'Bioshock,' which became one of last year's biggest console games, is making the expected move to the big screen with Gore Verbinski on board to direct, according to Variety || The last two seasons of 'Lost' will now be 17 hours each instead of 16 hours to make p for time lost because of the Writers Guild of America strike, says The Hollywood Reporter || Common, a rap artist, has decided to take a turn to acting and has been granted a role on 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins,' according to Variety || For the first time, SciFi Channel will rerun episodes of the 1987-94 series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' joining 'Charmed' and 'Mork & Mindy' on the cable outlet, Variety reports || 'Star Trek: The Experience' may be running out of steam. Cedar Fair, which owns the Las Vegas attraction, says there are no plans to renew its contract with CBS Corp., which could close the event next year, TrekToday reports || 'Bioshock,' which became one of last year's biggest console games, is making the expected move to the big screen with Gore Verbinski on board to direct, according to Variety || The last two seasons of 'Lost' will now be 17 hours each instead of 16 hours to make p for time lost because of the Writers Guild of America strike, says The Hollywood Reporter || Common, a rap artist, has decided to take a turn to acting and has been granted a role on 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins,' according to Variety || For the first time, SciFi Channel will rerun episodes of the 1987-94 series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' joining 'Charmed' and 'Mork & Mindy' on the cable outlet, Variety reports || 'Star Trek: The Experience' may be running out of steam. Cedar Fair, which owns the Las Vegas attraction, says there are no plans to renew its contract with CBS Corp., which could close the event next year, TrekToday reports ||

Shatner Supports Fan Auction

Capt. Kirk himself is supporting the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy

By STAFF WRITER
Source: SyFy Portal
Nov-20-2001

William Shatner, better known to Star Trek fans as Captain James T. Kirk, has lent his support to the Star Trek Charity Auction, sponsored by the Star Trek Galactic Newsletter.

The auction is being organized to help benefit the families of the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy by auctioning donated Star Trek items from fans and celebrities, and then donating the proceeds to the New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund.

Shatner and his official website, www.WilliamShatner.com, donated a copy of his new DVD, “Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime,” autographed by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. “Mind Meld” is a new 75-minute documentary on the Star Trek phenomenon starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy.

Bidding on all donated items begins Dec. 1. For more information on the Star Trek Charity Auction, visit http://stgn.syfyportal.com/auction.

“Mind Meld” is currently available on DVD for $24.95 and VHS for $19.95 to residents in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. It can be ordered exclusively at the official William Shatner Web site, or by calling toll-free at 1-877-880-MIND or 1-877-880-6463.

SyFy Portal is an official sponsor of the Star Trek Galactic Newsletter Charity Auction.

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