William Shatner

Brown Bag Wine Tasting – Full of Special Effects

Bill Shatner — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:01:45 +0000

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Trevor, a visual effects artist, shares a bottle of red wine with Bill. Will Trevor think that this wine gives him some special effects? Or will it be left on the cutting room floor? Find out on this episode of “Brown Bag Wine Tasting”!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa1Mcj7y85s

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William Shatner Cautions “Short Sale: There Goes The Neighborhood” Movie Investors

Bill Shatner — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:51:29 +0000

I have been contacted by investors who are being solicited by a company named Intercept films to invest in a movie called: Short Sale: There Goes the Neighborhood. The company’s claim is that I am involved in this project. They have a website and a video on YouTube making this claim. I have never heard of this company nor am I involved in any way with this company or production. My best, Bill

Brown Bag Wine Tasting – A Greek Taste of Wine

Bill Shatner — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:23:59 +0000

In this tasting, Bill meets Adam, a Greek restauranteur. Will Adam think this gets an A grade? Or will he give it some terrible service? Find out in this latest episode!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF_ekNr8sXQ

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The Captains Close Up Press Release

Bill Shatner — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:24:55 +0000

*****For Immediate Release*****

EPIX ANNOUNCES THE PREMIERE OF WILLIAM SHATNER’S NEW STAR TREK THEMED MINI-SERIES, THE CAPTAINS CLOSE UP ON MAY 16^TH

AS PART OF EPIX’ “TREKKIE FEST”

LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 13, 2013 — Premium network EPIX has announced the premiere of William Shatner’s new Star Trek themed mini-series, The Captains Close Up on May 16^th. The premiere is part of EPIX’ “Trekkie Fest,” an entire night of programming related to Paramount’s latest Star Trek Into Darkness, opening on May 16^th. Also screening on EPIX will be Shatner’s feature documentary on the world of Star Trek fandom; William Shatner’s Get a Life.

The Captains Close Up is a five-episode miniseries, directed by and featuring William Shatner. Each episode focuses on one of the Captains of Star Trek:Sir Patrick Stewart, Scott Bakula, Kate Mulgrew, Avery Brooks and of course, William Shatner, himself. Chris Pine, the newest Enterprise Captain, turns the tables to interview the original Captain of the Enterprise, William Shatner, and the two “Captain James T. Kirks” compare notes about love, life and family.

William Shatner speaks with each of the Captains of the Starship USS Enterprise for an up close interview of their life after Star Trek. Each half-hour is an intimate portrayal of these talented actors and includes interviews from the biggest names in the world of Star Trek including; Jonathan Frakes, Walter Koenig, Michael Dorn, Rene Auberjonois, Rick Berman, Brannon Braga, Robert Beltran, Ron Moore, Terry Farrell, Nana Visitor and Ira Steven Behr, to name a few.

The Captains Close Up miniseries is the 9^th production with William Shatner from 455 Films and Love Lake Productions in association with Le Big Boss Productions. Shatner also serves as producer, along with Kevin Layne and David Zappone. Joseph Kornbrodt and Helene Layne serve as associate producers. Premium network EPIX is owned by Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM.

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WHAT: Premiere of William Shatner’s new Star Trek themed mini-series, The Captains Close Up

WHEN: Beginning at 8:00 PM ET, May 16, 2013

Trekkie-Fest Schedule:
8pm ET – The Captains Close-Up: William Shatner

http://www.epixhd.com/the-captains-close-up-william-shatner
8:30 PM ET – The Captains Close-Up: Patrick Stewart

http://www.epixhd.com/the-captains-close-up-patrick-stewart
9:00 PM ET – The Captains Close-Up: Avery Brooks

http://www.epixhd.com/the-captains-close-up-avery-brooks
9:30 PM ET – The Captains Close-Up: Kate Mulgrew

http://www.epixhd.com/the-captains-close-up-kate-mulgrew
10:00 PM ET – The Captains Close-Up: Scott Bakula

http://www.epixhd.com/the-captains-close-up-scott-bakula
12:00 AM ET – William Shatner’s Get a Life!

http://www.epixhd.com/william-shatners-get-a-life/

CONTACT: Cherry Hepburn | 818.505.1104 or cell: 818.471.7079 | cherry@putnam-smith.com

Was your career affected by Star Trek and Science Fiction?

Bill Shatner — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:34:42 +0000

Friends,

I’m looking for true stories on how watching Star Trek (any series) affected your career decisions later in life. Did you go into a career in Science or Aviation or even become an Astronaut due to Star Trek and Science Fiction?

I want to hear your story. Please send me an email of your story on what about Star Trek made you choose your career path. Send a email with your story in the body of the email to: ShatnerScifi@gmail.com

My best, Bill

Brown Bag Wine Tasting: Meet Rushme

Bill Shatner — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:16:02 +0000

In this episode, Bill meets Rushme, and she compares the wine to her work with computers and technology. Will she want to install this wine to her cupboard? Or will she drag this one to the trash?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l3V5OqUxuA

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