William "Bill" Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor, singer, author, producer, director, spokesman, and comedian. He became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T. Kirk, Captain of the USS Enterprise, in the Star Trek franchise. He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing Captain Kirk and being a part of Star Trek, and has co-written several novels set in the Star Trek universe. He has also written a series of science fiction novels called TekWar which was adapted for television.
The film explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews by William Shatner, Ben Folds, Margo Sappington, and Henry Rollins. Shatner plays a prominent role in the film and also acted as Executive Producer.
The film was made by Special Entertainment and Big Screen Entertainment Group in association with Shatner's Melis Productions.
The documentary had a very well received World Premiere at the Nashville Film Festival in April 2009, where it won the President's Impact Award. William Shatner attended and, to the delight of the audience, provided additional insights into his recording of "Has Been" and the ballet. Ben Folds and Margo Sappington were also in attendance. Variety magazine called the film "surprisingly revealing" and indieWire reviewed that "Shatner comes across as a true original."
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet clip with Ben Folds & Henry Rollins
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group & Special Entertainment in association with Melis Productions. Distributed by Big Screen Entertainment Group.
Executive Producers: William Shatner, Kimberley Kates
Producers: Dave Zappone, Chris Carley
published: 02 Sep 2008
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet EPIX Trailer
WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE on July 21st at 8pm on EPIX, a joint venture between Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and MGM.
SHATNERPALOOZA kicks off their 48-hour Shatner marathon with the world television premiere of William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet, an award winning EPIX Pictures original that takes an inside look at the staging of famed choreographer Margo Sappington's ballet set to the music and spoken word of Shatner's 2004 album, "Has Been." Shatner produced and stars in the documentary which includes appearances by composer Ben Folds and actor/musician Henry Rollins.
The film was made by Special Entertainment and Big Screen Entertainment Group in association with Shatner's Melis Productions.
SHATNERPALOOZA is a celebration of William Shatner's film and television work running on the EP...
published: 12 Jul 2011
Gonzo Ballet by William Shatner - Trailer
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner, Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group, Five Star Productions & Special Entertainment in association with Melis Productions.
published: 12 Aug 2024
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet clip
A clip from the film: High art meets pop culture in this Milwaukee-based documentary that follows the collaboration of William Shatner, Ben Folds, Margo Sappington and the Milwaukee Ballet. Directed by Patrick Buckley, Bobby Ciraldo, Kevin Layne, and Andrew Swant.
Look for it at the 2009 Milwaukee Film Festival!
Sept. 24 - Oct. 4
milwaukee-film.org
published: 02 Sep 2009
William Shatner's "Gonzo Ballet" Promo
published: 13 Jul 2011
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet Top # 12 Facts
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet Top # 12 Facts
published: 01 Nov 2015
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet
William Shatner responds to my question: "Would you ever return to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival?" April 17, 2010.
published: 23 Apr 2010
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet Press Conference
William Shatner speaks at Stratford Central Public School about his 2009 documentary.
published: 31 Oct 2009
Star Trek's William Shatner – Gonzo Ballet – 2009 Marbella Film Festival
The guest of honour's press conference on the Costa del Sol, Spain, and his arrival at the Marbella International Film Festival, where his movie William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet won the award for Best Documentary.
Topics include the album Has Been that he recorded with Ben Folds, his cover of Pulp's Common People, his unusual remedy for jetlag, his talent for comedy and his relationship with director JJ Abrams.
Recorded 1 October 2009. I uploaded the press conference to another YouTube account several days later, but those videos have been deleted in favour of this one.
Circus Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3509-circus-waltz
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group & Specia...
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group & Special Entertainment in association with Melis Productions. Distributed by Big Screen Entertainment Group.
Executive Producers: William Shatner, Kimberley Kates
Producers: Dave Zappone, Chris Carley
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group & Special Entertainment in association with Melis Productions. Distributed by Big Screen Entertainment Group.
Executive Producers: William Shatner, Kimberley Kates
Producers: Dave Zappone, Chris Carley
WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE on July 21st at 8pm on EPIX, a joint venture between Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and MGM.
SHATNERPALOOZA kicks off their 48-hour S...
WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE on July 21st at 8pm on EPIX, a joint venture between Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and MGM.
SHATNERPALOOZA kicks off their 48-hour Shatner marathon with the world television premiere of William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet, an award winning EPIX Pictures original that takes an inside look at the staging of famed choreographer Margo Sappington's ballet set to the music and spoken word of Shatner's 2004 album, "Has Been." Shatner produced and stars in the documentary which includes appearances by composer Ben Folds and actor/musician Henry Rollins.
The film was made by Special Entertainment and Big Screen Entertainment Group in association with Shatner's Melis Productions.
SHATNERPALOOZA is a celebration of William Shatner's film and television work running on the EPIX linear channel, EPIX SVOD service, and EpixHD.com from July 21 through July 30.
WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE on July 21st at 8pm on EPIX, a joint venture between Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and MGM.
SHATNERPALOOZA kicks off their 48-hour Shatner marathon with the world television premiere of William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet, an award winning EPIX Pictures original that takes an inside look at the staging of famed choreographer Margo Sappington's ballet set to the music and spoken word of Shatner's 2004 album, "Has Been." Shatner produced and stars in the documentary which includes appearances by composer Ben Folds and actor/musician Henry Rollins.
The film was made by Special Entertainment and Big Screen Entertainment Group in association with Shatner's Melis Productions.
SHATNERPALOOZA is a celebration of William Shatner's film and television work running on the EPIX linear channel, EPIX SVOD service, and EpixHD.com from July 21 through July 30.
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner, Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group, Five S...
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner, Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group, Five Star Productions & Special Entertainment in association with Melis Productions.
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner, Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group, Five Star Productions & Special Entertainment in association with Melis Productions.
A clip from the film: High art meets pop culture in this Milwaukee-based documentary that follows the collaboration of William Shatner, Ben Folds, Margo Sapping...
A clip from the film: High art meets pop culture in this Milwaukee-based documentary that follows the collaboration of William Shatner, Ben Folds, Margo Sappington and the Milwaukee Ballet. Directed by Patrick Buckley, Bobby Ciraldo, Kevin Layne, and Andrew Swant.
Look for it at the 2009 Milwaukee Film Festival!
Sept. 24 - Oct. 4
milwaukee-film.org
A clip from the film: High art meets pop culture in this Milwaukee-based documentary that follows the collaboration of William Shatner, Ben Folds, Margo Sappington and the Milwaukee Ballet. Directed by Patrick Buckley, Bobby Ciraldo, Kevin Layne, and Andrew Swant.
Look for it at the 2009 Milwaukee Film Festival!
Sept. 24 - Oct. 4
milwaukee-film.org
The guest of honour's press conference on the Costa del Sol, Spain, and his arrival at the Marbella International Film Festival, where his movie William Shatner...
The guest of honour's press conference on the Costa del Sol, Spain, and his arrival at the Marbella International Film Festival, where his movie William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet won the award for Best Documentary.
Topics include the album Has Been that he recorded with Ben Folds, his cover of Pulp's Common People, his unusual remedy for jetlag, his talent for comedy and his relationship with director JJ Abrams.
Recorded 1 October 2009. I uploaded the press conference to another YouTube account several days later, but those videos have been deleted in favour of this one.
Circus Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3509-circus-waltz
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The guest of honour's press conference on the Costa del Sol, Spain, and his arrival at the Marbella International Film Festival, where his movie William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet won the award for Best Documentary.
Topics include the album Has Been that he recorded with Ben Folds, his cover of Pulp's Common People, his unusual remedy for jetlag, his talent for comedy and his relationship with director JJ Abrams.
Recorded 1 October 2009. I uploaded the press conference to another YouTube account several days later, but those videos have been deleted in favour of this one.
Circus Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3509-circus-waltz
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group & Special Entertainment in association with Melis Productions. Distributed by Big Screen Entertainment Group.
Executive Producers: William Shatner, Kimberley Kates
Producers: Dave Zappone, Chris Carley
WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE on July 21st at 8pm on EPIX, a joint venture between Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and MGM.
SHATNERPALOOZA kicks off their 48-hour Shatner marathon with the world television premiere of William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet, an award winning EPIX Pictures original that takes an inside look at the staging of famed choreographer Margo Sappington's ballet set to the music and spoken word of Shatner's 2004 album, "Has Been." Shatner produced and stars in the documentary which includes appearances by composer Ben Folds and actor/musician Henry Rollins.
The film was made by Special Entertainment and Big Screen Entertainment Group in association with Shatner's Melis Productions.
SHATNERPALOOZA is a celebration of William Shatner's film and television work running on the EPIX linear channel, EPIX SVOD service, and EpixHD.com from July 21 through July 30.
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" William Shatner, Ben Folds and Henry Rollins from the upcoming documentary. Created by Big Screen Entertainment Group, Five Star Productions & Special Entertainment in association with Melis Productions.
A clip from the film: High art meets pop culture in this Milwaukee-based documentary that follows the collaboration of William Shatner, Ben Folds, Margo Sappington and the Milwaukee Ballet. Directed by Patrick Buckley, Bobby Ciraldo, Kevin Layne, and Andrew Swant.
Look for it at the 2009 Milwaukee Film Festival!
Sept. 24 - Oct. 4
milwaukee-film.org
The guest of honour's press conference on the Costa del Sol, Spain, and his arrival at the Marbella International Film Festival, where his movie William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet won the award for Best Documentary.
Topics include the album Has Been that he recorded with Ben Folds, his cover of Pulp's Common People, his unusual remedy for jetlag, his talent for comedy and his relationship with director JJ Abrams.
Recorded 1 October 2009. I uploaded the press conference to another YouTube account several days later, but those videos have been deleted in favour of this one.
Circus Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3509-circus-waltz
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
William "Bill" Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor, singer, author, producer, director, spokesman, and comedian. He became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T. Kirk, Captain of the USS Enterprise, in the Star Trek franchise. He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing Captain Kirk and being a part of Star Trek, and has co-written several novels set in the Star Trek universe. He has also written a series of science fiction novels called TekWar which was adapted for television.
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