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William Shatner, ’Smallville,’ ’Sons of Anarchy’, Carl Weathers Q&As Among Top Programming at FAN EXPO St. Louis, May 13-15th

From celebrity Q&As to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative sessions from all areas of pop culture, FAN EXPO St. Louis presents its collection of nearly 150 programing panels and meetups during the event, Friday through Sunday, May 13-15 at America’s Center. There’s truly something for every fan and every taste every hour of the show into the evening throughout all three days of the convention, right until Sunday’s 5 p.m. finish.

FAN EXPO St. Louis celebrity guests like William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Guardians of the Galaxy’s Michael Rooker, the “Smallville” trio of Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Kristin Kreuk, “The Mandalorian” and Rocky standout Carl Weathers, “Clerks” cast members Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson and Trevor Fehrman, “Sons of Anarchy” trio of Ron Perlman, Theo Rossi and Ryan Hurst and others will conduct interactive sessions with fans, headlining the thorough slate.

On the comics front, fans will see dozens of informative, entertaining panels by superstar creators, plus “Sketch Duels” featuring a slew of talented artists.

Fans can review the entire event schedule at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpostlouis/schedule/. Most panels are free with event admission.

Just a few of the highlights include:

Friday:

4 p.m. Anime Screening “Otoboku Maidens are Falling for Me” (eps. 1-2), Theater 6
5 p.m. All About Editing and Proofreading: Basics you Need to Know, Theater 3
5 p.m., Let’s Talk Todoroki! Q&A with MHA’s David Matranga, Theater 6
5 p.m., Nolan North – Going to Space, Space in Portal, Secondary Theater
5 p.m., The Batman and Psychology: The Darkest Knight, hosted by Dr. Travis Langley, Theater 4
6 p.m, Carl Weathers – Taking Care of the Kid, Secondary Theater
7 p.m., Ghostbusters Trivia, HQ Stage
7 p.m., LGBTQIA+ Representation in Anime, Theater 6
8 p.m, Smallville Nights Special Event with Michael Rosenbaum, Tom Welling and Laura Richter, Theater 3 (*requires additional ticket)
9 p.m., Official Cosplay Kick Off Party, Start Bar, 1000 Spruce St., FREE with any FAN EXPO badge

Saturday:

11 a.m., Marvel vs. D.C.: Battle of the Cinematic Universes, Theater 3
Noon, Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Prince Zuko – Dante Basco Q&A, Secondary Theater
Noon, Happy Happy Joy Joy with Billy West
1 p.m., Droid Building – 3D Printing vs Traditional Building, Creator Stage
1 p.m., Stars of Smallville, Michael Rosenbaum, Tom Welling and Kristin Kreuk, 1 p.m, Ferrera Theater
2 p.m., Class Reunion! The Voices of My Hero Academia’s Students, Justin Briner, Luci Christian, David Matranga and Monica Rial. Ferrera Theater
2 p.m, Ghosts of St. Louis: A Haunted City, Theater 4
3 p.m., 90s Disney Character Draft: Beyond the Mouse Podcast, Creator Stage
3 p.m., Ron Perlman Talks Anarchy: We are a Motorcycle Club, Ferrera Theater
4 p.m., Doctor Who: The Missing Episodes, Theater 4
4 p.m., Selling the Story: 21^st Century Book Promotion and Marketing, Theater 3
4 p.m., Step Away from the Fryer – and Watch the Cast of Clerks, with Jeff Anderson, Trevor Fehrman and Brian O’Halloran, Ferrera Theater
4 p.m, Theo Rossi – The ‘Juice’ in Sons of Anarchy, Secondary Theater
5 p.m., A Morphin Fandom, Theater 3
5 p.m., Sketch Duel: Ariel Diaz vs Cam Adams, Theater 5
6 p.m., FAN EXPO St. Louis Cosplay Contest, Ferrera Theater
7:30 p.m., The Jay and Silent Bob Show featuring Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, Secondary Theater (*additional ticket required)
9 p.m., Official FAN EXPO DJs & Drag Party at the Crack Fox Bar, free admission with any FAN EXPO St.Louis badge
9 p.m., FAN EXPO Gaming Party at Start Bar, 1000 Spruce St., free admission with any FAN EXPO St. Louis badge

Sunday:

11 a.m., Conversation with Supernatural’s Mark Sheppard, Ferrera Theater
11 a.m., Millennial Memories of Anime and Cartoons presented by Anime Let’s Talk Anime, Theater 6
Noon, Nerd Life: Better Living with Comics, Theater 4
Noon, William Shatner, Where No One has Gone before, Ferrera Theater
1 p.m., Cosplay Painting and Weathering Master Class (*Special Ticketed Event) Theater 4
1 p.m., Michael Rooker – Pretty as an Angel, Ferrera Theater
2 p.m., “Q” and A with Omnipotent John de Lancie, Ferrera Theater
2 p.m., You’re Uravity! Q&A with MHA’s Luci Christian, Theater 6
2:30 p.m., Spray Paint Artist Derek Whitaker Demo, HQ Stage
3 p.m, Oh Yeah Mario Time with Charles Martinet, 3 p.m.
4 p.m., Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey: The Confusing and Often Infuriating Canon of ‘Doctor Who,’ Theater 4

FAN EXPO St. Louis will follow official government and local authority guidance as well as any venue or location-specific regulations. For more information on the health and safety measures in place, please visit fanexpostllouis.com.

Sci-fi Documentary A TEAR IN THE SKY With William Shatner Releasing May 3 – Watch The Trailer For The UFO/UAP Phenomenon Film

1091 Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to Caroline Cory’s documentary A Tear in the Sky. Written, directed, and produced by Caroline Cory, A Tear in the Sky features William Shatner, Michio Kaku, Travis Taylor, Caroline Cory, Kevin Day, Gary Voorhis, and Kevin Knuth. The film will be available to rent and own worldwide on digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms through 1091 Pictures on May 3, 2022.

https://www.atearinthesky.com/

This award-winning documentary A Tear in the Sky takes you on an unprecedented journey into the UFO / UAP phenomenon. A team of military personnel, scientists and special guest William Shatner will attempt to re-capture, in real time, the US Navy “TicTac” UFOs and other space anomalies, using state-of-the-art, military-grade equipment and technology. What they find instead are thought-provoking clues into the true nature of the UFO phenomenon and the very fabric of our spacetime reality.

The UFO / UAP subject has been around for decades, however lacking credibility and acceptance from society in general and certainly the establishment. It wasn’t until 2017, when the New York Times came out with an article featuring three leaked videos from the US Navy taken by military servicemen, that defied explanation, that the conversation began to shift.

The Navy and the Pentagon eventually confirmed the veracity of these sightings and Senator Reid and Senator Rubio prompted Congress to investigate these events and publish an official report on their findings, the “UAP Report”, which turned out to be inconclusive.

The filmmakers felt it was time to take it upon themselves to investigate the subject from a new scientific perspective by teaming up with scientists and experts in an attempt to capture these anomalous objects themselves and offer the public some real answers.

The film features William Shatner and Prof. Michio Kaku Ph.D, world-renowned physicist and best selling author who offer fascinating insight on the phenomenon and Kevin Knuth, Ph.D., Associate Chair in Physics and Matthew Szydagis, Ph.D. Associate Professor at the University of Albany who carry out the investigation.

The film has already won multiple awards and official selections for “Best Documentary” including The Malibu Film Festival, The LA Film Awards, The New York Film Awards and The New Media Film Festival.

“I am very proud and excited to be the first filmmaker to film a large-scale, real-life scientific expedition of UFOs and space anomalies, using military-grade, state-of-the-art equipment and academic methodologies to study the data and the phenomenon,” said Caroline Cory. “Working with William Shatner was phenomenal, and the hundreds of hours of data that we have collected during the filming, which will be released publicly along a university research paper for peer-review, has now made history beyond any government or organizations investigating the subject. I’m looking forward to seeing the results of our hard work. This is all so very exciting!”

“A Tear in the Sky was hands down the most unique filming experience of my life. The challenges of working unscripted with the most renowned UAP scientists in the world, top secret military-grade scientific equipment, and William Shatner made every day a new unpredictable adventure! I am excited for everyone to see what we found!” said Lenny Vitulli, Director of Photography. “We’re excited to be joining forces with Caroline Cory on her new documentary A Tear in the Sky. The film is the first of its kind and will show the public what’s really happening in our skies with UFOs,” said Jim Martin, head of paranormal acquisitions for 1091 Pictures.

SENIOR MOMENT – Review

By Mark Glass

I approached this rom-com among the elderly with great trepidation. The cast of SENIOR MOMENT is headed by three actors whose work I’ve enjoyed many times – William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd and Jean Smart. The anxiety comes from decades of such films turning out to be mush that can be downed without dentures, as the seniors become caricatures in absurd situations. One common trope is for a hot, much younger woman to fall for a man old enough to be at least her father. Such connections develop even without the geriatric gent having enough money or fame to provide incentive. I suppose the tradition arose from old white male studio heads, who lived their own fantasies vicariously via the screening room. If a Walter Matthau character could reel in an Ann-Margret, as he did in GRUMPY OLD MEN, hope remains alive for them and the old dudes who buy tickets.

Mercifully, this script resists the temptations of schmaltz and gives us a relatively believable story, set in a California desert city, mainly full of retirees. Shatner is a former jet pilot, who chases skirts ardently, propping up his appeal with his Porsche convertible. He drives rather sportily, if not recklessly, as part of his charm. Unfortunately, he does so once too often, costing him possession of his car and driver’s license. For him, that’s the equivalent of a gelding. The rest of the film follows his efforts to regain both with the help of several friends. Along the way, he meets a free-spirited, age-appropriate baker (Smart) for whom he develops an uncharacteristic attraction. You can fill in the rest of where they’ll wind up on your own. But screen writers Kurt Brungardt and Christopher Momenee make the journey entertaining, while director Giorgio Serafini runs the table in a crisp 92 minutes.

There’s less need to suspend disbelief here than usual for the genre. The supporting cast contributes well all around. Scenes in a retirement home are free of cheap gags at the occupants’ expense. The scenery of Palm Springs and its environs is used to good advantage. Shatner forgoes the long mid-sentence pauses he made (in)famous as Star Trek’s Captain Kirk. That either means at 90 he’s more lucid than 50, or so, years ago; or he’s become a better actor, who no longer needs such gimmicks. Ideally, both would be true. Smart plays a very contemporary woman, strong and certain of her standards and aspirations, helping to make SENIOR MOMENT fresh and current.

There’s nothing profound to be gained here, but at least it’s a safe bet for your entertainment time and money. That’s more than many wind up offering.

Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars

In Select Theaters & On Demand March 26, 2021

SENIOR MOMENT Starring William Shatner, Jean Smart, Christopher Lloyd, Esai Morales and Katrina Bowden Acquired By Screen Media

Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, announced today the acquisition of worldwide distribution rights to Giorgio Serafini’s comedy SENIOR MOMENT, starring William Shatner, Jean Smart, Christopher Lloyd, Esai Morales and Katrina Bowden, produced by Gina G. Goff.

Screen Media will release the film in theaters and on demand in March.

Clay Epstein and Film Mode Entertainment will handle foreign sales of the title immediately and will present the film to buyers at the 2021 European Film Market.

Victor Martin (William Shatner) is a retired NASA test pilot often seen speeding around Palm Springs in his vintage Porsche convertible with his best friend Sal (Christopher Lloyd) in tow. His life changes when his license is revoked for drag racing and his car is impounded. Forced to take public transportation for the first time, he meets his polar opposite Caroline (Jean Smart) and learns to navigate love and life again as he goes up against the state’s new DA to get back his license and car.

“Giorgio and I are thrilled to be working with Screen Media and bringing this feel-good story to audiences looking for a fun movie,” stated Goff.

“We’re excited to share this hilarious and heartwarming title with audiences everywhere,” said Screen Media in a statement. “William Shatner and Jean Smart’s characters will make you laugh out loud, renew your sense of hope, and serve as a reminder that it’s never too late to find love.”

Senior Moment was directed by Giorgio Serafini; written by Kurt Brungardt and Christopher Momenee and produced by Gina G. Goff of Goff Productions.

The deal was negotiated by Seth Needle, SVP of Global Acquisitions and Co-Productions, on behalf of Screen Media with Endeavor Content on behalf of Goff Productions.

Screen Media’s recent acquisitions include the documentary Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street and the comedy Off the Rails. Current films in distribution include Rod Lurie’s The Outpost, which was one of the top-performing films of the summer and is on many end of year top ten lists, the Bella Thorne thriller Girl and Simon West’s action disaster film Skyfire. Upcoming, Screen Media has the Nicolas Cage starrer Willy’s Wonderland.

Star-Studded Voice Cast Fights a Bloody Battle In TO YOUR LAST DEATH Available October 6th

Baccarin, Moseley, Wise & Shatner Fight To Your Last Death! Celebrated Voice Cast Bathes Animated Horror Film in Blood – Available Nationwide on Blu-ray October 6th from Quiver Distribution – Available Now on Digital HD and Cable VOD. Check out this stunning trailer:

“A strikingly animated, carnage-filled romp that mashes up genres and packs some nice surprises” — Dread Central
“a hyper violent thrill ride…wows with a clever script and remarkable vocal performances” — Film Threat
“Great animation that will have any horror or comic book fan happy” — Nightmarish Conjurings

Following a wildly successful run on the global film festival circuit, having netted over two dozen awards and 60 nominations, Coverage Ink and Quiver Distribution have announced the Blu-ray release of Jason Axinn’s To Your Last Death. The blood-splattered, timewarped animated family drama will be available nationwide October 6th on Blu-ray. It is currently available on a number of digital and cable platforms, including iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, Comcast, Spectrum, and Cox.
To Your Last Death combines a wildly imaginative script with eye-popping animation. The film is anchored by a first-class voice cast: Morena Baccarin (Deadpool, “Firefly”, “Gotham”) as the mysterious Gamemaster, Ray Wise (“Twin Peaks”, Batman: The Killing Joke, Robocop), Dani Lennon (The Love Witch, Bite Me), Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Devil’s Rejects), and William Shatner (the “Star Trek” franchise, “The Practice”) as the sadistic Overseer.
Of her time in the recording booth, Baccarin shared, “What drew me to this project was how dark it was. This idea that we can be finger puppets, that somebody could be up there, wreaking chaos in our lives… Obviously, it’s a fantasy world, and it’s always fun to do something that’s completely unrealistic and at the same time plays with themes from reality. I enjoyed this character because one could say she’s evil — she’s doing these terrible things — but she’s really just doing her job. It’s not about emotion, and it’s not about being mean or terrible to people. It’s about entertainment, and in a weird way, I thought it would be really fun to attempt vocally to do that.””If you can make people feel that they could die horribly, that’s scary. That’s close to the bone,” added Shatner.

To Your Last Death had its world premiere at the Arrow Video FrightFest in London, beginning a global tour of critical and audience acclaim. The film has taken home over twenty awards to date including Best Film at the Northeast Film Festival Horror Fest and Horror Avenue Film Festival, Best Horror Film at Vidi Space Film Festival, Bloodstained Indie Film Fest and the Big Apple Film Festival, Best Supporting Actor (Wise), Best Villain and Best Writing at Hexploitation, Fearmaker of the Year at Spooky Empire, and Best Feature Screenplay and Best Sound at FilmQuest. To Your Last Death was also nominated for Best Feature at the Pasadena International Film Festival in addition to Best Feature, Best Director and Best First-time Filmmaker at HorrorHound.

To Your Last Death was produced by Coverage Ink Films and directed by Jason Axinn, from a script by Coverage Ink’s Tanya Klein and Jim Cirile. Axinn produced alongside Cindi Rice and Paige Barnett. Tanya Klein, James Cirile, and John Frank Rosenblum served as executive producers.

After emerging as the sole survivor in a deadly revenge game set up by her father to punish his children, Miriam receives an offer from a supernatural entity to go back in time and try again. Now, Miriam must survive both her father’s blood lust and the Gamemaster’s ever-changing rules to save her siblings as she relives the worst night of her life.

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE is Back on the Big Screen in September

” Any show of resistance would be futile, Captain. “

In 1979, the Starship Enterprise flew its very first big-screen mission in “Star Trek—The Motion Picture,” and to mark the film’s 40th anniversary, Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures will bring this awe-inspiring adventure back to movie theaters for two days only, on September 15 and 18.

Tickets to “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” are available beginning Friday, August 2, at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices.

In its first nationwide cinema release since the film premiered in December 1979, the original theatrical cut of “Star Trek—The Motion Picture” will include the film’s soaring overture by famed composer Jerry Goldsmith. Preceding the film, this special presentation will also feature the behind-the-scenes documentary short “The Longest Trek: Writing the Motion Picture.”

A mammoth undertaking by Oscar^®-winning director Robert Wise, “Star Trek—The Motion Picture” boldly took audiences further into the final frontier than ever before and kicked off one of the biggest franchises in movie history. The film became the fourth highest grossing of the year and earned three Academy Award nominations, including Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, and Best Music, Original Score.

Starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan, “Star Trek—The Motion Picture” sees Admiral James T. Kirk return to the helm of an updated U.S.S. Enterprise to confront an alien spacecraft of enormous power heading toward Earth.

“‘Star Trek—The Motion Picture’ is a visual marvel and a film that even many ardent ‘Star Trek’ fans have never had an opportunity to see on a big screen. Fathom Events is honored to celebrate this cinematic classic’s 40th anniversary with this special theatrical presentation,” said Tom Lucas, Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations.

CANCELLED! – William Shatner at the STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN Screening in St. Louis

Set phasers to Disappointed! This engagement has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict!

St. Louis audiences were supposed to see WILLIAM SHATNER, live on stage after a screening of the classic film STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on September 27th, but that event has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict!

Dammit Jim!

William Shatner Live On Stage Following a Screening of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN at Touhill Performing Arts Center in St. Louis

“Scotty, I need warp speed in three minutes or we’re all dead!”

Set phasers to stun and beam yourself to Touhill Performing Arts Center on September 27, 2018 for an unforgettable night with the one and only WILLIAM SHATNER, live on stage. Audiences will enjoy a screening of the classic film STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN on the big screen, followed by a live conversation with the one and only “Captain James T. Kirk.” A limited number of VIP tickets will be available which include premium seating and a photo opportunity with Mr. Shatner. Tickets start at $49.75 and go on sale Friday, June 15^th at 10:00a.m. at Touhill.org, by phone at 314-516-4949, and at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office.

William Shatner will be sharing fascinating and humorous stories from portraying the original Captain Kirk in the “Star Trek” television series and movies, and from his career spanning over 50 years as an award-winning actor, producer, director and writer. Fans will also have a chance to ask Mr. Shatner their question during the audience-led Q&A.

Don’t miss your chance to see a Hollywood legend in this thrill-of-a-lifetime evening. Produced by Mills Entertainment and The Backlot Project.

About William Shatner

William Shatner has cultivated a career spanning over 50 years as an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer, recording artist, and horseman. In 1966, Shatner originated the role of “Captain James T. Kirk” in the television series Star Trek, a show that spawned a feature film franchise where Shatner returned as Captain Kirk in seven of the Star Trek movies, one of which he directed. He’s won Emmys and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of lawyer “Denny Crane” on both The Practice and Boston Legal. He received four more Emmy nominations as well as other Golden Globe and SAG Award nods.

His love of music inspired him to record the critically acclaimed album Has Been. William Shatner’s book, Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man, appeared on the NY Times Bestseller list, and his newest book, Spirit of the Horse: A Celebration in Fact and Fable, was released in May 2017. Shatner continues to act, write, produce and direct while still making time to work with charities and further his passion in equestrian sports. He and his wife, Elizabeth and three married children live in Los Angeles.

About The Backlot Project

Created by Mills Entertainment, The Backlot Project brings the most beloved stars of television and film from the screen to an exciting and intimate live setting. Each Backlot Project is interactive and takes audiences behind the scenes as the brightest stars engage in a tell-all conversation with the talents that brought their favorite moments in entertainment to life.

Special Encore Screenings Announced for STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN

“Are you out of your Vulcan mind?”

The epic science-fiction adventure “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” returns to the big screen for one more day on Thursday, September 21. Showings are at 2pm and 7pm. This encore presentation of the 1982 classic comes to select cinemas nationwide in response to the overwhelmingly positive fan response to the initial 35th anniversary screenings.

This presentation of director Nicholas Meyer‘s classic science-fiction adventure — which is celebrating its 35th anniversary — will be accompanied by a newly produced, in-depth interview with William Shatner that will play before each screening. Tickets are available now at www.FathomEvents.com.

“Making Star Trek II seems like only yesterday,” Shatner said. “Even back then, we knew we were creating something really special, and to have The Wrath of Khan back on the big screen 35 years later is a wonderful testament both to the film itself and to the incredible passion of Star Trek fans.”

Director Nicholas Meyer’s “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” was a box-office hit upon its release – the sixth highest-grossing film of 1982 – and continues to be revered and quoted by fans. The film, a continuation of the original Star Trek series episode “The Space Seed,” finds longtime Starfleet nemesis Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalban) alive and well, marooned on a seemingly lifeless planet. When he’s discovered by Chekov (Walter Koenig), Khan will stop at nothing to exact revenge against the man who exiled him on the barren world: Admiral James T. Kirk.

With an cast that includes William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, Kirstie Alley, Paul Winfield, Bibi Besch, and Merritt Butrick — and an indelible performance by Ricardo Montalban as Khan — STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN will be presented in a digitally remastered director’s cut. Live long and prosper,

KHAAAAN! STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN Returns to Theaters for Two Days Only

“Are you out of your Vulcan mind?”

The Starship Enterprise flies back to the big screen this September as Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures bring 1982’s milestone STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN back to cinemas nationwide for two days only.

STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN will beam back to more than 600 theaters throughout the U.S. on Sunday, September 10, and Wednesday, September 13, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (local time) each day. The special presentation of director Nicholas Meyer‘s classic science-fiction adventure — which is celebrating its 35th anniversary — will be accompanied by a newly produced, in-depth interview with William Shatner that will play before each screening. Tickets are available now at www.FathomEvents.com.

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