This week star trek Return to the world of movies as well. Very different rotation: Not only in form In the first streaming special the franchise has ever seen, but also in perspective Section 31 Shining a spotlight on one of the darkest ideas ever. pullVision of Utopia From the first moment of launch in deep space nineSection 31 is considered insulting. Not only by the protagonists of these stories, but also by fans who deny their existence. And what does that mean? star trekIdeal vision of the future But that makes the creators and stars behind the new film want you to give them the benefit of the doubt even more.
“(Gene) Roddenberry has created his ideal utopian universe. It's a beautiful idea that we developed through all of this. But people have to understand that these things don't happen without sacrifice,” said Rob Kazinski, who played a safety fit for the machine. Section 31A group of key representatives told io9 recently on Zoom, “You cannot reach the level of equality, compassion, and peace of the Federation. And all these beautiful things without having to fight for it. and will fight to get it You have to fight to keep it.”
The existence of Section 31 as an organization within the Federation—which has been denied to the point of being almost legendary. Ready and willing to break every rule set out in the Charter to preserve peace—has made it a highly controversial part of world-building. The context in which it was first introduced deep space nineIt describes the climax of the war of government. (and with the outbreak of war An existential threat to the Federation unlike anything conceived by pull previously) for stars like Kazinsky It is critical to understanding why the idea was interesting in the first place. Although it is still heavily contested by star trek fans
“The people of the Federation live in a bubble of safety and happiness. But there are outsiders within the boundaries of that federation. Surrounded by the Empire, its founder, the Klingons (in this era) (the Romulan secret police), the Tal Shear, who don't have the same moral relativism that we have. They will see[the federation]destroyed in line with their moral complicity,” Kazinski argued. “People need to understand why people don't like this[Article 31]idea, but not change their minds.”
“The Federation, Humanity, and all the planets that represent other species. Fight for these great ideals of who and what we should be… But these things don't just happen by magic,” the actor concludes. “You want to expand the universe of star trekA place where we can tell good stories. That we used to do things like alliance treaties. (How did Starfleet and the Klingons come first?) next generation) Or how can we counter such malice? Chapter 31 is also an important part of that story. And I think we're exploring that.”
Undaunted Kazinsky pull Your boyfriend may be the person who is most infatuated with your friends. Section 31 stars about the content of the film But he is not the only one who sees the dark side of Section 31 as a way to further the highest ideals of star trek– “I think that Section 31 It's pushing the boundaries of, 'Hey, this is the reality of the police force that we want. Because we must return to faith. It's not just belief. But the truth is Equality can survive. Equality can exist.' Let's believe that again.” Omari Hardwick, player Section 31Team leader Mr. Aloke added, “I believe we really pushed the boundaries in that way. star trek Not before, they have other episodes. Which is the movie in the franchise that pushes that, but I think Section 31 Pushing that narrative very aggressively. And I think that's a good thing.”
“I think one of the key messages of this movie is redemption. Even those who commit evil have a chance to redeem themselves, heal, and make things right,” said Kasey Rohl, who plays Rachel Garrett, Starfleet Officer-Captain. future organization-C as seen in TNG episode “Yesterday's Enterprise”—tells io9 “That's something to think about1737580308.”
–Section 31 Playing at a really unique moment for Casey,” Hardwick interjected. “We are in that moment. There is a conflict (in the film) involved. Section 31 and for star trek Basically, we're (conducting this interview from) the comfort of a hotel. With so many people asking us great questions, we're premiering the movie this week. We're OK, but there are kids out there right now making their way. It is their own conflicts that they are facing and seeing in the world. Redemption is their key—you have to figure out how to not cast stones. Because we all can get stuck on things we do wrong. I think this movie really pushes that narrative again. In a pretty cool way.”
It's just nothing. Section 31 must be representative of star trek From a storytelling perspective But so is the tone. It's a question that has long been debated over the franchise's cinematic legacy. “I think if you're a fan of. star trekYou see the world of the Federation and the world of Starfleet as worlds born of Gene's specific vision of positivity. roddenberry and play by specific rules within Federation space.” Alex Kurtzman, Executive Producer and star trekParamount's expansive architect reflects. “The concept of Section 31 as originally conceived deep space nine It points out that the Federation we know and love could not exist without people living in the shadows operating outside of Federation space protecting what we all value. star trek– That was a really interesting conversation. Because it's like every other matter. star trekIt reflects the conversations we have about our true words. And to me that's what makes it beautiful. It's a mirror. It anchors itself to our world. And let us reflect on the life we live. and how we They are living life Section 31 I'm doing that.”
How are you Section 31 Did you do that? For Kurtzman, it was as much a tone-breaking idea as it was a subversive one. With preconceived ideas about what? star trek It has as much value as Section 31 does in the wider novel. “I believe that what has been (from the movie) is an important extension of Roddenberry's vision. which for me is the beating heart of star trekAnd tone is very important for that,” Kurtzman continued. “If we do something dark and serious and solemn. star trek This movie I think the fans probably has the right to say 'It's not like that.' star trekThat's not it. star trek that I know and love'”
“This movie is fun and funny and adventurous and emotional—and dark. But I don't think it's a dark movie. Our goal is to find ways to address those fans' concerns as we share them. At the beginning of the movie You have been informed that this story does not exist in federal territory. You're traveling outside of Federation space to protect the Federation. Hopefully, I think skeptics will see that we're ultimately trying to do what they want. which is to reinforce the important vision of star trek–
Star Trek: Episode 31 It begins streaming on Paramount+ on January 24.
Additional reporting by Cheryl Eddy.–
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