William Shatner to Write Leonard Nimoy Biography
Their friendship is legendary and their on-screen chemistry is undeniable. Now it appears that William Shatner will pen the official biography of the late Leonard Nimoy. According to Showbiz411, the...
View ArticleLeonard Nimoy’s Daughter Planning COPD Documentary
Julie Nimoy and David Knight Launch Documentary Project: “COPD: Highly Illogical – A Special Tribute to Leonard Nimoy” Julie Nimoy, daughter of Leonard Nimoy and her husband David Knight are planning a...
View Article‘Voyager’ Actress Jennifer Lien Arrested for Indecent Exposure
Jennifer Lien, who played “Kes” the Ocampa medical assistant in the first three seasons of “Star Trek: Voyager” was arrested on September 3 for indecent exposure. Lien, who recently turned 41, was...
View ArticleEmmy Awards In Memoriam Pays Tribute To Leonard Nimoy
The 67th Emmy Awards In Memoriam paid tribute to several actors, directors, writers, and producers who passed away in the last year. In Memoriam ended with “Star Trek” star Leonard Nimoy, reminding us...
View ArticleWilliam Shatner Lends Voice to Animated Horror Film ‘Malevolent’
Williams Shatner has been cast in the animated horror film “Malevolent”. According to IMDB synopsis of the film: “In order to save her siblings, a young woman takes on her father and the powerful...
View ArticleWilliam Shatner To Narrate WWE ‘Breaking Ground’
Star Trek’s original Captain Kirk, William Shatner is set to narrate the new reality series “Breaking Ground” on the WWE Network. The series will premier for free on WWE’s Facebook page, YouTube...
View ArticleDetails on William Shatner’s Leonard Nimoy Tribute Book
William Shatner and co-writer David Fisher will pay tribute to Leonard Nimoy in a new book, set to be release next February, entitled: “Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man”....
View ArticleWATCH: Shatner On Narrating ‘Breaking Ground’
William Shatner, best known for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on “Star Trek”, is still as busy as ever — even at 84-years-old. In addition to his work in documentary filmmaking, in music and as...
View ArticleWATCH: ‘COPD: Highly Illogical – A Special Tribute to Leonard Nimoy’ Trailer
The official trailer for “COPD: Highly Illogical- A Special Tribute to Leonard Nimoy” has been released. The film, crowdfunded through FirstGiving, is being produced by Nimoy’s daughter Julie and her...
View ArticleShatner Goes ‘Star Wars’ At Country Music Awards
William Shatner appeared — in costume — during Wednesday night’s “Country Music Association Awards” celebration. However, Shatner had traded in his red Starfleet dress uniform for Star Wars...
View ArticleShatner Interested In A Musical To Celebrate Star Trek’s 50th
William Shatner wants to organize a musical to celebrate Star Trek’s 50th anniversary next year. However, Shatner, who played Star Trek’s original Captain James T. Kirk, says he’s had little luck...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Nichelle Nichols!
On her 83rd birthday, we at TrekNews.net would like to wish Star Trek: The Original Series star Nichelle Nichols a very happy birthday. Born in Robbins, Illinois on December 28, 1932, singer, dancer,...
View ArticleWhoopi Goldberg to Make First Star Trek Convention Appearance
Emmy, Oscar, Tony and Grammy Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg will make her Star Trek convention debut at this year’s Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas. Goldberg, who played the character Guinan...
View ArticleWATCH: Leonard Nimoy’s Doctor Discusses the Star’s Final Wish
TrekNews.net was recently provided two unedited clips from COPD: Highly Illogical–A Special Tribute to Leonard Nimoy — featuring an interview with Doctor Belperio, who treated Nimoy during the last...
View ArticleTakei Takes The Captain’s Chair In New Taco Bell Commercial
As Star Trek‘s Hikaru Sulu, George Takei is no stranger to the captain’s chair, and now — thanks to Taco Bell’s latest Quesalupa commercial — he’s back in the big seat. At 78-years-old, Takei is best...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, William Shatner!
Today, William Shatner, the actor who played the legendary Captain James Tiberius Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series and seven Star Trek motion pictures, turns 85 years old. The Montreal-born actor...
View ArticleTakei: Our Diversity Is The Strength Of This Planet
Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned astrophysicist and host of StarTalk Radio recently sat down with George Takei to discuss his involvement with Star Trek, social media, the future of technology, in a...
View ArticleRemembering Leonard Nimoy On His Birthday
Leonard Nimoy, who passed away in February of 2015 after a battle with COPD, would have turned 85 years old today. Nimoy, best known for his role as Spock, the half-human, half-Vulcan science officer...
View ArticleWilliam Shatner Sued For $170 Million By Man Claiming To Be His Son
William Shatner is being sued by a man claiming to be his son for $170 million. Peter Sloan, who goes by the name “Peter Shatner”, filed the libel, defamation and slander civil lawsuit last week in...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Kate Mulgrew!
Happy 61st birthday to Kate Mulgrew, best known to Star Trek fans for her role as “Captain Kathryn Janeway” on Star Trek: Voyager. From 1995 to 2001, the Iowa-native portrayed the tough, confident...
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