Resisting this auction would be futile. The penultimate collector’s items for die-hard “Star Trek” fans — Captain James Tiberius Kirk’s phaser and communicator, used by actor William Shatner during the filming of the ’60s series’ 79 episodes — will be up for grabs next week, along with over 200 other props, costumes, scripts, and conceptual … Read more
William Shatner is a man with many opinions. The “Star Trek” alum, 93, talked about aliens, Earth and climate change during an interview on Frank Morano’s The Other Side of Midnight show last week while promoting his paranormal Fox Nation show “Aliens Among Us.” Shatner, who infamously flew to space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin in 2021, … Read more
Patti Yasutake, the actress best known for her roles in Netflix’s “Beef” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” has died at age 70. Yasutake died on August 5 following a long battle with cancer after being diagnosed with a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, her manager Kyle Fritz told Variety. “Patti was my first client when I began … Read more
At 93 years old, William Shatner continues to surprise us. In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 93-year-old actor — who portrayed Capt. James T. Kirk on the original “Star Trek” TV series from 1966 to 1969, and reprised the role in various films — revealed he’s actually only seen a “few” episodes of his … Read more
Adam Nimoy has boldly gone where no fan has gone before. The son of the late “Star Trek” actor Leonard Nimoy has written a “reverential” but warts-and-all memoir about his “complicated” relationship with his dad that reveals just how worlds apart they were for most of their lives. “You know, it’s not ‘Mommie Dearest.’ I … Read more
“Star Trek” brothers for life. William Shatner defended his bond with late co-star Leonard Nimoy after Nimoy’s son, television director Adam Nimoy, claimed that the “Star Trek” actors didn’t get along in his new book, “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy.” Shatner, 93, exclusively told The Post that Adam, 67, “wasn’t around” … Read more
Beam him up, Scotty. William Shatner exclusively revealed to The Post what it would take for him to return for another “Star Trek” project. “An injection of speed or something,” the 93-year-old actor said with a laugh while promoting his new children’s album, “Where Will the Animals Sleep? — Songs for Kids and Other Living … Read more
He’s ripping off his mask — for good. “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Doug Jones has built a professional life as the perpetual prince of prosthetics, often donning all-encompassing costumes, both in film and television. Now the 63-year-old star is shedding his skin as Saru, the lanky Kelpian Starfleet commander on “Discovery,” which launches its fifth … Read more
He went from Mystic Falls to the Enterprise. Paul Wesley, best known for starring as Stefan Salvatore on “The Vampire Diaries,” has stepped into William Shatner’s shoes on “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” — but not before speaking to his predecessor. “Oh, yeah. Multiple times. I know William Shatner. In fact, we used to be … Read more
Kenneth Mitchell, who starred in the hit series “Star Trek: Discovery” and Marvel’s “Captain Marvel” movie reportedly died Sunday following a five-year battle with ALS. He was 49. “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” Mitchell’s family shared on X (formerly Twitter) … Read more
“Star Trek: Enterprise” star Gary Graham has died. He was 73. Graham died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Spokane, Washington on Monday, his wife of nearly 25 years, Becky Graham, told The Hollywood Reporter. The veteran actor’s ex-wife, Susan Lavelle, also announced his death with a touching tribute on Facebook. “It is with … Read more
Mickey Cottrell, a veteran Hollywood publicist, who championed independent films for decades and also dabbled in acting, has died. He was 79. Cottrell died on New Year’s Day at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills in Los Angeles, California. His sister Suzy Cottrell confirmed his death and posted a tribute … Read more
Patrick Stewart caused some havoc on set of his 1987 TV series “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The acclaimed British actor, 83, recalled in his new book “Making It So: A Memoir” — out Oct. 3 — how he “stormed off the set” after feeling like he was being made fun off. In an excerpt … Read more
Actor Wil Wheaton, best known for appearing in “Star Trek and the film “Stand By Me,” has claimed that his parents “stole nearly all of my salary from my entire childhood.” The TV star, 50, joined thousands of actors and entertainers striking in Hollywood and around the country with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) for the first … Read more
The United Launch Alliance recently announced it’s targeting May for the inaugural launch of its highly anticipated Vulcan Centaur rocket, which is expected to carry everything from satellites to human ashes into space. The Vulcan Centaur rocket has faced years of delays following the slower-than-anticipated development of powerful engines and requirements for when the moon lander can … Read more
There’s a strong personal thread connecting Dean Devlin both to the original “Star Trek” and to his new Syfy series, “The Ark” — his late mother, actress Pilar Seurat, who guest-starred in a 1967 episode of “Star Trek” on NBC. “She was in the ‘Wolf in the Fold’ episode and she plays a psychic princess … Read more
It’s safe to say George Takei won’t be telling his “Star Trek” co-star William Shatner to “live long and prosper” anytime soon. The entertainer, 85, who played Hikaru Sulu in the sci-fi series, spoke to the Guardian recently about his former castmate, characterizing Shatner, now 91, as some kind of diva on set. Takei was asked if … Read more
William Shatner doesn’t know what happened between him and his beloved “Star Trek” co-star Leonard Nimoy. The actor, who famously played the pointy-eared half-human, half-Vulcan officer Mr. Spock in the ‘60s sci-fi series, passed away in 2015 at age 83. His son, Adam Nimoy, announced that the star died of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … Read more
Paramount officially announced Tuesday it is removing its untitled Star Trek movie from a Dec. 22, 2023 release date in theaters. The news wasn’t a surprise. In late August, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that director Adam Shakman has dropped out of the project due to scheduling issues amid his jump to Fantastic Four for Marvel. … Read more