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Paramount Hires The Writers Of STAR TREK XII!!

I am – Hercules!!


J.J. Abrams’ “Lost” co-creator Damon Lindelof will co-write the sequel to 2009’s “Star Trek” alongside Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the “Fringe” creators who wrote the Jim Kirk adventure hitting cinemas in May.

Abrams will produce the 12th Trek movie, which will presumably continue to follow the young Kirk and Spock of a Romulan-altered timeline, but is not yet committed to direct.

Many blame Orci and Kurtzman for the lameness of “Transformers,” but I’m here to tell you they contributed some unbelievably great episodes of “Alias’” first season. As for Lindelof, I love what he's doing with his “Ultimate Hulk Vs. Wolverine” funnybook.

Find all of Variety’s story, which does not reveal the real title of the 12th Trek movie, here.

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I am excited about the new movie but....
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
Mar 30th, 2009
11:36:04 PM
Have they hired the remake writers yet?
by ReportAbuse
Mar 30th, 2009
11:36:21 PM
And could it be first and 2nd?
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
Mar 30th, 2009
11:36:41 PM
Nope
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
Mar 30th, 2009
11:36:58 PM
Wait and see....
by Doc_Hudson
Mar 30th, 2009
11:41:31 PM
chickens and eggs
by Quin the Eskimo
Mar 30th, 2009
11:41:36 PM
The guy above me trolls too hard.
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
Mar 30th, 2009
11:43:08 PM
Crapformers
by Zardoz
Mar 30th, 2009
11:43:31 PM
Kickass....
by phaedrus007
Mar 30th, 2009
11:46:37 PM
Transformers the live action movie is up there with Batman and R
by hallmitchell
Mar 30th, 2009
11:47:32 PM
Tired of the Trek already
by Human_Bean_Juice_
Mar 30th, 2009
11:47:37 PM
I don't know...
by wampa 1
Mar 30th, 2009
11:48:18 PM
New movie looks like ass, and they're lining up a sequel?
by NinjaRap
Mar 30th, 2009
11:48:44 PM
I enjoyed Transformers but Star Trek is different.
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
Mar 30th, 2009
11:48:56 PM
J.J. ABRAMS IS A HACK IN SEARCH OF A FRANCHISE!!!FACT!!!
by THEFUCKINGCREEPYTHINMAN
Mar 30th, 2009
11:49:17 PM
Beam Me Up To The Zone!!!
by Fievel
Mar 30th, 2009
11:49:20 PM
Enough with the transformers bashing!
by slaughterstorm
Mar 30th, 2009
11:50:52 PM
Transformers was way better than B & R come on.
by FookU
Mar 30th, 2009
11:51:52 PM
Ferengi Fist Fuck with a Shatner in hand
by Supermans
Mar 30th, 2009
11:53:05 PM
honestly, is there much room for improvement
by slaughterstorm
Mar 30th, 2009
11:54:30 PM
If the movie(s) are anything like the Countdown comics
by Amy Chasing
Mar 30th, 2009
11:55:52 PM
Can they write an alternate death?
by ides
Mar 30th, 2009
11:59:39 PM
Kirk, that is
by ides
Mar 31st, 2009
12:00:00 AM
tranformers is azz
by tranpkp1
Mar 31st, 2009
12:07:03 AM
YEAAAAAAAAA BOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
by zillabeast
Mar 31st, 2009
12:08:05 AM
I can't wait for Script Girl to report this exact thing to me
by Turd Furgeson
Mar 31st, 2009
12:10:41 AM
Bring on XII & XIII!!!
by JamesTiberiusKirk
Mar 31st, 2009
12:13:51 AM
BobOrci, thoughts?
by zillabeast
Mar 31st, 2009
12:14:41 AM
Big fucking difference between writing Ultimate Hulk...
by Hardboiled Wonderland
Mar 31st, 2009
12:14:43 AM
"Love what he's doing with Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolv."
by GunterMonkey
Mar 31st, 2009
12:14:45 AM
TOS: "
by zillabeast
Mar 31st, 2009
12:17:22 AM
TOS: "Errand of Mercy" could make an epic picture
by zillabeast
Mar 31st, 2009
12:18:10 AM
STOP SAYING FUNNYBOOK
by BobbyMcPresscott
Mar 31st, 2009
12:19:38 AM
"Written by Damon Lindelof" = my ass in the theater...
by Ravetin
Mar 31st, 2009
12:20:16 AM
One thing though, too soon for the Borg
by zillabeast
Mar 31st, 2009
12:20:52 AM
Alias good Transformers bad
by Dimes
Mar 31st, 2009
12:25:04 AM
In before the "Star Trek Returns" morons
by critch
Mar 31st, 2009
12:44:00 AM
The Transformers script is awful
by veritasses
Mar 31st, 2009
12:44:54 AM
RIP Andy Hallet
by NoQuarter
Mar 31st, 2009
12:44:59 AM
XII should be OLD Kirk and
by MisterE
Mar 31st, 2009
12:51:42 AM
Alias, Transformers, Star Trek sequel, Oh My...
by Tom_Bombadil
Mar 31st, 2009
12:52:48 AM
XII should be OLD Kirk and Spock...
by MisterE
Mar 31st, 2009
12:54:13 AM
Young Kirk vs. Young Khan
by NoHubris
Mar 31st, 2009
01:05:19 AM
More on Khan
by NoHubris
Mar 31st, 2009
01:07:21 AM
I think Orci and Kurtzman are hit and miss
by southafricanguy
Mar 31st, 2009
01:09:34 AM
So does this mean....
by sailingmaster
Mar 31st, 2009
01:24:59 AM
How was Transformers lame?
by lockesbrokenleg
Mar 31st, 2009
01:26:53 AM
I really hope that with a star trek 12
by southafricanguy
Mar 31st, 2009
01:35:22 AM
SEEK OUT new worlds, and new civilizations.........
by zillabeast
Mar 31st, 2009
01:42:23 AM
Just wait till you see the movie guys...
by Bones
Mar 31st, 2009
01:46:40 AM
RIP Andy Hallett? WTF? As in Lorne?
by Brody77
Mar 31st, 2009
01:53:55 AM
Lockesborkenleg...Transformers was lame...
by Bones
Mar 31st, 2009
01:56:18 AM
How sweet of them to assume this won't be "Speed Racer 2009".
by Stalin vs Predator
Mar 31st, 2009
01:59:11 AM
Lorne...well sad
by Brody77
Mar 31st, 2009
01:59:43 AM
Shit--Andy Hallett DID die...
by Bones
Mar 31st, 2009
02:01:44 AM
Vapor-ware sequel to an unreleased reboot
by Toilet_Terror
Mar 31st, 2009
02:03:25 AM
Bones, have you ever seen the animated series?
by lockesbrokenleg
Mar 31st, 2009
02:13:38 AM
Fringe
by Ditko
Mar 31st, 2009
02:14:52 AM
That sucks. Andy Hallett was so charming.
by Dingbatty
Mar 31st, 2009
02:18:38 AM
Fringe is awful
by lockesbrokenleg
Mar 31st, 2009
02:25:05 AM
Which Animated Series, Lockes?
by Bones
Mar 31st, 2009
02:25:41 AM
they better not bring their lameass "comedy"
by Jesiah
Mar 31st, 2009
02:34:10 AM
God rest your soul, Andy Hallett
by Jesiah
Mar 31st, 2009
02:40:30 AM
To be clear
by Monkey Butler
Mar 31st, 2009
03:06:18 AM
Really? Noone's made the Simpsons reference yet?
by Discosis
Mar 31st, 2009
03:06:54 AM
Why refer to it as Star Trek XII?
by kwisatzhaderach
Mar 31st, 2009
03:32:53 AM
Fringe's most recent episodes were actually kinda good.
by Amy Chasing
Mar 31st, 2009
03:38:01 AM
FRAK STAR TREK! WE WANT CLOVERFIELD 2
by Gorgomel
Mar 31st, 2009
03:44:43 AM
Don't blame them for Transformers
by Mr Gorilla
Mar 31st, 2009
04:10:22 AM
CLOVERFIELD 2 : IT'S A LION! IT'S HUGE
by Gorgomel
Mar 31st, 2009
04:35:52 AM
KEEP SAYING FUNNYBOOK.
by Sal_Bando
Mar 31st, 2009
04:36:03 AM
Notice that since Majel Barrett-Rodenberry died...
by BurnHollywood
Mar 31st, 2009
04:45:39 AM
I actually love that they are completely
by southafricanguy
Mar 31st, 2009
05:06:01 AM
re: critch
by Muki
Mar 31st, 2009
05:33:53 AM
PS: Star Trek = This year's Superman Returns
by Muki
Mar 31st, 2009
05:35:58 AM
Nero goes back in time and kickstarts the
by Dingbatty
Mar 31st, 2009
06:04:36 AM
I'm confused. Still no mention about Lorne..
by Brody77
Mar 31st, 2009
06:24:32 AM
Mr. Spock, were you...masturbating?
by Spyhunter
Mar 31st, 2009
06:38:22 AM
2 Trek 2 Furious: Flames on the Enterprise
by br1947
Mar 31st, 2009
06:59:43 AM
Why not go back to the old timeline?
by ricarleite2
Mar 31st, 2009
06:59:48 AM
Which Trek is XII, when it's at home?
by pokadoo
Mar 31st, 2009
07:02:48 AM
Kinda of jumpin' the gun. . .a little.
by Darth_Kaos
Mar 31st, 2009
07:20:07 AM
You're right, southafricanguy.
by Spamgelus
Mar 31st, 2009
07:21:11 AM
ultimate h vs w = fail
by Reelheed
Mar 31st, 2009
07:21:13 AM
Even Number Trek!
by chrth
Mar 31st, 2009
07:34:24 AM
I chatted with Stratton Leopold about this film...
by Damned if I can login
Mar 31st, 2009
07:43:45 AM
The Even/Odd Numbered Rule
by BoyNamedSue
Mar 31st, 2009
08:04:15 AM
Transformers was as good as it could've been...
by Davidia
Mar 31st, 2009
08:04:52 AM
Muki, numbering and the Transformers issue
by filmcoyote
Mar 31st, 2009
08:09:15 AM
Are There Like 12 Writers in Hollywood Today?
by Aquatarkusman
Mar 31st, 2009
08:14:10 AM
P.S. The Phrase "Unbelievably Great"...
by Aquatarkusman
Mar 31st, 2009
08:16:11 AM
we have come to a desperate pass
by Dradis Contact
Mar 31st, 2009
08:26:34 AM
So... What happens if this DOES tank?
by GeorgieBoy
Mar 31st, 2009
08:29:05 AM
FYI: Star Trek is NOT supposed to be "dark & gritty"
by GeorgieBoy
Mar 31st, 2009
08:32:39 AM
Methinks Lindelof had input on the screenplay already
by performingmonkey
Mar 31st, 2009
08:37:09 AM
hallmitchell-
by Chadley BeBay
Mar 31st, 2009
08:45:14 AM
filmcoyote
by kwisatzhaderach
Mar 31st, 2009
08:55:20 AM
More Simon Pegg As Scotty Can't Be Bad
by The_Man_Behind_The_Curtain
Mar 31st, 2009
09:12:50 AM
filmcoyote
by Muki
Mar 31st, 2009
09:26:49 AM
What's this have to do with . . .
by Nice Marmot
Mar 31st, 2009
09:28:05 AM
"we may as well have Rick Berman.....??"
by Zardozap2005
Mar 31st, 2009
09:28:38 AM
SPOILER??? a Romulan-altered timeline??? WTF?
by beatleMatt
Mar 31st, 2009
09:32:17 AM
Let's talk about something that will actually be good:
by kwisatzhaderach
Mar 31st, 2009
09:34:30 AM
So why does sequel talk surprise anyone?
by EverythingEverywhereStinks
Mar 31st, 2009
09:52:55 AM
I like this "alternate timeline" concept.
by Royston Lodge
Mar 31st, 2009
10:13:03 AM
Attention Paramount!
by TheFarkMan
Mar 31st, 2009
10:22:00 AM
Fringe!
by gboybama
Mar 31st, 2009
10:25:36 AM
Trek can be dark & gritty, just not all the time
by br1947
Mar 31st, 2009
10:30:07 AM
WHAT THE FUCK???!?!!?!
by ominus
Mar 31st, 2009
10:37:05 AM
Star Trek: The Rise of Khan
by Thundercats73
Mar 31st, 2009
10:38:37 AM
One kickass STAR TREK trailer and look what happens...
by SpyGuy
Mar 31st, 2009
10:46:54 AM
Bleeeech
by Geekgasm
Mar 31st, 2009
10:53:21 AM
"huge-risk non-established franchises"???
by Geekgasm
Mar 31st, 2009
11:01:59 AM
What about Carlton?
by HoboCode
Mar 31st, 2009
11:05:00 AM
I warned you that the altered time-line
by kabong
Mar 31st, 2009
11:13:50 AM
WTF? Transformers was fun and funny!
by FleshMachine
Mar 31st, 2009
11:32:46 AM
Geekgasm...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Mar 31st, 2009
11:38:29 AM
ccchhhrrriiisssm
by kwisatzhaderach
Mar 31st, 2009
11:41:50 AM
Write away...
by AzulTool
Mar 31st, 2009
11:46:02 AM
kwisatzhaderach...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Mar 31st, 2009
11:52:01 AM
Cronenberg Star Trek = interesting.
by Stuntcock Mike
Mar 31st, 2009
11:53:39 AM
AzulTool...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Mar 31st, 2009
12:00:04 PM
What Trek was about...
by Thundercats73
Mar 31st, 2009
12:03:26 PM
@ slaughterstorm
by cococommander
Mar 31st, 2009
12:06:46 PM
one_guy_from_andromeda...
by ccchhhrrriiisssm
Mar 31st, 2009
12:13:08 PM
Established with fans, and still a new franchise
by filmcoyote
Mar 31st, 2009
12:15:39 PM
We'll, back in '82...
by AzulTool
Mar 31st, 2009
12:20:35 PM
Remake of a remake...
by CENOBITE
Mar 31st, 2009
12:24:13 PM
ccchhhrrriiisssm
by kwisatzhaderach
Mar 31st, 2009
12:28:07 PM
I loved that simpsons joke...
by emeraldboy
Mar 31st, 2009
12:38:53 PM
Funnybook.....
by WeLiveStill...OrNot
Mar 31st, 2009
12:48:27 PM
Thanks guys
by critch
Mar 31st, 2009
12:56:33 PM
KAAAAHHHHHHHHN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by BendersShinyAss
Mar 31st, 2009
01:19:05 PM
hey you know whats cool?
by robamenta
Mar 31st, 2009
01:19:26 PM
personally, i think they should forego the films
by BendersShinyAss
Mar 31st, 2009
01:26:42 PM
Star Trek is no "Battlefield Earth"
by AzulTool
Mar 31st, 2009
01:27:04 PM
here's the real poster btw
by BendersShinyAss
Mar 31st, 2009
01:27:51 PM
If you are talking of a New Timeline?!!!!1
by DarfurOnTheRocks
Mar 31st, 2009
01:45:52 PM
The Return of Khan
by seagrass
Mar 31st, 2009
01:58:57 PM
"In An Alternate Reality...
by Aquatarkusman
Mar 31st, 2009
02:01:57 PM
seagrass
by BendersShinyAss
Mar 31st, 2009
02:08:47 PM
Wolverine vs. Hulk?
by Ribbons
Mar 31st, 2009
02:15:45 PM
Orci and Kurtzman + Abrams = Good...
by Ribbons
Mar 31st, 2009
02:20:34 PM
WHAT? NO BRAGA?
by YotzVonFrelnik
Mar 31st, 2009
02:20:38 PM
Enterprise vs. Cloverfield in the sequel!!!
by MrMysteryGuest
Mar 31st, 2009
02:21:42 PM
Star Trek II: The Beginning to Get Annoyed of Khan
by YotzVonFrelnik
Mar 31st, 2009
02:21:43 PM
never have I heard so much crap
by Muki
Mar 31st, 2009
02:39:57 PM
KAAAAHHHHHHHHN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by NoHubris
Mar 31st, 2009
02:40:12 PM
What's with all the bagging on Transformers?
by kabookieslap
Mar 31st, 2009
02:46:55 PM
The Return of Khan
by NoHubris
Mar 31st, 2009
02:53:21 PM
RE-Critch
by kabookieslap
Mar 31st, 2009
02:56:25 PM
YotzVonFrelnik
by NoHubris
Mar 31st, 2009
02:58:07 PM
Paramount is finally taking Trek seriously
by lockesbrokenleg
Mar 31st, 2009
02:59:37 PM
Sequel too soon
by Brigon
Mar 31st, 2009
03:02:13 PM
How can anyone
by TedKordLives
Mar 31st, 2009
03:23:46 PM
Yes, more writers, that'll make it better.
by JT Kirk
Mar 31st, 2009
03:42:53 PM
kabookieslap
by ominus
Mar 31st, 2009
04:19:16 PM
Orci and Kurtzman..The Gold Standard of Mediocrity
by conspiracy
Mar 31st, 2009
04:37:21 PM
I want to see a Star Wars remake
by yomomma
Mar 31st, 2009
04:48:18 PM
yomomma...Sometimes I wish I could be as..
by conspiracy
Mar 31st, 2009
05:18:37 PM
They probably shouldn't count their chickens...
by rbatty024
Mar 31st, 2009
05:31:21 PM
Don't they need to see
by Gooch1195
Mar 31st, 2009
05:48:54 PM
P.S. You expected a quality Transformers movie?
by yomomma
Mar 31st, 2009
05:54:54 PM
Shatner to IS TO appear as Captain Robert April.
by scriptgirl_nipples
Mar 31st, 2009
05:58:22 PM
Hey, Morons...
by amrcanpoet
Mar 31st, 2009
06:01:33 PM
conspiracy
by yomomma
Mar 31st, 2009
06:04:42 PM
yomomma...We only despise that which deserves it.
by conspiracy
Mar 31st, 2009
06:34:13 PM
Abrams, Orci & Kurtzman - go get fucked by an elephant.
by scriptgirl_nipples
Mar 31st, 2009
06:38:20 PM
conspiracy
by CAPTAIN RIGHTWING
Mar 31st, 2009
06:51:22 PM
Conspiracy!
by TedKordLives
Mar 31st, 2009
07:09:05 PM
Kirk and Uhura are Shagging Like Jackrabbits!!!!!
by victor82
Mar 31st, 2009
07:13:05 PM
seriously how hard could it have been to make a Transformers mov
by BRUTICUS
Mar 31st, 2009
07:15:47 PM
Scotty fucking Sulu against the warp core.
by scriptgirl_nipples
Mar 31st, 2009
07:15:48 PM
Bay vs. Kurtzi Orcman
by BRUTICUS
Mar 31st, 2009
07:18:37 PM
conspiracy
by yomomma
Mar 31st, 2009
07:21:45 PM
Only way to fic those damn ROBO-movies
by kungfuhustler84
Mar 31st, 2009
07:38:33 PM
Reboots, reimagining and sacred cows.
by Sithtastic
Mar 31st, 2009
07:40:35 PM
Will Smith as Star Trek :
by PTSDPete
Mar 31st, 2009
07:45:38 PM
Spock
by BRUTICUS
Mar 31st, 2009
07:54:10 PM
benecio del toro as Khan
by mojoman69
Mar 31st, 2009
08:23:15 PM
BRUTICUS
by Ribbons
Mar 31st, 2009
08:27:00 PM
You can do better
by Larry Sellers
Mar 31st, 2009
08:28:19 PM
yomomma...
by conspiracy
Mar 31st, 2009
08:33:21 PM
Sithtastic
by Ribbons
Mar 31st, 2009
08:34:06 PM
Conspiracy-
by TedKordLives
Mar 31st, 2009
09:36:42 PM
TedKord
by Ribbons
Mar 31st, 2009
10:02:36 PM
yeah
by Series7
Mar 31st, 2009
11:03:14 PM
In the new Trek Movie, the Enterprise is the most advanced...
by Bones
Mar 31st, 2009
11:12:07 PM
Continued...
by Bones
Mar 31st, 2009
11:14:15 PM
Who fuckin cares The Room is on adult swim!
by Kenny_Fuckin_Powers
Mar 31st, 2009
11:25:38 PM
Abrams/Orci/Kurtzman are to Star Trek as -
by Laserbrain
Apr 1st, 2009
01:07:40 AM
Transformers Rocked
by ComputerwizardPK
Apr 1st, 2009
01:11:49 AM
What if the movie...
by 420 Boylston St
Apr 1st, 2009
02:05:56 AM
Bones, quit hatin'...
by BurnHollywood
Apr 1st, 2009
04:02:14 AM
burnhollywood
by BendersShinyAss
Apr 1st, 2009
05:57:40 AM
I m a trek fan, grew up on it and i dont care
by southafricanguy
Apr 1st, 2009
07:22:50 AM
"I like this ship! It's exciting!"
by kwisatzhaderach
Apr 1st, 2009
08:24:54 AM
KWISAHATZHADERACH...hows it going?
by southafricanguy
Apr 1st, 2009
08:58:24 AM
conspiracy
by yomomma
Apr 1st, 2009
09:46:22 AM
Yes, Star Trek did get stale.
by kabong
Apr 1st, 2009
10:34:40 AM
Happy "April Fools Day", Burn Hollywood!
by Bones
Apr 1st, 2009
11:20:19 AM
wtf?
by yodaismyhomie
Apr 1st, 2009
11:25:44 AM
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Shat
by yodaismyhomie
Apr 1st, 2009
11:30:53 AM
Oh and here's a thought...
by Bones
Apr 1st, 2009
11:32:50 AM
NoHubris
by YotzVonFrelnik
Apr 1st, 2009
12:26:56 PM
What film am I talking about?
by Bones
Apr 1st, 2009
01:17:44 PM
Smart move...
by StatelyWayneManor
Apr 1st, 2009
01:42:47 PM

by StatelyWayneManor
Apr 1st, 2009
01:43:58 PM
"Our opinions don't matter"
by Damned if I can login
Apr 1st, 2009
01:47:53 PM
Sorry for all the alliteration
by Damned if I can login
Apr 1st, 2009
02:00:47 PM
Damned If I can Login...
by Bones
Apr 1st, 2009
03:13:04 PM
Bones - AGREED on all points...
by Damned if I can login
Apr 1st, 2009
03:38:50 PM
Bones.
by yomomma
Apr 1st, 2009
04:42:02 PM
They should have gone more boldly
by agnosticyesno
Apr 1st, 2009
07:02:17 PM
Bones, back at ya...
by BurnHollywood
Apr 1st, 2009
07:23:08 PM
Simon Pegg is an annoying twat!
by scriptgirl_nipples
Apr 1st, 2009
07:53:57 PM
Cloverfield = the worst "moster" movie ever
by paulyd30
Apr 2nd, 2009
11:43:15 AM
LAST!
by Replicant23
Apr 5th, 2009
03:37:20 PM
No Fool...I am LAST!!!!!
by ElPalabraUltimo
Apr 5th, 2009
04:04:13 PM
No Fool...I am LAST!!!!!
by ElPalabraUltimo
Apr 5th, 2009
04:04:33 PM
Ahem
by Kobaal
May 11th, 2009
05:57:14 AM

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