The End of an Era: J.J. Abrams’y $500 Million Deal Ends with Little to Show For It
Despite a fanfare entrance in 2019 under a $500 million deal aimed at turning J.J. Abrams into a Hollywood mogul with Bad Robot, a new era at Warner Bros. Discovery has brought a humbling reality check.
Abrams’ recent mere season as a TV showrunner has raised eyebrows and stunned many. Years after landing his deal, virtually none of the project milestones have been met.
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The Warner Bros. Discovery merger has tightened purse strings across the board.
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One veteran producer told Variety: "The experience feels like Hollywood briefly tried to crown "
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