I missed this shot when I watched JJ Abrams’ Star Trek. With all the explosions and sheer death at every turned, I just couldn’t keep my wits to spot R2-D2’s cameo.
But GIZMODO confirmed the droid we were all looking for in Star Trek. In this frame you can clearly see R2-D2’s cameo appearance in Star Trek. The sighting is confirmed by ILM.
Well here’s a chunk of news guaranteed to baffle and unsettle all at once. Apparently, J.J. Abrams was working on converting the Stephen King novel series The Dark Tower into a series of films, when suddenly he realized that this was going to be a VASTLY bigger job than he’d realized and pushed the whole thing aside.
This means at the very least there will be a delay, because it’s as yet unclear whether Abrams is just taking a break, is killing the whole thing off, or handing off to another director / writer / team of same.
In all honesty, this is a deeply disturbing sign. While it’s good to see that Abrams understands his limitations, this means probably nothing but trouble for King fans who wanted to see the Dark Tower movie make the same nigh-miraculous comeback as the book line did.
But with Abrams either temporarily abdicated or out of action for good, the progress of the Dark Tower movie is likely halted with him.
After hearing the various rumors flying around the Star Trek remake, which was still one of the all time greats as far as the Star Trek series specifically goes, and probably as science fiction in general goes, it was a surprise to catch up to this new chunklet of news.
Apparently, there’s talk that no less than William Shatner will be coming back to the second installment of the remade Star Trek.
J.J. Abrams himself is apparently looking at bringing Shatner on Board, saying that he “would love to work with him (Shatner)”, but the big problem was that “his character died on screen in one of his (Shatner’s) Trek films and we that we wanted to adhere to Trek canon”. So let that be a lesson to you, kids…Shatner cares more about Shatner than he does established canon.
It’s pretty much shameful how Shatner’s been handling this pretty much since the inception of the Trek remake got started, so frankly, I’d sooner not see him back at all. But if Abrams can work out a way, I’m willing to work with it.
Although I have seen better bloopers, I did find this interesting. The tight quarters of how J.J. Abrams shot the film is clearly seen in this blooper film. Abrams ability to keep the ensemble cast upbeat is also revealed. Star Trek DVD will be out soon, which I am sure includes bloopers. Enjoy!
Tom Cruise struck the match and J.J. Abrams lit the fuse to Mission: Impossible IV with former “Alias” executive 
producers Josh Applebaum and Andre Nemec set to write the screenplay.
Applebaum and Nemec worked four seasons of ”Alias” with Abrams and they will script M: I 4 based on a story Abrams wrote with them.
The reteaming of Cruise and Abrams is an exciting and clever move for both of them. Cruise will be involved on screen with his character Ethan Hunt. The movie is aiming for a 2011 release.
My take on this production is that J.J. Abrams is running the show, especially since he’s bringing in his own people. Tom Cruise movies are bankable and Cruise will probably take a minor role in producing since he’ll be in front of the camera.
Riding on the wave that is Star Trek, J.J. Abrams is now a lucrative director. While he might be sought for other big Hollywood franchises, he is currently set to produce the fourth Mission: Impossible film.
"I am incredibly honored that Tom [Cruise] has invited me back as a producer on ‘Mission: Impossible 4‘. Tom and I have come up with a really cool idea we are pursuing," said Abrams. He previously directed Mission: Impossible 3.
The M:I films have always been major blockbusters. While Abrams’ one was the least successful commercially, it still brought in just under $400 million worldwide, almost triple of its $150 million budget.
No other details on M: I-4 was given.
|
J.J. Abrams lassoed the stars yesterday with an obvious reboot of the Star Trek franchise. Here are the stats: Star Trek is the second highest opening for a Paramount live-action film. Star Trek is the top opener for J.J. Abrams and the film is an all-time opening day record for any Star Trek film. Go see it folks – it’s spectacular.
It’s a long interview but J.J. Abrams talks at our level, very intelligent and simple, worth the watch.
Lots of action in this one folks, I guess, the theory is that action sells. I’d say, it’s plot and character that sells in the long run, which J.J. Abrams seems to do quite will with all his projects. Facebook has TV Spot #6 that is even more action than this one. Click here to check it out.
Star Trek fans rejoice, for Paramount Pictures is set to release JJ Abram’s film a few hours earlier than originally planned.
The film will start at 7pm on Thursday, May 7, reports Coming Soon. It was previously set to open at midnight that night.
The movie features a completely new cast and explores the beginning of the Enterprise.