Director J.J. Abrams revealed to MTV that STAR TREK 2 will not be shot in 3-D, but will be converted in post. Abrams, however, hopes to shoot the film in IMAX.

Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto will return for the sequel, along with franchise newcomers Edgar Ramirez, Peter Weller and Alice Eve.

Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof penned the script. Abrams, Kurtzman, Orci, Lindelof, Bryan Burk, and David Ellison are the producers.

Filming will start in January. The stardate for the film’s release is May 17, 2013. [Source]

DreamWorks Animation has debuted the first poster for Rise of the Guardians, an adaptation of the recently released books by William Joyce. The film will be directed by Peter Ramsey (Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space) and co-directed by Joyce and has already been set for a November 21, 2012 release with voices provided by Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher and Jude Law.

David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) penned the screenplay and I’m sure one of the film’s draws will be the fact Guillermo del Toro is serving as one of the executive producers. The story follows a group of heroes — Alec Baldwin as North (Santa Claus), Hugh Jackman as Bunnymund (Easter Bunny) and Isla Fisher as Tooth (Tooth Fairy) — each with extraordinary abilities. When an evil spirit known as Pitch (Jude Law) lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.

Considering the far off release date I’m not sure if we’ll see a trailer soon, but this poster would seem to suggest a little something more may be on the horizon. [Source]

Along with the poster below, you can also get a look at the character design for Jack Frost (who will be voiced by Star Trek’s Chris Pine) in my gallery right here.

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Benicio Del Toro has pulled out of negotiations to appear in ‘Star Trek 2′.

The ‘Wolfman’ actor was in talks to play the lead bad guy in the forthcoming J.J. Abrams-directed sequel – starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana – but “monetary issues” have ended chances of him starring.

Although no details of who the character is have so far been leaked, NYPost.com’s Vulture blog claims he was set to play Khan Noonien-Singh in the much-hyped project.

The character – a genetically engineered super-human – originally appeared in the original ‘Star Trek’ TV series and ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’, and was played by Ricardo Montalban.

No actors have been named as possible successors to Benicio, but with the film due to begin shooting in January a replacement will have to be found shortly.

The sequel is set to be shot in 3-D by director J.J., while Alice Eve – best known for the role of the Irish nanny in ‘Sex and the City 2′ – is signed up to star.

Peter Weller is a pretty standup guy, so I think anything good that comes his way is well deserved. The last thing I saw him in was as Stan Liddy on Dexter. He was great on the show and I’ve been hoping to see him in a project equally as good.

Luckily, J.J. Abrams has picked up the actor for STAR TREK 2. There are no details on what the role will be. All we have so far is that he will definitely be in the film. We do know that Benicio Del Toro will not be playing Khan. Abrams himself has spoken out against the rumor saying, “Not true.” Apparently he was quite forward with that statement and seemed pretty firm on the matter. So for now, no Khan.

Alice Eve (SHE’S OUT OF MY LEAGUE) recently joined the cast as well in another unidentified role. Paramount is due to release the sequel on May 17, 2013. [Source]

I’ve uploaded 2 HQ photoshoots and 1 album with 2 photos from the Golden Globes (2011)! Hope you like the photos!

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If not for the recent casting announcement of Benicio Del Toro joining the Star Trek sequel as the villain, I probably would have forgotten there was even a sequel in the works. Given the success of STAR TREK, I figured Paramount and J.J. Abrams would have been quick to pounce on a sequel. The highly anticipated sequel has been progressing slower than fans would have liked, but it looks like things are picking up as Alice Eve has just joined the cast as an all new character and one not previously seen in any Star Trek films. Other than that, not much is known, but I can’t imagine someone like Alice Even joining the film without having some kind of romantic connection to Captain Kirk.

The Star Trek sequel is set to start filming in January and is set to star Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban and Simon Pegg are all expected to return.

The studio’s rebooted sci-fi franchise will continue in 3D.

Paramount has plotted a course for May 17, 2013, for its next Star Trek sequel, which it plans to shoot in 3D. The release date slots the sci-fi franchise into a very busy tentpole-filled May 2013, coming right after Marvel/Disney’s Iron Man 3 and Warner Bros.’ Guillermo del Toro-directed Pacific Rim. (PHOTOS: Hollywood’s A-List Redefined)

Earlier this year, director-producer J.J. Abrams, who directed the first Trek reboot, was tied up with Super 8 and hadn’t committed to directing the new episode, forcing the studio to abandon its original date of June 29, 2012. But the studio’s announcement of a new release date for Summer 2013 indicates that Abrams is happy with the status of the script from Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof.
The 2009 Star Trek movie grossed $386 million worldwide. Paramount, looking to the way Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. relaunched the Batman franchise with Batman Begins, is hoping the newly refurbished Starship Enterprise will reach even greater heights with this second installment.
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Things continue to progress for the Star Trek sequel, recently reported to be in consideration for a 2013 release. TrekMovie has an exclusive update on the status for pre-production on the project including locations, the script and casting. We also have news on the exact date for the start of filming. See below for more details.

Sequel shooting January 15th + ILM already working + Hawaii a possibility

TrekMovie has learned from trusted sources that the official start date for production on the Star Trek sequel is January 15th, 2012. This is over four years and two months after the start of production for the 2009 Star Trek movie (which began shooting on November 7th, 2007).

Pre-production for the Star Trek sequel has been underway for a few months. It began using the famous “extensive outline” but sources tell TrekMovie a draft script has been completed and submitted to the studio. In fact, just yesterday co-writer/ producer Roberto Orci made a comment here at TrekMovie.com noting: that the script has “been done for a while” and they are currently working on the 3rd draft. In another comment posted today at TrekMovie, Orci himself noted “rewriting is a good thing which normally makes the script better. We like to keep pushing the script, even if no one gives us notes.”

Sources tell TrekMovie that the writing team of Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof are currently working on a draft to ensure the film fits into the budget the Paramount has set. The studio is said to be “very enthusiastic” about the project and very supportive of producer/director Abrams and his core team.

Much of the design work for the film has been completed, with the team again headed by Scott Chambliss as production designer. And construction has already started for some of the new sets. Many sets and location set dressing elements from the 2009 film (such as the USS Enterprise) have been in storage and will be re-used for the sequel. In addition, ILM has already started work on some of the effects shots for the movie. While effects work is often considered part of post-production, there are many space effects shots which can be made without the need of any filmed elements.

The script is in and ILM are already making effects shots for the “Star Trek” sequel (shot from 2009 film above)

In addition, the team lead by director JJ Abrams is currently picking locations. TrekMovie has learned that Abrams himself traveled to Hawaii to scout a location which is being seriously considered for a “jungle planet.” Shooting will also include a museum in Los Angeles standing in for what a source said was a “famous Star Trek location.” As per usual with a Star Trek film, studio shooting will take place on a number of stages on the Paramount lot.

Of course all the main cast from the original Star Trek movie are returning and the casting process for new characters is currently being discussed, however sources indicate none of the new roles have been cast so far.

TrekMovie does not have any details to report on the plot of the film yet, but it is described as “bigger” in scope than the 2009 Star Trek film.

Stay tuned to TrekMovie for all the news on the Star Trek sequel.

In the last Star Trek movie, we saw the return of an original Star Trek legend, when the Zachary Quinto young version of Spock, came face to face with the Leonard Nimoy old version of the character. Now, new Captain Kirk actor Chris Pine, has teased that there could be a possibility of seeing the return of the original Captain Kirk, William Shatner, in the new Star Trek sequel.

Pine explained, “It just isn’t, quite honestly, my decision to make. I think Mr. Shatner will forever be Captain Kirk. I think it would be, certainly, an interesting thing to bring him back. I don’t know if he necessarily wants to at this point or not. But it’s not my decision.” Chris then went on to talk about the first time he ever met William Shatner, at a charity event.

Pine added, “It was great. It was a very brief moment. It was at his charity event, so it had nothing to do with us meeting. It was more about raising money for his charity. But he was a lovely guy, really complimentary and very nice.” Star Trek 2 has had more than its fair share of delays but it appears to be making good progress now. Star Trek 2 is expected to be released in 2013.
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Check out the new Unstoppable trailer!!!

Oscar-winner Denzel Washington and Star Trek’s Chris Pine team with action maestro Tony Scott in this non-stop thriller. A massive unmanned locomotive, nicknamed “The Beast” and loaded with toxic cargo, roars through the countryside, vaporizing anything put in front of it. A veteran engineer (Washington) and a young conductor (Pine), aboard another train in the runaway’s path, devise an incredible plan to try and stop it – and prevent certain disaster in a heavily populated area. Out November 12th!!!

Source: Just Jared