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“Star Trek’s” Chris Pine to join Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep, and Johnny Depp in “Into the Woods” (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:03 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

With the recent release of “Star Trek,” is seems that captain Chris Pine may be shifting gears. Pine and Jake Gyllenhaal are in negotiations to join Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp in Rob Marshall’s adaption of the musical “Into the Woods.”

‘Star Trek into Darkness’ stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto attempt to speak Irish - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:53 PDT

Chris Pine and Zachary Quitno (© Gaye Gerard / Paramount)It may not be Klingon, but the Irish language can sound just as strange to those who are not familiar with itSuch is so for movie stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, who are the leads in the upcoming ‘Star Trek into Darkness,’ the followup to their 2009 ‘Star Trek’ rebootDuring a presser with TG4, Ireland’s Irish speaking television station, the interviewer challenged Pine and Quinto to try a few key Star Trek phrases as Gailege READ MORE

"Star Trek Into Darkness" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Pine announced - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:08:16 PST

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Paramount have released an abbreviated announcement trailer in anticipation for its new movie “Star Trek Into Darkness”. The trailer features Benedict Cumberbatch, best known for playing the title character on the British show “Sherlock”, playing villain Khan.

Chris Pine feels there is more pressure on 'Star Trek 2' to do well (IrishCentral)

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:02:04 PDT

Chris PineThe actor is reprising his role as James Kirk in the sequel to the 2009 reboot of the sci-fi franchise and he admits there are a lot more expectations on the film because the previous one was so well receivedHe said: "I probably feel the stakes are a bit bigger The first one, we didn't have much to lose, because we didn't have much to lose! It was either going to be a great big hot and surprise everybody, or it was going to fall the down the drain and no one would've thought twice about it "And it just so happened it was pretty well received READ MORE

JJ Abrams beings shooting 'Star Trek 2' with Chris Pine - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:06:32 PST

By: DARA KELLY

A few short years ago no one knew if a big screen reboot of the original Star Trek franchise would rock the box office, but along came director J.J. Abrams, determined to boldy re-cast all the original characters and send them off on a journey that was classic Trek and yet still fresh as a daisy.

‘Star Trek’s’ Chris Pine to star in Jeff Nichols ‘Mud’ (IrishCentral)

Fri, 20 May 2011 06:59:58 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Star of 2009s "Star Trek" reboot and "Unstoppable", Chris Pine is set to team up with "Shotgun Stories" and "Take Shelter" director, Jeff Nichols, in his new drama "Mud".

Olivia Wilde joins Chris Pine in ‘Welcome to the People’ – SEE PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:21:04 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

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Olivia Wilde is grateful for her Irish roots – SEE PHOTOS + VIDEOS

“House” actress Olivia Wilde has been signed up to star alongside “Star Trek’s” Chris Pine in “Welcome to People”.

Wilde, who was most recently involved in “Tron” and “Cowboys & Aliens” will star alongside Pine and Elizabeth banks in this family drama. The move tells the story of a businessman (Pine) who returns home from his father’s funeral to discover his sister (Banks) with a 12-year-old son. Wilde will play Pine’s girlfriend.

Alex Kurtman who co-wrote “Star Trek” and “Cowboys” is directing the movie. He also wrote this screenplay with Roberto Orci and Jody Lambert. This is his directorial debut.

Production will begin in L.A. this month.

Chris Pine plays insane Irishman to raves (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:14:46 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

'Star Trek' actor Chris Pine is boldly going toward a challenging new Irish role that light years from his Captain James T. Kirk character.