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'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Simon Pegg Says It'll Have Everything We Loved About the Originals

Nick Romano — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:10 +0000

One of the main questions regarding 'Star Wars: Episode 7' is, "Will J.J. Abrams be able to follow in George Lucas' footsteps?" Many, including 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star Simon Pegg, believes yes, as he's already reinvigorated the 'Star Trek' universe. But what exactly will he bring to the next chapter? As Pegg said, "All the things that we loved about the first three."

FOX Picks Up J.J. Abrams' Robot Cop Drama 'Almost Human,' Modern 'Sleepy Hollow' and More

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:05:18 +0000

The news from Upfront presentations will be pouring in over the next few days, and FOX is the latest to make some bold announcements. In addition to J.J. Abrams' futuristic cop thriller 'Almost Human,' the network has given series orders to its modern 'Sleepy Hollow' procedural, a 'Gang Related' drama featuring 'LOST's Terry O'Quinn, and Greg Kinnear's 'House'-like lawyer drama 'Rake,' from the UK series of the same name. Preview FOX's fall drama line-up inside!

'Star Trek 3′ – Do We Already Know Who the Next Villain Will Be?

Mike Sampson — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:00:50 +0000

We barely know who the 'Star Trek Into Darkness' villain is (OK, well we pretty much know) - is it possible that at this early stage we've already got a pretty solid idea as to who the 'Star Trek 3' villain will be? Writer/producer Damon Lindelof spoke on the film's red carpet and dropped some information as to who will be facing off against in 'Star Trek 3.'

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Will Have a Score by John Williams, Says J.J. Abrams

Britt Hayes — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:30:22 +0000

‘Star Wars‘ fans needn’t worry about whether their favorite composer will return to score the new ‘Episode 7′-led trilogy — director J.J. Abrams assures us John Williams will be coming back. During a recent press stop in Berlin to promote ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ J.J. Abrams joined the cast to discuss the upcoming sequel, but [...]

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Clip Bodes Ill for Spock

Nick Romano — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:10:27 +0000

The Enterprise crew will face its greatest enemy yet in 'Star Trek Into Darkness.' Benedict Cumberbatch's mysterious John Harris will bring destruction and chaos to many, and now it looks like Zachary Quinto's Spock might not make it to the end of this story either.

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Takes You Aboard the Updated Enterprise

Nick Romano — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:00:39 +0000

'Star Trek Into Darkness' is coming to theaters this May 15 and will include a couple changes from J.J. Abrams' first run at the 'Star Trek' world. Aside from the new bloodthirsty villain and the 3D technology, the sequel will feature a new and improved Enterprise, and some new photos have been revealed to give you an up-close look.

Bradley Cooper to Star as Lance Armstrong for J.J. Abrams?

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:32:29 +0000

It hasn't taken long for the Lance Armstrong story to become the hottest new biopic in town. Shortly after the cyclist confessed to doping on Oprah, J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot snatched up the rights to an upcoming book about Armstrong. And everybody wants to be in the J.J. Abrams business right now.

Turns out a certain handsome, Oscar-nominated actor has aggressively thrown his hat into the ring to portray the embattled athlete: None other than Bradley Cooper. But how close is he to securing the part?

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Might Not Make Its 2015 Release Date

Mike Sampson — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:30:03 +0000

Attention ‘Star Wars‘ fans! Before you get your tent and sleeping bag and lawn chair and start waiting on line for ‘Star Wars: Episode 7‘ you should probably know this: ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ might not come out in 2015 as originally planned. When ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ was originally announced, it came along with [...]

J.J. Abrams and 'Fringe' Producer's Robot Cop Drama Is Coming to FOX

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:46:51 +0000

No, you're not dreaming. Though it might seem these days that J.J. Abrams has a little too much on his plate between directing the next 'Star Wars' and whatever will become of the re-booted 'Star Trek' franchise, the prolific producer is keeping his hands in TV as well. FOX has officially ordered to pilot a futuristic new drama from Abrams and former 'Fringe' producer/showrunner J.H. Wyman, but will the latest effort fare better than its predecessor? Find out the latest on Abrams' and Wyman's robotic future-cops inside!

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – J.J. Abrams Will Direct!

Mike Sampson — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:42:47 +0000

The search for a 'Star Wars: Episode 7' director is over. J.J. Abrams - the man who once said he would only be interested in 'Star Wars' as a paying moviegoer - will direct the first film in the new trilogy.

Get A First Look At The New Star Trek Movie

Aspen — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:28:30 +0000

I love Star Wars and Star Trek movies. So I’m exciting for the new Star Trek movie Star Trek Into The Darkness to hit threaters! It also doesn’t hurt that Chris Pine is the leading star in it as well.Let’s just say the saga continues! Star Trek Into The Darkness doesn’t hit theaters til May [...]