From the L.A. Times:
"Even though J.J. is seasoned from television and certainly from two humongous productions, to me, and I say this selfishly, this is J.J.'s first real film," Spielberg said. "A film that came out of his heart, that he wrote and directed and it isn't part of a franchise that was once someone else's television series and brainchild. This is pure J.J."
Be sure to tune in on Sunday night! From the MTV Movie Blog:
Details have been scarce about this summer's potential blockbuster "Super 8," as J.J. Abrams and company have maintained their typical air of secrecy about the thriller, which hits theaters on June 10. All that could change on Sunday night, when viewers will get a sneak peek at the Steven Spielberg-produced movie at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards.
Both director Abrams and Spielberg will join "Super 8" stars Elle Fanning and Joel Courtney on the stage of the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, to present never-before-seen footage from the film, which chronicles a mysterious event accidentally caught on film by the cast of young stars.
From Screen Rant:
In one of the more self-reflexive turn of events in the film, Elle Fanning’s character Alice stuns her friends with her talent when they are shooting The Case, just as Fanning herself shines in Super 8. First time actor Joel Courtney is as natural as he is effective, a true find, he is impossible not to fall in love with – at least a little bit. His is an incredible piece of casting magic.
Elle Fanning and Joel Courtney will also be on hand to present exclusive scenes on Sunday.
Details have been scarce about this summer’s potential blockbuster “Super 8,” as J.J. Abrams and company have maintained their typical air of secrecy about the thriller, which hits theaters on June 10. All that could change on Sunday night, when viewers will get a sneak peek at the Steven Spielberg-produced movie at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards.
Both director Abrams and Spielberg will join “Super 8″ stars Elle Fanning and Joel Courtney on the stage of the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, to present never-before-seen footage from the film, which chronicles a mysterious event accidentally caught on film by the cast of young stars.
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Abrams, Spielberg, Fanning and Courtney join a previously announced slate of presenters that includes: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey, Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy.
