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J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek Into Darkness' to Land in U.K. Before U.S.
LONDON – J.J. Abrams‘ Star Trek Into Darkness has moved its U.K. release date to May 9, a week ahead of the movie's U.S. rollout.
The movie is destined for a wide release across all British exhibitors and a run in Imax 3D screens before it hits U.S. screens May 15.
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Paramount Pictures U.K. said the release gives British cinemagoers a first look at the finished film.
The movie brings in Benedict Cumberbatch alongside 2009's Star Trek cast of Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana and Simon Pegg.
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Pegg, who plays starship crew member Scotty in the film, tweeted: “Looks like Star Trek Into Darkness will land in the UK first. Release date May 9th. That’s about 8 weeks away. Not long considering.”
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