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J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan’s ‘Duster’ Gets HBO Max Series Order
Rachel Hilson and Josh Holloway will star in the upcoming series about a Black FBI agent set on taking down a Southwestern crime syndicate.
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Wilson Chapman
February 16, 2023 2:00 pm
Features
‘Star Trek’ Cast Reportedly Had No Idea Fourth Film Was Coming Ahead of J.J. Abrams’ Announcement
Surprise, surprise. It was news to some members of this Enterprise crew that they'd be starring in a new "Star Trek" film.
By
Samantha Bergeson
February 23, 2022 9:00 pm
Features
‘Star Wars’ Editor Marcia Lucas Slams Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams: ‘They Don’t Have a Clue’
Marcia Lucas was "furious" when she saw Han Solo and Luke Skywalker killed in Disney's "Star Wars" trilogy.
By
Zack Sharf
September 20, 2021 11:43 am
Features
J.J. Abrams Says ‘Having a Plan Is Most Critical’ When Asked About ‘Star Wars’ Storytelling Fumbles
"There's nothing more important than knowing where you're going," Abrams says about storytelling.
By
Zack Sharf
May 26, 2021 1:00 pm
Features
J.J. Abrams ‘Would Love’ to Direct Original Films After ‘Double-Edged Sword’ of Franchises
Abrams says all he can think about with his franchise movies is "what things could have been and what we might have done."
By
Zack Sharf
May 17, 2021 6:00 pm
Features
Michael B. Jordan Bombed ‘Star Wars’ Audition in Front of J.J. Abrams: ‘My Worst One to Date’
Jordan said his "Star Wars" audition script was so vague that it was impossible to connect to the character.
By
Zack Sharf
May 5, 2021 6:00 pm
Features
Daniel Dae Kim Spoke Up to ‘Lost’ Creators Over Pilot’s Asian Stereotypes: ‘It Was a Land Mine’
Kim told Damon Lindelof and J.J. Abrams his character "cannot progress in this same way."
By
Zack Sharf
April 12, 2021 10:55 am
Features
Seth Rogen, J.J. Abrams, and Over 100 Hollywood Stars Protest NBC’s Trump Town Hall
Ava DuVernay, Sarah Silverman, Adam McKay, Kumail Nanjiani, and more have all signed the petition.
By
Zack Sharf
October 15, 2020 11:33 am
Features
Daisy Ridley Confirms Rey Was Almost a Kenobi, Then Her Parentage Got Retconned
The actress says turning Rey into Palpatine's granddaughter wasn't pitched until Episode IX.
By
Zack Sharf
September 9, 2020 9:12 am
Features
J.J. Abrams Sets ‘The Shining’ Spinoff and ‘Justice League Dark’ Dramas at HBO Max
J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions is working on three dramas for HBO Max, including a series inspired by Stephen King's "The Shining."
By
Tyler Hersko
April 16, 2020 8:00 pm
Features
The Latest ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Book Surprise: Rey Knew About Finn’s Force Secret
The new novelization of "The Rise of Skywalker" confirms the Force helped Finn navigate the Battle of Exogol.
By
Zack Sharf
March 23, 2020 3:18 pm
Features
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Star Dominic Monaghan Hopes for J.J. Abrams’ Director’s Cut
Monaghan said there's lots of footage that didn't make it into the theatrical release.
By
Chris Lindahl
January 5, 2020 11:00 am
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