Comments on: Trek CelebWatch: Takei Talks Roddenberry, Stewart Hits Manhattan, Nimoy v Colbert and More

By: Charles Trotter

Charles Trotter — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:50:34 +0000

#73 Or maybe just Star Check? Hmm…

Regarding previous suggestions (Trotter’s TrekWatch and what-not) I would prefer that the column name didn’t include any part of my own name. I’m not trying to draw attention to myself, here; I’m just reporting the news. ;) Also, keep in mind that the currently-named CelebWatch covers more than just actors.

Having said that, feel free to keep sending in suggestions (though it would probably be best to hold off until the next CelebWatch, which goes live tomorrow). I can’t guarantee the column name *will* change, but suggestions will at least be considered, and if it’s one I really like, I’ll see about adapting it. :)

Thanks everyone for your suggestions thus far.

By: Harry Ballz

Harry Ballz — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:10:31 +0000

How about STAR TREK: STAR CHECK?

By: 4 8 15 16 23 42

4 8 15 16 23 42 — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:55:28 +0000

Thank you, Will Wheaton, for saying what I’ve always thought. I’m not just a Star Trek fan, but a Star Wars fan, and a Blade Runner fan, Battlestar Galactica 2003+ fan, 2001: A Space Odyssey fan, Solaris fan, etc. I don’t understand the people who think that you can only be a fan of something if it’s the *only* thing you like.

Oh, and I’m not just a SciFi fan, but a fan of Shakespeare plays and other more traditional dramas, so that connects with what Patrick Stewart is saying.

By: Anthony Pascale

Anthony Pascale — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:06:09 +0000

jeez so many backseat editors here…how many times can we change the name of this column?

a new name every week

By: Crusty McCoy

Crusty McCoy — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:01:53 +0000

Trekkin’ with the Stars? The Prime Time Directive? Star Chuck?

By: Garovorkin

Garovorkin — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:59:38 +0000

Being identified with trek does have its downside, Typecasting and annoying and obsessive fans for example ,but I think it gives far more then it takes away.You become an Icon and pretty much beloved by the fans, everybody knows your name.Its seems that unlike most regular celebrities you can make statements about the human condition and more then likely people will take you seriously because of your association with trek. I think being a trek Icon makes both your life and your career mean a whole lot more then would have been otherwise possible. I know I am going to pilloried by making this statement, but here it is.

By: Denise de Arman

Denise de Arman — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:14:48 +0000

Okay, we must discuss the psuedo-beard Quinto is sporting. The only possible reason for it is the plotline at this juncture of shooting in the film schedule. Is it possible that Spock and others (Sulu and rest of original cast) are stranded in a downed ship on a frozen alien world awaiting rescue, perhaps at a younger time in their lives? This would doubtless give the characters a chance to know each other well in life-threatening conditions. Perhaps the beard signals a passage of time within which our favorites become “bonded”, so to speak, thus creating a setup to Kirk summoning them back together on board the Enterprise when he takes command as Captain (with the exception of Spock, as he is already a crew member at that period in time). If we could only see the rest of the male crewmembers to verify any other beards being sprouted.

By: Garovorkin

Garovorkin — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:05:36 +0000

#60 Rod I am aware of the us history of theater i am aware that has produced such great actors as Sir John Geilgud and Ralph Richardson and Yes Sir Ian Mckellen and Patrick Stewert all of them fine actors. All of them had success in the theater, So if they all had such success in England, why did they all come to the States and Hollywood? Simple because the movie industry in the states is where the big money is and where all the big films now get produced(not necessarily the best). America exports more of television programs then England and I would image that American programs and movies have a substantial presence in both england and Europe. People over seas watch lot of american programing So if you an actor and you want not only success and shot at financial security then you come to the State. Rod theater is all well and good Nobody really remembers what you did in theater and outside of England no one really cares.

By: The Vulcanista

The Vulcanista — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:54:08 +0000

#63 Thanks, Pumpkin. I guess I should have looked up the definition when I was trying to find the spelling of whatever that word was! As you can see from some of my other posts last night, it was late and I was very tired.

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

By: Garovorkin

Garovorkin — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:13:27 +0000

#63 again point taken. The problem is the fact that he is most identified with his work in Star trek and thats all that some fans know, so of course he’s going to asked question about trek some of them annoying and some of the people that ask them equally annoying , You have to deal with them all other wise don’t be famous. its like in business you have clients that annoy the hell out of you but they are the ones supporting you so even though it might kill you inside, you have to be nice to them, even if their idiots. Alienating people as I have been finding out of late, is not great idea. Im not saying that this is unique situation to Patrick Stewart, Sir Alec Guniess had a similar problem with Star Wars fans because other then Star wars they knew nothing about his other work in stage and on screen.