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Strange Old Worlds
I can't remember any Star Trek announcement of the past two decades that was so well-received in the fan community as the one of Strange New Worlds, the Discovery spin-off series with Captain Pike (Anson Mount), Spock (Ethan Peck) and Number One (Rebecca Romijn).
As much as I personally hate the prospect that the reckless reboot of Star Trek continues, Strange New Worlds (SNW) is proof that the people at CBS are listening to the fans, and willing to revise some of their errors they made with Discovery and, to lesser extent, with Picard:
- Like TOS end every other classic Star Trek series, SNW is going to be episodic again. This is a clear departure from the heavily serialized concept of DIS and PIC, which at the time these two were announced was deemed the only way to produce a "modern" TV series.
- As per Akiva Goldsman's affirmations, the new show is "going to try to harken back to some classical Trek values, to be optimistic." This is an implicit confession that these values were not present or not perceptible enough in Discovery and Picard.
- The example of Captain Pike and his classic virtues illustrates what is wrong with the "edgy" characters of Discovery, most of whom are eccentric, obstinate, deceitful or otherwise unlikable - and simply not Trek-like. The moment Pike comes aboard in DIS: "Brother", it is obvious he is designed as the savior of Discovery, and is well-received by fans and "haters" of the show alike.
On the downside, SNW will be the creatively most limited Star Trek series ever produced. It will have the reboot look and the anachronistic technology of Discovery (at least the one whose existence Starfleet doesn't lie about). It will feature the characters of Pike, Spock and Number One we already know. It will have to fit into the barely eight years from Discovery to the Kirk era. This does not sound at all like the premise Star Trek needs to boldly go and explore strange new worlds (at least not without giving rise to even more major continuity errors).
In this regard, SNW is the logical culmination of a trend. For some reason the producers of new Star Trek are obsessed with "going back to the roots", with reducing the complex universe to a very simple formula and with focusing on known characters from the TOS era.
- Abrams did it in "Star Trek (2009)" with the formula "Star Trek = Kirk + Spock + Enterprise". An alliance forged by destiny in this alternate universe, and against all logic.
- All Star Trek movies of the past 20 years did it by designing a villain similar to, or even identical to Khan, because "Star Trek movie = fight against a villain who wants to destroy the Enterprise, Earth or the galaxy" and "ultimate Star Trek villain = Khan".
- Discovery initially tried something new and brutally anti-nostalgic, I'll give them that. The story would have worked infinitely better in the far future and with a race other than the Klingons, but it was forcibly squeezed in the pre-TOS era, with the only benefit that it could use the punchline "Back to the roots, before Kirk, etc.". When the series went downhill, it was decided to throw in the usual high dose of token nostalgia, because "Star Trek before Kirk = Pike + Spock + Enterprise", which now becomes the premise of SNW.
The people at CBS fail to see Star Trek as a whole, as a universe that has a future and not just a past, that waits to be further explored. Picard is a small step in the right direction but it too lives too much in the past. Strange New Worlds may become a success because of its likable characters and the return to classic values. But it is further sad proof that the Star Trek Universe has become a canvas that no one wants to extend anymore, and that simply gets painted over.
Bernd Schneider
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Several more article updates, mostly to TNG season 2 observations, such as in "Time Squared" and in "The Icarus Factor".18 Apr 2021
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There are several new findings in the rearranged article on Re-Used Props - Stationary Consoles. Thanks to Tadeo D'Oria! See also his recent reconstruction of the Enterprise-C bridge.11 Apr 2021
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While I have to postpone any new features, there are small updates to many articles, such as to the observations in "Contagion" and in "The Royale", the Starfleet Buildings in San Francisco, The Evolution of the Starfleet Medical Emblem, Classical Music in Star Trek and several more.04 Apr 2021
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Cordial thanks to the many people who wished me a speedy recovery! Well, it's going slowly. The right humeral head was smashed and had to be replaced with a prosthesis, leaving the upper arm stiff and weak for now. I can take care of small updates and corrections to the site. I read all feedback but please don't expect a reply.21 Mar 2021
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Just a note that I'm recovering from a severe injury. There will be no site updates and no replies to inquiries for at least six weeks.14 Feb 2021
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Here are the promised Lower Decks Starfleet & Federation Ship Classes.28 Jan 2021
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The starships that appear in Lower Decks will be integrated in the "Animated" category of EAS (for reasons I may explain later in more detail). Here are the Lower Decks Alien Ship Classes (and some other alien vehicles). The Federation ships will follow shortly.26 Jan 2021
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Star Trek: Lower Decks should be available for streaming in many countries today. Without much ado, here are my reviews of all ten episodes of the first season of the new animated series.22 Jan 2021
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The third season of Star Trek Discovery concludes with an exciting but overall rather average episode, whose main purpose was to tie up some loose ends. Here is my review of DIS: "That Hope Is You, Part 2".08 Jan 2021
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As the Discovery is in the hands of the Emerald Chain, Michael Burnham struggles to regain control of the ship. But Osyraa comes up with a surprising proposal. Peace to the galaxy? Read my review of DIS: "There Is A Tide".01 Jan 2021
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11 Apr 2021
Some great finds. Now, the background wall from -Okana actually doesn’t look primitive to me. Toothpaste caps and pill bottle tops would have worked. Now—were those plastic pallets? I think those have been used...
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10 Apr 2021
They might want to rethink their upcoming movie release date of June 9, 2023, considering that the "infamous" Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was released on that day in 1989. (Although, I like Star Trek V. I can buy Spock having a half-brother better than I can buy him having an adopted sister. I also happen to like Sybok.)
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10 Apr 2021
Apparently he is given the First Contact Day announcement... :)
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05 Apr 2021
If the geography of the garden is unchanged, just it's location it might be understandable , especially if they were following the signs top the garden amongst all the other changed buildings. If your points of reference have also been moved but they all gel together, then you'd not know any difference.
It could also be that from just before DIS through to at least PIC the horseshoe was dug out and the garden relocated elsewhere, only to be restored at some time later... I am of course pardoning the lazy effects shot at this point ;)
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05 Apr 2021
That's possible. I would expect the script to call for a specific display but it may have been just fitting.
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05 Apr 2021
Tilly says it's "exactly where it's supposed to be" and Rhys adds that "we all stood in the same spot, 930 years apart". They wouldn't say that if someone had told them "Oh, the park and tree isn't where you were looking for it, but perhaps you can just pretend it's still the same."
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05 Apr 2021
The possible answer for the Academy Tree is that it may have been transplanted from it's former site at the academy when the horseshoe bay was reclaimed (as were perhaps all of the academy garden..?)
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05 Apr 2021
I just noticed that the opened tactical lcars, is actually the one from the Yamato earlier. See the scotch marks on it? That was from the Yamato set (not the one behind Varley). Probably was marked up for it and displayed but not shot and then used for this shot on the D
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RT @roddenberry: RT and wish @GeorgeTakei a very Happy 84th Birthday! May you continue to Live Long and Prosper, friend. Be sure to spread the love, and leave your Birthday wishes for George in the thread below. 👇🥳🖖 #roddenberry #HappyBirthdayGeorge20 Apr 2021
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RT @TrekMovie: Happy birthday to Herman Zimmerman, the Art Director and Production Designer who worked on #StarTrekTNG, #StarTrekDS9, #Enterprise, and 6 Trek movies. He co-designed some of Trek's most famous sets.19 Apr 2021
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More Observations Added: Several more article updates, mostly to TNG season 2 observations, such as in "Time Squared" and in "The Icarus Factor". https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/observations/theicarusfactor.htm18 Apr 2021
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RT @gaghyogi49: A brilliant article about all the Easter eggs in the #StarTrekPicard season 2 teaser trailer at @SPACEdotcom, referencing some of my tweets and featuring a shout-out to @eas_trek, too! :-) Looking forward to season 2 soo much, based on all the coolness in the teaser! 😊 https://twitter.com/SPACEdotcom/status/138249100110578483515 Apr 2021
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More Re-Used Consoles Identified: There are several new findings in the rearranged article on Re-Used Props - Stationary Consoles. Thanks to Tadeo D'Oria! See also his recent reconstruction of the Enterprise-C bridge. https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/inconsistencies/reused_props_consoles.htm11 Apr 2021
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Timeline - TNG Era (2364-2379)
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More Observations Added: Several more article updates, mostly to TNG season 2 observations, such as in "Time Squared" and in "The Icarus Factor". Observations about sets, props and visual effects in TNG: "The Icarus Factor"18 Apr 2021
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More Re-Used Consoles Identified: There are several new findings in the rearranged article on Re-Used Props - Stationary Consoles. Thanks to Tadeo D'Oria! See also his recent reconstruction of the Enterprise-C bridge. Consoles that serve different civilizations, in different parts of the galaxy, at different times11 Apr 2021
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Many Small Updates: While I have to postpone any new features, there are small updates to many articles, such as to the observations in "Contagion" and in "The Royale", the Starfleet Buildings in San Francisco, The Evolution of the Starfleet Medical Emblem, Classical Music in Star Trek and several more. Where Starfleet's buildings are located in and around San Francisco in the various episodes and movies04 Apr 2021
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Thanks for Your Get-Well Wishes: Cordial thanks to the many people who wished me a speedy recovery! Well, it's going slowly. The right humeral head was smashed and had to be replaced with a prosthesis, leaving the upper arm stiff and weak for now. I can take care of small updates and corrections to the site. I read all feedback but please don't expect a reply. Huge compendium on scientific, technical, artistic, social and philosophical aspects of Star Trek21 Mar 2021
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18 Apr 2021
https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/observations/theicarusfactor.htm
Several more article updates, mostly to TNG season 2 observations, such as in “Time Squared” and in “The Icarus Factor”.
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11 Apr 2021
https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/inconsistencies/reused_props_consoles.htm
There are several new findings in the rearranged article on Re-Used Props - Stationary Consoles. Thanks to Tadeo D'Oria! See also his recent reconstruction of the Enterprise-C bridge.
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04 Apr 2021
https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/inconsistencies/starfleet_buildings.htm#discovery
While I have to postpone any new features, there are small updates to many articles, such as to the observations in “Contagion” and in “The Royale”, the Starfleet Buildings in San Francisco, The Evolution of the Starfleet Medical Emblem, Classical Music in Star Trek and several more.
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22 Mar 2021
https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/#y
Cordial thanks to the many people who wished me a speedy recovery! Well, it’s going slowly. The right humeral head was smashed and had to be replaced with a prosthesis, leaving the upper arm stiff and weak for now. I can take care of small updates and corrections to the site. I read all feedback but please don’t expect a reply.
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14 Feb 2021
https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/#x
Just a note that I’m recovering from a severe injury. There will be no site updates and no replies to inquiries for at least six weeks.
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28 Jan 2021
https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/schematics/low_federation.htm
Here are the promised Lower Decks Starfleet & Federation Ship Classes.
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26 Jan 2021
https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/schematics/low_alien.htm
The starships that appear in Lower Decks will be integrated in the “Animated” category of EAS (for reasons I may explain later in more detail). Here are the Lower Decks Alien Ship Classes (and some other alien vehicles). The Federation ships will follow shortly.
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22 Jan 2021
https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/episodes/low1.htm#secondcontact
Star Trek: Lower Decks should be available for streaming in many countries today. Without much ado, here are my reviews of all ten episodes of the first season of the new animated series.
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A ship with specialized surveillance antennas and defensive buildout.10 Dec 2020
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Emblem of the Fenris Rangers.02 Dec 2020
The Star Trek franchise is owned by Paramount and CBS
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04 Dec 2020
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The bridge of the Enterprise as seen in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery under the command of Captain Christopher Pike.05 Sep 2020
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