ore, "star wars" had come out and i don't know j.j. abrams, i met him once or twice, he's a a lovely guy. but you know, sometimes you love someone's work and you think you know them better than w them. so, bradley and him had worked together and are genuinely friends. and he gave him a big hug and i'm just so adele singing [ laughter ]t know what the hell i was thinking. and i just -- i give j.j. abrams a giant titty-twister. [ laughter and applause ] >> jimmy: why? why? no.ecause i'm a stupid person. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: in the middle of adele singing "hello." >> she's like -- hello u. >> jimmy: yeah yeah yeah. >> and then he's also with his kids by the way. [ laughter ] i twisted this man's nipples in front of his children. [ laughter ] like you know, and bradley and to see you, we're good friends. i just go like. [ laughter ] and he looks at me like -- i'm literally the most disgusting s ever seen in his life. >> jimmy: he doesn't know what you were doing. >> and this is the nicest. best. >> he's notoriously like a nice e of the coolest

and i just -- i give j.j. abrams a giant [ laughter and applause ] why? no. >> because i'm a stupid person. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: in the middle of adele singing "hello." >> she's like -- hello >> jimmy: he doesn't know you. >> jimmy: yeah yeah yeah. >> and then he's also with his kids by the way. [ laughter ] i twisted this man's nipples in like you know, and bradley and him are oh, good to see you, we're good friends. i just go like. and i go j.j., how's it going? [ laughter ] and he looks at me like -- i'm literally the most disgusting person he's ever seen in his life. >> jimmy: he doesn't know what you were doing. >> and this is the nicest. >> jimmy: oh he's one of the best. >> he's notoriously like a nice man >> jimmy: one of the coolest human beings ever. >> and also now the world's biggest filmmaker. >> jimmy: in the history of film, yeah. >> and i twisted his titty. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: what happened? >> and so --. he looks at me like this and i am like it's loud and she's singing like you know, the song. and everyone is moved and i'm just like

i agree. >> so -- i got his email and i say hey, j.j. abrams this is jonah hill. we met briefly last -- last night. [ laughter ] and um -- but the problem was, i had to redraft the letter a bunch of times because i was too embarrassed to write the term "titty-twister" in -- [ laughter ] in the email. >> jimmy: how do you put that in there? you can't -- >> and so -- i said, "hey you know i have such reverence for your work and sometimes you think you know someone but really you're just a big fan. sometimes when i get excited and i see a good friend of >> jimmy: that doesn't make -- no no. [ laughter ] >> and j.j. is so cool, he wrote me back immediately and was like, "this is funny. don't even sweat it. don't beat yourself up." he was so kind. so thank you, j.j. for being such a nice person. >> jimmy: is that right. only you. >> turns out i don't think i'm going to be playing hans solo in the next "star wars." >> jimmy: probably, but you never know. he's a good dude -- he gets it. >> but what a nice guy. yeah and he goes. he said how funny, now we have each other.

. >> announcer: please welcome j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare yo

backed by the service and security of american express. . writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you get

george: have you told j.j. abrams you need to be in another "star wars" movie? >> i told colin. he's doing the next "star wars." george: what is your next movie? >> i have four movies coming out. "book of henry," and then boot book of henry," and then "book of henry," george: and two other ones. >> and shutin and -- george: very good. have fun presenting at the oscars. this kid knows more about hollywood than i do and he's 9. kristen: i don't know about that but what a cutie he is. i am kristen aldridge and we are stationed here at our exclusive vantage point overlooking this red carpet. i'm joined by supermodel roshumba williams and celebrity photographer yu tsai. we are talking all things fashion. sofia vergara is a star that keeps bringing the gorgeousness. we have video of her arriving on the red carpet. what do you think? roshumba: she looks amazing. wearing this blue, fitted on the the dropped ears, i love it. kristen: all right, george, over to you. george: all right, look who's with us now. it's the team behind "mad max: fury road," editor margaret and writer and directo

george: have you told j.j. abrams you need to be in another "star wars" movie? >> i told colin. he's doing the next "star wars." george: what is your next movie? >> i have four movies coming out.

burgerbetter, like the new double jack. y ne >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you get

. >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you get to work on material that y

. >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your couourage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you

. >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you get

. >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been siled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. 's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of t day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom m marthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare y

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. >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to dodo to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you g

she is a johnson. [ laughs ] >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you get

>> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you get to work on material that

. ♪ ♪ >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abramstors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare

>> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you get to work on material that y

♪ >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abramsfive directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your coura visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlit. >> it's rare you get to work on material t

. >> in another pick, he's posing next to kristen wig and j.j. abrams>> was he trying to mimic matt damon in "the martian?" >> could be. >> you can see how chris rock has redefined himself over the years. it's all on our special oscar section at abc7news.com. >> of course, we will have live coverage beginning sunday at 2:00 p.m. great day. >> "world news tonight" is up next. i'm kristen sze. >> and i'm dan ashley. for all of us here, we'll see you again in half an hour. >>> breaking news as we come on the air tonight. the state of emergency at this hour. multiple tornadoes reported already. the devastating damage. we're on the scene. about to power right up the east coast. 45 million in the path. >>> also breaking, the new surveillance images of the alleged uber gunman. where he was in the hours before the rampage. >>> the race for the white house, and tonight, the showdown in nevada. donald trump lashing out at ted cruz. and what trump said when asked why he's not taking on marco rubio. >>> breaking news on the zika outbreak, right here in the u.s. ton

night shyamalans and j.j. abrams, i think we need both.mily: your father spent time in jail for murder. how did you overcome that? ♪ emily: you had a complicated and difficult childhood. how did you overcome some of the things that you had to go through, which no kid should have to go through? troy: we grew up in a really tough neighborhood. you know we went to sleep to , gunshots every single night. it was something regular. you know my mom worked 30 years , at children's hospital in philadelphia. got up to go to work every day, 5:30 a.m. we would pour out the penny jar, and count out the pennies to be able to put into the bus, so that me and my brothers could go to school in the morning. we had to boil hot water, because we did not have hot water sometimes. and that gave me a drive to really make my family proud, to work really hard. emily: your father spent time in jail for murder. how did you overcome that? toughthat was definitely growing up. not having a dad there, and kind of looking for that figure, that void was always there. it t

is that j.j. abrams again? >> yes. >> i thought the "star wars" was great.ay, if you haven't seen "hamilton", mortgage the house, that's how good it is. second mortgage. that's what it will cost you too. that's going to do it for me and "way too early." thank you, louis. coming up on "morning joe," senator cory booker joins the show live. plus, the bush brothers taking on donald trump. you'll be surprised to learn trump isn't backing down. hmm. another massive turnout for bernie sanders. more than 9,000 people showing up with elections in south carolina and nevada coming up this weekend. the campaigns are already focusing on michigan. we have got that and much more coming up next on "morning joe." it took joel silverman years to become a master dog trainer. but only a few commands to master depositing checks at chase atms. technology designed for you. so you can easily master the way you bank. trust number one doctor recommended dulcolax constipated? use dulcolax tablets for gentle overnight relief suppositories for relief in minutes and stool softeners for

the sequel will follow j.j. abrams' box office smash "the force awakens." it will release in 2017. benicio del toro and laura dern are added to the film. this basset beagle may look really cute but she's fiercely protective of her family. steve: amy and keegan allardyce were in their bedrooms when the dog started ground balling. they could see a guy standing in their home with a knit cap right inside their apartment. >> when i came and looked down the stairs, somebody was standing at the bottom of our stairs and i, you know, i grabbed onto the dog because didn't want her to get hurt or go down there. she started barking and i told going to do. get out of my house. steve: the family says even if the burglar is never caught, the dog will always be their hero. that's a good warning. i don't know what the dog is going to do to you, you better get out of my place. mark is with us now. the pack looked pretty good up at u.v.a. in the first few minutes tonight. but then things went south. reporter: coming up next in sports, matchups also on the menu ahead of the latest new carolina install

the sequel will follow j.j. abrams' box office smash "the force awakens." it will release in 2017. benicio del toro and laura dern are added to the film. this basset beagle may look really cute but she's fiercely protective of her family. were in their bedrooms when the dog started ground balling. they could see a guy standing in their home with a knit cap right inside their apartment. >> when i came and looked down the stairs, somebody was standing at the bottom of our stairs and i, you know, i grabbed onto the dog because didn't want her to get hurt or go down there. she started barking and i told them, i don't know what you're going to do. get out of my house. steve: the family says even if the burglar is never caught, that's a good warning. i don't know what the dog is going to do to you, you better get out of my place. mark is with us now. the pack looked pretty good up at u.v.a. in the first few minutes tonight. but then things went south. reporter: coming up next in sports, matchups also on the menu ahead of the latest new carolina installment this wednesday. another nationa

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. >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. the courage to stay true to your visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> i'm just a big believer in, you do what you need to do to tell the story. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say. >> tom mccarthy, "spotlight." >> it's rare you get

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director j.j. abrams says star wars will be an inclusive franchise through the forest awakens was the first star wars film to have black and female leads. abram said it seems narrow-minded to say there would not be in galaxies far away. abrams directed and co-wrote the forest awakens. did pool keeps knocking them dead topping the box office for the third consecutive week. enough to take on the latest homerun from the marvel universe. dead poll dominated earning an estimated $31.5 million. ryan reynolds wisecracking antihero has reached $285.6 million domestically and number three all-time among rated r. movies. got to be just couldn't do much in its opening weekend debuting at the disappointing $14 million. gotham bands you'll you want to get ready after midseason break to take the penguin and the rest of the city. there are backs to get ready to meet brand-new balance and say hello to ban favorites. rick leventhal has more. >> you confessed to murder. the world of gotham is about to get more twisted and

director j.j. abrams says star wars will be an inclusive franchise through the forest awakens was the first star wars film to have black and female leads. abram said it seems narrow-minded to say there would not be in galaxies far away. abrams directed and co-wrote the forest awakens. did pool keeps knocking them dead topping the box office for the third consecutive week. egyptian gods are not powerful enough to take on the latest homerun from the marvel universe. dead poll dominated earning an ryan reynolds wisecracking antihero has reached $285.6 million domestically and number three all-time among rated r. movies. got to be just couldn't do much in its opening weekend debuting at the disappointing $14 million. gotham bands you'll you want to get ready after midseason break to take the penguin and the rest of the city. there are backs to get ready to meet brand-new balance and say hello to ban favorites. rick leventhal has more. >> you confessed to murder. the world of gotham is about to get more twiste

j.j. abrams and folks. star wars episode 8. >> cut. >> beautiful. >> ladies and gentlemen, welcome to episode 8. >> wow. >> how do you make a trailer that teases a new movie with virtually showing nothing new? in theory, this is where the last one left off. a couple of new characters. laura dern -- chip's favorite actress. [laughter] >> great. >> of course -- i know. markhamil, carrie fisher will be in it. it will be released in december 2017. >> and the light sabre, thank you very much. >> all right. >> check this out. an odd prank is trending. a mon spher trier is tops was stolen -- put in a busy road near a popular pub, which does make sense. >> have you done that before? >> it just went viral everywhere. at least five people had to move it. >> it must have been a big yard. >> big yard. >> luckily, they didn't get the triranosaurus rex. >> we all love goldens. you have to take a look at this. these are precious. 20 golden retrievers took a flight halfway around the world to find new homes in america. the

. >> announcer: please welcome writer, producer and director, j.j. abrams. >> to the five directors nominated tonight, you have been singled out for your courage. visions, to inspire passion in your casts and crews, and to dream, even though dreams can easily and unexpectedly turn into nightmares. but despite the inherent risks, the astounding films you've made have resulted in a combined 37 nominations, including this award. here are the nominees for achievement in directing. >> adam mckay, "the big short." >> it's a story about what's happening right this second. it's got the importance and fun to it, as well. >> like to work as much as i possibly can for as long as i possibly can with the actors. >> lenny abrahamson, "room." tom mccarthy, "spotlight." involved in the presence of thinking the thing into existence. >> at the end of the day, our job is to tell stories, but it is nice to feel like the movie has something to say.spotlit. material that you genuinely believe has social relevance, and so, i feel like we were really motivated by that. >> the way