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Despite the secretive nature of director J.J. Abrams, even going so far as installing giant crates to keep out paparazzi, new photos have surfaces from the set of Star Trek 2.  The photos feature Zachary Quinto’s “Spock” donning an Iron Man style “Volcano Suit” to ascend into what is being described as a volcano (convenient, right?).  The film also stars Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg and Benedict Cumberbatch and is set to his theaters May 17th, 2013.  You can check out the photos below along with the previous set photos featuring Cumberbatch and Saldana.

Last week we gave you a first look at set photos from the highly anticipated sequel to Star Trek.  The photos featured what appeared to be a fight between Zachary Quinto’s “Spock” and Benedict Cumberbatch’s seemingly villainous character.  Word is director J.J. Abrams wasn’t happy with the photos as actress Zoe Saldana explained to MTV on the red carpet at this past weekend’s Independent Spirit Awards.  “J.J. was very upset,” she said.  “I have to say that. It’s not going to stop people from intruding, but they are, and it’s such a bummer because it only hurts them by stealing away the surprise.”

If the notoriously secretive director wasn’t happy with the leaked photos, he sure won’t be happy to hear …

Things have been pretty quite on the set of Star Trek 2, with notoriously secretive director J.J. Abrams and his crew giving little details about the production.  When actor Benedict Cumberbatch was cast and rumors spread that he would be playing the villain of the film, Abrams would only say “who said he’s our villain” when asked about the role.  Despite Abrams’ denial, it looks like we are finally getting confirmation that Cumberbatch is in fact playing the villain of the film.  We have obtained the first official photos from the set and they show Cumberbatch in a hand-to-hand battle with Zachary Quinto’s “Spock” on what is being described as a “Space Barge”.  The scene shows each getting the upperhand …