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Paramount Extends J.J. Abrams' First-Look Deal Through 2015 13 weeks ago

Paramount Pictures has extended its first-look deal with in-house hit-maker J.J. Abrams. The new pact pushes the agreement with Abrams...

By Brent Lang

J.J. Abrams to Cause a 'Revolution' at NBC

February 2, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 16 weeks ago

"Lost" creator gets the go-ahead for a pilot about a world "where all forms of energy have mysteriously ceased to exist"

CW Picks Up J.J. Abrams Drama, Two Other Pilots

January 31, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 16 weeks ago

Abrams teams with fellow "Lost" alum Bryan Burk for an hour-long drama set at a New England summer resort

J.J. Abrams Pulls Investment in Former WME Agent John Fogelman's New Company (Exclusive)

January 21, 2012 By Joshua L. Weinstein 18 weeks ago

Abrams is too busy to be part of FactoryMade Ventures, which Fogelman launched with Abrams in September 2011

'Star Trek' Sequel: Production Is Under Way in L.A.

January 17, 2012 By Kurt Orzeck 18 weeks ago

Principal photography has started for the Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions film

Ratings: 'Alcatraz' Locks Up Rock-Solid Debut

January 17, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 18 weeks ago

J.J. Abrams thriller gives Fox its best drama debut in three years; CBS still wins night with "Two and a Half Men"

'Star Trek' Sequel Adds 'Thor' Actor Joseph Gatt

January 9, 2012 By Kurt Orzeck 19 weeks ago

Studio changed J.J. Abrams' mind on 3D; shooting begins Thursday

Midseason TV's Big Risks, From Blackface to Challenging 'Men'

January 3, 2012 By Tim Molloy 20 weeks ago

After a fall that spawned a few ratings successes but no cultural phenomena, midseason may offer some shows that get viewers talking, guessing, and obsessing

'American Idol,' 'Touch,' 'Alcatraz' Premiere Dates Announced by Fox

December 1, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 25 weeks ago

New J.J. Abrams drama bows Jan. 16; "Idol" gets two-part premiere beginning Jan. 18

J.J. Abrams Beams Up Alice Eve for 'Star Trek' Sequel

November 30, 2011 By Kurt Orzeck 25 weeks ago

The actress will join Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto in the sequel

Paramount Moves 'Star Trek' 3D Sequel Back 11 Months to 2013

November 23, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 26 weeks ago

The studio had planned to release the 3D movie on June 29, 2012

J.J. Abrams' 'Alcatraz,' 'Person of Interest' Premiere at Comic-Con

July 21, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 44 weeks ago

"Lost" honcho makes his presence felt on the inaugural night of annual geek-fest

'Super 8' Makes $1.5M in Early Screenings

June 10, 2011 By Brent Lang 50 weeks ago

J.J. Abrams' monster movie played in 324 locations as part of Twitter-sponsored screenings

'Super 8': Youthful Wonder, Not So Scary Monsters

June 9, 2011 By Leah Rozen 50 weeks ago

J.J. Abrams' latest holds your attention much of the time while you’re watching, but it leaves little impression once you walk out of the theater

'Super 8': Meet the Young Stars of J.J. Abrams' Retro Movie

June 9, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 50 weeks ago

You probably haven't heard much about the unknowns that occupy the 'Lost' honcho's new sci-fi thriller -- but you will. TheWrap presents a primer to put you ahead of the game

J.J. Abrams to Interview Michelle Obama

June 9, 2011 By John Sellers 50 weeks ago

On Monday, they'll discuss how the entertainment industry can more realistically portray military families

Paramount, Twitter Team for 'Secret' 'Super 8' Screenings

June 8, 2011 By Steve Pond 50 weeks ago

Studio links with Twitter to co-sponsor and promote Thursday night sneaks of J.J. Abrams/Steven Spielberg film

Watch Fox Previews for 'Terra Nova,' 'Alcatraz' and More

May 16, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

Dinosaurs, notorious criminals and Napoleon Dynamite populate the network's upcoming roster

From 'Alcatraz' to 'Chicks & Dicks': 6 Pilots We Want Greenlit (and 3 We Want Killed)

April 6, 2011 By John Sellers 1 year ago

If we ran the networks, here are six shows we'd rubber-stamp for the fall season ... and three we'd stop in their tracks

J.J. Abrams Gets Book Deal With 'Alive in Necropolis' Author Doug Dorst

April 6, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Book will be published by Little, Brown next year

Exclusive: J.J. Abrams Meets With Publishers About New Book Project

March 28, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Abrams held series of meetings in New York last week

'Fringe' Renewed for a Fourth Season

March 24, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

J.J. Abrams-produced sci-fi series gets off the bubble and gets the go-ahead for another 22 episodes

Did WME's John Fogelman Jump Before Being Pushed? (Updated)

March 10, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein & Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

What's behind the top agent's sudden, unexplained exit from WME? "He felt like there was no place for him," says one insider

Jorge Garcia, 'Lost' Team Reunite for 'Alcatraz'

November 21, 2010 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Abrams, "Lost" writer return to a mystery-filled island

NBC Pulls the Plug on J.J. Abrams' 'Undercovers'

November 4, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 1 year ago

Network declines to pick up the back nine from producer Warner Bros. TV; series will depart its regular Wednesday 8 p.m. time period Nov. 17

J.J. Abrams' 'Super 8' Gets a June 10 Release Date

October 27, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

The highly anticipated sci-fi movie will challenge "Fast Five" and "Something Borrowed" for box office supremacy

Anil Kapoor & Lea Seydoux Join 4th 'Mission: Impossible'

October 7, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

The "Slumdog Millionaire" star will play an integral supporting role, while the French actress has been cast as a villainess