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Chris Pine Says Star Trek Sequel Filming Has Been

Chris Pine Says Star Trek Sequel Filming Has Been “Fantastic”

The new Captain James T. Kirk, Chris Pine took some time away from filming the next installment of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek to attend the premiere of his latest film This Means War. During the premiere, Pine told Radio Times that the filming of the sequel thus far has been "fantastic." He we []

02.2.2012| News, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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DS9's Avery Brooks Arrested for DUI

DS9′s Avery Brooks Arrested for DUI

TMZ is reporting that Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Avery Brooks was arrested for a DUI Sunday night in Wilton, Connecticut. Brooks, who is now 63-years old was arrested after someone called the police complaining that he was driving erratically, according to TMZ. We'll have more news as in []

01.31.2012| Celebrity, News, Star Trek: DS9 | TrekNews

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Updated: New Star Trek Sequel Shooting Locations to Include a Budweiser Brewery

Updated: New Star Trek Sequel Shooting Locations to Include a Budweiser Brewery

Today brings news that the Star Trek sequel has a few additional Southern California shooting locations planned. According to Locations Hollywood, the additional locations will include the Budweiser Brewery, Sony Studios, Dodger Stadium, Long Beach City Hall, Vasquez Rocks and the Marine Corps []

01.23.2012| News, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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Play Star Trek Online for Free, Starting Today!

Play Star Trek Online for Free, Starting Today!

That's right, today's the day a lot of curious Trekkie-gamers have been waiting for. Star Trek Online, the popular MMORPG goes free-to-play, starting today, Tuesday, January 17th. You can now download the game free at the official Star Trek Online website. After Perfect World acquired Cryp []

01.17.2012| News, Star Trek Online | Brian Wilkins

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Paramount Officially Announces Star Trek Sequel's Start of Production

Paramount Officially Announces Star Trek Sequel’s Start of Production

Production began last Thursday on J.J. Abrams' Star Trek sequel. In a press release today, Paramount officially announced the start of production of the film, which will be released to theaters on May 17, 2013. RELATED: JJ Abrams Says Star Trek Sequel Begins Shooting Thursday, Talks Convertin []

01.16.2012| News, Star Trek 2013 | Brian Wilkins

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Thor Actor Joseph Gatt Added to the Cast of Star Trek Sequel

Thor Actor Joseph Gatt Added to the Cast of Star Trek Sequel

English actor Joseph Gatt is the latest addition to the cast of next summer's Star Trek sequel. Gatt, the third British actor to be signed on for the film joins previously-cast Benedict Cumberbatch, Noel Clarke and Alice Eve along with Peter Weller, Nazneen Contractor. Gatt's most prominen []

01.10.2012| News, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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JJ Abrams Says Star Trek Sequel Begins Shooting Thursday, Talks Converting to 3D, Casting & Lens Flares

JJ Abrams Says Star Trek Sequel Begins Shooting Thursday, Talks Converting to 3D, Casting & Lens Flares

The Star Trek sequel begins shooting this Thursday and director J.J. Abrams recently sat down with Collider to discuss the film, his casting choices, converting to 3D his changes to the Star Trek timeline. Abrams discussed Benicio del Toro dropping out of the film after negotiations fell through. []

01.9.2012| Interview, News, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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24 Star, Nazneen Contractor Added to Cast of Star Trek Sequel

24 Star, Nazneen Contractor Added to Cast of Star Trek Sequel

Nazneen Contractor is the latest addition to the cast of the Star Trek sequel. Best known for her work on 24 as Kayla Hassan, the 29 year-old Contractor has previously worked on CBS's The Border and Rules of Engagement. According to Entertainment Weekly, Contractor will play the wife of No []

01.7.2012| News, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch Cast as Star Trek Sequel Villain

Sherlock’s Benedict Cumberbatch Cast as Star Trek Sequel Villain

British actor and star of BBC series Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch, has been cast to play the villain in the upcoming Star Trek sequel. When news broke a few weeks ago that Benicio del Toro was not able to come to terms on the role, speculation and rumors of who would play the film's villain []

01.5.2012| News, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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George Takei Announced for the Upcoming Season of 'Celebrity Apprentice'

George Takei Announced for the Upcoming Season of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

Star Trek's own George Takei has been named as one of the contestants for the upcoming season of Donald Trump's hit reality television show, Celebrity Apprentice. Takei, who played the original Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek will join 17 other celebrities vying for a $250,000 prize to be donated to []

01.4.2012| Celebrity, News, Star Trek: TOS | TrekNews

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Simon Pegg Says He's Ready to Shoot Star Trek Sequel

Simon Pegg Says He’s Ready to Shoot Star Trek Sequel

While on a promotional tour for his new film Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, actor Simon Pegg discussed his preparation for the upcoming Star Trek sequel. When asked about Star Trek, Pegg told the Chicago Sun-Times "It’s all a “go.” I'm preparing to fly out to L.A. in the new year and []

01.3.2012| Interview, News, Star Trek 2013 | Brian Wilkins

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USS Enterprise Appears as Part of Paramount's 2012 Rose Parade Float [Video]

USS Enterprise Appears as Part of Paramount’s 2012 Rose Parade Float [Video]

During Monday's 2012 Rose Parade, the USS Enterprise made an appearance as part of Paramount's entry into the annual event. The fifty-five foot long float, entitled Paramount Pictures…100 Years of Movie Magic, showcased some of the studio's properties, including the Starship Enterprise alo []

01.2.2012| News, Video | TrekNews

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