#J.J. Abrams to Receive Cinema Audio Society’s Filmmaker of the Year Award

#J.J. Abrams to Receive Cinema Audio Society’s Filmmaker of the Year Award

J.J. Abrams will receive the Cinema Audio Society‘s Filmmaker of the Year honor at the 60th CAS Awards, Mar. 2 at The Beverly Hilton. “Abrams’ innovative storytelling from television to feature films captivates audiences worldwide,” said CAS president Peter Kurland. “His mastery of music and sound, coupled with a keen understanding of the human experience, makes him…

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#Why HBO Canceled ‘Westworld’

#Why HBO Canceled ‘Westworld’

Why HBO Canceled ‘Westworld’ Westworld’s days of re-animating have concluded as HBO on Friday opted to cancel the genre drama from creators Lisa Joy, Jonah Nolan and exec producer J.J. Abrams after a four-season run. The move was met with surprise though the writing for the cancellation had been on the wall. Season four wrapped…

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#Warner Bros. owner unhappy over deal with J.J. Abrams: report

#Warner Bros. owner unhappy over deal with J.J. Abrams: report

“Warner Bros. owner unhappy over deal with J.J. Abrams: report” Warner Bros.’ new corporate parent is reportedly unhappy with the returns from the Hollywood studio’s mega-deal with production company Bad Robot, which is helmed by blockbuster director J.J. Abrams. Abrams, known for directing movies like “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and creating shows like “Alias,”…

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#Valve’s Portal Movie is “Finally on the Rails,” J.J. Abrams Says – /Film

#Valve’s Portal Movie is “Finally on the Rails,” J.J. Abrams Says – /Film

“#Valve’s Portal Movie is “Finally on the Rails,” J.J. Abrams Says – /Film” It’s been eight long years since J.J. Abrams and video game producer Gabe Newell brought together their Bad Robot and Valve companies to collaborate on feature film adaptations of Valve’s wildly popular video game franchises Portal and Half-Life. And it’s been five years since we’ve heard an update on either film….

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