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Simon Pegg has been rushed into writing the script for 'Star Trek Beyond'.
The 45-year-old film-maker - who's co-writing the eagerly-awaited new sci-fi movie alongside Doug Jung - has revealed he was forced to write 'Star Trek Beyond' in an unusually short timeframe.
Simon explained: "It's been a very truncated process because the timeframe was a lot shorter than we'd normally have.
"It's really forced us into action; you make use of the time you have."
However, Simon insisted he didn't stress about the time pressures because of the wealth of 'Star Trek'-related information available to him online.
He told the New York Daily News newspaper: "When you write dialogue for any of those characters, it's a peculiar thing because you hear their voices in your head.
"In a way it's a great help because you're not really starting from scratch, you're not just working with a bunch of characters that you know well, but a fully formed, fully realised universe.
"And I've got to say the Star Trek Wikipedia, Memory Alpha, which is online, has been so helpful. If you need to know what's inside of a photon torpedo, there it is online, because there are so many dedicated fans out there who have such a vast knowledge of the universe and the minutia of it."

Screenwriter Chris Columbus is "very protective" of the 'Goonies' sequel.
The 56-year-old film-maker - who penned the original 1985 adventure comedy movie - has revealed plans are in place to make a sequel, but said there are several obstacles to be overcome first.
He explained: "There are a lot of writers who are interested in writing 'Goonies,' but the problem is that we are very protective because it's such a well-loved movie."
Chris explained that it will be much easier to write a follow-up to 'Gremlins', another popular 80s movie he penned.
He explained to the Huffington Post: "'Gremlins' is a little easier to probably come up with something, because gremlins exist as creatures. They haven't aged. The Goonies have aged 30 years.
"There was a magic about that particular cast, so how do you make it work now? And that's a difficult challenge."
Earlier this year, Chris assured fans that the 'Gremlins' reboot will not be a shot-for-shot reproduction of the original, though he said it will feature "the same universe, the same rules [and] same Gremlins".
He said: "It's not a remake of the first movie at all. Because the first movie's very dear to my heart."

David Beckham is to star in Guy Richie's 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E'.
The 40-year-old retired soccer star will appear in the action adventure movie, directed by his pal Guy Richie and starring Henry Cavill, about secret agents working to stop criminals using nuclear weapons.
A source said: "He was very grateful to Guy for getting him a small role and it was a great experience."
The Brit will appear early on as he plays the part of a projectionist who reveals the mission for the main characters in the film, set for release on August 1.
The insider told The Sun newspaper: "Becks gets the plot going and sets the scene for the rest of the movie.
"He only needed a day on set to film it so it didn't take too much time out of his schedule.
"Guy thinks it's great Becks is involved. It would make great viewing seeing him pop up as random characters in future.
David was confirmed for the cameo following a snap that wife Victoria, 41, posted on Twitter of him pointing at a movie poster.
Meanwhile, Guy Richie told Access Hollywood: "He's in the film. He's in there... He's marginally disguised, but he's in the movie. I mean, once you know who it is, you'll know who it is!"

The first full trailer for 'Spectre' sees Christoph Waltz introduce himself as "the author" of James Bond's "pain".
The much-hyped teaser - the second to have been released since the movie's launch in December - shows the Oscar-winning star emerge as Bond's nemesis and the iconic secret agent, played by Daniel Craig, involved in a steamy love scene with Italian actress Monica Bellucci.
The fast-paced clip also includes a dramatic action scene with Léa Seydoux, while British stars Naomie Harris and Ben Whishaw reprise their roles as the rebooted Moneypenny and Q respectively.
What's more, the trailer features brief appearances from Andrew Scott as Max Denbigh, the new head of the Centre for National Security, Ralph Fiennes as M and Dave Bautista, who's been cast in the role of Mr. Hinx.
Earlier this month, 'Spectre' director Sam Mendes revealed he has no plans to helm another movie in the Bond franchise, saying it is a "lifestyle choice".
Asked whether he'd be interested in directing another Bond film, Sam said: "I don't think I could go down that road again. You do have to put everything else on hold. [It] really is more a lifestyle choice than a job.
"This is a bigger movie than 'Skyfall'. It's shot in more places - we were in Mexico City and Tangiers and northern Sahara and Rome and the Alps and London."

Christina Hendricks "froze" when she was asked to play Charlize Theron's mother.
The 'Mad Men' star - who is only three months older than her 'Dark Places' co-star - has admitted she sighed with relief when she realised it was for a number of flashback scenes.
She explained: "I walked on set and they had just lost their other lead to play Charlize's mom. They said 'Would you consider taking on this role?' and I sort of just froze.
"Yes [to play her mom]... In flashbacks."
And the 40-year-old beauty has admitted she has tried her best to be "professional" in every job throughout her career.
Recalling one of her first days of work as an actress whilst on The Late Late Show with James Corden, she shared: "I do remember one of the first days at work. You have that hose and you're trying to be professional. My boss had a big painting of himself in the salon and [the hose] slipped out of my hand.
"[Water] was on the client and on the painting. I was trying to get a handle on it. It was one of those bad shampoo girl days ..."

Jake Gyllenhaal wants to become a director.
The 34-year-old actor has received critical acclaim for his performance in front of the camera in various movies, including 'Southpaw', 'Nightcrawler' and 'Donnie Darko', but says he also has ambitions to helm a movie of his own.
Asked if he'd like to make the transition into directing, Jake said: "Yes I would. It hasn't come up yet. It's starting to, but I see how hard it is, and I see how many people think they can do it.
"You really have to know what you want to say. And you really have to be very prepared: not just in terms of skill, but as a human, because it takes such patience. I have more to learn, but I'd like to try my hand at it some day."
Meanwhile, Jake also revealed he weighs up a number of different factors before accepting a film role.
Asked if the director dictates whether he chooses to appear in a film or not, Jake told Time Out magazine: "Sometimes it is, and sometimes it's the director, editor, cinematographer, set designers, producers.
"A movie is never made with just one mind. I try and have the knowledge of every single department, and what they've done."

Jake Gyllenhaal doesn't think acting is difficult.
The 34-year-old star, who appears in new boxing movie 'Southpaw', alongside Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker, has claimed his chosen profession is "absurd".
He said: "I would never call acting difficult: it's just not comparable to difficult things in the world. There's a history to cinema and to film that is to be respected. But it's all within the realm of sanity. It's always a challenge, but sometimes it can become absurd!"
However, Jake revealed he's serious about his preparation for his roles, and recently underwent an intensive fitness plan to be in shape for 'Southpaw'.
He told Time Out magazine: "I'm not sharp enough to just show up and deliver. It takes a lot of preparation. I'll take anything I can get in order to fill out a character, along with classical technique."
But despite being in fighting shape, Jake doesn't think he's suited to life in the ring.
Asked if there's anyone he'd like to fight, the Hollywood star said: "Oh, man, are you kidding? I don't want to fight anybody! There are fights that I'd like to go back and see, and people that I'd like to see fight each other, but no: I don't think there's anybody that I'd really want to fight."

Disney is developing a live-action 'Sword in the Stone' movie. The remake of the 1963 animated film - based on T.H. White's novel of the same name - is being penned by 'Game of Thrones' writer Bryan Cogman, with Brigham Taylor set to produce the movie...

Benicio del Toro is in talks to play the main villain in 'Star Wars: Episode VIII'.
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' actor is being lined up to play a baddie in the sci-fi sequel, insiders have told TheWrap.
Although discussions are still in the early stages, both Disney and Lucasfilm are said to be keen to sign the 48-year-old star up for the film, which is to be directed by Rian Johnson.
del Toro is believed to be a good fit for the role because of his ability to "conjure menace on a whim" and would continue 'Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens' director J. J. Abrams' diverse vision for the franchise that is being led by John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Oscar Isaac.
'Star Wars: Episode VIII' is scheduled to being shooting early next year while it is slated for release on May 26, 2017, following the release of 'Episode VII' this December.
del Toro - who has previously revealed he may not return for the 'Guardians' sequel - will next be seen starring alongside Emily Blunt in the crime drama 'Sicario' and is also set to appear alongside Idris Elba in Harmony Korine's 'The Trap'.