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President Obama Remembers Leonard Nimoy
U.S. leader President Barack Obama has added his tribute to those of Leonard Nimoy's friends and peers after learning of the Star Trek icon's death.The actor lost his battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 February 2015
Leonard Nimoy Rushed To Hospital
'Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy was reportedly rushed to hospital with ''severe chest pain'' last week. The 83-year-old actor - who suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - was taken to UCLA Medical Center in Los...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 February 2015
Leonard Nimoy Hospitalised
Star Trek icon Leonard Nimoy has been hospitalised in Los Angeles after suffering severe chest pains last week (ends20Feb15).The actor was taken to UCLA Medical Center by ambulance last Thursday (19Feb15), according to reports....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 February 2015
William Shatner 'Agrees' To Star Trek 3 Role
William Shatner has agreed to appear in 'Star Trek 3', according to a report.The actor, now 83, rose to worldwide prominence in the 1960s when he appeared as Captain James Kirk in the popular TV...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 October 2014
William Shatner Admits Interest In Star Trek Role
William Shatner is interested in appearing in the new 'Star Trek' movie.The 83-year-old actor - who gained international fame by appearing as Captain James T Kirk in the 'Star Trek' TV series in the 1960s...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 September 2014
William Shatner Linked To Role In 'Star Trek 3'
William Shatner could reprise the role of Captain Kirk in the 'Star Trek' sequel.The script for the eagerly-awaited new film - written by Roberto Orci, JD Payne and Patrick McKay - includes a part for...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2014
Top Tv Producer/director Alan Landsburg Dead At 81
Alan Landsburg, the Emmy Award-winning mastermind behind Leonard Nimoy's hit series In Search Of... and Mickey Rooney's acclaimed Tv movie Bill, has died.The 81 year old director/producer died of natural causes at his Beverly Hills...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 August 2014
Leonard Nimoy Pays Tribute To Late Star Trek Actress
Leonard Nimoy has paid his respects to actress Arlene Martel following her death on Tuesday (12Aug14).Martel passed away aged 78 after recently suffering a heart attack, according to a post on Facebook.com from her friend...
By World Entertainment News Network in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 August 2014
Leonard Nimoy: 'Emmy Honour Is Perfect Retirement Present'
Leonard Nimoy has branded his honorary Emmy Award the perfect end to his acting career after previously scoring four nominations and failing to win.The Star Trek legend will next month (Jun14) receive a special prize...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 May 2014
Leonard Nimoy: Diagnosis Felt Unfair
Leonard Nimoy felt it was ''unfair'' when he was diagnosed with chronic lung disease.The 82-year-old actor recently revealed he has developed obstructive pulmonary disease, despite quitting smoking 30 years ago, and he admits he has...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 February 2014
Leonard Nimoy's Disease Shocks Fans, But Here's 10 Facts You Never Knew About Spock.
He may have become best known as 'Star Trek's' Spock, but Leonard Nimoy, who has revealed he is suffering from chronic lung disease has had a long and varied career. From directing to writing and...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 February 2014
Leonard Nimoy, Aka 'Spock', Suffering From Chronic Lung Disease
Leonard Nimoy, who gained worldwide fame as 'Spock' in the original 'Star Trek' television series is not well.The 82 year-old actor is suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lungs), a result of a lifetime of...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 February 2014
Amazon Thinks Profits And Sanctions Fan Fiction Marketplace
What’s that? A giant global corporation has ignored the creative integrity of the people it profits from in order to maximize gross income, potentially alienating future authors and jeopardizing their commerce? That’s right, Amazon is...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 May 2013
Spock Vs Spock: Car Commercial Pits Leonard Nimoy Against Zachary Quinto
Audi’s newest ad pits Spock against Spock as Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto face off in a race to the golf club. Ok, so that sounds considerably less epic than it could have been with...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 May 2013
Walter Koenig Lands Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Leonard Nimoy and George Takei were among the Star Trek actors who saluted Walter Koenig on Monday (10Sep12) as he joined his former castmates in receiving an honour on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Koenig, who...
By WENN on 11 September 2012
Stars Pay Tribute To Ernest Borgnine
Leonard Nimoy, Mia Farrow, Joe Mantegna and Nancy Sinatra have led the tributes to Hollywood veteran Ernest Borgnine following his death in Los Angeles on Sunday (08Jul12).The Oscar-winning film and TV actor, real name Ermes...
By WENN on 09 July 2012
Leonard Nimoy Set To Beam Back Up For Star Trek Sequel
Leonard Nimoy is set to come out of retirement to reprise his Spock role in the new Star Trek blockbuster.The 2009 sci-fi reboot cast younger actors as the series' famed characters, with Zachary Quinto stepping...
By WENN on 02 May 2012
Leonard Nimoy Says Goodbye To Spock And Star Trek
Leonard Nimoy attended his last ever Star Trek convention this past weekend in Illinois. The 80-year-old actor, who played Mr Spock in the sci-fi television series and movies, gave an hour long speech about his...
By WENN on 06 October 2011
Leonard Nimoy Attends Final Star Trek Convention
Leonard Nimoy has attended his last 'Star Trek' convention. The 80-year-old actor - who has played character Spock in the original TV series 'Star Trek' and seven film instalments - gave an hour long speech...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2011
Fox Censors Baldwin's Phone-hacking Joke
Alec Baldwin has revealed that he bailed out of his appearance on Sunday night's Emmy awards telecast after Fox TV, which televised the ceremony, refused to air a pretaped joke he made about the British...
By Lew Irwin on 19 September 2011
Leonard Nimoy To Voice Sentinel Prime In Transformers 3
Leonard Nimoy will come out of retirement for 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'. The 80-year-old star - who is most famous for the role of Spock in the 'Star Trek' TV show and movies -...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 April 2011
Happy Birthday Leonard Nimoy!
Leonard Nimoy is following in the footsteps of his Star Trek co-star William Shatner as he turns 80 years old this week (26Mar11).The veteran actor celebrates the landmark on Saturday (26Mar11), just four days after...
By WENN on 26 March 2011
Avatar Wins Big At Saturn Awards
'Avatar' picked up 10 prizes at the Saturn Awards yesterday (24.06.10). The James Cameron-directed epic won awards including Best Actor and Actress for Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana respectively, while also picking up the Best...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 June 2010
Zachary Quinto To Beg For Spock's Return
Zachary Quinto has promised he will beg Leonard Nimoy to appear in the next 'Star Trek' film. The 'Heroes' actor plays the character Spock, originally made famous by Leonard, in the revamped version of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 April 2010
Nimoy To Sell Off Spock Ears To Benefit Theatre Charity
STAR TREK icon LEONARD NIMOY is to auction off a pair of his Mr. Spock ears to raise cash for charity.The actor will be honoured at an upcoming Company of Angels charity gala in Los...
By WENN on 13 October 2009
Pegg Labels Star Trek UK Premiere As 'Geek Dream'
British actor Simon Pegg described the experience of premiering the new Star Trek film in London's West End as a "geek dream".The Hot Fuzz actor, who plays Scotty in JJ Abrams' reboot of the beloved...
By Contributor on 21 April 2009
Nimoy Set For A Return To Tv As Millionaire Scientist?
STAR TREK veteran LEONARD NIMOY is heading back to TV - as a quirky millionaire science boffin. The actor, who played Vulcan Mr. Spock in the sci-fi series and recreates his iconic character for a cameo...
By WENN on 08 April 2009
Hartnett's Father Shocked By Nimoy Rumours
Hollywood hunk JOSH HARTNETT's father was shocked by rumours STAR TREK star LEONARD NIMOY fathered his son. The WICKER PARK actor decided to stop reading stories about himself after it was once claimed in...
By World Entertainment News Network on 01 October 2004
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