William Shatner ("James T. Kirk") was honored with an award of excellence at the Alliance of Canadian Television and Radio Artists' (ACTRA) 60th anniversary celebration, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "We are thrilled to recognize William Shatner's illustrious career and 50-year contribution to the film and television industry," said Matt Holland, president of ACTRA's Montreal branch.

Stewart Appointed Chancellor

Patrick Stewart ("Jean-Luc Picard") was recently appointed chancellor of Huddersfield University, according to ic Huddersfield. Stewart sent a thank you message from New York, where he is currently starring in Harold Pinter's "The Caretaker." "I have assured the vice-chancellor and the council that in accepting this distinction it is my intention to play as full a part in the life and work of this university as my work as an actor will permit," he said. "I promise you, I will not be an absentee chancellor." Stewart replaces Sir Ernest Hall, chancellor for the last seven years.

Murphy Shines in "Wonderful Town"

Donna Murphy ("Anij") is winning rave reviews for her work in "Wonderful Town," a revival of the 1953 musical focusing on two sisters from Ohio who move to New York City. The Hollywood Reporter's Frank Scheck notes that the play features "a knockout turn from Donna Murphy that beautifully recaptures the glory days of the American musical." Variety's Charles Isherwood also has kind words for Murphy. He writes, "Donna Murphy knocks one out of the park in 'Wonderful Town,' giving a performance of such sustained wit, buoyancy and charm that she seems to blow any dust off the pages of this 50-year-old musical with the first breath from her petite frame." "Wonderful Town" is running at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway.

Hardy Sets Standard

Tom Hardy ("Shinzon") was named Best Newcomer by the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, which are presented annually for excellence in British theatre. Hardy was recognized for two roles, one in the Royal Court's production "Blood," the other in the Hampstead Theatre's "In Arabia We'll Be Kings."

Pomers: Hollywood Whiz Kid

Scarlett Pomers ("Naomi Wildman") was recently recognized in The Hollywood Reporter's Showbiz Kids Special Issue. The high school freshman graduated from Star Trek: Voyager to play Reba McEntire's daughter on the WB series Reba. In the article, Pomers speaks fondly of her Voyager days: "I was the only kid on the ship, half alien, half human, and had these little horns on my forehead. I used to go to a lot of conventions. The fans are so sweet, just the nicest people." Pomers also reveals that one of her next projects is strictly musical: she is recording a demo for an album. "I play guitar and drums, and I write all my songs. I know that kids will relate to it," she says.

Sensor Sweep

It's always a pleasure to see Trek alums in new roles. This week, fans can catch Neal McDonough ("Lieutenant Hawk") in "Timeline," the sci-fi thriller based on Michael Crichton's novel. Also opening this week is "The Haunted Mansion," starring Eddie Murphy and featuring a turn by Wallace Shawn ("Zek") as "Ezra." And tune in to the Disney Channel on Friday, November 28 to catch the animated "Kim Possible: A Stitch in Time," which features the voices of Michael Dorn ("Worf") and Andrea Martin ("Ishka"). Also, Variety reports that Steven Weber ("Colonel Day") is set to star in the midseason drama The D.A. on ABC. Finally, Kristanna Loken ("Malia") has been cast in the mythic tale "The Ring," a production inspired by Richard Wagner's opera "The Ring Cycle" and J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," according to Variety. Loken will play Brunhild, daughter of the god Odin.