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j.j. abrams is going to direct it. we have a writer who is actually writing the script, working with some of the folks that were involved in some of the earlier films. and when the story is quote/unquote broken, then we'll make decisions about the cast and move from there. >> what can you tell us about what is going on now in terms of advertising, in terms of the business climate? i guess the up-front period is beginning for some parts of media this week. do you have any vision that you could talk to us about in terms of advertising? how does the year look? >> we don't have a lot of visibility. it's been that kind of a market for a long time. i will say that the year has been fairly good. there is a fair amount of demand from advertisers for advertising time. and it's certainly a good sign. we've seen that fairly steady, at least since the beginning of the year. and that's pretty good for us, obviously. >> and the park's business? >> the park's business is the same, also stronger than it was a year ago. steady improvem

>> did this e-mail come from j.j. abrams? a certain spot where my car should go. i backed up too far, and i thought i'm going to push back a foot and a half. thought it was in drive. but it was in reverse. and i hit my surf rack. >> jimmy: oh, beautiful. and how much damage did you do? >> well, it's a teslas so they don't tend to make paspare part. so you're talking about $10,000. >> jimmy: that's terrible. >> for a trunk. >> jimmy: you don't need a trunk really. >> just do a whole convertible thing. >> jimmy: i want to talk about your show. >> did you love it? >> jimmy: i did. >> i made this type of show for you because i know you have that kinship with wild beasts. >> jimmy: i don't, but i did enjoy it because i was able to look at them and enjoy them without fearing them. >> yeah. >> jimmy: and you are -- really what you do is ridiculous on the show. >> thank you, thank you. >> jimmy: you're picking things -- you're not one of those animal guys that we see on tv. you're an actor. you're not supposed to be picking snakes up

. >> jimmy: it's j.j. abrams could be like zombies messing stuff. >> could be anything. or human error, or everything's gone horribly wrong. >> jimmy: yeah, we don't know what it is. >> no. >> jimmy: but it's fascinating. it's really well done. >> yeah. >> jimmy: and i like the show. >> eric kripke is awesome. >> jimmy: yeah, and -- and i'm happy that it's back on monday nights, because -- >> me too. >> jimmy: i know. this is big. trust me, nbc is psyched. >> good. >> jimmy: this is great. >> well, they're psyched too. and you're wonderful. >> jimmy: oh, my gosh. stop it. [ cheers and applause ] i want you to -- i want you to come back and do our show again. i want to show everyone a clip. >> oh, good. >> jimmy: this is next week's episode of "revolution." elizabeth mitchell. >> oh, gosh, they don't show me anything. good. >> sooner or later, monroe will find us. there's no home to go back to. >> then we leave the monroe republic. >> it's all going to be the monroe republic. >> rachel -- >> i gave monroe the ampl

we have a team working on the film right now, j.j. abrams is going to direct it.who's working with some of the folks who were involved in some of the earlier films. and when the story is quot quote/unquote broken, then we'll make decisions about the cast. >> is this something that you've talked to them about already? >> talking to the -- >> the actors? >> yes, there have been discussions already. >> let me ask you about "star wars" and the lucas acquisition. that seems so perfect for disney, given that you have all the fantastic characters out there in terms of animation. what do you envision the biggest opportunity with lucas on top of marvel, on top of pixar? >> well, it is perfect for disney. interestingly enough, we've had a great relationship with "star wars" for years. we have "star wars"-based attractions at a number of our parks, here and overseas, in japan and paris, in florida and in california. they've done very well for us. this is, you know, perfect for disney, because we manage great character franchises, starting with mickey mouse, who was introduce

>> j.j. abramsecting the new "star wars" film but the speculation about carrie fisher putting on that gold by kindie has been making the rounds since she told "palm beach illustrated" she's going to be an elderly princess in a retirement home. you hear her say that and it sounds like the obvious thing she'd say as a joke but "star wars" fans are eager about any news and there have been reports mark hame le l will be willing to come out as luke skywalker. harrison ford would be willing to risk the carbonite and come back as hans solo. there's plenty of time for plenty of rumors to circulate around the planet. >> a reunion of all three would be fantastic. >> i agree. >>> just ahead in "the newsroom," we'll see you a.j. later. mt. etna putting on a magnificent fireworks display, the latest on europe's tallest active volcano. [ male announcer ] it's red lobster's lobsterfest our largest selection of lobster entrees, like lobster lover's dream or new grilled lobster and lobster tacos. come in now and sea

not exactly your j.j. abramstly spent about $60,000 on two star trek knockoffs. why? to train their employees. zain asher joins me with nor. okay. what do we know about these videos, zain? >> i'm sorry, i'm laughing. this he we-- they were made for 2010 leadership conference. they only came to light because it was requested they be released. they cost a total of $60,000 to make both videos. the irs now paying the price for this in more ways than one. you think about the deficit, the government doesn't have this kind of cash and people are concerned this isn't necessarily the best use of taxpayer money. in the video, you saw a second ago, people are dressed up as crew members on a starship enterprise, and the government employee version of characters claiming they will boldly go where no government employees have ever gone before. it is funny. but i watched the videos with my producer and we were trying to to figure out the training value and people have similar questions. >> i have been since corrected and am abo