TrekMovie has learned Benedict Cumberbatch, ster of the hit BBC series Sherlock, has been tapped to play a major role in the 2013 ster Trek sequel.

Variety reports that Edgar Ramirez, who starred memorably in the miniseries Carlos, is the front-runner to play the villain role

gier reports that talks with Del Toro broke down last Wednesday over monetary issues

Peter Weller ("RoboCop" films) has joined the cast of J.J. Abrams' ster Trek sequel in an unknown role, reports Variety.

J.J. Abrams' untitled ster Trek sequel appears to have added Alice Eve to the cast. Variety has the word, suggesting that Eve will play an all-new character and not one previously established in ster Trek canon.

While plot details are being kept completely under wraps, Deadline has learned that J.J. Abrams's seconde ster TREK film will be released on May 17th, 2013. It will also be shot in 3D.

An informant very close to the production of the volgende “Star Trek” movie has told Badass Online that they know who the villain in the film will definitely not be. It will not be Khan, famously portrayed door the great Ricardo Montalban.

From November 20th through December 4th, fans can visit www.Super8Sweeps.com to enter the “Super 8: Watch It & Walk-On” sweepstakes for a chance to win one of two walk-on roles in the ster Trek sequel.