Star Trek Into Darkness [we knew that!!]

[Jessterw]

I wonder if they would do Khan again. I could see if more if his appearance in the original movies had been his first, but he was also in the TV show. I find it hard to believe they would just do a remake of the TV episode (however different they may make it) and it's way too early to do a remake of the movie.

As much as I love both of Khan's appearances, I would much rather the next movie go in a more original direction or pick another fan favorite that isn't as well known to go off of.

[Dr Mordrid]

Javier Bardem is an old-school movie star - you can build an entire film around his huge Latin presence. That shopkeeper coin-flip scene of his in No Country For Old Men was pure gold.

[MultimediaMan]

It will be very hard to top Ricardo Montalban... just sayin'

Benicio.... barely knows how to shave. Javier Bardem.... now there is potential.

His was one of the best roles in the original Star Trek Series, and Star Trek II was the best out of all of 'em; Kirk gets his comeuppance and loses his greatest friend. Oh yeah...it would have been a poignant end if they stopped there. But alas, it was the 80's...

[Dr Mordrid]

P

Khan?

Variety....

Benicio wanted for 'Star Trek' villain

J.J. Abrams wants actor for Paramount sequel

Though most roles are cast in Paramount and Skydance's "Star Trek" sequel, the mysterious villain part was still available -- and now J.J. Abrams has made his choice.

Sources close to the project tell Variety that Benicio Del Toro is expected to be offered the part, possibly before the weekend is out. Insiders say Del Toro has met with Abrams but, in an effort to keep the role a secret, still doesn't know exactly what it is.

Par and Skydance had no comment on the casting process.

Abrams is back to direct with Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof penning the script. Abrams, Kurtzman, Orci, Lindelof, Bryan Burk, and David Ellison will produce tLhrough Bad Robot and Skydance Productions.

Production is expected to start in early 2012.

[paulw]

And release date?? I'm looking forward to it..

[Dr Mordrid]

Latest -

- J. J. Abrams back as director (signed this week)
- production & writing team is back
- in preproduction (set building, etc.)
- script polish done by Oct 1, 2011
- shoot starts January, 2012
- the cast is back

hopefully Zoe Saldana's wardrobe will still be minimalist uni's & her undies