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The Battle Between 'Star Trek' & 'Star Wars'

Mike Ryan | Posted 05.16.2013 | Entertainment
Mike Ryan

I've never really understood the divide between Star Wars and Star Trek fans. As far I can tell, they're just two sides of the same tragic coin. Yes, Star Wars happened to be the popular entity when I was in elementary school. While we were playing Star Wars (which pretty much consisted of children running around the playground pretending to fly an X-Wing fighter; the children pretending to be Han Solo and Chewbacca had to run around together in unison), the Star Trek kids were over by the fence, burning stuff with a magnifying glass.

J.J. Abrams Takes 'Star Wars' Ideas From Shatner, Billy Dee Williams

Posted 05.16.2013 | Entertainment

J.J. Abrams stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to promote his new "Star Trek Into Darkness" film, but Jimmy was ready to move on to his next big project. ...

From 'Star Trek' To 'Star Wars'

AP | JILL LAWLESS | Posted 05.13.2013 | Entertainment

LONDON — J.J. Abrams is master of one universe – and he's about to try conquering another. The director who rebooted "Star Trek" for a ne...

No More 'Star Trek'?

The Huffington Post | Christopher Rosen | Posted 05.06.2013 | Entertainment

When Disney and Lucasfilm made the surprise announcement that J.J. Abrams had been hired to direct "Star Wars: Episode VII," many fans wondered what t...

Key Figure Returning For 'Star Wars' Sequel

Posted 05.01.2013 | Entertainment

It's hard to imagine "Star Wars" being "Star Wars" without John Williams' iconic score. Which is probably why J.J. Abrams is hoping that Williams, now...

'I Can't Even Consider It'

Posted 03.24.2013 | Entertainment

With "Star Wars Episode VII" set to release in 2015, JJ Abrams better get started. "There are infinitely more questions than answers right now," A...

J.J. Abrams Gets Stamp Of Approval From Joss Whedon For 'Star Wars'

The Huffington Post | Christopher Rosen | Posted 03.08.2013 | Entertainment

When Disney acquired Lucasfilm back in October of 2012 and announced plans for three new "Star Wars" films staring with "Episode VII" in 2015, many fa...

Should Han Solo Die?

Mike Ryan | Posted 04.22.2013 | Entertainment
Mike Ryan

George Lucas was right. It would have been a mistake to kill Han Solo in Return of the Jedi (which almost happened), and it would be a mistake to kill him in Episode VII, no matter how much Harrison Ford may want that to happen.

What's Chewbacca Think Of Harrison Ford?

Mike Ryan | Posted 04.17.2013 | Entertainment
Mike Ryan

Earlier today, rumors hit the Internet of Harrison Ford possibly returning as Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode VII. And it was just over a week ago t...

Why J.J. Abrams Is Overqualified For 'Star Wars'

Mike Ryan | Posted 04.06.2013 | Entertainment
Mike Ryan

In January, it was announced that J.J. Abrams will become the third man whose last name isn't Lucas to direct a Star Wars movie. (If that confuses...

How 'Star Wars' Captured J.J. Abrams

Posted 01.30.2013 | Entertainment

To call J.J. Abrams apprehensive about taking the "Star Wars: Episode VII" would be an understatement. As the recently hired director told multiple ne...

REALLY? 'Lost' Star Never Watched Series Finale

The Huffington Post | John Stephens | Posted 01.28.2013 | TV

Actor Dominic Monaghan discussed the series finale of 'Lost' Monday, telling HuffPost Live that he never actually watched the final episode. "I di...

Bad News For 'Star Wars' Fans?

Posted 03.30.2013 | Entertainment

J.J. Abrams' is locked in to direct "Star Wars: Episode VII," but fans might have to wait a little while before it winds up in theaters. When Disn...

JJ Abrams Calls 'Star Wars' Gig 'Surreal'

AP | MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOX | Posted 03.29.2013 | Entertainment

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — J.J. Abrams calls getting assigned to direct the seventh live-action "Star Wars" film "as surreal as it is exciting." T...

WATCH: Will JJ Abrams' 'Star Wars' Just Be 'Felicity'?

Posted 03.28.2013 | Comedy

Now that J.J. Abrams has officially taken over the director's chair for "Star Wars: Episode VII," we have two years to speculate what the movie will l...

JJ Abrams Confirmed For 'Star Wars' Gig

AP | Posted 03.28.2013 | Entertainment

LOS ANGELES — It's official. The force is with J.J. Abrams. The Walt Disney Co. issued a statement Friday night confirming reports that had bee...

Why J.J. Abrams Is The Right Choice For 'Star Wars'

Christopher Rosen | Posted 03.26.2013 | Entertainment
Christopher Rosen

There's another reason why Abrams is right for "Star Wars": He already made a "Star Wars" film.

SHOCKER: J.J. Abrams Signs For 'Star Wars'

Posted 03.26.2013 | Entertainment

The Force is strong with this one. J.J. Abrams has reportedly been selected to direct the upcoming seventh installment of George Lucas' legendary "...

Almost Hired For 'Star Wars'?

Posted 12.26.2012 | Entertainment

There's still time for Disney and Lucasfilm to hire a director for "Star Wars: Episode VII" before the end of 2012, but don't expect that person to be...

Will J.J. Abrams Direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII'?

The Huffington Post | Christopher Rosen | Posted 11.12.2012 | Entertainment

The funny thing about J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" is how closely it resembled "Star Wars." It's not too hard to believe, of course, considering Abrams ha...