A "slight revision" in the NX-01's course should bring "epic challenges" to the Enterprise crew in its upcoming missions, say the show's captains in a new TV Guide feature.

In an article by Mark Nollinger commenting on the recent ratings and box office downturns of the Star Trek television and film franchises, executive producers Rick Berman and Brannon Braga respond with light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel hints that the current UPN series will soon embark on some radical new directions.

Without divulging details, Braga says "epic challenges ... that better exploit the sense of awe and danger" are in store for the crew. Berman adds, "Let's just say there will be a slight revision in our mission, and a slight revision in the part of space that Enterprise is heading into."

Regarding the feature film future for Trek, Berman says, "I doubt because our box office fell off on 'Nemesis' that it's going to be the end of Star Trek films. I can't imagine numerous other movies won't occur." He suggests that one tempting scenario is combining characters from the various series in one grand adventure. "There are a lot of interesting possibilities," he says.

Despite gloomy projections by some regarding the franchise's health, Braga remains optimistic. "It's come this far, and it ain't goin' anywhere," he says.

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