[Video] Pharrell Interviews Leonard Nimoy for ARTST TLK
Pharrell Williams returns for another episode of his interview series ARTST TLK featuring actor, director, poet and photographer Leonard Nimoy. The two sit down and talk about a variety of topics such has how the character Spock was created, how the character evolved, and the trouble Nimoy had taking on the role. We also learn the background story of the now iconic Vulcan salute. Another topic that was brought up was Nimoy's love for photography, and the interview shined light on some of the great photography projects he's created. Looking at Pharrell's body of work, it's apparent that he has been inspired by Nimoy, and by watching the interview you get some insight into how much he's gone through in his career.
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Joe Cornish not directing next Star Trek film
It appears that an early rumor involving Attack the Block director Joe Cornish being tapped to direct the next Star Trek film has been refuted. While he was rumored to be in early negotiations with Paramount to take over the role vacated by upcoming Star Wars director J.J. Abrams, it appears that Cornish won't be involved with the film. This comes after Abrams gave Cornish a blessing.
There are currently no reasons why Cornish isn't considered anymore, but he's still a busy man in Hollywood, currently co-writing the Ant-Man film with co-writer/director Edgar Wright (The World's End). In June 2012, he signed on to direct the film adaptation of Neal Stephenson's novel, Snow Crash, so that could be the next project he takes on. Whatever the case may be, his directorial debut, Attack the Block, was one of my favorite films of 2011, in which he showed a keen eye for sci-fi and comedy. Star Trek 3 would have been the perfect avenue for his talents, but at least for now, that seems like nothing more than a far-off dream.
[via /Film]