William Shatner to mark 50 years of ‘Star Trek’ at Comic Con

BOSTON – Actor William Shatner will appear at Boston Comic Con 2016 to mark the 50th anniversary of the hit television series “Star Trek.”

The three-day convention is scheduled for Aug. 12 through Aug. 14 at the Seaport World Trade Center.

Shatner played Captain James T. Kirk on the iconic show. He will appear at the convention on Aug. 12, when Fenway Park will host a Star Trek 50th Anniversary Night. Shatner will throw out the first pitch before the Red Sox play the Arizona Diamondbacks.