The sequel of "Star Trek" began shooting in Los Angeles, Paramount Pictures announced on Saturday.

In a press statement Paramount said that principal photography has commenced, the phase of film production in which the movie is filmed, with actors on set and cameras rolling. It confirmed the release date for May 17, 2012 in 3D.

The re-launch of the franchise by director J.J. Abrams was met with critical acclaim and a worldwide gross of over $365 million at the box office.

Star in the film Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Bruce Greenwood and Simon Pegg.

Based upon "Star Trek" created by Gene Roddenberry, the film is produced by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.

The script was written by Alex Kurtzman & Robert Orci & Damon Lindelof.
Jeffrey Chernov, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Paul Schwake are the executive producers.

The director of photography isDan Mindel, ASC, BSC.  The production designer is Scott Chambliss.  The film is edited by Maryann Brandon, A.C.E. and Mary Jo Markey, A.C.E.  The costume designer is Michael Kaplan. The music is by Michael Giacchino.