Star Trek — What Next?

Star Trek: Year One — is it the future of the franchise

With no new shows in the offing, we ask “Is Star Trek: Year One the future?“ Starfleet Academy was cancelled after two seasons. Strange New Worlds has recorded its fifth and final season already (season 4 is due later this year). The official website has had no updates for some time. Is the show about to … >

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School Spirits renewed for season 4

School Spirits renewed for season 4 on Paramount+

Paramount+ has renewed School Spirits for season 4 The popular high school ghost story will be back. What is School Spirits and who stars in it People may be excused for thinking of Paramount+ as the home of Star Trek and all things Taylor Sheridan, but there’s a lot to enjoy amongst the perhaps less obvious shows. The … >

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Starfleet Academy cancelled

Starfleet Academy cancelled after season 2

Paramount has announced Starfleet Academy is cancelled after just two seasons In our recent review of season 1, we felt the short run format handicapped the show’s ability to tell its story. We’d already wondered if season 3 would happen. It’s clear audience take up was low and the show has now been cancelled. Starfleet … >

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Treasure Island

Treasure Island — new adaption from MGM and Paramount

Another adaption of Robert Louis Stevenson classic Treasure Island announced Much filmed and adapted, there’s a new version of the timeless classic coming from MGM and Paramount. Let’s be honest — we don’t mind a few more pirates on our screens. The series has entered production. What do we know about this version of Treasure … >

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HBO Max series

HBO Max UK launch still happening… for now

The UK launch of HBO Max in the UK is continuing as scheduled, despite the Paramount deal for Warner Bros The service launches in the UK on March 26 (as per this announcement) — meanwhile, Paramount is taking over Warner Bros (and therefore HBO). What would HBO Max bring to UK audiences and how much … >

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Starfleet Academy season 3 Yes or No

Starfleet Academy season 3 — will it happen?

Will Starfleet Academy season 3 happen — the jury’s out, here’s why we think it’s in the balance As season 1 of Starfleet Academy heads to a close, season 2 has finished filming. There’s no word from the shlwrunners, so fans are wondering — will season 3 happen? We believe there are arguments for both yes … >

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Paramount Studios

Paramount buys Warner Bros as Netflix walks away from the deal

Paramount to buy Warner Bros as Netflix walks away from the deal A few months back, it seemed Netflix has bought Warner Bros, subject to approvals, process and several months of finalisation. Cue Paramount’s intervention, a few rounds of offer clarification and a refusal to back down. The net result — Netflix has opted to pull … >

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Mayor of Kingstown

Mayor of Kinsgstown renewed for fifth and final season

Mayor of Kinsgstown renewed for fifth and final season at Paramount+ Deadline reports Paramount+ has renewed Mayor of Kingstown for a fifth and final season. The episode count is also down from previous seasons’ ten to eight. What is Mayor of Kingstown The show follows the McLusky family – power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the … >

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Starfleet Academy coming next January

Starfleet Academy coming in January — here’s a new clip

Get ready for Starfleet Academy on Paramount+ this coming January Starfleet Academy arrives with two episodes on January 15. Here’s a reminder of what you can expect from the new show. What is Starfleet Academy and who stars Star Trek: Starfleet Academy introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common … >

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