Is J. J. Abrams the right man for the job? See for yourself

The entertainment world went nuts this weekend over news that filmmaker J. J. Abrams will be helming the next installment in the Star Wars franchise. Apart from the sci-fi conflict of interest with his work on Star Trek, the biggest question is whether Abrams's work gives him the chops and wherewithal to take on, arguably, the biggest brand name in entertainment.

Abrams has a longer history as a producer than as a director, but his distinct, complex style has influenced every production he's touched. If you want to get a better idea of what "far, far away" will look like in a few years, dig into our collections and watch some of the works that Abrams has influenced.

The Office, Season 3: "Cocktails" – HU DVD 4018
Lost, The Complete Series – HU DVD 4501 - 4537
Star Trek – HU DVD 7084
Fringe, Season 1 – HU DVD 7981 - 7987
Super 8 – HU DVD 9288
Mission: Impossible III – HU DVD 10699
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – HU DVD 10699