‘Star Trek 4’: Chris Pine Breaks Silence on Sequel Prospects!!

As far as the future of Star Trek at Paramount goes, it appears that the star of three of the franchise’s reboot films knows about as much as we do. What we do know, though, is that the pair behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which also starred Chris Pine, are currently writing, directing, and producing a new Star Trek film—this time without Pine … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Chris Pine Breaks Silence on Sequel Prospects!!

‘Star Trek 4’ Is Officially Dead!!

While a new Star Trek movie is still in the works from the newly merged Paramount, it looks like the crew of the last three big-screen Trek movies have already taken their final voyage. According to reports, Paramount is no longer moving forward with a Star Trek 4 that would reunite the cast of 2009’s Star Trek. The word is that Paramount has “moved on” … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’ Is Officially Dead!!

‘Star Trek 4’ Gets Promising Update from Spock Actor Zachary Quinto!!

Fans of J.J. Abrams’ take on the Star Trek movies have much to rejoice about as a potential Star Trek 4 film has finally received a positive update from one of the franchise’s cast members. In a recent interview, Zachary Quinto, who embodied Commander Spock in all three Star Trek movies, revealed that he remains enthusiastic about reprising his role for a fourth installment, despite the … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’ Gets Promising Update from Spock Actor Zachary Quinto!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Simon Pegg Claims Paramount Merger Will Lead to a New Movie!!

It’s been nine years since Star Trek Beyond hit theaters, and there are still no more Star Trek movies on the long-range scanners, even as the franchise returned to the small screen. However, Simon Pegg, who starred as Montgomery “Scotty” Scott in all three of the J.J. Abrams-led big-screen reboot films, thinks that’s about to change with the recent acquisition of Paramount by Skydance. He … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Simon Pegg Claims Paramount Merger Will Lead to a New Movie!!

‘Star Trek’: Upcoming Film to Be an Origin Story!!

Paramount has struggled to get a Star Trek movie together since 2016’s Star Trek Beyond underperformed. Since then, the fourth (and likely final) Abramsverse film has been in development hell. As a result, it looks like the next Star Trek movie will be yet another origin story. The reasoning behind this is so that newcomers can have an entry point to the franchise that doesn’t … Continue reading ‘Star Trek’: Upcoming Film to Be an Origin Story!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Zoe Saldaña Is Still Holding Out Hope For Sequel!!

Zoe Saldaña has lent her name to many franchises in her time but still has an appreciation for one in particular. On “The Discourse” podcast, the actor maintained support for the Star Trek sequel that has been in development for some time. The origins of Captain Kirk were rebooted in the 2009 film by J.J. Abrams with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto in the roles … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Zoe Saldaña Is Still Holding Out Hope For Sequel!!

‘Star Trek 4’: ‘The Flight Attendant’s Steve Yockey Set as New Screenwriter!!

In a bold new frontier for the Star Trek saga, Steve Yockey, best known as the writer behind the Max hit The Flight Attendant, is set to warp into the role of screenwriter for the much-anticipated Star Trek 4 as per communication from Variety. While specifics of the storyline are as elusive as a Romulan Warbird engaged with its cloaking device, the mission directive from … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: ‘The Flight Attendant’s Steve Yockey Set as New Screenwriter!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Writer Confirms Sequel Is Still on the Track!!

Star Trek fans have had a feast of content over the past 6 years with Star Trek: Discovery kicking off a renaissance of television shows following Starfleet’s best and brightest on some of the most thrilling adventures the galaxy has ever seen. However, none of the currently or recently airing Star Trek shows would’ve been possible without the wild success of the reboot movies following … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Writer Confirms Sequel Is Still on the Track!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Matt Shakman Confirms Movie Is Still in the Works!!

We’re still eagerly awaiting the fourth Kelvin-verse Star Trek movie currently trapped in development limbo after it was prematurely announced early last year. Acclaimed WandaVision director Matt Shakman was set to helm the space adventure, however, those plans fell through as Shakman was tapped to direct the highly anticipated Fantastic Four film that will serve as the superhero team’s introduction into the MCU. Recently, Collider‘s … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Matt Shakman Confirms Movie Is Still in the Works!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Sequel Pulled From Slate After Matt Shakman Departure!!

It looks like Captain Kirk fans will have to watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to get their fix for the foreseeable future. Variety reports that Paramount has removed the untitled film from their upcoming release slate with the film initially set to hit the big screen on December 22, 2023. While the film might not be dead yet, it still isn’t a good sign … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Sequel Pulled From Slate After Matt Shakman Departure!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Director Matt Shakman Exits New Movie!!

Director Matt Shakman, who was tapped to direct a new Star Trek film for Paramount has dropped out of the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This film would have been the fourth in the series following Chris Pine‘s Captain Kirk, first introduced in 2009’s Star Trek. The news comes as Marvel announced Shakman was in talks to direct their new Fantastic Four movie. Shakman … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Director Matt Shakman Exits New Movie!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Cast were Seemingly Unaware of Paramount’s Sequel Plans!!

February saw a swathe of new projects announced by Paramount, the studio intending to bolster the offering of Paramount+, their exclusive streaming platform. One of the titles announced was a third sequel in the rebooted Star Trek franchise, the fourth movie total, with all the associated star players returning to their roles. “We are thrilled to say that we are hard at work on a … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Cast were Seemingly Unaware of Paramount’s Sequel Plans!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Original Cast Set to Return; Production to Begin in Late 2022!!

After several creative shifts, Paramount has officially announced they are forging ahead with Star Trek 4. Matt Shakman was set as the director last year, and the studio and franchise director J.J. Abrams confirmed his involvement today at the ViacomCBS Investor Day presentation. Paramount also confirmed they have begun discussions with Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldaña (among other cast members) to reprise their … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Original Cast Set to Return; Production to Begin in Late 2022!!

‘Star Trek’: ‘WandaVision’s Matt Shakman to Direct Next Movie!!

The next Star Trek movie has landed its director in WandaVision hotshot Matt Shakman. The director will now helm the next installment in the space odyssey franchise, which has had some developmental issues over the last few years. Deadline first reported the news on Shakman‘s hire — the same day WandaVision nabbed 23 Emmy nominations (including Shakman for Best Director for a Limited Series). According … Continue reading ‘Star Trek’: ‘WandaVision’s Matt Shakman to Direct Next Movie!!

‘Star Trek’: New Movie Set for June 9, 2023 Release!!

Ever since 2016’s Star Trek Beyond, the film franchise has been in a holding pattern. When the films first came back with 2009’s Star Trek, director J.J. Abrams gave them a heavy Star Wars sheen, which then became irrelevant when real Star Wars movies returned in 2015. While the Star Trek brand hasn’t slowed down with Paramount pumping out a bunch of Trek series including … Continue reading ‘Star Trek’: New Movie Set for June 9, 2023 Release!!

‘Star Trek’: Noah Hawley’s Movie Follows New Characters!!

Director Noah Hawley confirms his new Star Trek movie is not about Kirk or Picard and will follow new characters. The first installment of the popular Star Trek reboot film franchise was released in 2009 and followed by Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond. The Chris Pine-led movies have grossed a combined $1 billion globally. However, 2016’s Star Trek Beyond saw low numbers at the box office, and there … Continue reading ‘Star Trek’: Noah Hawley’s Movie Follows New Characters!!

‘Star Trek’: Noah Hawley’s Film on the Backburner!!

Don’t be expecting a new Star Trek movie anytime soon. Just as it appeared as though the franchise was gaining new momentum on the big screen with a fresh take by Fargo and Legion showrunner Noah Hawley, now word comes that Paramount Pictures is re-assessing Trek on the big screen and putting Hawley’s project on the backburner. Hawley signed on to write and direct a … Continue reading ‘Star Trek’: Noah Hawley’s Film on the Backburner!!

‘Star Trek’: Noah Hawley’s Film is Not a Sequel!!

Back in November, we learned that Paramount and Bad Robot had hired Fargo and Legion showrunner Noah Hawley to write and direct the next Star Trek movie. The future of the Trek films have been up in the air for a while. After reception cooled following 2009’s Trek and was less than what Paramount wanted for Star Trek Beyond, the film franchise has been in … Continue reading ‘Star Trek’: Noah Hawley’s Film is Not a Sequel!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Noah Hawley to Write and Direct Sequel!!

Since J. J. Abrams first brought Star Trek back to the big-screen in his splashy, high-octane 2009 reboot (followed by two sequels following this new canon), Trekkies have been hearing buzz about Quentin Tarantino giving his idiosyncratic, likely R-rated spin to the Enterprise. But now, another idiosyncratic auteur is being given the keys to the starship. According to Variety, Noah Hawley will write and direct the next big-screen Star Trek film — and it will … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Noah Hawley to Write and Direct Sequel!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Chris Hemsworth Explains Why He Turned Down Role!!

Chris Hemsworth won’t be boldly going (back) where no man has gone before anytime soon. While the Thor actor’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is up in the air, there’s been interest in bringing him back to the franchise that helped jump-start his career: Star Trek. Hemsworth does a lot with very little screen time in J.J. Abrams’ wonderfully entertaining 2009 reboot Star Trek, … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Chris Hemsworth Explains Why He Turned Down Role!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Paramount Reportedly Shelves Sequel!!

Yesterday it was announced that S.J. Clarkson has signed on to direct and executive produce HBO’s Game of Thrones spinoff pilot The Long Night. Clarkson was previously tapped to become the first female filmmaker to helm a Star Trek movie after being hired by Paramount to direct Star Trek 4, although Deadline is reporting that the studio has since shelved the project, freeing her up … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Paramount Reportedly Shelves Sequel!!

‘Bond 25′: Yann Demange And S.J. Clarkson Among Front-runners to Direct!!!

Despite the fact that Danny Boyle dropped out of the director’s chair over “creative differences,” MGM and Eon are still eyeing a Fall 2019 release date for Bond 25, which means somebody is going to have to direct this thing. According to Variety, the studio has been hard at work setting meetings with possible Boyle replacements, with three names emerging as frontrunners for the position: … Continue reading ‘Bond 25′: Yann Demange And S.J. Clarkson Among Front-runners to Direct!!!

Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth Might Exit ‘Star Trek 4’!!

Star Trek 4 could be in for a major shakeup. The upcoming Star Trek sequel (one of a few Trek projects in development at Paramount Pictures) was set to feature the return of Chris Hemsworth as George Kirk in a time-traveling adventure that would see Chris Pine’s James T. Kirk teaming up with his deceased father. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, both Pine and … Continue reading Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth Might Exit ‘Star Trek 4’!!

Danai Gurira In Talks To Join ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and ‘Star Trek 4’!!!

The Walking Dead and Black Panther star Danai Gurira could be adding two huge projects to her upcoming slate, with Deadline reporting that the actress is in talks to join the cast of Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures’ Godzilla vs. Kong, along with Paramount’s Star Trek 4. Godzilla vs. Kong, a MonsterVerse crossover bringing together the iconic monsters from Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island, is … Continue reading Danai Gurira In Talks To Join ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and ‘Star Trek 4’!!!

‘Star Trek 4’ News To Be Provided In the Next Few Weeks!!

Actor Zachary Quinto has offered an update on the future of Star Trek movies. 2009’s Star Trek brought the franchise back to the big screen in a significant way but it’s television that has been mostly dominating conversation of late. The films, however, are still integral to the franchise’s future, with several in development at Paramount, including Star Trek 4 and Quentin Tarantino’s mystery project. … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’ News To Be Provided In the Next Few Weeks!!

‘Star Trek 4′ Taps S.J. Clarkson as Franchise’s First Female Director!!!

Star Trek 4 is set to make franchise history. Jessica Jones and The Defenders director S.J. Clarkson has been tapped to direct the tentpole sci-fi sequel, making her the first female to direct a Star Trek movie in franchise history. Paramount’s Jim Gianopulos confirmed the studio is developing two Star Trek films during his CinemaCon presentation today — a sequel to their existing franchise and the … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4′ Taps S.J. Clarkson as Franchise’s First Female Director!!!

‘Star Trek 4’: Multiple Screenplays Possibly in Development!!!

Star Trek hasn’t really taken off as a film franchise in the way that Paramount had hoped for. Perhaps it would have been more successful in a world without Star Wars movies, but now that Disney is giving people annual installments of space adventure, that leaves Star Trek trying to carve out its own niche. It hasn’t helped that the sequels have produced diminishing returns … Continue reading ‘Star Trek 4’: Multiple Screenplays Possibly in Development!!!

Chris Hemsworth May Lead ‘Men in Black’ Spinoff as First Character Details Surface!! Check It Out!!

Sony Pictures is forging ahead on that Men in Black spinoff, and it appears casting is now underway. After developing different ideas on how to proceed with the franchise, including a potential crossover with the Jump Street series, the studio settled on a hard reboot and enlisted The Fate of the Furious filmmaker F. Gary Gray to take the helm earlier this month. Now, per … Continue reading Chris Hemsworth May Lead ‘Men in Black’ Spinoff as First Character Details Surface!! Check It Out!!

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’: Team of Writers Assemble to Crack the Story for the Monster Mash!!!

We’ve seen studios assemble writers rooms to crack stories for interconnected universes in recent years, but here’s something a bit different: a writers room coming together to crack the story for one movie. Per THR, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have tapped Pirates of the Caribbean veteran Terry Rossio to head up a team of writers that will help crack the story for the upcoming … Continue reading ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’: Team of Writers Assemble to Crack the Story for the Monster Mash!!!

Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon Teaming for Post-9/11 War Drama ‘Horse Soldiers’!!!

Well here’s a fascinating pairing. Marvel stalwart Chris Hemsworth and scene-stealer extraordinaire Michael Shannon are teaming up to co-star in a true story drama set in the weeks after the 9/11 attacks. Per Deadline, the duo have signed on to star in Horse Soldiers, which recounts the tale of a U.S. Special Forces team and their untested captain who were sent to a mountainous region in Afghanistan where they were … Continue reading Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon Teaming for Post-9/11 War Drama ‘Horse Soldiers’!!!