To whom it may concern:

I have been a devoted fan of Star Trek since the era of The Next Generation, and my passion was reignited by the 2009 movie reboot. However, I believe that the franchise needs a fresh perspective at its helm. Therefore, we are calling on Paramount Global, Skydance Media and CBS Studios to replace Alex Kurtzman & Secret Hideout, JJ Abrams & Bad Robot, and Akiva Goldsman—a “self-proclaimed” Trekkie--& Weed Road Pictures as partners of the Star Trek multiverse. We propose Robert Meyer Burnett, Tom Cruise, Seth MacFarlane, Terry Matalas, Todd Stashwick and Ronald D. Moore as potential replacements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alex Kurtzman has made significant contributions to the franchise, as is his production company Secret Hideout. Likewise, JJ Abrams and his team at Bad Robot, which co-produced the Kelvin Timeline movies. However, while I neither despise nor trust both men and their respective production companies, many fans feel that their visions for Star Trek has strayed from its original ethos that were created by the late Gene Roddenberry. The series' ratings have also seen a decline under his leadership (Source: Nielsen Ratings). In contrast, Robert Meyer Burnett is known for his extensive knowledge of Star Trek lore and could bring back some much-needed authenticity. Seth MacFarlane, creator and star of Family Guy and The Orville, is a Trekkie as well; he guest-starred as Ensign Rivers in two episodes of Enterprise.

Tom Cruise's vast experience in action-packed blockbusters could infuse new energy into the series. Terry Matalas' work on time-travel drama 12 Monkeys demonstrates his ability to handle complex narratives - an essential skill for any Star Trek showrunner. Todd Stashwick's background in both acting and writing could provide a unique perspective on character development within the series. Finally, Ronald D. Moore should return to "the final frontier" as well, as he's known for his extensive knowledge of the Star Trek lore as well; it’s like the time when Haim Saban returned to the Power Rangers franchise--tie with Super Sentai as my #1 entertainment franchise--after Saban Capital bought it from the Walt Disney Company.

Even though I don’t have anything against those who despise modern Star Trek, Prodigy is my #1 current Star Trek show with the final season of Picard as my only honorable mention. However, by signing this petition for Paramount Skydance to remove Kurtz and Secret Hideout and Abrams and Bad Robot, you're not only supporting a change in leadership but also advocating for preserving the essence of what makes Star Trek special: its commitment to exploring strange new worlds, seeking out new life and civilizations and going boldly where no one has gone before. Please sign this petition if you share our vision for a revitalized Star Trek franchise under new stewardship and make Star Trek: Legacy so; together, we'll make "the final frontier" among the everlasting frontiers of entertainment. If Alex Kurtzman does leave Star Trek and Secret Hideout for good, please buy out his production company from him and rename it as Star Trek Studios. Also, please restore William Shatner's James T. Kirk in promotional images, no matter what he says. Futhermore, make the next Star Trek show to be the first to be promoted as a "CBS Original." Thank you for your time and may you and yours live long and prosper.

Regards,

Donny

 

P.S. Please scrap Year One and make the high definition restorations of both Deep Space Nine and Voyager so as well; likewise, United with Scott Bakula returning as the first President of the United Federation of Planets: Jonathan Archer.

 

P.S.S. My thanks to my good friends Brian and Shane of the Popcast Brothers for their “25th-Century Trek” petition that inspired a petition of my own.