Leonard Nimoy Retires From Star Trek 224
DesScorp writes "Leonard Nimoy is hanging up his Vulcan ears for good and retiring from the role of Spock in the Star Trek franchise, reports the Daily Mail. Nimoy apparently wants to pass the torch: 'Nimoy, one of the most recognizable and best loved characters from the sci-fi series that began in 1966, announced that he wanted to "get off the stage" and give young actor Zachary Quinto a clear run at the role he took over for last year's Star Trek movie.' Nimoy, at age 79, appears to be retiring from acting, period. He has, in recent years, undertaken another career in photography, as well as other pursuits, but seems to be preparing to retire from the public eye altogether."
Photography (Score:5, Interesting)
Re:That sucks! (Score:4, Interesting)
I actually thought Zachary Quinto did probably the best job of anyone in the reboot. I'm not sure I buy the whole Spock-Ururah thing, but all in all Quinto did a damned good Spock, and I think Nimoy's actually pretty lucky that he has someone he can leave his signature character in the hands of.
But he's William Bell! (Score:1, Interesting)
How is he going to retire completely when he's William Bell in Fringe?
Shatner for Governor General (Score:3, Interesting)
Just as Nimoy's in the news, so is Shatner. Right now people are pushing for William Shatner to be named the next Governor General of Canada (an appointed position), and there's a large Facebook group based on it. Even Leonard Nimoy wants him to get the job [thestar.com]:
Re:That sucks! (Score:3, Interesting)
I actually thought Zachary Quinto did probably the best job of anyone in the reboot.
Maybe, but he didn't get the best line.
"As you were."
True Story (Score:3, Interesting)
Well, CRAP! Here's the deal.
He's going to be in Calgary, Alberta, (Canada) this weekend for our Comics & Entertainment Expo. There is a small town (maybe population 300) about half an hour outside of town called "Vulcan" - so of course he swung through there and all the daily papers made the pun about how Spock was in Vulcan. Anyways, back to the issue.
I told my girlfriend I'd take her to the mountains tomorrow. And I told my room mate we'd go snowboarding on Sunday, before the season ends, and seeing how I backed out on our plans to go last weekend, there's a bit of an obligation. I've never seen Leonard Nimoy before besides the Star Trek Series (despite his numerous trips around the globe for these kinds of events) - so it'd be nice to check it out before he puts in the towel.
So now I'm faced with a Dilemma. If I back out on my wingman, he'll likely get pissed, which could translate into a cruel prank at the house. Or do I put myself in the doghouse with the girlfriend, ditching out on our romantic trip for a geek fest? I know what you guys are going to say, bring both of them to the Expo and I'm sure they'll have fun. I'm not so sure they would enjoy it as much as the other plans we've made.
I think I have a worthy submission for Ask Slashdot.
Re:Not just Mr. Spock... (Score:3, Interesting)
It's really strange to think that he went directly from playing Spock to playing a magician named Paris on another show the next season. And Shatner went directly into unemployment for several years, I think.
In Search Of... (Score:3, Interesting)
When I was a kid (like not even 10) "In Search of..." used to come on in the evening. All Nimoy had to do was start narrating and I would be creeped out immediately. Didn't matter if he was talking about Bigfoot or aliens or The Bermuda Triangle, he scared the crap out of me. I'd probably laugh if I watched that show now, but back then when I was little, it was practically traumatizing. Am I the only one that crawled down a little deeper under the covers at night after watching that show?
Re:In Search Of... (Score:2, Interesting)
Dude, that is so spot on. There was just something about how they stylized that show, the score and sound effects, and his voice that used to keep me both riveted and flippin petrified at the same time. Like the one about the Eater Island heads, he just made them feel so...I dunno, up-close and present that you could feel how old those things were and get a sense of the passage of time from then to now, how small we are in time compared to these behemoths that endure.
I've watched some of those old episodes online since and it still gives goosebumps.
Re:a class act who shall be missed (Score:3, Interesting)