J.J. Abrams Is Officially Directing ‘Star Trek 2’. Lens Flare A-Go-Go!

J.J. Abrams is officially directing Star Trek 2. This is good news for those of us who like ridiculously stylish bullshit, somewhat talented directors, and most importantly fucking lens flares.

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Get ready for a sequel full of lens flares! J.J. Abrams, who directed 2009’s  Star Trekrelaunch, will be returning to direct the second film.

According to  Vulture, pre-production is already underway, and the plan is to start shooting this winter. We’re glad Abrams is committed, after a long period of uncertainty during which the  Trek  sequel’s release date has gotten pushed back from its original June 2012 target. Here’s hoping we can still see another  Trek  movie sometime next year.

I’m excited.