JJ Abrams

MOVIE REVIEW: Run, don’t walk, to see ’10 Cloverfield Lane’

Film: 10 Cloverfield Lane Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr. It’s been 8 years since the original Cloverfield took theaters by storm. I fondly look back on opening night when my father and brother had no idea what they were about to watch, having seen none of the […]

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Flexes The Power Of Escapism (And The Light Side)

Film: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver Directed By: JJ Abrams I’m not going to sit here and reflect upon the personal relationship I had with the Star Wars franchise as a kid. We grow up, move on, get a job and the magic in life fades a little […]

Go Behind The Scenes Of ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ In This New Video

Everyone believed the Star Wars panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con would be a major event, but no one knew exactly what to expect. The cast was present–including ‘The Legacy Players,’ Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford–as was director JJ Abrams, and somewhere in the middle a behind-the-scenes video from the production of […]

New ‘Star Wars’ Trailer Teases New Foes and Old Allies

After what feels like forever, we have finally been given our second look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the form of a new two-minute teaser. If ever you had doubts as to JJ Abrams’ ability to helm one of the most beloved franchises in cinema history, I assure you that such reservations will […]

Roberto Orci Will Not Direct ‘Star Trek 3,’ Studio May Want Edgar Wright

Amidst all the franchises trying to get your attention over the last month it would be easy to understand if you forgot another Star Trek was also coming our way in the years ahead. Star Trek 3, which will likely have a different name when it hits theaters, is scheduled for release in 2016. There […]

‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’ Trailer To Debut In Theaters This Friday

The day after Thanksgiving marks the day when people flock in droves to buy products at steep discounts in what is known as Black Friday. Instead of trampling people at Target for that new TV, you may want to look at the list below and venture out to a Regal Cinemas theater. Why? Well, you […]

‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ Cast Revealed

After months of hype and too many internet rumors for any site to possibly stay on top of, the studio behind Star Wars: Episode VII has finally revealed the lead cast for the upcoming film. Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the […]

J.J. Abrams Confirms ‘Star Wars’ Script Completion, Addresses Rumors

Did you guys know there is a new Star Wars movie on the horizon? Crazy, right? You would think people would be excited that they would talk about it every single day or something. TheWrap is the source of the latest Star Wars: Episode VII tidbit, and it may be the juiciest to date. J.J. […]

J.J. Abrams Regrets Keeping Cumberbatch’s Role In ‘Into Darkness’ A Secret

This is very refreshing to hear. Back when Star Trek: Into Darkness was in production, and the months leading up to its release, the internet was on fire. Attempting to deduce the role played by Benedict Cumberbatch in the film, the rumor mill was at an all time churn. Is he Khan? No, probably not. […]

R2-D2 Confirmed For New ‘Star Wars’ Film, Model Built By Fans

The long loved astro-droid from previous Star Wars incarnations will make a return in the new film, Episode VII. I mean, let’s be honest, it wouldn’t really be a Star Wars film if it didn’t have R2-D2. While this was probably assumed by most already, it is nice to have some actual confirmation of something […]

J.J. Abrams And Lawrence Kasdan To Write New ‘Star Wars’ Script

It seems that writing duties have been passed from Michael Arndt to Episode VII director J.J. Abrams, and Star Wars veteran Lawrence Kasdan, for the newest episode in the series’ canon. Originally given to Arndt back in November, Abrams and Kasdan are stepping in to re-write, change, and presumably do many different things than Arndt […]

‘Star Wars’ Casting Rumor Puts Saoirse Ronan At The Reading Table

Behold! The internet yields yet another Star Wars rumor. Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has supposedly read for a role in the upcoming, long awaited, but possibly not hoped for, Star Wars sequels. With a massive fog of J.J. Abrams related rumors to trudge through, who knows which side of the force these whispers lie. But, […]