Star Trek 2017

Commentary: Trek Stars 174: Fast & Furious Expanded Universe by Mike Schindler

Lin, Part 1: Better Luck Tomorrow. John and Mike are joined by Dennis Castello to begin their new series on Justin Lin with a look at his first film, Better Luck Tomorrow. We also talk to John Tenuto about Nicholas Meyer joining the writing staff of new Star Trek series.

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Commentary: Trek Stars 172: The Citizen Kane of Mission: Impossible by Mike Schindler

Abrams II, Part 7: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. John and Mike are joined by Krissy of Educating Geeks to discuss J.J. Abrams' production of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.

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Commentary: Trek Stars 157: Mola Ram's Flaming Heart by Mike Schindler

Pegg, Part 1: Trek.

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Running Time: 1 hour 3 minutes 38 seconds


Over the past few days, many of us here at Trek.fm have been discussing the news of a new Star Trek TV series, coming in January of 2017. But who is it that's making this show?

In the final season premiere of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and Johndiscuss the series, specifically looking at executive producer Alex Kurtzman and his career in television and film. We discuss his previous work, what his role on the show may be, and speculate on who may write the series.

In this episode, we also begin a new series on Simon Pegg in which we look at his work as a writer. In Part 1, we discuss his portrayal of Scotty in the JJverse films.

We also remember TOS visual effects artist, Howard A. Anderson, Jr.

Chapters

Howard A. Anderson, Jr. (00:01:04)
New Trek Series (00:08:04)
Our Thoughts (00:25:47)
Simon Pegg (00:43:42)
Wrap-up (00:56:49)


Hosts

Mike Schindler and John Mills

Production

Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)


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