William Shatner has announced that he is going to hold an on-line contest to search for the most compelling sci-fi person in the U.S.
A press release said that "To enter, contestants just have to create a short video clip that shows why they are the heir apparent to William Shatner, and upload it at http://Shatner.blip.tv by September 30th."
Shatner says that he is not searching for a narrowly focused, one-of-a-kind talent like other reality shows, but rather is looking for a wider range of abilities including actors, directors and filmmakers who can submit their diverse entries and be voted on by the public. The top ten contestants from the voting will be offered the opportunity to win the Sci-Fi Challenge.
Included in the mix will be seven celebrity judges who will also each be able to select a finalist of their choice, to bring the total to 17. Shatner himself will make the final selection from the 17 finalists to determine the winner.
The William Shatner DVD Club, which is sponsoring the contest, will have the winner named the Official Spokesperson for the William Shatner Science Fiction DVD Club. The grand prize winner will also receive a large cash award.
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