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Andy Weir Slams Modern 'Star Trek' Shows, Draws Criticism

'Project Hail Mary' author Andy Weir called modern 'Star Trek' shows "s---" and revealed Paramount rejected his pitch, drawing criticism from other authors like Don Winslow who called for an apology.

30 Mar, 10:42 — 30 Mar, 15:36
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Fox NewsMixed132d ago

'Project Hail Mary' author Andy Weir slams modern 'Star Trek' shows as 's---'

"Project Hail Mary" author Andy Weir called modern "Star Trek" shows "s---" and revealed Paramount once rejected his pitch for a new "Star Trek" series.

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deadlineMostly Factual132d ago

Andy Weir ‘Star Trek’ Comments Draw Fire From ‘Crime 101’ Author Don Winslow

Crime 101 author Don Winslow has hit out at Project Hail Mary novellist Andy Weir over his comments about modern Star Trek shows. Weir made a series of statements about Paramount’s handling of the Star Trek universe on a podcast recently, and claimed he had a pitch turned down by Trek executive producer Alex Kurtzman. […]

By Jesse Whittock

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ignMostly Factual132d ago

'I'm a Trekkie. I Would Stay True to It' — Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir Reveals Paramount Rejected His Star Trek Pitch, Says Modern Star Trek Shows 'Are S**t'

In the wake of the cancelation of the divisive Starfleet Academy, Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir has revealed Paramount rejected his pitch for a new Star Trek show, and has called modern Star Trek “s**t.”

By Wesley Yin-Poole

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screen-rantMixed132d ago

Andy Weir's Star Trek Comments Get Passionate Response From Crime 101 Writer Don Winslow: "You Owe An Apology"

Star Trek is facing major criticism from Andy Weir after Starfleet Academy's cancellation, with Crime 101 writer Don Winslow weighing in.

By Rianna de Bono-Smith

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