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Star Trek Stars Honored At Spike Scream Awards - Airs Tonight October 23, 2007

by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Trek Franchise , trackback

scream2007.jpgSpike TV, which is still the cable home of Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Deep Space Nine, honored Star Trek at their Annual Scream awards held over the weekend in Los Angeles. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig and George Takei were all on hand to receive a special award in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Ricardo Montalban was not in attendance, but Shatner solicited a “Khaaaaan” scream from the audience in his honor.

Zachary Quinto introduced the Trek stars and later his show Heroes picked up Best TV series. Quinto as nominated for Best Villain, but lost out to Ralph Fiennes for the latest Harry Potter film This summer’s megahit Transformers, written by Star Trek co-writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman received a number of awards including Best Sci-Fi Movie.
(click here for complete list of winners)

The award show airs tonight, October 23rd at 10 PM on Spike TV.

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1. flavaflav - October 23, 2007

bahaha I’m first

2. Bobby - October 23, 2007

KHAAAAAANNNN!!!!!

3. ODO 19 - October 23, 2007

FIRST BABY YEAH!!!!!!!

good for transformers it rocked!!!!!!!!!WHOA

4. Stanky McFibberich - October 23, 2007

I hope Mr. Shatner drop-kicked Koenig right on his as—teroid. ;)

5. Demode - October 23, 2007

KHAAAAAANNNN!!!!!

KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNN!!!!!

6. Shatner_Fan_2000 - October 23, 2007

Koenig is the only one who seemed irritated to be asked about the new movie. And the only thing he could muster up to say about Yelchin was, “He’s very young.” George and Nichelle were much more encouraging.

7. ObiWanCon - October 23, 2007

The reason Walter Koenig wasn’t happy is because he’s not doing anything and hasn’t done anything in a long time but his former ship mates are doing very well, jealousy is a strong emotion.

8. JCool - October 23, 2007

Star Trek ep Who Mourns for Adonais

it was revealed that Chekov was only 22 years old…

so while Walter Koenig was 31 at the time….

his character was not.

9. Harry Ballz - October 23, 2007

Koenig is legendary for being pissy with everyone! It’s funny, sometimes if somebody is a gifted genius, you can almost understand why they’re curt with others, but when it’s someone totally bereft of ANY talent like Koenig………….well, that’s just stupid and rude!!

10. VulcanBabe - October 23, 2007

You know, I have to support Koenig on this one…I’d rather see all of the past Star Trek actors (that are still living) in the movie–not just Nimoy.
Can’t wait to watch it today! Gods, how I love those actors! ;P

11. Guiseppi @ Star Trek Lives - October 23, 2007

Good stuff…

Vulcan Babe is right, all the characters would be pretty cool…

12. Kirk: The Jack Bauer of Space - October 23, 2007

10 & 11 - I agree. and in addition, the original cast could have made movies all through the 90’s. It’s a huge loss that they didn’t.

13. Admiraldeem - October 23, 2007

#9, have to diagree. While I don’t see Koenig as anything extraordinary acting wise, I thought his boom about TMP was very interesting and well written–especially the warts and all approach to himself. Hardly bereft when it comes to the written word.

14. Classic trek - October 23, 2007

why wasnt ricardo montalban at the ceremony?

15. steve623 - October 23, 2007

Montalban is not in good health.

And Koenig is an intelligent guy and a talented writer. So what if he was having an off day, or someone else’s perception of an off day. From what I’ve been told, Koenig is very personable one-on-one. Cut him some slack.

16. I AM THX-1138 - October 23, 2007

In further news, as of 5:43 PDT, Ray Liotta was leading in the poll, thereby cementing the fact that he has absolutely no chance of being cast as Pike.

17. Jeffrey S. Nelson - October 23, 2007

I met Walter Koenig at Seattle con and he was grumpy. But I asked him questions and made him talk to me. That was fun. Even got him to pose for a photo and sign my Buck Robot Godot book.

18. Scott - October 23, 2007

SPIKE TV Sucks. Its for rednecks & people who have their heads in their asses. Star Trek is the only thing good the channel has ever had, besides maybe James Bond. If you ask me its a total mis-match as far as a tv show & tv channel are concerned. Its original shows are for dumb macho types. Ya know custom car crap, strippers, wrestling & the kind of fighting thats not boxing where they beat the shit out of each other. Its not boxing its much more nasty & nobody ever complains of pain because their just too stupid. Stupid because when they we’re growing up their Dad’s must have been in prison. The I’m bloody drunk & stupid. That kind of stupid. Anyway I don’t what to rant on & on, but Star Trek being on this channel is just plain wrong. Money had all to do with it & nothing else.
Who cares what the F this station has to say regarding pop culture.
Next to the Grammys (wait, they all suck) this is biggest bullshit awards.

19. Optimus Prime - October 23, 2007

Put the cube into my chest!

20. I AM THX-1138 - October 23, 2007

Gee Scott, ya gotta come out of your shell. How are we going to get to know you if you don’t speak your mind? So let’s take a count:
custom cars=bad
strippers=bad
UFC=bad
kids whose father’s are in prison=bad
Grammy awards=bad
Am I bad if I like those things? OK, I really don’t have an opinion on the dads in jail thing, but I definitely don’t have a problem with strippers. Those ladies are artistes.

21. Devon - October 23, 2007

Alice Cooper & Star Trek in one program! Efff Yeah!

22. Pragmaticus - October 23, 2007

Congrats to Roberto!

23. trektacular - October 23, 2007

Keonig may be grumpy but at least he doesn’t make himself out to be anything more than he is, I appreciate that.

24. Scott - October 23, 2007

Hey I AM THX-1138,
First off I feel bad for anyone who has a parent in prison.
The only reason I brought it up is because to me there has to be a missing component in someones life if they enjoy getting the shit beat out of them. Or the someone who enjoys watching it.
Seems pretty bone headed to me thats all.
Yes I think a lot of stuff in America sucks.
Custom Cars for example seems to be another example of something for someone who is lacking in some area.
Lacking because their identity is wrapped up in a car.
A car that was not good anuff on its own, so they cut the frame?
Ahh & Strippers the women who pretend to like you for money.
If you like Strippers, your girlfriends either a turn off or you don’t have one at all. Hey & thats cool have fun blowing your life savings on 5 minutes if pretend lust. They scam men Orion style.
You’ll never get laid, but you’ll always get F*****!
The Grammys like all award shows to me is coporate politics at its best.
Its a big infomercial for all that sucks.
Selling crap to the masses who are asses.
As far as wrestling is concerned pointing out its negatives would be like shooting fish in a barrel.
So in conclusion I would just like to add that yes I love speaking my mind. Good or Bad, like everyone else I have two cents about stuff.
Spike TV sucks. They treat you like a tool, just like the strippers do.
Sex Starved Men Who Enjoy Violence! They got your number & your money! If it was not for the sacrilege regarding Trek I would not even care. Before TNG came out on DVD, I used to watch it that channel.
God it made me want to puke! What would Gene think of Spike TV?

25. Devon - October 23, 2007

Well that presentation was well worth it…. I think Zachary said more than they did.

26. I AM THX-1138 - October 23, 2007

So you’re saying all that stuff is on Spike? Man, I gotta start watching that channel more! Thanks for the tip Scott! My WIFE and I might havta catch the next UFC strippers v. car enthusiasts awards show.

27. T2 - October 23, 2007

leonard and walter didn’t even talk, shatner said the most, george and nichelle really wanted to talk but had to keep it short…how disappointing, i have a feeling this time next year Star Trek XI will rock this show

28. Harry Ballz - October 23, 2007

THX, you are cookin’ tonight, son! I laughed so hard on some of your lines I nearly had a Tribble!

Especially #16……………..man, I spit wine all over my keyboard!

In the meantime, before it gets too late……why don’t you show our “friend” Scott how we do things DOWNTOWN!!

29. Scott - October 23, 2007

#26,
Glad I could help! Tell your imaginary wife I said hi!

30. Rich - October 23, 2007

Anyone on the comments watching the Spike thing? Did I miss it? It’s 11:52 eastern…

31. Shatner_Fan_2000 - October 23, 2007

In fairness to Koenig, I’ve met him before and he was a very friendly little man. He’s not as hip as George though, and he has to have the WORST Tribble-wig out of any Star Trek cast member! Yeesh, that thing looks ratty.

He was also the only TOS cast member who wasn’t on the Shatner roast. I wonder if he was invited and declined, or not invited? He has harbored bitterness towards his Keptin for decades.

32. T2 - October 23, 2007

# 30,
yeah it was on about 20 minutes ago at 11:35ish eastern, only lasted about 2 minutes

33. Rich - October 23, 2007

#32,
Stupid wife with the “tucking in” requirement. Someone will hopefully post it online…would love to see them all together even if it’s only for 2 minutes. Thanks T2

34. I AM THX-1138 - October 23, 2007

#29
No prob,pally. And say a big hello to your mom. If she can hear you shouting from her basement.

Harry, where do these guys come from? I am so glad that they show up from time to time to be beacons of awareness for us all.

35. Harry Ballz - October 23, 2007

THX………tell Scott to save his breath! He’s going to need it for blowing up his inflatable date later tonight!

We’re talking about a guy who brags about scoring with women, then goes home and beats his d*** like it owes him money!!

36. Rich - October 23, 2007

Saw the replay…they all looked good. Even Shatner looked like he had some different makeup on that made his face look thinner…wonder if he got out the old girdle so people would think he could be the Cap’n again?

Koenig just seemed to be embarrassed to be on the stage.

37. Scott - October 23, 2007

You two guys are what Spike TV is all about.
Thank you both for shinning so bright.
Beacons of awareness to all of us?
What for being a forward thinker?
For not being a sexiest pig or a mindless consumer?
Sorry to shit on your sausage party.
What the hell is this the WWE message board?
I had no idea some Star Trek fans could be so nasty.
Anytime for no reason one plays the Mom card it really just shows
one has nothing to say regarding true issues or answers to questions.
Instead of a debate all we have here is a contest on who can play it blue the most. Its total grade school! I will never underestimate the Redneck Star Trek Fan Factor again. It seems to be alive & well right here.
Sorry for you Dudes. Really you guys like Star Trek, so do any of you walk away with any wisdom at all?
Again I ask, what would Gene think of Spike TV?
By the way Harry nothing I have said deserves your comments.
I have never had to brag about anything like that.
Here or anywhere else. Most people don’t.
It almost seems to me you may be subconsciencly talking about yourself.
From your hundreds of daily posts most of which are always vulgar,
its a good guess you are a depraved human being.
Its like every answer, comment or reaction you have has some level of perversion in it. You should get help before you go blind.
The handle you use here on this site to me is a cry for help.
Sorry for calling out the Spike TV Phonies.
Its obvious I offended both of you.
Especially Harry.

38. The Vulcanista - October 23, 2007

#30
I just happened to pop in just before Quinto did his intro to the “tribute” to ST:TWOK. It was pretty brief and hardly a fitting tribute. The cast really seemed to enjoy the enthusiastic crowd response, but I got the impression that most of them were thinking, “Can I go home now?”

Peace. Live long and prosper.
The Vulcanista }:-|

39. Devon - October 24, 2007

# 38…..

Dude, please, shut up.

40. Devon - October 24, 2007

Sorry.. that was meant for #37, NOT 38. Sorry about that Vulcanista.

41. TK - October 24, 2007

Leonard is growing his hair!

42. Trek Or Treat - October 24, 2007

I’ve met Koenig 3 or 4 times at conventions over the years, most recently last year at the Creation con in Vegas. There is some truth to the claims here that he comes off as more standoff-ish than his TOS castmates, but I’m inclined to cut the guy some slack. For decades he’s been re-living 2 years he spent on a show where he had little more to do than say “warp 3 Keptin.” He’s always been one to state his mind about the show and his place in it. He’s very candid and in no way has a star complex.

I didn’t see the awards show but if he did appear disinterested, it’s sort of ironic that this was a TWOK tribute, the one movie where he actually got a chance to shine with a much bigger part than either of his supporting co-stars.

George & Nichelle by the way are two enormously gracious people. Can’t say enough good things about ‘em.

43. Shatner_Fan_2000 - October 24, 2007

I caught the tribute last night and I thought it was neat. Yes, it was brief, but it also appeared that it was edited for time. Cool things about it:

1) Zach giving an overview of Khan and introducing the cast.
2) Bill speaking on behalf of his crew and throwing a (literal) shout-out to Ricardo.
3) The enthusiasm of the crowd.
4) When the camera panned to Rosario Dawson and she was SO EXCITED she was about to hyper-ventilate! (Wonder if she’s a Kirk or Spock girl?)
5) The fact that, 40 years later, 5 of our beloved TOS crew are still with us and looking good!

44. Harry Ballz - October 24, 2007

#37

Aw, sounds like someone needs a hug!

45. bill hiro - October 24, 2007

Wow, what an odd turn this thread has taken.

46. Scott - October 24, 2007

Its the Maxim Magazine Star Trek Tread!
Its where guys like Harry come & share their thoughts.
Most people keep their private lives private.
Not Harry, because he has no private life,
everything that comes out of his mouth is vulgar.
Why you ask? Because that area for Harry never gets play.
So its manifests itself into Harry’s daily comments.
Sorry Harry, the truth hurts! Your the one who needs a hug.
Have fun watching Spike TV the rest of your life!

47. Cosmo Kid - October 24, 2007

Blink and you’ll miss it, but i swear I saw Deforest and Doohan in the crowd giving the devil horns to the remaining crew. Oh yeah!
Cosmo.

48. I AM THX-1138 - October 24, 2007

Scott, my opinion only, but I think you ought to lighten up a bit. Your comments in #18 were out of the gate inflammatory. My hope was to make something of a joke referencing your seemingly over-the-top hatred of a cable network. Sweeping generalizations of peoples characters are what has given the non Star Trek fan fodder to ridicule trekkies. Yes I like nice cars. Although I can’t recall just what show on Spike is about strippers per se, I do know that the network does feature it’s share of scantilly clad pretty girls (Orion slave girls anyone? Perhaps mini-skirted Starfleet officers start to ring a bell?). Hey, I love to trade barbs with anyone, and I’m pretty certain I can hold my own if one would care to exchange jabs, but I was hoping to persuade you to back off of your vitriol for a moment and understand that having a differing viewpoint on what qualifies as “good TV” does not make you better than anyone else. As for Harry, he’s my friend and I will have his back just as he has mine. I don’t get as easily offended as some, and in truth, he reminds me of my own older brother (in sense of humor, not age, Harry) so I always get a laugh out of his comments and his poetry is usually a great measuring stick of just what the concensus of thought may be on a paricular thread. Anyway, your beef was with me, so back off of Harry.

Back on topic, I think that I, for one, am grateful that Spike took some initiative and put Trek on the air. The more the better. And what do I think Roddenberry would think of Spike’s putting Star Trek and Star Trek related programming on it’s channel? Well, if he were still with us, and had any creative control of Trek, he’d probably say “Thanks for this handsome check! “

49. Crusade2267 - October 24, 2007

Whatever happened to “7 Days?” It used to be on before Voyager on UPN, and then it moved to Spike. Is it still on Spike?

This board is supposed to be about sharing our love of Star Trek. We all have different personal tastes beyond Trek, but for the most part we can agree on Trek. Please, agree to disagree and move on. I’m tired of coming here and reading nasty personal wars. If you can’t say something nice…

50. girl6 - October 24, 2007

18, 24, 29, 37, 46. Whatever. But you do seem a little obsessed with Harry. Look within, pal.

Harry, THX–You so crazy!! I spit my coffee on my keyboard! You guys owe me one. Ergonomic, Classic Kinesis, #KB133PC, black.

Leonard’s growing his hair!!

*sigh*

He’s still hot…

Bill looked great and Nichelle is OMG beautiful! George looked great and Walter didn’t seem more one thing than another. But still cool.

It’s the most amazing thing in the world to see them all together, even for 57 seconds.

“I like to give a holla to my boy, KAAAAHHNNN! Love to ya, playa!”

That was the sh*t.

51. Harry Ballz - October 24, 2007

#50 “”I spit my coffee on my keyboard”

girl6……your keyboard is in the mail!!

52. I AM THX-1138 - October 24, 2007

Thanx HB. Whadda I owe ya’ for halvsies on girl6’s keyboard?

53. Harry Ballz - October 24, 2007

Hey THX….thanks for defending my honor to the uninitiated!
Mucho appreciated! I’m 52……what’s the age of your older brother?

54. Scott - October 24, 2007

Hello Everyone,
Sorry for offending so many. Its just a bad cable channel. IMO.
To say they have properly handled Star Trek would be a stretch.
They exploit women & contribute nothing postitive besides Trek.
The way I see it they take advantage of the weaknesses of men.
The ads & promos they show everday supports this idea.
Why anyone would defend a cable channel owned by a corporation is beyond me.
At the same time its seems ok to talk smack about Walter Koenig on this tread all you want.
Go ahead & disrespect a actor who has done more for Star Trek then any tv channel has done.
But what ever you do don’t say anything bad about a channel some fanboys like. Thats the part that blows me away. Really.
As far as looking within, I think thats what started all this in the first place.
I see Spike Tv exploiting Trek again, so I look within & find I still think Spike sucks, so I share it on a messageboard. Simple really.
At the least I have been nothing but honest here.
As far as Harry is concerned he attacked me first.
Just scroll & see the timeline of events. He said something about me bragging & using a blow up doll. Is that fair? Or even true. I have never said anything about my personal life in this tread or any other. You know why, because I keep that shit private because its nobodys buisness. However its ok for Harry to say anything about anyone.
The guy lets it hang out all the time.
The only reason I came after Harry is because he came after me first.
He threw the first punch so to speak.
Plus any user of this website knows who he is because he posts vulgar or negative comments EVERYDAY!
But thats ok around here for some reason.
The guy always gets a pass & defense.
He basically in my opinion gets rewarded for behaving badly.
He attacks me for having a opinion about a tv channel.
Meanwhile he talks shit about real people & makes up lies & because he posts everyday & is part of the crowd, he gets defended.
Thats just some un-fair bullshit!
Look THX I am sorry for being negative first about a channel you like, but I will not back off Harry because he sucker punched me.
He has said more negative shit on this website then I could ever dream of, yet nobody seems to care. I think blindly defending someone because they are your friend is loyal, but compromises ones principles. Again sorry to everyone. Next time something about Spike comes up, I’ll be silent. As far as the “What would Gene Think” debate is concerned THX, I think your wrong. Star Trek is sexy without being exploitive. If you really look at Spike TV with a fine tooth comb I think you’ll find this not. Besides my question was really about what Gene would think of Spike TV as a whole. Minus Star Trek.
Anyway go on talking shit about the TOS actors & all their faults.
Keep watching bad cable that exploits you corporate style.
And keep defending a guy who is guilty of greater crimes of the keyboard. Like I said I’ll keep my mouth shut from now on & still be a independent thinker who needs the approval of others NOT.
I guess being Vulgar & Negative is ok is some Star Trek circles.
Thats a click I don’t what to be a part of.
Thanks to Harry nobody thats a decent Human Being can ever come here & read stuff about the new Star Trek movie.
Since when is Trek talk x-rated?
Thank you all for lowering the bar, not.

55. trektacular - October 24, 2007

Nicely said Scott

56. Shatner_Fan_2000 - October 24, 2007

Reading this thread is like watching Spike TV…

57. Harry Ballz - October 24, 2007

On the contrary, Scott…..you attacked my friend THX FIRST in post # 29 when you said he made up having a wife! He’s a friend and I know he’s married with kids, so I defended him…..hmmmmm, I see……so if you hint a wife is made up, that’s o.k…..but then someone implies you live with your mother and you go ballistic?

Remember, turnabout is fair play, you DO seem to be wound up a little too tight and, finally, don’t expect us to drop the level of our game for a new player!

58. I AM THX-1138 - October 24, 2007

This is going way beyond the “Who gives a rat’s—” point. Everyone is certainly entitled to an opinion. Mine is that in post 18 you went over the top. Nobody here was even commenting on the percieved quality or lack thereof of Spikes programming decisions up til that point. They have promoted themselves in a certain way, unabashedly, and we all have the right to turn the channel. Please read my response to your original post. I’ll say it again: It Was A Joke. I Was Clowning Around With You. Please Can We All Move On? I apologize to all the Trekmovie.commers that I have offended with my remarks heretofore but I can’t promise to be PC in the future. I am prone to speaking my mind, much as Scott. I just try to use less fire and brimstone when facing my dislikes. Or maybe I just choose my battles differently.

Harry, you are a bud. I say keep on keepin’ on. What about you and Garth meeting me in the officers mess for cocktails sometime? First rounds on me. I read girl6’s stuff on her blog. VERY interesting and well done. Let’s see if she’d care to toss back a few.

59. Harry Ballz - October 24, 2007

Ooh, sounds like the making of a new crew! Oh, wait……that’s taken! Rats!!

60. Scott - October 24, 2007

#57
Drop the level of our game?
Uninitiated?
What the hell do you think this is?
Its a messageboard not D&D or some online game.
Sorry to mess with your Bromance dude.
Nice to know you fight battles that don’t involve or concern you.
If you think I was going ballistic fine, it had more to do with the contex of the comment then where you guys think I live.
I’ve been on my own since I was 18 years old & visit my folks every week & respect them. Just like a respect everyones parents.
People who talk about other people’s Mom’s have no class.
Its just a low blow, lower then saying someone has a made up wife.
In my experience most people who are into strippers don’t have wives.
At the least they have bad relationships or think of women poorly.
People who have kids & like strippers, well lets just say thats sad.
When it comes to Star Trek I guess I am a little wound up tight.
It just pains me to understand how many Trek fans are depraved perverts with no class.
And Harry you are one of those people.
Your posts speak for themselves.
Star Trek fandom has way too many of you Howard Stern types IMO.
So in the future before you release the hounds & “take it downtown”
expect a fight or at the least a challenge to your perverted bullshit.
Uninitiated or not, I’m not going anywhere. See ya around Mr. Blue.

61. Anthony Pascale - October 24, 2007

scott, warning for trolling and flaming and generally being annoying
comments to http://trekmovie.com/about/feedback

62. Harry Ballz - October 24, 2007

Anthony, one final comment then I won’t go near it again………Post #60 by Scott sounds like a real cry for help…….I’m not kidding…..he sounds about two confrontations shy of going “postal” and ending up in a bell tower somewhere, picking victims off with a high-powered rifle as he mutters, “Oswald was a fag!”

Scott, seek help, please!! I am dead serious!

63. Anthony Pascale - October 24, 2007

harry…warning for you too…already on thin ice and had to delete an inappropriate comment from you earlier…one more and banorama

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64. Randall - October 25, 2007

The thing you have to remember about Walter Koenig is, he’s had “I’m a serious artist” syndrome for years now. He’s a close friend of Harlan Ellison, which doesn’t help. I know Ellison is revered in the sci-fi circles, but anyone with an honest mind has to admit that Ellison’s not only full of himself, he’s over-the-top about it. By all accounts, Koenig is nothing like that himself—but he has a small streak of it in him. So the impression you get from him is, he considers himself to be just a tad above all this fan-generated hoopla. Maybe he’d never come out and admit it, but it shows in him all the same. He carries with him an ever-so-slight (sometimes not so slight) air of annoyance. You might also call it the “George Harrison” syndrome… Harrison being the Beatle who was always most annoyed at having to deal with the whole fan thing, and Beatlemania—because he, George Harrison, was of course, a “serious artist.”

Now no doubt George Harrison was a nice guy in most respects and I’m sure Walter Koenig is too. But for a figure in the public eye, an actor, somebody who owes his livelihood to the idea of schmoozing the public—he comes off sometimes a bit of a grump. Some people are just like that—they think “art” when they should be thinking, “I just have an unusual job.”

65. TJ Trek - October 26, 2007

Hey to Scott and Harry Balz. How bout we talk about trek for a change. Or is that too much to ask


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