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Lizzy Caplan and friends braces for a monster attack in CLOVERFIELD(2008).
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Abrams Updates CLOVERFIELD 2 & TREK

By: Jarrod Sarafin
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008
Source: ReelzChannel Video

While at a US-Ireland Alliance Pary, director-producer J.J Abrams talked briefly with ReelzChannel about Star Trek and the upcoming sequel to his produced monster movie, Cloverfield 2.

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experiMENTAL • Feb 23, 2008, 01:14pm •

DARK TOWER
DARK TOWER
DARK TOWER!!!!
YES. Don't screw this up JJ. This isn't a lanky ass stick monster we're talking about here. The Dark Tower would an awesome series of movies a la Harry Squatter.

idrial • Feb 23, 2008, 02:15pm •

I will get excited about a J. J. Dark Tower IF and only IF he manages to do a good job with Trek. Period.

hfc7036 • Feb 23, 2008, 02:29pm •

JJ is either in a heep of trouble or is about to because one hell of a director for the big screen. He seems to be taking on the projects where people say, "DON'T SCREW THIS UP, J.J." I hear that a whole lot. With his obvious abilites surrounding his big screen Directorial debut, "Mission Impossible III", J.J. now look outward to projects that are deeply challenging, simply because of the fan base, and perhaps because previous attempts at these projects were disappointing. So, this is either J.J.'s time to shine, or his time to go down in flames.

hanso • Feb 23, 2008, 02:49pm •

JJ shouldn't make a sequel to Cloverfield. Like he said a gimmick isn't loved if it's done again and again plus the camera work like he also say can wear out it's welcome. The cat's out of the bag with the monster and poor word of mouth ended up hurting the total box office which will lead to disappointing box office for a sequel.
Now, Dark Tower will be interesting.

Whiskeymovie • Feb 23, 2008, 03:09pm •

I liked Cloverfield,,,,the camera work never bothered me. I think the idea of the same attack told via another group of people would be a cool idea for a sequal. Star Trek I am excited for. I really loved MI:III, so I am more than willing to give him a fair shot.

SONYMANswallows • Feb 23, 2008, 03:11pm •

Is the pic a teaser poster for his upcoming epic-

My Big Gay Accountant

Hobbs • Feb 23, 2008, 06:40pm •

To the stupid woman asking the questions...next time talk INTO the mic when you ask the question....then put it back in the person face you are asking the question to. This way everyone hears the interview.

fft5305 • Feb 23, 2008, 07:12pm •

Ok, JJ (and King and Lindelof). If you are going to do The Dark Tower, I have one word for you... Animation. I am re-reading the series right now (I'm on Wizard & Glass). I don't see how they can possibly do this live action. It won't work. Make it animated! Maybe even as an ongoing series on HBO, so you don't have to cut 75% of the content.

originaldave77 • Feb 23, 2008, 07:17pm •

I was thinking the exact same thing as Hobbs. I think even JJ wanted to mention something to that effect (hey lady, this mic shouldn't be parked in front of my face!). Reminds me of that girl who interviewed John Cusack and confused him with Kevin Spacey (http://youtube.com/watch ?v=yXF8L hvjqa8 minus spaces). Some girls want to be seen/heard, and can't be bothered with journalism basics. Both girls sound as educated as a 16 year old.

godsonfilm • Feb 23, 2008, 11:09pm •

I have a feeling that the Cloverfield sequel will be the same movie from a normal perspective or a direct continuation of whatever happened in the movie presuming the monster didn't die, since there is no reason to assume that it did (all without the shaky cam effect).

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