The handling of the Star Trek film franchise is a major reason why fans are wary
As a lifelong Trekkie who’s seen more episodes than I care to admit, it’s beyond frustrating to see Paramount continuously fumble with their most precious gem – Star Trek. It feels like every time I log into Paramount+, I’m greeted by the Vulcan salute…of despair!
Just a few days ago, Paramount pulled the timeless Star Trek movies off Paramount+ without so much as a heads-up or reasoning behind it. This isn’t the first time they’ve made this questionable move to fracture the Star Trek series; a decision that undermines one of the key reasons fans, like me, were drawn to Paramount+ in the first place – aside from the NFL, of course.
The decision has again prompted sighs from the fanbase, who perceive it as a significant mishandling of the Star Trek franchise’s intellectual property (IP). It’s also an instance that fans can mark, express their disappointment, and use as evidence of waning trust in Paramount. With potential new owners on the horizon, there’s optimism that Skydance can revitalize the brand and steer it in the right direction, but there are fears that the Paramount brand has exhausted its goodwill among Star Trek enthusiasts.
It’s all the more frustrating that we haven’t seen any progress regarding a fourth Kelvin film. This is peculiar given that the Star Trek movies currently on Paramount are the three from the Kelvin timeline: Star Trek (2009), Into Darkness, and Beyond.
Although it’s consistently been decided to keep the first three movies in the franchise, there’s been no update about the fourth and possibly last film, leaving fans uncertain and questioning the series’ future. This uncertainty has even extended to the brand’s credibility. Interestingly, they’ve been quick to initiate Star Trek: Section 31 production, a film that some critics see as mere trash, apparently as a desperate attempt to boost their struggling streaming service.
Despite many fans eagerly anticipating the movie, there seems to be little progress or updates on the film itself or its crew, with only news surrounding Chris Pine emerging. Notably, he is currently entangled in a lawsuit over trees and property boundaries. This appears to be the most significant news about the films at this time.
Nothing actually about the films.
It seems logical that Paramount would prioritize Star Trek fans, considering the prolonged wait for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ three seasons and the termination of multiple shows. If they can’t announce a fourth film, the very least they could do is keep the films accessible on their platform, allowing us to easily enjoy some of the franchise’s finest features.
Despite this, fans who subscribe to Paramount+ may find themselves enduring protracted periods of confusion, attempting to determine where they can view their preferred Star Trek segments. This predicament might even escalate into instances where they question whether they can access these shows at all.
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2024-10-19 21:23