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tylergfoster 05-04-10 11:55 AM

Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/2008-12-...jj-abrams-film

Originally Posted by Drew McWeeny | HitFix
JJ Abrams loves secrets.

So what if I told you JJ Abrams had a mystery box called "Super 8" all gift-wrapped and ready for everyone to open this week, and there hasn't been a single word written about it online so far?

Impressive, don't you think?

The trailer is apparently being shipped to theaters in a locked box that can't be opened until Thursday night, so midnight showings of Iron Man 2 will be the first glimpse of the movie, which is rumored to be a Cloverfield sequel.

Regardless of how one feels about Cloverfield, this kind of on-the-sly, really word-of-mouth-based marketing is really cool.

MrSmearkase 05-04-10 12:03 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 

Originally Posted by droidguy1119 (Post 10139577)
Regardless of how one feels about Cloverfield, this kind of on-the-sly, really word-of-mouth-based marketing is really cool.

:up: That is really remarkable in this day and age of spoiler-filled websites.

I loved Cloverfield, btw

JumpCutz 05-04-10 12:11 PM

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I would love to see a follow-up to Cloverfield, no matter what direction it takes.

For some reason however, I don't think Super 8 will be a Cloverfield prequel/sequel.

Hope I'm wrong.

OldBoy 05-04-10 12:12 PM

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i was hoping it was a documentary on the Super 8 film process.

islandclaws 05-04-10 01:37 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
I'm thinking this isn't a Cloverfield sequel, but I am intrigued. I'd be very stoked if it were, though.

Eric D. 05-04-10 02:20 PM

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If it is a Cloverfield sequel, I hope it's shot traditionally.

Maxflier 05-04-10 03:12 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
I hope it is a Cloverfield sequel, I just don't see how a sequel could have been filmed without any word leaking.

Groucho 05-04-10 04:32 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
I'm guessing that all that has been "filmed" is the teaser.

Jason 05-04-10 04:38 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 

Originally Posted by scott1598 (Post 10139638)
i was hoping it was a documentary on the Super 8 film process.

Or a movie about motels.

freshticles 05-04-10 05:44 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 

Originally Posted by Eric D. (Post 10139919)
If it is a Cloverfield sequel, I hope it's shot traditionally.

Probably not, according to the name.

Solid Snake 05-04-10 05:58 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 

Originally Posted by freshticles (Post 10140284)
Probably not, according to the name.

Being one who's film in super 8...let's just say...that's very true. God, I hated not having a light meter for it.

riotinmyskull 05-04-10 06:17 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/20083


Update: Our sources tell us J.J. Abrams is actually directing this time around, although nothing is confirmed. Earlier today news broke about a top secret trailer for a new J.J. Abrams project entitled Super 8, which would premiere in front of Iron Man 2 this coming weekend. No other details were available at the time. An update at Vulture CONFIRMS that Super 8 is in fact a quasi-prequel to the smash-hit viral monster movie Cloverfield!! "Our sources...say that Super 8 is absolutely connected to 2008's Cloverfield (possibly a prequel, but not a sequel)." They continue with the plot details, which sound awesome. "Insiders familiar with the trailer tell us that it shows a bunch of kids who are shooting a movie with a Super 8 camera in the seventies or eighties. When they develop the film, they notice that there's an alien creature in the frame." OMFG. To put the icing on the cake, this sounds exactly like the Abrams/Steven Spielberg collaboration announced back on April 28th. Did I say OMFG?! Have your say below.

JumpCutz 05-04-10 06:20 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
Wow. I'm stoked...if true. :thumbsup:

Deftones 05-04-10 07:47 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
if it's a prequel, that sucks. i want monster rampage action!

MasterofDVD 05-04-10 09:53 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
I'm not as into the idea of a prequel but I enjoy the projects that J.J. is a part of and I loved Cloverfield so I'm excited.

JumpCutz 05-05-10 12:51 AM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
Based on the scant plot details we're privy to...I'm not sure how this is directly connected to Cloverfield.

It sounds interesting and I really hope this is an 'official' prequel. I can't wait to get more details and see this trailer. This is indeed how films should be marketed...with a great sense of wonder.

JJ gets it :thumbsup:

Jedi Master 33 05-05-10 05:02 AM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
VOLTRON!!!


:lol:

Sessa17 05-05-10 03:29 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
I'm definitely psyched if its true this is connected to Cloverfield. I absolutely loved the movie & think its just internent-trendy to hate on it, so everyone does. I never followed the buzz or hype around it when it came out & really enjoyed seeing it in the theater.

fumanstan 05-05-10 03:32 PM

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Cloverfield was a pleasant surprise for me. I thought I would hate it, but I totally bought into the concept from the start, so something related would be great.

JumpCutz 05-05-10 06:23 PM

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JJ says Super 8 has absolutely nothing to do with Cloverfield. :sad:

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/05/05/...h-cloverfield/

gmanca 05-05-10 06:48 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 

Originally Posted by JumpCutz (Post 10142340)
JJ says Super 8 has absolutely nothing to do with Cloverfield. :sad:

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/05/05/...h-cloverfield/

That makes me far more interested; I really liked Star Trek but Cloverfield was very weak. It would be great if this is the Spielberg homage.

redrum 05-05-10 06:54 PM

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Cloverfield one of if not the best movie experience i've had in a theatre

Eric F 05-05-10 07:50 PM

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Wow. Movies about a motel chain...

JJE-187 05-05-10 08:03 PM

Re: Super 8 (produced by JJ Abrams)
 
I think it might be cool, is the whole movie on Super 8 or is it just a movie about a Alien that someone sees on a Super 8 film and then it attacks ala Signs

discostu1337 05-05-10 08:09 PM

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I Love this guy!

Maybe its the entire season finale to Lost :) Seriously, a Lost movie perhaps?


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