All the FX Tricks Used to Make the Awesome Star Trek Credits

After the opening teaser scene in this summer’s Star Trek: Into Darkness, the film bursts into a batshit outer space title credit sequence, which sets the blood-boiling tone for the rest of the adventure. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how those rad 3D graphics were made.

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R2-D2 spotted in Star Trek Into Darkness

R2-D2 spotted in Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Wars droid R2-D2 made a cameo in the 2009 Star Trek movie, which left some fans wondering if the little guy made it into Star Trek Into Darkness. Now that the film is out on home media, R2-D2 has been spotted. Hi there!

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The New Star Wars Will Be Shot on Film, Which Is Probably Great

The New Star Wars Will Be Shot on Film, Which Is Probably Great

Last night, Star Wars: Episode VII cinematographer Dan Mindel announced that the J.J. Abrams-directed movie will be shot on 35mm film, as opposed to digital video. The decision symbolizes the changing of the guard from the reign of George Lucas, and hopefully adds some much-needed vigor to the beloved franchise.

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Here’s What It’d Look Like if JJ Abrams Directed the Original Star Wars

So JJ Abrams is directing Star Wars Episode VII, and everyone is quite certain that it will be very great or very bad or very dumb. But before we see a single frame of lens flared footage, this shot-for-shot recreation of the Star Trek Into Darkness trailer using original trilogy clips is a taste of what an Abrams Star Wars might look like. And it’s totally, absolutely wonderful. More »

It’s Official: Disney Confirms That JJ Abrams Will Direct the Next Star Wars Episode VII

It’s official guys. Disney has just confirmed that the next Star Wars: Episode VII will be directed by JJ Abrams. Yep, the guy in charge of Star Trek is officially in charge of Star Wars. More »

Who Would You Like to Direct the Next Star Wars?

According to millions of voices suddenly crying about it on the internet, JJ Abrams will direct the next Star Wars. The Wrap says that Disney has already signed the director of Lost, the Star Trek reboot and Star Trek: Into Darkness to direct Star Wars VII for a 2015 release. More »

Dubious Sith Rumor: J.J. Abrams Will Direct Next Star Wars

Even though God in Heaven has prohibited man from directing both Star Trek and Star Wars at the same time—lest he be sent into a pit of tar and screaming—we’ve got (anonymous) two reports saying J.J. Abrams will make Star Wars VII. Seriously. More »