William Shatner to Direct A Documentary About......................Himself!!! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-16-2010, 11:36 PM

The life of Canadian actor William Shatner will be the focus of a feature-length documentary bound for Movie Central.

The premium movie channel says it has partnered with Shatner's production company Melis Productions and Ballinran Productions Limited on a film tentatively titled, “The Captains.”

Movie Central says the movie will trace Shatner's extensive career from its earliest days in Montreal and Stratford, Ont., and delve into his “serendipitous” casting as Capt. James T. Kirk on Star Trek.

The film is scheduled to start production in July for broadcast in winter 2011.

The film will be directed by Shatner, who will also co-executive produce.

Movie Central announced the project at the Banff World Television Festival, where Shatner was to be presented with a lifetime achievement award.

This fall, Movie Central is also set to air the documentary, William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet, about choreographer Margo Sappington's journey to create a ballet set to the music of Shatner's album Has Been.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1605225/

catlover79 · 06-17-2010, 12:32 AM

Go figure.

TV Knowledge Fan · 06-17-2010, 02:10 AM

OLD ACQUAINTANCE: "Bill? I've always thought of him as a son-of-a..."
{Shatner, holding an electric cattle prod off-camera, pokes the back of his "old acquaintance" rather sharply} "...arguahh!!! Uh- listen, he's a hell of a nice guy, no matter what you may hear about him. Honest!"
[cut to close-up of Shatner grinning in complete approval]

80sTrivia · 06-17-2010, 03:37 AM

Only William Shatner could direct a movie... about himself!

catlover79 · 06-17-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Only William Shatner could direct a movie... about himself!

This movie should be...interesting.

06-16-2010, 11:36 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	William Shatner to Direct A Documentary About......................Himself!!! The life of Canadian actor William Shatner will be the focus of a feature-length documentary bound for Movie Central. The premium movie channel says it has partnered with Shatner's production company Melis Productions and Ballinran Productions Limited on a film tentatively titled, “The Captains.” Movie Central says the movie will trace Shatner's extensive career from its earliest days in Montreal and Stratford, Ont., and delve into his “serendipitous” casting as Capt. James T. Kirk on Star Trek. The film is scheduled to start production in July for broadcast in winter 2011. The film will be directed by Shatner, who will also co-executive produce. Movie Central announced the project at the Banff World Television Festival, where Shatner was to be presented with a lifetime achievement award. This fall, Movie Central is also set to air the documentary, William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet, about choreographer Margo Sappington's journey to create a ballet set to the music of Shatner's album Has Been. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1605225/
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06-17-2010, 02:10 AM	#3
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	THE BIG HAM STRIKES AGAIN!! OLD ACQUAINTANCE: "Bill? I've always thought of him as a son-of-a..." {Shatner, holding an electric cattle prod off-camera, pokes the back of his "old acquaintance" rather sharply} "...arguahh!!! Uh- listen, he's a hell of a nice guy, no matter what you may hear about him. Honest!" [cut to close-up of Shatner grinning in complete approval]

06-17-2010, 03:37 AM	#4
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