Quentin Tarantino's 'Star Trek' to Be Rated-R: Report

Director Quentin Tarantino met with screenwriters this week for his reported “Star Trek” film, according  to Deadline. The trade reports that “The Revenant” screenwriter Mark L. Smith is the frontrunner, alongside writers Lindsey Beer and Drew Pearce. 

What’s more, Deadline says that the film will be rated-R  – which would be a first for the “Star Trek” franchise. Tarantino is reportedly developing  the project with J.J. Abrams, though it’s also said Paramount has not officially greenlit the project.

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The “Star Trek” franchise is a huge universe, and it can be intimidating to beam into if you’re not a core Trekkie. But never fear — Space.com has a quiz fit for even beginner Trekkies fresh from Starfleet Academy. Are you ready? Let’s warp to it!

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No further details about the potential plot, era, or continuity of the purported film have been reported.

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