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New Star Trek Toys from Hasbro Coming in 2013

New Star Trek Toys from Hasbro Coming in 2013

A new line of Star Trek toys, in support of the upcoming film sequel, is scheduled to be released from Hasbro next year. Hasbro's KRE-O line will feature KRE-O bricks, as well as new KREON figures, including Kirk and Spock. “The Star Trek property is an entertainment giant known by million []

02.11.2012| Merchandise, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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William Shatner Praises Chris Pine as Captain Kirk

William Shatner Praises Chris Pine as Captain Kirk

Last weekend, William Shatner appeared at the Wizard World convention in New Orleans. During a Q&A session with the crowd, Shatner was asked if he ever hated Captain Kirk. "Last night we were having dinner (on Bourbon Street), and the waiter comes up and says, 'What would you like?' I sai []

02.9.2012| Interview, Star Trek 2013, Star Trek: TOS | Brian Wilkins

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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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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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Benedict Cumberbatch Says He May Not Be a Villain in Star Trek Sequel [Video]

Benedict Cumberbatch Says He May Not Be a Villain in Star Trek Sequel [Video]

At Sunday night's 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, recently announced Star Trek sequel star, Benedict Cumberbatch Cumberbatch teased that his role in the next Trek film may not necessarily be a villain. "I don't think we do know that, actually," Cumberbatch told MTV's Josh Horowitz "That's ju []

01.16.2012| Interview, Star Trek 2013, Video | 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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Damon Lindelof and Bruce Greenwood Talk Star Trek Sequel

Damon Lindelof and Bruce Greenwood Talk Star Trek Sequel

The Star Trek sequel began shooting last Thursday in Southern California. While the film won't hit theaters until May 17, 2013, the fans along with the cast, the crew are already getting amped up for a return to the 23rd century. This past week, actor Bruce Greenwood, who returns as Admiral C []

01.15.2012| Interview, Star Trek 2013 | TrekNews

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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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Which Alien Race Will Benedict Cumberbatch Play in Star Trek Sequel? [Poll]

Which Alien Race Will Benedict Cumberbatch Play in Star Trek Sequel? [Poll]

Yesterday, news broke of Sherlock star, Benedict Cumberbatch being tapped for the main villain of the Star Trek sequel. Today, the internet is buzzing about Cumberbatch character. Will Cumberbatch play a human or alien? An existing role within the Star Trek universe or a completely new character []

01.5.2012| Poll, 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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