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2 days ago · Besides these, Abrams’ resume is filled with franchise sequels, except for the 2008 standalone sci-fi thriller Super 8. Now, remember how Star Wars and Star Trek are both set in space and have star-studded casts? Imagine how Abrams felt about directing another major franchise. No wonder he paused. Abrams Says Yes to Star Wars, but Why?
4 days ago · A still from 2009’s Star Trek | Paramount Pictures. J.J. Abrams is among the rarest directors who got to try his hands on both Star Trek and Star Wars.But the Trekkies assert that the director’s reboot lacked the signature Star Trek flavor, that was present in the earlier series and films.
4 days ago · Key Takeaways: – Before directing Star Wars, filmmaker J.J. Abrams rejuvenated both the Mission Impossible and Star Trek franchises. – Abrams collaborated with Steven Spielberg to create the 2011 sci-fi thriller, Super 8, a movie that harked back to classic Spielberg films.
3 days ago · Hello there, film buffs! Today, we're going to talk about J.J. Abrams, a fantastic director who's created some amazing stuff.
6 days ago · Chris Pine took over the iconic role of Captain Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ 2009 movie Star Trek. This was the reboot of the original series created under the vision of Gene Roddenberry. Pine’s performance was praised by the public so much that he returned to the character for Star Trek Beyond (2016) and Into Darkness (2013).
4 days ago · Star Trek Beyond was the movie I wanted when J.J. Abrams rebooted the timeline back in 2009. It told a fresh story, with familiar characters, retooling Star Trek for the cinematic landscape of the mid-to-late 2010s. That's what these movies should have been doing from the beginning, rather than getting hung up on existing Star Trek lore.
1 day ago · J.J. Abrams is a filmmaker known for leading projects in two of the biggest sci-fi franchises: ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Star Wars.’ However, he was close to turning down the opportunity to direct ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’
