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) , 61 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.
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]
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.
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.
JJ Abrams Talks Star Trek Sequel, Shatner, Nimoy, Nick Meyer & more October 8, 2009
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.
JJ Abrams Sparks Bidding War Over New Spy Show [UPDATE: NBC picks up show] October 1, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity , 34 comments
Today we have another item to file under projects JJ Abrams is working on besides the new Star Trek movie. News broke this morning that Abrams is returning to Alias territory, as a number of networks are in a bidding war to pick up a new spy series produced by Abrams. More details below. [UPDATE: NBC wins bid war]
JJ Abrams Gives A Star Trek Sequel Update + Calls In To Colbert Report [VIDEO] September 29, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 118 comments
In an interview promoting his FOX show Fringe, JJ Abrams has given another one of his mini updates on the sequel to Star Trek. Basically nothing new to report, but he is keeping that ‘who will direct?’ question out there. We have more on that below, plus video of JJ Abams’s phone in appearance on the Colbert Report last night.
JJ Abrams Producing Medical Comedy Pilot + Orci and Kurtzman In Talks To Produce Zombie Movie September 22, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 37 comments
[UPDATED] The team behind the new Star Trek continue to be hot commodities in Hollywood. Today it was just announced that JJ Abrams is producing a new medical comedy pilot for FOX. Plus it was also announced that Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman are in talks to produce a new zombie movie based on a comic book. Details below, plus we also have video of a brief video where JJ talks about viral marketing of Trek and other projects.
Abrams & Orci: Star Trek Sequel To Be Modern-day Allegory September 15, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2012) , 368 comments
We have another update on the Star Trek sequel, this time JJ Abrams and Bob Orci talk about how they are looking to the roots of Star Trek and how it has been a way to tell modern-day allegories, possibly dealing with war and torture. Latest details come from a new LA Times, interview, excerpts below.
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