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.
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.
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.
With this summer looking crammed with blockbusters, it will be interesting to see who will sink or swim. One film I have my doubts about is Star Trek, a prequel to the original TV series. Even with JJ Abrams, creator of Lost and Cloverfield, directing the project, the brand of Star Trek just feels too stale to really make a comeback. The lack of success of the last series, Enterprise, was a testament to the lack of interest in the franchise.
However, UK film mag Empire managed to nab an early viewing and have posted a review on their website. And the reaction is very positive. On the pros it seems that JJ Abrams has completely revitalised the Star Trek world. Rather than stick to the old pace of debate and contemplation, with the occasional battle or deadline, Abrams has created an assault on the eyeball, full of action, thrills, and even laughs.
On the negative, however, in losing this contemplative nature the film may indeed alienate all of the fans of the original series. According to the review, the breakneck speed of the film leaves little for character (a strange choice, considering the plot follows the origins of the original characters), and apparently the actor playing Kirk (Karl Urban Chris Pine!) isn’t particularly strong.
The world will find out how the film fares next month, but right now it seems to be a question of whether new fans of a franchise they know little of will outnumber the hard-core trekkies who will see this film as sacrilege.
producers Josh Applebaum and Andre Nemec set to write the screenplay.
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.
Star Trek fans rejoice, for Paramount Pictures is set to release JJ Abram’s film a few hours earlier than originally planned.
With this summer looking crammed with blockbusters, it will be interesting to see who will sink or swim. One film I have my doubts about is