It’s been more than a decade since Star Trek left the air, and at long last CBS has answered the cries of fans. In January 2017, Star Trek will return to TV with an all-new series. But what form will it take?

In this special episode of The Ready Room, we’re joined by Larry Nemecek to take a closer look at the nuts and bolts of the CBS announcement, debate the setting—Prime Universe or Abramsverse—consider the format this Trek might take as a made-for-streaming show, explore Alex Kurtzman’s Star Trek fandom, consider how CBS will handle the creation of a series in the age of social media, and, of course, touch on the controversial distribution method.

Chapters

Waking Up to the News (00:02:18)

The Nuts and Bolts (00:07:00)

Prime of J.J. Abrams (00:13:34)

Movie vs. TV as an Origin Point (00:25:32)

The Format (00:30:38)

More About Kurtzman (00:45:53)

The Development Process: What to Expect (00:51:26)

Launching in the Age of Social Media (00:58:19)

The Great Distribution Controversy (01:14:47)