J.J. Abrams the prolific TV creator and producer who is not only in charge of the big screen
Star Trek and
Star Wars reboots but also behind the TV shows
Person of Interest,
Fringe and
Revolution will receive the 2013 Founders Award from the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
J.J. Abrams will receive his Founders Award at the
41st International Emmy Awards gala which will be taking place on 25 November in New York.
"
J.J. Abrams is a master of all forms of entertainment who has made an indelible mark on our global culture," says
Bruce L. Paisner, the president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in a just released statement.
"Even at this comparatively early stage of his career, he has earned this international recognition and we look forward to presenting the Founders Award to him."
J.J. Abrams who've been responsible for
Felicity,
Alias and
Lost is the founder and president of Bad Robot Productions.
