Star Trek 2 Production Update; Including Filming Locations And Script Status

Star Trek 2 Production Update; Including Filming Locations And Script Status

TrekMovie have shared an update on the filming locations for the J.J. Abrams sequel Star Trek 2, expected to hit cinemas sometime in 2013. Hit the jump to read the update, as well as some other little snippets of information...

By ComicBuzz - Nov 16, 2011 06:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Trek
Source: TrekMovie via ComingSoon.net



Thanks to TrekMovie via ComingSoon.net we have a few little snippets of information regarding the current status of the production, as well revealing a few details about a 'jungle planet' set and 'famous Star Trek location' being used as part of the production.

On when filming starts
TrekMovie has learned from trusted sources that the official start date for production on the Star Trek sequel is January 15th, 2012. This is over four years and two months after the start of production for the 2009 Star Trek movie (which began shooting on November 7th, 2007).


On the pre-production status
Much of the design work for the film has been completed, with the team again headed by Scott Chambliss as production designer. And construction has already started for some of the new sets. Many sets and location set dressing elements from the 2009 film (such as the USS Enterprise) have been in storage and will be re-used for the sequel. In addition, ILM has already started work on some of the effects shots for the movie. While effects work is often considered part of post-production, there are many space effects shots which can be made without the need of any filmed elements.


On the location scouting
TrekMovie has learned that Abrams himself traveled to Hawaii to scout a location which is being seriously considered for a "jungle planet." Shooting will also include a museum in Los Angeles standing in for what a source said was a "famous Star Trek location." As per usual with a Star Trek film, studio shooting will take place on a number of stages on the Paramount lot.


On the current status of the script
Sources tell TrekMovie that the writing team of Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof are currently working on a draft to ensure the film fits into the budget the Paramount has set. The studio is said to be "very enthusiastic" about the project and very supportive of producer/director Abrams and his core team.


What could this 'famous Star Trek location' be? And what is this 'jungle planet'? All you Trekkies let us know your thoughts below.


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nuck82
nuck82 - 11/16/2011, 7:07 AM
wow didnt know that 1st one took so long to make,lets hope we dont have to wait till 2014 for the 2nd one to come out
FightmasterNoel
FightmasterNoel - 11/16/2011, 7:09 AM
Not much of a trekkie myself but the new film in 2009 was pretty cool
VictorHugo
VictorHugo - 11/16/2011, 7:26 AM
NO!NOOO! Please not the "LOST" jungle again! have that place memorized!!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/16/2011, 7:29 AM
Ahhh TREK's alright but...

Come on already Hollywood, enough with the toons, we want Live Action STAR WARS!!!

Eps 7, 8 & 9 plz :P
marvel72
marvel72 - 11/16/2011, 7:52 AM
jj abrams directed star wars 7,8 & 9 could be something special.
santoanderson
santoanderson - 11/16/2011, 8:07 AM
Something to remember about the 2009 Star Trek film is that it was supposed to be released in December 2008, but was shifted to summer 2009 by Paramount because they didn't have a cash-cow tent pole.
VictorHugo
VictorHugo - 11/16/2011, 8:26 AM
LlamaMan23: I recommend you to watch "ST:Deep Space Nine" in it´s entirely. Buy the DVDs and watch it in the proper sequence. You´ll be amazed.
devil
devil - 11/16/2011, 8:37 AM
jj abrams is a good director i would like him to direct the halo movie
JackBauer
JackBauer - 11/16/2011, 10:55 AM
4 years between movies is unacceptable. This better be epic.

jungle planet = Risa, the pleasure planet
famous Trek location = not enough info


@VictorHugo - Agreed. DS9 was the best of the series.
Neolex
Neolex - 11/16/2011, 8:39 PM
The Mueseum locale... Memory Alpha, perhaps if they wanna go old school?
cosmicstranger
cosmicstranger - 11/17/2011, 11:25 PM
The jungle planet could be Ceti Alpha V*...before its orbit was shifted in the original continuity?

*The planet where Khan was exiled at the end of the Space Seed episode in TOS.
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