`Star Wars' kid Abrams aims to reinvent `Trek' world
J.J. Abrams grew up more a fan of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo than of James Kirk and his Vulcan buddy Spock. So why is a self-professed "Star Wars" kid directing "Star Trek"?
People:William Shatner J.J. Abrams George Lucas Patrick Stewart
2008-05-01
Space memorial firm will rocket cremated remains on the moon
A US firm specializing in sending people's cremated ashes into orbit is going to turn the moon into a graveyard for earthlings beginning next year.
Nations:U.S. People:James Doohan
2008-03-30
Shatner not aboard for new 'Star Trek'
The original Capt. Kirk is disheartened he won't get to boldly go anywhere with his old pal Spock in the new "Star Trek" movie. While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year's science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.
People:William Shatner James Doohan J.J. Abrams
2007-10-27
Group renames asteroid for George Takei
George Takei already had a place among the stars in the minds of millions of "Star Trek" fans. Now he's taking up permanent residence as the namesake of the asteroid formerly known as the 1994 GT9.
People:George Takei
2007-10-02
"Star Trek" enlists Saldana in Uhura role
Filmmaker J.J. Abrams is slowly bringing his crew together for the 11th film in the "Star Trek" movie series. Zoe Saldana is in final negotiations to play Uhura, who is the chief communications officer on the USS Enterprise.
People:J.J. Abrams Britney Spears James Cameron
2007-09-18
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