April 3, 2011
Roberto Orci Talks Star Trek Sequel
Speaking at WonderCon, Roberto Orci mused briefly on the "Star Trek" sequel, promising something "a little bit more daring" that will expand on "the theme of their family."
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November 30, 2010
Star Trek Writers Talk Sequel
They're only talking about it in very general terms, but Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci tell the Los Angeles Times that they've "broken" the story for the next "Star Trek" movie.
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September 14, 2010
Kurtzman and Orci Talk Star Trek Sequel
There's obviously only so much they can say at this point, but Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci discussed their work on the "Star Trek" sequel -- including the possibility of a Khan sighting -- in a recent interview.
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October 27, 2009
Orci and Kurtzman Aren't Producing Doc Savage
Shane Black is still writing the "Doc Savage" movie you read about yesterday -- and possibly directing it, too -- but it isn't being produced by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, as originally reported; instead, Neal Moritz and Ori Marmur will be responsible for the production.
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June 22, 2009
Kurtzman and Orci Talk Star Trek Sequel
They haven't really gotten down to work on it yet, but Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman have some ideas for the next "Star Trek" movie -- and they discussed them with Collider in a recent interview.
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June 3, 2009
Where Will Star Trek Boldly Go Next?
With Star Trek entering popular culture not just as a franchise reboot but a cinematic moment in sci-fi history, talk has already turned to the sequel(s) and where the next movie will take the fresh new crew.
Online calls have gone out to J. J. Abrams and his crew. Slow down the pace. Let us see the story and characters evolve. Easy with the lens flare. And come up with something -- new.
Here are our top 10 ideas for possible stories...
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May 12, 2009
Kurtzman and Orci Ready for Star Trek Sequel
What do you do when a movie is #1 at the box office? Why, talk about a sequel, of course -- which is exactly what "Star Trek" screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci did in a recent interview with MTV.
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May 4, 2009
Kurtzman and Orci Talk Star Trek
The new-look cast and geek-friendly director have gotten most of the attention, but the storyline powering the new "Star Trek" came from the minds of screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman -- a process they discuss in a new interview with AICN.
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March 31, 2009
Paramount Sets Writers for Next Trek
Wasting no time moving forward with the long-running franchise, Paramount has hired Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Damon Lindelof to write the screenplay for the next "Star Trek" sequel.
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July 21, 2008
Transformers 2 Scribe Sets Record Straight
Now that the writers' strike has ended, Transformers 2 cowriter Roberto Orci sets the record straight. Michael Bay told Rotten Tomatoes that he continued writing during the strike, but, as it turns out, that isn't the whole truth.
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July 3, 2008
Kurtzman and Orci Talk Transformers 2 -- and More
Want the inside scoop on Transformers 2, J.J. Abrams' Star Trek, and Cowboys & Aliens? You're in luck -- Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the writing team behind all three, chatted about their new and upcoming projects in a new interview with ComingSoon.
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February 29, 2008
Studios Preparing for Summer SAG Strike
The writers' strike may be over, but the studios aren't done dealing with this year's labor headaches -- and with a potential Screen Actors Guild walkout looming this summer, they're playing things as close to the vest as possible.
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November 10, 2007
Bay Prepares to Fake Out Transformers Fanboys
Michael Bay went through the wringer with the fanboys on Transformers. He addressed every concern -- early designs, scripts, remaining faithful to the source material -- and delivered a movie that won over most audiences, grossing nearly $320 million in America alone. But with Transformers 2 in development, Bay isn't taking any more lip service.
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July 9, 2007
"Transformers" Scribes Present a New Alien Theory in "2012"
"Transformers" screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are already at work on their next sci-fi film. This one may be somewhat science fact. The adaptation of "2012: The War For Souls" builds off of one man's predictions for our very real future.
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July 2, 2007
"Star Trek XI" Prequel Full of Easter Eggs for Fans
Prequels have been doing well lately, not just for Hollywood, but for fans. Bond freaks loved seeing Agent 007 discover a tux and a martini in "Casino Royale," and batheads loved Bruce Wayne's time in third world prisons in "Batman Begins." The new "Star Trek" prequel, being written by screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, promises to deliver just as many juicy tidbits to Trekkies.
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July 1, 2007
Writer Promises Fun "Transformers" Script
The trailers show giant robots tearing through cities and turning into vehicles, so we know they got that right. But they only give a hint at the humor in "Transformers." It's not just one liners. The film puts Autobots into fish out of water situation to derive comedy. Balancing that without losing the kick-ass fun was the screenwriters' job.
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March 19, 2007
Michael Bay Signs Up for "2012"
No it's not part of the series that includes "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "2010," but it looks like Michael Bay is going to helm the science-fiction adventure "2012: The War for Souls," based on an upcoming novel by Whitley Streiber.
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March 9, 2007
"Star Trek" Screenwriters Bring Us Up to Date
We've been hearing a lot of gossip, rumors and outright speculation in regards to Paramount's new "Star Trek" reboot, which is scheduled to hit theaters late next year. So it's good that MTV's movie division sat down to talk with one of the screenwriters for a few minutes.
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January 17, 2007
Next "Trek" to Be a Prequel?
Well here's some interesting news, doubly so if you're a serious and well-versed Trekkie-type. Not only will J.J. Abrams be going back to visit the early days of Kirk, Spock, and Scotty ... but he'll also be including a fairly obscure character known as ... Pike.
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August 29, 2006
Original Spock Chats About New "Trek"
No, no, don't get your panties in a bunch. As much as we love Leonard Nimoy, we're not expecting to see him pop up in any new "Star Trek" movies -- but apparently he does have a clause in his contract that says he's allowed to 'veto' any new actors vying for the Spock character...
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August 18, 2006
"Transformers" Revealed!
Which "robots in disguise" will show up for Michael Bay's live-action "Transformers" next year? Two of the pic's screenwriters showed up online this morning to reveal just which Autobots and Decepticons we can look forward to seeing duke it out on the big screen.
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June 9, 2006
"Transformers" Poster & Official Site Launch
ComingSoon.net and AICN have some "Transformers" goodies to get your weekend started on the right foot. Click here to check out the brand-new and rather slick poster for "Transformers," and then click here to read all about the official "Transformers" site, which has recently been launched!
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May 15, 2006
Tyrese Gibson Joins the "Transformers" Ensemble
The giant robots are, of course, the stars of the "Transformers" universe, but there certainly doesn't seem to be a shortage of flesh & blood actors signing on for the massive production. The newest names added to the call sheet are Tyrese Gibson ("Four Brothers"), Rachael Taylor ("Man-Thing"), and Amaury Nolasco ("The Benchwarmers").
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April 21, 2006
Star Trek is Back with Abrams at the Helm
Wow, now here's some news we didn't see coming. J.J. Abrams, the creator of "Alias" and "Lost," as well as the director of "Mission Impossible 3," will be resurrecting the "Star Trek" franchise for Paramount Pictures. And he's bringing his "MI3" writers with him.
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