson Cruz as Dr. Hugh Culber. David Ajala plays Cleveland “Book” Booker, Blu del Barrio is Adira, and Callum Keith Rennie is Rayner.
Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow recur as guest stars, playing L’ak and Moll.
“The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“Star Trek: Discovery” has a premiere date for Season 5, which will also be the show’s last.
The fifth and final season of the series will premiere with two episodes on April 4 on Paramount+ in the U.S., the UK, Switzerland, South Korea, Latin America, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, Austria, and Canada. New episodes will then drop weekly on Thursdays. The final season will consist of 10 episodes.
The official description of Season 5 states, “The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well…dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.”
It was announced...
The fifth and final season of the series will premiere with two episodes on April 4 on Paramount+ in the U.S., the UK, Switzerland, South Korea, Latin America, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, Austria, and Canada. New episodes will then drop weekly on Thursdays. The final season will consist of 10 episodes.
The official description of Season 5 states, “The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well…dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.”
It was announced...
- 2/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ has set Thursday, April 4 for the premiere of the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery. The first two episodes of the 10-episode final season will debut exclusively on the service in the U.S., the UK, Switzerland, South Korea, Latin America, Germany, France, Italy, Australia and Austria. It will also premiere on April 4 on P+ in Canada. New episodes will drop weekly following the premiere. The streamer also released key art for the final season (see below).
The final chapter will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well…dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
The final chapter will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well…dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
- 2/14/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
As seen in the photo above, filming has begun on "Star Trek: Section 31," a TV movie starring Michelle Yeoh as Empress Philippa Georgiou, the "evil" counterpart to the deceased Captain Philippa Georgiou. Yeoh's character appeared in multiple episodes of "Star Trek: Discovery," and exited the series when she was recruited into Section 31, the "Star Trek" equivalent of the CIA. Section 31, outfitted with badass black badges, engaged in shady dealings on Starfleet's behalf, subverting the organization's ideals when violence was needed.
A "Section 31" TV series was rumored to be in production as early as 2017 when Trekkies noticed that the call numbers of the U.S.S. Discovery were Ncc-1031. An official Yeoh-starring series was announced in 2018 and several episodes were written. Eventually, though, the series was developed into a single televised movie event.
Yeoh's character, hailing from the infamous Mirror Universe, has already murdered untold thousands of people, committed acts of cannibalism,...
A "Section 31" TV series was rumored to be in production as early as 2017 when Trekkies noticed that the call numbers of the U.S.S. Discovery were Ncc-1031. An official Yeoh-starring series was announced in 2018 and several episodes were written. Eventually, though, the series was developed into a single televised movie event.
Yeoh's character, hailing from the infamous Mirror Universe, has already murdered untold thousands of people, committed acts of cannibalism,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Michelle Yeoh is back in action for ‘Star Trek: Section 31,’ and guess what? They’ve just started filming. This movie’s got Michelle stepping into her tough-as-nails character, Emperor Philippa Georgiou, once more. She’s part of this secret squad, Section 31, that’s all about keeping the universe safe, but also dealing with her own shady past.
Now, let’s talk new faces. The cast has got some exciting additions. Picture Sam Richardson from ‘Ted Lasso’ and Omari Hardwick of ‘Power’ fame, plus a few more like James Hiroyuki Liao from ‘Barry,’ Kacey Rohl who you might remember from ‘Hannibal,’ and Sven Ruygrok who’s jumped straight from ‘One Piece.’ Not to forget, Robert Kazinsky from ‘Pacific Rim’ and Humberly Gonzalez of ‘Ginny & Georgia’ are also on board. It’s like a big party with all these talents coming together.
Related: 17 Fastest Star Trek Ships (Ranked from...
Now, let’s talk new faces. The cast has got some exciting additions. Picture Sam Richardson from ‘Ted Lasso’ and Omari Hardwick of ‘Power’ fame, plus a few more like James Hiroyuki Liao from ‘Barry,’ Kacey Rohl who you might remember from ‘Hannibal,’ and Sven Ruygrok who’s jumped straight from ‘One Piece.’ Not to forget, Robert Kazinsky from ‘Pacific Rim’ and Humberly Gonzalez of ‘Ginny & Georgia’ are also on board. It’s like a big party with all these talents coming together.
Related: 17 Fastest Star Trek Ships (Ranked from...
- 1/31/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Filming has officially begun on Star Trek: Section 31, a straight-to-Paramount+ movie starring Michelle Yeoh and other actors.
Some five years after it was initially announced, Star Trek: Section 31 has officially gone into production, with Michelle Yeo set to reprise the role of Terran emperor Philippa Georgiou. It’s a role Yeoh first brought to the screen in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery – in fact, Star Trek: Section 31 was originally envisioned as a TV show before the decision was made to retool it as a straight-to-streaming movie.
Deadline reports that lots of other familiar-name actors are joining Yeoh as filming gets underway. Among them you’ll find Power’s Omari Hardwick, Ted Lasso's Sam Richardson, Pacific Rim's Robert Kazinsky, and Hannibal’s Kacey Rahl.
The film will explore the titular Section 31 – a kind of sci-fi covert ops outfit that carries out ethically questionable missions...
Some five years after it was initially announced, Star Trek: Section 31 has officially gone into production, with Michelle Yeo set to reprise the role of Terran emperor Philippa Georgiou. It’s a role Yeoh first brought to the screen in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery – in fact, Star Trek: Section 31 was originally envisioned as a TV show before the decision was made to retool it as a straight-to-streaming movie.
Deadline reports that lots of other familiar-name actors are joining Yeoh as filming gets underway. Among them you’ll find Power’s Omari Hardwick, Ted Lasso's Sam Richardson, Pacific Rim's Robert Kazinsky, and Hannibal’s Kacey Rahl.
The film will explore the titular Section 31 – a kind of sci-fi covert ops outfit that carries out ethically questionable missions...
- 1/31/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
While the big screen Star Trek franchise remains parked in development dry dock (with at least two takes on the venerable space adventures still actively jostling for attention), the TV incarnations are keeping the Federation flag flying. And as the first film spin-off, Star Trek: Section 31 starts shooting with Michelle Yeoh (full name: Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh) in the lead, the cast list is swelling. Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, Sam Richardson, Sven Ruygrok, Robert Kazinsky, Humberly Gonzalez and James Hiroyuki Liao have all boarded the streaming title.
Originally developed as a series, the idea was then announced as a film last April with Yeoh still aboard.
The story will see Georgiou – an alternate universe version of the Captain first seen in Star Trek: Discovery's initial episode – join a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.
Originally developed as a series, the idea was then announced as a film last April with Yeoh still aboard.
The story will see Georgiou – an alternate universe version of the Captain first seen in Star Trek: Discovery's initial episode – join a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.
- 1/30/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Production for Star Trek: Section 31 is underway! The project stars Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, who made her Star Trek debut in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery. Hailing from the Mirror Universe, Yeoh’s commanding character is an agent of the Federation spy group Section 31. Trekkies have waited years for Emperor Philippa Georgiou to return to the beloved sci-fi soap opera, and it’s finally happening! In Star Trek: Section 31, Emperor Philippa Georgiou must protect the United Federation of Planets while confronting the sins of her past.
In addition to the Paramount+ film’s production starting, seven actors have joined the cast, including Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, Sven Ruygrok, Robert Kazinsky, Humberly Gonzalez, and James Hiroyuki Liao.
“And we’re off to the races! Thrilled to report principal photography has started on ‘Star Trek: Section 31’,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. “We welcome our incredible...
In addition to the Paramount+ film’s production starting, seven actors have joined the cast, including Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, Sven Ruygrok, Robert Kazinsky, Humberly Gonzalez, and James Hiroyuki Liao.
“And we’re off to the races! Thrilled to report principal photography has started on ‘Star Trek: Section 31’,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. “We welcome our incredible...
- 1/30/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Michelle Yeoh as Georgiou in ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ (Photo Credit: Jan Thijs/Paramount+)
Production is currently underway in Toronto on Paramount+ ‘s Star Trek: Section 31. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) stars in the original movie, reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery.
Omari Hardwick (Power), Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia), and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) have joined the cast as filming begins in Toronto.
“And we’re off to the races! Thrilled to report principal photography has started on Star Trek: Section 31,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. “We welcome our incredible cast of new characters as they join our beloved Michelle Yeoh on her next wild adventure across the Trek universe.”
Section 31 will find Emperor Philippa Georgiou joining a secret division of Starfleet. Per Paramount...
Production is currently underway in Toronto on Paramount+ ‘s Star Trek: Section 31. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) stars in the original movie, reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery.
Omari Hardwick (Power), Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia), and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) have joined the cast as filming begins in Toronto.
“And we’re off to the races! Thrilled to report principal photography has started on Star Trek: Section 31,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. “We welcome our incredible cast of new characters as they join our beloved Michelle Yeoh on her next wild adventure across the Trek universe.”
Section 31 will find Emperor Philippa Georgiou joining a secret division of Starfleet. Per Paramount...
- 1/30/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Production has begun on “Star Trek: Section 31,” the Paramount+ movie starring Michelle Yeoh.
As previously announced, Yeoh will reprise the role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the film, having originated the character in the first season of “Star Trek: Discovery.” Georgiou, after crossing over from the Mirror Universe, now works as an agent for the mysterious Federation spy group known as Section 31. The official description of the film states, “Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, [Georgiou] also must face the sins of her past.”
It was also announced that Omari Hardwick (“Power”), Kacey Rohl (“Hannibal”), Sam Richardson (“Ted Lasso”), Sven Ruygrok (“One Piece”), Robert Kazinsky (“Pacific Rim”), Humberly Gonzalez (“Ginny & Georgia”) and James Hiroyuki Liao (“Barry”) have joined the cast of the film.
“And we’re off to the races! Thrilled to report principal photography has started on ‘Star Trek: Section 31’,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. “We...
As previously announced, Yeoh will reprise the role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the film, having originated the character in the first season of “Star Trek: Discovery.” Georgiou, after crossing over from the Mirror Universe, now works as an agent for the mysterious Federation spy group known as Section 31. The official description of the film states, “Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, [Georgiou] also must face the sins of her past.”
It was also announced that Omari Hardwick (“Power”), Kacey Rohl (“Hannibal”), Sam Richardson (“Ted Lasso”), Sven Ruygrok (“One Piece”), Robert Kazinsky (“Pacific Rim”), Humberly Gonzalez (“Ginny & Georgia”) and James Hiroyuki Liao (“Barry”) have joined the cast of the film.
“And we’re off to the races! Thrilled to report principal photography has started on ‘Star Trek: Section 31’,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. “We...
- 1/30/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Production is underway on Star Trek: Section 31, Paramount+’s upcoming original movie starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh. Rounding out the cast are Omari Hardwick (Power), Kacey Rahl (Hannibal), Emmy winner Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia) and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) .
Yeoh reprises her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, a character she first played in Star Trek: Discovery‘s first season, who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.
(Top Row L-r) Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl & Sam Richardson (Bottom Row L-r) Sven Ruygrok, Robert Kazinsky, Humberly Gonzalez & James Hiroyuki Liao
Deadline first revealed that Yeoh was in talks for the project in 2018 and it was later confirmed in 2019 that it was in development as a series at CBS All Access. It was then...
Yeoh reprises her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, a character she first played in Star Trek: Discovery‘s first season, who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.
(Top Row L-r) Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl & Sam Richardson (Bottom Row L-r) Sven Ruygrok, Robert Kazinsky, Humberly Gonzalez & James Hiroyuki Liao
Deadline first revealed that Yeoh was in talks for the project in 2018 and it was later confirmed in 2019 that it was in development as a series at CBS All Access. It was then...
- 1/30/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In our jaded present, it’s hard to imagine that there was once a time when film audiences took the “based on a true story” claim seriously. At this point, we’re all fully aware that artists sometimes have to embellish the truth in order to prove a point – and sometimes simply to entertain. In fact, the very act of creating a faux-reality to tell a story has since evolved into an artform in and of itself. While Ruggero Deodato is often credited with having invented Found Footage with 1980’s Cannibal Holocaust, the truth is that the genre and its current off-shoots have been slowly creeping into existence since the early days of cinema.
Pioneers like Benjamin Christensen (1922’s Häxan) and surrealist Luis Buñuel (1933’s Land Without Bread) were already experimenting with the idea of combining fact and fiction in convincing pseudo-documentaries, and that’s not even mentioning Orson Welles...
Pioneers like Benjamin Christensen (1922’s Häxan) and surrealist Luis Buñuel (1933’s Land Without Bread) were already experimenting with the idea of combining fact and fiction in convincing pseudo-documentaries, and that’s not even mentioning Orson Welles...
- 12/4/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Paramount+ has released a preview of the upcoming fifth and final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” which is set to premiere in April 2024 on the streamer.
In the new footage, Capt. Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland “Book” Booker (David Ajala) contend with a massive, hostile alien creature that has the ability to cloak itself. “Star Trek: Discovery” star Martin-Green and showrunner Michelle Paradise introduced the clip during the Paramount+ panel at Ccxp on Saturday in São Paulo, Brazil.
Per the official logline, Season 5 “will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well … dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
In the new footage, Capt. Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland “Book” Booker (David Ajala) contend with a massive, hostile alien creature that has the ability to cloak itself. “Star Trek: Discovery” star Martin-Green and showrunner Michelle Paradise introduced the clip during the Paramount+ panel at Ccxp on Saturday in São Paulo, Brazil.
Per the official logline, Season 5 “will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well … dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
- 12/2/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Captain Burnham will lead the crew of the USS Discovery on one final mission in 2024, and a new clip finally showed just what the team is up against.
Star Sonequa Martin-Green introduced the series-ending clip alongside showrunner Michelle Paradise at Ccxp in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday. In the scene, Captain Burnham is joined by Cleveland “Book” Booker (David Ajala) as they face off against a shape-shifting being that also can cloak, making it a doubly formidable opponent.
“We have to get past it,” Burnham said. “See if you can communicate with it.” After Book communicated with the creature via his mind, Burnham asked, “Did you pick up anything?”
“Yeah,” Book told her. “It’s really pissed off.”
Per the season description, “The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic...
Star Sonequa Martin-Green introduced the series-ending clip alongside showrunner Michelle Paradise at Ccxp in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday. In the scene, Captain Burnham is joined by Cleveland “Book” Booker (David Ajala) as they face off against a shape-shifting being that also can cloak, making it a doubly formidable opponent.
“We have to get past it,” Burnham said. “See if you can communicate with it.” After Book communicated with the creature via his mind, Burnham asked, “Did you pick up anything?”
“Yeah,” Book told her. “It’s really pissed off.”
Per the season description, “The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic...
- 12/2/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Aliens are never far from the pop culture hive mind. It makes sense that audiences would turn to the skies in the 21st century: a time of existential ennui that’s left many screaming for escape and wondering “What else?” But where the enduring nostalgia of “E.T.” or the effortless charm of “Earth Girls Are Easy” might have made emotional contact in the past, a burning need to really feel something has festered.
The scariest alien movies terrify in many of the same ways the scariest earth-bound horror movies do: building (and sometimes killing) likable characters; producing otherworldly visual displays with seriously grim implications; getting the jump scares, if applicable, timed just right; and daring to put the unimaginably terrible on screen. Alien flicks further distinguish themselves through the subgenre’s unparalleled ability to explore the unknown, conjuring up heinous fates for humans so sweepingly sadistic few other films can attempt them.
The scariest alien movies terrify in many of the same ways the scariest earth-bound horror movies do: building (and sometimes killing) likable characters; producing otherworldly visual displays with seriously grim implications; getting the jump scares, if applicable, timed just right; and daring to put the unimaginably terrible on screen. Alien flicks further distinguish themselves through the subgenre’s unparalleled ability to explore the unknown, conjuring up heinous fates for humans so sweepingly sadistic few other films can attempt them.
- 10/26/2023
- by Alison Foreman and Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
(Welcome to Scariest Scene Ever, a column dedicated to the most pulse-pounding moments in horror with your tour guides, horror experts Chris Evangelista and Matt Donato. In this edition, Matt has a close encounter of "The Fourth Kind.")
With the release of Brian Duffield's "No One Will Save You" on Hulu this week, I wanted to revisit a freaky alien abduction flick that doesn't get enough attention. Olatunde Osunsanmi's faux documentary thriller "The Fourth Kind" approaches extraterrestrial horror from both an inquisitive and frightening angle by treating the story as real. Osunsanmi uses Alaskian isolation as a backdrop for otherworldly horror, preying on our fears of little green men who the government just confessed do exist. I can't even say aliens tie into fears of the unknown anymore. What a world!
Osunsanmi creepily distorts realism and movie magic to make you believe what you're seeing actually happened. I mean,...
With the release of Brian Duffield's "No One Will Save You" on Hulu this week, I wanted to revisit a freaky alien abduction flick that doesn't get enough attention. Olatunde Osunsanmi's faux documentary thriller "The Fourth Kind" approaches extraterrestrial horror from both an inquisitive and frightening angle by treating the story as real. Osunsanmi uses Alaskian isolation as a backdrop for otherworldly horror, preying on our fears of little green men who the government just confessed do exist. I can't even say aliens tie into fears of the unknown anymore. What a world!
Osunsanmi creepily distorts realism and movie magic to make you believe what you're seeing actually happened. I mean,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Matt Donato
- Slash Film
When Paramount+ brought Trek back to television in September 2017 with Star Trek: Discovery's double-decker premiere event, it broke ground on a road that would see the rebirth of the Trek franchise.
Six years later, Star Trek: Discovery has saved the galaxy multiple times; traveled through the mycelial network, to the Mirror Universe and back, forward in time nine hundred years, and beyond the edge of the known universe; and spawned the highly successful spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
In March, Paramount+ announced the fifth season will be the USS Discovery's final mission. We've gathered all the intel on what it'll entail, who's on board, and when you can expect to buckle up and hold on as Michael Burnham and her crew let 'er fly one last time.
What can we expect from the Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 plot?
After making first contact with an extra-dimensional species and convincing...
Six years later, Star Trek: Discovery has saved the galaxy multiple times; traveled through the mycelial network, to the Mirror Universe and back, forward in time nine hundred years, and beyond the edge of the known universe; and spawned the highly successful spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
In March, Paramount+ announced the fifth season will be the USS Discovery's final mission. We've gathered all the intel on what it'll entail, who's on board, and when you can expect to buckle up and hold on as Michael Burnham and her crew let 'er fly one last time.
What can we expect from the Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 plot?
After making first contact with an extra-dimensional species and convincing...
- 8/22/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
It was announced back in March of 2023 that the upcoming fifth season of "Star Trek: Discovery" would be its last. This marks the end of an era, as Paramout+ -- back when it was called CBS All Access -- launched with the premiere of "Discovery" in 2017. Meanwhile, the third and final season of "Star Trek: Picard" wrapped earlier this year, "Star Trek: Prodigy" will end after its upcoming second season, and the extant episodes have been pulled from the service entirely. The glut of new "Star Trek" is now seemingly at an end.
"Discovery" has struggled its whole life. It infamously abandoned the traditional episodic structure of "Star Trek," skewing toward the more popular, modern full-season story arcs. It also drastically redesigned the franchise, including new technologies and reworked aliens that looked nothing like what came before. "Discovery" was also far more violent than Trek had ever been, featuring regular murders at the hands of,...
"Discovery" has struggled its whole life. It infamously abandoned the traditional episodic structure of "Star Trek," skewing toward the more popular, modern full-season story arcs. It also drastically redesigned the franchise, including new technologies and reworked aliens that looked nothing like what came before. "Discovery" was also far more violent than Trek had ever been, featuring regular murders at the hands of,...
- 8/19/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The “Star Trek” Universe unveiled several first looks of its Paramount+ TV series at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, including an extended clip from the fifth and final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” a trailer and premiere date for the fourth season of “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” and a trailer for the upcoming musical episode of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” currently streaming its second season.
The panel ended with a screening of the “Strange New Worlds” episode featuring the stars of the animated “Lower Decks” — which will be available on Paramount+ early, starting at 4 p.m. Pt / 7 p.m. Et on Saturday.
All the preview videos are below.
In the “Discovery” clip, Capt. Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) encounters three new characters introduced for Season 5. First, she comes upon two mercenary scavengers, Moll (Eve Harlow) and L’ak (Elias Toufexis), who possess an artifact that Burnham is also seeking. When they escape,...
The panel ended with a screening of the “Strange New Worlds” episode featuring the stars of the animated “Lower Decks” — which will be available on Paramount+ early, starting at 4 p.m. Pt / 7 p.m. Et on Saturday.
All the preview videos are below.
In the “Discovery” clip, Capt. Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) encounters three new characters introduced for Season 5. First, she comes upon two mercenary scavengers, Moll (Eve Harlow) and L’ak (Elias Toufexis), who possess an artifact that Burnham is also seeking. When they escape,...
- 7/22/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Trekkies were given a lot to be excited for during Paramount’s Star Trek Universe presentation Saturday with three new teaser trailers for “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.”
The announcements, which came out of San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H, previewed the upcoming fifth and final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” one of Paramount+’s longest running original dramas that will premiere in early 2024; Season 4 of “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” which will premiere with its first two episodes Sept. 7; and “Subspace Rhapsody,” the musical-themed ninth episode of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.”
Check out the respective trailers below.
“Star Trek: Discovery” Final Season Sneak Peak
The final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power,...
The announcements, which came out of San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H, previewed the upcoming fifth and final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” one of Paramount+’s longest running original dramas that will premiere in early 2024; Season 4 of “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” which will premiere with its first two episodes Sept. 7; and “Subspace Rhapsody,” the musical-themed ninth episode of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.”
Check out the respective trailers below.
“Star Trek: Discovery” Final Season Sneak Peak
The final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power,...
- 7/22/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Paramount+ announced earlier this week that Michelle Yeoh would reprise her role as Phillipa Georgiou from “Star Trek: Discovery” in a standalone movie event.
Production on the movie, titled “Star Trek: Section 31,” will begin later this year. The film will “follow Georgiou as she joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.”
“Section 31” was initially announced as a series back in 2019. But then the pandemic hit and Yeoh’s career trajectory changed thanks to a role in a movie called “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Last month, Yeoh won the Best Actress Oscar for portraying an immigrant mom struggling with her interpersonal relationships and her laundry business.
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But despite her newfound status, Yeoh said she’s “beyond thrilled” to return to the “Star Trek” franchise.
Production on the movie, titled “Star Trek: Section 31,” will begin later this year. The film will “follow Georgiou as she joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.”
“Section 31” was initially announced as a series back in 2019. But then the pandemic hit and Yeoh’s career trajectory changed thanks to a role in a movie called “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Last month, Yeoh won the Best Actress Oscar for portraying an immigrant mom struggling with her interpersonal relationships and her laundry business.
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‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 3 Ending and Post-Credit Scene Explained
But despite her newfound status, Yeoh said she’s “beyond thrilled” to return to the “Star Trek” franchise.
- 4/20/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh – and yes, it feels great to write that – is finally ready to head back to the universe of Star Trek, albeit in a slightly different way. While the Trek franchise team at Paramount+ had been developing a series based around her Emperor Philippa Georgiou, the idea will now be turned into a "event movie" for the streaming service called Star Trek: Section 31.
As with the series, will see Georgiou – an alternate universe version of the Captain first seen in Star Trek: Discovery's initial episode – joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.
Section 31, a special intelligence service, was originally introduced in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Georgiou was approached about the organisation while on the Klingon home world in a deleted scene from Season 1.
"I’m beyond thrilled to return...
As with the series, will see Georgiou – an alternate universe version of the Captain first seen in Star Trek: Discovery's initial episode – joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.
Section 31, a special intelligence service, was originally introduced in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Georgiou was approached about the organisation while on the Klingon home world in a deleted scene from Season 1.
"I’m beyond thrilled to return...
- 4/18/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou and Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ (Photo by Jan Thijs © 2017 CBS Interactive)
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) will be reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in Star Trek: Section 31. Paramount+ describes the project as a movie event that finds Georgiou joining a secret Starfleet division tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets. She’ll be forced to face the “sins of her past.”
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” said Michelle Yeoh. “Section 31 has been near and dear to my heart since I began the journey of playing Philippa all the way back when this new golden age of Star Trek launched. To see her finally get her moment is a dream come true in a...
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) will be reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in Star Trek: Section 31. Paramount+ describes the project as a movie event that finds Georgiou joining a secret Starfleet division tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets. She’ll be forced to face the “sins of her past.”
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” said Michelle Yeoh. “Section 31 has been near and dear to my heart since I began the journey of playing Philippa all the way back when this new golden age of Star Trek launched. To see her finally get her moment is a dream come true in a...
- 4/18/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is beaming up for Star Trek: Section 31, an original movie coming to Paramount+. Yeoh will reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, the fan-favorite character she played in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery. The project was initially developed as a series, but it’s being reworked for a feature presentation.
Star Trek: Section 31 finds Emperor Philippa Georgiou joining a secret division of Starfleet charged with protecting the United Federation of Planets. In addition to looking after the Ufp, Yeoh’s character will explore the sins of her past, confronting her journey in ways she could not have anticipated. Production is kicking off later this year courtesy of CBS Studios.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” Yeoh said about returning to the Star Trek Universe. “Section 31 has been near...
Star Trek: Section 31 finds Emperor Philippa Georgiou joining a secret division of Starfleet charged with protecting the United Federation of Planets. In addition to looking after the Ufp, Yeoh’s character will explore the sins of her past, confronting her journey in ways she could not have anticipated. Production is kicking off later this year courtesy of CBS Studios.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” Yeoh said about returning to the Star Trek Universe. “Section 31 has been near...
- 4/18/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It's been a long time coming, but after years of rumors and false starts, one of the most highly-demanded "Star Trek" spinoffs is now set to become a reality ... but not quite as fans originally expected it.
Michelle Yeoh's Philippa Georgiou has long been the subject of reports that Paramount would be moving forward with a spin-off series focused on Section 31, the dark side of Starfleet dedicated to black ops and other morally dubious ventures that the shining light of exploration and pacifism could never be publicly involved with. Throughout the course of the "Star Trek: Discovery" streaming series, interest in a Georgiou-centric standalone show grew louder and louder, to the point that news first broke back in 2018 that the studio was, in fact, moving forward with the spin-off. Despite a subsequent update the next year, it eventually became clear that the project wasn't exactly a priority anymore.
Michelle Yeoh's Philippa Georgiou has long been the subject of reports that Paramount would be moving forward with a spin-off series focused on Section 31, the dark side of Starfleet dedicated to black ops and other morally dubious ventures that the shining light of exploration and pacifism could never be publicly involved with. Throughout the course of the "Star Trek: Discovery" streaming series, interest in a Georgiou-centric standalone show grew louder and louder, to the point that news first broke back in 2018 that the studio was, in fact, moving forward with the spin-off. Despite a subsequent update the next year, it eventually became clear that the project wasn't exactly a priority anymore.
- 4/18/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
This year’s Best Actress winner at the Academy Awards, Michelle Yeoh, has announced the first project of her post-Oscar career. She is going back to the future, reprising her role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou in “Star Trek: Section 31,” which a press release described as an Original Movie Event for Paramount +.
This is the first such project for the streamer that has multiple “Trek” properties going at different points in the timeline, like “Star Trek: Picard,” which brought back old favorites played by Sir Patrick Stewart, and Jonathan Frakes, “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” an “adult” animation from “Rick and Morty” alum Mike McMahan, and an “Original Series”-style prequel, “Strange New Worlds,” starring Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, and Celia Rose Gooding.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my ‘Star Trek’ family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” Yeoh said in the statement. “Section 31 has been...
This is the first such project for the streamer that has multiple “Trek” properties going at different points in the timeline, like “Star Trek: Picard,” which brought back old favorites played by Sir Patrick Stewart, and Jonathan Frakes, “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” an “adult” animation from “Rick and Morty” alum Mike McMahan, and an “Original Series”-style prequel, “Strange New Worlds,” starring Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, and Celia Rose Gooding.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my ‘Star Trek’ family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” Yeoh said in the statement. “Section 31 has been...
- 4/18/2023
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Paramount+ is officially moving forward on a “Star Trek: Section 31” project starring Michelle Yeoh, but it will now be an event film instead of a series, Variety has learned.
It was first reported that a Section 31 series with Yeoh was in development back in 2019. In the film, Yeoh will reprise the role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou, whom she began playing during Season 1 of “Star Trek: Discovery.”
Per the official logline, “Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.” Rumors of a Yeoh-led Section 31 project began upon the conclusion of Season 1 of “Discovery,” after a deleted scene revealed Georgiou being approached by a member of the shadowy intelligence organization on the Klingon homeworld.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my ‘Star Trek’ family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,...
It was first reported that a Section 31 series with Yeoh was in development back in 2019. In the film, Yeoh will reprise the role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou, whom she began playing during Season 1 of “Star Trek: Discovery.”
Per the official logline, “Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.” Rumors of a Yeoh-led Section 31 project began upon the conclusion of Season 1 of “Discovery,” after a deleted scene revealed Georgiou being approached by a member of the shadowy intelligence organization on the Klingon homeworld.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my ‘Star Trek’ family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Star Trek: Section 31 is finally happening, but not as a series (at least, not yet).
Paramount+ has ordered Section 31 as an original movie, with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh set to reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, a character she played in Star Trek: Discovery.
In the film, Georgiou “joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.” The project will be written by Craig Sweeny and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, both Discovery veterans.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” said Yeoh. “Section 31 has been near and dear to my heart since I began the journey of playing Philippa all the way back when this new golden age of Star Trek launched. To see her finally get her moment is a dream...
Paramount+ has ordered Section 31 as an original movie, with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh set to reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, a character she played in Star Trek: Discovery.
In the film, Georgiou “joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.” The project will be written by Craig Sweeny and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, both Discovery veterans.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” said Yeoh. “Section 31 has been near and dear to my heart since I began the journey of playing Philippa all the way back when this new golden age of Star Trek launched. To see her finally get her moment is a dream...
- 4/18/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh is officially returning to Starfleet.
Paramount+ has greenlit Star Trek: Section 31, an original movie for the streamer. Yeoh will reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, a character she first played in Star Trek: Discovery‘s first season.
Deadline first revealed that Yeoh was in talks for the project in 2018 and it was later confirmed in 2019 that it was in development as a series at CBS All Access. It will now be retooled as a streaming movie.
In Section 31, Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets. But she also faces the sins of her past.
Production on the movie from CBS Studios will begin later this year.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” said Yeoh. “Section 31 has been near and...
Paramount+ has greenlit Star Trek: Section 31, an original movie for the streamer. Yeoh will reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, a character she first played in Star Trek: Discovery‘s first season.
Deadline first revealed that Yeoh was in talks for the project in 2018 and it was later confirmed in 2019 that it was in development as a series at CBS All Access. It will now be retooled as a streaming movie.
In Section 31, Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets. But she also faces the sins of her past.
Production on the movie from CBS Studios will begin later this year.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” said Yeoh. “Section 31 has been near and...
- 4/18/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
“Star Trek: Discovery” is blasting off for one last adventure.
The Paramount+ series, which is led by Sonequa Martin-Green, will officially end with the upcoming fifth and final season in early 2024, it was announced Thursday. Discovery kick-started the current era of the “Star Trek” TV universe across the Paramount family, and there are plans to celebrate the series with celebrations and appearances worldwide over the coming year.
The final season will find Captain Michael Burnham (Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well — dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
The ensemble includes Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz,...
The Paramount+ series, which is led by Sonequa Martin-Green, will officially end with the upcoming fifth and final season in early 2024, it was announced Thursday. Discovery kick-started the current era of the “Star Trek” TV universe across the Paramount family, and there are plans to celebrate the series with celebrations and appearances worldwide over the coming year.
The final season will find Captain Michael Burnham (Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well — dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
The ensemble includes Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham of the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Discovery. Photo Cr: Brendan Meadows/Paramount+ ©2021 ViacomCBS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Paramount+ has announced that one of the service’s longest-running original drama series Star Trek: Discovery will conclude with its upcoming fifth season in early 2024. The series first premiered in 2017 and heralded the return of scripted “Star Trek” television series. Leading up to the final season, Paramount+ will honor Star Trek: Discovery’s legacy and groundbreaking storytelling over its last four seasons with year-long celebrations and appearances at key events in markets around the world. “Star Trek: Discovery is a perennial favorite on the service, near and dear to the hearts of legions of ‘Star Trek’ fans as well as all of us here at Paramount+,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer at Paramount Streaming. “The series and its incredible cast and creatives ushered in a new era...
- 3/3/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Doug Jones, Sonequa Martin-Green, Chelah Horsdal, and Hiro Kanagawa in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ (Photo Cr: Marni Grossman / Paramount+ © 2021 CBS Interactive)
Star Trek: Discovery will finish up its incredible run on Paramount+ with season five. The streaming service confirmed the popular sci-fi drama is ending with the season five, which is scheduled to arrive in early 2024.
Paramount+ intends to celebrate the show’s run with special events planned throughout the year.
“Star Trek: Discovery is a perennial favorite on the service, near and dear to the hearts of legions of Star Trek fans as well as all of us here at Paramount+,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer at Paramount Streaming. “The series and its incredible cast and creatives ushered in a new era for Star Trek when it debuted over six years ago, embracing the future of streaming with serialized storytelling, bringing to life deep and complex characters that honor...
Star Trek: Discovery will finish up its incredible run on Paramount+ with season five. The streaming service confirmed the popular sci-fi drama is ending with the season five, which is scheduled to arrive in early 2024.
Paramount+ intends to celebrate the show’s run with special events planned throughout the year.
“Star Trek: Discovery is a perennial favorite on the service, near and dear to the hearts of legions of Star Trek fans as well as all of us here at Paramount+,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer at Paramount Streaming. “The series and its incredible cast and creatives ushered in a new era for Star Trek when it debuted over six years ago, embracing the future of streaming with serialized storytelling, bringing to life deep and complex characters that honor...
- 3/2/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Star Trek universe is slowing down at Paramount+.
The streaming service announced Thursday that Star Trek: Discovery will end with its fifth season.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, additional filming will help craft a proper conclusion for the now-final season.
The news is somewhat surprising, especially when you consider that it wasn't always planned to be the end.
Hopefully, the fans who have spent five seasons watching the series will get a conclusive ending.
"When we first started talking about the return of Star Trek eight years ago, we never could have imagined the indelible impact Star Trek: Discovery would have," said David Stapf, president of CBS Studios.
"The series brought back a beloved global franchise, and just like its predecessors Discovery honored Star Trek's legacy of 'infinite diversity in infinite combinations,' representing the best of what we could be as humans when we celebrate our differences.
The streaming service announced Thursday that Star Trek: Discovery will end with its fifth season.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, additional filming will help craft a proper conclusion for the now-final season.
The news is somewhat surprising, especially when you consider that it wasn't always planned to be the end.
Hopefully, the fans who have spent five seasons watching the series will get a conclusive ending.
"When we first started talking about the return of Star Trek eight years ago, we never could have imagined the indelible impact Star Trek: Discovery would have," said David Stapf, president of CBS Studios.
"The series brought back a beloved global franchise, and just like its predecessors Discovery honored Star Trek's legacy of 'infinite diversity in infinite combinations,' representing the best of what we could be as humans when we celebrate our differences.
- 3/2/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Star Trek: Discovery” will end with the upcoming fifth season, which will premiere sometime in early 2024, Paramount said Thursday. Principal filming has been mostly completed, with additional shooting set to take place later, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.
Leading up to the final season, Paramount+ will honor “Discovery’s” legacy with yearlong celebrations and appearances at key events in markets around the world.
“‘Star Trek: Discovery’ is a perennial favorite on the service, near and dear to the hearts of legions of ‘Star Trek’ fans as well as all of us here at Paramount+,” Tanya Giles, chief programming officer at Paramount Streaming, said in a statement.
Giles continued, “The series and its incredible cast and creatives ushered in a new era for ‘Star Trek’ when it debuted over six years ago, embracing the future of streaming with serialized storytelling, bringing to life deep and complex characters that honor Gene Roddenberry...
Leading up to the final season, Paramount+ will honor “Discovery’s” legacy with yearlong celebrations and appearances at key events in markets around the world.
“‘Star Trek: Discovery’ is a perennial favorite on the service, near and dear to the hearts of legions of ‘Star Trek’ fans as well as all of us here at Paramount+,” Tanya Giles, chief programming officer at Paramount Streaming, said in a statement.
Giles continued, “The series and its incredible cast and creatives ushered in a new era for ‘Star Trek’ when it debuted over six years ago, embracing the future of streaming with serialized storytelling, bringing to life deep and complex characters that honor Gene Roddenberry...
- 3/2/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
“Star Trek: Discovery” will end with the upcoming Season 5 at Paramount+, Variety has learned. In addition, the fifth and final season will now debut in early 2024 as opposed to this year as originally thought.
Filming is mostly complete on Season 5, but according to an individual with knowledge of the situation, there will be some additional filming that has yet to take place. In addition, Paramount is planning to send the show off in style, with events planned in certain key markets throughout the year leading up to the final season’s release. Further details will be released at a later date.
“I can hardly believe that this mind-blowing journey with ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ is ending,” said series star and producer Sonequa Martin-Green. “I’m astoundingly blessed by God to have played Captain Michael Burnham and to have taken part in a legacy alongside an extraordinary cast, phenomenal crew and remarkable writing team.
Filming is mostly complete on Season 5, but according to an individual with knowledge of the situation, there will be some additional filming that has yet to take place. In addition, Paramount is planning to send the show off in style, with events planned in certain key markets throughout the year leading up to the final season’s release. Further details will be released at a later date.
“I can hardly believe that this mind-blowing journey with ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ is ending,” said series star and producer Sonequa Martin-Green. “I’m astoundingly blessed by God to have played Captain Michael Burnham and to have taken part in a legacy alongside an extraordinary cast, phenomenal crew and remarkable writing team.
- 3/2/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Star Trek: Discovery is coming to end.
The Paramount+ sci-fi drama will embark on its final voyage with its upcoming fifth season.
Sources say principal filming of the season is mostly complete. But with this move to end the show, there will be additional filming to help craft a conclusion for the series. The fifth and final season will premiere in early 2024.
Launched in 2017, Discovery is credited with successfully launching a new era of Trek TV. The series, starring Sonequa Martin-Green, was heralded as the first Trek show headed by a Black female lead, plus marked other firsts along the way in Lgbtqia+ representation, as well as pioneered a more serialized storytelling format for the 50-year-old franchise. Discovery also helped launch CBS’ streaming service (then called CBS All Access) and currently stands as Paramount+’s longest-running drama. The success of Discovery led to a multitude of other Trek projects being developed,...
The Paramount+ sci-fi drama will embark on its final voyage with its upcoming fifth season.
Sources say principal filming of the season is mostly complete. But with this move to end the show, there will be additional filming to help craft a conclusion for the series. The fifth and final season will premiere in early 2024.
Launched in 2017, Discovery is credited with successfully launching a new era of Trek TV. The series, starring Sonequa Martin-Green, was heralded as the first Trek show headed by a Black female lead, plus marked other firsts along the way in Lgbtqia+ representation, as well as pioneered a more serialized storytelling format for the 50-year-old franchise. Discovery also helped launch CBS’ streaming service (then called CBS All Access) and currently stands as Paramount+’s longest-running drama. The success of Discovery led to a multitude of other Trek projects being developed,...
- 3/2/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Never a dull moment,” proclaims Star Trek: Discovery’s Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) in the just released trailer for the upcoming fifth season of the Paramount+ series.
Revealed today at the Discovery panel at New York Comic Con, the peek at the 2023 premiering fifth season pushes the final frontier of the Gene Roddenberry created franchise even further – as you can see in the video below:
Portraying the first Black female Star Trek Captain, a virtual Martin-Green was joined Saturday in the Big Apple by co-stars Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz, plus executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Rod Roddenberry and Michelle Paradise . As well as discussing Discovery’s trajectory over the years since its 2017 debut, the group also had some new additions to announce.
The Umbrella Academy and Hard Core Logo vet Callum Keith Rennie, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alum Eve Harlow and Shadowhunters’ star Elias Toufexis are all on board for...
Revealed today at the Discovery panel at New York Comic Con, the peek at the 2023 premiering fifth season pushes the final frontier of the Gene Roddenberry created franchise even further – as you can see in the video below:
Portraying the first Black female Star Trek Captain, a virtual Martin-Green was joined Saturday in the Big Apple by co-stars Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz, plus executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Rod Roddenberry and Michelle Paradise . As well as discussing Discovery’s trajectory over the years since its 2017 debut, the group also had some new additions to announce.
The Umbrella Academy and Hard Core Logo vet Callum Keith Rennie, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alum Eve Harlow and Shadowhunters’ star Elias Toufexis are all on board for...
- 10/8/2022
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Verve has made several key promotions this week across the motion picture and television literary teams with Partners Felicia Prinz and Chris Noriega being upped to Co-Heads overseeing the Television Literary Team, Parker Davis and Liz Parker will assume the Co-Head mantle of the Motion Picture Literary Team, and Tyler Reynolds has been promoted to head the Television Director Team. Reynolds will report to Prinz and Noriega. In these newly created positions, Prinz, Noriega, Davis, Parker, and Reynolds will be responsible for the day-to-day management of their respective teams while working alongside the Partnership to streamline decision making, communication and to provide strategic support.
“As Verve continues to scale, we realize that empowering our valuable colleagues is the best way to maintain our unique work culture while providing the best creative representation in the business,” said the Partnership. “Felicia, Chris, Parker, Liz, and Tyler are highly respected by their colleagues,...
“As Verve continues to scale, we realize that empowering our valuable colleagues is the best way to maintain our unique work culture while providing the best creative representation in the business,” said the Partnership. “Felicia, Chris, Parker, Liz, and Tyler are highly respected by their colleagues,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
"Star Trek: Discovery" ended its fourth season back in March, wrapping up a story that involved a mysterious, destructive spatial phenomenon called simply the Dark Matter Anomaly, or Dma. After a good deal of galactic investigation, the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery found that the Dma was created by an outside, non-humanoid, non-verbal alien species called Species 10-c. Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) eventually learned that Species 10-c created the Dma as a means to power a protective supra-shield it had made for itself. They didn't realize the destructive power the Dma had.
At the beginning of season three, the premise of "Discovery" changed. It was no longer set in the decade before the events of the original 1966 series, but was thrown nearly a millennium into the future to see what the Federation looked like after a galaxy-wide cataclysm robbed the organization of its typically-trusted diplomatic clout. Season five...
At the beginning of season three, the premise of "Discovery" changed. It was no longer set in the decade before the events of the original 1966 series, but was thrown nearly a millennium into the future to see what the Federation looked like after a galaxy-wide cataclysm robbed the organization of its typically-trusted diplomatic clout. Season five...
- 9/2/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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