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The original actors who played Spock's (Leonard Nimoy) parents, Ambassador Sarek (Mark Lenard) and Amanda Grayson (Jane Wyatt), only appeared together once in Star Trek: The Original Series and didn't share the screen again. Sarek was the Vulcan Ambassador to the United Federation of Planets, a position he held in the 23rd and 24th centuries. Amanda Grayson was Sarek's first human wife, and she is the mother of Spock. Sarek and Amanda adopted Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and raised her on Vulcan alongside Spock.

Spock's family dynamics are among the most fascinating in Star Trek. Spock and Sarek were not on speaking terms for many years after the son chose Starfleet over his father's wishes that Spock join the Vulcan Science Academy. Ironically, after Michael Burnham graduated from the Vulcan Science Academy but was targeted by Vulcan logic extremists because she is human, Sarek pulled strings with Starfleet to...

We've got some good news and some bad news, Trekkers. In good news, James Frain is joining the season one cast of the Star Trek: Discovery TV show, as Spock's father, Sarek. Mark Lenard, Jonathan Simpson, and Ben Cross have previously played the Vulcan character. Learn more from CBS All Access, after the jump.As for that bad news: it seems possible fans will have to wait even longer to watch the first season of Star Trek: Discovery. Although CBS has not confirmed a delay, the network has reportedly released a statement (which is not currently on its press site), about being flexible on the series premiere date.Read More…...

The Screen Actors Guild has announced election results for positions on several of its regional boards, as well as for several regional representatives to serve on the union's national board of directors.In the Seattle branch elections, Abby Dylan was elected to a three-year term as a national board member. Alex Terzieff, Gary Schwartz, Rik Deskin, and Lashon Watson won two-year terms as council members at large.The Portland, Ore., branch elected Doug Baldwin, Helena De Crespo, George Fosgate, and Michelle Mariana to three-year terms as council members at large.In the Florida branch elections, Nancy Duerr was elected to a three-year term as a national board member. Steve Gladstone won a two-year term as president. Ellen Wacher was elected to a two-year term as vice president, and Patrick Mickler won a two-year term as recording secretary. Matt Simpson, John Archie, Chris Beekie, and Joseph Sexton were elected to three-year...

British actress Sienna Miller is facing an investigation over her fashion label's recent show in London - following a flurry of complaints from local residents.

The Alfie star runs clothing label Twenty8Twelve with her sister, Savannah, and the company previewed its new Autumn/Winter collection with a catwalk show at a converted dairy company in the city's trendy Camden.

But the show, which took place last Sunday, caused outrage amongst local people who found the road blocked by large vans carrying equipment, and rowdy spectators spilling out on the street.

The complaints have been taken to the local Camden Council, meaning the star could face an investigation and a possible fine over the incident.

Camden Council member Jonathan Simpson says, "It seems the developer or the owner (of the venue) is trying to make a fast buck. I hope Camden Council takes strong action against them."...