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William Shatner keen on Star Trek return as Captain Kirk

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Despite rumours linking him to an appearance in Paramount Pictures’ Star Trek Beyond, last month saw William Shatner denying reports that he was set to return as James T. Kirk for the U.S.S. Enterprise’s latest adventure. As yet, we haven’t seen Kirk in Paramount’s rebooted Trek universe, but Shatner has told The Hollywood Reporter that he’d […]

Is criticizing movie marketing fair?

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Anghus Houvouras on whether it’s fair to criticize movie marketing… “Just wait until the movie comes out…” Every time you write an article about a movie and exhibit any opinion based on the marketing, some ninny steps up and attempts to invalidate the opinions stated with that same tired statement. Earlier this month I spent […]

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story named 2016’s most anticipated movie

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This year might see the first ever meeting between The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, as well as the heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe going up against each other in Captain America: Civil War, but if Fandango’s audience poll is anything to go by, 2016 […]

Zachary Quinto talks Star Trek Beyond, says Spock will be paired up with Bones

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With production in full swing on Paramount’s Star Trek Beyond, MTV caught up with star Zachary Quinto to ask his thoughts on new director Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6), who has taken over from J.J. Abrams to helm the third instalment in the relaunched feature film series. “Invariably there’s going to be a different […]

The cast and crew of Star Trek Beyond pay tribute to Leonard Nimoy

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A new Omaze video has arrived online for the Star Trek Beyond fundraising campaign, which sees the cast and crew of the 2016 threequel paying tribute to the legendary Leonard Nimoy, who passed away earlier this year. Star Trek Beyond is set for release on July 8th 2016, with Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6) […]

Star Trek 3 reportedly titled Star Trek Beyond, Idris Elba set for a “kick-ass” role

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According to fansite TrekMovie.com, which has a solid track record when it comes to Star Trek, the upcoming third movie in Paramount Pictures’ relaunched series is going by the title of Star Trek Beyond. According to the site, Star Trek Beyond has been registered with the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), although the report […]

SDCC: William Shatner talks Star Trek 3 rumours

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At a panel at SDCC, William Shatner was asked by an audience member about the rumours that he is set to share the screen with young Captain Kirk, played by Chris Pine, in the new film Star Trek Beyond, which is set for release next summer. Word on his potential cameo had surfaced as early […]

Idris Elba joins Enterprise crew for Star Trek Beyond Omaze campaign

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A new video posted by Omaze for charity has confirmed that actor Idris Elba will be playing a role in 2016’s Star Trek Beyond. In the video, Elba appears with his co-stars from the film, as they explain how Star Trek fans can win a walk-on role in Beyond by donating to charity. It’s all […]

William Shatner says “there was never a conversation” about him returning as Kirk for Star Trek Beyond

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Back in September, it was rumoured that William Shatner could reprise the role of Captain James T. Kirk for this year’s Star Trek Beyond, with Shatner subsequently confirming that he’d been approached. However, it seems he’s now changed his mind, telling SFX Magazine that: “There was never a conversation. It would have been interesting to see […]