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15 Things You Didn't Know About 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Jacob Hall — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Now that 'Star Trek Into Darkness' is in theaters, director J.J. Abrams' "mystery box" has been shattered and the once-mysterious film is available for anyone to see. All of its secrets have finally been exposed! Well...most of them. There may still be a handful of things you don't k

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Watch J.J. Abrams and Simon Pegg Discuss the Franchise

Jacob Hall — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:40:36 +0000

For some 'Star Trek' fans, it was a slap to the face when director J.J. Abrams stopped going where no man has gone before and decided to journey to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. How will they feel when they see Abrams discussing how great 'Star Wars' is with the chief engineer of the Enterprise, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (aka Simon Pegg)?

New 'Star Trek Into Darkness' TV Spot: "Earth Will Fall"

Jacob Hall — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:31:08 +0000

Perhaps the title was a pretty clear indication of what to expect, but 'Star Trek Into Darkness' looks a little bleak, huh? For a series that's been built on the concept of humanity standing together and bettering itself, it sure is odd to see the phrase "Earth will fall" in a newly released TV spot.

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Clip: You Can Die When Kirk Allows You to Die

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:45:47 +0000

The latest clip from ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ is the most intense yet, showing a confrontation between a heated Captain Kirk and his prisoner, the terrorist John Harrison. The previous footage from J.J. Abrams‘ ‘Star Trek’ sequel has understandably displayed some of the movie’s riveting action — if you missed them, watch Kirk and crew [...]

'Star Wars Episode 7′: How Secret Will the Production Be?

Jacob Hall — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:53:21 +0000

Director JJ Abrams is infamous for keeping details on his projects on the down low, so many people have already begun speculating what will go on with the production of 'Star Wars Episode 7.' If there's one thing we learned from watching the production of the prequel trilogy, it's that 'Star Wars' fans are as passionate as they are nosy and if there's one thing we've learned from 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' it's that Abrams plays things close to the vest. A recent interview with LucasFilm honcho Kathleen Kennedy shed some light on this whole situation.

New 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Clip Shows Captain Kirk's Wild Ride, Plus a New Batch of Posters

Britt Hayes — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:17:37 +0000

We’re getting closer to the release of ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ and if this new clip and poster set is any indication, the crew is in for some serious close calls. In the latest clip from J.J. Abrams‘ ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ coming out of Moviefone‘s ‘Star Trek’ week, Captain Kirk and his crew test [...]

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Poster Unleashes Hell on the Enterprise

Nick Romano — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:20:48 +0000

The final 'Star Trek Into Darkness' poster has been unveiled in preparation for the film's May 15 release and one thing is for sure -- the Enterprise is in for a world of hurt and we're pretty sure Benedict Cumberbatch has something to do with it.

'Star Wars' 3D Releases Scrapped So Lucasfilm Can Focus On 'Star Wars: Episode 7′

Britt Hayes — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:29:47 +0000

In one of the better ideas we’ve ever heard come out of Lucasfilm, the company has decided to nix the ‘Star Wars‘ 3D re-releases and turn their focus to the future of the franchise – namely ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ – instead. Deadline reports that Lucasfilm is ditching that whole ‘Star Wars’ 3D thing because [...]

'Star Trek 3′ – Will J.J. Abrams Still Direct?

Jacob Hall — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:32:08 +0000

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard the news: JJ Abrams is officially directing 'Star Wars: Episode VII.' Even if you didn't hear it, you surely felt the rumble that shook the entire planet after the news caused the entire internet to break in half. While fans and critics alike debated what this meant for the 'Star Wars' franchise, another question arose. With Abrams departing for a galaxy far far away, what was going to happen to the 'Star Trek' franchise?

Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal Movie Coming From Director J.J. Abrams

Mike Sampson — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:45:29 +0000

The Lance Armstrong doping scandal has captured the interest of the world over the past few days after the cyclist admitted to Oprah Winfrey that he used PEDs and cheated during all 7 of his once-triumphant Tour de France victories. It's the the kind of drama that makes for a great movie. And, as you might have expected, the Lance Armstrong doping scandal is going to do just that.

'Star Trek Into Darkness' 3D Was Not Part of the J.J. Abrams Plan

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:02:22 +0000

"To 3D or not to 3D?" is a question moviegoers often have to ask themselves when hitting the multiplex to see the latest blockbuster, but the debate doesn't stop at the paying customer. Sometimes it's the filmmakers themselves who are dubious about the technology, even as they work with it. This issue has come to light after J.J. Abrams revealed that he himself was not sold on converting his latest, 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' into 3D initially. In fact, he had it forced upon him by the studio.

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Pics – 11 Hi-Res New Shots From the Sequel!

Mike Sampson — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:39:32 +0000

'Star Trek Into Darkness' is still a long six months away but if that 9-minute IMAX preview before 'The Hobbit' wasn't enough for you, we've got 11 brand new, hi-res 'Star Trek Into Darkness' pics for you today! What secrets do they hold?

How You Can Help a Dying Fan's Wish to See 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Come True

Britt Hayes — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:23:26 +0000

This is a real heart-breaker: a terminally ill 'Star Trek' fan has one final wish to see JJ Abrams' sequel, 'Star Trek Into Darkness' before he passes away and doctors don't believe he will live until the May, 2013 release date. So let's help this Trekkie see the film now!

'Star Wars Episode 7′ – Did J.J. Abrams Turn Down the Directing Job?

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:58:51 +0000

The question of who will direct the next 'Star Wars' still lingers quite maddeningly; while we would ideally be compiling a shortlist of contenders, we mostly collate who has expressed disinterest or denied involvement. One of those names is J.J. Abrams, who weeks ago stated in no uncertain terms that he didn't want the massive undertaking.

But did you know that he was evidently offered the job? A few choice quotes from the 'Star Trek' director indicates that he could have been the captain of two different space sagas. Jump after the break to learn more.

News Round-Up: Casting 'Cinderella' and Creating a 'God Particle'

Jacob Hall — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:05:02 +0000

Last week, the news broke that the ever-wonderful Cate Blanchett was close to joining director Mark Romanek's 'Cinderella' in the role of the evil stepmother, firmly establishing it as the Hollywood Revision Of A Classic Fairy Tale to watch out for. It still feels odd that the director of 'One Hour Photo' and 'Never Let Me Go' is making a Cinderella movie, but putting quality actors on the screen is the first step in giving us hope. On the heels of the Blanchett news, Variety reports that the short list for the title role is down to three actresses: Saoirse Ronan, Alicia Vikander and Gabriella Wilde. You'll probably recognize Ronan from 'Atonement,' 'The Lovely Bones' and 'Hanna' and if you were unlucky enough to see 'The Three Musketeers' you may remember Wilde, but Vikander seems to be a newcomer, making this role her potential big break and her own potential Cinderella story. Life imitating art and so forth.

'Star Wars Episode 7′ Director Update: J.J. Abrams and Jon Favreau Address Rumors

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:34:44 +0000

More 'Star Wars: Episode 7' news? Well, it's clear that, from now until summer 2015, we'll have at least one 'Star Wars: Episode 7' rumor for you per day. Not that we're complaining, mind you: has there ever been a movie in development more fun to speculate about? Hard to think of one.

Today we'll be bringing you updates from three of the "potential" directors of Episode 7: J.J. Abrams, Jon Favreau and out-of-left-field contender Colin Trevorrow ('Safety Not Guaranteed'). The initial names are just two of many dream directors of the sequel for fanboys, while the latter is someone who has actually been connected - however tentatively - to the film. Let's get to it!

Celebrity Birthdays for June 27 – Vera Wang, Tobey Maguire and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:32:19 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Vera Wang

Age: 62

Occupation: Fashion Designer

Known For: Lovely and highly coveted wedding gowns as well as a broad range of clothing, fragrance, jewelry, eyewear, shoe and houseware collections

Tobey Maguire

Age: 36

Occupation: Actor

Known For: Portraying Peter Parker in three ‘Spide