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Battlestar Galactica Returns to Streaming as May 1 Marks a New Viewing Window
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (270+ words) On May 1, the modern remake returns with a clear split. Paramount+ will carry seasons one through four, the miniseries, The Plan, and the first season of Caprica. Pluto TV will carry most of that lineup too, but not Caprica. Pluto…...
Star Trek: The Next Generation Stuns in the Story That Changed TV Forever
2+ week, 4+ day ago (233+ words) The Borg's role in the story raised the stakes beyond one captain or one ship. It became a test of control, identity, and what it means to lose both. The result was not just a memorable television ending, but a…...
Star Trek: The Next Generation and the 2-Hour Studio Demand That Created Q
2+ week, 4+ day ago (620+ words) Star Trek: The Next Generation began with a production compromise that changed the franchise's future in a way few viewers could have predicted. When the two-hour pilot "Encounter at Farpoint" first aired in September 1987, it introduced Q as a mischievous,…...
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Cancellation Exposes 2 Fronts: Online Negativity And Fan Solidarity
2+ week, 4+ day ago (311+ words) Brooks drew a sharp line between criticism and contempt. She said fans who dislike something should be willing to explain why, rather than reducing the conversation to broad hostility. That distinction matters because it points to a larger issue facing…...
Facebook Deletes Page Following William Shatner's Criticism of AI-Generated Fake News
2+ week, 6+ day ago (247+ words) Action was taken by Facebook against a page disseminating AI-generated misinformation after actor William Shatner expressed his concerns publicly. The renowned Star Trek star warned his followers about false news stories regarding his health circulating on Meta's social media platform....
Andy Weir Apologizes to Alex Kurtzman After Podcast Remarks " What This Reveals About Fandom and Franchise Pitching
3+ week, 2+ day ago (196+ words) The author andy weir has publicly apologized to Star Trek executive producer Alex Kurtzman after comments he made on a podcast criticized recent Star Trek series and disclosed a failed pitch to the franchise. The apology, framed as an open…...
Andy Weir Apologizes to Alex Kurtzman for Criticizing "Star Trek" Series
3+ week, 3+ day ago (215+ words) Author Andy Weir has publicly apologized to Alex Kurtzman following comments he made about the recent Star Trek shows. Weir's remarks surfaced after a podcast appearance, where he critiqued Paramount+'s Star Trek offerings. After his comments gained attention, Weir…...
Andy Weir Apologizes to "Star Trek" for Criticizing Shows
3+ week, 3+ day ago (268+ words) Andy Weir, known for his bestselling novel "Project Hail Mary," recently made headlines for his critical remarks on various "Star Trek" series. During an episode of the podcast "Critical Drinking," Weir expressed his opinions on Paramount Plus+s offerings in…...
Andy Weir Apologizes Amid Backlash Over "Star Trek" Comment
3+ week, 3+ day ago (367+ words) Author Andy Weir has found himself at the center of controversy after making disparaging comments about the current state of the Star Trek franchise. Following his remarks on the Critical Drinker podcast, which included a critical assessment of the franchise's…...
Andy Weir Criticizes Modern "Star Trek" After Paramount Rejects His Pitch
3+ week, 3+ day ago (360+ words) Andy Weir, the acclaimed author known for his bestselling novel "Project Hail Mary," has recently criticized the direction of modern "Star Trek." Despite his successful track record, Paramount decided against his pitch for a new series within the franchise. This…...