Television 29 April 2026

William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Verdict on Chris Pine Comes at a Crucial Star Trek Moment

William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Verdict on Chris Pine Comes at a Crucial Star Trek Moment

William Shatner’s past praise for Chris Pine’s portrayal of Captain Kirk resurfaced after a new SlashFilm article recapped his comments. Paramount is reportedly developing a new Star Trek film that would not include Pine’s Enterprise crew. Shatner has also publicly supported Paul Wesley, the current Kirk on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Pine’s future in the franchise remains uncertain.
April 29, 2026
Craig Ferguson’s ‘American On Purpose’ Gets CNN Premiere Date As America’s 250th Birthday Nears

Craig Ferguson’s ‘American On Purpose’ Gets CNN Premiere Date As America’s 250th Birthday Nears

CNN will debut “Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose” on May 30, a five-episode docuseries following Ferguson as he explores American identity ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The show airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT and streams the next day for CNN subscribers. Guests include Jay Leno, Tiffany Haddish, and Salman Rushdie. The series replaces “Have I Got News For You” in its time slot.
April 29, 2026