J.J. Abrams

Will 'Star Trek' Success Heal the Hurt Between Paramount and J.J. Abrams? (Video)

May 23, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 3 weeks ago

Will J.J. Abrams still be guest of honor at Brad Grey's Paramount family dinner post-'Star Wars?'

  

Last Call! Inside the 'Hangover 3' Premiere

May 21, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 4 weeks ago

Plus: Tom Cruise with team Paramount, Seth Rogen fires up YouTube's Comedy Week, and Kaskade’s riot-free return to Hollywood

  

Damon Lindelof Admits 'Star Trek' Strip Down Was 'Gratuitous,' 'Misogynistic' Moment

May 21, 2013 By Greg Gilman 4 weeks ago

The film's co-writer can't come up with a logical reason as to why Alice Eve stripped down to her bra and panties in "Star Trek Into Darkness"

  

J.J. Abrams Gets 'Star Wars' Plot Advice From Billy Dee Williams, William Shatner (Video)

May 16, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 4 weeks ago

William Shatner's suggestion for the next "Star Wars" film: A part for Captain Kirk -- and a Chewbacca/Princess Leia hookup

  

How the Battle Over 'Star Trek' Rights Killed J.J. Abrams' Grand Ambitions

May 15, 2013 By Brent Lang 4 weeks ago

The franchise's licensing and merchandising rights are split between CBS and Paramount which created headaches for the multihyphenate's production company Bad Robot

  

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Review Preview: Is This What 'Star Wars' Is Going to Look Like?

May 14, 2013 By Greg Gilman 5 weeks ago

TheWrap's film critic Alonso Duralde compares the two franchises while previewing his latest review

  

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Review: Thrilling Sequel Balances Fun with a Post-9/11 Sensibility

May 14, 2013 By Alonso Duralde 5 weeks ago

If you weren’t convinced that the imagery and politics of terrorism have been fully ingrained in action movies, this new “Trek” will be the tipping point

  

Stones, What Stones? Elton Owns Beverly Hills Crowd

May 5, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 6 weeks ago

Sir Elton gives donors at multiple sclerosis event more than their money's worth. Plus: Ross Matthews is the man in the middle of Jay Leno and Chelsea Handle, Bon Jovi banks on Wall Street and it's "Star Trek," into England.

  

J.J. Abrams Talks 'Star Wars' With Simon Pegg (Video)

May 3, 2013 By Greg Gilman 6 weeks ago

Abrams admits where his heart really lies

  

J.J. Abrams to Be Honored With International Emmy Founders Award

May 1, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 6 weeks ago

Abrams hailed as "a master of all forms of entertainment who has made an indelible mark on our global culture"

  

Mike Nichols in Talks to Direct 'One Last Thing Before I Go' for Bad Robot, Paramount (Exclusive)

April 23, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 8 weeks ago

The project would mark Nichols' first movie since "Charlie Wilson's War"

  

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Clip: Spock vs. the Volcano (Video)

April 22, 2013 By Greg Gilman 8 weeks ago

Spock is trapped in a volcano while Capt. Kirk and his crew brainstorm how to save his life in the movies first full clip

  

Everybody Loves J.J.: The All-Star Gravity of Abrams' Rooftop Soiree (Photos)

April 11, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 9 weeks ago

There were lightsabers and lots of stars at J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath's fundraiser. Plus: "Cocktail" Tom Cruise reappears during the "Oblivion" press tour.

  

J.J. Abrams Tells How His Old 'Superman' Script Compares to 'Man of Steel'

March 22, 2013 By Greg Gilman 12 weeks ago

J.J. Abrams says it appears as if "Man of Steel" revolves around a similar "fascinating psychological profile" of Clark Kent that Abrams crafted in his never-produced screenplay

  

'Star Trek Into Darkness' International Trailer: Can Benedict Cumberbatch Be Stopped? (Video)

March 21, 2013 By Greg Gilman 12 weeks ago

'Star Trek Into Darkness' villain John Harrison, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, truly does appear to be better at "everything" in latest trailer

  

'Star Trek' Actor Karl Urban to Star in J.J. Abrams' Android-Cop Pilot

March 12, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 14 weeks ago

Karl Urban will play a cop who shuts down emotionally after being injured

  

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Will Debut in U.K. Before the U.S.

March 7, 2013 By Greg Gilman 14 weeks ago

"Star Trek" sequel will  be released in the U.K. on May 9, ahead of its May 15 rollout in the U.S.

  

Kyle MacLachlan Joins J.J. Abrams' 'Believe' Pilot for NBC

March 5, 2013 By Tim Molloy 15 weeks ago

"Twin Peaks" actor will play mysterious billionaire

  

Disney Planning 'Star Wars' Spin-Off Films

February 5, 2013 By Brent Lang 19 weeks ago

Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg are working on scripts focused on other "Star Wars" characters

  

'Star Wars' by J.J. Abrams, by the Internet (Video)

January 25, 2013 By Greg Gilman 20 weeks ago

"Star Wars" video previews what the saga would look like with J.J. Abrams' signature lens flare

  

J.J. Abrams Producing Alfonso Cuaron Pilot for NBC

January 25, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 20 weeks ago

NBC also orders a comedy pilot from "Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence

  

Fox Orders Futuristic Cop Drama Pilot From J.J. Abrams, J.H. Wyman

January 25, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 20 weeks ago

One-hour drama will take place in a world where LAPD officers are partnered with androids

  

J.J. Abrams Set to Direct Next 'Star Wars' Film (Exclusive) (Updated)

January 24, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 20 weeks ago

Disney also considered Ben Affleck, but "Star Trek" director J.J. Abrams won out

  

New 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Trailer: Captain Kirk Gets a Dire Warning (Video)

December 17, 2012 By Greg Gilman 26 weeks ago

Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood) warns Captain Kirk that his reckless actions will have grave consequences

  

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Trailer Sports a Very Vengeful Benedict Cumberbatch

December 6, 2012 By Brent Lang 27 weeks ago

J.J. Abrams gives fans a first look at "Star Trek Into Darkness" and it's an explosive one for Kirk and crew

  

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Poster Looks a Lot Like 'The Dark Knight'

December 3, 2012 By Brent Lang 28 weeks ago

In a new poster for "Star Trek Into Darkness," Benedict Cumberbatch looks mighty menacing staring out at a burning London

  
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