StarTrek.Com Solicits Fan Input

[Vic 17]

In a conference call with CBS Consumer Products, more information was given concerning today’s relaunch of StarTrek.com and plans for its future.

 

 

StarTrek.com wants fan to help shape StarTrek.com, as the site evolves over time. Released in beta, the website is expected to change in the near future, with plenty of updates and new content.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items of interest to fans and readers:

 

 

• Fans, as well as official contributors, will be contributing articles to the site. Expect to see this within the next two weeks.
  
• The site will be all-inclusive when it comes to fandom, not merely focusing on merchandising.
  
• Due to legal issues, fan-produced videos (mash-ups, etc.) won’t be part of the site. There will be plenty of exclusive interviews for fans to enjoy though.
  
• The database will be frequently updated.
  
• Some merchandise will be exclusive to StarTrek.com
  
• Streaming episodes are U.S.-only due to issues with rights, as is common. Exclusive interviews will be available world-wide.
  
• In time, expect full episodes from all the Star Trek television series. Currently, episodes are available only for the original series and most of Star Trek: Enterprise.
  
• No word yet on whether StarTrek.com will be the exclusive website for Star Trek XII, or if there will be a separate site for the next Abrams movie.
  
• A fan club may be part of StarTrek.com in future.
  

For any suggestions on how to improve the site, contact the reporter at TBonz@trekbbs.com.

 

 

 

 

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[Bethlehem 8]

I just love too give my opion on stuff, they will be sorry they asked. :P

[trekz 7]

Sounds to me that they are still focusing a lot on merchandise. What has attracted me over the years are the stories, characters and the postitive outlook toward the future. Merchandise is fne, but lots of things have merchandise. To me the strength of the franchise is the message and how that has been and is conveyed, and by whom. The message board there and lounge needed supervision in the past: hopefully that will be addressed now - otherwise I will not be that interested. The sources regarding episodes, the movies, characters, actors, etc. are first rate and will continue to be valuable.