Good news, Trekkies! After a rocky start, Star Trek 3 is speeding towards a release just in time for the series’ 50th anniversary! But will it be the Star Trek movies we’ve been waiting for?

Join Jessica Chobot as she breaks down the change in creative team, screenwriter Simon Pegg’s statements about the movie’s tone, and details about Idris Elba’s villainous role – all on today’s Nerdist News!

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