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Rick Berman Looking to Bring Shatner and Other Previous TREK Actors, Characters Onboard ENT

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By Steve Krutzler / 14:40, 27 June 2004 / Enterprise

Producer Rick Berman tells readers in the latest issue of Starburst magazine that season four of STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE may get an extra boost from past series actors and characters. On top of his and producer Brannon Braga's list: William Shatner.

"Bill luckily has landed a wonderful role on the new David Kelley spin-off of THE PRACTICE, but Brannon and I have plans within the next few weeks of sitting down with Bill and discussing some possible ways of his being involved in this season of ENTERPRISE," he says in excerpts at The Great Link. "That was one of a number interesting bits that will be hopefully coming in the next little while of both actors and characters from earlier series who we're finding logical and entertaining ways of getting involved this season."

Berman points out that several shows such as JAG and THE X-FILES have found success on Friday nights, ENTERPRISE's new location this upcoming season, and he is confident that the show's fans will tune in.

"I think that our fans consider ENTERPRISE appointment viewing and I think that they will seek the show out and I think they will find it," he says. "And to not be up against SMALLVILLE and AMERICAN IDOL makes me very happy and makes me think we might be able to pull in some new viewers or get back some of the fans who might have strayed."

The exec also talks the threat of cancellation, season three's creative "edge" and the twisting finale "Zero Hour" in the full interview. Additional excerpts are available here.



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By: StillKirok (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:28:14 on Jun 28, 2004

I understand why you don't like Enterprise, but one thing that has been missing from Star Trek is the POSITIVE.

Yes, Kirk's death happened, but so what? No one is undoing that event, but rather, moving forward. Death need not be the end in Star Trek. Too many amazing things happen in that universe. The whole point of Star Trek is that there are always possibilities.

The premise of Enterprise involves the Temporal Cold War. Having KIRK involved with that not only fits, but it is perfect. What better place for Kirk now? He's still out there, making a difference and having amazing adventures.

And the idea of Shatner not being the same man is utterly ridiculous. Shatner is in incredible shape and health and can EASILY reprise the role. It's fortunate the man takes such good care of himself, and let's not forget that in the REAL WORLD, John Glenn was shot into space at an OLDER age than Shatner.

And given the kudos Shatner has received from THE PRACTICE, calling him a buffoon is ridiculous. Shatner is a successful serious and comedic actor. And the man can still play Kirk EASILY.

No one expects a restored Kirk to do the flying dropkick or double fisted punch while nailing T'Pol. But the Kirk of Balance of Terror and TWOK, the brilliant tactician--the hero--is EASILY still playable by Shatner.

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By: TheShadowKnows (Odo's file, contact) @ 15:32:10 on Jun 28, 2004

Dude, you need a hug. Venomous best describes your rant.



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