Just a few weeks ago, fans got their first look at the upcoming sequelStar Trek Beyondwith the release of thefirst trailer. While we don’t know when the second trailer will arrive,Entertainment Tonighthas released a new behind-the-scenes video, featuring the cast and crew. Franchise starChris Pinerevealed that this sequel will honor the franchise’s past, including the recent passing ofLeonard Nimoy. Here’s what the actor had to say below.
“He was a special special man… I think his spirit has infused in this incarnation from the beginning… from the first film. and we miss him dearly and wish he could be a part of this but, you know, we know he’s in a good place.”
Star Trek Beyondis directed byJustin Linand reunitesJohn Cho,Simon Pegg,Chris Pine,Zachary Quinto,Zoe Saldana,Karl UrbanandAnton Yelchin.Idris Elba,Sofia Boutella, Lydia Wilson andJoe Taslimare joining the cast. Based uponStar Trekcreated byGene Roddenberry, the film’s writers areRoberto Orci&John D. Payne&Patrick Mckay; andDoug Jung&Simon Pegg. The film is produced byJ.J. Abrams,Roberto Orci, andJustin Linthrough his Perfect Storm Entertainment. The executive producers areJeffrey Chernov,David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Lindsey Weber.
No officialplot detailshave been released as of yet, butStar Trek Beyondmarks the start of the U.S.S. Enterprise’s five-year mission, which was teased at the end of 2013’sStar Trek Into Darkness. DirectorJustin Linteased this past summer that this sequel will explore brand new worlds andalien speciesthat haven’t been seen yet in either theStar Trekmovies or TV shows.
TheStar Trekfranchise has earned more than $850 million since the release ofJ.J. Abrams’Star Trekin 2009. The IMAX release ofStar Trek Beyondwill be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. Take a look at this new behind-the-scenes video beforeStar Trek Beyondhits theaters on July 15.
