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Christopher Lloyd Loves To Be Working On Films
Christopher Lloyd as no plans to retire because he just loves working.The 82-year-old actor's latest role sees him star with William Shatner and Jean Smart in the romantic comedy 'Senior Moment' and he explained that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 March 2021
Malcolm Mcdowell Got Death Threats For Killing Captain Kirk
Malcolm McDowell got death threats for killing Captain Kirk in 'Star Trek Generations'.The 77-year-old actor played the villainous Dr. Tolian Soran in the 1994 sci-fi movie and explained how he had been threatened by fans...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 November 2020
Olivia Cooke And Sir Kenneth Branagh To Voice Roles In Fireheart
Olivia Cooke and Sir Kenneth Branagh will lead the voice cast of 'Fireheart'.The duo will be joined in the animated family adventure by Laurie Holden and 'Star Trek' legend William Shatner. 'Fireheart' is set in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 November 2020
George Takei: Leonard Nimoy's Popularity Caused Tension On Star Trek
George Takei has revealed how the popularity of Leonard Nimoy's Spock caused tension on the set of 'Star Trek'.The 83-year-old actor, who played Hikaru Sulu in the legendary sci-fi franchise, revealed that the fan mail...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 August 2020
William Shatner Never Watches Star Trek
William Shatner doesn't watch 'Star Trek'.The 89-year-old actor is famous across the world for his iconic portrayal of Captain Kirk in the sci-fi franchise but admits that he doesn't like watching himself back on screen...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 June 2020
Sylvester Stallone Leads Tributes To Brian Dennehy
Sylvester Stallone and William Shatner have led tributes to Brian Dennehy. The Hollywood actor died of natural causes aged 81 on Wednesday (15.04.20), and Stallone - who starred alongside him in Rambo movie 'First Blood'...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 April 2020
William Shatner In Incredibly Awkward 'Good Morning Britain' Interview
A ‘Good Morning Britain’ interview with Star Trek legend William Shatner descended into farce this week, as the actor mocked the presenters’ questions and left viewers confused.The 85 year old actor, who played Captain Kirk...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2016
'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' Nearly Featured Captain Kirk Punching Jesus
As fans prepare for the release of Star Trek Beyond, a crazy story about the 1979 movie Star Trek: The Motion Picture has had us all reflecting on the franchise’s colourful history. An extract from...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 July 2016
William Shatner Teases 'Star Trek: The Musical' For Franchise's 50th Anniversary
William Shatner has some ideas as to how to celebrate ‘Star Trek’s’ upcoming 50th anniversary and they even include a musical. Speaking to the Press Association, Shatner said he's been trying to bring the whole...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 November 2015
William Shatner Releasing Graphic Novel Series Based On Man O' War Books
The Star Trek star recently launched his comic books label and has been working on a new series with the genre's godfather Stan Lee, and now Shatner plans to adapt the entire Man...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 November 2015
William Shatner To Receive Voice Arts Icon Award
The actor has been lending his vocals to characters in animated films like Over the Hedge, Osmosis Jones and Escape from Planet Earth, and now he has been selected to receive the Voice...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2015
William Shatner: I Haven't Spoken To George Takei In 25 Years
William Shatner hasn't spoken to George Takei in 25 years.The 84-year-old actor - who appeared as Captain James Kirk in the popular sci-fi series 'Star Trek' - has revealed he's retained no relationship with his...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 13 October 2015
William Shatner Slams George Takei
William Shatner has branded George Takei a ''disturbed individual''.The 84-year-old actor has blasted his former 'Star Trek' co-star and admitted he hasn't had any contact with him in over 25 years.He said: ''He is a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 October 2015
William Shatner Working On Leonard Nimoy Book
The actor is putting pen to paper to memorialise his Star Trek co-star in a book called Leonard: A 50 Year Friendship, and he has been interviewing friends and colleagues from Nimoy's past...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 August 2015
William Shatner Leads Tributes To Yvonne Craig
Craig, 78, best known for her portrayal of Batgirl in Adam West's Batman TV show, passed away at her home in California following a battle with cancer, and her famous contemporaries have since...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 August 2015
William Shatner To Set Sail On Star Trek Cruise
Shatner, who portrayed Captain James T. Kirk in the sci-fi series, will be hitting the high seas other Star Trek favourites from all the TV spin-offs, including Jonathan Frakes, Denise Crosby, Robert Picardo,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 August 2015
William Shatner Creates Art Tribute To Leonard Nimoy
The actor, who played Captain James T. Kirk in the sci-fi franchise, asked devotees to send him images of themselves showing off the 'Vulcan salute' hand gesture made famous by Nimoy as Mr....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2015
William Shatner Writing Nimoy Book
'Star Trek' legend William Shatner will pay homage to his friend and co-star Leonard Nimoy in a book about the late actor's life.Shatner, 84, starred in the iconic sci-fi series as Captain James T. Kirk,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 July 2015
As Jurassic World Sequel Gets Dated, A Look Back At Five Dodgy Film Follow-ups
Not all sequels are terrible - Toy Story, The Bourne Identity and Batman Begins all received excellent second (and third) instalments, for example - but sometimes a disastrous sequel comes along that nobody was asking...
By Gary Roberts in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
George Takei: 'I Don't Need To Forgive William Shatner'
The actors have been embroiled in an ongoing war of words for years since they worked together on the hit sci-fi series, but Takei is adamant there is no real bitterness between them and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2015
William Shatner To Embark On Cross-country Motorcycle Charity Ride
The Star Trek star, 84, has announced his latest feat will take him on an eight-day trip with members of the American Legion and motorcycle builder American Wrench. Shatner, who partnered with...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 June 2015
Grace Lee Whitney Dies Aged 85
Grace Lee Whitney has died aged 85.The actress, who was best known for playing Yeoman Janice Rand on the original series of 'Star Trek', passed away at her home in Coarsegold in California on Friday...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 May 2015
William Shatner Recalled Camp Counsellor Past For The Clangers
The Star Trek icon admits producers were a little nervous when he first hit the studio and stepped up to the microphone - because they feared his voice might not work for the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 April 2015
William Shatner Still In The Dark About Star Trek 3 Role
The actor admits he had "some conversations early on" with Orci, and then sat and listened to a leaked plot when he ran into a well-informed reporter at an airport. Shatner tells...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2015
William Shatner: 'I Did The Right Thing By Not Attending Nimoy Funeral'
Shatner upset many fans when he opted not to fly back to Los Angeles from Florida, where he was a guest at an American Red Cross event, to attend the memorial, but he's...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 April 2015
Leonard Nimoy's Son Will Direct & Produce 'Star Trek' Spock Documentary
Leonard Nimoy's son will direct and produce a documentary on Spock, the Star Trek character his father played in the original series of the cult sci-fi drama. Adam Nimoy, a television director, announced the news...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 March 2015
Mr. T To Host Diy Network Show, 'I Pity The Tool'
Mr. T will return to television with a new series, I Pity the Tool. The actor, whose real name is Laurence Tureaud, will be hosting the show for the DIY Network. The network announced the...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2015
Mr. T To Host Home Improvement Show
Mr. T is to host a new home improvement show called 'I Pity The Tool'.It has been revealed the 62-year-old star is to front the new makeover series for the DIY Network and the programme...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 March 2015
Harrison Ford's 'Textbook Landing' Saved His Life
Harrison Ford saved his own life with a ''textbook emergency landing'' after his plane suffered engine failure yesterday (05.03.15).The 72-year-old star suffered ''multiple gashes'' to his head when he grounded his two-seater vintage World War...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 March 2015
Shatner Lambasted Online For Missing Nimoy Funeral
It was two days after Leonard Nimoy passed away on Friday, that the family held a funeral for the late actor, writer, artist and beloved friend. The service - a private traditional Jewish ceremony, according...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 March 2015
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