As written about in this ShockYa article, Paramount has released news about the official start of filming of “Star Trek 2.” Here’s the press release in its entirety: “LOS ANGELES, CA (January 13, 2012) – Paramount Pictures announced today that principal photography has commenced in Los Angeles, CA on the sequel to STAR TREK from director J.J. Abrams. The film will be released on May 17, 2013 in 3D. The 2009 re-launch of the “Star Trek” franchise by Abrams was met with critical acclaim and a worldwide gross of over $385 million at the box office. Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions present a Bad Robot Production of a J.J. Abrams…

It’s finally started! If you’re like me and you’ve been waiting impatiently for the start of “Star Trek 2,” you’re in luck, because the principal photography has started! According to Paramount’s press release posted on latino-review.com, the principal photography began last Thursday, true to J.J. Abrams’ word. The film will be released May 17, 2013 in 3D and will see the return of the original cast members to the reboot–Chris Pine, John Cho, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, and Anton Yelchin. Joining the crew are newcomers Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve and Peter Weller. Also, as reported on ShockYa, Nazneen Contractor, Joseph Gatt and Noel Clarke…

Welcome to October! Even though we’re creeping closer to Halloween, the Movie News Cheat Sheet almost entirely steers clear of spooky territory. Beyond a new trailer for Paranormal Activity 3 and claims that John Travolta is a vampire, the material here is rather tame. We’ve got some exciting casting news to share including Frank or Francis‘ double dose of Kevin Kline as well as Flight‘s growing roster that now boasts names like John Goodman and Melissa Leo in addition to Denzel Washington and potentially Don Cheadle. Warner Bros. is looking to hire as well, but the studio is scouring the market for a director rather than an actor. Christopher Nolan,…

ABC has cast new roles in several of its upcoming drama pilots, www.deadline.com is reporting. Bruce Greenwood has signed to appear in DreamWorks TV and ABC Studios’ horror drama ‘The River,’ which will be directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The show, which was created by ‘Paranormal Activity’s director Oren Peli, follows Lincoln Cole, played by Joe Anderson, as he “reluctantly abandons his medical studies and follows in his father’s footsteps.” Greenwood plays Lincoln’s father, a television explorer, who goes missing in the Amazon. Miriam Shor has joined another ABC drama pilot, titled ‘Good Christian Bitches.’ The prime-time soap opera follows Amanda, played by Leslie Bibb, a former high school ‘mean girl’…

Title: Dinner for Schmucks Directed By: Jay Roach Starring: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Jemaine Clement, Stephanie Szostak, Lucy Punch, Bruce Greenwood, Ron Livingston, Larry Wilmore When studios are delivering buddy comedy after buddy comedy, each one better bring a little something new to the table on top of pouring on the humor. Dinner for Schmucks serves up big time when it comes to novelty; it’s the humor that’s on the sour side. Tim Conrad (Paul Rudd) is doing pretty well for himself. He drives a Porsche and lives in a gorgeous apartment with his loving girlfriend, but being a sixth floor analyst for Fender Financial just isn’t good…