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Watch: William Shatner Talks Broadway on 'The View'

Watch: William Shatner Talks Broadway on ‘The View’

On Monday, Star Trek's original Captain Kirk, William Shatner appeared on ABC's morning talk show, The View. During his appearance, Shatner discussed his return to Broadway after 50 years with his new show, Shatner's World, with the show's hosts Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd, Elisabeth Hasselbec []

02.21.2012| Celebrity, Interview, Star Trek: TOS | Brian Wilkins

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William Shatner Praises Chris Pine as Captain Kirk

William Shatner Praises Chris Pine as Captain Kirk

Last weekend, William Shatner appeared at the Wizard World convention in New Orleans. During a Q&A session with the crowd, Shatner was asked if he ever hated Captain Kirk. "Last night we were having dinner (on Bourbon Street), and the waiter comes up and says, 'What would you like?' I sai []

02.9.2012| Interview, Star Trek 2013, Star Trek: TOS | Brian Wilkins

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Mike & Denise Okuda on Remastering TNG:

Mike & Denise Okuda on Remastering TNG: “It’s Amazing”

Michael and Denise Okuda have worked on Star Trek since the mid-eighties. In that time they've worked as designers, consultants, technical supervisors and everything in-between. The couple's latest Trek-related project is the upcoming release of Star Trek: The Next Generation as it get conver []

01.20.2012| Interview, Star Trek: TNG | TrekNews

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Marina Sirtis Talks TNG's Lasting Effects on the Television Industry

Marina Sirtis Talks TNG’s Lasting Effects on the Television Industry

In a recent interview with SciFi4Me, Star Trek: The Next Generation star Marina Sirtis discussed the possibilities of appearing in an episode of the Star Trek: Phase Two fan series, TNG's lasting effects on the television industry and the show's contribution to the Star Trek franchise. When a []

01.16.2012| Interview, Star Trek: TNG | TrekNews

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Benedict Cumberbatch Says He May Not Be a Villain in Star Trek Sequel [Video]

Benedict Cumberbatch Says He May Not Be a Villain in Star Trek Sequel [Video]

At Sunday night's 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, recently announced Star Trek sequel star, Benedict Cumberbatch Cumberbatch teased that his role in the next Trek film may not necessarily be a villain. "I don't think we do know that, actually," Cumberbatch told MTV's Josh Horowitz "That's ju []

01.16.2012| Interview, Star Trek 2013, Video | Brian Wilkins

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Damon Lindelof and Bruce Greenwood Talk Star Trek Sequel

Damon Lindelof and Bruce Greenwood Talk Star Trek Sequel

The Star Trek sequel began shooting last Thursday in Southern California. While the film won't hit theaters until May 17, 2013, the fans along with the cast, the crew are already getting amped up for a return to the 23rd century. This past week, actor Bruce Greenwood, who returns as Admiral C []

01.15.2012| Interview, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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JJ Abrams Says Star Trek Sequel Begins Shooting Thursday, Talks Converting to 3D, Casting & Lens Flares

JJ Abrams Says Star Trek Sequel Begins Shooting Thursday, Talks Converting to 3D, Casting & Lens Flares

The Star Trek sequel begins shooting this Thursday and director J.J. Abrams recently sat down with Collider to discuss the film, his casting choices, converting to 3D his changes to the Star Trek timeline. Abrams discussed Benicio del Toro dropping out of the film after negotiations fell through. []

01.9.2012| Interview, News, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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Robin Curtis Talks Saavik, Star Trek III and Leonard Nimoy

Robin Curtis Talks Saavik, Star Trek III and Leonard Nimoy

Robin Curtis, who replaced Kirstie Alley as Saavik in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, recently discussed her involvement with the film, being specifically chosen by Leonard Nimoy for the role, what fascinated her about the character along with her role on Star Trek: The Next Generation. []

01.5.2012| Interview, Star Trek: TOS | TrekNews

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Simon Pegg Says He's Ready to Shoot Star Trek Sequel

Simon Pegg Says He’s Ready to Shoot Star Trek Sequel

While on a promotional tour for his new film Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, actor Simon Pegg discussed his preparation for the upcoming Star Trek sequel. When asked about Star Trek, Pegg told the Chicago Sun-Times "It’s all a “go.” I'm preparing to fly out to L.A. in the new year and []

01.3.2012| Interview, News, Star Trek 2013 | Brian Wilkins

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Chris Pine:

Chris Pine: “I Think Mr. Shatner will Forever be Captain Kirk”

Chris Pine won over a great deal of skeptical fans in 2009 with his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek reboot. Prior to the film's release, fans questioned if anyone could replace William Shatner, in a role he's so well identified with. In a recent interview, Pine di []

11.23.2011| Interview, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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William Shatner:

William Shatner: “I Don’t Feel 80 and I Don’t Know How to Deal with That”

Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner appeared on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight, last Friday. During the interview Shatner discussed the longevity of his career, his new book, "Shatner Rules," his role on Star Trek, his love of comedy, acting, writing and singing. "I don't feel 80 and I don't kn []

11.21.2011| Interview, Star Trek: TOS | TrekNews

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William Shatner Talks

William Shatner Talks “Seeking Major Tom”

William Shatner, who's new album, Seeking Major Tom was released last month, recently sat down to discuss the recording process, his vision for the album and what some of the tracks mean to him. Shatner, now 80, says he had a single vision for his fifth studio album. "What happened to Major []

11.14.2011| Interview | TrekNews

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