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Summer movie preview

Familiar faces (Tom Hanks), popular characters (Mr. Spock and Harry Potter) and lots of action mean one hot summer on the big screen.

In a summer movie slate full of sequels, remakes and the occasional original script, the much-hyped "Star Trek" may have the edge on the competition.

The reason: It's all three in one.

Due for release Friday (although there may be earlier screenings Thursday), "Star Trek" has already become the 800-pound Tribble to beat this summer thanks to a spate of rave reviews following overseas...

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