Tag: JJ Abrams

Why I’m Excited: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Much like a lot of other fans, Star Wars has had a profound effect on my life. One of my earliest memories was watching the special edition of Return of the Jedi with my childhood friend Joey. From there, I had to see more of the adventures of Luke, Han, and Leia, and after practically …

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Vanity Fair Star Wars Piece Sheds Light on The Rise of Skywalker

The Force is strong with the Fandom this week. In the lead-up to the 42nd anniversary of the first film in the series, the perennial Vanity Fair Star Wars piece has been released in anticipation of the upcoming conclusion of the Skywalker saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. These articles are al...

Boldly Going Back to Star Trek (2009)

As I’ve written previously, I’ve always had a sentimental attachment to Star Trek. When Star Trek: Nemesis failed at the box office and put the cinematic side of the franchise into stasis, I hoped we would get to see the Enterprise make a comeback, in part because my dad and grandpa had a tradit...

J.J. Abrams Looking for a New Deal with Studios

J.J. Abrams is about to rule a very different kind of galaxy as Variety reports the Star Wars Episode IX filmmaker is looking into several studios for his new overall deal. Abrams, whose current deal with Paramount ends in March of 2020, is said to be seeking an agreement that would have all of hi...

Former Doctor Who Matt Smith Cast in Star Wars: Episode IX

Apparently, when your franchise is wounded, you call in a doctor. Variety is reporting that former Doctor Who Matt Smith has been cast in Star Wars: Episode IX. The headline describes Smith’s part as a “key role,” but what that role is, or whether the character will be good or evil, remains un...

Dominic Monaghan Cast in Star Wars: Episode IX

One of the Oceanic 815 survivors has made it off the island and into a galaxy far, far away, as Deadline reports that Lost alumnus Dominic Monaghan has been added to the cast of Star Wars: Episode IX. He joins fellow former J.J. Abrams collaborator Keri Russell (Felicity, Mission: Impossible III) in...