Latest Jj Abrams News
Cloverfield Sequel 'Is In The Works'
A 'Cloverfield' sequel is reportedly in the works.The original movie - which starred the likes of Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas and T.J. Miller - was released back in 2008, and JJ Abrams is now said...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 January 2021
Dr Seuss Movie Franchise Confirmed With Jj Abrams Producing New Animated Adaptation
J.J. Abrams is producing a big screen adaptation of Dr. Seuss classic 'Oh, the Places You'll Go'.The 'Star Wars' filmmaker has teamed up with Warner Animation Group for one of three new movies as part...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2020
'I Have More To Offer': John Boyega Is 'Done' With Star Wars
John Boyega has insisted he is ''done'' with 'Star Wars'.The 28-year-old actor portrayed Finn in three movies in the blockbuster franchise - 'The Force Awakens', 'The Last Jedi', and 'The Rise Of Skywalker' - whilst...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2020
Simon Pegg Annoyed By Star Trek Email Offer
Simon Pegg was ''irked'' by the way he was offered the role of Scotty in 'Star Trek'.The 50-year-old actor has played the role of Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott since the sci-fi series was rebooted in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 June 2020
Victoria Mahoney In Talks To Direct Kill Them All
Victoria Mahoney is in talks to direct 'Kill Them All'.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mahoney is set to make her big-studio debut on the adaptation of Kyle Starks' graphic novel.The flick will be produced by...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 June 2020
Jj Abrams Pledges 10m To Anti-racist Causes
J.J. Abrams, his wife and his production company have committed to donating $10 million to anti-racism campaigns over the next five years.The 'Star Trek' director and his spouse Katie McGrath have pledged to give the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 June 2020
Back To The Future's Christopher Lloyd Pitches Epic Rick And Morty Crossover
Christopher Lloyd has pitched a 'Back To The Future' and 'Rick and Morty' crossover.The 81-year-old actor - who famously played Doctor Emmett Brown opposite Michael J. Fox's Marty McFly in the iconic time travel movie...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 May 2020
J.j. Abrams Promises No Changes Due To 'Last Jedi' Backlash In 'Star Wars: Episode Ix'
When 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' hit the big screen at the back-end of 2017, the fan response was incredibly varied. Director Rian Johnson was accused by a vocal portion of the fan base of...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 February 2018
'The Cloverfield Paradox' Gets Surprise Netflix Release Following Super Bowl
Following the success of 2016's '10 Cloverfield Lane' - the second film in the 'Cloverfield' movie series - comes the third film in the franchise, 'The Cloverfield Paradox'. With a story from Oren Uziel and...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 February 2018
J.j. Abrams To Direct And Co-write 'Star Wars: Episode Ix'
Following the news that Colin Trevorrow would be stepping away from the 'Star Wars' franchise, despite working for some time on the beginnings of 'Episode IX', came the rumours of exactly who would be moving...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 September 2017
Jj Abrams Touts Mark Hamill For An Oscar Next Year
Former Star Wars director JJ Abrams has claimed that Mark Hamill’s role in the upcoming The Last Jedi later this year will be of such a standard that he’ll be in line for an Oscar...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 March 2017
Anton Yelchin's Character Chekov Won't Be Recast In The Next 'Star Trek'
Anton Yelchin's character Chekov will not be recast in the next 'Star Trek' production.The 50-year-old producer of the popular sci-fi sequel has revealed the role of Ensign Pavel played by the late actor - who...
By Clive King in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2016
Chris Hemsworth To Return To Star Trek 4
Chris Hemsworth is set to make a return to 'Star Trek 4'.The 32-year-old actor is to reprise his role as George Kirk, the father that Captain James T. Kirk [played by Chris Pine] never...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 18 July 2016
Jj Abrams To Co-produce Upcoming Michael Jackson Mini-series
As we approach the 7th anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, director J.J. Abrams and author Tavis Smiley announce that they are uniting to develop a TV show about the last few months of the King...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 June 2016
Lin-manuel Miranda To Exit Hamilton In July - Report
The star and creator of the hot-ticket New York show, which is up for a record 16 Tony Awards on 12 June (16), will depart the production on 9 July (16), according to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 June 2016
Jennifer Lawrence Admits Embarrassing Encounter With Harrison Ford
She’s the highest-earning actress in Hollywood, but it seems that not everybody knows who Jennifer Lawrence is, as she revealed an embarrassing recent encounter when Harrison Ford gave her a blank stare of non-recognition.The 25...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 May 2016
'Green Room' Tops Our List Of 2016'S Most Exciting Horrors
This year is quite the year for horror. We've already seen a good handful of epic chillers and it's not stopping there. Stephen King's 'Cell' is the latest movie to be announced for release later...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2016
Ade Edmondson Reportedly Lands Role In 'Star Wars Episode Viii'
Ade Edmondson, star of classic TV comedies ‘Bottom’ and ‘The Young Ones’ has reportedly been cast in the next Star Wars movie, Episode VIII. The unlikely casting is said to have come after Ade made...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 April 2016
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Steals The Show At 2016 Empire Awards
Just when you thought film awards season was over, the 2016 Jameson Empire Awards rolled in last night (March 20th 2016) to heap some much deserved praise on the epic of the year 'Star Wars:...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 March 2016
The Mystery Of '10 Cloverfield Lane' Becomes A Box Office Success
As expected, JJ Abrams' continuation of his monster thriller with '10 Cloverfield Lane' has so far been a huge hit at the box office. It comes in at second place after 'Zootopia', but the mystery...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 March 2016
J.j. Abrams Loved Surprising Fans With 10 Cloverfield Lane
It was revealed to the public just two months before its release that J.J. Abrams had produced 10 Cloverfield Lane, which stars John Goodman, Mary Wlizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher Jr."I was surprised every time...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 March 2016
Jj Abrams Is Sure We'll Meet A Gay 'Star Wars' Character In The Future
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' was praised highly for its diverse approach to casting and storytelling during its release. We had our first female villain in the franchise, as well as a strong female lead,...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 February 2016
J.j. Abrams Says 'Star Wars' Could Soon Include A Gay Character
J.J. Abrams, the director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens has said he wants more inclusivity in the franchise, including future gay characters. Speaking at the US-Ireland Alliance’s annual Oscar Wilde Awards, the director said...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 February 2016
J.j. Abrams Brings 'Cloverfield' Spin-off To Cinema This Spring - Trailer
A surprise spin-off of 'Cloverfield' is set to be unveiled this Spring, with the trailer having just landed for '10 Cloverfield Lane' which sees the return of producer J.J. Abrams. It's a similarly heart-stopping and...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 January 2016
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Becomes Fastest Movie To Hit $1 Billion
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was still pulling in big audiences at theatres over the Christmas weekend and has now passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The film is now the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2015
Jj Abrams Might Be Regretting Not Signing Up To Direct Eighth 'Star Wars' Movie
Having won huge amounts of praise for his direction of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, J.J. Abrams is apparently regretting not signing up to helm the next film.Abrams’ life-long friend Greg Grunberg – who also...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 December 2015
Rich Cline's 10 Best Films Of 2015
There were some nice surprises in cinemas this year, with thoughtful thrillers, quality blockbusters, exhilarating franchise reboots and twists on familiar genres... 10. A Girl Walks Home Alone At NightAn Iranian vampire movie shot in...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2015
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Misses Out On Breaking Box Office World Record By $7.9m
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has just missed out on setting the world record for a box-office opening by $7.9 million, according to early estimates. Although the film smashed records around the globe it’s $517m...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 December 2015
Stars And Stormtroopers Turn Out For 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Premiere [Photos]
'Star Wars' fever has been rife all year, but nowhere was it more infectious than at the world premiere of 'The Force Awakens' yesterday (December 14th 2015). Packed with fans, celebrities as well as the...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 December 2015
'Star Wars' Producer Confirms Jar Jar Binks Will Not Feature In 'The Force Awakens'
Jar Jar Binks, the notoriously unpopular Star Wars character who first appeared in 1999's Episode I: The Phantom Menace, has been confirmed as not featuring in the upcoming The Force Awakens. The character, who was...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 December 2015
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