THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Writer Roberto Orci Keen To Direct STAR TREK 3

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Writer Roberto Orci Keen To Direct STAR TREK 3

While they still have a number of projects in development (including The Amazing Spider-Man 3), Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are set to part ways in order to build their own separate careers as directors. Kurtzman will tackle Venom, while Orci is said to be keen on Star Trek 3...

By JoshWilding - Apr 22, 2014 10:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Trek
Source: Variety

The writing talents of Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are debatable to say the least, especially after the mixed reaction to the story and dialogue in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. However, Variety now reports that the duo have decided to call it quits on their working relationship and while they will continue to work together on small screen projects, both men will no longer be collaborating on the big screen. What does this mean for The Amazing Spider-Man 3? Their status is unknown for both that and all the of already announced movies they've both been linked to. However, with Kurtzman setting his sights on Venom, the site goes on to reveal that "Orci is currently laser focused on the upcoming “Star Trek 3.” He’s already been tapped to pen the picture along with Patrick McKay and John D. Payne and he’s heavily lobbying to direct the production. The film’s co-producers, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and David Ellison’s Skydance, appear to be in favor of that, but people familiar with the situation say that Paramount is being cautious." It's no wonder they're being cautious, especially as it would be Orci's directorial debut...
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Ignition
Ignition - 4/22/2014, 10:30 AM
:|
Eustace
Eustace - 4/22/2014, 10:35 AM
I am not a big Star Trek fan, but considering what he and Kurtzman have done to Spider-Man, Paramount should not let him direct. These two hacks should be go write and direct for the "Scary Movie" franchise.
Transforminator
Transforminator - 4/22/2014, 10:36 AM
Oh well, can't say I'm sad or worried. Haven't really clung to any of their work. Maybe the first transformers? But that's a HUGE maybe. Best of luck to them in their future endeavors.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/22/2014, 10:36 AM
If this means that these two hacks will be kept away from The Amazing Spider-Man 3, then let Star Trek 3 take the bullet. Of course, it'll still have Webb at the helm... :/
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 4/22/2014, 10:38 AM
Lololololololololololololol
SuperCat
SuperCat - 4/22/2014, 10:39 AM
McNyagano
McNyagano - 4/22/2014, 10:39 AM



His script for Star Trek: Into Darkness reached levels of Prometheus nonsense. They should stay away from this franchise. Much like his co-writer, he's hit or miss. After the last film, he can go to hell for all I care.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 4/22/2014, 10:42 AM
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 4/22/2014, 10:44 AM
Can't say he's a bad director... Looking forward to it. Loved both Star Trek films.
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 4/22/2014, 10:45 AM
lmao you guys
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 4/22/2014, 10:46 AM
Well I haven't seen TASM 2 yet so I can't speak on that matter, but I loved Star Trek and Into Darkness so they're okay in my book.
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 4/22/2014, 10:46 AM
*Groan*

Now Venom is assured of being an incoherent mess, and Star Trek 3 has a fantastic chance of being even worse than Into Darkness. Dear Lord, Orci and Kurtzman have no business being, well, in this business. Ugh.
BoomTubeB
BoomTubeB - 4/22/2014, 10:48 AM
no way they're gonna let him! last 1 was so terrible! Uwe Bol would of done a better movie! Abrams is way way way too overrated ! & his endings are retarded with no closure! lens flares & shakey camera ! clown shoes I tell ya clown shoes!
ThrotTheUnclean
ThrotTheUnclean - 4/22/2014, 10:50 AM
For the love of god keep him the hell away from Star Trek!
maninfinesuit
maninfinesuit - 4/22/2014, 10:51 AM
Oh boy.
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 4/22/2014, 10:51 AM
And apparently I'm the only positive one here!
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 4/22/2014, 10:57 AM
Can Mayor McCheese direct the Venom movie instead? And Star Trek 3? And Amazing Spider-Man 3?
cipher
cipher - 4/22/2014, 11:03 AM
Interesting toys. Needs a "Scotch McFloppyDong" then we're all set.
Effusion
Effusion - 4/22/2014, 11:04 AM
Both movies were great but [frick] me he shouldn't direct the third one at all.
TheDarkPassenger
TheDarkPassenger - 4/22/2014, 11:05 AM
Nick56
Nick56 - 4/22/2014, 11:07 AM
Sometimes they are hit (Star Trek 1/2, Fringe) and other times miss (Transformers 1/2, Sleepy Hollow tv show, and by the looks of it TASM 2). Most of time they are just mediocre (Ender's Game, Cowboys and Aliens, etc...)
FilmDork1221
FilmDork1221 - 4/22/2014, 11:12 AM
God I love the gif's posted here
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 4/22/2014, 11:17 AM
I can totally believe Paramount really isn't in favor of Roberto Orci stepping up to make the movie. I personally would like to see Neill Blomkamp, Joseph Kosinski or Carl Rinsch make the next Star Trek.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/22/2014, 11:18 AM
No...please...no don't do this. Paramount NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! You'd e making a huuuuge mistake! Call Duncan jones or Alex garland or Neil blomkamp
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