Two photos showcase the power of representation in Discovery

Last night the first two Discovery episodes had their premiere at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, and many of the Discovery cast and Star Trek alumni were there to watch and celebrate. Two moments really caught my eye though, so I'm going to look just at those.

First up, the great Nichelle Nichols (the original Uhura of course) tweeted a photo of herself with Sonequa Martin-Green (the star of Discovery, Michael Burnham).

I'm in two minds about what this meeting symbolises. Part of me is simply delighted to have these two black women at the heart of Star Trek. But part of me is also saddened that fifty years after Uhura sat on the bridge of the Enterprise it remains remarkable to have a woman of colour be a lead in a major TV series. I'm proud Star Trek is continuing to push for better representation, and can only hope this continues to be normal in future, not the exception.

Loads of new Discovery behind the scenes footage

CBS have released two new behind the scenes videos today, revealing all sorts of new details about Discovery. Continue below to check them out, and all the other latest Discovery news.

First up, we have a general look at the series' production values, highlighting the sets and location work, as well as showing a few new shots from the show, and, a tribble! (See alternate Youtube if you can't see the region locked offical one below)

First four Discovery episode titles revealed, and other updates

CBS have released a video to announce the first four episode titles in the series. Continue below to discover what they are, and other updates from the production:

A new voyage begins in only 6 days! Discover the titles of the first four episodes of #StarTrekDiscovery.

A post shared by Star Trek Discovery (@startrekcbs) on Sep 18, 2017 at 1:09pm PDT

Star Trek Cats calendar!

The Star Trek Cats book must have gone down well, as ThinkGeek and Chronicle Books have just revealed they have used the artwork from it to create a surprise addition to the 2018 Star Trek calendar line-up. Available now, and exclusive to ThinkGeek is the Star Trek Cats calendar; a sixteen month calendar, including a compressed four month final third of this year on a single page, so you can put your new calendar into action straight away. Check it out:

New TNG model and book sets

Running Press have revealed the latest two releases in their series of Star Trek "Miniature Editions", a novelty gift collection which typically includes a small model and a little booklet. Like their previous Star Trek releases, they are releasing two sets around the same time, a ship, and a prop, this time however they have moved on from TOS, with two TNG themed releases: Due out next April will be a Borg Cube, and a Tricorder, both featuring light and sound effects. Chip Carter returns to author the included booklets. Check them out below:

First Discovery episode title revealed, plus trailer, poster, and behind the scenes

Lots of little Discovery updates today! First up, via TV Guide, we have the title for the first episode: The Vulcan Hello - Make of that what you will! While you're pondering, here's another new mini-trailer (hosted also on YouTube if you need to get round the region lock):

Discover a future worth fighting for. Stream the world premiere of #StarTrekDiscovery in 1 WEEK—Sunday, Sept 24: https://t.co/UQuwf1KdyC pic.twitter.com/x0C18YO8wh

— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) September 17, 2017

Loot Crate brings us mirror-Data origins comic

Loot Crate have revealed an exciting Star Trek exclusive coming in September's Loot Crate. For the first time, there will be entire Star Trek comic available only via Loot Crate (as opposed to the several previous variant covers distributed through the company). This will be Origin of Data, a prequel to the current TNG Mirror Broken series. Check out this amazing cover from J.K. Woodward:

Discovery bridge tour, behind the scenes, character details, and more

CBS have released a video tour of the USS Discovery bridge set, full of beauty shots of the dark and alluring new bridge. Check it out below, along with other Discovery updates (PS, you guessed it, region locked. So check out a backup if you're outside the US)

Welcome aboard the bridge of the U.S.S. Discovery. Stream the #StarTrekDiscovery world premiere Sept 24: https://t.co/acwPpBk46H pic.twitter.com/8s39fPa88M

— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) September 15, 2017

Props, Klingon details, and other Discovery updates

CBS have released another behind the scenes Discovery video, this time giving us a look at the design of the props in the show (region locked of course...). Check that out below, plus lots of interesting new details about the Klingons in the show, and more:

Latest promo sees Discovery on a forest world, and other updates

CBS have released another new Discovery spot, with quite a lot of new footage (as ever, region locked, so you'll need to seek out unofficial Youtube copies outside the US)

We embrace the unknown. Stream the world premiere of #StarTrekDiscovery Sept 24 on CBS All Access: https://t.co/H4LOVFv6DX pic.twitter.com/3pWlTl74V4

— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) September 13, 2017