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J.J. Abrams to Helm Next ‘Stars Wars’ Installment

January 24, 2013 Movies

Director J.J. Abrams has found the Force.

According to The Wrap, the filmmaker is reportedly set to direct "Star Wars: Episode VII,” the highly anticipated installment of the landmark franchise, scheduled to reach theaters in 2015.

J.J. Abrams to Helm Next ‘Stars Wars’ Installment

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“Extra’s” Ben Lyons recently spoke with Abrams at a special sneak peek of his “Star Trek” sequel, “Star Trek into Darkness,” and asked him about the possibility of heading up another huge franchise.

J.J. Abrams and Jon Favreau Launch NBC's 'Revolution'

July 25, 2012 Television

What if all the lights went out, and cell phones and computers too? Filmmakers J.J. Abrams ("Star Trek") and Jon Favreau ("Iron Man") are asking that very question in their new NBC show, “Revolution.”

J.J. Abrams and Jon Favreau Launch NBC's 'Revolution'

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The story begins with two brothers on the phone -- one trying to warn the other of a massive power outage… then the phones go dead. After the blackout, everything stopped working, even cars and airplanes. Governments fail and warlords rise up to take their place, as the world’s greatest cities go to the weeds.

Tom Cruise, JJ Abrams at 'Super 8' Premiere

June 09, 2011 Movies

"Extra" caught up with Tom Cruise, director JJ Abrams and the stars of "Super 8" at the L.A. premiere!

Cruise told "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli he "loved" the sci-fi thriller about a group of kids who witness a horrific train wreck -- and something that escapes from it -- only to have their small town plagued by mysterious events.

Extra Scoop: 'Super 8' to Open a Day Early via Twitter Campaign

June 09, 2011 Extra Scoop

Paramount announced today that the J.J. Abrams mystery thriller "Super 8" will open Thursday, a day earlier than its scheduled midnight Friday release date, and along with Twitter, are hyping it as the first "Tweet movie sneak preview."
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Top 10 Things You Didn't Know about Chris Pine

June 30, 2009 The Extra List

He's currently starring in the play "Farragut North" alongside "Sex and the City" star Chris Noth -- and earlier this year he crushed the box office in "Star Trek." There's a lot more to learn about 28-year-old mega-hottie Chris Pine!

The Silly Cast of 'Star Trek'

April 30, 2009 Movies

Terri Seymour caught up with the cast of "Star Trek" before the Enterprise lands in theaters May 1. Who knew they were such goofballs?!

USS Enterprise Lands in France

April 14, 2009 Star Sightings

Director J.J. Abrams and stars Eric Bana, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine pose together for a "Star Trek" photo call in Paris, France. No Vulcan greetings were spotted, but almost.