Star trek discovery, a new show following the journeys of starfleet on missions to discover new worlds and life forms, premieres this fall on cbs. A new star trek series is currently in development at cbs. With the announcement of two more liveaction star trek series in development, we here at trek central wonder if it is indeed the highly requested captain pike series, that. Discovery that led to alex kurtzman becoming showrunner, a new report reveals plans from cbs to develop multiple series. Following popular film reboots, cbs began developing new tv series for its all access streaming service, starting with discovery. Fuller began further developing the concept of a prequel to the original series. The new project will expand on yeohs current role as a member of starfleets section 31. This show is being developed by alex kurtzman, who has worked on the. Cbs is developing multiple star trek shows with alex.
Jonathan frakes teases new star trek shows in development. New star trek series in development star trek news. It looks like michelle yeoh is staying in the star trek universe. Discovery share what theyre watching and reading while stuck at home. The upcoming star trek film and two more television shows have been confirmed as in development. This was the first star trek series since star trek. Discovery has signed alex kurtzman to a new fiveyear overall deal. Picard features sir patrick stewart reprising his iconic role as jeanluc picard, which he played for seven seasons on star trek. Executive producer alex kurtzman has inked a new deal with cbs tv studios and plans on developing more star trek tv shows, one of which could see patrick stewart. Cbs developing new star trek animated series starburst. International action star michelle yeoh is taking on a new role in the new cbs all access original series star trek. New showrunner alex kurtzman just inked a deal with cbs television to develop even more star trek shows, including a series that might.
The animated series untitled kid friendly animated series. On november 2, 2015, cbs announced a new star trek television series to premiere in january 2017, on the heels of the 50th anniversary of star trek. There is little doubt that trekkies are already satisfied with the new cbs all access shows so far. A new rumor indicates that a captain pike star trek series is in the pipeline at the cbs. Cbs all access announced in january it is developing a liveaction.
However, it looks like there are already new star trek shows in development. There are two more series in development, he added. Following the boxoffice failure of 2003s star trek. Though burnett has nixed the rumor of a new star trek series based on his federation project, that may not necessarily mean cbs isnt looking to bring star trek back to tv.
Enterprise concluded in 2005, and the first show to be developed specifically for the cbs. Set thousands of years before the original series, on an alien planet, in a pre warp civilization, this series shows us a once glorious city, now invaded by an evil tyrant. The beloved scifi franchise returned to television in 2017 with star trek. Another star trek series is in the works, and its much different from star trek. Cbs all access just announced they are developing a new tv show with the star trek. Cbs is developing new star trek series and a chance to. Due to increased demand for start trek to be back on tv after the new jj abrams movies, cbs.
Cbs all access developing michelle yeohled star trek. Discovery season 2 has been another ratings winner for cbs all access, especially with the introduction of original series characters. The next generation role as jeanluc picard for a new cbs all access series more than two decades after the syndicated favorite wrapped its run. Announced january 8, 2019 this series will be the third animated series for the star trek and the second now in development. Patrick stewart to reprise star trek role in new cbs all. The premiere special will air on cbs, with all subsequent episodes available on the networks digital streaming service cbs. It is the eighth series in the star trek franchise, and was launched in 2020 as part of kurtzmans expansion of the franchise. The network may simply be looking into developing an entirely new star trek series. Every new star trek series in development screen rant. According to the site, cbs has three different star trek concepts in development, and one is said to be a sequel to star trek. Michelle yeohled star trek series in development at cbs all.
Picard is an american web television series featuring the character jeanluc picard, created for cbs all access by akiva goldsman, michael chabon, kirsten beyer, and alex kurtzman. Its being called something of a jack bauer meets star trek type series. The rumor comes from giant freakin robot, who report, weve heard from two different sources now that one of those two shows will likely be about captain pike and the crew of his ncc1701 enterprise. Alex kurtzman to develop more star trek tv shows with cbs. The new series will be written by bo yeon kim and erika lippoldt and produced by cbs television studios, alex kurtzmans secret hideout, and. Alex kurtzman sets fiveyear deal to oversee star trek.
One of the most under explored aspects of the star trek universe is the planet betazed, home of what might be. In june 2018, it was announced that cbs had hired alex kurtzman in a fiveyear deal to oversee the development of a host of new shows set in the star trek universe. Following some shakeups behind the scenes of star trek. Discovery, a brand new show on cbs all access, which is a prequel series that takes place about a decade before the mission of the original 1960s star. New writerdirector duo tapped to develop star wars film or tv project. Discovery debuted last fall on cbs all access, it was the first new star trek tv series in 12 years. The series is produced by cbs television studios, secret hideout and roddenberry entertainment. Discovery and a host of other original and archival cbs. Now cbs television studios is making sure there will be a much shorter.
The smallscreen star trek universe is boldly going into even further expansion at cbs all access, as the streaming service announced on monday it is developing a liveaction series spinning. New star trek shows coming to cbs, including a possible. The future of star trek tvstreaming series in 2020 and. Seasons 1 and 2 are now available to stream on cbs all access and is distributed concurrently by cbs studios international on netflix in 188 countries and in canada on bell medias space channel and ott service cravetv. Cbs is expanding its star trek franchise with new shows. In early december, chabon signed an overall deal with cbs television studios to create several new series for the studio, which meant he would be exiting as.
Cbsns vladimir duthier caught up with the actress, and how. Former cbs chairman and ceo les moonves said that netflixs global deal for star trek. Details of the new star trek series in development at cbs. Cbs developing three new star trek shows, including a next. After a long dry spell star trek is finally making a major tv comeback heres every new star trek series currently in development.
Discoverys showrunner is developing new trek shows. The new series will follow this iconic character into the next chapter of his life. Discovery is doing good things for cbs all access, and the. The star trek television universe is expanding cnet. Were also developing a series set in starfleets notorious section 31. Cbs is developing a new star trek series aimed to debut in january 2017. Cbs television studios is going all in on star trek. Debuting exclusively on nickelodeon, the series expands the star trek universe for a new. Variety has learned that the studio behind star trek. Cbs television studios announced today it will launch a totally new star trek television series in january 2017. Captain pike star trek series in the pipeline at cbs. Cbs is preparing to boldly go to several places that no one has gone before, as the network announced on tuesday that it is developing several new star trek series in the wake of star trek. New star trek series section 31 to start filming when discovery.
Four new star trek shows, including khan series, in works. Michelle yeohled star trek series in development at cbs. Set thousands of years before the original series, on an alien planet, in a pre warp civilization, this series shows. It appears kurtzman plan for new star trek series will truly have something for everyone, with kevin and dan hageman trollhunters developing an animated nickelodeon star trek kids show. A cbs insider leaked to us an announcement about shows in development for 2017 season line up. New star trek series section 31 to start filming when discovery season 3 wraps. New star trek movie, two more tv shows confirmed in. Cbs is developing a new star trek series mightymega. Not only is a new star trek movie indeed in the works at paramount pictures but two more star trek television shows are in development as well as a series. Discovery feels like forever given the mindblowing events that unfolded at the end of season 2. Why cbs all access is comfortable developing so many star trek. One of the most under explored aspects of the star trek universe is the planet betazed, home of what might be the only. Cbs has hired kurtzman to develop an interconnected star trek.
There is a new star trek feature film at paramount and a series of picard novels are being rolled out from the. During a viacomcbs 2019 earnings call wednesday, ceo bob bakish confirmed that even more star trek is on the way. The series is produced by cbs television studios in association with secret hideout and roddenberry entertainment. Picard, a new series focusing on jeanluc picard, patrick stewarts iconic starship captain from the classic tv series star trek. The premiere episode and all subsequent firstrun episodes will then be available exclusively in the united states on cbs. How many different star trek series are in the works.
Nemesis and the later cancelation of tv show star trek. Discovery follows the voyages of starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one starfleet officer who must learn that to truly. New star trek movie, plus two more tv shows confirmed as. Kurtzman has said he wants to appeal to younger viewers so an animated series could be a good way to introduce fans to the franchise. Ews 25 best tv shows in 25 years the networks goal is to also stream all the new episodes exclusively on cbs all access. Amazon beams up global rights to cbs all access jeanluc. Short treks, cbs has officially announced the development of a new show focusing on jeanluc picard featuring. Yes, as the headline suggests, a new star trek animated series is in development.
In april 2019, representatives of nickelodeon and cbs announced a partnership to produce an animated star trek series for a younger audience. Alex kurtzman, michael chabon, akiva goldsman, james duff, patrick stewart, heather kadin, rod roddenberry, and trevor roth serve as executive producers and aaron baiers secret hideout serves as coexecutive producer and kirsten beyer as supervising producer. Discovery is just the beginning cbs television studios on tuesday announced a fiveyear deal with star. Star trek fans will be boldly going all over the universe in the next few years, if cbs franchise expansion plans stick according to variety, four new trek series are actively in development. Discovery is reportedly getting a spinoff feature film, with the cast of the cbs all access show returning for more adventures. Cbs has hired kurtzman to develop an interconnected star trek universe, in the hope of attracting more subscribers to the cbs allaccess streaming channel. Usually, as a tv series heads into season three, audiences feel like they. This new show will be an animated venture for nickelodeon, not cbs. Courtesy of the hollywood reporter, cbs all access is looking to expand their star trek projects by developing a new.
On november 2, 2015, cbs announced a new star trek television series to. Cbs announces star trek series focusing on section 31. Cbs developing new csi and ems related star trek television shows. Cbs all access is officially moving forward on the development of a standalone star trek series starring michelle yeoh, variety has learned.
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