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PKerr · February 13 2013, 11:41 PM

OOOO. K.

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http://www.eonline.com/news/387980/w...365-topstories

"We already know William Shatner thinks Star Trek is better than Star Wars, but how does he feel about J.J. Abrams going from directing two Trek flicks to helming the next adventure in a galaxy far, far away?
"He's being a pig," the original Captain Kirk told Movie Fanatic. "He's collecting the two franchises and holding them close to his vest. He's probably the most talented director of that ilk that we have, but he's gone too far this time."
J.J. Abrams on his "wildly surreal" Star Wars 7 ride
While that may sound a bit harsh, we're guessing his tongue was planted firmly in his cheek when he said it. At least, we hope so!
Shatner added, "I think of him as a buddy of mine. I've taken him out for sushi. I think it's time for J.J. and I to have another sushi and let me put him straight about two of the largest franchises—and not employing me in either one of them is just foolhardy."
Meanwhile, Star Trek: Into Darkness, sans Shatner, opens in theaters on May 17."

MickJo1701 · February 13 2013, 11:49 PM

Still pissed that Nimoy got a part in JJ's Trek film and he was passed over. His version of Kirk has been dead since '94, move on Bill.

Admiral Buzzkill · February 13 2013, 11:50 PM

Oh, for Christ's sake - read the thing in context.

Shatner has a sense of humor. It wouldn't hurt a lot of trekkies to emulate their Captain.

King Daniel Into Darkness · February 14 2013, 12:00 AM

Yep.

Dream · February 14 2013, 12:41 AM

I don't think he was joking...

I guess he can kiss his cameo in STXIII goodbye!

teacake · February 14 2013, 12:47 AM

Of course he was joking, taking the piss is his bread and butter.

CorporalClegg · February 14 2013, 01:16 AM

Aww, Bill, I love ya!

BillJ · February 14 2013, 01:31 AM

Abrams should have Shatner play a Jedi in Episode VII.

teacake · February 14 2013, 01:32 AM

BillJ wrote:

Abrams should have Shatner play a Jedi in Episode VII.

I would wet myself if that was happening.. that is brilliant.

Hey maybe he could play a HUTT Jedi!!!!

ChristopherPike · February 14 2013, 01:57 AM

Oh relax. I'm sure this is all perfectly kosher...

It would only have been wrong, if Mel Gibson or Charlie Sheen had said it!

J. Allen · February 14 2013, 01:59 AM

Yeah, this is clearly Shat joking around.

C.E. Evans · February 14 2013, 02:06 AM

You're doing yourself a disservice is you think Shatner is being remotely serious here.

CorporalClegg · February 14 2013, 02:07 AM

BillJ wrote:

Abrams should have Shatner play a Jedi in Episode VII.

You are my hero for the day.

Anji · February 14 2013, 02:38 AM

The Shatner sense of humor is annoying at best.

Lance · February 14 2013, 03:00 AM

I know they have met once or twice, but I'd seriously love to know if Shatner has ever taken Chris Pine out for Sushi.

February 13 2013, 11:41 PM	#1
PKerr Rear Admiral Location: Tampa Fl	William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Trek a OOOO. K. Discuss http://www.eonline.com/news/387980/w...365-topstories "We already know William Shatner thinks Star Trek is better than Star Wars, but how does he feel about J.J. Abrams going from directing two Trek flicks to helming the next adventure in a galaxy far, far away? "He's being a pig," the original Captain Kirk told Movie Fanatic. "He's collecting the two franchises and holding them close to his vest. He's probably the most talented director of that ilk that we have, but he's gone too far this time." J.J. Abrams on his "wildly surreal" Star Wars 7 ride While that may sound a bit harsh, we're guessing his tongue was planted firmly in his cheek when he said it. At least, we hope so! Shatner added, "I think of him as a buddy of mine. I've taken him out for sushi. I think it's time for J.J. and I to have another sushi and let me put him straight about two of the largest franchises—and not employing me in either one of them is just foolhardy." Meanwhile, Star Trek: Into Darkness, sans Shatner, opens in theaters on May 17."

February 13 2013, 11:49 PM	#2
MickJo1701 Lieutenant Commander	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr Still pissed that Nimoy got a part in JJ's Trek film and he was passed over. His version of Kirk has been dead since '94, move on Bill.

February 13 2013, 11:50 PM	#3
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr Oh, for Christ's sake - read the thing in context. Shatner has a sense of humor. It wouldn't hurt a lot of trekkies to emulate their Captain. __________________ I had steak and a loaded baked potato for dinner on Sunday. As a steak I enjoyed it a lot, but as macaroni and cheese I thought it was disappointing.

February 14 2013, 12:00 AM	#4
King Daniel Into Darkness Admiral Location: KingDaniel has fallen Into Darkness (in England)	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr Yep. __________________ Star Trek Imponderables, fun video mashups of Trek's biggest continuity errors. Episode One Episode Two

February 14 2013, 12:41 AM	#5
Dream Admiral	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr I don't think he was joking... I guess he can kiss his cameo in STXIII goodbye! __________________ TWoP Forums .

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February 14 2013, 12:47 AM	#6
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr Of course he was joking, taking the piss is his bread and butter. __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

February 14 2013, 01:16 AM	#7
CorporalClegg Vice Admiral Location: Nuevo México	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr Aww, Bill, I love ya! __________________ Hola!

February 14 2013, 01:31 AM	#8
BillJ Vice Admiral Location: Greater Cincinnati	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr Abrams should have Shatner play a Jedi in Episode VII. __________________ Boobies are evil!!!

February 14 2013, 01:57 AM	#10
ChristopherPike Rear Admiral	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr Oh relax. I'm sure this is all perfectly kosher... It would only have been wrong, if Mel Gibson or Charlie Sheen had said it!

February 14 2013, 01:59 AM	#11
J. Allen Probably Satan™ Location: A Quantum State	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr Yeah, this is clearly Shat joking around. __________________ “In all of the time forward, and backward, throughout the universe, we have all been alive and dead, and all at the same time.”

February 14 2013, 02:06 AM	#12
C.E. Evans Vice Admiral Location: Saint Louis (aka Defiance)	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr You're doing yourself a disservice is you think Shatner is being remotely serious here. __________________ "Shout, shout, let it all out..."

February 14 2013, 02:38 AM	#14
Anji Rear Admiral Location: Assisting in the birth of baby Horta on Janus VI	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr The Shatner sense of humor is annoying at best. __________________ "You may be wrong, but you may be right." - Billy Joel

February 14 2013, 03:00 AM	#15
Lance Captain Location: The Enterprise's Restroom	Re: William Shatner Calls J.J. Abrams "a Pig" for Hogging Both Star Tr I know they have met once or twice, but I'd seriously love to know if Shatner has ever taken Chris Pine out for Sushi.