Is Captain Kirk Ready to Return to Star Trek

The Calgary Sun has published an interesting interview with actor William Shatner, who says he has a concept which would see him return to the Star Trek franchise, but as a producer not an actor. He's just not ready to share it yet.

"For the last many years, I've been writing (Star Trek) books that were very successful. I had an idea that I thought would work if they gave it a shot," Shatner tells the Sun from his Los Angeles office.

A lot has been written lately about Trek's waning fortunes and its place in popular culture -- the last movie Nemesis bombed and the fifth series, Enterprise, is sputtering at nowhere near warp speed in the ratings. But Shatner, also a producer and businessman, is holding off jumping on-board.

"The problem is Paramount owns the rights to everything Star Trek, so even if it was a good idea, I still wouldn't own it. Why bother giving them a good idea when they're going to own it?"

Still Shatner -- who has been identified with his star-hopping alter ego for nearly four decades -- admits he and Paramount may still find a middle ground.

"It's just a beginning. Or they may very well resurrect it on their own."

The full interview is available at the source link above.