Angels in America cast photo

This is the first full company shot of the Angels in America cast. Photo by Gregory Costanzo

‘Star Trek 2′ Won’t Start Filming For ‘A While’

‘I can’t wait to go back,’ actor said of sequel while attending San Diego Comic-Con.

Though Zachary Quinto is at San Diego Comic-Con to promote “Lucid,” the first comic from his production company, Before the Door Pictures, which debuted at the Con, he was willing to shed some light on the upcoming “Star Trek 2.”

There isn’t much known about the sequel, though writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman told MTV News that they’re “making significant process on the story.” Quinto, who was joined by “Lucid” creator and author Michael McMillian at the convention, said he is ready for anything the writers throw at him.

“I can’t wait to go back. We have a while until we’re going to do another one. It probably won’t be until next year at this time,” he said, debunking rumors that filming would start in January.

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J.J. Abrams, who directed 2009’s “Star Trek,” hasn’t confirmed that he will be directing the sequel, but Quinto said he would still be onboard even if Abrams isn’t.

“I have a lot of trust and gratitude and respect for J.J. [Abrams] and Damon Lindelof and for Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman. They know what they’re doing,” Quinto said. “I would obviously love to see J.J. directing every ‘Star Trek’ movie that I’m ever a part of, but if it’s not the case, I’m sure whoever does will be someone he’s chosen for whatever reason. They know what’s up. I just show up where they tell me to show up and stand on a piece of tape.”

When asked if there might be a Spock-versus-Khan confrontation in the film, Quinto avoided the question by pretending he was asked if there would be a Con, in the film. “Actually, ‘Star Trek 2? takes place at Comic-Con. Have you gotten an advance copy of the script? Unacceptable,” the actor joked.

Quinto continued, “I don’t know man, I don’t know. I’m just excited. My focus is elsewhere and I know that when the time is right and they want me to be involved again … Until then, I love to let them do their thing because I know that what they’re doing is really exciting but also really fun. They’re good people.”

“HEROES” Creator Tim Kring and actor Zachary Quinto talk “Shift” at 2010 Comic Con

Tim Kring, creator of the TV series “HEROES” has a new book project “SHIFT” which will debut in August from Crown Books.
Set in the crucible of the 1960s, Shift is the story of Chandler Forrestal, a man whose life is changed forever when he is unwittingly dragged into a CIA mind-control experiment. After being given a massive dose of LSD, Chandler de­velops a frightening array of mental powers. With his one-in-a-billion brain chemistry, Chandler’s heightened perception uncovers a plot to assassi­nate President Kennedy.

Article and photos copyright Suzanne Philips

Tim Kring visited the 2010 Comic Con in San Diego and brought along his friend Zachary Quinto (Sylar from HEROES) to discuss the project. Tim was nice enough to take time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions specifically for CFM readers, which you can read here.

You can get your hands on what is sure to be an amazing read when “SHIFT” comes out on August 10th from Crown Books. But exclusively for CFM readers, we have one advanced reading copy of “SHIFT” to give away now! It’s easy to enter, just leave a comment to this post with your name, phone number and your favorite HEROES character and you are entered! Winner will be chosen on August 1st and will be notified by email.

Thanks so much Suzanne Philips for sending in the artile.

Casting Disclosed for ‘Angels in America’

Initial casting for the September revival of Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Angels in America” includes Zachary Quinto and Billy Porter, according to two theater executives involved with the Signature Theater Company production.

Mr. Quinto, who played Spock in the 2009 film “Star Trek” and Sylar on the television series “Heroes,” will portray the sarcastic Louis Ironson. Mr. Porter, an actor and singer who has performed in Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, has been cast as Belize, the nurse and former drag queen.

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A spokesman for the “Angels” production had no comment on the casting.

The Off Broadway revival will be directed by Michael Greif (“Next to Normal,” “Rent”), and will mark the first time that “Angels” has been produced on a major New York stage since the Broadway production of Parts 1 and 2 closed in December 1994.

The two parts of “Angels” will run in repertory at Signature from Sept. 14 through Dec. 19.

Source: Arts Beat

Before After – new Funny or Die! video

Zachary Quinto grows a tiny mustache and gets ready for a bull fight in his latest video for FunnyOrDie.com, Before After! He plays a matador, a priest preparing to perform an exorcism on a possible “bluffer” and a birthday party clown in the brand new short, comprised of three vignettes.

“before. after. all at once. in just a few hours. hurry. olé,” Zachary tweeted late last night.

Before The Door > Short Movies > Before After

Zach in Emergency Room

This is REALLY a great find. Here’s a video of Zach doing a participation on Emergency Room: Code Blue. For those who doesn’t have any idea what is this, it’s a computer game, which YOU can be the doctor. And on this episode, Zachary is in need f a surgery for his back’s pain.

Really thanks to kovaryo/Leonyne Fire for the find. Video and caps can be seen below:

Other Projects > Games > Emergency Room: Code Blue (2000)

Zachary Quinto set for WET’s LOVE Benefit

Emmanuelle Chriqui, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mamie Gummer, Carla Gugino, Ron Livingston, Chris Messina, Zachary Quinto, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jennifer Westfedlt are set to perform in LOVE, to be held on April 19 at The Angel Orensanz Foundation. This evening of short plays on love will benefit WET Productions. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.

In addition to the performance, producer Lynda Obst will receive the first annual “We Empower Together Award,” which honors a woman in the media whose accomplishments have paved the way for other women to succeed. Nora Ephron will present the honor. An additional award will be given to HBO vice president Maria Zuckerman, recognizing her achievements in producing groundbreaking female-driven projects.

WET Productions is a non-profit created to empower women and girls by producing media that challenges female stereotypes and advocates for equality.

For further information, visit: www.wetproductions.org

Source: TheaterMania.com

Margin Call: First Look

Zach has just posted on his Twitter a picture on set of Margin Call, alongside the fellows Corey Moosa and Neal Dodson.
As previously announced, the project is set to be released in September, and Zach is also producer (with Before the Door).

Check the picture in bigger size, in our gallery.