Is the world ready for another Star Trek TV show? To be honest, we feel skeptical. In theory, it's a good idea -- after all, the previous five shows (plus one animated series) have been uber-successful, and there's no immediate reason to assume that a sixth would be a disaster. Not to mention the fact that the upcoming film release with a younger, sexier cast could potentially set the stage for a younger, sexier show...
At least, that what James Hibberd hypothesizes. Through tenuous, yet oddly compelling logic, he has us pretty well convinced that a new TV installment is not only possible, but damn near likely...
>> Paramount’s twentysomethings-in-Starfleet "Star Trek" movie relaunch is coming in May (see the most recent trailer below).
>> CBS Corp. holds the "Trek" TV rights.
>> CBS also co-owns twentysomethings-in-unhealthy-relationships network the CW, whose forebear UPN aired the last two "Trek" series (“Enterprise” and “Voyager”).
>> The "Trek" revamp is directed by J.J. Abrams, who knows a thing or two about creating hit TV shows (“Lost,” “Fringe”). (Live Feed)
Granted, most of his points present evidence that is purely circumstantial, and wouldn't hold up in a court of law, but still he makes good sense doesn't he? Maybe, we're just enamored by the idea of a J.J. Abrams/Bryan Fuller collabo on a CW Smallville-esque prequel Star Trek series. That said, what if it turned out like the 90210 reboot? Hence the skepticism. Any thoughts?
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