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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LOL! It doesn’t matter how many times I see that picture, it still makes me spew beverage out my nose...
;’)
Seeing T’Pol in the classic Star Trek uniform was worth it.
WINONA RYDER as SPOCK'S MOTHER!!
I know I'm no spring chicken, but this is ridiculous!
Karl Urban and Eric Bana... yum yum...
Me, I can’t wait to see Zoe Saldana ;)
She stole the scrip and they had to give her the role.
Antelope Freeway North or Gammorra Expressway South.
Thirty six holes, if you lived here, you’d be home now.
Hmmmm, what kind of controls on this baby?
Tibetan wilderness?
No.
Hmmm Land of the Pharohs,.....
Look look, the pyramid is opening up.
Which one???
The one with the ever widening hole in it~!
Ah, the sun is going down!
No, no my boy the horizon is moving up.
I know let’s stand him on his head.
Now it’s MORNING!!
ETc. Etc.
Hey, tet68. It’s a classic for the boomers.
Kevin, you were at the filming? Wow.
Hahahhahahaaaaaaa! Good one.
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