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“If you watch the first [Star Wars] movie, you don't actually know exactly what the Empire is trying to do. They're going to rule by fear -- but you don't know what their endgame is. You don't know what Leia is princess of. You don't yet understand who Jabba the Hutt is, even though there is a reference to him. You don't know that Vader is Luke's father, Leia is his sister -- but the possibility is all there. The beauty of that movie was that it was an unfamiliar world, and yet you wanted to see it expand and to see where it went.”

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J. J. Abrams, born on June 27, 1966, is an American television producer renowned for his work in the science fiction and fantasy genres. His works include 'Star Trek: Into Darkness', 'Lost', and 'Star Trek: Discovery'. Abrams is praised for his handling of complex storylines and deep emotional insight into his audience. more

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