J.J. Abrams

Twelve New Cloverfield Images Test the Limits of Teaser Campaigns

Twelve new images from the upcoming monster film Cloverfield have been released online. But just like the new trailer, they sadly don’t reveal anything new about the J.J. Abrams-produced thriller. If they keep releasing non-information to the masses, people are either going to turn out in droves to find out what it’s all about or…

You Cannot Escape Shaky Camera Syndrome

During a real alien attack, most of us would have no clue what the hell was going on. And judging from both trailers, J.J. Abrams’ Cloverfield will bend over backwards to simulate that state of confusion. The first trailer, especially, has a hand-held camera swooping and jostling as if the camera holder is running for…

The newest trailer for J.J. Abrams’ top secret monster flick Cloverfield started airing in front of Beowulf last night, and of course its popping up left and right all over the web already. The only problem is that it’s via a handheld cam from an enterprising young YouTuber sitting in a theater, so prepare your…

Harlan Ellison Not Happy About Star Trek Movie Rumors

If you’ve been reading anything about the upcoming J.J. Abrams Star Trek remake online, then it’s probably been boring stuff like casting rumors. However, plot details have started to surface over the past few days, and at least one person out there isn’t happy about it. Fair warning: there be potential spoilers ahead. Harlan Ellison,…

Wonder Woman: More Supermodel Than Superhero?

The new Wonder Woman could be a supermodel whose acting experience mostly consists of playing herself in Italian films. Megan Gale also served as a “fashion commentator” for the Logies, Australia’s charmingly named TV awards show. It’s all part of director George Miller’s scheme to pack Justice League with Australians. Another Ozzie rumored to be…

Winona Ryder Joins Trek Cast, Please Just Make The Damn Movie Now

Winona Ryder is the latest in a long line of actors to join the cast of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek rehash (as Spock’s mom!?), and at this point we get it. Yes, they are making a new Star Trek film. But we’ve heard more about casting these past few months than we have about the…

Must See: Lost

Must-see TV shows are futuristic classics that shouldn’t be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That’s why we’ve rated them 1-5 on the patented “crunchy goodness” scale. Must-see by James Rocchi. Title: Lost Date: 2004-2007 Vitals: An airliner crashes on a remote Pacific island … and things just get weirder and weirder for…

Fox Grasps At Lost X-Files Glory

J.J. Abrams just sold a pilot script to Fox for a show that sounds almost exactly like X-Files. A young female FBI agent, faced with unexplained phenomena, must recruit the aid of a scientist who’s been institutionalized for his wacky theories. Fox hopes Fringe will help it recapture the glory of its Mulder-and-Scully days. The…

Must See: Alias

Must-see TV shows are futuristic classics that shouldn’t be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That’s why we’ve rated them 1-5 on the patented “crunchy goodness” scale. Title: Alias Date: 2001-2006 Vitals: Sydney Bristow thinks she’s working for the CIA, but after her bosses kill her fiance she realizes she’s working for SD-6,…