Well, here’s a big ol “Star Trek” sequel news: Benedict Cumberbatch, star of the BBC’s “Sherlock” (their re-invention of the Sherlock Holmes character) has landed the lead villain in J.J. Abrams’ upcoming untitled “Star Trek” sequel.
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Benicio Del Toro Out as Khan in Star Trek 2
But apparently Khan will DEFINITELY be one of the (if not THE) villains in the J.J. Abrams-directed “Star Trek” sequel.
At least, that’s according to Vulture, who says that talks with Del Toro broke down last week, even when everyone (including us) were still reporting Del Toro’s involvement in the sequel. So yeah, we’re looking pretty silly, I guess. But hey, them’s the breaks.
Buckaroo Banzai Officially Beams Up to Star Trek Sequel, Benicio Del Toro May Play Kahn
Well, if you were waiting for J.J. Abrams’ untitled “Star Trek” sequel to become interesting, these pair of news will just about do it.
First up, Peter Weller, Robocop and Buckaroo Banzai himself, has confirmed that he’s officially joined the cast of Abrams’ movie.
J.J. Abrams’ Untitled Star Trek Sequel Gets Seriously Sexy By Adding Alice Eve
British beauty Alice Eve (“She’s Out of My League” and the upcoming “The Raven”) is the first new addition to J.J. Abrams’ upcoming untitled “Star Trek” sequel. The actress has been added to the film, scheduled for sometime in 2013, and will play a character that is new to series cannon. Which means you won’t have seen her character before in any of the franchise’s incarnations.
Abrams Officially Signs on to Direct Star Trek 2
You know, the reboot of the franchise? Well, J.J. Abrams, who directed the first reboot, has officially signed on to direct the sequel.
I never doubted that he would.
Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, along with Damon Lindelof, will write the script. Everyone is expected back, including Chris Pine as Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, Anton Yelchin as Chekov, and the rest.
Jack Ryan’s Problems are Star Trek’s Gains
Can barely contain your excitement for that 12th “Star Trek” movie? You might not have to wait much longer. Deadline reports that Paramount has decided to delay their planned Jack Ryan reboot now that there is some major problems with the script, and they can’t get a writer to fix it yet. Meanwhile, the studio has decided to go ahead and move forward on the “Star Trek” sequel first.
Chris Pine has Read the Star Trek 2 Script, Reveals Kirk Will Get a Love Interest
The “Star Trek” sequel (officially the 12th Trek movie in the franchise, reboot status notwithstanding) probably won’t be out until 2012 at the earliest, given that pretty much everyone involved in the first movie (and the upcoming second movie) are busy with a dozen other personal projects right now. One of the people guaranteed to be coming back is Chris Pine, and according to the actor, he’s just now gotten his hands on the script, and he likes what he sees.
Night of the Living Trekkies Book Trailer is Awesome
Oh, Trekkies.
Take a look at this video trailer for Kevin David Anderson and Sam Stall’s new book “Night of the Living Trekkies” about — you guessed it — trekkies. Or, er, trekkers, I guess someone of them would rather be called.
Captain Picard is Knighted by the Queen
Capt. Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” has become a Knight, so that means you’ll all have to start calling him Sir Jean-Luc Picard instead of, you know, old Captain. I wonder how the Federation will look upon this new title? I hear they don’t especially like their Captains to go around with an air of royalty about them. We’ll see, I suppose.
A Quick Preview Of Part One Of The Stargate Universe Finale
When last we left the crew of the Destiny, Telford, our evil Colonel was getting tortured to reveal all his and the Lucian Alliance’s dastardly plans for galactic mayhem.
Trek Nation Asks: Did Trek Touch You When Your Parents Weren’t Around?
Like Trek? Then you’ve probably been liking it more than Eugene Roddenberry, only son of the late, great Gene Roddenberry, and who apparently didn’t have any idea that his daddy’s creation is beloved by a whole lotta people until Gene passed away. Dude must have been living in a cave all this time. Hey, that’s not me talking, that’s what Eugene (aka Rod) says in this trailer for Scott Colthorp’s Trek documentary “Trek Nation”.
How Star Trek Should Have Ended
I’m trying to remember how J.J. Abrams finished up the latest “Star Trek”, but I’m a might foggy this morning kids. Bah, doesn’t matter, it still couldn’t have been better than how the this hilarious animated vid plays out via the guys at How It Should Have Ended. For the sequel J.J., please, less lens flare. Thanks Slashfilm.
The Original Star Trek Cast Reunion In Full 70′s Glory
Back in Chicago, someplace in 1975, the entire original cast of Star Trek were somehow yanked together for a full out, b52 bomber lapeled reunion. The film of this lofty event, held at the Chicago Hilton in front of a 200 proof nerd assembly of 16,000, looks more like the zapruder film then a Sci-Fi television show get together. Everyone looks fantastic, especially George Takei, who is sporting a serious garment. Nichelle Nichols looks fro-delicious as well. Here’s the film, no sound, just some adoring narration from Rich Portnoy. Thanks Scifiwire.
The Next Star Trek Will Have A Better Villain
While “Star Trek” was, on the whole, a pretty awesome affair, there were a few troublesome moments. The whole ditch Kirk out a porthole onto the Planet Of The Old Spock thing had a faint odour of cheese and I’m afraid Nero the misunderstood villain was a .1 on the tribble scale of soft and fluffy.
