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entertainment5 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.

entertainment6 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.

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.

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.

entertainment1 year ago

William Shatner's Kirk Returns for Star Trek Anniversary Tribute

William Shatner has returned to the Star Trek universe as an executive producer for a short film titled "Unification," marking his first creative involvement with the franchise in 30 years. The film, featuring Sam Witwer as James T. Kirk through prosthetics and CGI, was produced in collaboration with the Roddenberry Archive and Paramount, though it is not officially canon. This project serves as a significant nod to Shatner's legacy with Star Trek, which began with the original series and has spanned decades.

entertainment1 year ago

Celebrating 30 Years of Star Trek's Cinematic Legacy

The Roddenberry Archive has released a new short film titled "Unification" to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Star Trek Generations," marking the return of William Shatner's Captain Kirk. The film, part of the "765874" series, combines live-action and CGI, featuring performances by Sam Witwer as young Kirk and Lawrence Selleck as Spock. Shatner, who served as an executive producer, also narrates a key moment. The film is available on the Archive's web portal and the Apple Vision Pro app, showcasing advanced visual effects and interactive content.

entertainment1 year ago

Leonard Nimoy's Son Reveals Insights on Feud with William Shatner

Leonard Nimoy's son, Adam, revealed he knows the reason behind his father's fallout with William Shatner but chose not to disclose it, describing their broken friendship as unfortunate. Despite their professional spats, Nimoy once called Shatner his best friend, though they were not on speaking terms in the last five years of Nimoy's life. Shatner attributed their differences to a documentary incident and expressed deep grief over Nimoy's death in 2015.

entertainment1 year ago

"Leonard Nimoy's Son Hints at Reason Behind Shatner Feud"

Adam Nimoy, son of the late Leonard Nimoy, reveals he knows why his father stopped speaking to "Star Trek" co-star William Shatner in the last five years of his life but chooses not to disclose the reason, describing their relationship as challenging and unfortunate. Shatner, who expressed deep grief over Nimoy's death, claimed he didn't know the reason behind their rift, which he mentioned in his memoir.