J.J. Abrams

The Beautiful Klingon Designs JJ Abrams Rejected for Star Trek 2

Stare into the fierce eyes of the revamped Klingon race from Star Trek Into Darkness, as they could have been. They’re all kind of beautiful, and it’s kind of too bad we didn’t see these versions on the big screen. These were designed by artist Neville Page, who had this to say about his twist…

Movies Meredith Woerner Aug 28

Could a new Star Trek TV show about Worf actually happen?

There have been tons of ideas batted around for a new Star Trek show, including Bryan Fuller and Bryan Singer collaborating on a show tying in with the J.J. Abrams films. But apparently one idea has gotten as far as actual discussions: a show about Worf, the Klingon who appeared in TNG and DS9. https://gizmodo.com/j-j-abrams-is-the-guardian-of-star-trek-including-o-5904078…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Aug 21

What could this baffling new trailer from J.J. Abrams possibly mean?

Looks like J.J. Abrams is back to his old tricks, plying us with viral marketing that’s shrouded in mystery. His Bad Robot studio just dumped this black-and-white teaser that reminds us of a modern day The Crow. Is it for a movie? A TV series? A webseries? We have no idea. Ideas? Comments? Does this…

io9 Meredith Woerner Aug 19

John Williams will officially score Star Wars: Episode VII

Legendary film composer John Williams, the man behind the music for all six Star Wars films and master of the science fictional leitmotif, will return to score Star Wars: Episode VII! Here’s what he has to say about his return to the Star Wars universe – including his thoughts on director J.J. Abrams. Williams clearly…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez Jul 27

Ryan Gosling could play Luke Skywalker’s son? We seriously hope not

Crazy Star Wars: Episode VII rumors ahead! With Disney’s private Comic-Con (D23) on the horizon, people are already starting to speculate on whether or not the studio will be revealing the cast of the next Star Wars movie. Which, okay, yes, Disney could be announcing which original Star Wars alums will be returning — that…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 25

Rumors: Thor writers joining Star Trek 3, Abrams leaving Star Wars

There’s turmoil in two galaxies, if rumors are to be believed. First of all, rumor has it that Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz, writers of Thor and X-Men: First Class, are going to be the main writers of Star Trek 3. And meanwhile, J.J. Abrams may have abandoned Star Wars: Episode VII. Update: Lucasfilm…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jul 22

Person of Interest Available For Download At Last

Person of Interest is the rare crime-fighting show that actually gives you goosebumps sometimes. Especially in some of the episodes where you learn more about the future-predicting supercomputer. And now there’s a chance for everyone who’s missed the show to catch up. Lots of people have asked us where you can watch Person of Interest…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jun 20

10 Classic Star Trek Plot Devices That Could Inspire The Next Movie

It’s already official: There’s going to be another Star Trek movie. But what elements of Trek lore should they put on the big screen next time? The first two Abrams films already mined Trek’s rich history for ideas, but they also left out some stuff. Here are 10 classic Star Trek elements that we’d like…

Movies Esther Inglis-Arkell Jun 18

Which Star Wars EU character do you want to see in the new movies?

Rumors have been flying about casting for Star Wars: Episode VII, which claim some characters from the Expanded Universe will be in the new movie. It’s too soon to know anything about characters in the new film, but it’s fun to speculate. Which people from the books, comics or cartoons do you wish would appear…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jun 12

J.J. Abrams will resurrect Rod Serling’s famous lost screenplay

J.J. Abrams is adding another TV show to his long list of projects. Bad Robot has acquired the long-stalled screenplay penned by The Twilight Zone creator Rod Sterling. Abrams will develop the project as a potential miniseries — no word if Abrams is adapting or directing the project himself, but it will have a home…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 5

What’s the future of Star Trek after “Into Darkness?”

Star Trek Into Darkness is a hit movie — it’s just not enough of a hit for Paramount. What does this mean for the future of Trek? In its second weekend, Star Trek Into Darkness dropped 46.9 percent, slightly more than the first J.J. Abrams Trek movie in 2009. Most box office experts now expect…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders May 29

Revolution demonstrates the difference between good & bad plot twists

In just one clip, Revolution shows the difference between a plot twist that actually feels organic and natural to the characters… and one that feels random and totally WTF-based. See for yourself! Last night’s episode of Revolution wins a total free pass from me because it had the coil guns that make people explode into…

Television Charlie Jane Anders May 28

Concept art from the J.J. Abrams Superman movie that never was

Holy cow, the J.J. Abrams-produced Superman: Flyby is certainly shiny. Just think of all the lens flare you could get off all that alien chrome. Back in 2003, Abrams wanted to make a Superman movie and this is what it would have looked like. The movie Superman: Flyby hired concept artist Phil Saunders to create…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 23

Cumberbatch also got gratuitously naked in deleted Star Trek 2 scene

Those who feel that Alice Eve’s underwear scene in Star Trek Into Darkness was gratuitous, this might make you feel better — director J.J. Abrams debuted a deleted, but equally gratuitous scene from the film of Benedict Cumberbatch showering on Conan last night. https://gizmodo.com/damon-lindelof-admits-the-star-trek-nudity-was-gratuit-508967420 Of course, this was deleted and Eve’s disrobing stayed in, so…

Movies Rob Bricken May 23

The Only Character in Revolution Who’s Still Worth Rooting For

I can’t bring myself to complain about Revolution any more — about the fact that this show isn’t living up to its fun, swashbuckling pilot and also doesn’t seem to be about anything, other than “war is awful and soldiers are bad people.” So here’s a tribute to the show’s best character instead. Yep, talking…

Television Charlie Jane Anders May 21

Star Trek Into Darkness: The Spoiler FAQ

After making a mere $84 million at the U.S. box office, Star Trek Into Darkness is considered by some to be a disappointment. Perhaps the problem is that it was a touch confusing. To help our readers better understand it, we’ve complied and answered these Frequently Asked Questions about the movie. Maximum spoilers ahead… How…

Movies Rob Bricken May 20

Superpowers and hope fill first trailer for Alfonso Cuarón’s Believe

Earlier today, we got a peek at the pilot script for Alfonso Cuarón’s J.J. Abrams-produced show Believe. Now, NBC has released the first trailer, giving us a look at Believe’s superpowered ten-year-old girl in action. https://gizmodo.com/the-pilot-script-for-alfonso-cuarons-believe-is-now-on-508722804 The setup of a superpowered being moving from town to town to avoid falling into the wrong hands is…

Trailers Lauren Davis May 19

The pilot script for Alfonso Cuarón’s Believe is now online

One of our most highly anticipated TV shows coming this fall is Believe, the Alfonso Cuarón-scripted series about a young girl with remarkable powers. Now it appears that the entire pilot script has popped up online. https://gizmodo.com/new-scifi-tv-shows-from-alfonso-cuaron-and-the-creators-498980519 J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot will be producing the series for NBC, with Cuarón directing. SpoilerTV spotted what looks…

Television Lauren Davis May 19

Familiar Star Wars fans tell J.J. Abrams what should be in Episode VII

J.J. Abrams stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to promote Star Trek Into Darkness, at least until he was asked about the Star Wars sequel. When he admitted he and his team were having some writer’s block, a group of fans helpfully offered their opinions on what we should see in Episode VII. I…

Television Rob Bricken May 16

Star Trek Into Dumbness

The new Star Trek movie isn’t a terrible film. Star Trek Into Darkness has some bravura action scenes, and some brilliant comic bits. But it’s also aggressively, tragically stupid. It’s not even a great popcorn film, because it fails to deliver on its own promises. And it’s not half as good as J.J. Abrams’ first…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 16

The Beautiful Klingon Designs JJ Abrams Rejected for Star Trek 2

Could a new Star Trek TV show about Worf actually happen?

What could this baffling new trailer from J.J. Abrams possibly mean?

John Williams will officially score Star Wars: Episode VII

Ryan Gosling could play Luke Skywalker’s son? We seriously hope not

Rumors: Thor writers joining Star Trek 3, Abrams leaving Star Wars

Person of Interest Available For Download At Last

10 Classic Star Trek Plot Devices That Could Inspire The Next Movie

Which Star Wars EU character do you want to see in the new movies?

J.J. Abrams will resurrect Rod Serling’s famous lost screenplay

What’s the future of Star Trek after “Into Darkness?”

Revolution demonstrates the difference between good & bad plot twists

Concept art from the J.J. Abrams Superman movie that never was

Cumberbatch also got gratuitously naked in deleted Star Trek 2 scene

The Only Character in Revolution Who’s Still Worth Rooting For

Star Trek Into Darkness: The Spoiler FAQ

Superpowers and hope fill first trailer for Alfonso Cuarón’s Believe

The pilot script for Alfonso Cuarón’s Believe is now online

Familiar Star Wars fans tell J.J. Abrams what should be in Episode VII

Star Trek Into Dumbness

Laptops Are About to Get Very Exciting Again… Thanks to Nvidia

Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) Matches Black Friday Discount, With Even Limited Edition Colors at Record Low

Go Titan Hunting in a Clip From This Week’s ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ (Exclusive)

In Medical First, a Single Therapy Knocked Out 3 Autoimmune Diseases at Once

Gen Z’s Use of AI Is Plateauing as Youth Feel Less Hopeful About the Tech

If You Have an iPad, Apple Pencil Pro Is Now Cheaper on Amazon Than Buying Direct From Apple

Finally, a First Look at Brad Bird’s New Animated Sci-Fi Detective Movie

Two LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Sets Land at All-Time Lows, Including the Dark Version

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Let us help find what you are looking for...