While there have been rumors for months now, it was finally confirmed this weekend that JJ Abrams will be directing a new Star Trek feature film for Paramount Studios. Abrams, the creator of the television series’ Lost and Alias and director of Mission: Impossible 3, will direct Star Trek XI which is said to revolve around a young James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock while initially at Starfleet Academy. After the poor performance of the last few Star Trek films, XI is a reboot for the franchise, introducing new stars and breathing fresh air into the entire universe. It will be interesting to see what Abrams can do with such an established history and universe. Hopefully he can give this entire series the shot in the arm it really needs…
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