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Cosmos Confidential: Tyson and Shatner's Five-Hour Audio Dialogue
entertainment1 month ago

Cosmos Confidential: Tyson and Shatner's Five-Hour Audio Dialogue

Space.com reports that astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Star Trek icon William Shatner have released Cosmos Confidential, a five-hour audio dialogue recorded at Shatner’s home that dives into life, mortality, science, spirituality, and personal stories; sparked by their Antarctica cruise chats and a Seattle show, the project could move to theaters or streaming if successful, with the new audio book available from Blackstone Publishing on February 3, 2026 in MP3 and audio CD formats.

Shatner Mocks Miller's Call for Creative Control of Star Trek
entertainment1 month ago

Shatner Mocks Miller's Call for Creative Control of Star Trek

William Shatner cheekily offered to take command of the Star Trek franchise after Stephen Miller urged Paramount+ to give him total creative control over Star Trek, in response to Miller’s post about Starfleet Academy and ongoing casting/dei debates; Miller doubled down, while Shatner quipped about glasses and budget as a lighthearted jab at the controversy surrounding Star Trek’s future.

entertainment7 months ago

Netflix to Turn 'T.J. Hooker' into an Action Comedy Movie with William Shatner

Netflix has acquired the rights to adapt the classic '80s cop series 'T.J. Hooker' into an action comedy film, with writers Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel attached to direct. The original series starred William Shatner as Sgt. T.J. Hooker, and the film aims to bring a more humorous take to the crime-fighting story, though it is unclear if Shatner will participate. The project is produced by 2.0 Entertainment, Prime Universe Films, and Vali Vista Films.

William Shatner Opens Up About Living with Permanent Tinnitus at 94
entertainment8 months ago

William Shatner Opens Up About Living with Permanent Tinnitus at 94

William Shatner, the 94-year-old actor known for Star Trek, discusses his lifelong struggle with permanent tinnitus caused by a special effects mishap on set, highlighting the condition's impact and the need for more research and awareness. He advocates for raising funds through Tinnitus Quest to find better treatments, sharing his personal experience of adapting to the constant noise and emphasizing the importance of sound perception in life.

William Shatner's De-Aged Captain Kirk Returns in Emotional Star Trek Short Film
entertainment1 year ago

William Shatner's De-Aged Captain Kirk Returns in Emotional Star Trek Short Film

William Shatner reprises his iconic role as Captain Kirk in a new short film titled "Unification," created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Star Trek Generations." The film, produced by the Roddenberry Archive and OTOY in collaboration with Paramount, uses a mix of live-action and CGI to de-age Shatner, offering a "mind-bending" Star Trek experience. "Star Trek Generations," originally released in 1994, is available for streaming on Paramount Plus and Prime Video.

AI Brings Kirk and Spock Together for a Heartfelt Star Trek Farewell
entertainment1 year ago

AI Brings Kirk and Spock Together for a Heartfelt Star Trek Farewell

The Roddenberry Archive has created a short film titled "765874 – Unification," using AI and deepfake technology to reunite Star Trek's iconic characters, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, for a final farewell. This emotional reunion, featuring William Shatner and a CGI recreation of Leonard Nimoy, provides closure for fans who felt their story was incomplete. The film highlights the potential of AI in storytelling while raising ethical questions about its use in entertainment.