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William Shatner is a true living legend, especially in the nerdosphere. The 94-year-old actor, who became an icon as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, has remained ubiquitous in pop culture for decades.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 25

Star Trek legend William Shatner 'hospitalised after paramedics arrived at home'

William Shatner was reportedly rushed to hospital after he suffered a medical emergency. The legendary Star Trek actor called for paramedics after he supposedly had problems with his blood sugar whilst at his home in Los Angeles, California, late Wednesday (24.09.25) afternoon.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / August 7

Netflix’s New ‘TJ Hooker’ Movie – A Smart Move or Total Cop-Out?

Guess what, folks? Looks like Netflix has decided it’s time to dust off TJ Hooker – another relic from the treasure chest of 80s TV nostalgia. If you thought the world had enough reboots, reimaginings, and cash-grab revivals, brace yourself for the news that TJ Hooker is officially coming back – but this time, as an action-comedy movie.

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20 TV lawyers you definitely want defending you

You can't actually hire them, but if you could, you probably would. You definitely want these 20 TV lawyers defending you.

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20 TV cops you definitely want on the job

TV cops are at an advantage because their solves are written for them. But these 20 would probably still be able to get the job done.

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21 actors who succeeded on hit TV shows multiple decades apart

Only a few actors can truly say they’ve managed to have multiple hit series, but to have them years apart, even decades? Let’s talk about that and see which iconic stars of the silver screen have succeeded not once but twice, and do it with years between each show.

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20 iconic TV shows where the cast feuded with one another

If there’s one thing that fans of TV love almost as much as the shows themselves, it’s the drama and gossip that often surrounds production.

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20 famous films that were affected by the Mandela Effect

The Mandela Effect is strange and confounding. Many people misremember details about movies, television series, and pop culture moments. These 20 films have fallen victim to its bizarre powers.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 22

William Shatner 'overwhelmed' by birthday messages

William Shatner has celebrated his birthday the same way for "many years". The 'Star Trek' actor turned 94 on Saturday (03.22.25), but Shatner doesn't intend to change the way he celebrates his birthday.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 26

William Shatner May Return to STAR TREK as Captain Kirk One More Time

Over thirty years since his last appearance as Captain James T. Kirk, it appears that iconic actor William Shatner may return to the Captain’s chair in a Star Trek project one more time.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 18

William Shatner’s Kirk Says Farewell to Nimoy’s Spock in STAR TREK Anniversary Short Film

Thirty years ago this week, William Shatner took his final bow as Captain James T. Kirk in the film Star Trek: Generations. Kirk died, with a grieving Captain Picard at his side, saving an inhabited planet from annihilation.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 13

'The thing about Kingdom of the Spiders, the tarantulas were real!' William Shatner recalls tough shoot on cult classic horror

William Shatner says one of his toughest ever shoots was on the 1977 film 'Kingdom of the Spiders’ because he had to be covered in real tarantulas. The 93-year-old Hollywood legend starred as veterinarian Dr.

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24 celebrities everyone wants to be their grandparents

When it comes to filling said branches with grandparents, there are many to choose from in Hollywood. So, let’s get into the celebrities everyone wants to be their grandparents.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 21, 2024

Canucks legend Kirk McLean appears in video alongside William Shatner about open-net salmon farming

Former Vancouver Canucks goalie Kirk McLean made a cameo appearance in a video protesting against open-net salmon farming. McLean politely pleads in the video that “Open-pen farms should really reconsider their practices.” A befuddled William Shatner simply responds, “What the f***, Kirk McLean?

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 2, 2024

‘Star Trek’: Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner Had a ‘Very Challenging’ Relationship, Nimoy’s Son Says

Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner — two actors who boldly went where no man had gone before as James Kirk and Spock on the 1960s TV series Star Trek — had a “very challenging relationship,” according to Nimoy’s son, Adam.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 6, 2024

William Shatner Open to STAR TREK Return as De-Aged Captain Kirk

If Star Trek 4 can get out of development hell and into production, we might soon see more of Chris Pine’s Captain Kirk on our screens. But he’s not the only Captain Kirk who could be making a comeback.

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The 25 most memorable TV cops of all time

Say what? Famous movie misquotes

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 19, 2024

John Lithgow & William Shatner Pulled Epic Prank on ‘3rd Rock From the Sun’ Set (Video)

Two years ago, Joseph Gordon-Levitt revealed that his former 3rd Rock From the Sun co-star John Lithgow had a real gift for getting everyone into panic mode on April Fool’s Day.

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20 sci-fi movie sequels that do justice to their original films

Featuring unique world-building, detailed lore, vast universes, and non-human species, sci-fi films offer thrilling adventures and heroic characters. Many of the best sci-fi movies earn sequels, and while not all live up to their original films, some are just as good, if not better, than their predecessors.

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23 TV characters who vanished without any warning

Have you ever watched a show and suddenly thought, “Wait, what happened to that character?” Sure, television characters die or are otherwise written out of a series all the time, but once in a while, they stop appearing with any explanation or acknowledgment whatsoever. Here are 23 TV shows with characters who inexplicably disappeared.

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The 20 best TV bromances

The bromance has long been a key part of the television landscape. In sitcoms, dramas, and numerous other genres, these pairings have demonstrated that, whatever ideologies of toxic masculinity might suggest, it’s healthy and necessary for men to establish emotional intimacy with other men.

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20 facts you might not know about 'Star Trek' (2009)

In 2009, Kirk, Spock, and Co. were introduced to a new generation of sci-fi fans. We’ve beamed up 20 facts you might not know about this particular iteration of Star Trek.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2021

William Shatner has a message for The Rock ahead of WWE HOF induction

William Shatner has a message for The Rock ahead of WWE Hall of Fame induction

William Shatner will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame's celebrity wing as a member in a remotely held induction ceremony planned for next Tuesday (April 6), which will be streamed on Peacock.

The Rock announces 'Black Adam' release date over loud speakers in Times Square

Seth Rogen recounts bizarre Nicolas Cage acting choices for potential 'Green Hornet' role

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The 20 most memorable films about mistaken identities

Here are some of the best movies that involve mistaken identity being important to the storytelling. Just don’t forget which site you read this on. No need for mistaken identity there.

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The 25 most memorable film deaths

If you have to make an exit, you might as well make it memorable. That’s certainly true of character deaths in movies. Some of the most-iconic moments in film history involve a character dying.

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The best movie series and franchises to binge right now

For some, there are plenty of available hours to fill the day and for others, escaping from the reality of this current "new normal," is vital. Movies can help, especially those franchises and series that offer plenty of binge-watching opportunities. Here are 25, spanning all ages, worth investing some time on.