Star Trek: Discovery is Heading to WonderCon
WonderCon goers get ready, Star Trek: Discovery is coming for you!
CBS announced they will be holding a panel at WonderCon for Star Trek: Discovery. The event, being described as a “Visionaries panel” will be held on Saturday, March 24th.
Scheduled panelists include: Gretchen J. Berg & Aaron Harberts (Executive Producers & Showrunners); Tamara Deverell (Production Designer); Gersha Phillips (Costume Designer); Mario Moreira (Props Master); Glenn Hetrick & James MacKinnon (Prosthetics & Special FX Makeup); Jeff Russo (Composer); and Jason Zimmerman (VFX Supervisor).
Here is the official description:
Over 50 years ago, the world was first introduced to what would quickly become a cultural phenomenon. It was a television series that inspired developments in science and technology, broke social barriers and transported viewers around the globe to new adventures and uncharted frontiers. Now, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY follows in the footsteps of those that came before as it seeks to tackle social issues, inspire the next generation of dreamers and doers and reflect on Roddenberry’s vision of a hope for tomorrow.
WonderCon is being held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from March 23rd to 25th.
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Star Trek: Discovery New Sneak Peek Photos Released
CBS has released new sneak peek photos of this Sunday’s episode, “The War Without, The War Within.”
The photos include new shots of Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), Saru (Doug Jones), Lt. Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp), Emperor Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh), Admiral Cornwell (Jayne Brook), Sarek (James Frain), Lieutenant Junior Grade Joann Owosekun (Oyin Oladejo), and Lieutenant Keyla Detmer (Emily Coutts).
“As the crew of Discovery deals with the fallout of Mirror Universe Lorca, they must end the war with the Klingons once and for all,” showrunners Gretchen J. Berg and Aaron Harberts teased. “Burnham is going to have to strike unexpected alliances in a mission that requires the Discoveryteam to take the fight directly to the Klingons. Will there be redemption for Burnham’s mutiny against Georgiou or Tyler’s attacks on Culber and Burnham? As the first season wraps up, the stakes have never been higher for the U.S.S. Discovery and we’re excited to answer many of the questions that have been asked since the first episode, as well as tease what’s to come.”
Here is the official synopsis for the upcoming episode:
“Back on the USS Discovery, Michael Burnham and the crew are faced with the harsh reality of the war during their absence. In order to move forward, Starfleet must use unconventional tactics and sources to take their next action against the Klingons. “
Check out the photos below!
Star Trek: Discovery airs Sundays at 8:30 on CBS All Access.
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Star Trek: Discovery: “What’s Past is Prologue” First Look Photos
CBS has released first look photos of this week’s episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “What’s Past is Prologue.”
The photos include new looks at Captain Lorca (Jason Isaacs), Lt. Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp), Emperor Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh), and Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green).
Here is the synopsis for the upcoming episode:
“Lorca plans to move forward with a coup against the Emperor, propelling Burnham to make a quick decision to save not only herself, but the USS Discovery.”
New Star Trek: Discovery episodes become available to stream Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS All Access.
Check out the photos in the gallery below:
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Star Trek: Discovery Nominated For VFX Award
Star Trek: Discovery has been nominated for a VFX Award.
The Visual Effects Society has announced that Star Trek: Discovery has been nominated for Outstanding Visual Effects for the series’ premiere episode “The Vulcan Hello.”
Other nominees for the award include: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Game of Thrones, Legion and Stranger Things 2.
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— CBS Studios (@CBSTVStudios) January 17, 2018
The twelfth episode of Discovery “Vaulting Ambition” airs this Sunday on CBS All Access and on Netflix outside the US on Monday.
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Preview of Star Trek: Discovery Soundtrack
Star Trek: Discovery has a soundtrack coming out right around the corner and Lakeshore Records has released an exclusive preview.
The soundtrack will contain twenty-one tracks from the show’s earliest episodes.
In a statement, Discovery producer Alex Kurtzman said the following about Russo’s score:
“Grand, glorious, hopeful, heartbreaking, intimate, bittersweet, tense, soaring, surprising. Over 51 years, in its many iterations, there’s been no shortage of adjectives to describe the music of Star Trek. On the other hand, the list of composers capable of capturing them all is short, and this is where Jeff Russo comes in. Jeff manages to hold each note in beautiful balance, evoking the nostalgia of Alexander Courage’s original theme while scoring Discovery with his own unique ear and heart. We’re lucky to have him, and we hope you’ll love his music as much as we do.”
The soundtrack will be available digitally December 15.
What do you think of the soundtrack?
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Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Character Posters
New character posters have been released for the second season of Star Trek: Discovery.
The new posters have a sleek black and white design, one each for Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), Captain Gabriel Lorca (Jason Isaacs), Lt. Saru (Doug Jones), and Voq (Javid Iqbal…maybe).
Each poster also contains the tagline “Discover the Unknown,” which is a reference to the midseason finale, in which the USS Discovery jumped into uncharted space. The fact that each character has their back turned in their poster may also be a tease for the upcoming mirror universe episodes.
Check them out!
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Star Trek: Discovery Soundtrack Coming Soon
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Star Trek: Discovery is getting an album of the original score by Jeff Russo.
CBS announced the album will be distributed by Lakeshore Records and will be available digitally on Friday, December 15th, with presales beginning on December 8th. A vinyl album will be available in early 2018.
This is the track listing:
1. MAlN TITLE (AIRED VERSION)
2. WE COME IN PEACE
3. FIRST OFFICER’S LOG
4. I’LL GO
5. THE DAY IS SAVED
6. TORCHBEARER
7. PTSD
8. PERSISTENCE
9. STRANDED
10. WHAT DID YOU MEAN BY THAT?
11. I CAN’T DANCE
12. CAPTAIN MUDD
13. STELLA
14. FACING OFF
15. UNDETERMINED
16. WATCH THE STARS FALL
17. WEAKENED SHIELDS
18. WHAT’S HAPPENING?
19. PERSONAL LOG
20. THE CHARGE OF MUTINY
21. MAIN TITLE (EXTENDED)
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Star Trek: Discovery : Harry Mudd Returns in Episode 7
Star Trek: Discovery will see the return of a most unwelcome guest in this week’s episode.
Harry Mudd (Rainn Wilson) was re-introduced into the franchise’s universe last week, but he is back again this week in an attempt to learn the secrets of the ship’s spore drive.
In an exclusive video of the upcoming episode, Mudd can be seen sitting in engineering at the controls of the drive. He asks Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Lt. Tyler (Shazad Latif) to save time and simply tell him how the drive functions. The computer lets Burnham and Tyler know that the drive is approaching an overload and will soon destroy the ship. Burnham says that he is mad, to which he replies, “No, I’m Mudd.”
Check it out here:
Star Trek: Discovery episode 7, titled “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad,” will be available to stream beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS All Access.
Source: Variety
Here Are the Synopses for Episodes 1 and 2 of Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery‘s premiere date is quickly approaching, and with it, a ton of information about the upcoming series is surfacing online.
Now we know what season 1, episodes 1 and 2 will be about, thanks to these new synopses released by CBS.
Episode 1.01 – “The Vulcan Hello”
While patrolling Federation space, the U.S.S. Shenzhou encounters an object of unknown origin, putting First Officer Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) to her greatest test yet.
Episode 1.02 – “Battle of the Binary Stars”
Face to face with Klingon vessels, the U.S.S. Shenzhou prepares for the possibility of war if negotiations fail. Amidst the turmoil, Burnham looks back to her Vulcan upbringing for guidance.
Episodes 3 and 4 of the series will be called “Context Is for Kings” and “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry,” respectively.
Star Trek: Discovery premieres tonight, September 24, on CBS.
Everything You Need To Know About Star Trek: Discovery
What is it:
Star Trek: Discovery is an upcoming TV series and the first to be developed for CBS All Access. The show was announced late 2015 and it is the first Star Trek series since Star Trek: Enterprise.
The show will be set around ten years prior to the events of the original 1960s Star Trek series. It delves into the Federation-Klingon cold war and focuses on Michael Burnham, the first officer of the USS Shenzhou and later the USS Discovery.
Talent involved:
Behind the camera:
The show was created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman who are producing alongside Akiva Goldsman, while Gretchen J. Berg and Aaron Harberts act as showrunners.
Cast:
- Sonequa Martin Green as Michael Burnham: Our main character and first officer of the USS Shenzhou, she’s referred to as “Number One.” She’s supposed to be Spock’s sister, raised by Sarek in Vulcan. Showrunners already established that Michael’s backstory will be explained in a way that would not break canon.
- Terry Serpico as Anderson: A Starfleet admiral.
- Maulik Pancholy as Nambue: Chief Medical Officer of the USS Shenzhou.
- Sam Vartholomeos as Danby Connor: Described as “a Starfleet through and through” by Vartholomeos, Danby is a junior officer in Starfleet Academy assigned to the Shenzhou.
- James Frain as Sarek: A younger version of Spock’s biological father and Michael’s stand-in father, previously portrayed by Mark Lenard.
- Shazad Latif as Ash Tyler: Described by Latif as “a very complex and painful and deep character.” Ash is a Starfleet lieutenant and former prisoner of war.
- Doug Jones as Saru: The first Kelpien (species created for the show) in the Starfleet, Saru is a lieutenant aboard the Discovery.
- Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou: Captain og the Shenzhou who maintains a close relationship with Michael.
The cast also includes Chris Obi, Mary Wiseman, Rainn Wilson, Jason Isaac, Wilson Cruz and more.
Release:
Star Trek: Discovery will air its first two episodes on CBS September 24. After that, the show will run on CBS All Access in the U.S. and on Netflix for the rest of the world.
The series will consist of 15 episodes and there will be no standalone episodes. The season is split into two chapters, with the first chapter finishing on November 5, 2017, and the second chapter beginning in January 2018.
Trailer:
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