"HARD PLACE - Rock formations at Vasquez Los Angeles County Park in Agua Dulce weren't visited by little green men this week but rather the crew and actors for the next "Star Trek" film." RON SIDDLE/Valley Press files
Posted on 11/28/2007 7:53:05 PM PST by BenLurkin
The much-anticipated 11th film in the "Star Trek" franchise shot scenes Monday and Tuesday at Agua Dulce's Vasquez Rocks.
Though the sizable Paramount Pictures production was shrouded in secrecy, it was visible to drivers on the Antelope Valley Freeway with a large crane, lighting equipment and several trucks stationed in front of the location's distinctive stone peaks.
The production was identified as "Corporate Headquarters," the name director J.J. Abrams is using to keep his "Star Trek" prequel under wraps.
A recent Burbank casting call for "Corporate Headquarters" sought extras who "are OK with their eyebrows being shaved from the arch outward to portray a Vulcan-type eyebrow shape."
The film was scheduled to shoot through today at Vasquez, then move on to downtown Los Angeles, according to a source.
At least three police cars stood guard Tuesday at the entrance to the site on Agua Dulce Canyon Road. Proprietors of nearby businesses said they hadn't noticed anything unusual. A lot near the Agua Dulce General Store was being used as a crew parking area.
The 11th "Star Trek" movie reportedly will feature the early exploits of a young Capt. Kirk and Spock at Starfleet Academy, along with their fellow U.S.S. Enterprise crew members.
The young Spock will be played by Zachary Quinto of "Heroes" with Leonard Nimoy making a cameo appearance as the aging Vulcan.
The rest of the cast includes Chris Pine as Kirk, Zoe Saldana as Lt. Uhura, Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy, John Cho as Mr. Sulu, Simon Pegg as Scotty, Anton Yelchin as Chekov, Winona Ryder as Spock's mother and Eric Bana as the villain Nero.
"Star Trek XI" is being directed by Abrams, creator of television's "Lost" and "Alias" and helmer of "Mission: Impossible III." It is scheduled for release in December 2008.
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"HARD PLACE - Rock formations at Vasquez Los Angeles County Park in Agua Dulce weren't visited by little green men this week but rather the crew and actors for the next "Star Trek" film." RON SIDDLE/Valley Press files
SciFi ping.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
That has to be the most filmed spot in all of television.
"Antelope Freeway, one mile"
"Antelope Freeway, one half mile"
"Antelope Freeway, one quarter mile"
"Antelope Freeway, one eighth mile"
"Antelope Freeway, one sixteenth mile"
"Antelope Freeway, one thirtysecondth mile"
"If you lived here, you'd be home by now!!!!"
"Antelope Freeway, one sixty-fourth mile"
"Antelope Freeway, one one-hundred-and-twenty-eighth mile"
You look Mah-ve-lous!
Nice tan. Cute dress.
Replacing Captain Kirk? What’s next? Captain Kangaroo?
I heard they already have bootleg copies of this movie on the streets in China.
Two that I can think of.... how lame is that? :)
In the Mirror Darkly
Yup, A real good episode I think any fan of the old show would love....Plus the chicks looked super hot!! :)
A recent Burbank casting call for "Corporate Headquarters" sought extras who "are OK with their eyebrows being shaved from the arch outward to portray a Vulcan-type eyebrow shape." ...The 11th "Star Trek" movie reportedly will feature the early exploits of a young Capt. Kirk and Spock at Starfleet Academy, along with their fellow U.S.S. Enterprise crew members. The young Spock will be played by Zachary Quinto of "Heroes" with Leonard Nimoy making a cameo appearance as the aging Vulcan. The rest of the cast includes Chris Pine as Kirk, Zoe Saldana as Lt. Uhura, Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy, John Cho as Mr. Sulu, Simon Pegg as Scotty, Anton Yelchin as Chekov, Winona Ryder as Spock's mother and Eric Bana as the villain Nero.John Cho? "MILF! MILF! MILF!"
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