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. Nov 21, 2011 how many of you remember making them in super 8. Even more than it owes to the scifi canon of its producer, steven spielberg, j. Film received a description of the new super 8 trailer and it seems that the trailer could be for. Theres a tragedy at a local factory where joe joel courtney loses his mom. In an interviewbased article called, kids at heart, directors steven spielberg and j. That is, if youre old enough to remember the days when summer blockbusters, especially those directed by steven spielberg, conveyed geewhiz wonder. Even better, steven spielberg is one of the producers for the film. The film is called super 8 and abrams is the writer and the director. You make all the references from duel and jaws and e. Steven allen spielberg born december 18, 1966 in cincinnati is an american film director, screenwriter, and producer who coproduced super 8.
Abrams and steven spielberg s super secret new film, super 8, will be released in summer 2011, according to variety. Super 8 entertains with references to spielbergs hits. Jj abrams gets together with his idol steven spielberg and makes a film that is part homage, part franchise and a little disappointing, writes. Paramount pictures presents, an amblin entertainmentbad robot production super 8. 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. The secret trailer for jj abrams new film super 8 has made it to youtube. 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. In 1979, a train carrying important cargo from area 51 is. The howtos of creativity fascinate me, and im always up for listening to practitioners talk about the techniques and perspectives infusing their. Abrams had a little anxiety about working with steven spielberg on super 8, he admitted to the hollywood reporter at the scifi films l. If you want something to make this week pass quickly while you await the release of super 8, download your own. Jj abrams and steven spielberg back kodaks plan to bring back iconic film format with new cameras. With elle fanning, aj michalka, kyle chandler, joel courtney. 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. Open casting call seeks young actors for what is most likely. Abrams crafts a supernatural tale about six kids who witness something incredible while shooting a movie with a super 8 camera. 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. Jun 09, 2011 producer steven spielberg talks about his new movie super 8, working with director j. The writerdirector discusses working with mentor steven spielberg and the autobiographical elements of the upcoming paramount film. Spielberg, tarantino, nolan and more are supporting kodaks super 8 filmmaking initiative. Watch a great video interview with steven spielberg and j. Jj abrams gets together with his idol steven spielberg and makes a film that is part homage, part franchise and a.
And the bare bones of the plot are certainly familiar, as is much of the dialogue. Abrams directed super 8 while steven spielberg produced it. 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. Super 8 was steven spielberg s attempt to make an old school scifi film. 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 it was not an accident. Producer steven spielberg s guiding hand is definitely felt. Open casting call seeks young actors for what is most. Abrams and steven speilberg team up for super 8 imdb. Super 8 by steven spielberg novobox steelbook edition. Eight spielberg references in the new super 8 clip the. The new project by jj abrams and steven spielberg summer 2011. Ahead of the june 9 release of super 8, starring kyle chandler, west coast editor krista smith spoke with director.
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. If youve been keeping up on any of the buzz following the film coming out of. Abrams retro blockbuster super 8 is a love letter to its namesake. May 12, 2010 the super 8 teaser trailer has premiered. During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town. A look at the career of one of hollywoods most celebrated filmmakers coronavirus updates. Its earnest young heroes stumble upon an awesome mystery and try to investigate it themselves. 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. 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. 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. Super 8 the films of steven spielberg pictures cbs news. Abrams talked about their careers, their creative relationship, and the movie super 8.
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. Jun 08, 2011 eight spielberg references in the new super 8 clip. Things have never been the same since then especially for his dad local police officer jackson lamb kyle chandler. They soon discover that the only thing more mysterious than what it is, is what it wants. This is likely a subject near and dear to abramss and spielberg s.
Some claim it to be the umpteenth cheesy knockoff of steven spielberg s 1982 classic, e. There exists a parallel world where super 8 does not represent the first time pop culture polymaths j. This is likely a subject near and dear to abramss and spielberg. Super 8 is a 2011 american science fiction monster thriller film written, coproduced, and directed by j. 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. So the first thing that abrams wants to communicate about his film is that it. The super secret trailer debuted in the iron man 2 release. And they have brought back those memories in this awesome film thats equal parts goonies, sci fi et. And as an ohio town experiences frightening events, we feel poised between the goonies and a 1950s. Initially rumored to be a sequel to the abramsproduced cloverfield, those rumors have been shotdown by abrams this is something entirely different.
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 to come up with the story idea and how their similar childhood experiences led to the big idea for. Producer steven spielbergs guiding hand is definitely felt. Abrams, the highconcept super producer turned director, writes and directs super 8 2011 but the dna comes right out of steven spielberg set in 1979, before the home video revolution put video cameras in the hands of moviemad kids, this is a monster movie adventure powered by creative kids, a love of movies, and an authentic foundation of mystery and wonder as seen. Super 8 lessons in how to be more creative from spielberg and. 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. 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. Interview with steven spielberg, the producer of super 8 1. Super 8 and steven spielbergs next big science fiction. Both view the world like wideeyed, overgrown boys, and. 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. Abrams pays homage to scifi hits from steven spielberg, who coproduced this film. Steven spielberg and jj abrams have joined forces to produce their new movie, super 8. 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. Abrams new film super 8 out now, a train derailment sends fiery debris flyingand sends the movies kid. Trailer for jj abramssteven spielberg super 8 movie.
Super 8 is, among other things, a smart medley of motifs and moods from the films of spielberg s early prime. 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. 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. Super 8 director jj abrams on working with steven spielberg. Paramount has announced an open casting call for young actors for what is most likely j. Super 8 is a 2011 american science fiction monster thriller film written, coproduced. M uch has been made over the connection between jj abrams, director of super 8, and his hero and super 8 producer steven spielberg. Jun, 2011 spielberg is a prodigiously adroit filmmaker. Super 8 was steven spielbergs attempt to make an old school scifi film. Abrams is a guy who has a lot of genuine affection for spielberg s movies.
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. Abrams and steven spielberg collaboration film we reported yesterday that the secret j. Steven spielberg super 8 wiki fandom powered by wikia. The movie doesnt seem like it has anything to do with that genre at first. Jj abrams and steven spielberg join forces in this extraordinary tale of youth, mystery, and adventure. 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. She has won three academy awards, as well as an irving g. Super 8 and steven spielberg s next big science fiction projects, a mr.
Abrams homage to steven spielberg s early films, topped the weekend box office. Producer steven spielberg talks about his new movie super 8, working with director j. Eight spielberg references in the new super 8 clip. Jun 12, 2011 theres a debate being waged in theaters across america about j. 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. Abrams lost, alias and uberproducer steven spielberg. Super 8 lessons in how to be more creative from spielberg. Abrams super 8 slated for summer 2011 release tv guide. Jun 06, 2011 abrams, spielberg go back to future in super 8. Abrams and steven spielberg join forces in this extraordinary tale of youth, mystery and adventure. From spielberg to abrams, super 8s hidden hollywood legacy. 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.
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