In March 2013, West Australian fans of the Star Trek movies and TV series will journey to the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre from such remote corners of the universe as Wangara, Stirling and Welshpool to spend time with the original star of the series. William Shatner, who is 81 and showing no Signs of retiring, will appear at the Oz Comic-Cons in Adelaide and Perth.
Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original 1960s series and voiced the character in the 1970s animated version, is looking forward to visiting the opal mines of Coober Pedy, and diving with whale sharks off Ningaloo.
Shatner and his wife, Elizabeth Anderson Martin, will have a few days to spare on their trek, and have asked fans to send suggestions for further adventures via Twitter.
An interesting feature of the Star Trek franchise is the artwork used for poster printing. Being set in deep space, the show and its merchandise have always had a futuristic feel. Of course the style is based on what was considered futuristic in 1966. ‘Trekkies’, as Star Trek fans are called, are probably not too critical of the artwork; after all, it has been a long time since the show was considered to be any more than a bit of fun.
Shatner spoke of his love for Australia in an interview in Los Angeles promoting his new animated movie, Escape from Planet Earth. He recalled lying on his back in the Tasmanian bush, listening to the Wallabies jumping.
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