Some of the filming on Star Trek into Darkness was so intense, that it made actor Simon Pegg physically ill.

J.J. Abrams preferred to have sets as real as possible, avoiding the use of CG whenever he could. So large sets were built on which to film.

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Although the Star Trek into Darkness story got tense at times, the actors found lots of time for humor on the set.

“We do a lot of beaming in this film,” said Saldana, and that led to funny moments on the set.

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Last night, MTV released a new clip from Star Trek into Darkness featuring Zachary Quinto, John Cho, and Zoe Saldana.

The clip was taken from the “volcano” scene part of the movie and contains some footage not seen before. Spoilers are in the clip.

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In a new interview with Chris Pine, the actor spoke about Kirk’s development in this film and what he expects for Kirk in the next film.

Unlike the first film, where fans saw a cocky Kirk, the Kirk in this film has issues.

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A new short video featuring Karl Urban (Dr. McCoy) has been posted at the Are You #THE1701? website.

Slightly more than a minute long, the video begins with a clip where McCoy and others are on the run from disgruntled natives of a planet.

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For those who missed Zoe Saldana‘s recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, they can now watch it online.

Saldana’s appearance on the show included a new clip from Star Trek into Darkness.

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A new video features J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and Simon Pegg talking about Star Trek into Darkness.

The video features several clips from the film. Mild spoilers are behind the cut.

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With the opening of Star Trek into Darkness, the actors will be guests on quite a few shows in the next two weeks.

First up will be tonight, on MTV, where J.J. Abrams, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana and Benedict Cumberbatch will appear on MTV in “MTV First: Star Trek into Darkness.”

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Karl Urban, Star Trek into Darkness‘ Doctor McCoy, explained what makes this film different than the first one, and what he really meant by a quote of his last summer regarding Benedict Cumberbatch, a quote that had set tongues wagging.

While the last film was setting up the characters, Star Trek into Darkness is about relationships, said Urban.

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Last night, Star Trek into Darkness premiered in Mexico City, Mexico, and pictures from the event have emerged.

In attendance at the screening were J.J. Abrams, Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, and Alice Eve.

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Star Trek into Darkness Co-Producer/Co-Writer Damon Lindelof spoke about his work on the movie and one of the topics was the mysterious John Harrison.

In this latest Trek movie, the events of Star Trek (2009) weigh heavily upon the Federation.

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The latest videos featuring characters from Star Trek into Darkness went online today, and the videos feature Carol Marcus and Hikaru Sulu.

The videos show some Star Trek into Darkness scenes and interviews with Alice Eve and John Cho. Mild spoilers are behind the cut.

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Star Trek fans in the US will be able to see Star Trek into Darkness a day early.

The regular version of Star Trek was due to open May 17, two days after the Star Trek into Darkness IMAX opening, but the date has been changed to May 16 instead.

Fan demand to see the movie is high, with IMAX screenings already sold out in major markets.

In a short video, Anton Yelchin explains what to expect in Star Trek into Darkness.

The topics include: the main theme of Star Trek into Darkness, Kirk’s journey, and Yelchin’s opinion of the film.

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Even though Carol Marcus is a part of Star Trek history, actress Alice Eve has made the character her own.

Playing a younger version of the character means that Eve was free to make some changes to Marcus.

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