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Stardate 11.29.2016.C: Star Trek Discovery Discovers Michelle Yeoh

11/29/2016

 
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One of the unfortunate tasks to playing catch-up after returning from vacation is culling through some of the news reports regarding anything of substance for SciFi enthusiasts (such as myself) and sounding off on them, even though I risk appearing 'late to the game.'  Still, important matters do need a bit of further discussion from time-to-time, so bear with me if any of this sounds more than a little redundant at this point.

​Last week, Trek fandom got up on its haunches with the news (Variety.com) that Star Trek: Discovery has cast no less than international sensation Michelle Yeoh for the new streaming program, perhaps a bright spot on the horizon following the news of showrunner Bryan Fuller's kinda/sorta departure from the property.  Yeoh certainly brings with her a track record of interesting accomplishments: while most fans know her best for her work in the more popular films like Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) or Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), I tend to like her more thoughtful performance in the oft-misunderstood SciFi sleeper, Sunshine (2007).

​I will, however, reiterate my lack of faith in Star Trek: Discovery; and this stems not so much from any knowledge I may have with plot and/or character points that have leaked onto the Information Superhighway.  Rather, I'm just not thrilled with the fact that I have to pony-up extra cash via CBS's web portal to view the show.  I -- like your father and grandfather -- am an old-school Trek enthusiast; and that means I prefer it best on the perennial boob tube instead of streaming.

What can I say other than "get off my lawn"?

​I'll remain optimistic about the franchise, but I do hope they suffer an epiphany and decide to put it back on the TV dial at some point.

​As always, thanks for reading ... and live long and prosper!

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