J.J. Abrams
J.J. Abrams has been involved in some of the biggest series and movies in the sci-fi space over the years. His credits are nearly unmatched. Dive into some of his shows and films.
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Star Trek Reboot Nearly Directed By a Horror Icon
For better or for worse, JJ Abrams has really defined the face of modern sci-fi. He directed two films in …
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Star Trek’s Shocking Reason For Resurrecting Its Best Villain
Star Trek Into Darkness isn’t the worst film in the franchise (that would probably be The Final Frontier), but it …
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The Only Reboot JJ Abrams Should Ever Direct Again
While JJ Abrams is well known for many of his projects, it is worth noting that a healthy handful of …
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JJ Abrams Making His Own Back To The Future With Timothée Chalamet
Producer and director J.J. Abrams has become Hollywood’s go-to for nostalgia trips, and now he’s planning another one. This time …
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Star Trek Origin Story Movie In The Works
Variety released a massive feature about the future of the Star Trek franchise, and there is plenty in there for …
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Star Trek Blockbuster Movie Return In The Works
It’s been eight long years for Trekkies since the release of the last feature film in the Star Trek cinematic …
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Daisy Ridley Star Wars Return Scrapped Already?
By now, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Disney is shifting the way it will be moving …
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Star Wars Changed Forever Because Of A Low Budget Indie Film
When fans discuss films that greatly impacted Star Wars, they typically bring up the obvious inspirations such as Akira Kurosawa’s …
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Dune: Part Two First Reviews Are All Saying Exactly What We Expected
Let’s face it – it’s hard to put out a good sequel these days. Following the fan-bashing comments that were …
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Just Give Us Constantine 2, You Cowards
Fans have been clamoring for Constantine 2 since the original came out back in 2005. While there have been signs …
Star Trek Only Survived By Becoming More Like Star Wars
Star Trek vs Star Wars. It’s the endless schoolyard debate: which space franchise is better? Here at Giant Freakin Robot, …
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Walking Dead Star Reveals Cool Role In Chris Hemsworth Star Trek 4 Story
Walking Dead actress Danai Gurira says she almost had a role in the sequel to 2016’s Star Trek Beyond when …
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Jennifer Lopez Bringing Iconic Kids Show To Big Screen
Jennifer Lopez is developing an animated movie based on the beloved children’s television show Bob the Builder through her Nuyorican Productions banner. …
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The Star Trek And Star Wars Surprising Acting Connections
Despite similar sounding names, Star Trek and Star Wars don’t have much in common. One is a science-based sci-fi utopia …
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The Star Trek Sequel That Is Secretly Brilliant
After the runaway success of Star Trek (2009), many fans and critics felt the sequel film Star Trek Into Darkness …
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J.J. Abrams Regrets Eric Bana In Star Trek
J.J. Abrams, the director behind the 2009 Star Trek reboot, says Romulan antagonist Nero, portrayed by Eric Bana, fell short of his …
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See Josh Hartnett As Superman In JJ Abrams Canceled Flyby Movie
Long before Marvel went all in on the idea of a cinematic multiverse, DC icon Superman developed a kind of …
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JJ Abrams DC Series Gets Scrapped But That’s Great News For One Movie
J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot Productions have stopped dead in their tracks when it comes to their Constantine series …
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The ’70s Horror Movie JJ Abrams Loves So Much That He Saved It
The 70s horror classic Phantasm recently underwent 4K restoration thanks to J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot, according to Vulture, and …
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Exclusive: Krull Reboot In The Works, JJ Abrams Attached
If you’re worried that J.J. Abrams wants to reboot everything you loved when you were younger, the good news is …
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The Sci-Fi Thriller On Netflix That Made Movie History
In a culture of revealing trailers, social media reactions, and massive marketing campaigns, the Cloverfield franchise embraces mystery. It surprises …
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Timothy Olyphant Lost Out On Major Star Trek Role Because He Was Too Old
While he may have been one of the best things about Scream 2 and proved to leave audiences wanting more …
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JJ Abrams’ Hot Wheels Movie Is Going To Be A Gritty Action Flick
According to The New Yorker, J.J. Abrams says his upcoming Hot Wheels movie will be “emotional and grounded and gritty.” …
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Daisy Ridley Says Who’s To Blame For Star Wars’ Worst Decision
Daisy Ridley says J.J. Abrams is to blame for her Rey character not being a Skywalker.
Black Superman Movie Still Happening
J.J. Abrams and Ta-Neshi Coates Black Superman film is moving forward despite over DCU cancellations and shakeups.
Exclusive: Star Trek Kelvin Timeline Show In Development
A show set in Star Trek’s cinematic timeline is in development for Paramount+.
Jennifer Garner’s New Series Hit With Devastating News
Will it recover?
J.J. Abrams Is Making A Film About The Best Childhood Toy
J.J. Abrams is making his next film about an iconic childhood toy. It might seem like something of an odd choice, but he can make it work
JJ Abrams’ New Series Is Being Sued Over Use Of The Word UFO
A J.J. Abrams Showtime miniseries about UFOs is being sued, but not for getting to close to the truth. It’s the title.
JJ Abrams Is Making A Movie About The Real-Life Top Gun Pilots
then the long-awaited release of Top Gun: Maverick will surely suffice. Picking up several decades after the first film, Tom Cruise returns as the iconic pilot Maverick
