Star Trek Into Darkness Will Debut The First 9 Minutes In IMAX This December

Paramount Pictures will release the first 9 minutes from J.J. Abrams' eagerly-awaited Star Trek Into Darkness exclusively in IMAX 3D months prior to the film's official release in May 2013. This first-look at the movie will play in approximately 500 digital IMAX 3D theatres beginning December 14th.





Star Trek Into Darkness, the sequel to Abrams' 2009 hit film that redefined the Star Trek universe for a new generation, marks the first time exclusive footage has been played in IMAX 3D and only the third time a first-look will be released in IMAX.

Here's what IMAX chairman and president greg Foster had to say. "Our longtime partners J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk and the Bad Robot team have really hit it out of the park  the footage is absolutely incredible. Their use of the IMAX Camera and canvas is sure to impress current and future Star Trek fans alike, and we're thrilled to once again work with our friends at Paramount Pictures to offer this extended 'first look' at this highly anticipated summer blockbuster."

Star Trek Into Darkness is written by Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci and directed by J.J. Abrams. Abrams is producing with Bryan Burk through Bad Robot Productions, along with Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci. Star Trek Into Darkness comes to theaters May 17th, 2013 and stars Zoe Saldana, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, John Cho. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams. Sources: IMAX