William Shatner blames those threatened by Captain Kirk for the demise of the character

William Shatner says Paramount+ execs are "erasing" his version of the character from the current franchise. He blames those ‘threatened’ by the character for not being able to play Captain Kirk in the movies. The actor says he believes that Paramount+ executives are ‘erasing’ the character.

George Takei remembers friendships and feuds with William Shatner and his shameful treatment in WWII. The 85-year-old actor is still going strong, but still a hero thanks to his activism. Now 85, he talks about his friendship with William and his treatment in the Second World War. Takei: 'There was one prima donna'