Brian Robbins took over the role of head of Paramount Pictures in September and has been speaking about the future of, among other things, the future of Star Trek.
While the reception of Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Picard were devisive (to say the least), the future of the franchise seems good… especially on the big screen.
Speaking about new animated series Prodigy, Robbins seems to be looking at making the show bigger and perhaps making animation a big part of Trek’s future.
“We’re going to be patient because we think the show is fantastic and creatively just exceeds all expectations. I have no doubt that we’ll be doing more. Alex [Kurtzman, Showrunner] and I have talked about what the theatrical film version of this show is and the likes of that. We’re really excited. [Nickelodeon animation head] Ramsey [Naito] and our Nick team could not be more thrilled to explore more.”
However, he seems to be looking to go back to the big screen with live-action Trek, saying that it’s such adventures that are essential to the franchise’s future: “Where we go with the franchise next theatrically is crucial to the health of the overall franchise. There’s no doubt that big theatrical movies are the beacon that ignite franchises. We’re in it and I don’t really have anything to say because I’m waiting for the development to be delivered. I can’t wait to get going on it, but we’re not there yet but we need to get there soon.”
The last time Star Trek graced our big screen was five years ago and June 2023 is currently penciled in for the next adventure.
“We’re working on several fronts,” he goes on, “and obviously Alex is the key for the franchise [on Paramount+]. J.J. has been the keeper of the franchise on the film side. We hope that as a company that we do what’s right for the franchise altogether.”
So, it looks like we could be looking at big developments for Star Trek on both big and small screens in the future and so long as Paramount can recapture the heart of Trek, we’re here for all of it.
Source: TrekMovie
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