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CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Paul Wesley talks honoring William Shatner without imitation in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"
Actor Paul Wesley said he made a conscious decision to develop his own interpretation of James T. Kirk rather than imitate William Shatner's iconic portrayal when he joined "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" as the younger version of the legendary captain. "I watched, I rewatched every episode of T.O.S. prior to getting onset," Wesley said Tuesday. "I made a conscious decision. I thought about should I imitate or try to emulate William Shatner in any way. I thought, god, he did such an amazing job. He was so iconic, why not do my own spin?" Wesley plays Lt. Kirk in the Paramount Plus series, portraying the character before his promotion to captain of the USS Enterprise. He said he approached the role by considering Kirk's earlier development. "This is pre-captain so maybe he is still sort of figuring it out," Wesley explained. The actor received Shatner's blessing before taking on the role. Wesley said Shatner tweeted him: "Take care of my crew and my ship." "It was such a beautiful moment for me," Wesley said of the endorsement. Wesley described "Star Trek" as one of his favorite projects. "What I love about this show, first of all, it is incredibly optimistic and it is sort of an escapist playground," he said. "We get to watch this imaginative world filled with hope and positivity, inclusivity." He said that each episode presents different challenges for actors. "Every episode is its own movie. You get to play a different character in a weird way or experience a different world in every episode. So as an actor it is thrilling." Season three of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is currently streaming on Paramount+.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
The best sunglasses for men and women: 20 favourites for every budget – and how to pick the perfect pair
Trying to find the right sunglasses can be overwhelming – after all, they'll be on your face for the rest of this summer and hopefully several of the next. They take centre-stage, and as such, can be a daunting thing to shop for. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But their main character energy is also part of the fun. Like a headline or a book cover, they set out an intention. More importantly, they also protect your eyes. The right pair will marry practicality with aesthetics. For this guide, I scoured the market high and low, and spoke to friends with different needs, styles, budgets and face shapes (read the guidance below for more on choosing the right pair for your face shape) to find the best sunglasses for men and women. Having lost or broken all my existing pairs, I also went on an odyssey for the perfect replacement. Having found them, I then lost them in less than a fortnight, while rinsing sand off a child's bum in the Portuguese sea. Might I suggest that whichever sunglasses you choose, you add a chain? Oliver Bonas Sea pink round preppy sunglasses 'Super light on the face' is how one friend describes this pair, so they're a good option if you dislike the feel of a heavy frame. They look more expensive than they are, too. Cos oversized square-frame aviators If fashion pied piper Phoebe Philo is doing supersized frames – and she is, super super supersized – it tells you that you won't look like you're stuck in 2002, other than perhaps ironically. This pair from Cos works a charm. Mulberry Edie sunglasses OK, they will cost you a pretty penny, but they'll also instil oomph every time you wear them. They're more sustainably conscious than most other sunnies, too: the square frames are made from biodegradable and recyclable cellulose acetate, and the bio-nylon lenses are also biodegradable. The black is sold out, but it's a blessing in disguise because they have way more character in chalk. Free People oversized aviators Aviators are popular, but they can go horribly wrong. Even the classic Ray-Ban version can easily stray into Top Gun cosplay. But this oversized pair stays on the right side of the USS Enterprise. The sheer scale of them feels right for now, and they come in several great colours – chocolate print, caramel, leopard, lime – and plenty of not-so-great ones too. Brain Dead Tani post-modern primitive eye protection People rave about Brain Dead, and I can see why. The brand makes quality sunglasses that are fun without being wacky, with this pair a case in point. The frames are handmade from cellulose acetate and are pleasingly sturdy. Oakley Fives squared Wraparound styles are good if you like to be more active than horizontal in the sun. They're also good for emulating Princess Anne, if that's what you're into – she is partial to an Oakley. But be warned, like accidental style icon Anne, you might become inadvertently cool in the eyes of gen Z. Mango thin-frame sunglasses These are understatedly lovely, just the sunnies you might expect to have seen on Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, whose impeccable 90s style you can expect to hear a lot more about soon. Le Specs Lost Legacy Le Specs makes lust-worthy sunglasses that feel current but classic. If you're entering your Supersonic era, or never left it, this pair is perfect. Jimmy Fairly Willow These rectangular frames are a great all-rounder. The tortoiseshell is versatile, and there's a range of different lens colours available. Opt for polarised if you want to diminish glare. & Other Stories angular cat-eyes Cat-eyes are classic – but angular cat-eyes have edge. In green, they feel quite Iris Apfel; in black, a 2025 take on Audrey Hepburn; but the brown are my favourite. John Lewis round polarised category I have a theory that men just want sunglasses that don't make them look silly. This pair, with polarised lenses, is a very safe bet and will suit almost any occasion or outfit. Sign up to The Filter Get the best shopping advice from the Filter team straight to your inbox. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. after newsletter promotion Ray-Ban x A$AP Rocky Wayfarer puffer If my theory above is wrong, then consider this pair my apology. The sunglasses version of a puffer, these are very daft. But if you relish daft, these might be the best thing to happen to your face in years. Just don't go for the black or white – sunglasses this silly shouldn't pretend to be sensible. M&S Collection D-frames The green adds interest to this bread-and-butter pair of sunglasses, which come with polarised lenses. Perfect for jazzing up a suit, heading out to buy milk, and everything in between. Ace & Tate Oshin A classic wayfarer shape given some drama. Made from bio acetate, these frames are lovely in cinnamon, and fiesta is also a bit of fun. Ace & Tate sunglasses are well made and feel it. They also meet CE and UKCA UV protection standards. Decathlon hiking sunglasses I wanted to include a pair for those who think spending more than a tenner on sunnies is a waste. This pair is inadvertently very 2025. Great for a hike or a festival. Finlay Audley If you're after tradition with a twist, this might be the pair for you. While the frames are based on a classic panto shape, the geometrical edge adds interest. The toasted chestnut and turtle colourways are particularly smart. Cubitts Boudica If you want your eye candy to pop, consider these Boudicas, named after the British warrior queen. They'd be perfect worn with a seersucker suit to a wedding or just every day, anywhere, if you're bold enough. The quartz colour is the one that really shines. Asos square sunglasses If these sunglasses came with a tagline, it would read: 'You can't argue with us.' Provided your face shape agrees (see below for more guidance), they're a nice, entirely inoffensive pair of sunglasses with a price to match. A Society Jacky Havana The amber-brown tortoiseshell of the frames really sets this pair of otherwise unassuming sunglasses apart. Somehow, the cosy glow they provide makes them the perfect sunnies to wear straight through from summer to the season of mist and low sun. Izipizi Sun #M light tortoise Everyone I know seems to currently have an Izipizi pair of sunglasses plastered on their faces. And I know why: they're the perfect sunglasses for those who are style- but also budget-conscious. The brand makes simple but effective frames in fun colours – these are particularly lovely in honey yellow. When it comes to finding the right sunglasses, face shape is important. 'For a square face, we'd say to go for an oval or a softly rounded frame with soft edges,' says Katie Jennings, senior brand and PR manager at Jimmy Fairly. 'Choose a frame that's slightly narrower than your face.' For rounded faces, Jennings suggests 'slim frames with pronounced angles, such as the cat-eye, to elongate and add definition'. And 'if you've got more of a triangular or pear face, we'd recommend oversized square or round frames – bigger frame choices to balance out your features'. For oval faces, 'most frames work really well', although 'rectangular frames or rounded frames will add softness', while 'more rectangular [ones] have a more confident look'. Features are important, too. Jennings has a general rule: if you have softer features, you should generally pick a more angular shape, and vice versa. 'You basically choose glasses of the opposite shape.' Perhaps it is why for people like me and John Lennon, of the pointy nose gang, round styles work better. Helpfully, many sunglasses brands offer their own guides online, such as this one from Izipizi. But there is no better way to tell than by putting them on your face for real. So if you can, always try before you buy. Ellie Violet Bramley is a writer who has been delving into style and what it means for nearly a decade – mostly for the Guardian's fashion desk
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Role Did Tom Troupe Play in Star Trek?
Wondering what role Tom Troupe played in Star Trek: The Original Series? As Troupe, the legendary actor, left for his heavenly abode, fans are recalling the character he played. The series focuses on Captain James Kirk and his team's journey to explore space and protect the United Federation of Planets. Here is everything you need to know about Troupe's character in the science fiction series. Tom Troupe's role in Star Trek: The Original Series explained Tom Troupe played the role of Lieutenant Harold in Star Trek: The Original Series. Lieutenant Harold was a male Human Starfleet officer in the mid-23rd century. He is known for working as a communications officer under the command of Commodore Travers. He had served at the Earth observation outpost on Cestus III in 2267. Harold's name was not shown on the screen but was revealed in the final draft script and dropped in the end credits. The series showcased Harold facing a Gorn attack that ended up destroying the outpost. For the unversed, Gorn was a walking reptile species from the Beta Quadrant. Following the attack, Harold tried to get things under control by communicating with the attacking ship. He requested the attackers to back off as there were children and women, but his efforts weren't paid off. The next day, Harold was found in a serious condition by a landing party from the USS Enterprise. Doctor Leonard McCoy realized that Harold's condition was critical, from shock to internal injuries. Later, the Gorn ended up attacking the landing party, and they decided to escape. Additionally, the doctor, Lang, and Kelowitz tried to protect Harold from the ambush. Soon, McCoy realized that Harold had only half an hour to survive. Further, things finally came under control, and Harold was teleported along with the landing party. Later, the team decided to treat his injuries in the Sickbay. After he became stable, he made an important revelation to McCoy, Spock, and Kirk. He told them about the events at the outpost and how it had never sent a signal to the Enterprise. Tom Troupe, who played the iconic role, died on Sunday morning at the age of 97. Solve the daily Crossword
Toronto Star
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
A ‘Star Trek' spinoff and outtakes from fabled folk artist Nick Drake: what we're obsessed with this week
TV: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' I'm as sick of endless IP retreads as the next person, but this is the most worthy of the recent 'Star Trek' spinoffs, and the one that most approximates the 1960s original in its capacity for both fun and substance. Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and the crew of the USS Enterprise returned to Paramount Plus this week to battle the Gorn and other adversaries with generous helpings of humour and heart. Since the series is shot in the GTA, you can entertain yourself by picking out the Canadian co-stars, like Rong Fu and Melanie Scrofano. — Debra Yeo
Geek Girl Authority
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season Premiere Recap: (S03E01) Hegemony, Part II
The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise has unfinished business with the Gorn. The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 premiere episode, 'Hegemony, Part II,' has a teleplay written by Davy Perez from a story by Henry Alonso Myers and Perez and directed by Chris Fisher. RELATED: Read our recap of the previous Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode, 'Hegemony' Near Parnassus Beta, the Enterprise is at red alert. It's being attacked by Gorn fighters. The bridge crew looks to Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) for orders. Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) notes that Admiral April (Adrian Holmes) has ordered retreat. But Pike says they weren't given a timetable. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Photo Credit: Marni Grossman/Paramount+ Pike asks for ideas. Spock (Ethan Peck) suggests diversionary tactics. Jenna Mitchell (Rong Fu) suggests venting the nacelles to make a cloud. Una Chin-Riley (Rebecca Romijn) suggests jamming Gorn communications, preventing coordination. Pike accepts this final idea. Uhura modulates the deflector array to emit a spectrum in order to confuse the Gorn. To beam aboard the Gorn vessel and save the rest of the crew, they'll need to hack transporter codes. But there's no time. Una suggests they retreat and rescue. But how do they track the specific Gorn vessel carrying their crew? Spock posits using a rare element that they could track. Mitchell suggests tagging the Gorn ship with a dud torpedo containing the element. However, they must penetrate the Gorn's defensive systems in order to achieve this. Uhura points out that energy shields function via harmonics. By finding the correct frequency, they can ram the ship. Thus, the Enterprise rams the Gorn ship. Pike orders the torpedoes to be fired. Then the ship warps away. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 'Hegemony, Part II' The Enterprise arrives at the rendezvous. April beams aboard to debrief. In sick bay, Christine Chapel (Jess Bush) prepares a Gorn-impregnated Marie Batel (Melanie Scrofano) to be cryogenically frozen. Batel reiterates that if it comes down to her or the crew, Chapel should take her out. Chapel assures her that stasis will prevent this. Batel is sedated, with the promise of waking up Gorn-free. But soon, alarms sound. Batel's body rejects the serum. Chapel contacts the bridge. She says Batel is allergic to cryo-serum and cannot be put in stasis. Chapel laments the absence of Joseph M'Benga (Babs Olusanmokun). Spock volunteers to assist with Batel. In the Observation Lounge, April informs Pike that the Federation fleet has standby orders. April says the Gorn are outside Federation jurisdiction. They can't afford to send ships in while still recovering from the Klingon war. RELATED: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: 5 Books for Gorn Expertise Pike says the Hegemony will continue to encroach on Federation territory if they aren't stopped. April says he heard about the landing party. He asks after Batel. April says Pike's official orders are to monitor the demarcation line for encroachment. However, unofficially, April tells Pike to punch back and prove they aren't prey. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds In engineering, Pelia (Carol Kane) asks Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott (Martin Quinn) about his device. Scotty explains: it tricks the Gorn into thinking a ship is theirs. But Scotty doesn't exactly understand how it works. Pelia chides him for not writing it down. Pike enters and asks how soon it can be working. Pelia assures him that it'll be running before they cross the Hegemony line. Escape From the Sac Aboard the Gorn ship, bodies are held inside glowing sacs. La'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong) is having flashbacks to her brother's death. She awakens and fights her way free. She surveys the sacs and sees crew members inside them. After calming herself, she starts by freeing M'Benga. He frees Sam Kirk (Dan Jeannotte). Meanwhile, La'an frees Erica Ortegas (Melissa Navia). Part of Ortegas' right hand and arm has been digested. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Ortegas begins panicking. La'an calms her before M'Benga issues treatment. He assures her they can fix it on the Enterprise . Inside other sacs, people have been fully digested. They ponder freeing the others trapped in sacs. La'an continues to struggle with flashbacks. However, M'Benga brings her back. RELATED: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – You're Invited to the Captain's Table Sam notes that there are evacuation piles below the sacs: whatever the ship can't process. From one of these, he pulls a weapon out. La'an says she wants to rescue all of the surviving colonists. Even if they have to shoot their way out. Aboard the Enterprise , Scotty continues to work on the 'cloaking' device. Pelia rushes towards him in a panic. Panicking as well, Scotty makes several adjustments to the device. It's working! Pike calls for an update. Scotty realizes Pelia was feigning panic. Scotty is bitter about Pelia's tactic. But Pelia says she knows Scotty and knew the strategy would prove successful. However, it's clear that Scotty is still struggling with the loss of the U.S.S. Stardiver . Across the Demarcation Line The Enterprise approaches the demarcation line. Pike orders them to activate Scotty's device. Realizing it's a modified EM pulse emitter, Uhura says it makes sense. The Gorn's evolution has moved beyond using optical data. They use 'biometrics, heat and EM signatures.' Gorn Hunter ships approach the Enterprise . Thanks to the device, they harmlessly pass. The ships return to an uncharted binary system with unique stellar activity. The radiation in the system will prevent the use of all but impulse power, and eventually, will prove too much for the shields. Nevertheless, Pike orders them there. RELATED: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Pays Homage to Alien Franchise Spock and Chapel determine that Batel's body and the Gorn hatchlings are relying on each other. But all of their simulations result in 100 percent fatality. Spock suggests using an Orion street drug for treatment. Then he apologizes for how things went before Chapel left. She accepts his apology. Spock says the thought of losing her left him untethered. Chapel says things have gotten complicated, and she's 'not good at complicated.' She says she's still going to spend three months studying under Korby. They can check in on her return. The simulation once again finds 100 percent fatality. Spock observes Batel's human DNA can't handle it. Chapel proposes using Una's Illyrian blood. Although against regulation, it could save Batel's life. Chapel begins the simulation. Meanwhile, the away team plans to escape with the Gorn transporter codes. This will require stealing a Gorn ship. Ortegas is sure she can fly it. But before they can begin, the sound of snarling Gorn reaches them. RELATED: Star Trek : Worst First Contacts The Radiation Zone On the Enterprise , Una and Uhura have gone over all their Gorn intel. In the observation lounge, they share conclusions with Pike. They have determined there is a relationship between coronal mass ejections and the Gorn. Pike says they already know that it can set off a frenzy. But Gorn inactivity follows certain stellar activity as well. Hibernation is triggered by unique solar phenomena. The team has identified this phenomenon. They have also identified the stellar activity that precedes frenzies. And a long cycle of Gorn activity is about to begin. Mitchell informs them they'll soon be dropping out of warp. Uhura leaves. Una approaches Pike. She tells him she trusts Spock and Chapel with her blood. And because the mission is off-the-record, there's nothing to report. She urges Pike to be hopeful. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: Number One Elsewhere, the simulation gives Batel her highest chance of survival yet: 86 percent. Chapel says they should continue. Soon, the Enterprise arrives at the edge of the radiation zone. Mitchell refuses to leave her station until they get everyone back. Sensors locate the Gorn ship. But the ship is deep in the radiation zone. On the viewscreen, the ship seems poised to travel directly into one of the stars. It turns off the power and seemingly vanishes. Pike orders power to the shields. They're following the ship into the radiation zone. In medical, Batel is coding. Something has accelerated the Gorn's growth. Spock says a 14 percent chance of survival is better than certain death. Quarantine Mode The radiation complicates the pursuit. The gravity wells of the stars do most of the work. Because of the bending light, which prevents seeing what happens after they pass through. Pike wonders if this is the Gorn homeworld. Myriad Gorn ships appear. They head towards Starfleet. Uhura sends a warning but can't confirm receipt. Una suggests dropping a long-range comm buoy. They must stop the invasion. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds In medical, Batel's condition worsens. Engaging quarantine mode, Spock and Chapel prepare for surgery. They inject Batel with the experimental serum. On the bridge, Uhura informs Pike that the Gorn are jamming their signal. The Gorn will reach the Federation before their warning does. Pike considers shooting. Una says the ship can't hold up against an armada. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: Chief Engineer Pelia Pike summons Pelia. He recalls Una and Uhura's conclusion about the cycle that would put the Gorn to sleep. They must create a stellar flare. Pelia and Scotty arrive on the bridge. The latter informs Pike that creating a flare is impossible. Pike says they'll become the flare themselves. Scotty analyzes this strategy. Pelia says it's possible. By modifying deflector shields, they can magnetize the hull and gather stellar material. It's terrible odds, but Pike says they'll 'turn it off before [they] blow up.' In medical, Chapel prepares to make an incision. But Spock stops her. He suggests they're looking at it from the wrong perspective. He proposes they treat the Gorn instead of Batel, feeding them and causing reabsorption. Chapel agrees. Ship Jacking Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Aboard the Gorn vessel, the away team heads towards the shuttles. La'an locates an interface. This leads to more flashbacks to her brother's death. M'Benga brings her back down. La'an gets the information that they need to save the colonists. They're interrupted by the approach of many Gorn soldiers. A firefight commences. La'an orders them to get to the ship. A Gorn lifts Ortegas, but La'an kills it. On the Enterprise , Una says shutting down the EM device will cause the Gorn to attack them. Pike says this is desirable. They begin pulling solar energy to the ship. Meanwhile, the away team continues to flee. They arrive at the ship they plan to steal. Ortegas is injured and in pain, but demands she be put in the pilot seat. RELATED: Star Trek War Journal: 8 Trek Episodes About War Ortegas takes off. Other Gorn fighters pursue them. Ortegas' blood spills onto the ship's controls. Meanwhile, beta particles and gamma rays cover the Enterprise . The Gorn fighters are on an intercept course. Uhura receives the signal from La'an. She sends the transport codes and tells them to beam the Parnassians out. The Enterprise 's hull integrity approaches critical failure. The Gorn ships vanish. Pike orders the deflector shields turned off. The Gorn have gone home. La'an and the others are heading back to the Enterprise . Our crew rescues the Parnassians. But have they just pushed the problem to someone else? She Flies the Ship After losing so much blood, Ortegas collapses on the ship's controls. The rest of the away team surrounds her. 'I fly the ship,' Ortegas declares. Then, the away team is beamed back to the Enterprise . In medical, Spock and Chapel have completed Batel's procedure. Chapel kisses Spock and thanks him for his assistance. Spock says, 'You're welcome,' and begins to walk away. But before he does so, he turns back to look at Chapel once more. Pike arrives to check on Batel. Spock is gone. RELATED: Read our Star Trek: Strange New Worlds recaps Una reports Ortegas is critical but stable. Pike orders a course for Earth. In medical, he approaches Batel. She remains unconscious. Pike tells his late father that he wins. He sits beside Batel and begins to pray. Batel awakens. A tearful Pike relates what's happened. He tells her he really doesn't want to lose her. Batel says she's still there. The Enterprise leaves the binary star system. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds streams on Paramount+ on Thursdays. Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: ERICA ORTEGAS Avery Kaplan (she/her) is the author of several books and the Features Editor at Comics Beat. With her spouse Ollie Kaplan, Avery co-authored the middle school textbook on intersectionality Double Challenge: Being LGBTQ and a Minority. She was honored to serve as a judge for the 2021 - 2024 Cartoonist Studio Prize Awards and the 2021 Prism Awards. She lives in the mountains of Southern California with her partner and a pile of cats, and her favorite place to visit is the cemetery. You can also find her writing on Comics Bookcase, the Gutter Review, Shelfdust, the Mary Sue, in the Comics Courier and in many issues of PanelxPanel, and in the margins of the books in her personal library.
