The original Captain Kirk will be firmly planted on planet Earth next weekend when William Shatner visits Naperville and Woodridge.
Shatner will beam himself live and in person into Hollywood Palms, 352 S. Route 59, to host the new "Star Trek into Darkness" movie as well as 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.
The one and only Shatner announced the news Thursday night on Twitter and was retweeted more than 100 times.
"I'm hosting Star Trek Into Darkness & Star Trek II:TWOK at the Hollywood Palms and Blvd Cinemas in Naperville & Woodridge, IL next weekend," Shatner tweeted.
The captain will also make appearances at Hollywood Blvd in Woodridge from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 24 as well as from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 26.
Hollywood Palms Cinema will announce more information about Shatner's appearances in the coming days, according to its website.
Star Trek Showtimes:
Hollywood Blvd, Woodridge – Friday, May 24
Star Trek into Darkness (2D): 4:45, 7:15, 9:45
Star Trek into Darkness (3D): 5:30, 8:00, 10:30
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: 6:15, 8:45
Appearance Times: 4pm - 10pm
(Click here to visit the Hollywood Blvd website)
Hollywood Palms, Naperville – Saturday, May 25
Star Trek into Darkness (2D): NOON, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00
Star Trek into Darkness (3D): 11:30, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: 11:30AM, 10:00PM
Appearance Times: 1pm - 9pm
(Click here to purchase tickets)
Hollywood Blvd, Woodridge – Sunday, May 26
Star Trek into Darkness (2D): NOON, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Star Trek into Darkness (3D): 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: 1:30, 4:00, 6:30
Appearance Times: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.