J.J. Abrams Says Loyalty to Star Trek Will Keep Him From Directing Star Wars...
As we reported back in November, STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS director J.J. Abrams was one of the names being considered to helm the next Star Wars film, tentatively scheduled for release in 2014. Recently,...
View ArticleJ.J. Abrams Talks STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS: “It’s A Far Bigger Movie”
While it won’t be released in theaters for another five months, STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS director, J.J. Abrams recently discussed the film, the 9-minute IMAX preview, 3-D, and the film’s villain...
View ArticleJ.J. Abrams: “The Goal Of This Movie Is To Make You Cry” + Pine, Quinto &...
Director J.J. Abrams, along with actors Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch, recently joined MTV News to preview Star Trek Into Darkness. While so much of what the film is about will be...
View ArticleJ.J. Abrams To Direct “Star Wars Episode VII”
It’s all but official. After months of speculation, Variety, along with several other sources, is reporting that J.J. Abrams will indeed take the helm of the Star Wars franchise. Following a $4 billion...
View ArticleParamount Vice Chairman Comments on J.J. Abrams’ Future with Star Trek
Following last week’s news of J.J. Abrams new gig as the Star Wars Episode VIII director, fans and industry insiders alike were left asking “What does this mean for the future of Star Trek?”. According...
View ArticleWilliam Shatner Says J.J. Abrams Is Being A Pig [VIDEO]
William Shatner is a man who has never been shy about expressing his opinion of Star Trek Into Darkness (and future Star Wars: Episode VII) director J.J. Abrams. During a recent press junket to promote...
View ArticleWATCH: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS First Look Featurette
On Monday, Paramount Pictures released a short featurette to introduce STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS. The video features scenes from the film interwoven with quotes from directror J.J. Abrams and the film’s...
View ArticleMichael Westmore: Abrams Is Taking Steps Away From Roddenberry’s Vision
Emmy Award winner and former Star Trek makeup artist Michael Westmore recently discussed his career, fans and the future of the Star Trek franchise with Entertainment Weekly. During the interview,...
View ArticleLeVar Burton To J.J. Abrams: “I Call Bulls**t”
LeVar Burton, who played Geordi LaForge for seven seasons on Star Trek: The Next Generation, recently discussed the current direction of the Star Trek franchise — as it’s being handled by J.J. Abrams...
View ArticleEmpire Magazine’s May 2013 Cover Features J.J. Abrams & Cast of STAR TREK...
The May issue of Empire Magazine will feature J.J. Abrams and the cast of STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS on a special fold-out collector’s cover. Entitled the “J.J, Abrams Issue,” the magazine will focus not...
View ArticleWATCH: J.J. Abrams & George Takei Talk ‘Into Darkness’ on ‘Facebook Live’
On Monday, Star Trek Into Darkness director J.J. Abrams and Original Series star George Takei appeared on Facebook Live. Hosted by Andy Samberg, Abrams answered questions from users of the social...
View ArticleWATCH: J.J. Abrams Talks Klingons, Enterprise Vs. Millenium Falcon, ‘Into...
On Tuesday, Star Trek Into Darkness director J.J. Abrams along with stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto answered fan questions as part of the latest episode of Moviefone’s “Unscripted” web series....
View ArticleWATCH: J.J. Abrams Shows Off Deleted ‘Into Darkness’ Scene, Explains Alice...
On Wednesday night, Star Trek Into Darkness director J.J. Abrams appeared on Conan. During the appearance, Abrams promoted the new film and discussed the now infamous Alice Eve underwear scene....
View ArticleZachary Quinto Says Next Star Trek Film May Begin Shooting Next Year
Last Friday, at the Galway Film Fleadh, Zachary Quinto discussed his career and his role as Spock in J.J. Abrams two Star Trek films, during a public interview. Quinto talked about current and future...
View ArticleJ.J. Abrams Says Star Trek: The Video Game Was A “Big Disappointment”
Earlier this week, at the Blu-ray and DVD release party for Paramount Home Entertainment’s Star Trek Into Darkness, director J.J. Abrams spoke to GamerHub TV. Abrams expressed his disappointment with...
View ArticleWin a Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray Signed by J.J. Abrams
To celebrate the home video release of Star Trek Into Darkness, TrekNews.net is giving away the Blu-ray DVD combo pack version of the film, SIGNED by director J.J. Abrams. It’s extremely easy to enter....
View ArticleJ.J. Abrams Apologizes for Lens Flare: I Went Too Nuts
During the Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray release party, Crave Online confronted director J.J. Abrams about his often ridiculed use (some would say overuse) of lens flare in Star Trek (2009), Super 8,...
View ArticleJ.J. Abrams: CBS Is ‘Not Interested’ In A New Star Trek TV Series
J.J. Abrams, who is currently working on Star Wars Episode VII, discussed the possibility of Star Trek returning to the small screen, in a new interview with EW. Sparked by the success of Marvel’s...
View ArticleJ.D. Payne and Patrick McKay To Write Star Trek 3
According to the Hollywood Reporter, J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have been tapped to write the third installment of the rebooted Star Trek franchise. Payne and McKay will join Roberto Orci, who...
View ArticleWATCH: J.J. Abrams’ Human Lens Flare
Finally! The man behind the blasts of reflected light in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek films has been revealed. Lorenzo Flarius, the human lens flare made a huge contribution to both Star Trek (2009) and Star...
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