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Friday Jun 14 | WKRN

George Takei uses a ghostwriter on Facebook

With about 4.2 million "likes," George Takei is one of the most popular celebrities who maintains a Facebook account .

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Related Topix: Startups, Facebook

Friday Jun 14 | Denver Westword

Rick Polito, sometime George Takei joke writer, finds that Internet fame doesn't always pay

Star Trek icon George Takei recently changed the profile photo on his hilarious, ultra-popular Facebook page to the image seen here -- a pic alongside a button reading, "It's OK to be fake!" Why? Because Boulder-based writer Rick Polito, author of the world's funniest one-line movie synopsis, casually mentioned that he's been paid for writing some ... (more)

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Related Topix: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Cleveland.com

Geoge Takei uses ghost writer; IBM plans layoffs; girl gets lung transplant; more: What's...

A ghost writer has apologized to George Takei after revealing in an interview that he gets paid $10 per post to write jokes for Takei's popular Twitter account.

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Bradford Today

George Takei Facebook Ghost Writer Apologizes for Revealing That Star Trek Icon Doesn't Post ...

In light of the stricken response when fans found out that George Takei ?wasn't steering his Facebook ship all by himself, Rick Polito apparently figured that he owed Mr. Sulu an... Pennsylvania Facts - PA is the Keystone State.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

UPI

George Takei's Facebook ghost writer feels guilty about letting the secret out

George Takei, best known for playing Zulu on "Star Trek," has experienced a career resurgence thanks to his outspoken advocacy of gay rights and his hilarious, timely Facebook posts .

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Takei talks 'Allegiance' in NYC

George Takei talked about how the Old Globe Theatre-launched musical "Allegiance" figures into his spirit of advocacy as he accepted an award at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York on Monday night.

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Science Fiction TV, Entertainment, Television, San Diego, CA, Elaine Stritch, Theater, Arts, Musical Theater

New York Magazine

George Takei Fears NSA Spying Will Lead to Something Much Worse

George Takei is hardly the only American concerned about the NSA's massive surveillance programs.

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FishBowl

George Takei's Beloved Facebook Status Takes Temporary Hit

Wired reporter Ryan Tate has a solid recap of the Facebook mini-scandal involving George Takei .

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Related Topix: Startups, Facebook

Fri Jun 07, 2013

Wired

George Fakei?! Takei Says That's Not Always Him on Facebook

In a week dominated by news that the National Security Agency was intercepting Americans' emails and phone records en masse , some of George Takei's 4 million devoted Facebook followers had more important things to worry about: unexpected evidence that the former Star Trek star hires ghost-posters.

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Related Topix: Startups, Facebook, Blog News

Tue Jun 04, 2013

DreadCentrol.com

Lost Girl Season 4 Begins Production in Toronto; First Guest Stars Announced

Supernatural drama series "Lost Girl" has begun production on its fourth season in Toronto.

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Related Topix: Lost Girl, Entertainment, Television, Anna Silk, Ksenia Solo, Kris Holden-Ried, Zoie Palmer

Mon Jun 03, 2013

Forbes.com

George Takei On America's Tragic Past And Bright Future

Imagine, being five years old, waking up one morning to see two solider with bayonets at your front door, forcing your family out of the only home you've ever known.

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Science Fiction TV, Entertainment, Television, Prison, Asian-American, Japanese-American

CBC News

WSO season has trip to Carnegie Hall, George Takei visit

To be invited by Carnegie Hall - well it's like if the Jets would get to the Stanley Cup - that kind of feel.

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Related Topix: Symphony, Arts, Classical, Toscanini, North America, Canada, World News,

Sat Jun 01, 2013

Examiner.com

TV stars mingle with fans at Denver Comic Con

In 2012, Denver Comic Con was a massive success in its first year. Starting Friday May 31st, the second annual Denver Comic Con has been in full swing at the Colorado Convention Center.

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Science Fiction TV, Entertainment, Television, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Wil Wheaton, Drama

Examiner.com

Takei's Facebook blast against Confederate flag causes online firestorm

A post on the Facebook page of Star Trek: The Original Series alum George Takei has raised an online firestorm.

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Related Topix: Social Software, Star Trek, Science Fiction TV, Entertainment, Television, The Dukes of Hazzard, Comedy, Drama

Northwest Asian Weekly

Takei says Cho good choice for 'Star Trek'

Portraying USS Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the latest "Star Trek" movie comes with big shoes to fill, but the man who played the part in the TV series and six films has given his blessing.

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Science Fiction TV, Entertainment, Television, John Cho

Thu May 30, 2013

Denver Post

Denver Comic Con readies to open Friday afternoon

Dave Worley of Scenographics works on the newsroom of The Daily Planet, made famous by Lois Lane and Clark Kent of Superman, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver on Thursday, May 30, 2013 as they prepare for the opening of Denver Comic Con on the 31st.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Star Trek, Science Fiction TV, Entertainment, Television

Tue May 28, 2013

Denver Westword

William Shatner on Denver Comic Con and saying yes to all the right opportunities

In true Captain James T. Kirk style , William Shatner has come through to save the day once again -- taking the place of Denver Comic Con's original guest of honor, Stan Lee.

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Science Fiction TV, Entertainment, Television, Celebrities, Pop/Rock, William Shatner

Mon May 27, 2013

TwinCities

Takei says Cho is a good choice for latest 'Star Trek'

The actor portraying USS Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the latest "Star Trek" movie faces a big challenge, but the man who played the part in the TV series and six films has given his blessing to the actor currently playing the role.

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Science Fiction TV, Entertainment, Television, Star Trek Into Darkness, John Cho, Movies

Fri May 24, 2013

CNET News.com

George Takei wins at Amazon reviews, too

Amusing Amazon reviews are an art form. They are delicate flowers of funny that need to be carefully nurtured in order to strike the right balance between absurdity, plausibility, and humor.

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Bellingham Herald

Takei says Cho good choice for latest 'Star Trek'

Even though George Takei - whose portrayal of Sulu made him a science fiction legend - said he had not yet had time to catch recently released "Star Trek Into Darkness" due to his busy schedule, he feels John Cho is the "ideal choice" to carry on Sulu's legacy due to the actor's "charm, intelligence, dash and sharpness." "When J.J. Abrams first ... (more)

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Science Fiction TV, Entertainment, Television, Star Trek Into Darkness, John Cho