There's a lot of speculation of a Vulcan connection surrounding Star Trek Discovery's lead character Michael Burnham. In the trailer, it appears as if a young Burnham is raised on Vulcan. But it goes beyond those 'on point' eyebrows and pixie haircut.
In the trailer Burnham seems to talk with a Vulcan inflection at times. But she also shows emotion backing up speculation that she could be human, raised by Vulcans.
But as I lay awake last night considering all the possibilities, a theory of my own popped into my head. To use our new favourite meme:
Yes I know we've … Continue Reading ››
Star Trek Discovery Trailer Reaction
Star Trek Discovery's 1st Trailer has finally arrived and here is Trekkie Girl Sam's reaction!
Trailer Reaction
What an evening! I had been watching the Twitter feeds all night. Upon hearing that Les Moonves (CBS CEO) explain that some "short clips" would air, I presumed there would be a planned release from Star Trek/CBS whereby all social media channels would drop the clip at the time of the Upfronts to avoid crappy leaks. Unfortunately crappy leaks happened. I shouldn't have looked, but I'm only human! But in case you've been living under a rock, here's the actual trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dxe_ugmIVM Here's my reaction, it's extra authentic as I failed to hit pause on the record!: https://youtu.be/yG3jb5WFQ1U BTW that was a highly emotional response for a Brit! Everything about this is impeccably Star Trek. It truly feels like Star Trek is back, but new. I hate, hate, hate to use this term but 'as a woman' it feels even more like my Star Trek. Even though Star Trek has had … Continue Reading ››Why Star Trek and it’s Fans will be different in 2017. And how we will adapt.
There's an internet meme doing the circuits that beautifully demonstrates the impact that 2016 has had on the many of us. 2016 has been one for the history books in both regards to current affairs and Star Trek.
Let us focus on Trek. The TL;DR is a mixed bag, mostly epic. The year began with the best announcement ever. A new Star Trek series announced, Star Trek Beyond was released, the tragic passing of Anton Yelchin and a global celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary.
For us, our love of Star Trek has taken us to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Birmingham, met more friends, old and new and sparked that feeling of 'newness' regarding Star Trek that is reminiscent of the 1990's.
But Star Trek is all about looking forward.
Here's what we think will make Star Trek and it's fandom feel different from it's previous incarnations;
Social Media
Star Trek Enterprise ended before Facebook and … Continue Reading ››
tlhIngan maH!
Star Trek Discovery's latest casting - three Klingons - gives us the impression that there is a helluva story arc in development.
We welcome all the new additions to our Trekkie collective! The new cast must all be looking at there twitter notifications and it looks like this....
In addition to Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp and Michelle Yeoh who were announced recently, yesterday Chris Obi, Shazad Latif and Mary Chieffo were also added to the lineup. For character info and bio's see the Startrek.com article.
The bit that intrigues us is the Klingon wording on the image.
We took straight to deciphering it but it's been more tricky than anticipated. Some bits are straight forward however the font looks new so there's an element of interpretation.
Over the five hours we spent picking it apart (and searching the house/garage/loft for the Klingon dictionary) we … Continue Reading ››
Star Trek Discovery – Timeline revealed, Who we hope to see…
At the Television Critics Press Association Press tour (we don't know what that is either!) Bryan Fuller spilled some goodies about the new Star Trek series Discovery.
If you haven't read all about it, check out this article from Variety who were reporting live from the event. Then come back whilst I speculate with my thoughts!
Here's a cheat sheet of the news thanks to Screen Junkies.
Just as a caveat to the above, I can't find any direct source that states the series will be set in the Klingon Wars. It's probably a good guess as a lot of events have been ruled out such as the Romulan war (Battle of Axanar) and The Kobayashi Maru. Bryan Fuller did mention Amanda Grayson too but it didn't read as definite that her character is included.
Whilst in Vegas, Carole and I spent a lot of time speculating with others … Continue Reading ››
Star Trek Las Vegas Pt 2
‘Klingon Karaoke’ on Thursday night we enjoyed listening to fans with incredible voices (and signing credentials to back them up) wow those of us mingling on the dance floor.
When Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating and Chris Doohan took to the stage, the audience were in hysterics.
Then there’s the regulars who’s antics fill us casual attendees feed each August. Seeing the famous ‘Eric Allan Hall’ sing was a real treat. Eric is such a good Data cosplayer we can't say for sure that he isn't a Soong Android.
Friday
The day started by buying more MAC for Star Trek (we know, we don’t need to even insert the Picard face palming meme because you’re already imagining it!)
Star Trek.com presented the 'Missing footage panel' with Roger Lay Jr (Producer), and the production team Michael and Denise Okuda, Phil Bishop, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth. This was a panel we were very much … Continue Reading ››
USS Discovery Revealed
In case you missed it, Bryan Fuller (Star Trek's new showrunner and our new cult leader) revealed the title of the New Star Trek Series; Star Trek Discovery (or STD as it will never be referred too).
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The teaser showed us a brief reveal of the USS Discovery. The reaction has been as divisive as Brexit and much like our recent political drama there has already been some backtracking with execs stating that 'its not a final design'.
We have been asked by many for our opinion so here is what we think. Overall, we like it! Its design resembles a Starfleet insignia from underneath, but it is also somewhat reminiscent of a TOS era Romulan Bird of Prey. A clue to its era perhaps?
Ok, so it doesn't have the sleek, sexiness of an Enterprise. But that is fine with us. Maybe it's not supposed too. It's … Continue Reading ››
New Star Trek Series to air on Netflix UK
We love it when StarTrek.com tweet something at 2pm. It probably means they want maximum viewing across all timezones! And today was no exception. Another trickle of information about the new Star Trek Series.
From this press release we can deduce that Neelix Netflix will be the home of the New Series here in the UK (and 187 other countries not including US and Canada who are special) YESSS!!
You'll also have noticed that all series including the animated series have returned to Netflix and as a consequence, our boxsets have returned back to the loft.
Each episode will be shown on Netflix within 24 hours of airing in the United States.
For more info, including the special arrangements for America and Canada check out the news from Star Trek
If you haven't read it already, check out our speculationspeculationspeculation regarding the series
Engage: The Official Star Trek Podcast
Proving that Star Trek is more relevant and cooler than ever, it's getting its own Podcast! Hosted by the amazing Jordan Hoffman (UK'ers will remember him as the entertaining panel MC at Destination Star Trek 3) he is known as a film critic, writer of One Trek Mind and general Star Trek commentator favourite.
An introductory episode is already online available on iTunes and Play.it where Jordan provides a synopsis of what to expect. From listening to it, there is an emphasis on encouraging new fans into our collective. Which is fantastic because as a group, as podcasters and bloggers we can be accused of being too insular.
We congratulate each other on in-jokes and obscure references and without intending this could be off-putting to people wanting to join the series as such a late time.
This is where we must confess, we don't really listen to podcasts. We … Continue Reading ››
New series teaser
Did you see it? The 'teaser' for the 2017 Star Trek series?
Show runner (translation: our latest victim to twitter stalking) posted this 'teaser' for the 'teaser'. Hinting that it may contain Easter Eggs.
So we have gone looking for them! First thoughts; Fast zoom past Earth and the moon to signify 'we're going to be exploring the further reaches of our galaxy?' The Nebula is reminiscent of the one at the end of Voyager's opening credits? Also note news story from this week that Star Trek Voyager novelist Kirsten Beyer has joined the writing staff. Then this happened: It HAS to be Praxis right? As for this, initial thoughts are Romulus which … Continue Reading ››WARNING: MAY CONTAIN EASTER EGGS - #StarTrek Television Logo and First Look Teaser Revealed https://t.co/sNRy82QpMS
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) May 18, 2016