After star trek was canceled in 1969, takei did guest stints on many primetime series, including kung fu, the six million dollar man, baa baa black sheep. Compare yourself against athletes in your district, your state, or the nation. Jan 17, 2014 not that marriage equality no matter how wellknown takei has become again because of the issue is the sole focus of to be takei. Sulu star trek tradehardcover by george takei 20070625 jan 1, 1800 paperback. Dealing with adversity that takei faced both in wwiis japanese internment camps and as an asianamerican actor trying to make it in hollywood, the movie addresses some challenging times in american history, but nothing graphic is shown. With new amc series, star trek veteran george takei confronts reallife.
From the programs birth in the changing world of the 1960s and death at the hands of the network to. The shows at the arc, skylight at moynihan station. To be takei is unexpected, even though everything it presents about its subjects life is somewhere between common knowledge and readily accessible knowledge. Buy the big bang theory best of guest stars, season 1. Jun 30, 2014 to be takei trailer 2014 trailer for to be takei. His father named him george after king george vi of the united kingdom, whose coronation took place in 1937, shortly after takeis birth. George takei in to be takei 2014 george takei and brad takei at an event. To be takei also powerfully covers takeis childhood spent in a japaneseamerican internment camp during world war ii. Aarp doubles production order of takeis take original web. He also portrayed the character in six star trek feature films and one episode of star trek. Takei posted an endorsement on facebook of the camp abercorn indiegogo. George hosato takei, takei hosato, ingilizce telaffuz.
To be takei is a 2014 american documentary film produced and directed by jennifer m. In this japanese name, the birth family name is takei. Comedian cohost leighann lord and special guest astrophysicist charles liu discuss star treks legacy as a series that pioneered the virtues of diversity, science and optimism in. Takei said he did not do this, and when asked by sterns cohost, robin quivers, if this happened at work, takei said it happened at home. George takei is once again continuing his feud with william shatner, this time in a sit down with oprah. George takei is on a mission to make sure america doesnt forget a. Even though director kroot opens the film on a jovial notegeorge takei the titular takei and his husband, brad takei sort of also the titular takei, taking their morning walk and bickering about whether theyre walking faster. Best known for playing sulu on the original star trek tv series and six movies that followed, george takei is unlikely social media royalty. A look at the many roles played by eclectic actoractivist george takei, whose wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and internet phenomenon with 7million facebook fans and counting.
Sep 11, 2014 shaman kings takei collaborates on garo animes character designs posted on 2014 0911 10. He also has a lengthy record of public service through his involvement with organizations such as the japanese american citizens league and the human rights campaign. May 15, 2014 aarp will launch season two of its award winning original web series, takei s take, on june 5, 2014 on youtube, where it has already amassed a following of over 100,000 subscribers. He was so inspired that after filming the 10 episodes he flew to.
An embarrassing secret of wolowitzs comes to light, while sheldon and raj have a small war at work. How george takei, jimmie walker, ray romano, bob newhart. A documentary that follows jazz legend clark terry over four years to document the mentorship between terry and 23yearold blind piano prodigy justin kauflin as the young man prepares to compete in an elite, international competition. George takei just wants peace with william shatner. Takeis take season 1 play all with his signature wit and charm, host george takei explores the world of technology, trends, current events and pop culture. The hot troll deviation george takei, katee sackoff. Not that marriage equality no matter how wellknown takei has become again because of the issue is the sole focus of to be takei. George takei began his acting career on the set of star trek in the role of sulu. Watch today show season 2014, episode 20140814 20140814. To be takei official trailer 1 2014 george takei documentary hd a hilarious and moving look at legendary actor, activist and pop culture icon george takei, who has conquered new frontiers from. Jennifer kroot, who produced the 2014 documentary to be takei. Watch the daily show with jon stewart episodes online. Mar 19, 2014 bitcoin, 3d printed candy and george takei, the star trekactorturnedfacebookphenomenon, are among the attractions this week at the south by southwest festival in austin, texas, where the geek.
Over seven decades, actor and activist george takei boldly journeyed from a wwii internment camp, to the. During the first season of tos, takei managed to make a guest appearance on mission. In the second season takei leaves the studio setting with episodes shot on the road, with the first ones shot at the sxsw festival in austin, tx. Season 1, episode 1 tvpg cc hd cc sd host neil degrasse tyson interviews actor george takei, a.
Confirms season 2 of aarps youtube show takeis take planned for 2014 actor, pioneering social justice activist, social media megapower and host of aarp. To be takei is a celebration of a man of great resilience, infectious humor, a voracious appetite for the richness of the human experience, and the best laugh in the history of laughing. Bitcoin, 3d printed candy and george takei, the star trekactorturnedfacebookphenomenon, are among the attractions this week at the south by southwest festival in austin, texas, where the geek. Voyager as of april 2018, his facebook page has attracted over 10. And in out magazine, george recalls a funny story from behind the. Jan 22, 2014 how george takei, jimmie walker, ray romano, bob newhart and leslie uggams changed tv tca 2014. Rent to be takei 2014 starring george takei and leonard nimoy on dvd and bluray.
Rankings for middle school, high school, and college athletes. From the iconic role of sulu on star trek to howard stern and facebook fame, george takeis sharp eye, coupled with his wicked sense of humor, continues to challenge the status quo well into the 21st century. The shows at the arc, skylight at moynihan station on september 10, 2016 in new york city. The story of a man that has fought against prejudices, racism and homophobia, always passionately, always in a positive mood. To be takei official trailer 2014 george takei documentary hd. In january, a new documentary premiered at the sundance film festival called to be takei, which follows george takei and his husband brad as they work on allegiance, as well as his. To be takei also powerfully covers takei s childhood spent in a japaneseamerican internment camp during world war ii. The documentary is an allinclusive look at takeis life, both personal and professional. Rent to be takei 2014 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Aarp will launch season two of its award winning original web series, takeis take, on june 5, 2014 on youtube, where it has already amassed a following of over 100,000 subscribers. Live another day aka season nineday nine, marked jacks big comeback. Takei and shatners strained relationship gets its fair share of screen time in to be takei, starting with an early moment where takei sees a billboard for his former captains failed shit my. Ign awarded it 8 out of 10, saying star trek legend george takei is the subject of a new documentary that highlights his. A story told from the heart, full of warmth and honesty.
Over footage of the camps, george narrates how his and other middleclass asian immigrant families lost their farms and businesses when fdr issued executive order 9066. He is best known for his role as hikaru sulu, helmsman of the uss enterprise in the television series star trek. The film had its world premiere at 2014 sundance film festival on january 18, 2014. Since that time, hes risen to pop culture icon status with nearly seven million. Its been fortyseven years since george takei began his iconic role as sulu on the star trek television series, and since then hes gone on to participate in an animated show along with. Takei stated, as a former boy scout myself, it pains me deeply that the bsa still boots out gay scouts when they turn 18. 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. To be takei is a work about a man that had to trespass literal and metaphorical fences and boundaries.
George takei doesnt shy away from digging into his remarkable career and personal life in jennifer kroots delightful and incisive film to be takei. The wellreceived limited run series took place four years after. Jun 27, 2014 to be takei official trailer 1 2014 george takei documentary hd a hilarious and moving look at legendary actor, activist and pop culture icon george takei, who has conquered new frontiers from. With new amc series, star trek veteran george takei confronts. Get to be takei dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. How george takei, jimmie walker, ray romano, bob newhart and leslie uggams changed tv tca 2014. Over seven decades, actor and activist george takei boldly journeyed from a wwii internment camp, to the helm of the starship enterprise, to the daily news feeds of five million facebook fans. George takei is coming to somerville boston magazine. With george takei, brad takei, walter koenig, william shatner. George takei told howard stern he grabbed mens genitals. Parents need to know that to be takei is a documentary about star trek actor and civil rights activist george takei. Impossible, and, during the shows second season, took time off to film the green berets with john wayne. Jun 12, 2019 brad takei, left, and george takei attend the kyboe. Watch fashion police episodes online season 4 2014 tv guide.
Battlestar galacticas katee sackhoff and star treks george takei guest star as themselves as wolowitzs love gurus. The original series season one dvd, 2014, 10disc set at the best online prices at ebay. Join george and his husband brad on this stars playful and profound trek for life, liberty, and love. George takei on star trek, stonewall and the fight for. For those who only know takei as sulu in the original star trek tv series and its movies, to be takei offers some startling details about the. George takei on star trek, stonewall and the fight for progress. A hilarious and moving look at legendary actor, activist and pop culture icon george takei, who has conquered new frontiers from outer space to capitol hill with his trademark grin. To be takei official clip 2014 george takei duration. A look at the many roles played by eclectic actoractivist george takei, whose wit. To be takei official trailer 2014 george takei documentary. From the adorable to the riveting to the absurd, takeis take delves into our shared experience and navigates the strange, everchanging online world. George takei on arizonas antigay bill, life in a japanese. As a child forced into japaneseamerican internment camps, the actorturnedactivist reveals the ways that racism affected him well into his early acting career, where he played stereotypical asian stock characters in film and. Brad takei, left, and george takei attend the kyboe.
After its premiere at sundance film festival, starz digital media acquired the distribution rights of the film. Jun 27, 2014 a hilarious and moving look at legendary actor, activist and pop culture icon george takei, who has conquered new frontiers from outer space to capitol hill with his trademark grin. In august, takei appears in amcs 10episode the terror. Hikaru sulu on the original star trek television series from the 1960s and. Shaman kings takei collaborates on garo animes character designs posted on 20140911 10. We all had problems with shatner on the star trek set. To be takei official trailer 2014 george takei documentary hd a hilarious and moving look at legendary actor.
The film had its world premiere at 2014 sundance film festival on january 18, 2014 after its premiere at sundance film festival, starz digital media acquired the distribution rights of the film. Jan 19, 2014 takei and shatners strained relationship gets its fair share of screen time in to be takei, starting with an early moment where takei sees a billboard for his former captains failed shit my. Watch fashion police episodes online season 4 2014. From the iconic role of sulu on star trek to howard stern and facebook. How george takei, jimmie walker, ray romano, bob newhart and. Shaman kings takei collaborates on garo animes character.
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