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Gracie Abrams: Nepo discourse met with candid reflection and a touring future
music12 days ago

Gracie Abrams: Nepo discourse met with candid reflection and a touring future

Gracie Abrams, daughter of JJ Abrams, addressed the ongoing nepo baby discourse in a New York Times PopCast interview, acknowledging she had a safety net and financial security that allowed her to experiment and take time to pursue music, while recognizing the privilege involved. She is preparing to release her third album, Daughter From Hell, on July 17 via Interscope, previewed by the single Hit The Wall, and outlined her advantages of growing up with industry-insider parents, as well as a 2026–27 Look At My Life tour and an acting debut in Babygirl director’s next film.

Abrams Praises Cruise Starrer Digger as a Mind-Blowing Ride
entertainment16 days ago

Abrams Praises Cruise Starrer Digger as a Mind-Blowing Ride

J.J. Abrams says he’s seen a taste of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Tom Cruise–starrer Digger and expects Cruise to blow audiences away; the film casts Cruise as an oil magnate whose company triggers an ecological disaster and possibly nuclear war, with John Goodman as president and Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons in supporting roles. A trailer debuts July 13 ahead of the film’s October 2 release.

Bad Robot Shrinks, Sets Up Shop in New York
business3 months ago

Bad Robot Shrinks, Sets Up Shop in New York

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is downsizing its operations and relocating to New York after more than 20 years in LA/Santa Monica, as a string of ambitious projects stall or get scrapped and the industry shifts away from long-term mega-pacts toward project-by-project deals; Abrams is signaling a move back to hands-on creating rather than mogul-level expansion.

Brie Larson Horror Skeletons Snags $25M+ Global Deal With Sony At EFM
film4 months ago

Brie Larson Horror Skeletons Snags $25M+ Global Deal With Sony At EFM

Deadline exclusives: Sony is close to a $25M+ worldwide deal for Skeletons, a creature-feature horror produced by J.J. Abrams and directed by JT Mollner, with Brie Larson set to star. FilmNation Entertainment, Infrared, and Assemble Media are producers; Brian Duffield wrote the screenplay based on a Philip Fracassi short story. The project, previously known as Fail-Safe, drew strong bidding at the European Film Market and is slated to begin filming this summer.

Sony Lands Global Rights to Skeletons, an Abrams-Produced Horror Thriller Starring Brie Larson
film4 months ago

Sony Lands Global Rights to Skeletons, an Abrams-Produced Horror Thriller Starring Brie Larson

Sony won worldwide rights for Skeletons at the European Film Market, a horror thriller produced by JJ Abrams with Brie Larson attached to star. JT Mollner will direct and co‑write from Philip Fracassi’s short story; the project — previously known as Fail-Safe — drew multiple bids, with domestic rights in the mid‑$20 millions and higher global figures.

Abrams’ The Great Beyond and Conjuring Prequel Date Their Debuts
film5 months ago

Abrams’ The Great Beyond and Conjuring Prequel Date Their Debuts

J.J. Abrams’ upcoming slate includes The Great Beyond, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega, opening in IMAX on November 13, 2026; The Conjuring: First Communion, a New Line prequel to the Conjuring universe, dated for September 10, 2026; Panic Carefully, from Sam Esmail and Julia Roberts, arriving February 26, 2027 (IMAX); an untitled Tim Miller/Keanu Reeves sci‑fi is set for August 13, 2027; Abrams returns to big‑screen blockbusters after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

entertainment1 year ago

HBO Max Cancels 'Duster' After One Season

HBO Max canceled the crime drama series 'Duster' after one season, despite positive critic and viewer ratings, due to low viewer interest and failure to secure a second season. The show, created by J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, starred Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and was set in the 1970s, focusing on a Black female FBI agent and a getaway driver. The cancellation leaves HBO Max with only one original series, 'The Pitt,' while 'Duster' was quietly shopped to other platforms without success.

entertainment1 year ago

Samuel L. Jackson May Star in J.J. Abrams' Upcoming Warner Bros Film

Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the cast of J.J. Abrams' upcoming untitled mystery film for Warner Bros and Bad Robot. The ensemble already includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey. While plot details are scarce, it is confirmed not to be a time-travel film. Abrams will direct from his own script, with production by Bad Robot. Jackson is currently starring in Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' and has several upcoming projects, including 'The Unholy Trinity' and 'The Beast.'