New ‘Star Trek’ film delayed

“Star Trek” fans will have to wait a bit longer to see where the crew of the starship Enterprise is boldly going next.

The release of J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek,” with a new cast taking on the roles of Capt. James Kirk, Spock and other original characters, has been moved from Christmas Day to May 8, 2009.

A studio spokesman said the switch was a business move, not because of any problems with the film caused by the recent Writers Guild of America strike. Executives decided the movie could make more money in the summer, he said.

Directed by “Lost” creator Abrams, “Star Trek” recounts an early adventure of Kirk, Vulcan scientist Spock and their shipmates. Chris Pine plays Kirk, a role originated by William Shatner, and Zachary Quinto plays the young Spock, a part created by Leonard Nimoy, who returns to play the Vulcan in older age.