KIRK, LUKE, Q ... WHO ELSE DO YOU NEED?Byline: - Daily News Next weekend there will be strange happenings right in the middle of Pasadena. Not unusual, you say. But in this case we're talking about the Trekkies and out-of-this-world devotees who will be converging on Creation Entertainment's 13th annual Grand Slam grand slam n. 1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games. 2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. : The Sci-Fi Summit. They will be drawn, undoubtedly, by the man himself: Capt. James T. Kirk (sometimes known as William Shatner <noinclude></noinclude> William Alan Shatner (born on March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor who gained fame for playing Captain James Tiberius Kirk, captain of the starship USS Enterprise from ``Star Trek''), who will be attending along with more than 50 other sci-fi celebs. Among those on hand will be Mark Hamill <noinclude></noinclude> Mark Richard Hamill (born September 25, 1951) is an American actor. Hamill is best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy. (``Star Wars''), Jolene Blalock Jolene Blalock (born March 5 1975 in San Diego, California) is an American actress best known for playing Sub-Commander T'Pol, a Vulcan in . Prior to Enterprise, her highest profile role was playing Medea in a 2000 adaptation of Jason and the Argonauts. (``Enterprise''), John de Lancie
John de Lancie (born March 20, 1948) is an American character actor. He is known for his recurring role as "Q" on the various Star Trek series, and as Frank Simmons in Stargate SG-1. (``Star Trek: The Next Generation''), Christopher Judge and Michael Shanks (``Stargate SG-1''), Alfre Woodard (``Star Trek: First Contact'') and Shatner's co-stars from the original ``Star Trek'' series Nichelle Nichols and George Takei. And just to throw in a little weirdness, Nick Stahl, the star of the HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy series ``Carnivale,'' will appear. You'll have to ask him what the metaphysically bewildering be·wil·der tr.v. be·wil·dered, be·wil·der·ing, be·wil·ders 1. To confuse or befuddle, especially with numerous conflicting situations, objects, or statements. See Synonyms at puzzle. 2. ``Carnivale'' has to do with sci fi, although Stahl was in ``Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' with our current governor. In addition to the celebs (some of whom you can get autographs from or have pictures taken with), there are costume and trivia contests, displays of collectibles (some of which will be auctioned) and previews of upcoming sci-fi shows and films. The event takes place at the Pasadena Center, 300 E. Green Street. Show hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for adults ($25) are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets for children 7 to 12 are $20 at the door only; children 6 and under are free with a parent or guardian. For more information, call (818) 409-0960 or visit www.creationent.com. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Jolene Blalock of ``Enterprise'' is scheduled to appear at this weekend's Sci-Fi Summit in Pasadena. |
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