Although sulus homosexuality barely factors in to the narrative of star trek beyond in any substantial way. Sulu also appears in the animated star trek series, the first six star trek movies, one episode of star trek. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprisetm and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vistas of adventure in star trek rthe unprecedented television and feature film phenomenon. Sulu is an autobiography by actor george takei, first published by pocket books in 1994. The original series novels the original series 6 books in this series. How does george takei come up with his funny tweets. George takei clarifies his comments on star treks gay. Zimmerman are supporting characters in a book about jayme miranda and her classmates. Although sulus homosexuality barely factors in to the narrative of star trek beyond in. George takei shuts down racist criticism of new star trek. George takei played hikaru sulu on the original star trek series that ran from 1966 1969. George takei book signing by jeff koganuts koga posted at september 6, 1999 5. George takeis graphic memoir, they called us enemy.
It tells of his triumph over adversity and of his huge success, despite an inauspicious start in a wartime us asian relocation camp. George takei american actor born on april 20, 1937, george hosato takei is an american actor, director, author, and activist. The originality of a gay character appears to be the biggest issue for george takei. So who better than takei to respond to a spate of racist and racetinged criticism that greeted a trailer for the series new installment, star trek. Takei first learned about sulu being gay in star trek beyond when john cho, who plays the character in the kelvin universe, told him about it a year ago. The tng references outnumber the ds9 and vgr references, but this is not primarily a book about picard and the enterprise crew. Takei also declared his interest in reprising the role. Star trek star william shatner has spoken out on why he and costar george takei have always had a frosty relationship. Het bekendst werd hij door zijn rol als hikaru sulu in gene roddenberrys sciencefictionserie star trek. The actor, then 31 and famous for his role as hikaru sulu, helmsman of. Hikaru kato sulu is a fictional character in the star trek media franchise.
Casually revealing john chos sulu to be gay in the new star trek beyond movie was meant, in part, to honor george takei, the original sulu actor who is also gay. George takei, who is perhaps best known for playing the helmsman hikaru sulu on the original star trek television and film series, is boldly going into a new arena. Jul 28, 2014 george takei is famous for his role as mr. He has recently told his story in the autobiography of george takei published by pocket books.
Sulu on the star trek television series and also in the star trek movies. Captain kirk and the crew of the starship enterprise are ready for almost anythingexcept tribbles. Dec, 2016 the originality of a gay character appears to be the biggest issue for george takei. Jul 14, 2016 george takei, best known for his role on the original star trek tv series, talked with space. But since then, hes become an internet superstar, hosting the awardwinning web series takeis take, a show. The internet strikes back life, the internet and everything book 2 dec, 20. Takei is best known for his role as hikaru sulu, helmsman of the uss enterprise in the television series star trek he also portrayed the character in six star trek feature films and one episode of star trek. In the podcast version of our startalk tv premiere episode, host neil degrasse tyson delves into that legacy with george takei, who played lt. For george takei, beyond star trek to a graphic novel. He initially entered university of california, berkeley with the plan to. George takei has taken to his facebook account to release a lengthy statement clarifying his previous comments about gay sulu in star trek beyond the 79yearold actor previously said that. Oct 01, 1994 published over 20 years ago, well before george takei stole the hearts of millions over social media, the book offers many details over george takei s life before and during star trek.
William shatner reveals why he and george takei were never. Nov 17, 2016 star trek star william shatner has spoken out on why he and co star george takei have always had a frosty relationship. To the stars book by george takei official publisher. George takei has 23 books on goodreads with 48881 ratings. Books that concern more than just star trek are fine as long as they examine it in some way i.
Oct 12, 2015 william shatner is exploring strange new worlds in trashtalking his former star trek costar george takei shatner, who played captain james t. Takei is most widely known for his role as hikaru sulu, helmsman of the uss enterprise in the television series star trek. George takei, the actor who played helmsman sulu in the original star trek tv series, has expressed scepticism about the decision to make sulu openly. George takei by michelle erica green posted at november 20, 2006 1. Although the show only ran for three of the five years of the mission of the starship enterprise, the. How george takei feels about the new star trek series. When these small, furry creatures invade the ship, captain kirk and the crew must act quickly. He is best known for his role as hikaru sulu, helmsman of the uss enterprise in the television series star trek. Thats why, when learning of the news that the character he made famous, sulu, would come out as gay in the new star trek beyond film out in two weeks, it was assumed takei would be thrilled. Inscribed by author on half title page in black pen, to doug, lets keep reaching for the highest star george takei 8. George takei not thrilled sulu is gay in star trek beyond. George takei objects to sulu being gay in star trek beyond.
Published over 20 years ago, well before george takei stole the hearts of millions over social media, the book offers many details over george takeis life before and during star trek. This is the autobiography of one of star treks most popular stars, george takei. Star trek 50th anniversary tv and movie collection bluray boxset is out now. For george takei, beyond star trek to a graphic novel the new. The autobiography of george takei star trek by george takei 4. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise tm and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vistas of adventure in star trek the unprecedented television and feature film phenomenon. The next generation novel series began in 1987 and is still ongoing. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprisetm and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vistas of adventure in star trekrthe unprecedented television and feature film phenomenon. Social media has the word me in it, so people tweet about themselves. They and the other tv characters such as dax and dr. The documentary, to be takei, is full of such beautifully mundane moments featuring star treks former captain sulu, george takei, and his husband of six years, brad altman, walking around. From the programs birth in the changing world of the 1960s and death at the hands of the network to. Jun 30, 2016 star trek generations capt kirk and capt picard in the nexus duration. George shares gene rodenberrys vision of the future, where strength lay in the diversity of.
The interview aired on monday, november 21, 1994 at 8. Trek television and film series, is boldly going into a new arena. In 1972 stelde takei zich verkiesbaar als burgemeester. Casually revealing john chos sulu to be gay in the new star trek beyond movie was meant, in part, to honor george takei, the original sulu actor. Now a new documentary, to be takei, delves into his personal story including growing up in japanese internment camps, and coming out. Until they were pressured to, the makers of the cartoon series werent even going to. Takei, a cultural icon forever associated with his role as mr. Not to worrylittle golden books is already set to release their next star trek novel on july 2. For a show that only ran 3 seasons before being cancelled, the impact star trek had is unparalleled. In the summer of 1968, george takei attended a pool party at the hollywood hills home of star trek creator gene roddenberry. For star trek crossover series, please see star trek. George takei s most popular book is the night before christmas. No, what it is more than anything else is a starfleet academy book focusing on six entirely new characters. Jul 08, 2016 star trek alum and openly gay actor, george takei, has become as wellknown for his lgbtq activism as his career on the classic scifi series.
In regards to another discussion, there is an article from 2015 where george takei states that star trek is science fiction and star wars is space fantasy to differentiate the two franchises. George takei calls star trek beyond gay sulu scene a. Tng books in order of when they were originally published, as well as a list of the novels in chronological order. The autobiography of george takei star trek kindle edition. Although the show only ran for three of the five years of. Takei appeared in somewhere between 4045 episodes of star trek, well below that of many of his compadres. Mar 31, 2017 george takei, who is perhaps best known for playing the helmsman hikaru sulu on the original star trek television and film series, is boldly going into a new arena. Jul 08, 2016 george takei, the actor who played helmsman sulu in the original star trek tv series, has expressed scepticism about the decision to make sulu openly gay in the new movie star trek beyond the. From star trek to lgbt spokesman, what it takes to be.
Nov 11, 2015 george takei played hikaru sulu on the original star trek series that ran from 1966 1969. Takei also mentioned how he urged director justin lin to honor roddenberry and create a new character because star trek beyond is to be released during the 50th anniversary of star trek. George takei was not part of star treks original pilot, the cage, and only got a chance to audition for the second pilotthe one nbc would eventually greenlightbecause hed given. He also portrayed the character in six star trek feature films and one episode of star trek. Why doesnt george takei like sulu being gay in star trek. Star trek generations capt kirk and capt picard in the nexus duration. The trek nation spoke to sulu actor george takei about the dvd release of star trek. Places like wikipedia still list the various star trek shows under the science. Transcript of interview with george takei from star trek. Sep 12, 2017 in regards to another discussion, there is an article from 2015 where george takei states that star trek is science fiction and star wars is space fantasy to differentiate the two franchises. The actor discusses his favourite movie and tv episode, both of which feature lots of mr.
Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vistas of adventure in star trekthe unprecedented television and feature film phenomenon. Jun 24, 2019 from ermagherd to viral cats, socialmedia star and original cast member george takei picks his favorite star trek memes. Actor derek mio, who stars with takei in the terror. George takei, best known for his role on the original star trek tv series, talked with space. George takei, of the original star trek tv series and films, arrives at the singapore social star awards at the marina bay sands, may 23, 20. William shatner is exploring strange new worlds in trashtalking his former star trek costar george takei shatner, who played captain james t. George takei calls star trek beyond gay sulu scene a whisper the actor who originated the role of sulu has now seen star trek beyond and he. Clearly there is a disconnect between the actors and the fans who are convinced that star trek is science fantasy.
Takei describes his early childhood and the time his family spent in japanese american internment, and experiences which shaped his motivation towards political activism. Aug 05, 2016 george takei calls star trek beyond gay sulu scene a whisper the actor who originated the role of sulu has now seen star trek beyond and he has both praise and criticism for the reboot movie. Star trek alum and openly gay actor, george takei, has become as wellknown for his lgbtq activism as his career on the classic scifi series. George takeis most popular book is the night before christmas. From ermagherd to viral cats, socialmedia star and original cast member george takei picks his favorite star trek memes. Oct 10, 2016 the actor discusses his favourite movie and tv episode, both of which feature lots of mr. Books by george takei author of they called us enemy. Aug 14, 2014 the documentary, to be takei, is full of such beautifully mundane moments featuring star trek s former captain sulu, george takei, and his husband of six years, brad altman, walking around. William shatner blasts star trek costar george takei as.
Sulu on the original star trek tv series, said he grew up on comic books and remembers the enormous impression they had. Infamy, read a passage in which star trek creator gene roddenberry offers takei his role. The called us enemy george takei graphic novels engelstalig. George takei, speaking in an interview with digital spy, expressed his excitement for star trek. Voyager, and in numerous books, comics, and video games.
Who was george takeis favorite star trek drinking buddy. Jul 07, 2016 in the summer of 1968, george takei attended a pool party at the hollywood hills home of star trek creator gene roddenberry. Now a new documentary, to be takei, delves into his personal story including growing. Yesterday, metro comics in santa barbara had a signing with george takei. What george takei thinks of star trek discoverys gay.
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