Huh. That's an unexpectedly complicated rights package. I would have expected Disney to have distribution rights to all new franchise series, or at least first-look rights.
TBH, fans revolt in either direction. We're all very well-adjusted people.
I have my doubts about them openly overlapping with TOS.
But with the current state of things, I wouldn't bet on anything one way or another.
I mean, I think the Kurtzman era has been quite successful, but he's had the job for quite a while now. It's possible he'll choose to move on once his contract is up.
But yeah, with Paramount in such a state of upheaval...nothing surprises me any more.
Paramount+ today announced that the fan-favorite original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been renewed for a fifth and final six-episode season ahead of the third season premiere this summer.
Huh...
Very interesting...and very light on details. Sounds like this won't see the light of day for a long time. But sure, DW kids' show, why not?
Disney not being involved is...telling.
Edit: Radio Times has a little more info:
The series will run for 26 episodes in 2027/2028 and a further 26 episodes in 2028/2029.
But just imagine the "Doug Jones walks into things" gag reel...
It looks like they've been quite the global football.
By 1995, the company was owned by Norwegian conglomerate Orkla. That year, Orkla sold a 50% stake in Helly Hansen to Resource Group International, which merged with Aker in 1996.
In 1997, Investcorp bought Aker's stake and most of Orkla's stake, resulting in its 70% ownership of Helly Hansen, which was valued at $160 million at the time.
In October 2006, Investcorp sold its shares in Helly Hansen to Altor Equity Partners, a private equity firm.
In 2012, Altor sold a 75% stake in Helly Hansen to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
In 2015, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan increased its position, acquiring Altor's remaining stock in the business. In May 2018, Ontario Teachers sold the company to Canadian Tire for CA$985 million.
This wasn’t technically my introduction to Who; I’m pretty sure I had seen some Tom Baker/Fourth Doctor repeats as a small child and I had a figurine of that version. But this was my first time new series were in production during my lifetime and my first time watching at an age where I could form memories.
This is more or less me, as well. I have very fuzzy memories of Classic Who reruns, but really jumped in with the 2005 series (although even then I started in 2007 or so). I have gone back and watched some Classic serials here and there, but my knowledge is far from complete.
I wonder what their main motivation is. If it's an effort to shield Gatwa from "fan" harassment, it's commendable. But ultimately probably pointless.
They actually got Rick Moranis - he really has come out of his retirement/exile.