Abrams homage to steven spielberg s early films, topped the weekend box office. Abrams super 8 slated for summer 2011 release tv guide. Jj abrams gets together with his idol steven spielberg and makes a film that is part homage, part franchise and a. In an interviewbased article called, kids at heart, directors steven spielberg and j. If youve been keeping up on any of the buzz following the film coming out of. Initially rumored to be a sequel to the abramsproduced cloverfield, those rumors have been shotdown by abrams this is something entirely different. Aug 06, 2011 super 8 is written and directed by the 45yearold jj abrams, who was into his teens when the 1970s ended, and produced by the 63yearold steven spielberg, who in that decade rose from hollywood. Paramount pictures presents, an amblin entertainmentbad robot production super 8. Super 8 lessons in how to be more creative from spielberg and. Jun 18, 2011 so, super 8 has whet your appetite for that particular brand of nostalgic americana known as spielberg, but you dont quite know where to start. Its earnest young heroes stumble upon an awesome mystery and try to investigate it themselves. They soon discover that the only thing more mysterious than what it is, is what it wants.
Ahead of the june 9 release of super 8, starring kyle chandler, west coast editor krista smith spoke with director. Super 8 director jj abrams on working with steven spielberg. Eight spielberg references in the new super 8 clip the. Super 8 is, among other things, a smart medley of motifs and moods from the films of spielberg s early prime. Super 8 by steven spielberg novobox steelbook edition. Super 8 is a 2011 american science fiction monster thriller film written, coproduced. Adults weaned on 80sera steven spielberg classics will no doubt experience a sharp tinge of nostalgia while watching super 8, and the children they bring along will get an exciting version of. Things have never been the same since then especially for his dad local police officer jackson lamb kyle chandler. You make all the references from duel and jaws and e. Abrams retro blockbuster super 8 is a love letter to its namesake.
Super 8 tells the story of six friends who witness a train wreck while making a super 8 movie, only to learn that something unimaginable escaped during the crash. Producer steven spielbergs guiding hand is definitely felt. So the first thing that abrams wants to communicate about his film is that it. Abrams and steven spielberg have collaborated on a movie. And, for me, that at least makes super 8 far more watchable than, say, richard donners desultory 1985 spielberg clone the goonies, though its nothing as lively or inventive as joe dantes 1984 gremlins, either and, yes, spielberg is listed as a producer on all three. Abrams trailer that will be attached to prints of iron man 2 was not connected to the 2008 film cloverfield and now it seems it might be connected to another recently announced film. Theres a tragedy at a local factory where joe joel courtney loses his mom. Open casting call seeks young actors for what is most likely. This is likely a subject near and dear to abramss and spielberg s. Jun 08, 2011 eight spielberg references in the new super 8 clip. Interview with steven spielberg, the producer of super 8 1. En espanol youll wear your thinker out if you try to think up all the othermovie references in super 8, the new scifi thriller from writerdirector j.
Trailer for jj abramssteven spielberg super 8 movie. The new project by jj abrams and steven spielberg summer 2011. A look at the career of one of hollywoods most celebrated filmmakers coronavirus updates. And the bare bones of the plot are certainly familiar, as is much of the dialogue. Its a movie about area51, or at least materials from area51, and the title is thought to be an homage to the type of camera, which was used by spielberg in his youth. Abrams new film super 8 out now, a train derailment sends fiery debris flyingand sends the movies kid. Abrams has all of spielberg s showmanship and meticulous technique, but at least so far, not nearly enough of his innovation or authority as a filmmaker. That is, if youre old enough to remember the days when summer blockbusters, especially those directed by steven spielberg, conveyed geewhiz wonder. Producer steven spielberg s guiding hand is definitely felt. The super secret trailer debuted in the iron man 2 release. Part of the reason to trace this particular history is that abrams and spielberg both consider abramss work to be an extension and elaboration of the project. Thalberg memorial award, and ranks among the most successful filmmakers in history in terms of both critical acclaim and popular success. And, for me, that at least makes super 8 far more watchable than, say, richard donners desultory 1985 spielberg clone the goonies, though its nothing as lively or inventive as joe dantes 1984 gremlins, either and, yes, spielberg is listed.
Super 8 the films of steven spielberg pictures cbs news. Steven allen spielberg born december 18, 1966 in cincinnati is an american film director, screenwriter, and producer who coproduced super 8. Abrams had a little anxiety about working with steven spielberg on super 8, he admitted to the hollywood reporter at the scifi films l. With its night skies filled with mystery, its kids racing around town on bicycles and its flashlights forming visible beams in the air, super 8 has the visual signatures of an early spielberg movie. Jun, 2011 spielberg is a prodigiously adroit filmmaker. Super 8 tells the story of six friends who witness a train wreck while making a super 8 movie, only to discover that something unimaginable escaped during the crash. Abrams is a big spielberg fan and theres speculation that the movie is in some way an homage to him. Open casting call seeks young actors for what is most. The secret trailer for jj abrams new film super 8 has made it to youtube.
Abrams crafts a supernatural tale about six kids who witness something incredible while shooting a movie with a super 8 camera. Super 8 is a 2011 american science fiction monster thriller film written, coproduced, and directed by j. She has won three academy awards, as well as an irving g. Abramsdirected production, its hard to miss the influence of producer steven spielberg. Yet, super 8 is entertaining despite some overly obvious grabs for viewers heartstrings because the personal stories that root the actionheavy film matter to the audience. Abrams and steven spielberg collaboration film we reported yesterday that the secret j. Super 8 was steven spielbergs attempt to make an old school scifi film. The film stars joel courtney, elle fanning, and kyle chandler and tells the story of a group of young teenagers who are filming their own super 8 movie when a train derails, releasing a dangerous presence into their town. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a message from our facebook bot. Abrams and steven speilberg team up for super 8 imdb. Super 8 video game accessory, a 1995era adaptor for playing nes games on nintendo snes systems super 8 motels, also named super 8 worldwide super 8 schools, association of boys schools in the central north island of new zealand.
May 12, 2010 the super 8 teaser trailer has premiered. In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that. Moving along the axis that connects spielberg who produced super 8 to abrams who wrote and directed it allows us to reckon with a group of questions that surround the digital turn. Super 8 lessons in how to be more creative from spielberg.
Jj abrams gets together with his idol steven spielberg and makes a film that is part homage, part franchise and a little disappointing, writes. Abrams lost, alias and uberproducer steven spielberg. Jun 09, 2011 producer steven spielberg talks about his new movie super 8, working with director j. Super 8 and steven spielbergs next big science fiction. Let me work out the math for youa rambunctious group of young characters with a mission, aka the goonies, have their lives suddenly interrupted by an extra terrestrial, aka et. Abrams is a guy who has a lot of genuine affection for spielberg s movies. The film takes place in the summer of 1979, when a group of young teenage friends, while making a super 8 movie about zombies, witness a catastrophic train crash which they suspect was not an accident. M uch has been made over the connection between jj abrams, director of super 8, and his hero and super 8 producer steven spielberg. Some claim it to be the umpteenth cheesy knockoff of steven spielberg s 1982 classic, e. From spielberg to abrams, super 8s hidden hollywood legacy. Super 8 the films of steven spielberg pictures cbs.
This is likely a subject near and dear to abramss and spielberg. Abrams pays homage to scifi hits from steven spielberg, who coproduced this film. Abrams and steven spielberg s super secret new film, super 8, will be released in summer 2011, according to variety. If you want something to make this week pass quickly while you await the release of super 8, download your own. During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town. Super 8 and steven spielberg s next big science fiction projects, a mr. Both view the world like wideeyed, overgrown boys, and. Nov 21, 2011 how many of you remember making them in super 8. Jj abrams and steven spielberg back kodaks plan to bring back iconic film format with new cameras. Abrams directed super 8 while steven spielberg produced it. The howtos of creativity fascinate me, and im always up for listening to practitioners talk about the techniques and perspectives infusing their. Abrams and steven spielberg join forces in this extraordinary tale of youth, mystery and adventure. Even more than it owes to the scifi canon of its producer, steven spielberg, j.
In 1979, a train carrying important cargo from area 51 is. Spielberg, tarantino, nolan and more are supporting kodaks super 8 filmmaking initiative. Abrams talked about their careers, their creative relationship, and the movie super 8. The writerdirector discusses working with mentor steven spielberg and the autobiographical elements of the upcoming paramount film. Jun 12, 2011 theres a debate being waged in theaters across america about j. Super 8 cricket round, at the cricket world cup super 8 srl, a student rugby league competition in the united kingdom super eight baseball, high school tournament, massachusetts, united states super eight hockey, high school ice hockey tournament, massachusetts, united states super 8 boxing tournament, new zealand. Paramount has announced an open casting call for young actors for what is most likely j. The film is called super 8 and abrams is the writer and the director. Super 8 was steven spielberg s attempt to make an old school scifi film. Jj abrams and steven spielberg join forces in this extraordinary tale of youth, mystery, and adventure.
And they have brought back those memories in this awesome film thats equal parts goonies, sci fi et. Super 8 entertains with references to spielbergs hits. Film received a description of the new super 8 trailer and it seems that the trailer could be for. Even better, steven spielberg is one of the producers for the film. Jun 06, 2011 abrams, spielberg go back to future in super 8. Producer steven spielberg talks about his new movie super 8, working with director j. Steven spielberg born december 18, 1946 is an american director, producer, and screenwriter. And as an ohio town experiences frightening events, we feel poised between the goonies and a 1950s. He is considered one of the founding pioneers of the new hollywood era, as well as one of the most popular directors and producers in film history. The movie doesnt seem like it has anything to do with that genre at first. Well, worry not, dear readers here are five spielberg movies that get right to the heart of jj abrams latest monster movie that you should add to your netflix queue right away.
Watch a great video interview with steven spielberg and j. There exists a parallel world where super 8 does not represent the first time pop culture polymaths j. Abrams to come up with the story idea and how their similar childhood experiences led to the big idea for. Steven spielberg and jj abrams have joined forces to produce their new movie, super 8. Steven spielberg super 8 wiki fandom powered by wikia.
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