He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing captain kirk, being a part of star trek. The new movie in the reboot series, star trek beyond, starring that secondstring cast chris pine as kirk, zachary quinto as commander spock, et. With william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, james doohan. I think william shatner takes a few liberties with the star trek universe, but for anyone who isnt too strict about sticking to whats canon, this is a great read. The book contradicts every other young kirk book, as well as the rest. William shatner books list of books by author william shatner. Spocks leonard nimoy dramatic death in star trek ii. Jan 05, 2016 from what it sounded like, the creative team behind this third star trek was just looking for ways to include william shatners kirk, because fans reacted to strongly to leonard nimoys spock. I find it both intriguing and surprising that he wrote them. William shatner is biting his tongue under president trump. Star trek the original series ran from 19661969 and featured shatner alongside leonard nimoy mr spock, deforest kelley dr mccoy and. He went on to play the character in several star trek films, ending with star trek generations in 1994. In 2011, he produced a documentary called the captains, in which he interviewed the actors that headlined the other series patrick ste.
All novels were published as mass market paperback editions. William shatner books list of books by william shatner. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Ever since then there have been rumors about trying to. Legendary star trek actor william shatner has revealed what it would take to persuade him to appear on star trek.
William shatner says cgi technology is the key to his return to star trek. William shatner books list of books by author william. Kirk of the uss enterprise in the star trek franchise. Just after the events of star trek generations, on the planet veridian iii, ambassador spock comes to the humble cairn, or stones, that marks the grave of james. The shatnerverse consists of three trilogies and an.
But shatners regret over his mysterious falling out with nimoy suggests what this book really is. William shatner may return as captain kirk in star trek 3. May 31, 2017 shatners new book, spirit of the horse, reveals a side of the star that might be unknown even to his legions of fans. Shatner to appear at star trek original series set tour. Preserver and the whole mirror universe trilogy is a good read for any star trek fan. Additional volumes were announced, but none were published. The irrepressible, unstoppable william shatner is back in action with a flurry of projects. Kirk, whose new documentary the captains aired to a packed crowd on the flight deck of the intrepid seaairspace museum. William shatner in early talks for star trek 3 film.
William shatner right along with costars nichelle nichols and leonard nimoy on star trek hit show. For years, william shatners attitude toward star trek conventions was strictly. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. William shatner says goodbye to leonard nimoy in his new. Shatner had a scene in the original 2009 star trek scene that was cut for fear of it being just a gimmick and in 2014, it was reportedly part of the script for the threequel star trek beyond.
Stewart also hated on president trump and said his new show is nothing like the original. William shatner on a potential guest appearance in star trek. Star trek memories is shatner s own behindthescenes look at the legendary series that continues to put forth movies, books, and series spin. Rumors about william shatner returning to the 23rd century in this summers star trek beyond may have turned out to be false, but the actor is more than. What does william shatner think of the star trek franchises. William shatner is one of the hardestworking men in showbiz. In his seven decades of television, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. Shatner admired the animals from afar when younger, but didnt have. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction. William shatner says goodbye to leonard nimoy in his new book. William shatner wont return in any new star trek movies.
William shatner is ready to return to star trek as an. Kirk, he has appeared in such plays as the world of suzie wong and a shot in the dark, such notable films as the brothers karamazov and judgment at nuremburg, and on television in t. William shatner says cgi technology is the key to his. Discovery, the new trek incarnation currently streaming on cbs all access. Pocket bookss strange new worlds 19982016 series, edited by dean wesley smith, has a similar premise. William shatner in early talks for star trek 3 film the. The actor will be available for autographs, photo ops, a. And it took advantage of its timetravel plot device to ensure its authenticity by bringing back one important familiar face in leonard nimoys original vulcan. William shatner is the author of five previous star trek novels. Kirk, he stars as denny crane in the hit television series from david e.
Shatner played kirk in the original 1960s star trek series. William shatner reflects on his star trek legacy aarp. Oct 19, 2017 now that star trek has returned to the small screen and the original seriesera timeline well, close enough with cbs acclaimed new series star trek. The way shatner does it, lets us into his thoughts, is very tastefuly done. Star trek memories is shatners classic behindthescenes look at the legendary series that continues to put forth movies, books, and series spinoffs decades after. Even while we were on the air, i was probably keeping my eyes open for other jobs. Oct 23, 2014 shatner as kirk in the original star trek. Enterprise, has always been rankled by his failure to seize the tantalizing advances of the ancient first generation. Picard behindthescenes videos show origin of new starfleet badges and more search for. The original series, the next generation, and deep space nine. William shatner is ready to return to star trek as an aged. William shatner plans to reprise his beloved role as captain james t. Several new star trek books coming out this year will be of interest to trek fans first a cover has been released for kirsten beyers tenth book in the voyager relaunch series of novels.
An unofficial nickname for a collection of 10 star trek novels written by william shatner, with judith and garfield reevesstevens. William shatner on a potential guest appearance in star. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, and singer. The wrath of khan shatner believes his longtime friend nimoy, who died in 2015. William shatner may not be able to appear in the star trek movies, but what about the tv show. Discount prices on books by william shatner, including titles like live long and. Im not too sure about the back to the futurestyle flying cars, or that every building at sfa is named after an enterprise character, but i liked it. In addition to his ongoing role as captain james t. William shatner celebrates star trek anniversary by. The deadly and tyrannical emperor tiberius, former captain of the i. Star treks iconic captain kirk has a new book, spirt of. In the peaceful universe of the united federation of planets, tiberius seeks a new ally the honorable, idealistic starfleet captain.
The novels are published by pocket books as part of their pocket tos line 1995 2007 and set in an alternate timeline with a resurrected captain james t. William shatner has developed a cynical view of mr. Star trek captains join forces in new william shatner. The return is a novel by william shatner that was cowritten with garfield reevesstevens and judith reevesstevens. A new science fiction adventure from william shatner famous for his role as captain kirk on star trek about the intrepid, eightyyearold fbi deputy director samuel lord and his quest to stop the chinese from using a weapon that, unknown to the. May 28, 2017 yes, he was the captain of the enterprise, but william shatner is also a dedicated horseman and founder of the hollywood charity horse show. Kirk in roberto orcis star trek 3, an individual familiar with the project has told thewrap. After reading this book, i decided it was, in fact a very good book. Why william shatner cant come back for the new star trek. Generations, so he clearly has thoughts on the subject, but the question is whether at this point anyone besides shatner is genuinely interested in exploring the travails of. I read collision course right after seeing the new star trek. Jul 21, 2016 shatner played kirk in the original 1960s star trek series. Star treks original captain william shatner is well known for being prolific on twitter, but every once in a while he dives into the world of reddit and trekmovie has verified the account is. Rex william shatner has confirmed talks with the makers of the new star trek film regarding a return to the longrunning sciencefiction saga.
William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of. I also like the way shatner ties in planets and events from past episodes of the original tv show intro his star trek books. The alleged 86yearold is an icon for multiple generations. The ashes of eden, the return, avenger, spectre, and dark victory. Kirk in the highly successful star trek television series. William shatner says no to new star trek cosmic book news.
William shatner has 214 books on goodreads with 83273 ratings. Til william shatner wrote several star trek novel i dont know how this fact managed to escape me up until now, but apparently shatner is the author of several trek novels that form series. It also includes characters from 3 different series. I mean, star trek teetered on the brink for three years.
No william shatner appearance in star trek beyond screen. It is set in the star trek universe but, as part of the shatnerverse, does not follow the timeline established by other star trek novels. Friday marked the 51st anniversary of the premiere of the original star trek series, and william shatner decided to celebrate by razzing another iconic sciencefiction franchise a little. William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of eden and the return. Shatner has already explored the waning years of his most famous character in a series of books in which he explains how kirk managed to survive the events of star trek. Buy a cheap copy of the return star trek book by william shatner. William shatners star trek memories video 1995 imdb. Cast members of the television and movie series star trek reminisce about the making of the series and the films, and give their opinions on why the series has been so successful. Yes, he was the captain of the enterprise, but william shatner is also a dedicated horseman and founder of the hollywood charity horse show. William shatner audiobooks download instantly today. A living pop culture legend and one of american film and televisions most enduring stars, william shatner will forever be associated with the role of james t. Kirk, he stars as denny crane in the hit television series from david. Shatners new book, spirit of the horse, reveals a side of the star that might be unknown even to his legions of fans. Generations, the film that infamously killed off his.
Hooker and as denny crane in the hit television series boston legal, a role for which he has won two emmy awards and a golden globe. William shatner, an acclaimed actor, musician, recording artist, author, and film director, is best known for his role as captain james t. The new voyages is a short story anthology series collecting fan fiction curated and edited by sondra marshak and myrna culbreath. When the new series of star trek movies introduced a new timeline and new characters, it did so with the help of our old friend mr. Captain kirk boldly led his men where theyd never been before aboard the uss enterprise. His love of horses is on display in his charming new book. The shatnerverse series by william shatner goodreads. Abrams reboot of the star trek franchise was crafted in a way to both bring fans back to the era of the original uss enterprise and its crew led by captain james t. Nov 16, 2008 11 theories about star trek picard the borg, data, and everything we know so far duration. In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. Next spring, william shatner will travel to ticonderoga, new york, where he will appear on the reconstructed original series bridge set. I also much prefer the millitary schoolstyle academy to the wesley factory its usually depicted as.
Abrams reveals that fans will never see william shatners captain kirk in this new star trek timeline, and he explains why. Despite many cameo opportunities over the years, shatner has not appeared in a trek movie or tv show since 1994s illconceived star trek. No william shatner appearance in star trek beyond screen rant. Jul 20, 2016 when the new series of star trek movies introduced a new timeline and new characters, it did so with the help of our old friend mr. Along with the various star trek novel series there have also been dozens of authors who have contributed to the franchise, including but not limited to roddenberry himself, g. Credit to william shatner, as arguably the best captain of the enterprise, just says no the new star trek that is airing on the shaky cbs all. Shatner s approach to star trek is the direct opposite of his successor, patrick stewart, who sat in the chair for the next generation and came pack for star trek. In the present day, shatner seems to respect the other entries in the star trek franchise along with his own.
Now that star trek has returned to the small screen and the original seriesera timeline well, close enough with cbs acclaimed new series star trek. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including get a life. Shatner comments on the new star trek xi trailer youtube. Recently, the actor spoke to tv guide about possibly appearing in the upcoming cbs all access series. William shatner says cgi technology is the key to his return. Kirk is a name which will forever be allied to canadian actor william shatner, star of the science fiction television series star trek. Mcintyre, michael jan friedman, peter david, diane carey, david r. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. Oct 10, 2017 next spring, william shatner will travel to ticonderoga, new york, where he will appear on the reconstructed original series bridge set. From what it sounded like, the creative team behind this third star trek was just looking for ways to include william shatners kirk, because fans reacted to strongly to leonard nimoys spock. Rumors about william shatner returning to the 23rd century in this summers star trek beyond may have turned out to be false, but the actor is more than willing to reprise his role as the captain. Kirk while also taking place in the same continuity. Aug 05, 2016 william shatner may not be able to appear in the star trek movies, but what about the tv show. May 01, 2009 a living pop culture legend and one of american film and televisions most enduring stars, william shatner will forever be associated with the role of james t.
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