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's one-man show, "Shatner's World" kicked off on Tuesday night at the Music Box Theatre in New York City. Following a three-week stint on Broadway, the two-hour show will then transition to a US tour with fifteen dates currently scheduled. "I’m looking forward to taking this [...]
02.16.2012| Celebrity, Events, Star Trek: TOS | TrekNews
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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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William Shatner, who has been a spokesperson for Priceline for almost 15 years, filmed his last commercial for the company late last year. In the final appearance of Shatner's "Priceline Negotiator" character, he helps a group of passengers escape from a crashed bus before it falls from a bri [...]
01.27.2012| Star Trek: TOS, Video | Brian Wilkins
No Comments![William Shatner Responds to George Takei's Call for Peace [Video]](http://www.treknews.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/william-shatner-responds-to-george-takie-150x150.jpg)
The ongoing video battle continues, as William Shatner reponds to his former co-star George Takei's call for interstellar peace between Star Trek and Star Wars fans. Last November, Shatner posted a video on Youtube poking fun at and discussing his thoughts on Star Trek vesus Star Wars. That v [...]
01.9.2012| Star Trek: TOS, Video | TrekNews
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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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Star Trek's own George Takei has been named as one of the contestants for the upcoming season of Donald Trump's hit reality television show, Celebrity Apprentice. Takei, who played the original Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek will join 17 other celebrities vying for a $250,000 prize to be donated to [...]
01.4.2012| Celebrity, News, Star Trek: TOS | TrekNews
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On December 28, 1932, in Illinois, Nichelle Nichols was born. Singer, dancer, actress, and writer, Nichelle Nichols continues to be an inspiration 79 years later to generations of Star Trek fans. Collecting Uhura and Nichelle Nichols memorabilia takes on a special meaning when considering the char [...]
12.28.2011| Birthdays, Merchandise, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
1 Comment![New Spock Statue Coming in 2012 from Hollywood Collectibles [Pics]](http://www.treknews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/spock-statue-sm-150x150.jpg)
Some fascinating news for Star Trek collectors! The Hollywood Collectibles Group announced this week the third in its continuing line of Star Trek statues. The latest release, Mr. Spock, stands at 1/6th scale. Made of heavyweight polystone, this hand painted statue features a 12” tall Spock st [...]
12.17.2011| Collector's Corner, Merchandise, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
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William Shatner's one-man show, Shatner’s World: We Just Live in It, is scheduled to play the Music Box Theater on Broadway for a limited run in February 2012. Based on years of Star Trek Q&As, the limited engagement will be the kick off of a 15-week US tour. According to the New Yor [...]
12.16.2011| Events, Star Trek: TOS | TrekNews
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Before the Internet and tablets, radio programs were a popular source of entertainment and a potent promotional strategy. For the premiere of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, The Source, a popular radio network for young adults, featured an hour long program called The Voyage of Star Trek. Premi [...]
12.13.2011| Audio, Star Trek: TOS | John Tenuto
1 Comment![George Takei Weighs in on Star Trek vs. Star Wars, Says Fans Should Unite Against Common Enemy [Video]](http://www.treknews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/george-takei-star-trek-star-wars-video-150x150.jpg)
Following William Shatner's Youtube video in which he discussed Star Trek vs. Star Wars, Carrie Fisher's response video and a second by Shatner, now George Takei has weighed in with his opinion on this "hot button" topic. "Each is wonderful in it's own special way," Takei said. His stance [...]
12.13.2011| Star Trek: TOS, Video | Brian Wilkins
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