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Apart from his views on Star Trek, Shatner also criticized the San Diego Comic-Con's strict health policies—a reflection of ongoing pandemic-related safety measures. He expressed frustrations about being unable to hear questions clearly during the panel due to attendees wearing masks, illustrating his ongoing discontent with pandemic protocols impacting fan interactions.
Looking ahead, Shatner implied that the franchise's current management likely does not value his involvement. Although he's willing to participate in Star Trek projects, he believes that the recent iterations don't align with the franchise's original spirit. He suggested that the powers that be are intentionally moving away from the legacy characters and stories, focusing instead on their own agendas.