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Remembering Spock: President Obama And William Shatner Pay Tribute To Leonard Nimoy
The sci-fi world and beyond have united in paying tribute to actor Leonard Nimoy, who passed away on Friday afternoon at the age of 83 in Los Angeles. Nimoy was best known around the world...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 February 2015
William Shatner Sends Good Luck Video To Space Team
Star Trek veteran William Shatner has recorded a special message for scientists at the European Space Agency (Esa) as they landed a probe on a comet.The actor, who played Captain James T. Kirk in the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2014
William Shatner 'Agrees' To Star Trek 3 Role
William Shatner has agreed to appear in 'Star Trek 3', according to a report.The actor, now 83, rose to worldwide prominence in the 1960s when he appeared as Captain James Kirk in the popular TV...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 October 2014
William Shatner Is 'Open' To Appearing In Star Trek 3
William Shatner is ''open to the idea'' of appearing in 'Star Trek 3'.The 83-year-old actor found international fame playing the role of Captain James Kirk in the TV series of the sci-fi franchise in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2014
William Shatner Admits Interest In Star Trek Role
William Shatner is interested in appearing in the new 'Star Trek' movie.The 83-year-old actor - who gained international fame by appearing as Captain James T Kirk in the 'Star Trek' TV series in the 1960s...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 September 2014
William Shatner Linked To Role In 'Star Trek 3'
William Shatner could reprise the role of Captain Kirk in the 'Star Trek' sequel.The script for the eagerly-awaited new film - written by Roberto Orci, JD Payne and Patrick McKay - includes a part for...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2014
William Shatner Appears At Comic-con In Wheelchair
Star Trek icon William Shatner rolled into Comic-Con in a wheelchair on Thursday (24Jul14) after injuring his leg in a horseriding accident.The 83 year old had to be pushed onstage to appear alongside fellow acting...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 July 2014
Tributes Flood In For James Garner
Kaley Cuoco and John Stamos have led tributes to James Garner, who passed away yesterday (19.07.14).The 'Big Bang Theory' actress starred alongside the veteran actor in TV series '8 Simple Rules' for five years and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 July 2014
Kellan Lutz Joins Experimenter Cast
Kellan Lutz has been cast in 'Experimenter'.The 29-year-old hunk will be joined by Star Trek's Anton Yelchin and 'Orange Is the New Black' star Taryn Manning in the film about social psychologist Stanley Milgram.The Michael...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 July 2014
Kellan Lutz To Play William Shatner In Film About Famed Social Psychologist
Twilight star Kellan Lutz has been cast as actor William Shatner in a movie about social psychologist Stanley Milgram.Milgram worked as a consultant on the Star Trek icon's 1976 Tv movie The Tenth Level, in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 June 2014
Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears...William Shatner? The Worst Cover Songs Of All Time
News that Miley Cyrus is set to team up with The Flaming Lips and Andrew from MGMT to record a cover of The Beatles “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” wasn’t exactly received with a...
By Sophie Miskiw in Music / Festivals on 18 March 2014
William Shatner Turns Down Space Flight Due To Flying Fear
William Shatner refused to go on Sir Richard Branson's space flight because he's scared of flying.The 82-year-old actor - who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original 1960s TV series of 'Star Trek' -...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 September 2013
William Shatner Releasing Prog-rock Album
Star Trek icon William Shatner has collaborated with country music star Vince Gill, Foreigner's Mick Jones and guitarist Steve Vai for a new prog-rock album.The acting veteran penned the lyrics for all the songs on...
By World Entertainment News Network in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 September 2013
Amazon Thinks Profits And Sanctions Fan Fiction Marketplace
What’s that? A giant global corporation has ignored the creative integrity of the people it profits from in order to maximize gross income, potentially alienating future authors and jeopardizing their commerce? That’s right, Amazon is...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 May 2013
Original Mouseketeer Annette Funicello Remembered By Britney Spears And Paula Abdul
Britney Spears, Paula Abdul and William Shatner have expressed their condolences following the death of actress Annette Funicello on Monday (08Apr13).The former Mickey Mouse Club star, who became a national treasure in America thanks to...
By WENN on 09 April 2013
Star Trek 'Phaser' Stuns With $231,000 Auction Sale
A prop gun, made for Star Trek's Captain Kirk to use during a pilot episode of Star Trek has sold at auction for $231,000 (£151,000). It was estimated to sell for about $50,000, but achieved...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 April 2013
Star Trek Rifle Sold At Auction For $231,000
A one-of-a-kind Star Trek prop gun used by William Shatner for a 1960s Tv pilot has sold at auction for a record-breaking $231,000 (£144,375).The phaser rifle, which featured in the second pilot episode of the...
By WENN on 08 April 2013
William Shatner Auctioning Oscars Memorabilia For Charity
William Shatner is giving fans the chance to buy memorabilia from this year's (13) Academy Awards in a new online charity auction.The actor was a surprise guest during the Hollywood ceremony, appearing as his Star...
By WENN on 07 March 2013
Tina Fey Confirms She Is Not Hosting The Oscars Next Year
Tina Fey has reaffirmed that she is not up for hosting the 2014 Oscars ceremony on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' after William Shatner made the suggestion on the televised awards show.The comedienne told...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 February 2013
Oscars 2013: Seth Macfarlane's 'Boob Song' Kicks Off Academy Awards
Seth Macfarlane opened this year's Academy Awards with a pretty bizarre skit that featured James T. Kirk himself William Shatner telling the Family Guy man that he was the worst host in Oscars history (He'd...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 February 2013
Tom Hanks And William Shatner Offer Up Charity Voicemail Recordings
Tom Hanks, Morgan Freeman, William Shatner and Will Ferrell are offering to record outgoing voicemail messages for fans as part of a new charity drive.The actors, along with Betty White, Carrie Fisher, Leonard Nimoy and...
By WENN on 22 November 2012
Christopher Reeves' Superman Is The Greatest Sci-fi Star
A recent poll put together to celebrate the release of the board game Stratego Sci-Fi has found that the late Christopher Reeves as the Man of Steel is the public's favourite sci-fi star to grace...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 November 2012
William Shatner Voice App Becomes No.1 On App Store Chart
William Shatner's new iPhone app Shatoetry, by Blindlight, was catapulted to the top of the entertainment app list on Apple's App Store after just one day of release. It allows users to choose from hundreds...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 November 2012
No Trick, Just Treats: Your Top 5 Horror Films For Halloween 2012
Is the thought of sharpening your elbows to grab the last palette of over-priced face paint at the local supermarket is simply too much to handle? Do you need a DVD to put on REALLY...
By Hayley Avron on 31 October 2012
William Shatner Joins Star Trek Reunion In London
William Shatner thrilled fans at the Destination London Star Trek Convention on Friday (19.10.12).The iconic 'Star Trek' actor - who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original television series from 1966 - reunited with...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 October 2012
Wizard Of Oz's Iconic Judy Garland Dress Up For Sale
63 years after the Technicolour family favourite "The Wizard of Oz" was released in cinemas, Judy Garland's iconic blue gingham Dorothy dress is going to be up for sale in an auction, to be...
By Michael West on 08 October 2012
William Shatner Hosts Satirical Tv News Show
Veteran actor William Shatner has shown off his presenting skills by hosting a satirical TV news show in Britain.The 81 year old took charge of Have I Got News for You, which was broadcast in...
By WENN on 28 May 2012
Stunned Stars Pay Tribute To Donna Summer
La Toya Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Quincy Jones, William Shatner and Billy Ray Cyrus are among the stars who have paid their respects to disco legend Donna Summer following her death on Thursday (17May12).The Love...
By WENN on 17 May 2012
William Shatner To Host 'Have I Got News For You'
'Star Trek' star William Shatner is set to guest host British satirical panel show 'Have I Got News For You'. The 81-year-old starred as Captain Kirk for 79 episodes of the sci-fi show and various...
By WENN on 10 May 2012
Micky Dolenz On Davy Jones Death: I'm Still In Shock
Following the sad news of Davy Jones death yesterday aged just 66, the music world has come out in mourning for the only English member of the much loved 60s pop group The Monkees. Jones...
By WENN on 01 March 2012
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