JJ Abrams Sells Thriller Pilot To NBC + Orci & Kurtzman Sell Drama Pilot To CBS September 29, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Orci/Kurtzman , 135 comments
The Star Trek team are still at work getting ready to make the Star Trek sequel, but they have also been making some news in TV Land. Writer/producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci have sold a pilot script to CBS, while producer/director JJ Abrams has sold a pilot to NBC. Details below.
J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 hitting DVD and Blu-ray November 22 September 16, 2011
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Abrams, Sci-Fi, Super 8 , 48 comments
Super 8, the original sci-fi project written and directed by J.J. Abrams, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 22, 2011. The movie will be available as a two-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack or a single-disc DVD. Details over the jump.
J.J. Abrams will direct Star Trek Sequel; Pre-production underway September 13, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Lindelof, Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 620 comments
Back in July we reported on news that Star Trek director J.J. Abrams was "moving towards a commitment" to direct the sequel to the 2009 hit. Now comes news that Abrams has officially committed to the project.
JJ Abrams: ‘Very Close’ To Announcing Star Trek Sequel News + ‘Open’ To Star Trek TV Series August 25, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2013), Trek on TV , 295 comments
TrekMovie is back to our regular programming and we start off with an update from Trek’s head honcho himself JJ Abrams who has a brief update on the Star Trek sequel (it’s close) and even possible Trek on TV (he’s open to it). Find out more below.
JJ Abrams: Star Trek Sequel Going To Stand On Its Own + Announcement Within Month August 9, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 199 comments
Now that Paramount has officially delayed the Star Trek sequel fans are awaiting an announcement of a new date and if JJ Abrams will be directing. In a new interview the man himself says that the announcement will be within a month and he also says that they view the sequel as "starting over." Watch the video below
JJ Abrams: Story Comes First For Star Trek Sequel + Open To Gay Character August 4, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 380 comments
While doing publicity this week for his upcoming TV shows and Super 8 (which opens this week in the UK and elsewhere in Europe), Star Trek sequel producer (and possible director) JJ Abrams has given an update on script progress, his thoughts on directing and even the notion of gay characters in the next Trek. Details below.
JJ Abrams: Making Headway On Star Trek Sequel – Resisted Studio Pressure To Rush Before Ready July 28, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, CBS/Paramount, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 231 comments
Now that the Star Trek sequel has been officially delayed, producer (and likely director) JJ Abrams is talking a bit about how the team are finally "making headway" on the project and he also revealed how he resisted pressure from the studio to fast track the film before he felt it was ready.
JJ Abrams Close To Directing Decision For Star Trek Sequel + Paramount Exercising Cast Options July 27, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, CBS/Paramount, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 192 comments
Another indication has emerged today that Star Trek (2009) producer/director JJ Abrams is moving towards a decision to direct the sequel. A new report details how he and Paramount are beginning to plan ahead, including rescheduling the film and exercising the actor options. Details below.
Lindelof: Star Trek Now Full Time Job For Himself, Orci, Kurtzman & Abrams + Confirms No Borg (wont say on Khan) July 26, 2011
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Abrams, Lindelof, Orci/Kurtzman, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 205 comments
Some more Comic Con comments from Star Trek sequel co-writer/producer Damon Lindelof have emerged, talking about the challenge of the sequel and giving an update on JJ Abrams participation in the project. Lindelof also confirmed no Borg for film but wouldn’t say on Khan. All that and more below, including videos. [UPDATED]
Watch: 90-Minute Coversation With JJ Abrams and Michael Giacchino July 8, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, Star Trek (2009 film) , 30 comments
In June Star Trek director JJ Abrams and Star Trek composer Michael Giacchino held a conversation event at the Hammer Museum at UCLA. The full video of this entertaining talk between two long-term collaborators is now online and you can watch the full 90-minute event below.
Watch: 2-Hour Discussion With JJ Abrams, Steven Spielberg & James Cameron July 7, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity , 26 comments
A few weeks ago as part of their 75th anniversary the Directors Guild of America held a tribute to Steven Spielberg which featured an A-list panel with Star Trek director JJ Abrams and Avatar director James Cameron chatting with Spielberg. Video for that 2-hour discussion is now available online.
First Trailer For Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol – Produced By JJ Abrams & Featuring Simon Pegg June 28, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, ST09 Cast , 81 comments
Star Trek director JJ Abrams first feature film was Mission: Impossible: III in 2006. For the sequel Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol (due in December) Abrams is back as a producer and he again brought along Simon Pegg as Benji the IMF tech. And Paramount has just released the first trailer — watch it below.
Happy Birthday, JJ Abrams June 27, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Celebrity, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2013) , 40 comments
Today is the 45th birthday of the man (currently) in charge of Star Trek’s future. While we all wait to hear what JJ Abrams has to say about what is next for Star Trek and the planned 2012 feature film sequel, we also wish JJ a big happy birthday.
Viral Video: Lens Flare: The Movie June 23, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, History, Star Trek (2009 film), Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 38 comments
A new vid has gone viral in the last couple of days, which envisions JJ Abrams next feature film. It is not the Star Trek sequel, but a secret project called "Lens Flare: The Movie." Watch the first "trailer" for this bright new epic below.
JJ Abrams: Star Trek Sequel 6 Months Behind [UPDATED: Would Be Jealous Of Other Director] June 15, 2011
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Abrams, Star Trek sequel (2013) , 133 comments
It turns out there is a new interview with JJ Abrams on his Super 8 tour where he talks about the Star Trek sequel, planned for June 29, 2012. On the Howard Stern Show on Tuesday Abrams got grilled on being spread thin and Abrams admitted the sequel was behind schedule. Read the full exchange below. [UPDATE: More from Abrams on release date and directing from MTV]

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