Abrams, J.J. — Bad Robot Productions | Los Angeles Business Journal

Abrams, J

Chief Executive

Bad Robot Productions

THE LATEST: In September, Abrams' Bad Robot Productions signed an exclusive deal worth a reported $250 million to create films, TV series, video games and digital content for AT&T's WarnerMedia, parent company of the new streaming service HBO Max. Abrams, director of 2019's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," the ninth film in the "Star Wars" series, reportedly walked away from a more lucrative $500 million exclusivity deal with Apple TV Plus because WarnerMedia offered a broader landscape of media franchises and feature film possibilities.

BACKGROUND: Abrams co-founded Bad Robot in 2001 and went on to produce hit TV series such as "Lost," "Alias," "Fringe," "Westworld" and "Person of Interest." On the film side, he helped revive the "Star Trek" franchise with new blockbuster titles and also put his stamp on the "Star Wars" universe, directing two films, "The Rise of Skywalker" and "The Force Awakens," that each earned more than $2 billion at the box office.

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