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Movies are endlessly entertaining, not only for the stories they tell but also for the production that goes into making them. It’s what makes a re-watch worth it; you get to experience the film with new eyes, this time almost as part of the cast and crew.

These fun facts will take you all over the industry, from budgeting tricks to behind-the-camera accidents. While it’s likely you already saw all of these fantastic films, we will give you the chance to jump back into them, gaining new insight and the excuse to watch them all over again. You’ll laugh at what they laughed, and be shocked at what was and wasn’t planned.

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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Movies go through countless revisions, edits, and reshoots, but mistakes often still find their way into the final cut. Sometimes they are small continuity errors, other times they practically smack you in the face. This list looks at fifteen obvious movie mistakes that somehow made it into the final version and are hard to ignore every time you watch them.

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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Movies are often better left in front of the screen, with some movies just feeling different once you learn what really happened with them behind the scenes. Whether it is troubling production choices, uncomfortable actor experiences, or strange decisions that made it into the final cut, these details can completely change how you see a film. In some cases, the story off camera is just as impactful as what made it to screen. This list explores fifteen movies with facts that might make you pause, rethink, or see them in a very different light the next time you watch them.

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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Some movies do not find their audience right away. Whether due to poor marketing, bad timing, or simply being too unconventional, they struggle at the box office and quickly fade from theaters. But over time, some movies that once felt like failures start to earn the audience they deserved all along. This list explores twenty movies that flopped on release but were later rediscovered and embraced as beloved favorites.

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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Movies are full of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments, but not everything is quite as curated behind the scenes. Many productions are riddled with accidents, questionable decisions, or troubling behavior that audiences rarely hear about. While these facts don’t always change the enjoyment of a film, they offer a more complete and sometimes uncomfortable perspective on how movies are made. From dangerous stunts to controversial choices, this list highlights fifteen uncomfortable movie facts that might make you rethink what went on behind the camera.

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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Remakes are everywhere nowadays, but too many of them have the reputation of missing the mark. Far too many productions are guilty of just relying on nostalgia or changing too much of what made the original special in the first place. But some stories just have so much potential that a modern remake could be exciting, relevant, and visually stunning if handled with care. Whether it’s a classic movie, a beloved video game, a TV show, or a book, updating these stories for today’s audiences could be a real treat. This list highlights fifteen modern remakes we wouldn’t mind seeing, provided they respect the original while bringing fresh energy and authenticity.

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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Viewers watching the first 15 minutes of Forbidden Fruits might think they’re on familiar ground. We watch as the Fruits—fashion store employees Apple (Lili Reinhart), Cherry (Victoria Pedretti), and Fig (Alexandra Shipp)—swoop through the mall food court like ’80s mean girls, receiving free food from the guys and expressing disgust at those who don’t meet […]

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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Ever since the post-credits sequence of Ms. Marvel revealed that Kamala Khan is a mutant, we’ve known the X-Men are coming to the MCU. Heck, Disney bought a whole studio to get the rights to Marvel’s Merry Mutants. What we don’t know, however, is who will be in the X-Men line-up, and that’s a very […]

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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The following contains mild spoilers for the For All Mankind season 5 premiere. If you watch Apple TV’s For All Mankind in virtually any capacity, then you’re probably already aware that star Joel Kinnaman’s make-up has become something of a running joke. The alternate history drama is currently in its fifth season, but its narrative […]

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss […]

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The news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond the show’s already filmed second season has left a lot of fans in their feelings. Some (the worst kind) are rejoicing that a show they considered too young, too diverse, too queer, or simply too “not Star Trek” is ending. Others are grieving the loss of a show that was trying to do something different, in a franchise that has, in recent years, relied on legacy and nostalgia to power the bulk of its hits. (And future projects, if the push for Star Trek: Year One is anything to go by.) Others, of course, simply didn’t like it that much!

But no matter how you feel about Starfleet Academy’s end — or that rumored cliffhanger season 2 may end on — its loss is an objectively bleak moment in a landmark anniversary year that has turned out to have precious little to celebrate. (At the moment, there is no new Trek in production or official development and that’s a real shame.)

Now, none other than James T. Kirk himself has weighed in on the matter. William Shatner took to X to react to the cancellation news, and had some surprisingly insightful comments to offer about Star Trek as a whole.

Shatner doesn’t really get into the specifics of Starfleet Academy, as a series, but rather took a moment to mourn the loss of the “continuing exploration — physically, mentally, and morally” that each show in this universe represents. 

He also reflected on the franchise’s long legacy of moments that have pushed boundaries on television, such as the interracial kiss between his character and Lieutenant Uhura that took place in the 1968 episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren.” Occurring just a year after interracial marriage was legalized, it was a statement that challenged racial taboos for many viewers. And per Shatner, such a moment would likely be considered “woke” today. 

“During the first airing of my Star Trek series, where a kiss was objectionable, many southern stations pulled the episode & condemned the show,” he said. “Using today’s vernacular, it would absolutely be called ‘woke DEI crap’ because it went against ‘norms’ of society for its time. Not a lot seems to have changed.” 

Being “too woke” is a criticism that was frequently lobbed at Starfleet Academy, well before the series ever aired a single episode. The show features queer characters, same sex relationships, a female captain, and a generally inclusive focus. 

In addition, Shatner also (quite rightly!) points out that virtually every Star Trek series that has ever existed has had to contend with a portion of the fanbase that insists it’s not being true to the spirit of what has come before. 

“When the Next Gen came out, there was tons of hate because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek,’ and the cast probably was in fear from the fans,” he tweeted. “Again, when the series with Bakula came out, it too was panned by the fans because it ‘wasn’t Star Trek.’ Star Trek is different for everyone.” 

In all honesty, that’s a lesson too few Trek fans seem to remember these days. It’s a good thing for this franchise to take risks, and the whole point of a shared universe is to tell different kinds of stories, some that may even be aimed at different kinds of audiences. After all, if we just make the same show over and over, what’s the point?

The second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will likely air at some point in 2027.

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