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Sunday, January 22, 2012

STAR TREK Sequel Production Update

Work on the sequel to 2009's "Star Trek" reboot has begun two week ago, on January 13, and Paramount has issued an official press release, which among others states some complete and official details about the cast and crew. The script was penned by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci, both well known for their work on "Transformers" and "Cowboys & Aliens" and Damon Lindelof, creator of the hit TV series "Lost". J.J. Abrams is directing and you'll find many of his cast and crew from the first movie will also return. For film score fans, it is confirmed that Michael Giacchino will reprise his scoring duties. The release date for the sequel is set for May 17, 2013 (in 3D). The full press release, after the jump.

"Paramount Pictures announced today that principal photography has commenced in Los Angeles, CA on the sequel to STAR TREK from director J.J. Abrams. The film will be released on May 17, 2013 in 3D. The 2009 re-launch of the “Star Trek” franchise by Abrams was met with critical acclaim and a worldwide gross of over $385 million at the box office.

Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions present a Bad Robot Production of a J.J. Abrams Film. Returning to their posts on the Enterprise are John Cho, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoƫ Saldana, Karl Urban, and Anton Yelchin. They are joined by new cast members Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve and Peter Weller.

Based upon “Star Trek” created by Gene Roddenberry, the film is produced by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The script was written by Alex Kurtzman & Robert Orci & Damon Lindelof.

Jeffrey Chernov, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Paul Schwake are the executive producers. The director of photography is Dan Mindel, ASC, BSC. The production designer is Scott Chambliss. The film is edited by Maryann Brandon, A.C.E. and Mary Jo Markey, A.C.E. The costume designer is Michael Kaplan. The music is by Michael Giacchino. "



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