JJ Abrams In Talks For Micronauts Movie + Zombie Movie? + Directing TV Pilot [UPDATED] November 5, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Sci-Fi , 34 comments
Star Trek director/producer JJ Abrams continues to build his portfolio of projects in development. Today its being reported that Abrams is producing a movie based on the Micronauts toy line. There is also a rumor that he has another Cloverfield-like project in development. [UPDATE: Plus news on Abrams NBC spy show]
Abrams: Star Trek Sequel Will Not Be ‘Remake’ – But Khan Still A Possibility November 2, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 485 comments
The Star Trek sequel continues to be in the early stages and according to JJ Abrams, the notion of bringing back Khan is still possible. In a new interview snippet at MTV, the producer and possible director of the sequel talks about the possibility of recasting Trek’s ultimate villain.
Abrams Not Directing Mission Impossible: IV October 27, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 77 comments
Another piece in the puzzle that is the Star Trek sequel has fallen into place as JJ Abrams has now confirmed that, although he is co-producing, he will not return to the director’s chair for the fourth Mission: Impossible film. More details on that below, plus comments from Abrams on Superman
Watch Clips Of Shatner (Accepting For JJ Abrams) From Spike Scream Awards October 26, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film) , 62 comments
Tomorrow night Spike TV airs their Scream Awards, and as we reported last weekend, JJ Abrams new Star Trek film does very well. We now have some clips from the show, where you can see William Shatner on stage accepting an award for the movie and talking to JJ Abrams about how he isn’t in it.
Kurtzman and Orci Talk About ‘Digging Deeper’ In Star Trek Sequel October 21, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 346 comments
We already reported that at the 2009 Screenwriters Expo last weekend, Star Trek scribes Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman announced that they are now shooting to finish their sequel script in eight months (instead of two) and the film is now likely slated for 2012. In a new interview from the event, the pair go into more details about what that extra time gives them, as well as talking about more aspects of Star Trek and more.
Star Trek Takes Home Top Spike Scream Awards – Shatner Makes Surprise Appearance [UPDATED October 18, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film) , 178 comments
The Spike Scream Awards were taped in Los Angeles Saturday night (to air Tuesday October 27th). The new Star Trek movie started the night with the most nominations and walked away with a few awards, including the top prize of "Ultimate Scream" as well as Best Sci-Fi Film. And in a surprise, William Shatner appeared on stage to pick up one of Trek’s awards. Details and photos below. [UPDATE: Full list of Trek's six wins]
Star Trek Sequel Writers Planning For 2012 Release October 17, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 131 comments
Earlier this week TrekMovie reported that, based on the Paramount’s release slate and the schedules of the filmmakers, the chances of a Star Trek sequel in 2011 were shrinking. Now comes the first (sort of) confirmation of this, with comments from screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman made at the Screenwriting Expo held in Los Angeles this week. More details below
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Kurtzman, Orci & Lindelof Talk Abrams & Star Trek Collaboration October 16, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Orci/Kurtzman, ST09 Creative, Star Trek (2009 film) , 57 comments
They have been referred to here as the current ‘Supreme Court’ of Star Trek, but the collaboration between JJ Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman goes far beyond the final frontier. Today’s Variety has a lengthy feature on Abrams team and how they have come together to create projects that are at the top of the Hollywood buzz list, including some insights into the process of creating the new Star Trek movie. Excerpts below.
Orci & Kurtzman Q&A On Star Trek, DVD/Blu-ray, Writing Process & Sequel October 14, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Interview, Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 159 comments
Last week we put up a partial transcript of the Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman Q&A from the Paramount Home Video press event promoting the upcoming Star Trek DVD & Blu-ray releases. That focused on the sequel and other projects. Today we have the rest of the Q&A, with discussions of the Star Trek movie, the DVD & Blu-ray, their writing process, and a bit more on the sequel as well.
Video of JJ Abrams From Last Week’s Star Trek Home Video Press Event October 13, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, DVD/Blu-ray, Fringe, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 18 comments
Last week Star Trek director JJ Abrams conducted a Q&A at a press event promoting the upcoming Star Trek DVD and Blu-ray releases. TrekMovie posted a partial transcript, which covered what JJ said, not related to the home video releases. Video from the event is now available online, which includes poritions related to the DVD and Blu-ray releases (which was previously under media embargo). Watch it below
New Paramount Film Deals For JJ Abrams & Chris Pine – Is There Still Time For Star Trek Sequel in 2011? October 12, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 86 comments
The two captain’s of this year’s Star Trek movie have been working even more deals at Paramount in recent days. The trades are reporting that Star Trek producer/director JJ Abrams has put yet another film into development, with a $2M script purchase. Plus, Chris Pine is now in talks to star in a new Paramount drama directed by DJ Carauso. Details below.
Orci & Kurtzman On Star Trek Sequel, Fringe, Cowboys & Aliens & more + Pair Producing Hawaii Five-0 Reboot October 8, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Fringe, Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 160 comments
In addition to JJ Abrams (see previous story), writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman were also on hand at the Paramount Home Video press day. The pair took a lot of questions about the Star Trek sequel as well as their other projects, and we have full details on all of it below. Plus there is some late breaking news that the pair are producing a new Hawaii Five-0.
JJ Abrams Talks Star Trek Sequel, Shatner, Nimoy, Nick Meyer & more
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Nimoy, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2012) , 97 comments
Today Paramount held a press event in LA for their fall home video releases, including Star Trek. One of the Q&A sessions was with Star Trek director JJ Abrams who, in addition to questions about DVD and Blu-ray sets, ended up talking about the Star Trek sequel, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nick Meyer, and more. Get all the details below.


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