All posts tagged 'Star Trek: Discovery'

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Adds Rainn Wilson As Harcourt Fenton Mudd

By Patrick Munn | March 31, 2017 - 10:39 pm | No Comments

CBS is bringing back another fan favourite character from the original Star Trek series for upcoming franchise entry Star Trek: Discovery. The Office and Backstrom star Rainn Wilson has been tapped for a guest starring role in the new Trek series as intergalactic criminal Harcourt Fenton "Harry" Mudd, TVWise has learned.

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Adds James Frain As Spock’s Father, Premiere Date Pushed Until Later In 2017

By Patrick Munn | January 19, 2017 - 12:13 pm | 1 Comment

CBS All Access is establishing a firmer link between Star Trek: Discovery and The Original Series. The nascent streaming service has announced that they have tapped James Frain to play the recurring role of Sarek, the famed father of Spock. Additionally, while production on the series is on-track to begin next week in Toronto, Canada under new showrunners Gretchen J. Berg and Aaron Harberts, the release window has once again slipped.

CBS All Access Pushes ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Premiere At Bryan Fuller’s Request

By Patrick Munn | September 14, 2016 - 10:37 pm | No Comments

At the request of Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman, CBS's streaming service CBS All Access has pushed the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery from January to May 2017. In keeping with the previous roll-out plans, the series premiere will now air on the CBS network during the May sweeps, before it shifts to CBS All Access for the remainder of its 13 episode first season.

Bryan Fuller’s ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ To Be Set In Prime Universe, Ten Years Prior To ‘The Original Series’

By Patrick Munn | August 11, 2016 - 1:29 am | No Comments

After months of deafening silence, Bryan Fuller, speaking at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, has revealed the first solid details about Star Trek: Discovery.

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ To Feature Female Lead

By Patrick Munn | August 11, 2016 - 12:55 am | No Comments

Bryan Fuller is going in a different direction for Star Trek: Discovery. Sources have confirmed to TVWise that the showrunner is looking to cast a female in the lead role of his rebooted Star Trek series. Fuller is expected to reveal more details later today when he speaks at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour

CBS Sets Official Title For ‘Star Trek’ Series, Releases First Look At New Ship

By Patrick Munn | July 24, 2016 - 11:40 am | No Comments

CBS has set an official title for their upcoming Star Trek TV series. The new 13 episode series, from showrunner Bryan Fuller and CBS Television Studios, will be titled Star Trek: Discovery, it was announced yesterday at San Diego Comic Con during the Star Trek 50th Anniversary Panel. Beyond revealing the title, CBS has also released a first look image of the new ship, as well as a short teaser trailer showing the 'test flight' of the USS Discovery.

CBS All Access’ ‘Star Trek’ Series Adds David Semel As Director & Executive Producer

By Patrick Munn | July 22, 2016 - 6:09 pm | No Comments

CBS has tapped David Semel to serve as a director and executive producer on the new Star Trek TV series, which is set to enter production in September in Toronto for a January 2017 premiere.

It’s Official: Netflix UK Takes Exclusive Rights To New ‘Star Trek’ Series

By Patrick Munn | July 18, 2016 - 2:08 pm | 1 Comment

Netflix has acquired the exclusive UK rights to CBS All Access' new Star Trek series, from CBS Television Studios and Bryan Fuller, after striking a wide-ranging deal with international distributor CBS Studios International, TVWise has learned. Episodes will be available to stream on Netflix UK less than 24 hours after they air in the United States.