Variety: 'Star Trek' film to launch Dec. '08

Variety.com - 'Star Trek' film to launch Dec. '08: "Trekkers can look forward to a very merry Christmas in 2008.

Paramount announced Tuesday it will release J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek XI' on Christmas Day next year, resurrecting the cult franchise after a six-year hiatus.

Newest installment, a prequel focusing on a young Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, is the first to be slotted for release on the holiday."