Tag: JJ Abrams
J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Teams with ‘F9’ Writer for Supernatural Revenge Thriller ‘The Pinkerton’
In an aggressive move, Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired The Pinkerton, a script by Daniel Casey, for J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot production company. There are currently no specific details on the film’s logline but the project has been described as a “supernatural revenge thriller”. Pinkertons are the name of the detectives from the ...
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Film Review
Disclaimer: I am not a hardcore fan; I am a casual fan of Star Wars. This may be a problem for some of you – I get that – but hear me out when I say that The Rise of Skywalker was a pretty good movie, which took the last two films (and likely the ...
WarnerMedia Wins Bidding War for J.J Abrams’ Bad Robot with $500 Million Partnership
The sweepstakes for J.J Abrams’ Bad Robot has officially come to an end. Today, THR confirmed that WarnerMedia is in final negotiations for a new partnership with Bad Robot. The company, which Abrams operates alongside his wife and co-CEO Katie McGrath, could be valued at in the $500 million range when all is finished. That ...
Matt Smith Joins ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ In Key Role
From saving the world in Doctor Who to being the Queen’s consort in The Crown, Matt Smith has found his next big gig as he has just joined Star Wars: Episode IX in a key role. The casting comes from Variety who say that insiders told them about Smith joining production which is underway in the United Kingdom. Smith joins ...
‘Star Wars Episode IX’: Billy Dee Williams Reprising Role as Lando Calrissian
Sorry fans but allow me to fanboy for a second BECAUSE THIS IS AWESOME! Billy Dee Williams is returning to a galaxy far, far away. The actor, who famously played the galactic gambler Lando Calrissian, will reprise the role for Star Wars: Episode IX, the next Star Wars installment from Lucasfilm. Talk of Williams joining the production, which is ...
‘The Americans’ Star Keri Russell in Talks to Join ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
While her critically acclaimed role on The Americans has ended, Keri Russell looks to have no plans of slowing down as Variety reports that she has entered early talks to join the cast of Star Wars: Episode IX. Russell’s breakout show, Felicity, was executive producers by JJ Abrams, who will co-write and direct Episode IX. The ...
‘Star Trek 4’: S.J. Clarkson Becomes the First Female Director in Franchise’s History
History has been made. S.J. Clarkson has been tapped to direct Star Trek 4, making her the first female to helm a film in the Star Trek franchise. Paramount Pictures announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas that the studio was planning a fourth movie with Chris Hemsworth, who appeared as Chris Pine’s father in 2009’s Star Trek. Zachary Quinto is ...
John Boyega Says ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ will be an “All Out War”
Written By: Artur Galvao The last chapter in the Star Wars sequel trilogy may not begin shooting until the summer but that has not stopped John Boyega, who plays ex-stormtrooper Finn, from discussing the highly anticipated sequel. Via Star Wars News Net, Boyega spoke at the Awesome Con conference call where tackled various subjects including the upcoming Star Wars Episode ...
Mark Hamill Explains Why Asked For The Force Awakens’ Ending To Be Changed
Written By: Nick Poulimenakos Everyone remembers the ending to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. For 2+ hours, fans waited in their seats for the triumphant return of Luke Skywalker, as Rey finds him in is island exile and offers his old lightsaber that he lost during his first encounter with Darth Vader. It is a moment ...
Breaking News: J.J Abrams Signs on To Write and Direct ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
Written By: Mathew ‘JJ’ Simoes Rejoice Star Wars fans! Disney and Lucasfilm have finally found the person who will replace Colin Trevorrow as writer/director of Star Wars: Episode IX and it’s a familiar face. Today, the offical Star Wars site announced that J.J Abrams will be returning to the massive franchise to helm the final film in the sequel trilogy. ...
