http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/2986590/William-Shatner-set-to-be-beamed-up
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Shatner set to appear in Trek XII - JJ
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Not gonna happen. I hope, anyway.
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I wouldn't mind hearing his voice in it....but not to sound rude but the way Shatner looks now is not how I picture Kirk ending up looking when he's older.
I mean that I prefer to think of Kirk being a little more trim by the time he's 70. I'm not saying anything against Shatner, I mean I'm about 20lbs overweight myself.
I mean that I prefer to think of Kirk being a little more trim by the time he's 70. I'm not saying anything against Shatner, I mean I'm about 20lbs overweight myself.
Where did he say that "Shatner is set to appear?"
Well, there's the bit about "love to work with him", "more opportunity to work with him", "open to anything", etc. Perhaps he will offer him the role of director...
I recognize quotes from an October 8 Paramount press event Q&A session, (see here) but the "Shatner set to appear" part would seem to be premature and is probably someone else's invention -- wishful thinking, perhaps.
Those quotes are a couple of weeks old and do not confirm that Shatner will be involved in the next film.
That said, Abrams has at least implied in recent weeks that both Shatner and Nimoy may be involved in the next film.
Here are Abrams comments about Leonard Nimoy in the sequel:
"I can say that I can’t imagine a Star Trek movie not needing him. I’m sure what he’s saying is a combination of modesty and honesty. He may actually feel that way. But, the truth is, we could never have made this movie without him, and working with him again would be a joy. It is clearly too early, given that we are just now talking story, to conclude whether or not Spock Prime is in the film or not, but do I want to work with him again? Of course, 100%. I’d love to."
Abrams comments about Shatner in the sequel.
"I am open to anything. I would love to figure out something. Given the challenge of introducing these new characters, given the burden of cast these new people, I feel like the first did some of the heavy lifting that needed to be done in order to free us going forward, maybe there is less of a burden and more of an opportunity to work with him again. We speak, we actually have a lunch date planned. I am fan, I am a friend of his, or he is at least a friend of mine–he may say otherwise on his blog today, I have no idea. I really couldn’t like him more and would love to work with him."
Shatner actually accepted an award for the new film a couple of nights ago at "Spike Scream Awards" a joke that Abrams and Co. were clearly in on.
"The biggest award of the night was the "Ultimate Scream" and Star Trek was up against some stiff competition. Actor Morgan Freemen presented the award and after he announced Star Trek had won, the crowd got a surprise when William Shatner stepped onto the stage to accept the award. After taking the award, Shatner stated (via AP):
"J.J., I’ll handle this," Shatner said to J.J. Abrams, seated in the audience, who also won best director and best sci-fi movie for "Star Trek."
"This movie was big," Shatner said. "Imagine how big it could have been with me in it? … I’ll be waiting for your call."
If all parties are to be believed they all want to see both Shatner and Nimoy somehow included in the sequel. I believe in the old saying "where there is smoke there is fire."
My gut tells me there is at least a 50/50 shot we see both Nimoy and Shatner in the next film...
That said, Abrams has at least implied in recent weeks that both Shatner and Nimoy may be involved in the next film.
Here are Abrams comments about Leonard Nimoy in the sequel:
"I can say that I can’t imagine a Star Trek movie not needing him. I’m sure what he’s saying is a combination of modesty and honesty. He may actually feel that way. But, the truth is, we could never have made this movie without him, and working with him again would be a joy. It is clearly too early, given that we are just now talking story, to conclude whether or not Spock Prime is in the film or not, but do I want to work with him again? Of course, 100%. I’d love to."
Abrams comments about Shatner in the sequel.
"I am open to anything. I would love to figure out something. Given the challenge of introducing these new characters, given the burden of cast these new people, I feel like the first did some of the heavy lifting that needed to be done in order to free us going forward, maybe there is less of a burden and more of an opportunity to work with him again. We speak, we actually have a lunch date planned. I am fan, I am a friend of his, or he is at least a friend of mine–he may say otherwise on his blog today, I have no idea. I really couldn’t like him more and would love to work with him."
Shatner actually accepted an award for the new film a couple of nights ago at "Spike Scream Awards" a joke that Abrams and Co. were clearly in on.
"The biggest award of the night was the "Ultimate Scream" and Star Trek was up against some stiff competition. Actor Morgan Freemen presented the award and after he announced Star Trek had won, the crowd got a surprise when William Shatner stepped onto the stage to accept the award. After taking the award, Shatner stated (via AP):
"J.J., I’ll handle this," Shatner said to J.J. Abrams, seated in the audience, who also won best director and best sci-fi movie for "Star Trek."
"This movie was big," Shatner said. "Imagine how big it could have been with me in it? … I’ll be waiting for your call."
If all parties are to be believed they all want to see both Shatner and Nimoy somehow included in the sequel. I believe in the old saying "where there is smoke there is fire."
My gut tells me there is at least a 50/50 shot we see both Nimoy and Shatner in the next film...
Nah, fanboys would hate me. 
Kate Mulgrew? Ha! Only Avery Brooks coming back will save Star Trek now!
Everyone knows we need Scott Bakula, his dog, and Jolene Blalock to bring Trek back from the abyss! Trek XII WILL FAIL without them!
Or a piece of plywood, a coonskin hat, and a skeleton with saline bags taped to its chest. Same difference.
Somebody posted somewhere around here the alternate script ending which would have required Shatner. I thought it was excellent.
Hmm, I wonder how Shatner would fit in the sequel? I wouldn't mind seeing him in the sequel if there is away, but how? Kirk died in Genartions, that's why I wonder how they would fit Kirk Prime into the film, unless it was like a flashback. Who knows for sure, we just have to wait and see.
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