
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
Synopsis comes just weeks before upcoming IMAX tease
Star Trek has always been about exploring space. But at least in the J.J. Abrams era, it's hard to explore space without defending Earth first. Paramount Pictures has released some of the first official information about the upcoming "Star Trek: Into Darkness," calling it an "explosive action thr ...
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There seems to be an almost confirmed name for the next film to feature Capt. Kirk and his crew of the USS Enterprise: "Star Trek: Into Darkness." The name, which leaked out just as Star Trek as a franchise was celebrating its 46th anniversary, has not been acknowledged by director J.J. Abrams or ...
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There are not supposed to be emotions or a huge desire to look attractive on Vulcan. Plus, there seems to be some affinity for Moe Howard. Leonard Nimoy spent decades sporting the famous Spock hairstyle, and it's because of that legacy that "Star Trek 2" star Zachary Quinto says he now has to liv ...
Read MorePrincipal photography expected to start Jan. 15
"Star Trek 2" writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman like Hawaii (see: "Hawaii Five-0") as does writing partner Damon Lindelof (see: "Lost"). So why not put Star Trek there as well? J.J. Abrams is set to put Capt. Kirk and crew back in front of the cameras beginning in Jan. 15 not only on Para ...
Read MoreStill, however, the director thinks he could hit the June 2012 release date
J.J. Abrams spent the last couple weeks making the rounds to talk about "Super 8," his new film that has a touch of Steven Spielberg in it. But he knew this would happen -- everyone wanted to know about the sequel to his 2009 film "Star Trek," and whether he's on track to make a release date schedul ...
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Ever since the May 2009 release of J.J. Abramsblockbuster Star Trek reboot, fans have been trying to guess what villain they can expect in the sequel. But frequent Abrams collaborator and Lost executive producer Damon Lindelof said that the bad guy really isnt the point of the film. When it comes ...
Read MoreNew series stars 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' alum Karl Urban
Fox would not be Fox without some sort of series from J.J. Abrams. And this one could be the most interesting yet. The network has picked up the futuristic cop drama "Almost Human," set in a world where "Alien Nation" meets "I, Robot." Karl Urban, who plays Dr. Leonard McCoy in the upcoming "S ...
Read MoreNew scene from J.J. Abrams' upcoming sequel, which hits theaters May 17
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Read MoreAnother new look at J.J. Abrams' upcoming sequel, which hits theaters May 17
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Read More'Fringe' gets some love on its way out
It was announced through several science-fiction conventions (likely reaching more people there than who actually participated in the nominations), but the Hugo Award nominations are out. And at the top of the list once again? "Doctor Who." The British series, now in its 50th year, received three ...
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