398: You Don't Have to Take Our Word For It

After a week break, we're back! This time we are reviewing the documentary Butterfly in the Sky. It's staring Star Trek alum LeVar Burton and wildly popular show Reading Rainbow. 
Paramount's rejects Skydace's latest takeover offer. What's next for the media giant? Also, we'll tell you what it could mean for Star Trek and what Hollywood insiders are saying. 

And Starfleet Academy is starting to take shape as Oscar-winning actor Paul Giamatti takes a major role in the series. 

And there's a fire sale of Star Trek Merch. We'll tell you about it. 

News:
https://nypost.com/2024/06/15/business/shari-redstone-refusing-to-sell-paramount-to-skydance-is-shocking-after-negotiations-fell-through/

https://trekmovie.com/2024/06/12/anson-mount-says-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-takes-bigger-swings-than-musical-episode/

https://www.tvinsider.com/1139638/star-trek-starfleet-academy-cast-premiere-date-characters-season-1/

https://trekmovie.com/2024/06/13/everything-must-go-in-final-master-replicas-sale-of-eaglemoss-star-trek-ship-models/

The journey and legacy of PBS's show Reading Rainbow through interviews with host LeVar Burton, filmmakers, and staff members, along with clips from episodes that had a particularly memorable impact; its creators believe that television can inspire children with a lifelong love of reading.




Initial release: June 9, 2022



Directors: Bradford Thomason, Brett Whitcomb





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