Leonard Nimoy News
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'Star Trek' 50th: A Look Back at 5 Decades
Fifty years ago today, a TV show boldly went where no program had gone before, launching a franchise that has endured for generations. The original " Star Trek " series, created by Gene Roddenberry, premiered Sept. 8, 1966. Set somewhere around the year 2260, it followed the crew of the Starship
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Zachary Quinto Reflects On Leonard Nimoy as ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Takes Off
Zachary Quinto plays Cmdr. Spock in the movie blasting into theaters today, “ Star Trek Beyond.” The enterprise explores space like never before, battling mysterious new villains with old friends. The actor gave one very good reason why fans should be especially excited for this film. “To begin
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Comic-Con International 2016: 5 Things to Look Out For
Comic-Con International 2016 in San Diego is billed as the biggest yet and for good reason -- there is SO much going on this weekend. There will be panels for your favorite shows like "Game of Thrones" and "Mr. Robot" and celebrations for the 50th anniversary of " Star Trek ." Plus the always
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Everything You Never Knew About 'Star Trek,' Spock and Leonard Nimoy
Adam Nimoy lost his father, Leonard, right in the middle of filming what was supposed to be a celebration of " Star Trek 's" 50th anniversary and its influence on pop culture to this very day. Nimoy died at the age of 83 in February 2015 and Adam had to not only grieve, but figure out what
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Oscars Pay Tribute to Late Stars During 'In Memoriam' Segment
The Academy Awards honored some of Hollywood's greatest stars who passed away during an "In Memoriam" tribute. Singer Dave Grohl performed an acoustic rendition of the Beatles ' "Blackbird" as photos and videos of the late Hollywood stars played on the screen behind him. Among the Hollywood icons
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10 of the Most Shocking Deaths of 2015
The accomplishments of the many prominent figures who were laid to rest this year are wide-ranging, including successes in the fields of politics, sports, academia, entertainment and business. From the son of the vice president of the United States to the daughter of a pop star, here's a look back
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How Cast of 'Star Trek Beyond' Is Honoring Leonard Nimoy
The late Leonard Nimoy is being remembered by his fellow cast members of the rebooted " Star Trek " movie series. In a new video, fellow Spock actor Zachary Quinto recalls not just what made Nimoy great but how fans can do something to honor his memory. "Leonard was an actor, a champion of the arts
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Fans Can Enter to Win Walk-On Role in ‘Star Trek Beyond’
“Star Trek” fans, prepare to boldly go where no fan has gone before. With the upcoming 50th anniversary of the franchise, one lucky fan will win the opportunity of a lifetime: a walk-on role in the new “ Star Trek ” movie, titled “Star Trek Beyond.” The announcement was made in video that aired on
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'Big Bang Theory' Pays Tribute to Leonard Nimoy
" The Big Bang Theory " is a show about smart geeks. Leonard Nimoy , who died last week at the age of 83, was a voice on the show and inspiration for many episodes, with many of the cast members playing huge " Star Trek " fans. In fact, Jim Parsons ' character was a giant fan. The #BigBangTheory
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'Spocking' Money Legal but 'Inappropriate,' Bank of Canada Says
Canadian “ Star Trek ” fans have been paying tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy through "Spocking," or drawing in the character’s sharp eyebrows, bowl-shaped hair and pointy ears on look-a-like former Prime Minister Sir Wilfred Laurier, who’s featured on the $5 bill. There's now good news and bad