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Michelle Yeoh is set to return to the franchise with her own, standalone film. will see the Oscar winner reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, whom she first played during the first three seasons of . According to Paramount+, will pick up with the character after her departure from.

he suited up as its red-winged school mascot, Charlie Cardinal, before landing a gig as Mac Tonight, a singing, piano-playing “moon man” in numerous McDonald’s commercials.But even after decades of transforming into zombies, aliens, demons, sea creatures and vampires in movies like “Hocus Pocus” and “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” — not to mention a string of freaky films by writer/director Guillermo del Toro including “Hellboy,” “Pan’s Labyrinth” and 2018 Best Picture Oscar winner “The Shape of Water” — Jones seems especially connected to his “Trek” creation.“I’ve gotten to know this character better than anyone else I’ve ever played over my entire 38-year career,” he said of fan-beloved Saru. “I’ve spent the most time with him, the most time peeling back his layers … It’s been quite a journey.” Not that it’s always been an easy galaxy-hopping trip.He would spend two hours daily squeezing into an extensive costume that included a four-piece, all-encompassing rubber alien head — plus large, aquamarine contact lenses that required revitalizing eye drops every 20 minutes.And then would marinate in his sweat for hours more.

X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. “Ken was widely known as an actor in many films and television shows. He’s portrayed an Olympic hopeful, an apocalypse survivor, an astronaut, a superhero’s dad, and four unique Star Trekkers,” the statement continued.

's last mission.Paramount+'s outgoing series debuted an action-packed first look from the upcoming fifth and final season at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. The five-minute jam-packed scene features Sonequa Martin-Green's Captain Michael Burnham and introduces new cast members Callum Keith Rennie as Captain Rayner, Elias Toufexis as L'ak and Eve Harlow as Moll.In the clip, Burnham flies through space after being sucked through a wormhole following a tense confrontation. She comes in contact with Captain Rayner, who helps Burnham deal with a… rather pressing issue.Season 5 finds Captain Burnham and the USS Discovery crew uncovering a mystery that will send them on an adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries.

Sonequa Martin-Green is reacting to the end of .The star of the Paramount+ series, which launched the current era of the TV universe, spoke with ET's Deidre Behar backstage at the Hollywood Beauty Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, where Martin-Green — the franchise's first Black female captain — put into words the emotions she's feeling over saying goodbye.«It's been a roller-coaster of emotions and I haven't even spoken about it publicly yet because it's a lot to process. It’s a lot to process, but I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Gratitude and peace and I'm quite excited,» said Martin-Green, who was presenting costume designer Gersha Phillips with an award that evening.

is blasting off for one last adventure.The Paramount+ series, which is led by Sonequa Martin-Green, will officially end with the upcoming fifth and final season in early 2024, it was announced Thursday. kick-started the current era of the TV universe across the Paramount family, and there are plans to celebrate the series with celebrations and appearances worldwide over the coming year.The final season will find Captain Michael Burnham (Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well — dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.The ensemble includes Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Blu del Barrio and Callum Keith Rennie.

Star Trek Day. Celebrated each year on September 8, the date of the show’s original premiere, Star Trek Day pays homage to one of the most enduring works of sci fi storytelling in this or any other universe.

Sonequa Martin-Green has taken over the captain's chair in the fourth season of, and the actress couldn't be more excited about the opportunity and her character's growth.«It was exhilarating, it was solidifying, it was cementing and fulfilling in so many ways,» Martin-Green shared with ET's Nischelle Turner. «I felt as if I had arrived, or sort of reached the pinnacle of what this season is about.»With her character, Michael Burnham, in command, she's become the first black female captain in the franchise's history.

Paramount+ has set the anticipated season 2 premiere date for which stars Patrick Stewart in the iconic titular role, for Thursday, March 3, the ViacomCBS-owned streaming service announced Tuesday. New episodes of the series, which is currently in production, drop weekly.

Ken Ithiphol, have plunked down $3.57 million for a home in the nabe. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is at 32 E.

Paramount+, and only ET has the exclusive first look at Michael Burnham, who was promoted in the season 3 finale, in the captain's chair of the USS Discovery.In the official season 4 photos, Burnham rocks the Starfleet uniform as she poses in Discovery's main bay and takes a deserved seat in the iconic captain's chair.Burnham taking the lead of Discovery is groundbreaking for thefranchise, as she is the first Black, female captain in its 55-year history. See the photos, exclusively on

dropping the trailer, has a premiere date for season 4.The flagship series will finally launch its long-delayed new season on Thursday, Nov. 18 on Paramount+, it was announced Wednesday evening during the global live-streamed Star Trek Day celebration.

Paramount+ dropped the official season 4 trailer for which was introduced by series star Sonequa Martin-Green. The series will return on Paramount+ later this year.Season 4 finds Captain Burnham and the crew of the USS Discovery facing a threat unlike any they’ve ever encountered.

Paramount+. The streaming service — which features a library of more than 20,000 episodes and movies from the ViacomCBS family, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and more — has been rebranded, with new original content.If you're a CBS All Access subscriber, your account will transfer to a Paramount+ account on launch day, but even if you're not, here's everything you need to know about it, including price (as well as how to get 50% off for the first year)

Since J.J. Abrams‘ “Star Trek” reboot trilogy ended with “Star Trek Beyond” five years ago, Paramount has been trying to re-launch the franchise and keep the Enterprise afloat, with everyone from Quentin Tarantino to Noah Hawley and even David Cronenberg reportedly taking a shot at the popular sci-fi franchise.

Paramount+. The streaming service — which features a library of more than 20,000 episodes and movies from the ViacomCBS family, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and more — has been rebranded, with new original content, beginning March 4.If you're a CBS All Access subscriber, your account will transfer to a Paramount+ account on launch day, but even if you're not, here's everything you need to know about it, including price (as well as how to get 50% off

CBS All Access will soon be Paramount+. The streaming service — which features a library of more than 20,000 episodes and movies from the ViacomCBS family, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and more — will be rebranded, with new original content, beginning March 4.If you're a CBS All Access subscriber, your account will transfer to a Paramount+ account on launch day, but even if you're not, here's everything you need to know about it, including price (as

CBS All Access will soon be Paramount+. The streaming service — which features a library of more than 20,000 episodes and movies from the ViacomCBS family, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and more — will be rebranded, with new original content, beginning March 4.If you're a CBS All Access subscriber, your account will transfer to a Paramount+ account on launch day, but even if you're not, here's everything you need to know about it, including price (as

In the weird, topsy-turvy year that is 2020, one of the least surprising reveals in the world of film and TV is the fact that David Cronenberg made a surprise appearance in CBS All Access’ “Star Trek: Discovery.” In fact, he’s actually coming back for Season 4, reprising his role.

Warning: This story contains spoilers from Season 3, Episode 6, titled “Scavengers,” of “Star Trek: Discovery” on CBS All Access.Thursday’s episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” was sealed with a spectacular kiss.Since the Season 3 premiere last month, fans have been “shipping” — that is, pushing to romantically link — initially antagonistic characters Commander Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland “Book” Booker (David Ajala).In attempting to answer the question “Will they or won’t

CBS All Access series. The 19-year-old, who uses the pronouns he/him or they/them, came into the fold after executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise saw his work on Netflix's short-lived series, , where Alexander played Buck Vu.

While we haven’t had a David Cronenberg feature since 2014, over that time, the filmmaker has been flexing his acting muscles in several roles, with two just in the last year alone, “Disappearance at Clifton Hill” and “Falling,” respectively. And it appears his 2020 acting journey isn’t over yet, as fans of “Star Trek: Discovery” shockingly discovered in an ad for a future episode.

launching season 3, CBS All Access has renewed the series and has set a start date for filming up in Toronto: Monday, Nov. 2.The news was announced Friday via a special video message from the cast and executive producers, including co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise, as well as Sonequa Martin-Green and Doug Jones.Martin-Green, who gave birth to a baby girl in July, expressed her excitement over reuniting with her castmates for a new adventure.

CBS All Access original series returns Thursday to kick off its third season after a year-and-a-half hiatus, and only ET premieres an exclusive sneak peek from the first episode. To jog your memory, in the season 2 finale, Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery crew blasted off 930 years into the future, arriving in the year 3188, where the Federation has been depleted following a mysterious apocalyptic event called The Burn. In the exclusive clip from the season 3

“Star Trek: Discovery” cast member David Ajala is blunt about one of his biggest scene partners.“She is a diva,” he told The Post of the interplanetary Patti LuPone-wannabe with whom he shares significant screen time.But he isn’t really being that harsh: Said “diva” is an enormous Maine coon cat named Grudge, who keeps company with Ajala’s character, Cleveland “Book” Booker, on his cosmos-cavorting journeys in Season 3, which premieres Thursday on CBS All Access.Ajala, 34, plays Book, a

“Star Trek: Picard,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” the animated “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and the upcoming “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.““I have to tell you that I was, at first, a little bit uncertain,” she said during the six-minute announcement. “After all, I had played her for seven years, in 4 ½ inch heels.

returns, CBS All Access has released the opening two minutes of season 3.In the clip, which premiered Thursday during the Universe virtual panel for New York Comic Con, Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) barrels toward a destination unknown, while new character Cleveland «Book» Booker (David Ajala) is in the midst of a major intergalactic fire fight.

CBS All Access is rebranding!The streaming service — which features a library of more than 20,000 episodes and movies from the ViacomCBS family, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and more — will be known as Paramount+ starting in early 2021.«Paramount is an iconic and storied brand beloved by consumers all over the world, and it is synonymous with quality, integrity and world-class storytelling,» ViacomCBS CEO and President Bob Bakish said.

CBS All Access dropped the official trailer for season 3 on Tuesday during its virtual Day celebration, which commemorates 54 years since the franchise debuted with an afternoon of panels featuring stars from TV series of the past, present and future.In the two-minute trailer, Michael Burnham () barrels into the future — 930 years to be exact — into the year 3188.

CBS All Access is beaming fans into the anniversary of the “Star Trek” franchise.On Tuesday, September 8, the streaming network will host a 24-hour virtual celebration to mark the 54th anniversary of the original “Star Trek” series premiere on Sept. 8, 1966.

CBS All Access original . Newcomer and non-binary actor Blu del Barrio (pronouns: they/them), will make their acting debut in season 3 as Adira, who is described as “highly intelligent with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years.” Adira will find a home on USS Discovery after forming an unexpected bond with Lt. Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) and Dr.

starring Sonequa Martin-Green, will make its broadcast debut on Thursday, Sept. 24, just three weeks before the sci-fi show’s Season 3 premiere on Oct.

CBS All Access.But in playing a cartoon character, Commander Jack Ransom, O’Connell laments that he is missing out on one cool aspect of the “Trek” world.“My wife loves wearing that uniform. And every time she puts it on, it’s an absolute honor,” O’Connell, 46, told The Post during a recent Zoom interview from their home in Calabasas, Calif.

CBS All Access' flagship series dropped its last original episode, the long-awaited season 3 premiere has been set for Thursday, Oct. 15, ViacomCBS' streaming service announced Monday.The 13-episode season will unfurl with new episodes weekly every Thursday on CBS All Access.According to the official synopsis, the third season «finds the USS Discovery crew landing into an unknown future far from the home they once knew.

CBS All Access' While there hasn't been an official premiere date (yet), Thursday's Comic-Con@Home panel revealed the plan is still to return some time this year.The stars of along with co-showrunner, virtually reunited to discuss the season 2 finale and what awaits the USS Discovery crew after they blasted off a thousand years into the future to parts unknown. Series star intimated that the time jump, which forges a new path for in season 3, is a «salvation, of sorts» for main heroine Michael

CBS All Access' universe is expanding with another spinoff series.