Bill Nighy Replaces Paul Giamatti in Starfleet Academy Season 2Doctor Who-Star Trek Crossover Nearly HappenedBen Stiller Hosts William Shatner for Star Trek's 60th AnniversaryOn Trek Signal, Nora Reed reports on major casting news for *Star Trek: Starfleet Academy*, with Bill Nighy taking over the villain role from Paul Giamatti for season two. Discover how a *Doctor Who* and *Star Trek* crossover nearly became a reality, according to Russell T. Davies. We also look at unique creative inspirations on *Star Trek: Strange New Worlds*, upcoming *Star Trek* games and comics, and celebrate *Star Trek*'s 60th anniversary with Ben Stiller hosting William Shatner at New York Comic Con, plus reflections from Shatner himself on the franchise's legacy and his early career. Plus, a new, formidable villain is teased for *Star Trek: Starfleet Academy*. This episode covers *Star Trek: Strange New Worlds*, *Star Trek: Starfleet Academy*, William Shatner, Ben Stiller, Bill Nighy, Paul Giamatti, Doctor Who, Alex Kurtzman, and Noga Landau.Sources:- imdb.com: https://www.imdb.com/news/ni66062468/?ref_=ttnw_art_perm- scottishnews.com: https://www.scottishnews.com/articles/paisley-actor-burnistoun-star-trek- trekmovie.com: https://trekmovie.com/2026/10/14/see-the-most-important-person-in-starfleet-trapped-in-a-spooky-mystery-in-star-trek-holo-ween-ii-2-preview/- cultbox.co.uk: https://cultbox.co.uk/news/karen-pirie-renewed-for-a-third-series-by-itv- bleedingcool.com: https://bleedingcool.com/tv/rtd-moffat-tried-to-make-doctor-who-star-trek-crossover-a-reality/- screenrant.com: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-starfleet-academy-bill-nighy-paul-giamatti-replacement/- cardgamebase.com: https://cardgamebase.com/federation-fleet-precon-decklist/- mtgrocks.com: https://mtgrocks.com/mtg-star-trek-teasers/- thenews.com.pk: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1419895-star-trek-ascendancy-shipment-expected-soon-after-production-delays- icv2.com: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63619/step-renaissance-new-unlock-short-adventures-assassins-creed- ctvnews.ca: https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/star-trek-star-joins-winnipeg-symphony-orchestra-for-special-performance/- yahoo.com: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/william-shatner-sees-ben-stiller-151700083.html- parade.com: https://parade.com/news/ben-stiller-brought-a-gorn-head-to-william-shatners-star-trek-panel- youtube.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kouPm3Hm7c- classic107.com: https://classic107.com/articles/new-compositions-celebrate-60-years-of-star-trek--beyond-with-beloved-cast-member- imdb.com: https://www.imdb.com/news/ni66062643/?ref_=ttnw_art_perm- joblo.com: https://www.joblo.com/interview-william-shatner-and-star-trek-legends-reflect-on-the-franchises-sixty-year-mission/amp/- yahoo.com: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/star-trek-icon-didnt-money-080000699.html
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