Star Trek 2

Leonard Nimoy Talks FRINGE Season Finale, the STAR TREK Sequel, THE BIG BANG THEORY, and More

by Christina Radish    Posted: May 11th, 2012 at 3:27 pm

Not only are Fringe fans thrilled that the show recently received a 13-episode, fifth and final season to wrap things up, but they are equally as excited for the return of actor Leonard Nimoy, as the ever mysterious William Bell, on the Season 4 finale.  In “Brave New World Pt. 2,” the Fringe team is pushed to their breaking point as they desperately attempt to prevent a catastrophic event that threatens the lives of everyone.

During this recent interview to promote his return to the sci-fi drama, Leonard Nimoy talked about what enticed him to come back, his desire to explore characters with dimension, how long he’s been keeping his appearance a secret, and that he’d be open to returning again in Season 5.  He also talked about his love of comedy, his willingness to take more acting roles if it’s something he’s intrigued by, and that he will not be appearing in the Star Trek sequel.  Check out what he had to say after the jump.

First Image of Hasbro’s STAR TREK 2 Kre-O Figures

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 10th, 2012 at 10:15 am

In February, we reported that Hasbro had picked up the toy license for Star Trek beginning in 2013.  Specifically, Hasbro would be bringing Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the Enterprise gang into the toy company’s “Kre-O” line of LEGO-style playsets.  The image with the press release was more of a slapdash, “Hey, these will exist” work, but a new image shows a better representation of what we can expect next year.  As you can see, these figurines will really nail down the chiseled jaws and Kirk’s patented smirk.  While these figures are all well and good, I’m interested in seeing how Kre-O will handle the Enterprise.

Hit the jump to check out the full image.  Star Trek 2 opens May 17, 2013.  Click here for all our coverage on the sequel.

STAR TREK 2 Stars Zachary Quinto and Simon Pegg Tweet Picture Wrap

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: May 8th, 2012 at 8:46 pm

If we can trust the Tweet, then Star Trek 2 and Zachary Quinto have officially wrapped.  Quinto sent out an image and a brief message over Twitter today that would suggest the follow up to J.J. Abrams‘ 2009 Star Trek has wrapped.  After these set photos and video initially leaked earlier this year, we haven’t see a whole lot out of the Starfleet camp (here’s a hat).  Quinto stays the course with this Tweet, as far as images go, but it’s good to know the production has wrapped up.  Maybe now we can get an official title.  The Untitled Star Trek Sequel, starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, John Cho, Alice Eve, Peter Weller, Noel Clarke, and Benedict Cumberbatch. , opens May 17th, 2013.  Hit the jump to see the image along with a recap of what we know about the sequel.

Demian Bichir Joins MACHETE KILLS and William Friedkin’s TRAPPED; Was in the Mix for Villain Role in STAR TREK 2

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 2nd, 2012 at 2:17 pm

Many were surprised, yet pleased, when Demian Bichir’s named appeared among last year’s Oscar nominees for Best Actor.  He’s been doing great work for years, but he was singled out for his fantastic performance in the drama A Better Life.  As one can surmise, an Oscar nomination leads to plenty film offers, and now it appears that Bichir has settled on a duo of projects to shoot in the near future: Robert Rodriguez’s sequel Machete Kills and William Friedkin’s thriller Trapped.  Furthermore, Bichir was apparently very much in the mix for the villain role in the Star Trek sequel that eventually went to Benedict Cumberbatch.  Hit the jump for more.

STAR TREK 2 Rumor: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Villainous Role Revealed?

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: April 30th, 2012 at 3:38 pm

The nature of the villain role played by Benedict Cumberbatch in the Star Trek sequel may have just been revealed.  In the interests of keeping the front page spoiler-free, I’ll keep this brief and vague with all the important information after the jump.  There are some additional spoiler-y bits that include cameos and alien races that could be featured in the sequel.  And, as always, nothing is confirmed, so file these rumors under “extremely likely.”  The film stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, John Cho, Alice Eve, Peter Weller and Noel Clarke. Star Trek 2 opens May 17, 2013.  Hit the jump to get spoiled.

Check Out the Production Crew Hat for STAR TREK 2

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 24th, 2012 at 3:15 pm

Steve’s currently checking out a slew of footage from upcoming studio releases at CinemaCon 2012 in Las Vegas, and last night he shared a write-up and video blog for the Paramount and DreamWorks Animation panel.  In between all the footage that was shown at the panel, J.J. Abrams popped up onscreen from the set of the Star Trek sequel and he was sporting a nifty hat created specifically for the production.  Steve was quite taken with the headwear, and someone from the production saw his tweet and sent over an image of said hat.  It’s a simple design but it gets the “Star Trek 2” message across loud and clear.

Hit the jump to check out the image.  The film is set to open on May 17th, 2013.

Paramount/DreamWorks Animation CinemaCon Video Blog; Covers Tom Cruise’s ONE SHOT, RISE OF THE GUARDIANS, J.J. Abrams STAR TREK 2 Hat, and More

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 24th, 2012 at 1:31 pm

Last night at CinemaCon 2012, Paramount and DreamWorks Animation showed off footage from their upcoming 2012 movies including director Christopher McQuarrie‘s One Shot (starring Tom Cruise), Sacha Baron Cohen‘s The Dictator, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, Rise of the Guardians, and G.I. Joe: Retaliation.

In addition to the footage, if you’re a fan of J.J. Abrams Star Trek and anxiously awaiting the sequel, during a tribute to a retiring Paramount executive, Abrams was interviewed on set wearing a very cool Star Trek 2 crew hat.  While he was only on screen for a few seconds, it was clear he was on the deck of the Enterprise, the hat had a number 2 in the front, and I immediately wanted to own one.  Hit the jump for more.

TOP 5: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, MAGIC MIKE, Anthony Hopkins in HITCHCOCK, Set Photo/Video Recap, What Superhero Films Could Learn from BATMAN: THE MOVIE

by Jason Barr    Posted: April 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm

If you’re a regular around these parts on the weekends you may have noticed that Collider was “Top 5-less” last Saturday. For the first time since our inaugural installment last May, the weekly feature failed to grace the site. The reason? My bachelor party. That’s right, instead of spending my Saturday morning/afternoon putting together a highlight reel of coverage from the preceding week, I gallivanted through the streets of Chicago partaking in debauchery in its most primal form (i.e. arcade games and karaoke). All this in mind, a big thank you to Steve and the rest of the Collider team and to you, the reader, for the excused absence is in order. It’s good to be back.

In this week’s edition you’ll find new posters and new footage from The Amazing-Spider Man courtesy of the film’s latest international trailer, the first trailer and poster for Steven Soderbergh‘s male-stripper inspired Magic Mike, the first look at Anthony Hopkins as The Master of Suspense in Hitchcock, a set photo/video recap featuring, among other things, Star Trek 2 and Les Miserables, and Matt’s superhero film editorial which begs the question, “Why So Serious?” (see what I did there?). As always, a brief recap and link to each can be found after the jump.

New STAR TREK 2 Set Photo Featuring Zachary Quinto

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 16th, 2012 at 9:32 am

A new photo from the set of Star Trek 2 has leaked online.  For those currently trying to avoid spoilers (in vain), I won’t show any of the photo before the jump, but believe me when I say it’s unintentionally hilarious.

Hit the jump to check out the new set photo, click here to see video from the set, and click here for other set photos.  The film stars The film stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, John Cho, Alice Eve, Peter Weller, Noel Clarke, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Star Trek 2 opens May 17, 2013.

STAR TREK 2 Set Video Shows Zachary Quinto Fighting

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: February 27th, 2012 at 9:42 pm

The clear highlight from last week’s batch of Star Trek 2 set photos was Benedict Cumberbatch (highlight to read) and Zachary Quinto (and their stunt doubles) in a scuffle.  Tonight we have footage of the fight.  Admittedly, it will look much cooler in the theater when the green screen is filled in and the scene is properly shot and edited.  But I think you’ll find your imagination is willing to fill in some of the holes when it’s Spock vs. Sherlock.

Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, John Cho, Alice Eve, Peter Weller, and Noel Clarke also star.  Directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Trek 2 opens May 17, 2013.  Watch the clip after the jump.

First Set Photos and Videos from STAR TREK 2 [Updated With More Images, IMAX Camera Spotted on Set]

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 24th, 2012 at 9:53 am

The first set photos and videos from Star Trek 2 have gone online.  Because some of you are such raging spoilerphobes, I’ve put the images after the jump along with my comments.  Enjoy waiting for the marketing to spoil everything.

Hit the jump to check out the set photos and videos.  The film stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, John Cho, Alice Eve, Peter Weller, Noel Clarke, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Star Trek 2 opens May 17, 2013. [UPDATE: More images from the shoot, including a look at an IMAX camera on set.]

Hasbro Picks up the STAR TREK License; Toys to Be Released in 2013 to Coincide with STAR TREK 2

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 10th, 2012 at 7:33 am

In 2013, you’ll be getting your Star Trek toys from Hasbro.  The launch will coincide with the release of Star Trek 2 on May 17, 2013.  The only toy the press release mentions are “KRE-O”, which are like LEGO to the point where I’m surprised LEGO hasn’t sued the hell out of Hasbro.  The press release doesn’t specify any other toys, but the toy-maker “will also offer robust line of roleplay toys for kids and fans to act out the intergalactic saga as well as select new figures.”  I’m crossing my fingers for a Balok action figure.

Hit the jump for the full press release and an image of Kirk and Spock KRE-O figures.

Roberto Orci Talks STAR TREK Sequel; Updates on Budget, Scope, and the Ship’s Engine Room

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 21st, 2012 at 12:53 pm

As production is finally underway on the sequel to J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek, fans are speculating away as to what the sci-fi follow-up will entail. We know that pretty much every major cast member from the first film is returning, and Benedict Cumberbatch is onboard as the film’s villain (which may or may not be Khan). Plot details are firmly under wraps in Abrams’ super secret, high-security mystery box, but writer/producer Roberto Orci recently spoke a bit about how the sequel will differ from the 2009 film.  Hit the jump to see what he had to say.

Filming Officially Underway on J.J. Abrams’ STAR TREK Sequel

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 17th, 2012 at 11:24 am

Ladies and Gentlemen, Star Trek 2 is on officially on the way. Paramount Pictures has announced that production has commenced on director J.J. Abrams’ follow-up to the fantastically awesome 2009 sci-fi pic Star Trek. We’ve got John Cho, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, and Anton Yelchin all reprising their roles from the first film, and in an inspired bit of casting, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is onboard as the film’s villain. Joining Cumberbatch in the Star Trek newbie circle are Alice Eve and Peter Weller.

Development on the sequel hasn’t been without its fair share of drama (Benicio Del Toro dropped out of the villain role weeks before filming began), but it’s reassuring to know that production has finally begun. The script was written by Star Trek writers Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and Damon Lindelof, and composer Michael Giacchino will indeed return to score the pic (huzzah!). The currently untitled sequel will be post-converted to 3D and is set for release on May 17th, 2013. Hit the jump to read the full press release.

J.J. Abrams Talks STAR TREK 2; Says Filming Begins Thursday and 3D Tests on First STAR TREK Convinced Him to Post-Convert Sequel

by Christina Radish    Posted: January 8th, 2012 at 12:16 pm

Today, at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, J.J. Abrams was in attendance to talk about his latest television series, the spooky and mysterious Alcatraz, premiering on Fox on January 16^th. While we will run what he had to say about that series, along with his thoughts about the continuation of Fringe and the pilots he currently has in development, a little bit later on, we did want to share what he had to say about Star Trek 2, which goes into production this coming Thursday, his recent casting choice of Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock), his decision to convert to 3D after filming, and how long he expects production to run. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

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