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William Shatner Versus Reddit – Who Ya Got?

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:40:38 +0000

William Shatner isn't impressed with the website Reddit, despite the fact that he has an account there. Recently, the 'Star Trek' actor has chided users who are racist, hateful, or who simply act like bullies. So, uh, no AMA anytime soon, Shat?

William Shatner Disses Fans of 'Xena, Warrior Princess'

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:55:59 +0000

William Shatner is no stranger to documentaries. The former 'Star Trek' captain filmed 'The Captains,' which went into detail about all six of the show's 'Star Trek' captains as well as 'Get A Life,' a documentary on the fans of the hit television show. Now he's courting controversy for his piece about Lucy Lawless' butt-kicking Xena and the cult TV show's still strong fan base of mainly female viewers who flock to conventions like DragonCon and New York Comic-Con.

William Shatner's Priceline Negotiator Makes Triumphant Return

Emerald Catron — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:07:47 +0000

Good news, ladies and gents. Your night terrors are over — the Priceline Negotiator is back with a new commercial, and he wasn’t horribly disfigured in that bus fire you’ve been dreaming about ever since it aired in January!! In an ad now airing, William Shatner stands on a beach holding a surf board, with [...]

William Shatner Thinks He's In 'Ghostbusters 3′

Donald Deane — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:39:37 +0000

For the past several months, the internet has been abuzz with rumors over whether Bill Murray would actually reprise his role as Dr. Peter Venkman in 'Ghostbusters 3.' One story even alleges the actor hated the idea of a third movie so much that he sent back a shredded script. Well, it looks like the 'Ghostbusters 3' rumor mill may begin to churn again courtesy of an actor we never expected -- William Shatner.

William Shatner's Priceline Negotiator Is Killed Off in Super Bowl 2012 Commercial [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:40:38 +0000

After years of dedicated service, William Shatner's Priceline Negotiator persona was killed off in the travel website's Super Bowl 2012 commercial. Don't tell any Trekkies, but those ads might've made him more famous today than his role as the famed Captain Kirk (and certainly more famous than during his 'T.J. Hooker' days.)

So how does the man who's brought travel savings to so many go out?

George Takei Preaches 'Star Peace' to William Shatner and Carrie Fisher's 'Star Wars'-'Star Trek' Feud

Bob Sassone — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:16:52 +0000

First William Shatner made a crack about 'Star Wars.' Then Carrie Fisher responded by saying some not-so-nice things about Shatner and 'Star Trek.' Then Shatner pretty much called Fisher fat.

Now, George Takei, who played Shatner's old crew member Sulu, is trying to remedy the situation.

William Shatner Bashes 'Star Wars' Special Effects and Carrie Fisher [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:22:17 +0000

The William Shatner vs. Carrie Fisher feud just got real.

We told you about Fisher's response to Shatner after he ripped on 'Star Wars.' Now comes the latest video shot across Fisher's bow.

William Shatner Wants To Help You Recover From 'National Unfriend Day' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:15:06 +0000

If you got rid of some of your Facebook friends on Jimmy Kimmel's 'National Unfriend Day,' you might be depressed or have second thoughts. William Shatner wants you to know that you're going to be OK.

In this clip from 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Shatner guides you through the steps on how to recover from the feelings of denial and fears of being alone that come with Facebook "un-friending."

William Shatner Preaches Turkey Fryer Safety In Bizarre PSA [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:30:26 +0000

This Thanksgiving PSA from William Shatner rests somewhere between his musical stylings and that time he threw a chair on '$20,000 Pyramid' on the weirdness scale.

In the video below that Shatner made for State Farm Insurance, the onetime Capt. Kirk talks about the dangers of deep-frying a turkey.

Carrie Fisher Fires Back at William Shatner on 'Star Wars' vs. 'Star Trek' Debate [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:47:56 +0000

In September, William Shatner of 'Star Trek' fame declared that his sci-fi series is vastly superior to the 'Star Wars' franchise. And now, Carrie Fisher (AKA Princess Leia) is hitting back. Time to settle the "great nerd debate" once and for all.

William Shatner Warns of the Dangers of Turkey Frying This Thanksgiving [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:07:27 +0000

Turkey fryers can be dangerous, and if you’re not careful with them your Thanksgiving could end in disaster. If you don’t believe us just listen to your friend William Shatner, who shot this cautionary tale of a turkey fryer gone awry for State Farm Insurance. Watch what happens when Capt. Kirk meets Thanksgiving below. [via [...]

William Shatner's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Music Video Will Blow Your Mind

Jeff Giles — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:59:45 +0000

As he recently proved on his breathtaking cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man,’ William Shatner has some impressive pipes. Now, he tackles Queen’s karaoke classic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in a truly bizarre music video. The video is the latest single off of Shatner’s upcoming album, ‘Seeking Major Tom.’ The Shat was able to assemble an all-star cast of [...]

'GMA' Unearths Vintage Clip of Smug William Shatner [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:55:29 +0000

As ‘Good Morning America’s’ week-long celebration of the ’80s continues, they offer us this gem: A snippet from a classic interview with an exceedingly self-satisfied William Shatner! In this vintage clip, Shatner offers a completely baffling answer to a simple question about his ’80s cop drama ‘T.J. Hooker.’ Clearly, he’s trying to make a point, [...]

William Shatner Rocks Out on a Cover of Black Sabbath's 'Iron Man' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:47:54 +0000

William Shatner lent his distinctive vocal stylings to a cover of Black Sabbath’s heavy metal classic in a behind-the-scenes video from the recording of his new album. I…am…Iron Man! While best known as ‘Star Trek’s’ Captain Kirk, Shatner has also had something of a second career as a singer, er, interpreter of classic songs like [...]

William Shatner Disses 'Star Wars' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:37:53 +0000

Doing his best to provoke an intergalactic geek fight, William Shatner unfavorably compared ‘Star Wars‘ to ‘Star Trek’ during an interview he posted to his YouTube page Thursday. According to Shatner, ‘Star Trek’ was based on relationships and stories and philosophical questions, whereas ‘Star Wars’ was merely “special effects.” The original Captain Kirk also dismissed ‘Wars’ as being “derivative” of ‘Trek’ and [...]