Here's what's new to the highly-anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens which will be released on December 18 this year.

Simon Pegg will write a less Star Treky script for “Star Trek 3” also called “Star Trek Beyond.” This decision was made by Paramount so the latest entry in the franchise will have more appeal to the general audience. This may not be good news for the Trekkers and for Simon Pegg who might be under fire once again after his sci-fi criticisms.

"Star Trek 3" adds Sofia Boutella in the science fiction franchise. With the Klingons out of the picture in the upcoming movie, fans think that it would be the Romulans that will stop the mission of the Enterprise crew this time. Will Sofia then play as their woman Commander?

Could a 'Star Trek' movie universe become a possibility? What can fans expect of the third film, especially when its planned release date sits on the franchise's 50th anniversary? Additionally, take a sneak peak of the upcoming 'Star Trek: Renegade' that will debut this summer.

2016 will be the year of 'Prometheus 2' and 'Star Trek 3' 2016 is looking like a great year for science fiction film fans- not only has Promethus 2 been rumored for an early 2016 release date (while that's not set in stone, it's certainly possible), the latest film in the Star Trek franchise will also be debuting next year (as well, expect Star Trek 3 to come up with a more creative title between now and 2016- something a little more like Star Trek Into Darkness).

“Star Trek 3” is now in its pre-production stage and they are carefully choosing additional cast members in the upcoming film. There are a lot of potential villain role for Bryan Cranston if he joins the upcoming film.

“Star Trek 3” is scheduled to be released on July 8, 2016 with an all new production team and new upcoming villains. J.J. Abrams will still be involved as producer and speaks up his thoughts on the new production team. Star Wars and Star Trek crossover has a huge possibility.

"Breaking Bad" actor Bryan Cranston is rumored to be in talks to be the villain in the upcoming third installment of the sci-fi movie "Star Trek." Recent reports also suggest that the movie will feature three new female characters.

“Star Trek 3” will hit the silver screen on July 2016. Production team gets major changes and new characters join the cast.

“Star Trek 3” is slated to hit the big screen on July 8, 2016. Paramount Pictures is sticking with their scheduled release even though there have been changes in its production team.