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24 July 2008 11:45 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Star Trek and Doctor Who fans have been banned from asking Patrick Stewart and David Tennant to autograph sci-fi merchandise while they star in a British production of Hamlet.

Stewart and Tennant - currently performing the play in Stratford, England - have been bombarded by devotees waiting at the stage doors with "bags" of TV franchise memorabilia to be signed.

But The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has now declared that only official programmes can be autographed.

A statement released by the theatre firm says: "Due to the huge amount of interest in the Rsc's current production of Hamlet, only Royal Shakespeare Company or production related memorabilia will be signed by members of the company.

"It is very flattering that there is so much interest in this production, but the sheer volume of requests means that we need to set some limits which will be as fair as possible for everyone.

"We apologise if this causes any disappointment."

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18 July 2008 11:33 PM, PDT | From syfyportal.com | See recent syfyportal news

BBC seems serious about keeping David Tennant in the title role of "Doctor Who," and it seems the network is now willing to offer the actor £1.5 million, or just under $3 million, to keep him there. The series, which continues to be one of BBC's most-watched scripted programs, already is undergoing a number of changes over the next couple years. "Doctor Who's" fifth season has been delayed until 2010 to accommodate Tennant's stage schedule -- he's set to play in "Hamlet" with "Star Trek: The Next Generation" alum Patrick Stewart -- and executive producer Russell T. Davies, who brought "Doctor Who" back from near death, will leave the series after a group of "Doctor Who" specials that will film later this year to be aired in 2009. Tennant is contracted to appear in those specials, ...

24 June 2008 12:12 AM, PDT | From syfyportal.com | See recent syfyportal news

Many Trekkies are hoping that J.J. Abrams' upcoming "Star Trek XI" film will help reinvigorate the franchise. Instead, some actors who have spent a couple of decades with the Star Trek phenomenon hope that it might help boost their careers -- and a return to Starfleet. LeVar Burton, who played Lt. Cmdr. Geordi Laforge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and four movies, says that if the newest Star Trek movie is a success, it could mean a reunion of "Next Generation" proportions. "At the end of the day, I'm pretty certain that a lot of the fan base would like to see the 'Next Generation' cast do one more turn around the galaxy," Burton recently told Star Trek Magazine in excerpts made available by TrekMovie. "I guess the performance of this next movie will have a lot to do with ...

18 June 2008 12:32 AM, PDT | From syfyportal.com | See recent syfyportal news

Let me say right away that "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" is my all-time favorite science-fiction show. Depending on my mood, it is also my all-time favorite television show. ("St. Elsewhere" is the only real competition, in my opinion.) I guess Paramount has been very busy getting the "Star Trek XI" feature film off the ground, and that may account for what appears to be a lack of enthusiasm for celebrating the landmarks of previous Trek shows, including "Star Trek: The Next Generation's" 20th anniversary last year. I haven't seen much in the way of recognizing DS9's 15th birthday, so it falls to those of us who are fans to honor the show, I believe. DS9 debuted on Jan. 4, 1993, in syndication. A spinoff of a spinoff remains a chancy thing, but if Trek can't do it, who can? One of ...

13 June 2008 5:20 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Kevin Spacey is set to take over Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart's post as a visiting professor at the U.K.'s oldest university.

The American Beauty star has been appointed the next Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at Oxford University's St. Catherine's College.

Spacey, who takes up his role in October, will be expected to deliver seminars, lecture and workshop with students.

He says, "It really is an honour for me to have been invited to follow such illustrious names and take up this role at Oxford.

"The university is steeped in tradition and has a great heritage in the arts and I look forward to working with students and staff."

Previous visiting professors include composer Stephen Sondheim, playwright Alan Ayckbourn and lyricist Sir Tim Rice.

Spacey currently serves as artistic director at West End theatre The Old Vic.

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1 June 2008 4:50 AM, PDT | From syfyportal.com | See recent syfyportal news

Robert H. Justman, who helped bring the original "Star Trek" as well as "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to the small screen, died last week as a result of complications from Parkinson's Disease at his home in Los Angeles, according to TrekWeb.com. He was 81. Leonard Nimoy, who has brought Spock to life, said, "In quick succession we have lost Joe Pevney, who was one of the best directors of Star Trek episodes along with Marc Daniels who passed some time ago. Both brought a rich theatricality to the work which made their episodes shine." "We have also lost Bob Justman, who was a treasure to me," the actor said. "He would listen wisely, with an honest ear, and respond helpfully whenever there were creative differences of opinion. Also Alexander Courage who wrote the now-unforgettable ...

6 articles from 2008