Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig."

The Wormhole · February 14 2013, 04:00 AM

I don't know which forum is most appropriate for this. Since it's Abrams related, I'll post it here and let the moderators determine its suitability:

http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-...181738978.html

It seems Shatner's pissed at Abrams over taking Star Wars, feeling that controlling the two biggest sci-fi franchises is going "too far" and that Abrams is "being a pig."

Shatner also feels put out that despite controlling two franchises, Abrams still can't get a role for him. Hell, it's not too late, I say give Shatner a role in Star Wars VII. Shatner in Star Wars, the very concept is awesome.

But really, it is gratifying to see someone whose opinion matters expressing displeasure with Abrams. Personally, the fact that he now controls Star Wars doesn't bother me any, but I know it has generated some heated debate here, and now Shatner himself has spoken against it.

So, what are everyone's thoughts on the matter?

Awesome Possum · February 14 2013, 04:07 AM

Priceline must not pay well.

Maestro · February 14 2013, 04:11 AM

Perhaps Abrams will have a cameo in Star Wars VII as a Gamorrean Guard. Or, cast Shatner as one.

They can both be rather piggish sometimes!

Franklin · February 14 2013, 04:12 AM

I think 99% of what Shatner says has to be taken as tongue in cheek. He tends to say things for effect and then let folks decide for themselves if he's sincere or not. I doubt he was, this time.

As far as a part for him in the new "Star Wars" movie goes, how about Jabba the Hut?

Set Harth · February 14 2013, 04:18 AM

Yavin. And I'm not talking about the moon.

Maestro · February 14 2013, 04:22 AM

"That's no moon."

CorporalClegg · February 14 2013, 04:29 AM

Jesus. Another one?

Two mountains out of the same molehill in the same day. Only on the TBBS.

Sector 7 · February 14 2013, 06:34 AM

The Wormhole wrote:

But really, it is gratifying to see someone whose opinion matters expressing displeasure with Abrams...

So, what are everyone's thoughts on the matter?

Shatner's opinion does not matter. The franchise lives without him. This is what really bothers Shatner... his ego cannot conceive of Trek without him.

Franklin wrote:

As far as a part for him in the new "Star Wars" movie goes, how about Jabba the Hut?

Appropriate. No padding needed... and he'd be happy as boss of his own planet.

M'Sharak · February 14 2013, 07:07 AM

Set Harth wrote:

Yavin. And I'm not talking about the moon.

Maestro wrote:

"That's no moon."

Lucky · February 14 2013, 07:20 AM

I think Shatner was being sarcastic and joking in this.

Though the thought of having Shatner in the new Star Wars movie does intrigue me....

M'Sharak · February 14 2013, 07:28 AM

Lucky wrote:

I think Shatner was being sarcastic and joking in this.

Well, yeah - that's pretty much a given.

The press keeps inviting Shatner to comment on this or that, because they know he's nearly always willing to oblige with something funny or outrageous (or both.) They get something to print; Shatner gets an opportunity to ham it up; everybody's happy.

Enterprise is Great · February 14 2013, 07:51 AM

He was obviously joking. Nothing to see here.

StarMan · February 14 2013, 11:42 AM

I reckon he'd go great in Episode VII!

SalvorHardin · February 14 2013, 12:04 PM

Well, if we're posting Shatner recent quotes

He’s a wonderful director. He’s discovered the way of giving the audience a ride in Star Trek which is what the early Star Trek movies didn’t have–we didn’t have the technology and the people–even the primitive technology of doing that. But now that the computers have taken over in epic films, he knows how to do that. So he is on the right level.

http://trekmovie.com/2013/02/10/shat...nes-blue-eyes/

Jackson_Roykirk · February 14 2013, 02:03 PM

SalvorHardin wrote:

Well, if we're posting Shatner recent quotes

He’s a wonderful director. He’s discovered the way of giving the audience a ride in Star Trek which is what the early Star Trek movies didn’t have–we didn’t have the technology and the people–even the primitive technology of doing that. But now that the computers have taken over in epic films, he knows how to do that. So he is on the right level.

http://trekmovie.com/2013/02/10/shat...nes-blue-eyes/

Maybe he was being sarcastic about THAT, too.

February 14 2013, 04:00 AM	#1
The Wormhole Admiral	Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." I don't know which forum is most appropriate for this. Since it's Abrams related, I'll post it here and let the moderators determine its suitability: http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-...181738978.html It seems Shatner's pissed at Abrams over taking Star Wars, feeling that controlling the two biggest sci-fi franchises is going "too far" and that Abrams is "being a pig." Shatner also feels put out that despite controlling two franchises, Abrams still can't get a role for him. Hell, it's not too late, I say give Shatner a role in Star Wars VII. Shatner in Star Wars, the very concept is awesome. But really, it is gratifying to see someone whose opinion matters expressing displeasure with Abrams. Personally, the fact that he now controls Star Wars doesn't bother me any, but I know it has generated some heated debate here, and now Shatner himself has spoken against it. So, what are everyone's thoughts on the matter? __________________ "Internet message boards aren't as funny today as they were ten years ago. I've stopped reading new posts." -The Simpsons 20th anniversary special. Last edited by The Wormhole; February 14 2013 at 04:45 AM.

February 14 2013, 04:07 AM	#2
Awesome Possum Herald of the Ponies Location: Jewel HQ	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Priceline must not pay well. __________________ I am at heart a propagandist, a tremendous hater, a tiresome nag, complacently positive that there is no human problem which could not be solved if people would simply do as I advise. -Gore Vidal

February 14 2013, 04:11 AM	#3
Maestro Vice Admiral Location: Maestro	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Perhaps Abrams will have a cameo in Star Wars VII as a Gamorrean Guard. Or, cast Shatner as one. They can both be rather piggish sometimes! __________________ "When Christians use Jesus for hate-mongering, they ruin Jesus for the rest of us." -Me.

February 14 2013, 04:12 AM	#4
Franklin Rear Admiral Location: In the bleachers	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." I think 99% of what Shatner says has to be taken as tongue in cheek. He tends to say things for effect and then let folks decide for themselves if he's sincere or not. I doubt he was, this time. As far as a part for him in the new "Star Wars" movie goes, how about Jabba the Hut? __________________ Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -- Mark Twain

February 14 2013, 04:18 AM	#5
Set Harth Commodore Location: Ekkaia	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Yavin. And I'm not talking about the moon. __________________ Are you casting aspersions on my asparagus?

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February 14 2013, 04:22 AM	#6
Maestro Vice Admiral Location: Maestro	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." "That's no moon." __________________ "When Christians use Jesus for hate-mongering, they ruin Jesus for the rest of us." -Me.

February 14 2013, 04:29 AM	#7
CorporalClegg Vice Admiral Location: Nuevo México	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Jesus. Another one? Two mountains out of the same molehill in the same day. Only on the TBBS.

February 14 2013, 07:20 AM	#10
Lucky Lieutenant Commander Location: Mississippi	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." I think Shatner was being sarcastic and joking in this. Though the thought of having Shatner in the new Star Wars movie does intrigue me....

February 14 2013, 07:51 AM	#12
Enterprise is Great Rear Admiral	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." He was obviously joking. Nothing to see here. __________________ JJverse Star Trek...is gonna rock again! On May 17, 2013!

February 14 2013, 11:42 AM	#13
StarMan Vice Admiral Location: New Zealand.	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." I reckon he'd go great in Episode VII! __________________ So... Shall we begin?