After a year-long romance, Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard) and his new partner, 25-year-old actress Lisa Dillon, have finally appeared together in public, according to recent entertainment reports. The couple, who met while performing together in the Henrik Ibsen play "The Master Builder," have been together since last October. However, given their considerable age gap of 39 years, they were wary of any adverse reaction from the public and chose to keep things quiet until they felt the time was right. This week, at the royal premiere of the Brit flick "Ladies in Lavender," the two finally walked the red carpet together. Stewart was previously married to Star Trek: The Next Generation producer Wendy Neuss.

Wil Wheaton to Speak at Macworld

Jobbing author and actor Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher), will be discussing his popular new book "Just a Geek" when he delivers a special feature presentation at next year's Macworld Conference & Expo. Wheaton will discuss his personal story, as well as the joys of Web design, HTML and blogging, as he describes in his critically-acclaimed book.

Macworld Conference & Expo runs January 10-14, 2005 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Wheaton's feature presentation, "Just a Geek," will take place on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. This ever-popular actor turned writer will also attend a book signing after his presentation.

In his newest book Wheaton shares his deeply personal and difficult journey to find himself, with stories that reveal an honesty and disarming humanity. Wheaton reveals that despite his claims to fame, he was just a geek at heart. Wheaton also recently launched an incredibly successful Web site, wilwheaton.net, which is written and maintained by Wheaton himself. Wheaton learned HTML, designed the site and regularly provides commentary and insight in the form of a blog.

"This will be a unique feature presentation about Wil Wheaton's pursuit of happiness as he went on an extended break from acting to become a writer," said Paul Kent, conference chair. "Technology-savvy audiences around the country have been touched by Wil's personal story - that of the "nerd-everyman," searching for meaning and a creative outlet through the use of innovative technology. The presentation will be engaging, witty, and pleasantly self-deprecating, and it will help us embrace the geek in all of us."

For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.macworldexpo.com. More information about Wil Wheaton can be found at wilwheaton.net.

Jason Alexander Says "Let Bob Do It"

Popular television star Jason Alexander (Kurros in "Think Tank"), immortalized as George Costanza in Seinfeld, returns to TV as a director and executive producer on the high concept Nick at Night show "Let Bob Do It," according to a recent Variety report.

Described as a "hybrid comedy," the show combines a scripted behind-the-scenes look at the crew of an actual reality show called "Let Bob Do It." The reality show within a reality show would involve having the titular Bob take on various tasks as requested by audience members.

Casting is underway for the main characters, including Bob, his girlfriend and the faux crew.

Alexander is also appearing on the CBS comedy "Listen Up," which premiered last week.

John Fleck Joins "A Perfect Wedding"

John Fleck, known to Trek fans as Silik on Star Trek: Enterprise, is appearing in the play "A Perfect Wedding" at the new Kirk Douglas Theater in Culver City, California. The play, a world premiere from playwright Charles Mee, also marks the opening of the new theater, a venue dedicated to original and experimental works. (Fleck has a reputation for starring in alternative theater.) The play runs until November 28.

Spiner Gives Enterprise a Boost

Brent Spiner, guesting for a three-episode arc on Star Trek: Enterprise as Dr. Arik Soong, has helped give the ratings of the show a nice boost. Part two of the trilogy, "Cold Station 12" has garnered the best ratings so far this year. Among men aged 25-54, the show's Friday night slot is number one. Overall, the show is up 68% in total viewers from the same night last year.