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“We went on the opening weekend [of Star Wars], a group of us went out and just popped into a couple theaters just to see people in the theater watching the movie, and it was incredibly gratifying just to see the thing out there being watched by people. And the reaction was more than we could've expected.”

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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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