JJ Abrams

Read J.J. Abrams’ Thank You To The Crew As Star Wars Episode 7 Wraps

Star Wars Episode 7 has wrapped filming. After starting principal photography back in May, the shooting has stopped. And this was how director J.J. Abrams said goodbye. The sincere thank you was tweeted out by @AdmiralPellaeon. Not pictured above this letter is what appears to be the brim of a baseball cap. We’re assuming the…

Movies Meredith Woerner Nov 3

JJ Abrams has solved that awesome 8th Grader’s Star Wars Algebra

Remember Cody Swanek’s cute, Star Wars themed Maths problem from last week? Well, it took Mr Abrams a while to figure out the answer, but he got in touch with Cody to let him know – and ponder a separate mathematical question as well. http://io9.com/8th-grader-pens-impressive-algebra-problem-about-star-w-1642715847/all Abrams got in touch with Cody after his puzzle hit…

Tech News James Whitbrook Oct 11

Did JJ Abrams Have This Star Wars Poster Hung On Set As A Cute Threat?

We keep hearing all sorts of rumors and supposed leaks from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII. Now this anti-spoiler propaganda poster has appeared the film’s set as a jocular warning: spoil this movie and we’ll sic Vader on you. Frank Marshall, filmmaker and husband of Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, snapped this photo at…

Movies Lauren Davis Oct 6

8th Grader Pens Creative Algebra Problem About Star Wars, J.J. Abrams

An eighth grader by the name of Cody was asked by an instructor to convert an algebraic expression into a word problem. Cody was happy to oblige – and with an ample helping of Star Wars references, no less. Bob Swanek (Cody’s father, we presume) posted the above photo of Cody’s problem online. “This is…

Movies Robbie Gonzalez Oct 5

J.J. Abrams Adapting Stephen King’s Time-Travel Novel 11/22/63 For Hulu

It’s official: Stephen King’s 11/22/63, about a man who is able to travel back in time and attempts to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, is going to become a series. But instead of coming to a TV set near you, the series will stream on Hulu. There have been rumblings for a…

io9 Lauren Davis Sep 22

The Batman v. Superman/Star Wars Crossover We Didn’t Know We Needed

It looks like a stormtrooper just got busted by the Gotham City Police Department trying to carjack the batmobile. GCPD: 1, Empire: 0. This photo was actually tweeted by Zack Snyder, part of an ongoing battle between his twitter account and Bad Robot’s, which has tweeted things like: I have to say that with this…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Sep 15

JJ Abrams’ Newest Force For Change Tweet Hints At A Major Ep. 7 Spoiler

Every time J.J. Abrams has discussed the “Force for Change” charity event, he’s revealed something about Star Wars: Episode VII — , the new look of the X-Wing… something. Now he’s announced the winner with the above picture… and it may have confirmed one of the movie’s biggest — and weirdest — rumors. https://gizmodo.com/j-j-abrams-reveals-star-wars-episode-viis-brand-new-x-1608241349 Potential…

io9 Rob Bricken Aug 11

J.J. Abrams Reveals Star Wars: Episode VII‘s Brand New X-Wing

The Episode VII director has released another video for Force for Change, the Lucasfilm-led charity organization, which is offering another chance to star in the new movie. But he’s also made sure people pay attention by including the first look at the new design of Star Wars’ iconic X-Wing, too. https://gizmodo.com/heres-the-first-new-star-wars-episode-vii-alien-and-i-1579545622 Changes include a sleeker…

io9 Rob Bricken Jul 21

Cool new X-Wing Mark II revealed in new Star Wars VII video

A new J. J. Abrams’ Star Wars VII video shows a new version of the X-Wing starfighter. It may look like a Z-95 Headhunter because it doesn’t appear to have the classic s-foils that open to give it it’s X attack shape, but this official tweet says it’s the real thing. So, ladies and gentlenerds,…

Sploid James Baker Jul 21

Abrams Denies Millennium Falcon Rumors From Inside Millennium Falcon

J.J. Abrams addresses the Millennuim Falcon rumors in the best way possible — by outright denying them in a note placed a top a certain holochess set. Wait a minute ,you!!!! In a tweet coming directly from Bad Robot, the director sent out a note on his official letter head stating thus: I wish people…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 4

Here’s The First New Star Wars: Episode VII Alien—And It’s Not CG

J.J. Abrams’ latest video comes straight from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, where we get to see a new alien creature—one that uses practical effects. Even if this is just a background character, this is hopefully a sign that we’ll be seeing a return to costumed and puppet aliens in the new Star…

io9 Lauren Davis May 21

Seriously, Though, Who Is Andy Serkis Playing In The New Star Wars?

So, we’ve gotten a look at the cast list for the upcoming Star Wars, and put together a working theory on just what roles we can expect to see them in, but one question still remains: Just what is Andy Serkis doing? So who do we think Serkis might be playing? RawheddRexx Serkis as a…

io9 Ria Misra Apr 29

Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced

Here it is is, the official cast to Star Wars Episode VII. Announced on the official Star Wars site this is the first ever cast list for the new Star Wars movie. The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 29

Could The Star Wars Sequels Be Worse Than The Prequels? Absolutely.

Did I tell you guys that after the apocalypse happened, magic returned to Earth? Yeah, it’s pretty wild! One day I was stopping in a town on my mail route and then this guy told me to pick a card and put it back in the deck without him seeing. And he still knew what…

io9 Rob Bricken Mar 26

Some surprising names top the shortlist for Episode VII‘s Jedi hero

Girls star Adam Driver is the rumored villain in the next Star Wars, but who will play the Jedi to his possible Sith? Word is that the starring role in Episode VII is down to a handful of names, and we’re pleasantly surprised to see who’s on the list. Variety is reporting that there are…

io9 Lauren Davis Mar 12

Watch the first two minutes of Alfonso Cuarón’s TV show Believe

The opening scene of Believe, the upcoming TV show created by Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón and produced with J. J. Abrams, is online, and it is brutal. Right from the start, we get a glimpse of the vicious forces that are hunting down the superpowered girl Bo. Apologies to folks in non-Hulu friendly regions. Hopefully,…

io9 Lauren Davis Mar 7

Is Adam Driver the next Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode VII?

The half creep, half hero male counterpart to Hannah in Girls is rumored to be playing a villain who’s introduced in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars. Rumors suggest the character is “Darth Vader”-like. Because casting a young Vader worked out so well last time. Not sure how to feel about this news, but Variety is reporting…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 26

Comment of the Day: JJ Abrams and the Case of the Disappearing Words

Today, we compared cliff notes on the classic novels we just can’t make it through, asked when we would finally be able to 3D print a wooly mammoth skeleton of our very own (today!), and weighed the truth of J.J. Abrams’ number one pet peeve about futuristic fiction. In this post, we looked at a…

io9 Ria Misra Nov 14

Star Wars Episode VII is coming out on December 18, 2015

Get ready. Or well, get ready to get ready. The new Star Wars Episode VII finally has an official release date which means we can all plan our lives accordingly. The JJ Abrams-ified version of Star Wars will hit movie theaters on December 18th 2015. That’s the third friday in December and a week before…

Sploid Casey Chan Nov 7

J.J. Abrams explains the Star Wars: Episode VII writer switcheroo

People have been wondering why J.J. Abrams took the Episode VII screenwriting duties from Toy Story 3’s Michael Arndt. According to Abrams, there’s no insidious conspiracy and Arndt wasn’t doing a bad job (at least that they’re admitting to) — it’s all about the scheduling. You’ll recall we told you that Disney wanted Star Wars:…

Movies Rob Bricken Nov 7

Read J.J. Abrams’ Thank You To The Crew As Star Wars Episode 7 Wraps

JJ Abrams has solved that awesome 8th Grader’s Star Wars Algebra

Did JJ Abrams Have This Star Wars Poster Hung On Set As A Cute Threat?

8th Grader Pens Creative Algebra Problem About Star Wars, J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams Adapting Stephen King’s Time-Travel Novel 11/22/63 For Hulu

The Batman v. Superman/Star Wars Crossover We Didn’t Know We Needed

JJ Abrams’ Newest Force For Change Tweet Hints At A Major Ep. 7 Spoiler

J.J. Abrams Reveals Star Wars: Episode VII‘s Brand New X-Wing

Cool new X-Wing Mark II revealed in new Star Wars VII video

Abrams Denies Millennium Falcon Rumors From Inside Millennium Falcon

Here’s The First New Star Wars: Episode VII Alien—And It’s Not CG

Seriously, Though, Who Is Andy Serkis Playing In The New Star Wars?

Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced

Could The Star Wars Sequels Be Worse Than The Prequels? Absolutely.

Some surprising names top the shortlist for Episode VII‘s Jedi hero

Watch the first two minutes of Alfonso Cuarón’s TV show Believe

Is Adam Driver the next Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode VII?

Comment of the Day: JJ Abrams and the Case of the Disappearing Words

Star Wars Episode VII is coming out on December 18, 2015

J.J. Abrams explains the Star Wars: Episode VII writer switcheroo

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JJ Abrams

Read J.J. Abrams’ Thank You To The Crew As Star Wars Episode 7 Wraps

JJ Abrams has solved that awesome 8th Grader’s Star Wars Algebra

Did JJ Abrams Have This Star Wars Poster Hung On Set As A Cute Threat?

8th Grader Pens Creative Algebra Problem About Star Wars, J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams Adapting Stephen King’s Time-Travel Novel 11/22/63 For Hulu

The Batman v. Superman/Star Wars Crossover We Didn’t Know We Needed

JJ Abrams’ Newest Force For Change Tweet Hints At A Major Ep. 7 Spoiler

J.J. Abrams Reveals Star Wars: Episode VII‘s Brand New X-Wing

Cool new X-Wing Mark II revealed in new Star Wars VII video

Abrams Denies Millennium Falcon Rumors From Inside Millennium Falcon

Here’s The First New Star Wars: Episode VII Alien—And It’s Not CG

Seriously, Though, Who Is Andy Serkis Playing In The New Star Wars?

Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced

​Could The Star Wars Sequels Be Worse Than The Prequels? Absolutely.

Some surprising names top the shortlist for Episode VII‘s Jedi hero

Watch the first two minutes of Alfonso Cuarón’s TV show Believe

Is Adam Driver the next Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode VII?

Comment of the Day: JJ Abrams and the Case of the Disappearing Words

Star Wars Episode VII is coming out on December 18, 2015

J.J. Abrams explains the Star Wars: Episode VII writer switcheroo

No Fooling, ‘Spaceballs 2’ Will Hit Theaters April 2027

I Regret to Inform You That the Artemis II Astronauts Are Having Lots of Screen Time

The First ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Reactions Are Most Solid

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Is Doing What You Hoped

Wearables Are Getting Very Messy

Trump Wants to Start Privatizing TSA in Latest Budget Proposal

Lost Warship From Battle of Copenhagen Found After 225 Years

These One-of-a-Kind Objects Are in the Wrong Museums

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

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

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Could The Star Wars Sequels Be Worse Than The Prequels? Absolutely.