Scheduled release date is November 17... and frankly, even the preview trailer is badass! We can't wait for the release.

Pre-Production has started on 'The Hobbit', scheduled for release in 2011.

Guillermo del Toro will direct The Hobbit this time around, with original LotR director Peter Jackson working in a producing role. The film will be split into two, and will not stray from the source material as rumored in the past. As of now, we're still waiting for our main character, Bilbo Baggins (featured as an adult in the first film), to be cast – with some saying that role could go to James McAvoy or David Tennant. Actual production will begin next year with the first installment arriving in theaters in December 2011.

4 Novels Based On 'Trek XI' Set For 2010 - TrekMovie.com has just posted Pocket Books' official novel schedule for next year, including the revelation the company will publish four books based on the universe of J.J. Abrams' latest Trek film. "You can't see a new Star Trek movie this...

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Specifically, the details we have to date are:

June

"Refugees" by Alan Dean Foster

No details, except that the ‘refugees' are not the Vulcans.

July

"Seek a Newer World" by Christopher Bennett

Rachel recently posted her review of Star Trek XI as well as her thoughts of the franchise reboot on Denver Post online:

To the new audience of Trekkers, I offer welcome and a word of advice. We live in uncertain times. May you find courage and hope with your popcorn and pop. Always keep your phaser set on stun and follow the Prime Directive. And when your non-believing friends poke gentle fun at you, take the high road and offer the noblest of salutations for today and the future:

"Live long and prosper."