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Manny Coto Says Writing Was on the Wall, Talks Franchise Future

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By GustavoLeao / 15:08, 17 April 2005 / Enterprise

The latest issue of Cinefantastique magazine, just out in the US, features an exclusive interview with STAR TREK ENTERPRISE producer Manny Coto, in which he again talks about the show's cancellation. Here are a few excerpts :

"When I went into this season knowing we were moved to Fridays and the budget had been reduced and there was no promotion, the handwriting was kind of on the wall" he told journalist Jeff Bond "But it is sad because what we did this season was only the tip of the iceberg of what we could have done."

"My guess is that in two years some hot new show runner, someone who is popular and has established hits, will come to Paramount and say they want to do a STAR TREK series and Paramount will say terrific." Coto said "Because STAR TREK is such an enticing brand name that there are very few people out there who would not want to do it; anyone of the people running the hot action or hot sci-fi series out there would die to do a STAR TREK series and in two or three years that opportunity will be open."

To read the full interview, get the latest issue of Cinefantastique magazine at your local newstand.



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By: Archer70 (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:37:52 on Apr 17, 2005

What I think Coto means is that someone with a successful series might come back. Like say Ronald Moore! Maybe, Piller. But Abrams might have a good twist to throw in. But my money is on Coto and Moore teaming up, and cleaning house.

The bottom line is that Trek will not be around.
I Blame B&B for the Drawn out Temperoral Cold War. But in the long run I think a lot of fans were like "I'll catch this season in reruns or when they syndicate it." So a lot of blame does go to the fans too. There are things that keep us from watching our favorite shows. But things happen.
So not enough people watched the show towards the end. It happens.
Enterprise had a good run, now it takes a rest.
The future series could be better written and character driven. Only time will tell.

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