207: Big Ball of Progress

Star Trek Beyond.

After Star Trek Into Darkness, many questioned whether there would be a third film set in the Kelvin Timeline. The road to Beyond was a rocky one that included a complete reset of script, writer, and director. But in the end, Simon Pegg, Justin Lin, and the cast and crew of this rebooted Star Trek delivered a film that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the franchise, and that has surprised fans and critics alike.

In this episode of The Ready Room, Matthew Rushing takes over the captain’s chair following news and is joined by John Mills and Bruce Gibson to discuss Star Trek Beyond: the characters, the story, the action … music, villain, and more.

In our news segment, Chris and Matthew discuss the end of IDW’s Ongoing comic series—plus the launch of a new one called Boldy Go—and the kick off of the 50th Anniversary Star Trek Art Exhibition “50 Artists. 50 Years.”

News
50 Artists. 50 Years. The Star Trek Art Exhibition (00:04:48)
IDW’s Boldly Go Comics Pick Up the Pieces of Beyond (00:12:43)
Sponsor: The Eaglemoss Official Star Trek Starships Collection (00:18:46)

Feature: Star Trek Beyond
Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:23:58)
Character Growth (00:32:58)
Jaylah (01:05:52)
The Story and the Villain (01:09:48)
The Music, Effects, and Design (01:22:46)
The Action (01:29:09)
The Very Last Question (01:33:31)
Final Thoughts (01:37:52)

Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Guests
John Mills and Bruce Gibson

Production
C Bryan Jones (News Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Feature Editor and Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Associate Producer) Sam Piassick (Associate Producer) Kay Elizabeth Janeway (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) David Shuford (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)