Star Trek's William Shatner, 90, on becoming oldest person to visit space 'What a miracle'

EastEnders star and Trevor Morgan actor Alex Ferns looks unrecognisable in the new Hollywood blockbuster film The Batman.The actor, who played Albert Square villain Trevor from 2000 to 2002, stars as Commissioner Pete Savage, alongside Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader in the latest outing for the famous comic book character.The star looks completely unrecognisable as the Commissioner, wearing large glasses that are framed by waves of grey hair and a beard, along with a suit and long coat.Photographs from the new film show the Commissioner looking sternly into the distance, surrounded by fellow officials and police officers during one of The Batman's dramatic scenes.Away from the film, many EastEnders viewers will remember Alex Fern as Albert Square villain Trevor Morgan, who terrorised his on-screen wife Little Mo Slater.Viewers watched as Little Mo became a victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband in the soap, before she brought an end to months of abuse, after murdering Trevor during an argument.After exiting the soap in 2002, Trevor Morgan actor Alex Ferns has since taken on leading roles in TV series including River City and The Irregulars.However, viewers around the world will soon be introduced to the actor, as he takes on the leading role of the Commissioner in The Batman, which opened in cinemas yesterday (March 4, 2022).The character is a senior officer alongside familiar face James Gordon, played by Jeffrey Wright.However, one of the reasons that the Commissioner may look stern in new photographs from the film, is that he is left unimpressed when James chooses to fight alongside Robert Pattinson's Batman.In addition to Alex Ferns, Jeffrey Wright and Robert Pattinson, the new blockbuster film

Conor McGregor has been criticised after he filmed himself using a butler to fetch him a bottle of water.The UFC star is usually active on social media and often gets very vocal about his rivals, sometimes crossing the line with his digs and insults.His latest online controversy has come in the form of a video where he is seen in a swanky hotel.The 54 second-long clip starts off strange as McGregor appears to breathe in the fumes from a bowl of incense.It then takes a turn as a member of staff brings himself some pills to take.McGregor asks "water as well please" which the butler opens before handing it to the former double-champion.He drinks from the bottle before holding it up in the air in anticipation of the butler coming to collect it and says "thank you" as he does.The Irishman then returns to holding the incense to his face as the video ends. After further social media posts, including one where Nate Diaz's face was put over the butler's, fans condemned McGregor's actions. Do you agree with the criticism? Let us know in the comments section. "A butler? Why?," asked one.

Russia's Education Ministry has released a propaganda video for children to justify the reason behind the war in Ukraine. The department, also known as the Ministry of Enlightenment, announced that it would be holding virtual lessons to explain to the younger generations why the war is necessary.The social media post said: "At the All-Russian Open Lesson, school children will be told why the liberation mission in Ukraine is a necessity."In a video they shared on Facebook, a 12-year-old Sofia Khomenko joined other hosts in front of the camera, saying: "We are going to have a lesson about world peace."Today we are talking about how to help you investigate what is happening."We are talking about events in Ukraine."Her adult co-host answered: "The Ukraine crisis didn't start yesterday and it is just not about Ukraine."There are many images about a war in Ukraine but actually, these are from other conflicts.

Love Island beauty Zara McDermott has opened up about getting Botox at just 25 years of age due to having an "unsymmetrical face".Chatting to followers on Instagram during an eye-opening Q&A session, the brunette beauty answered an array of questions incredibly candidly.One fan probed the star about her ageless face, writing: "Have you done anything to your face? You're so lucky you have literally zero lines!"Zara, who is in a relationship with Made In Chelsea hunk Sam Thompson, then replied to the fan, writing: "Yeah I get forehead botox and have done for years. And I get a crevice in my jaw and chin filled once every 2 years for symmetry that I've spoken about a few times!"As my face is the most unsymmetrical thing you've ever seen (seriously).

Jeff Bezos’ new rocket, the New Shepard, as part of Blue Origin’s launch on Tuesday. And the James T Kirk star, who famously met ETs during his reign on the USS Enterprise, admits that when he looks out the window he doesn’t want to see aliens.

the oldest man launched into space, the 90-year-old revealed to fans during a delightfully rambling New York Comic Con panel Thursday night. The Shat strutted onto a moderator-less stage and took a seat before launching into a story about a good friend who has been stealing from him for 30 years, SyFy Wire reported. The Captain Kirk actor then began pontificating on the beauty of the unknown — “You’ve gotta be dazzled by everything.

It’s hard to match William Shatner’s penis humour.

will lift off and head skyward on October 12 in the same capsule used by billionaire Jeff Bezos back in July. And in a laughter-filled interview with “AC 360°” host and chronic giggler Anderson Cooper on Wednesday, the infamously phallic shape of Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket arose in the discussion — and a tawdry turn took flight.Shatner confessed that, until Cooper played a clip of it, he hadn’t seen “all that fire and brimstone” when the Bezos-carrying rocket took off over the summer.

Jeff Bezos is preparing for his next spaceflight! This time with a new crew, including actor William Shatner, best known for playing the famous Captain Kirk in the iconic series Star Trek.This new Blue Origin launch is already scheduled for October 12, and the company is planning to host a live webcast of the entire mission, covering the special event at 8am ET.Fans of the series and the Canadian actor have shared their excitement on social media, with Shatner admitting that he is thrilled to finally have the unique opportunity after appearing on the show.“I‘ve heard about space for a long time now. I’m taking the opportunity to see it for myself.

William Shatner is space-bound.

Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company Blue Origin just announced major news for the Star Trek fandom: Captain James T. Kirk is headed to space. William Shatner, beloved for his role as the captain of the USS Enterprise in the sci-fi franchise, will join the next Blue Origins flight on October 12, blasting off into the cosmos from West Texas.

Star Trek’s Captain Kirk is rocketing into space this month — boldly going where no other sci-fi actors have gone.

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin Crew, it has been confirmed.The Star Trek actor, 90, will boldly go where (not many) other men have gone before on October 12.A statement released today confirmed: ‘Today, Blue Origin announced actor William Shatner and Audrey Powers, Blue Origin’s Vice President of Mission & Flight Operations, will fly on board New Shepard NS-18. ‘They will join crewmates Chris Boshuizen and Glen de Vries for the flight which lifts off from Launch Site One on October 12.’The beloved actor also shared his excitement about the upcoming space flight as he stated: ‘I’ve heard about space for a long time now.

William Shatner will finally get to experience in real life what he’s been pretending for decades: The Star Trek actor will join the crew of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space flight on Oct. 12. At 90, Shatner will become the oldest person ever on a space flight.

William Shatner is heading to space. On Monday, Blue Origin, the company founded by Jeff Bezos, announced that the 90-year-old actor will be one of four passengers on board New Shepard NS-18 on Oct. 12.“I've heard about space for a long time now," Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the series, said.

William Shatner is heading to space!

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorLife imitates… art?William Shatner, famous for portraying Captain Kirk on the original “Star Trek” TV series in the ’60s, will join the crew of Blue Origin’s next space flight on Oct. 12.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletter Star Trek legend William Shatner is set to head into space for real at the age of 90.It comes as the movie legend, who is famous for playing Captain Kirk on the beloved space-exploring Sci-Fi show, has been announced as a member on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.Blue Origin is an American aerospace company which was founded by billionaire Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.In a cheeky reference to his famous Star Trek days, Shatner said: "I've heard about space for a long time now. I'm taking the opportunity to see it for myself.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVIn its first episode back after summer hiatus, “Saturday Night Live” dove back into pop culture headlines by producing sketches that parodied “The View” co-hosts’ experiences getting told they tested positive for COVID-19 live on air and mashed up Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ recent space flight with “Star Trek.” But it also threw things back a little bit by allowing guest host Owen Wilson to return to his “Cars” role.The former sketch featured Wilson as a doctor who interrupted a talk show titled “The Talking” while it was live to first tell Heidi Gardner’s character that she had tested positive.

James McAvoy spent a good chunk of his acting career playing a young version of Patrick Stewart‘s Professor Charles Xavier in the string “X-Men” prequels starting with Matthew Vaughn‘s “X-Men: First Class.” The British actor is currently promoting the “Sandman” podcast and revealed to Collider that he’s still itching to play “Star Trek” captain, Jean-Luc Picard.

William Shatner is trekking across genres with his latest album, Bill.