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Beastie Boys Mike D -- I'm Stoked J.J. Abrams Paid Homage to My Group ... in 'Star Wars'!!! (VIDEO)

Published: 01/12/2016

Mike D from the Beastie Boys was duly impressed J.J. Abrams gave an oblique shout-out to his group in the new 'Star Wars.' The director named character Ello Atsy after the Beastie Boys album "Hello Nasty," and his helmet appears to have "Born to Ill" emblazoned on it. It also seems another…

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J.J. Abrams to Steven Spielberg -- Thanks for that Job Reference!!! (PHOTO)

Published: 01/08/2016

J.J. Abrams had a big "thank you" dinner Thursday, no doubt heaping gratitude on Steven Spielberg ... the dude who got him the 'Star Wars' gig. The most famous directors in the world dined at Craig's in WeHo, where J.J. no doubt profusely thanked the "Jurassic Park" director for singing J.J.'s…

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'Star Trek' Star Alice Eve -- 'Star Wars' or 'Trek'? J.J. Abrams DOES Have a Favorite!! (VIDEO)

Published: 12/16/2015

J.J. Abrams might have a "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" mutiny on his hands if John Boyega, Harrison Ford and Daisy Ridley see this clip. We got Alice Eve ... who played Carol in "Star Trek into Darkness" ... which, of course, was also directed by J.J. -- and she boldly answered the question every…

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'Star Wars' -- Terminally Ill Fan Gets 'Force Awakens' Screening with Heavy Security Measures

Published: 11/05/2015

The Force was very strong for a 'Star Wars' fan battling terminal cancer -- J.J. Abrams and Disney set him up with a private screening of 'The Force Awakens' after a viral campaign to make it happen. 32-year-old Daniel Fleetwood got his final wish when studio execs showed up at his Texas home…

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J.J. Abrams -- New Lightsaber Gets Seal of Approval ... From Major Celebrity Nerd

Published: 02/20/2015

A short time ago in cyberspace not so far away ... nerds were up in arms over the new lightsaber seen briefly in the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" trailer -- but the movie's director says he's got saber support from Hollywood's biggest nerd. J.J. Abrams was on his way out of Bad Robot's studio…

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'Alias' Reunion -- The Bristows Dine With J.J.

Published: 01/17/2015

"Alias" stars Jennifer Garner and Victor Garber reunited with the show's creator J.J. Abrams Friday night, and the tight lipped director gave us a hint about the future. The 3 stars hit up Giorgio Baldi and seemed pretty chummy while they waited for their cars ... so much so that when our photog…

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J.J. Abrams -- Some of My Best Friends Are Black Stormtroopers

Published: 12/05/2014

"Star Wars" director J.J. Abrams did his best to kick up more 'Black Stormtrooper' debates by hanging out with the guy at the center of it ... like they were Obi-Wan and Luke back in the day. Abrams and John Boyega -- the alleged stormtrooper -- were side-by-side as they cruised into an L.A. event…

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'Star Wars' Episode 7 -- J.J. Abrams Boosts Millennium Falcon Buzz

Published: 06/04/2014

J.J. Abrams attempted to shoot down the Millennium Falcon dreams of 'Star Wars' fans -- but is actually going to send them into hyperspace with his first comment about TMZ's super secret set photos. The Episode VII director tweeted a pic of a handwritten note ... complaining the photos got out and…

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Star Wars Episode VII Spoilers -- Super Secret Pics FROM THE SET!

Published: 06/02/2014

Earlier this month in a galaxy far far away, known as Abu Dhabi, J.J. Abrams began filming "Star Wars: Episode VII" ... and TMZ has obtained pics from the ultra-secretive set -- including one GIANT creature. Jedi sources tell us the new alien was manned by 5 men inside its belly ... and was used…

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'Star Trek' Legend William Shatner -- I Support J.J. Abrams Directing 'Star Wars'

Published: 10/24/2013

Unlike the rest of the nerd universe, Captain Kirk (aka William Shatner) isn't offended that J.J. Abrams is directing the new "Star Wars" AND "Star Trek" flicks at the same time -- in fact, he thinks it's "wonderful." There's been a lot of backlash over Abrams' dual directing roles, particularly…

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