Star Trek fans take note, while the movie is set to be shown in 3D it will all be done post production, in short it will be shot in 2D. Director J.J Abrams promises: We'll do a good high-end conversion,” "It'll be like the Harry Potter movie and all that. Luckily we have the months needed to do it right because if you rush it, it never looks good." The director also confirmed that IMAX could also be a viable option he had this to say: "IMAX is my favourite format; I'm a huge fan. I would love to do It." shooting will begin early 2012 and although Abrams is not giving much away he did confirm that there would be no appearances from former original cast members in this instalment.