Anyone expecting the usual A-list documentary fodder — wacky on-set anecdotes, salacious showbiz gossip — will come away disappointed from this 90-minute deep dive into William Shatner's life, work, wit and wisdom. Instead, You Can Call Me Bill takes the form of a meandering, stream-of-consciousness monologue, with its subject mostly sitting moist-eyed in a darkened room, pondering everything from the "exquisite agony" of evolution to the potential existence of God.
If this makes the film sound pretentious, well... it is, a little. Indeed, some of the lengthier sections, in which Shatner ruminates on death, loneliness and existential terror, are a bit like being trapped inside a Samuel Beckett novel. But the Star Trek icon is also so immensely likeable and engaging that for the most part, it's a joy to spend time in his company — even when he's earnestly extolling the "preciousness of snails".
Amid the experimentalism, some of the more traditional documentary boxes are ticked,...
If this makes the film sound pretentious, well... it is, a little. Indeed, some of the lengthier sections, in which Shatner ruminates on death, loneliness and existential terror, are a bit like being trapped inside a Samuel Beckett novel. But the Star Trek icon is also so immensely likeable and engaging that for the most part, it's a joy to spend time in his company — even when he's earnestly extolling the "preciousness of snails".
Amid the experimentalism, some of the more traditional documentary boxes are ticked,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Tom Ellen
- Empire - Movies
As of this writing, the "Law & Order" TV empire incorporates 65 seasons of television, providing 1,355 episodes in toto. If you're staying in a hotel anywhere in the world, you can probably turn on your TV and flip only three channels in either direction before you'll come upon a "Law & Order" rerun. It is ubiquitous and eternal, and it has become the ultimate "comfort watch" for a populace hungry for, well, law and order.
While "Law & Order" may feature multiple beloved characters who will stay on their respective shows for many years, they tend to rotate out when a given actor wishes to retire. The shows rarely suffer from multiple, frequent cast changes, however, and they're able to keep telling interesting stories without the benefit of a particular character's point of view. Each character might bring a gruff je ne sais quoi to the series, but after airing for decades,...
While "Law & Order" may feature multiple beloved characters who will stay on their respective shows for many years, they tend to rotate out when a given actor wishes to retire. The shows rarely suffer from multiple, frequent cast changes, however, and they're able to keep telling interesting stories without the benefit of a particular character's point of view. Each character might bring a gruff je ne sais quoi to the series, but after airing for decades,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Two of the credited screenwriters on Leonard Nimoy's "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" were Steve Meerson and Peter Krikes, the screenwriters behind the Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello flick "Back to the Beach," the two-Van-Dammes-for-the-price-of-one movie "Double Impact," and the 1999 would-be Oscar darling "Anna and the King." "Star Trek IV" was one of their first major screenwriting gigs, and it was a dizzying experience. The screenwriters remembered meeting with Nimoy and with producer Harve Bennett for a brainstorming session, and it seems that no one could come to any kind of solid conclusions. Bennett mentioned that he wanted the next movie to be a throwback to "The City on the Edge of Forever," one of the most celebrated episodes of the series. Nimoy was in a weird headspace, talking about environmentalism and biodiversity. Meerson recalls: "Leonard started talking about plankton, cells, that cells become plankton, that things eat plankton...
- 5/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Every anthology TV show has high points and low points, and that includes the best one ever made. Rod Serling's seminal 1959 series "The Twilight Zone" broke new ground in small screen storytelling week after week, delivering sci-fi tinged homilies about the human condition. The show looked to the future frequently and to the past more often than you might remember, but its best stories still feel timeless in their acute understanding of fear, loneliness, love, hatred, and mortality. While most shows have a small handful of standout episodes, "The Twilight Zone" has dozens.
And yet, it's not perfect. Any total watchthrough of the series reveals a few distinct flaws, including repetitive plot points and the show's profound inability to pull off more humorous outings. "The Twilight Zone" is a monument in television history, one that's as daring and imaginative as the medium has ever been, but some seasons of...
And yet, it's not perfect. Any total watchthrough of the series reveals a few distinct flaws, including repetitive plot points and the show's profound inability to pull off more humorous outings. "The Twilight Zone" is a monument in television history, one that's as daring and imaginative as the medium has ever been, but some seasons of...
- 5/27/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Known for portraying the role of Captain Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, William Shatner has had a prolific career in the world of film and television. And the actor shared his remarkable journey and diverse array in his documentary, William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill.
Captain Kirk | Credit: Paramount
While promoting the documentary, the 93-year-old actor was asked about the use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking, to which the actor shared an interesting answer, specifically addressing whether he would support an AI version of his iconic character returning in the sci-fi series.
William Shatner on the Use of Artificial Intelligence
The use of artificial intelligence has become a significant topic of discussion in the film industry, particularly highlighted during the 2023 Hollywood strikes. Debates have also emerged about reviving or recreating performances from older actors using AI technology.
William Shatner | Credit: Super Festivals via Wikimedia Commons
When asked about...
Captain Kirk | Credit: Paramount
While promoting the documentary, the 93-year-old actor was asked about the use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking, to which the actor shared an interesting answer, specifically addressing whether he would support an AI version of his iconic character returning in the sci-fi series.
William Shatner on the Use of Artificial Intelligence
The use of artificial intelligence has become a significant topic of discussion in the film industry, particularly highlighted during the 2023 Hollywood strikes. Debates have also emerged about reviving or recreating performances from older actors using AI technology.
William Shatner | Credit: Super Festivals via Wikimedia Commons
When asked about...
- 5/26/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
With titles like Memory: The Origins Of Alien, Lynch/Oz and Leap Of Faith: William Friedkin On The Exorcist to his name, Alexandre O Philippe has firmly established himself as a director able to dig into well known subjects and find something new, but even he is up against it when it comes to William Shatner. In an interview-based documentary which skirts lightly over the star’s actual work to focus on his self-analysis and ‘philosophy’, Philippe comes up against a man as famous for his devotion to crafting his own legend as for any of his creative work. The phrase “there’s no room for ego,” is used again and again as the filmmaker struggles to find a route past what Shatner wants us to see, past the masks which he openly admits to wearing.
We begin and end with giant redwood trees. Shatner wants to talk about environmentalism, which is very decent.
We begin and end with giant redwood trees. Shatner wants to talk about environmentalism, which is very decent.
- 5/25/2024
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Actor William Shatner rose to prominence with the role of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. Over the years, Shatner has gained unparalleled popularity because of the role and remains a fan-favorite member of the first Star Trek television series’ cast. However, despite the fame from the series, Shatner faced some personal struggles after it ended.
William Shatner gained for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series (Image via Paramount Television)
During an interview, Shatner shed light on how his acting career turned out after the conclusion of the original series. The actor highlighted some of his struggles during this time, which might surprise fans given the popularity of the sci-fi franchise and Shatner’s role in it. Here is what Shatner had to say about his post-Star Trek career and personal struggles during this period.
Star Trek Star William Shatner Reveals Living In...
William Shatner gained for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series (Image via Paramount Television)
During an interview, Shatner shed light on how his acting career turned out after the conclusion of the original series. The actor highlighted some of his struggles during this time, which might surprise fans given the popularity of the sci-fi franchise and Shatner’s role in it. Here is what Shatner had to say about his post-Star Trek career and personal struggles during this period.
Star Trek Star William Shatner Reveals Living In...
- 5/25/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Back in the year 2000, veteran actress Sandra Bullock decided to star in a film titled Miss Congeniality. Starring an ensemble cast of actors like William Shatner, Michael Caine, and, Benjamin Bratt, the film was an R-rated comedy that received great reviews after its release.
Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality | Warner Bros. Pictures
Starring alongside Bullock, veteran actor Michael Caine had a scene in the film wherein he has to fondle Sandra Bullock’s bre*sts. Despite the filming being a bit awkward for Bullock, the actress revealed that Michael Caine kept a professional face throughout the shooting of the scene!
Michael Caine, Sandra Bullock, And That Scene From Miss Congeniality
Before we delve into how it happened, we need to talk about “why” that scene happened. Miss Congeniality showed Sandra Bullock as a tom-boyish FBI agent who infiltrates the Miss United States beauty pageant because of a bomb threat.
Michael...
Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality | Warner Bros. Pictures
Starring alongside Bullock, veteran actor Michael Caine had a scene in the film wherein he has to fondle Sandra Bullock’s bre*sts. Despite the filming being a bit awkward for Bullock, the actress revealed that Michael Caine kept a professional face throughout the shooting of the scene!
Michael Caine, Sandra Bullock, And That Scene From Miss Congeniality
Before we delve into how it happened, we need to talk about “why” that scene happened. Miss Congeniality showed Sandra Bullock as a tom-boyish FBI agent who infiltrates the Miss United States beauty pageant because of a bomb threat.
Michael...
- 5/25/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
With the fate of the next film up in the air, the original captain wants to get back on the Enterprise – it could be a genius feat of nostalgic casting or a desperate attempt to regain past glory
It probably says something about the gaping void where Star Trek movies ought to be sitting right now that even 93-year-old William Shatner reckons he might have a chance at getting back in the Enterprise command chair, albeit with a bit of futuristic de-ageing tech. Speaking to the Canadian Press a couple of weeks ago, the original Captain James Tiberius Kirk suggested he could easily play a younger version of the erstwhile Star Trek admiral, thanks to a company he’s working with that specialises in software that “takes years off your face, so that in a film you can look 10, 20, 30, 50 years younger than you are”.
Kirk was, of course, killed off in 1994’s Star Trek: Generations.
It probably says something about the gaping void where Star Trek movies ought to be sitting right now that even 93-year-old William Shatner reckons he might have a chance at getting back in the Enterprise command chair, albeit with a bit of futuristic de-ageing tech. Speaking to the Canadian Press a couple of weeks ago, the original Captain James Tiberius Kirk suggested he could easily play a younger version of the erstwhile Star Trek admiral, thanks to a company he’s working with that specialises in software that “takes years off your face, so that in a film you can look 10, 20, 30, 50 years younger than you are”.
Kirk was, of course, killed off in 1994’s Star Trek: Generations.
- 5/24/2024
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Prepare to be captivated by the mysteries of the universe as “The UnXplained” returns with an all-new episode titled “Dangers From Space,” airing this Friday at 9:00 Pm on History. Hosted by William Shatner, this fascinating series delves into the unexplained phenomena that lurk beyond the reaches of our planet.
In this particular episode, viewers will be taken on a journey through the cosmos to explore the various dangers that threaten life on Earth. From asteroids hurtling through space to bursts of radiation and even the potential threat of microscopic alien viruses, each cosmic peril presents a unique challenge that could potentially end human civilization as we know it.
Through expert analysis, compelling narratives, and cutting-edge visualizations, “The UnXplained” sheds light on these cosmic dangers, providing viewers with a deeper understanding of the threats that exist beyond our planet. With its blend of science, speculation, and awe-inspiring storytelling, this episode...
In this particular episode, viewers will be taken on a journey through the cosmos to explore the various dangers that threaten life on Earth. From asteroids hurtling through space to bursts of radiation and even the potential threat of microscopic alien viruses, each cosmic peril presents a unique challenge that could potentially end human civilization as we know it.
Through expert analysis, compelling narratives, and cutting-edge visualizations, “The UnXplained” sheds light on these cosmic dangers, providing viewers with a deeper understanding of the threats that exist beyond our planet. With its blend of science, speculation, and awe-inspiring storytelling, this episode...
- 5/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Game of Thrones and The Witcher had one thing in common. They veered too far off the source text and kept going until the fans tasted nothing but bitterness and the critics foamed at their mouths with razor-sharp expletives. Star Trek: Discovery could very well be headed down the same road after one Season 5 announcement throws the original fans off their seat with a measure of abject horror.
Star Trek: Discovery [Credit: Paramount Network]
Given the state of adaptations, remakes, and spin-offs in the current era of the entertainment industry, it can be said with enough accumulated expertise gained through experience that it never ends well for those who overstay their welcome. Currently, Star Trek: Discovery aims to do just that with its storyline which has by far run its course after launching to warm reviews in September 2017.
Star Trek: Discovery Aims High But Falls Flat Upon Release
As a vestige...
Star Trek: Discovery [Credit: Paramount Network]
Given the state of adaptations, remakes, and spin-offs in the current era of the entertainment industry, it can be said with enough accumulated expertise gained through experience that it never ends well for those who overstay their welcome. Currently, Star Trek: Discovery aims to do just that with its storyline which has by far run its course after launching to warm reviews in September 2017.
Star Trek: Discovery Aims High But Falls Flat Upon Release
As a vestige...
- 5/23/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Documentary, basically an extended ‘audience with’, is less revealing than Star Trek devotees might wish but he’s a charismatic raconteur
He has lived long and prospered. Now 93 years old (though looking like a slip of a lad of 70), William Shatner shares his wit and wisdom in a new documentary that is basically an audience with the great man. Sitting alone in a huge darkened warehouse space, he rambles on uninterrupted. It’s perhaps less fun than you might have hoped for, though Shatner is undoubtedly charismatic, and a pretty decent raconteur. He’s often entertaining, if not always necessarily in the way he intended. Here he is on acting, explaining that if he could win any award it would be for “keeping my inner child alive”. He’s deadly serious, I think.
He speaks like this, with a spoofy quality that is very easy to poke fun at. But Shatner is not completely un-self-aware.
He has lived long and prospered. Now 93 years old (though looking like a slip of a lad of 70), William Shatner shares his wit and wisdom in a new documentary that is basically an audience with the great man. Sitting alone in a huge darkened warehouse space, he rambles on uninterrupted. It’s perhaps less fun than you might have hoped for, though Shatner is undoubtedly charismatic, and a pretty decent raconteur. He’s often entertaining, if not always necessarily in the way he intended. Here he is on acting, explaining that if he could win any award it would be for “keeping my inner child alive”. He’s deadly serious, I think.
He speaks like this, with a spoofy quality that is very easy to poke fun at. But Shatner is not completely un-self-aware.
- 5/22/2024
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
The Star Trek reboot may get another producer after hiring writer Seth Grahame-Smith and Andor director Toby Haynes for the project. Simon Kinberg, who produced the X-Men films, is reportedly in talks with Paramount Pictures to serve as a producer in the new iteration of the franchise. However, fans are not happy with Kinberg’s involvement in the project as his recent portfolio has been largely lackluster.
Chris Pine in a still from Star Trek Beyond | Paramount Pictures
Fans shared that Kinberg ruined the X-Men franchise with his involvement and would repeat the same with the new reboot. The sci-fi space series received some recent love with the streaming series, Star Trek Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds.
Fans Say Simon Kinberg’s Involvement Will Ruin Star Trek
A still from the original Star Trek series | Paramount Television
According to The Hollywood Reporter, X-Men producer Simon Kinberg met with Paramount...
Chris Pine in a still from Star Trek Beyond | Paramount Pictures
Fans shared that Kinberg ruined the X-Men franchise with his involvement and would repeat the same with the new reboot. The sci-fi space series received some recent love with the streaming series, Star Trek Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds.
Fans Say Simon Kinberg’s Involvement Will Ruin Star Trek
A still from the original Star Trek series | Paramount Television
According to The Hollywood Reporter, X-Men producer Simon Kinberg met with Paramount...
- 5/22/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
"Star Trek" has just added a new captain to Starfleet's prestigious ranks, and she's definitely worthy of wearing the uniform. Even as the franchise is undergoing some change on the television side of things, as "Discovery" speeds headlong towards its last couple of episodes in its final season and the animated "Lower Decks" is similarly coming to a close, fans will have another new series to look forward to -- and no less than an Oscar-winning actor is now attached as the lead.
In a tweet posted earlier today from the official account, Paramount announced that "Starfleet Academy" has found its captain in Holly Hunter. Her character will actually serve as both "captain and chancellor" for the new Paramount+ streaming series, which was first revealed to be in the works back in March of 2023 and is set to depict the famous space-faring school for new Starfleet officers-in-training. It will serve...
In a tweet posted earlier today from the official account, Paramount announced that "Starfleet Academy" has found its captain in Holly Hunter. Her character will actually serve as both "captain and chancellor" for the new Paramount+ streaming series, which was first revealed to be in the works back in March of 2023 and is set to depict the famous space-faring school for new Starfleet officers-in-training. It will serve...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
It has been a long journey for the Trekkies since the original Star Trek series took off in 1966. Starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, the legend and legacy that the sci-fi series established survived through economic collapses, global wars, and one pandemic only to come out the other end better than before.
Star Trek: Discovery [Credit: Paramount Network]However, as true as that statement may be for the creators and showrunners of Star Trek: Discovery, it might be even more accurate for the seriesʼ audience and its cast for a gravely important reason. As the show enters its fifth and final season, it is finally time to address the aspect that makes Star Trek: Discovery so much more special than all of its sci-fi contemporaries.
Star Trek Gets a Leg Up on Star Wars Due To One Element
Star Trek and Star Wars have always been two sides of the same...
Star Trek: Discovery [Credit: Paramount Network]However, as true as that statement may be for the creators and showrunners of Star Trek: Discovery, it might be even more accurate for the seriesʼ audience and its cast for a gravely important reason. As the show enters its fifth and final season, it is finally time to address the aspect that makes Star Trek: Discovery so much more special than all of its sci-fi contemporaries.
Star Trek Gets a Leg Up on Star Wars Due To One Element
Star Trek and Star Wars have always been two sides of the same...
- 5/20/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
I can't say if I fell in love with "Star Trek," or if it fell in love with me.
Like many Trekkies, I came to "Star Trek" at an early age. Throughout the 1980s, reruns of the original series would air on my local station, and they would serve as a periodic video backdrop to our dinnertimes. As a child, "Star Trek" was merely an action-light, horror-heavy sci-fi adventure series, and my older sister and I would gleefully yell out when Spock (Leonard Nimoy) performed his notorious Vulcan nerve pinch, or when Captain Kirk (William Shatner) got to snog an itinerant babe. We would hide our heads from the monster of the week; like many, I was terrified by the scowling face of Balok, the Ted Cassidy-voiced puppet alien from "The Corbomite Maneuver".
Perhaps unusually for a child, I wasn't powerfully drawn to action, fights, or explosions in my entertainment.
Like many Trekkies, I came to "Star Trek" at an early age. Throughout the 1980s, reruns of the original series would air on my local station, and they would serve as a periodic video backdrop to our dinnertimes. As a child, "Star Trek" was merely an action-light, horror-heavy sci-fi adventure series, and my older sister and I would gleefully yell out when Spock (Leonard Nimoy) performed his notorious Vulcan nerve pinch, or when Captain Kirk (William Shatner) got to snog an itinerant babe. We would hide our heads from the monster of the week; like many, I was terrified by the scowling face of Balok, the Ted Cassidy-voiced puppet alien from "The Corbomite Maneuver".
Perhaps unusually for a child, I wasn't powerfully drawn to action, fights, or explosions in my entertainment.
- 5/20/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"The City on the Edge of Forever" is often considered the best episode of the series. In it, Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) encounter an impossibly ancient stone archway called the Guardian of Forever. The Guardian (Bartell Larue) is so old it has developed consciousness and serves as a time travel conduit for curious historians. Unexpectedly, Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) runs through the portal — he's hopped up on drugs — and travels instantly to Earth in 1930. Kirk and Spock follow him to ensure he doesn't foul with history.
In 1930, Kirk meets an activist named Edith Keeler (Joan Collins), a kindly soul who speaks out against the growing war efforts in Europe. Kirk falls in love. Spock, however, constructs a widget showing him that only two possible futures can come of their time travel interference. It seems that if Edith Keeler dies in a car accident, it will retain...
In 1930, Kirk meets an activist named Edith Keeler (Joan Collins), a kindly soul who speaks out against the growing war efforts in Europe. Kirk falls in love. Spock, however, constructs a widget showing him that only two possible futures can come of their time travel interference. It seems that if Edith Keeler dies in a car accident, it will retain...
- 5/20/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Practically speaking, there's a reason why most aliens on "Star Trek" are humanoid. Not only are they humanoid, but they all share very similar specific features: two legs, two arms, two eyes, one mouth, teeth, and/or hair. Many aliens look identical to humans apart from ridges on their foreheads or elaborate skin markings. This is because all the aliens on "Star Trek" are played by human actors. Very occasionally, Captain Kirk (William Shatner) might encounter a Melkot or a Tholian who were achieved through puppetry or photographic effects, but for the most part, aliens were played by Earth's boring ol' Homo sapiens actors.
By the time the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Chase" aired on April 26, 1993, Trekkies had been watching the franchise long enough to ask why — from an in-canon perspective — all aliens looked like humans. "The Chase" came up with a cute (if not wholly satisfying...
By the time the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Chase" aired on April 26, 1993, Trekkies had been watching the franchise long enough to ask why — from an in-canon perspective — all aliens looked like humans. "The Chase" came up with a cute (if not wholly satisfying...
- 5/19/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Leonard Nimoy is a veteran actor who found popularity through his role as Spock in the iconic Star Trek franchise. Ever since its inception, Nimoy portrayed the role diligently until his retirement in 2013 when he passed on the role to Zachary Quinto.
Leonard Nimoy as Spock in the Star Trek franchise | Paramount Television
After the Star Trek franchise dialed down in the early 2000s, a rebooted film set in an alternate reality titled Star Trek was released in 2009. Nimoy decided to star in the film directed by J.J. Abrams but hardcore Star Trek fans had problems with the film. Leonard Nimoy’s simple response was quite a simple yet iconic line.
“Stay Home And Be Angry” – Leonard Nimoy
In 2009, the Star Trek franchise got a fresh start with the release of the film of the same name. Being a reboot (sort of) set in an alternate timeline, Star Trek allowed...
Leonard Nimoy as Spock in the Star Trek franchise | Paramount Television
After the Star Trek franchise dialed down in the early 2000s, a rebooted film set in an alternate reality titled Star Trek was released in 2009. Nimoy decided to star in the film directed by J.J. Abrams but hardcore Star Trek fans had problems with the film. Leonard Nimoy’s simple response was quite a simple yet iconic line.
“Stay Home And Be Angry” – Leonard Nimoy
In 2009, the Star Trek franchise got a fresh start with the release of the film of the same name. Being a reboot (sort of) set in an alternate timeline, Star Trek allowed...
- 5/19/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The 1979 film, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, was quite disappointing for fans of the original series. Although the film kicked off the cinematic run of the franchise, it has been regarded as one of the weaker contenders in the entire series. So much so, that some believe it to have almost ruined the film series’s start altogether.
Leonard Nimoy as Spock in the Star Trek franchise [Credit: Paramount]Leonard Nimoy once gave an interview where he talked about the film in comparison to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and the rest of the films. It would seem that the Spock legend has very strong opinions and feelings towards the 1979 project.
Leonard Nimoy’s Distain Towards Star Trek: The Motion Picture
In 2005, Leonard Nimoy gave an in-depth interview with TrekMovie, where he touched on the topic of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. He specifically talked about how the film...
Leonard Nimoy as Spock in the Star Trek franchise [Credit: Paramount]Leonard Nimoy once gave an interview where he talked about the film in comparison to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and the rest of the films. It would seem that the Spock legend has very strong opinions and feelings towards the 1979 project.
Leonard Nimoy’s Distain Towards Star Trek: The Motion Picture
In 2005, Leonard Nimoy gave an in-depth interview with TrekMovie, where he touched on the topic of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. He specifically talked about how the film...
- 5/19/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Issue 50 of Film Stories – the UK’s biggest film magazine – is now on sale, with a huge William Shatner exclusive. More here.
Introducing issue 50 – 50! – of Film Stories, the UK’s biggest film magazine. Once again, the new issue is 168 pages, on really nice paper too. And it’s jammed with big films, little films, new films, and William Shatner!
We’re 100% independent, and this issue – as always – we’re celebrating fellow independents. But also: for our 50th birthday, we’re delighted to lead with a huge new exclusive interview with Mr Shatner, covering everything from You Can Call Me Bill and Star Trek V through to tarantulas, space, the planet, and moviemaking.
We’re really proud of it. We hope you’re going to like it, and we hope you might consider supporting it. Sold primarily via mail order, and popping up in a few WHSmiths stores around the country too,...
Introducing issue 50 – 50! – of Film Stories, the UK’s biggest film magazine. Once again, the new issue is 168 pages, on really nice paper too. And it’s jammed with big films, little films, new films, and William Shatner!
We’re 100% independent, and this issue – as always – we’re celebrating fellow independents. But also: for our 50th birthday, we’re delighted to lead with a huge new exclusive interview with Mr Shatner, covering everything from You Can Call Me Bill and Star Trek V through to tarantulas, space, the planet, and moviemaking.
We’re really proud of it. We hope you’re going to like it, and we hope you might consider supporting it. Sold primarily via mail order, and popping up in a few WHSmiths stores around the country too,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
A few words from Simon Brew, founder and editor of Film Stories, as we launch its 50th issue.
Forgive the indulgence, but if I can’t write you a note on a magazine’s 50th birthday, when can I?
In truth, I’ve had several versions of this article written. I’ve had a version that glossed over all the difficulties of making an independent film magazine. I’ve had a version that goes into the films we wanted to cover, but for reasons out of our hands, we couldn’t support. I’ve had a version that goes on for thousands of words about life making magazines when you’re not a publishing company.
Instead, you’re getting this version. I’m both proud and staggered, as well as knackered, to introduce issue 50 of Film Stories magazine. A film magazine that’s now the biggest in the UK at 168 pages,...
Forgive the indulgence, but if I can’t write you a note on a magazine’s 50th birthday, when can I?
In truth, I’ve had several versions of this article written. I’ve had a version that glossed over all the difficulties of making an independent film magazine. I’ve had a version that goes into the films we wanted to cover, but for reasons out of our hands, we couldn’t support. I’ve had a version that goes on for thousands of words about life making magazines when you’re not a publishing company.
Instead, you’re getting this version. I’m both proud and staggered, as well as knackered, to introduce issue 50 of Film Stories magazine. A film magazine that’s now the biggest in the UK at 168 pages,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
93-year-old veteran actor William Shatner, famous for his appearance in Star Trek movies, still remains a remarkably robust legend within Hollywood. So much so, that the actor even expressed his desire to return to the very franchise that turned him into a global icon. Popularly known for playing the Starship Enterprise’s commander Captain Kirk, Shatner mentioned being open to reprising his role.
William Shatner as Captain Kirk
Although his character’s last appearance was in 1994’s Star Trek Generations where Captain Kirk was killed off, William Shatner suggested that he could potentially portray a younger version of the character, citing digital de-aging technology. Willing to return to the franchise under certain circumstances, Shatner emphasized that in no way is he willing to return for a mere cameo.
William Shatner is Open to Reprising His Star Trek Role
It’s been over three decades since William Shatner last appeared in a live-action Star Trek movie,...
William Shatner as Captain Kirk
Although his character’s last appearance was in 1994’s Star Trek Generations where Captain Kirk was killed off, William Shatner suggested that he could potentially portray a younger version of the character, citing digital de-aging technology. Willing to return to the franchise under certain circumstances, Shatner emphasized that in no way is he willing to return for a mere cameo.
William Shatner is Open to Reprising His Star Trek Role
It’s been over three decades since William Shatner last appeared in a live-action Star Trek movie,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In the "Star Trek" episode "And the Children Shall Lead", the Enterprise discovers a remote science station where the entire staff seems to have died by their own hands. Chillingly, the children of the staff -- all of them under 12 -- seem oblivious to the dead bodies scattered around, happily playing and giggling as usual. Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) posits that the kids might have blocked out the horrors as a form of protective amnesia, but soon the real plot is revealed. In private, the children are visited by a ghostly being named Gorgan who imbues them with eerie mental powers and gives them dark instructions.
Gorgan tells the children to take over the Enterprise, which they are able to do by pumping their fists and hypnotizing the crew. Sulu (George Takei) looks at the viewscreen and sees knives and swords. Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) looks in a mirror and sees...
Gorgan tells the children to take over the Enterprise, which they are able to do by pumping their fists and hypnotizing the crew. Sulu (George Takei) looks at the viewscreen and sees knives and swords. Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) looks in a mirror and sees...
- 5/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Often considered one of the worst episodes of "Star Trek," "Spock's Brain" boasted a story wherein a species of low-intelligence aliens infiltrate the U.S.S. Enterprise, sedate everyone on board, and steal the grey matter belonging to Spock (Leonard Nimoy) for nefarious purposes. It will later be revealed that Spock's brain was required to power a super-computer on a nearby planet and that the computer could temporarily inject complex information and skills into people's heads. The crew of the Enterprise outfit Spock's brainless body with a temporary brain-like machine, and they can pilot him via remote control.
Eventually, Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) will be injected -- via the supercomputer -- with knowledge of how to surgically return Spock's brain to his body. When McCoy runs out of knowledge partway through the operation, the now-conscious Spock talks him the rest of the way through. "Spock's Brain" is farfetched and silly,...
Eventually, Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) will be injected -- via the supercomputer -- with knowledge of how to surgically return Spock's brain to his body. When McCoy runs out of knowledge partway through the operation, the now-conscious Spock talks him the rest of the way through. "Spock's Brain" is farfetched and silly,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Roger Corman, the legendary B-movie filmmaker who directed, produced, and starred in upwards of 500 films over the course of a staggering eight decade-spanning career, has died. He passed away aged 98 this past Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, California.
In a statement posted on Roger’s Instagram to announce his passing, Corman’s wife Julie and daughters Mary and Catherine shared the following: “It is with profound sadness, and boundless gratitude for his extraordinary life, that we remember our beloved husband and father, Roger Corman. He passed away on May 9th, at home in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Julie and his daughters Catherine and Mary. He was generous, open-hearted and kind to all those who knew him. A devoted and selfless father, he was deeply loved by his daughters. His films were revolutionary and iconoclastic, and captured the spirit of an age.
In a statement posted on Roger’s Instagram to announce his passing, Corman’s wife Julie and daughters Mary and Catherine shared the following: “It is with profound sadness, and boundless gratitude for his extraordinary life, that we remember our beloved husband and father, Roger Corman. He passed away on May 9th, at home in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Julie and his daughters Catherine and Mary. He was generous, open-hearted and kind to all those who knew him. A devoted and selfless father, he was deeply loved by his daughters. His films were revolutionary and iconoclastic, and captured the spirit of an age.
- 5/13/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster on the upcoming episode of “The Impact: Atlanta” titled “Everybody Nose You Fake,” airing on VH1 at 8:00 Pm on Monday, May 20th, 2024. In this gripping installment, viewers will witness pivotal moments that could change the course of relationships and lives.
One of the main storylines revolves around Ari’s decision to meet her birth father. As she grapples with this life-altering choice, tensions run high, and emotions are raw. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they follow Ari’s journey to uncover her past and navigate the complexities of family dynamics.
Meanwhile, Tae takes a significant step by revealing his plans to move to New York to his family. This decision sparks conversations and reactions that illuminate the bonds and challenges of familial relationships, adding depth and authenticity to the show’s narrative.
Additionally, drama unfolds at Lakeyah’s...
One of the main storylines revolves around Ari’s decision to meet her birth father. As she grapples with this life-altering choice, tensions run high, and emotions are raw. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they follow Ari’s journey to uncover her past and navigate the complexities of family dynamics.
Meanwhile, Tae takes a significant step by revealing his plans to move to New York to his family. This decision sparks conversations and reactions that illuminate the bonds and challenges of familial relationships, adding depth and authenticity to the show’s narrative.
Additionally, drama unfolds at Lakeyah’s...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
There were multiple crossovers between the original "Star Trek" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." This first happened in the 1987 pilot episode of the latter, wherein DeForest Kelley appeared as a very elderly — 137! — Dr. McCoy. Then in 1991's "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Dr. McCoy were put on trial in a Klingon court, and their Klingon defense lawyer was played by "Next Generation" Worf actor Michael Dorn. There is some debate as to whether or not Dorn was playing an ancestor of Worf's in that film. What's more, Sarek (Mark Lenard) appeared on "Next Generation" in an episode devoted to him.
Later still, Spock (Leonard Nimoy) appeared in a two-part episode of "Next Generation" as a rogue diplomat trying to reunify the Romulans and the Vulcans. Luckily, Vulcans are very long-lived. And finally, Scotty (James Doohan) appeared on an episode of "Next Generation," having...
Later still, Spock (Leonard Nimoy) appeared in a two-part episode of "Next Generation" as a rogue diplomat trying to reunify the Romulans and the Vulcans. Luckily, Vulcans are very long-lived. And finally, Scotty (James Doohan) appeared on an episode of "Next Generation," having...
- 5/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Hollywood spent the weekend paying tribute to Roger Corman, the independent filmmaking legend who died last Thursday at age 98.
Corman, known during his time as the “King of the B’s,” was a beloved producer and director who helped boost careers for names such as Jack Nicholson, Ron Howard, Peter Bogdanovich, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Jonathan Demme, Gale Anne Hurd and James Cameron.
“He was generous, open-hearted and kind to all those who knew him,” Corman’s family said in a statement. “When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just that.’”
In response to news of Corman’s death, many who knew and worked with the filmmaker paid tribute to him online. “A great movie maker and mentor,” Howard wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “When I was 23 he gave me my 1st shot at directing. He launched many careers & quietly lead our industry in important ways.
Corman, known during his time as the “King of the B’s,” was a beloved producer and director who helped boost careers for names such as Jack Nicholson, Ron Howard, Peter Bogdanovich, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Jonathan Demme, Gale Anne Hurd and James Cameron.
“He was generous, open-hearted and kind to all those who knew him,” Corman’s family said in a statement. “When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just that.’”
In response to news of Corman’s death, many who knew and worked with the filmmaker paid tribute to him online. “A great movie maker and mentor,” Howard wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “When I was 23 he gave me my 1st shot at directing. He launched many careers & quietly lead our industry in important ways.
- 5/12/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Renowned independent movie producer, distributor, and director Roger Corman passed away on May 9 at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped Hollywood.
On May 9, at his residence in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by loved ones, Roger Corman passed away, as confirmed by his family to Variety.
In a poignant statement, his family reflected on Corman’s legacy, describing his films as revolutionary and iconoclastic, capturing the essence of their era.
They shared Corman’s words, expressing his desire to be remembered simply as a filmmaker.
“His films were revolutionary and iconoclastic, and captured the spirit of an age. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just that.’”
Corman has been hailed as the King of B-movies and a trailblazer for independent filmmaking.
Roger Corman mentored numerous legendary filmmakers
Born in Detroit, Michigan on April 5, 1926, Corman’s prolific career spanned over six decades,...
On May 9, at his residence in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by loved ones, Roger Corman passed away, as confirmed by his family to Variety.
In a poignant statement, his family reflected on Corman’s legacy, describing his films as revolutionary and iconoclastic, capturing the essence of their era.
They shared Corman’s words, expressing his desire to be remembered simply as a filmmaker.
“His films were revolutionary and iconoclastic, and captured the spirit of an age. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just that.’”
Corman has been hailed as the King of B-movies and a trailblazer for independent filmmaking.
Roger Corman mentored numerous legendary filmmakers
Born in Detroit, Michigan on April 5, 1926, Corman’s prolific career spanned over six decades,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
In the "Star Trek" episode "The Deadly Years", an away team beams down to the planet Gamma Hydra IV to investigate a seemingly disused research station. They find several people who have died of old age and a 60-something couple who claim to be in their 20s. The away team returns to the Enterprise, not knowing they have contracted a kind of radiation sickness that causes accelerated aging. Kirk (William Shatner) begins going gray, while Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) and Scotty (James Doohan) quickly develop wrinkled, craggy faces. Hit hardest is Lieutenant Galway (Beverly Washburn), a science officer not previously seen on the show. She ages the most rapidly, moving from her early 20s to her late 90s in a day. Before the end of the episode, Galway will have died of old age.
Washburn was interviewed by StarTrek.com back in 2013, and she remembered shooting "The Deadly Years" quite well.
Washburn was interviewed by StarTrek.com back in 2013, and she remembered shooting "The Deadly Years" quite well.
- 5/12/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Vanishingly few individuals have influenced the history of cinema like Roger Corman, who died last Thursday at the age of 98. Without his influence as a producer and mentor, we might never have had the work of directors like Martin Scorsese, Jonathan Demme, John Sayles, Joe Dante, James Cameron, Ron Howard and Francis Ford Coppola; or of actors like Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Diane Ladd, William Shatner, Sandra Bullock, Bruce Dern, Robert De Niro and Tommy Lee Jones. In between all this, he managed to direct a few films – 55, to be precise. Today we’re taking a look at a selection of those that our UK viewers can easily find and watch online.
The Masque Of The Red Death
The Masque Of The Red Death - StudioCanal, Apple TV
Roger Corman, Vincent Price and Edgar Allan Poe – was there ever a trio of artists so well suited to each other? Yes,...
The Masque Of The Red Death
The Masque Of The Red Death - StudioCanal, Apple TV
Roger Corman, Vincent Price and Edgar Allan Poe – was there ever a trio of artists so well suited to each other? Yes,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The Hollywood filmmaking community remembered Roger Corman today as a man who had a “can-do” attitude about making movies. Along the way, he touched many lives, blazing a path for newcomers to enter the business and others to keep the lights on through his relentless drive to produce films.
Amid that hustle, he was remembered as a kind man who had a passion for what he did.
Here are some of the reactions:
Robert De Niro:
“ I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. He started many of us over the years. He was a legend. May he rest in peace.”
Roger Corman was my very first boss, my lifetime mentor and my hero. Roger was one of the greatest visionaries in the history of cinema. I am absolutely devastated by his loss and send my love and deepest condolences to the Corman family. #Rip #RogerCorman pic.
Amid that hustle, he was remembered as a kind man who had a passion for what he did.
Here are some of the reactions:
Robert De Niro:
“ I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. He started many of us over the years. He was a legend. May he rest in peace.”
Roger Corman was my very first boss, my lifetime mentor and my hero. Roger was one of the greatest visionaries in the history of cinema. I am absolutely devastated by his loss and send my love and deepest condolences to the Corman family. #Rip #RogerCorman pic.
- 5/12/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
We’re always sad to report about the death of an important person from the industry, but that is also part of our reality and we have to honor the work that these people put into the history of cinema. This is why we are sad to report that it has been announced that legendary indie director Roger Corman passed away in his come in Santa Monica, CA, on May 9, 2024 at the age of 98. Roger Corman never became a mainstream author, but he was a pioneer of independent cinema and one of the most important filmmakers in history.
No official cause of death was revealed, but the news was confirmed by Corman’s family yesterday, who also issued the following statement: “His films were revolutionary and iconoclastic, and captured the spirit of an age. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just...
No official cause of death was revealed, but the news was confirmed by Corman’s family yesterday, who also issued the following statement: “His films were revolutionary and iconoclastic, and captured the spirit of an age. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just...
- 5/12/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
In the original "Star Trek," only three actors were credited at the start of the show: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley. For many watching the series -- and for the actors especially -- those three were the leads, while the rest of the recurring ensemble were mere supporting players. Shatner, Nimoy, and Kelley certainly had the most screen time on "Star Trek," yet they often advocated for more. Eventually, Shatner and Nimoy became such whiny spotlight hogs that show creator Gene Roddenberry had to write an angry letter, demanding the actors stop whining and get back to work.
Trekkies, however, knew better than Shatner and Nimoy. "Star Trek" was always an ensemble piece about a core cast of multiple characters. In addition to the three "leads," the show also regularly featured chief engineer Scott/Scotty (James Doohan), communications officer Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), Ensign Chekov (Walter Koenig), Yeoman Rand...
Trekkies, however, knew better than Shatner and Nimoy. "Star Trek" was always an ensemble piece about a core cast of multiple characters. In addition to the three "leads," the show also regularly featured chief engineer Scott/Scotty (James Doohan), communications officer Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), Ensign Chekov (Walter Koenig), Yeoman Rand...
- 5/12/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Roger Corman, the influential director, producer, and studio executive of independent film, has died at the age of 98.
Known as “The Pope of Pop Cinema,” Corman helmed hundreds of low-budget independent films over the course of his seven-decade career. Some of his notable credits included The Little Shop of Horror, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, Death Race 2000, A Bucket of Blood, and X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes.
As a producer, Corman also gave opportunities to many young directors and actors who would become future Hollywood legends in their own right. Directors like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, Ron Howard, and Jonathan Demme all worked with Corman early on in their careers. Later, these directors put Corman in their own films: he made cameos in Scorsese’s The Godfather Part II, Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia, and Howard’s Apollo 13.
“He was like a great professor,...
Known as “The Pope of Pop Cinema,” Corman helmed hundreds of low-budget independent films over the course of his seven-decade career. Some of his notable credits included The Little Shop of Horror, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, Death Race 2000, A Bucket of Blood, and X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes.
As a producer, Corman also gave opportunities to many young directors and actors who would become future Hollywood legends in their own right. Directors like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, Ron Howard, and Jonathan Demme all worked with Corman early on in their careers. Later, these directors put Corman in their own films: he made cameos in Scorsese’s The Godfather Part II, Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia, and Howard’s Apollo 13.
“He was like a great professor,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Roger Corman, the pioneering independent film producer who helped launch the careers of numerous filmmaking greats and was hailed as “The King of Cult,” died on May 9 at his home in Santa Monica. He was 98.
His daughter Catherine Corman confirmed his death in a statement to the Associated Press. “He was generous, open-hearted and kind to all those who knew him,” the statement said. “When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just that.’”
Corman began his filmmaking career in the 1950s, crafting a slew of low-budget features that ranged from “The Fast and the Furious” to “Swamp Women” to “Attack of the Crab Monsters.”
In 1959, Corman got into distribution with the launch of The Filmgroup, then in the 1960s tackled a number of Edgar Allen Poe adaptations including 1960’s “House of Usher.”
Throughout his career, Corman directed 55 films and produced 385, spanning from 1954 to 2008. In that time,...
His daughter Catherine Corman confirmed his death in a statement to the Associated Press. “He was generous, open-hearted and kind to all those who knew him,” the statement said. “When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just that.’”
Corman began his filmmaking career in the 1950s, crafting a slew of low-budget features that ranged from “The Fast and the Furious” to “Swamp Women” to “Attack of the Crab Monsters.”
In 1959, Corman got into distribution with the launch of The Filmgroup, then in the 1960s tackled a number of Edgar Allen Poe adaptations including 1960’s “House of Usher.”
Throughout his career, Corman directed 55 films and produced 385, spanning from 1954 to 2008. In that time,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Roger Corman, the maverick producer of B-movies and iconoclastic subjects whose innovative low-budget enterprises launched the careers of numerous major filmmakers, died on Thursday at his home in Santa Monica. He was 98.
Corman’s career encompassed seven decades and more than 500 producing credits, including early work that launched the careers of major Hollywood figures such as Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Peter Fonda, Frances Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Peter Bogdanovich, Gale Anne Hurd, John Sayles, Ron Howard and Jonathan Demme. Yet Corman resented the commercial studio system, and as both producer and as a director himself, he pursued his cheap, no-frills filmmaking style at all costs, while using lowbrow genre tropes as a Trojan horse for socially conscious themes.
Over the years, Corman’s name has been most closely associated with the zany escapist enterprises often referred to as exploitation films, a term he abhorred. With producing credits such...
Corman’s career encompassed seven decades and more than 500 producing credits, including early work that launched the careers of major Hollywood figures such as Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Peter Fonda, Frances Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Peter Bogdanovich, Gale Anne Hurd, John Sayles, Ron Howard and Jonathan Demme. Yet Corman resented the commercial studio system, and as both producer and as a director himself, he pursued his cheap, no-frills filmmaking style at all costs, while using lowbrow genre tropes as a Trojan horse for socially conscious themes.
Over the years, Corman’s name has been most closely associated with the zany escapist enterprises often referred to as exploitation films, a term he abhorred. With producing credits such...
- 5/12/2024
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Actor Nathan Fillion got his breakthrough role in the cult classic Firefly. The series was similar to one of many shows featuring a space crew traveling to different planets, including Star Trek. But Fillion felt Firefly differed from the likes of Star Trek in a pretty grounded way.
How Nathan Fillion felt about ‘Firefly’ comparisons with ‘Star Trek’ Nathan Fillion | Michael Ansell/Getty Images
On the surface, Star Trek and Firefly might look similar enough without any context. But beyond their premises of space crews exploring the galaxy, they couldn’t have been anymore different. Star Trek often features an altruistic space crew trying to influence the galaxy for the better. Firefly, however, was about individual characters with often vastly different views coming together and simply trying to get by.
Fillion once demonstrated the different personalities of the show in an interview with IGN. He noted that Firefly wasn’t...
How Nathan Fillion felt about ‘Firefly’ comparisons with ‘Star Trek’ Nathan Fillion | Michael Ansell/Getty Images
On the surface, Star Trek and Firefly might look similar enough without any context. But beyond their premises of space crews exploring the galaxy, they couldn’t have been anymore different. Star Trek often features an altruistic space crew trying to influence the galaxy for the better. Firefly, however, was about individual characters with often vastly different views coming together and simply trying to get by.
Fillion once demonstrated the different personalities of the show in an interview with IGN. He noted that Firefly wasn’t...
- 5/11/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Hollywood A-listers took to social media this weekend to honor Sam Rubin, the beloved Ktla anchor who died on Friday.
“Your professionalism was unmatched by your kindness and humanity,” Viola Davis wrote on Instagram. “I will miss your presence on The Red Carpet. God bless your loved ones. Godspeed.”
Rubin was a popular entertainment anchor on Ktla-tv’s morning show, and appeared across Hollywood at award shows and red carpet events. He died of a heart attack on Friday at age 64.
“Ktla 5 is profoundly saddened to report the death of Sam Rubin,” the channel wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Sam was a giant in the local news industry and the entertainment world and a fixture of Los Angeles morning television for decades. His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him. Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished the most. Our thoughts are with...
“Your professionalism was unmatched by your kindness and humanity,” Viola Davis wrote on Instagram. “I will miss your presence on The Red Carpet. God bless your loved ones. Godspeed.”
Rubin was a popular entertainment anchor on Ktla-tv’s morning show, and appeared across Hollywood at award shows and red carpet events. He died of a heart attack on Friday at age 64.
“Ktla 5 is profoundly saddened to report the death of Sam Rubin,” the channel wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Sam was a giant in the local news industry and the entertainment world and a fixture of Los Angeles morning television for decades. His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him. Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished the most. Our thoughts are with...
- 5/11/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
More than a decade after winning a guest acting Emmy for her work as quirky lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni on CBS’s “The Good Wife,” Carrie Preston is now seeking lead category recognition for reprising the character on the same network’s “Elsbeth.” If she is included the upcoming Best Drama Actress lineup, she will make Emmys history as the first performer ever nominated as a lead for a winning dramatic guest role.
Preston was awarded the 2013 Best Drama Guest Actress Emmy for her seventh of 14 “Good Wife” appearances, which were spread over six seasons. After landing a second bid for that series in 2016, she showed up in five episodes of the Paramount+ spinoff “The Good Fight,” with her last appearance occurring one month before the series finale in November 2022. “Elsbeth” premiered this February and has already been renewed for a second season.
At this point, only three performers (all women...
Preston was awarded the 2013 Best Drama Guest Actress Emmy for her seventh of 14 “Good Wife” appearances, which were spread over six seasons. After landing a second bid for that series in 2016, she showed up in five episodes of the Paramount+ spinoff “The Good Fight,” with her last appearance occurring one month before the series finale in November 2022. “Elsbeth” premiered this February and has already been renewed for a second season.
At this point, only three performers (all women...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Chris Pine was taken by surprise when news hit that Steve Yockey, creator of the Max series “The Flight Attendant,” had signed on to write the script for “Star Trek 4.” Why? “I thought there was already a script,” the actor recently told Business Insider during an interview on his “Poolman” press tour.
Pine’s not wrong, as a potential “Star Trek 4” has gone through multiple iterations in the years since the 2016 release of “Star Trek Beyond.” Pine took on the role of Captain Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ 2009 franchise reboot “Star Trek,” and reprised the character in 2013’s “Star Trek Into Darkness” and 2016’s “Beyond.” Variety exclusively reported in March that Paramount Pictures remained committed to making a fourth “Star Trek” film to be headlined by Pine and his co-stars.
The actor’s fellow “Star Trek” cast members include Zachary Quinto (as Cmdr. Spock), Zoe Saldaña (as Lt.
Pine’s not wrong, as a potential “Star Trek 4” has gone through multiple iterations in the years since the 2016 release of “Star Trek Beyond.” Pine took on the role of Captain Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ 2009 franchise reboot “Star Trek,” and reprised the character in 2013’s “Star Trek Into Darkness” and 2016’s “Beyond.” Variety exclusively reported in March that Paramount Pictures remained committed to making a fourth “Star Trek” film to be headlined by Pine and his co-stars.
The actor’s fellow “Star Trek” cast members include Zachary Quinto (as Cmdr. Spock), Zoe Saldaña (as Lt.
- 5/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Exploring the Return of William Shatner to Star Trek At 93 years old, William Shatner, the iconic face behind Captain Kirk, surprisingly entertains the notion of revisiting his stellar role in the Star Trek universe. Anchored by his firm belief in purposeful storytelling, Shatner conveyed that reprising his role could be exciting provided it adds genuine value beyond a cursory cameo. Pondering on this through various interviews, he emphasized, In the proper way, you'll understand why the characters are back. The Potential of Technology in Reviving Iconic Characters The fascinating aspect of Shatner's potential return lies in the advances in
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- 5/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Recently, I wrote an article about how Ron Howard’s Cocoon was hard to find in any format. It came out on DVD many years ago but went out of print and has never been issued on Blu-ray. You also can’t find it digitally on any platform. This is a perfect example of why you should always hang on to your physical media, as I’m lucky enough to own the now out-of-print DVD of that movie, and while it’s far from an ideal copy, it’s something.
But that got me thinking. What other movies are hard to find? I opened up the forum on Twitter, and I was shocked by how many prominent films aren’t available digitally and have gone out of print on disc, making them all the more precious for collectors. At the same time, there are some happy endings, such as Martin Campbell’s No Escape,...
But that got me thinking. What other movies are hard to find? I opened up the forum on Twitter, and I was shocked by how many prominent films aren’t available digitally and have gone out of print on disc, making them all the more precious for collectors. At the same time, there are some happy endings, such as Martin Campbell’s No Escape,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
William Shatner recently told Canadian Press that he wouldn’t rule out returning as Captain Kirk in a new “Star Trek” project if the script impressed him. While the actor’s age might pose an issue as Shatner turned 93 years old in March, that’s nothing a bit of de-aging technology couldn’t fix.
“It’s an intriguing idea,” Shatner said about returning as Kirk. “It’s almost impossible. But if was a great role and so well-written and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it.”
Shatner suggested that he could play a younger version of the Starship Enterprise captain through de-aging technology, similar to how 80-year-old Harrison Ford turned up as a much younger Indiana Jones (circa the character’s age in “Raiders of the Lost Ark...
“It’s an intriguing idea,” Shatner said about returning as Kirk. “It’s almost impossible. But if was a great role and so well-written and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it.”
Shatner suggested that he could play a younger version of the Starship Enterprise captain through de-aging technology, similar to how 80-year-old Harrison Ford turned up as a much younger Indiana Jones (circa the character’s age in “Raiders of the Lost Ark...
- 5/6/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
“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 intriguing idea,” Shatner said. “It’s almost impossible. But if it was a great role and so well-written and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it.”
Shatner suggested he could play a younger version of his iconic character, thanks to a company he’s working with that specializes in de-aging technology that “takes years off your face, so that in a film you can look 10, 20, 30, 50 years younger than you are.
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 intriguing idea,” Shatner said. “It’s almost impossible. But if it was a great role and so well-written and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it.”
Shatner suggested he could play a younger version of his iconic character, thanks to a company he’s working with that specializes in de-aging technology that “takes years off your face, so that in a film you can look 10, 20, 30, 50 years younger than you are.
- 5/6/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Star Trek" is a dream gig, but it can also be a nightmare. Brent Spiner, who played the android Data on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," spoke to TV Guide in 1994 about how he will always be Data in the eyes of the public. He could win an Oscar for playing an elderly woman, he said, and still die knowing that Data would be listed first in his obituary. "Star Trek" is such a powerful force in the pop cultural zeitgeist that playing a "Trek" character can mark an actor forever; it must have been hard to walk away from "Star Trek," walk into another audition, and hear "Hey! It's Chekov!" or "Do the Riker thing!"
This was certainly experienced by DeForest Kelley a prolific TV actor and well-known pop culture heavy prior to "Star Trek." Gene Roddenberry already knew Kelley in the early '60s after the pair worked...
This was certainly experienced by DeForest Kelley a prolific TV actor and well-known pop culture heavy prior to "Star Trek." Gene Roddenberry already knew Kelley in the early '60s after the pair worked...
- 5/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
William Shatner is open to reviving his 'Star Trek' character Captain Kirk for another movie.The 93-year-old actor played the starship commander in three seasons of the original TV show between 1966 and 1969 and five movies before the character was killed off in his sixth movie appearance in 1994's 'Star Trek Generations' - but Shatner is adamant he'd be happy to bring Kirk back if the story made sense. Speaking to The Canadian Press, he explained: "It’s an intriguing idea [bringing Kirk back]. It’s almost impossible, but it was a great role and so well-written, and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it."Shatner went on to mull over the use of technology which de-ages actors and would allow him to play a young version of Kirk...
- 5/6/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Prepare to embark on a cosmic journey as “The UnXplained Special Presentation” brings you an intriguing episode titled “Beyond Earth.” Airing at 9:00 Pm on Monday, May 13, 2024, on History, this special installment delves into humanity’s enduring fascination with the vast expanse of space and the celestial bodies that lie beyond our planet.
Throughout history, humans have gazed up at the stars with wonder, pondering the mysteries of the cosmos and the possibility of life beyond Earth. In this episode, viewers will explore the depths of this fascination, uncovering the untold stories and enigmatic phenomena that have captured the imagination of generations.
From ancient myths and legends to cutting-edge scientific discoveries, “Beyond Earth” offers a thought-provoking examination of humanity’s quest to understand the universe and our place within it. Join host William Shatner and a team of experts as they navigate the realms of space exploration, extraterrestrial life, and...
Throughout history, humans have gazed up at the stars with wonder, pondering the mysteries of the cosmos and the possibility of life beyond Earth. In this episode, viewers will explore the depths of this fascination, uncovering the untold stories and enigmatic phenomena that have captured the imagination of generations.
From ancient myths and legends to cutting-edge scientific discoveries, “Beyond Earth” offers a thought-provoking examination of humanity’s quest to understand the universe and our place within it. Join host William Shatner and a team of experts as they navigate the realms of space exploration, extraterrestrial life, and...
- 5/6/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Captain Kirk says he is open to a return to Star Trek – if the storytelling is stellar.
“It’s an intriguing idea,” said William Shatner, the legendary captain of the starship Enterprise, speaking to the Canadian Press on a video call while promoting his new documentary, You Can Call Me Bill, which arrives Tuesday.
“It’s almost impossible, but it was a great role and so well-written, and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it,” said the 93-year-old actor.
Shatner’s last appearancewas in the 1994 film Star Trek Generations, and – spoiler alert – he dies.
But Shatner cited a software company he promotes that would allow him to play a younger version of the captain. The company, Otoy, specializes in technology that “takes years off of your face,...
“It’s an intriguing idea,” said William Shatner, the legendary captain of the starship Enterprise, speaking to the Canadian Press on a video call while promoting his new documentary, You Can Call Me Bill, which arrives Tuesday.
“It’s almost impossible, but it was a great role and so well-written, and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it,” said the 93-year-old actor.
Shatner’s last appearancewas in the 1994 film Star Trek Generations, and – spoiler alert – he dies.
But Shatner cited a software company he promotes that would allow him to play a younger version of the captain. The company, Otoy, specializes in technology that “takes years off of your face,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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