Star Trek
Now You Can Own Captain Kirk’s Original ‘Star Trek’ Phaser (Exclusive)
Fans of Star Trek, get set to be stunned. A original phaser and communicator used by William Shatner’s James T. Kirk on the 1960s NBC series will be on display starting Monday at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego. The iconic props, created in 1966, have not been seen in more than 50 years, organizers […]
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Paul Giamatti Boards ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’
Paul Giamatti is joining the Star Trek universe at Paramount+. The Oscar-nominated star of The Holdovers has booked a major role in the streamer’s Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The actor will have a recurring guest star role as the season’s central villain, described as a man with an ominous past with a connection to one […]
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Mel Brooks Achieves “PEGOT” Status With Career Honor at Peabody Awards: “I Will Not Sell This One”
Mel Brooks entered even more prestigious awards territory on Sunday, upgrading his EGOT to a PEGOT as he was recognized with the Career Achievement Award at the 84th annual Peabody Awards. Brooks became only the fourth person to win a Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, behind Barbra Streisand, Rita Moreno and Mike Nichols. Billy […]
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Simon Kinberg in Talks to Produce ‘Star Trek’ Movie Franchise for Paramount
Longtime X-Men producer Simon Kinberg is beaming up to a new franchise. The multi-hyphenate is in talks to produce a new Star Trek feature for Paramount Pictures, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. If all goes well, the door would open to him taking active creative roles on the rest of the storied franchise’s film side. Alex […]
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William Shatner Willing to Return to ‘Star Trek’ as De-Aged Captain Kirk
“Mr. Scott, set the de-ager for 40 years!” William Shatner says he’s down to play Captain James T. Kirk in a movie again, and has an idea for how it might work. The 93-year-old sci-fi legend told the Canadian Press that he’d be willing to return to the Starship Enterprise under certain conditions. “It’s an […]
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William Shatner on Living Boldly Throughout Acting Career: “The Future Is Unheralded”
William Shatner took a moment on Real Time Friday to reflect on living boldly throughout his acting career. The Star Trek star, who has hundreds of credits to his name, was asked by host Bill Maher if his outgoing personality was shaped by his character Captain James T. Kirk or if the show thought he was already […]
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‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ to End With Season 5
Paramount+ has made two big decisions about its Star Trek universe. Strange New Worlds has been renewed for a fourth season, while Lower Decks will end with its previously announced upcoming fifth season, expected to air sometime this year. Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan and executive producer Alex Kurtzman posted a statement on the Star […]
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Barbara Baldavin, Actress on ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Medical Center,’ Dies at 85
Barbara Baldavin, who appeared on three episodes of the original Star Trek and recurred on Medical Center before working in the casting department on shows including Dynasty and Trapper John, M.D., has died. She was 85. Baldavin died Sunday of congestive heart failure at her home in Manhattan Beach, her son Marc D’Agosta told The […]
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William Shatner on His Biggest ‘Star Trek’ Regret – and Why He Cried With Bezos
When writing about a legend who’s still working as a nonagenarian, it’s almost obligatory to include a line about how they are seemingly busier than ever. William Shatner, 92, may no longer be on set 12 hours a day for the roles that made him the first Comic-Con celebrity (Star Trek), or that transformed him […]
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Kenneth Mitchell, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Actor, Dies at 49
Kenneth Mitchell, known for his portrayal of several characters in Star Trek: Discovery as well as roles in Captain Marvel and Jericho, has died. He was 49. Mitchell died Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of ALS, his family told The Hollywood Reporter. “Kenny was the keeper of countless enduring friendships,” they said. “Like a […]
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“I Got a Little Blood on Me”: A Makeup Artist Legend Looks Back on ‘Rocky’ and ‘Star Trek’
With a range of work that includes classics from Rocky to Raging Bull and an estimated 600 episodes of Star Trek, makeup artist Michael Westmore will be among the special honorees at the upcoming 11th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) Awards. He’s an Oscar winner for 1985’s Mask and has […]
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William Shatner to be Honored by Visual Effects Society
William Shatner is scheduled to receive the Visual Effects Society Award for Creative Excellence at the 22nd annual VES Awards on Feb. 21 at The Beverly Hilton hotel. The multihyphenate is best known for originating the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the classic Star Trek: The Original Series and returned as Kirk in seven Star Trek movies. He’s currently […]
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