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Kennedy Reflects on Star Wars Fandom, Leadership Exit, and Solo Misstep
entertainment1 month ago

Kennedy Reflects on Star Wars Fandom, Leadership Exit, and Solo Misstep

Kathleen Kennedy, amid her exit from Lucasfilm with Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan set as co-presidents, discusses the Disney-era Star Wars landscape, noting a loud but small faction of fans with outsized expectations, ongoing misogynistic and bot-driven backlash, and the need to tell good stories while staying true to George Lucas’s core. She defends the approach taken, reveals a regret over Solo: A Star Wars Story being conceived too soon and its troubled production, and underscores that you can’t please everyone as leadership transitions unfold.

via Dark Horizons|
#entertainment#kathleen-kennedy#lucasfilm
Rian Johnson: The Star Wars Backlash Didn't Spook Him
entertainment1 month ago

Rian Johnson: The Star Wars Backlash Didn't Spook Him

Rian Johnson pushed back on Kathleen Kennedy’s claim that he was spooked by online backlash to The Last Jedi, posting “Lol zero spooked” on X; the planned Star Wars trilogy he was developing never moved forward, with Johnson shifting focus to the Knives Out franchise, and he says he would be thrilled to return to Star Wars someday but is currently pursuing his own projects.

via Variety|
#entertainment#kathleen-kennedy#knives-out
Lucasfilm's Turbulent Kennedy Era Closes as Filoni and Brennan Prepare New Era
entertainment1 month ago

Lucasfilm's Turbulent Kennedy Era Closes as Filoni and Brennan Prepare New Era

Kathleen Kennedy’s tenure at Lucasfilm delivers a roller-coaster legacy: blockbuster hits and beloved films alongside costly misfires, talent upheavals, and multiple projects stuck in development. As she exits, Dave Filoni and Lywen Brennan are set to steer the studio into a new era, aiming to translate a complex legacy into more coherent, sustainable Star Wars storytelling.

via TheWrap|
#dave-filoni#entertainment#kathleen-kennedy
Star Wars Enters a New Era Under Filoni and Brennan
entertainment1 month ago

Star Wars Enters a New Era Under Filoni and Brennan

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm president, with Dave Filoni handling creative matters and Lynwen Brennan overseeing business, signaling a shift in Star Wars’ direction. The studio is moving ahead with May 2026’s The Mandalorian/Grogu film and May 2027’s Starfighter, while several other announced projects remain uncertain or on hold, as Lucasfilm aims to deliver bold, theatrical Star Wars experiences and re-energize the franchise.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Star Wars reshapes leadership as Kennedy exits Lucasfilm, Filoni takes the helm
entertainment1 month ago

Star Wars reshapes leadership as Kennedy exits Lucasfilm, Filoni takes the helm

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 13 years at Lucasfilm, with Dave Filoni set to become president and chief creative officer (co-led by Lynwen Brennan) and report to Disney’s Alan Bergman. The move caps a tenure that yielded streaming hits like The Mandalorian and Andor and the film Rogue One while facing fan frustration over some big-screen projects, and signals Disney's plan to push Star Wars forward with upcoming projects such as Star Wars: Starfighter.

via NBC News|
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Kathleen Kennedy exits Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni takes helm for Star Wars reboot era
entertainment1 month ago

Kathleen Kennedy exits Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni takes helm for Star Wars reboot era

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years as Lucasfilm president; Dave Filoni will become president and chief creative officer, with Kennedy remaining as a producer on upcoming Star Wars films and TV. Kennedy steered the franchise’s reboot era, overseeing The Force Awakens and shows like The Mandalorian, while Solo: A Star Wars Story underperformed; Filoni’s promotion signals a continued push to expand Star Wars storytelling across movies and Disney+ series.

via BBC|
#dave-filoni#disney#entertainment
Lucasfilm Appoints Filoni as President, Brennan as Co-President as Kennedy Steps Down
business1 month ago

Lucasfilm Appoints Filoni as President, Brennan as Co-President as Kennedy Steps Down

Lucasfilm today announced Kathleen Kennedy will step down after 14 years to return to producing, with Dave Filoni named President and Chief Creative Officer and Lynwen Brennan named Co-President. The leadership shuffle aims to guide the studio’s next era as Filoni leads creative direction and Brennan oversees operations; Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman praised Kennedy’s legacy and expressed confidence in the new team. Filoni, known for The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, and Brennan, former head of ILM and Lucasfilm Business, will helm Lucasfilm’s creative and strategic path going forward.

via StarWars.com|
#business#dave-filoni#kathleen-kennedy
Filoni Now Steering Lucasfilm as Kennedy Steps Down
entertainment1 month ago

Filoni Now Steering Lucasfilm as Kennedy Steps Down

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm president after 14 years, with Dave Filoni promoted to president and chief creative officer to lead the studio’s creative direction and Lynwen Brennan as co-president handling business. Kennedy will still produce two upcoming Lucasfilm projects—the Mandalorian/Grogu project due May 22 and 2027’s Star Wars: Starfighter—and will pursue other ventures. The leadership shift signals a new era for Star Wars, leveraging Filoni’s deep franchise knowledge and Brennan’s executive experience to accelerate development.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#dave-filoni#entertainment#kathleen-kennedy
entertainment8 months ago

Kathleen Kennedy Pushes for Bob Iger's Honorary Oscar Amid Academy Concerns

Kathleen Kennedy has been lobbying for an Honorary Oscar for Disney CEO Bob Iger, sparking controversy within the Academy due to potential conflicts of interest related to Disney's ownership of ABC, the Oscars' broadcast partner. While Iger's contributions to the industry are recognized, some members are wary of the optics amid ongoing negotiations with ABC and Kennedy's future at Lucasfilm remains uncertain.

via Variety|
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Simon Kinberg to Helm and Write New Star Wars Trilogy
entertainment1 year ago

Simon Kinberg to Helm and Write New Star Wars Trilogy

Lucasfilm has announced that Simon Kinberg will direct a new Star Wars trilogy, marking a fresh chapter for the franchise beyond the Skywalker saga. Known for his work on X-Men and Deadpool, Kinberg will collaborate with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy to develop this new series, which will introduce new characters and storylines. This project is part of a broader expansion of the Star Wars universe, with several films and series in development, including a feature film about The Mandalorian set for 2026.

via Jason Deegan|
#entertainment#kathleen-kennedy#lucasfilm
Lucasfilm Enlists Simon Kinberg for New 'Star Wars' Trilogy
entertainment1 year ago

Lucasfilm Enlists Simon Kinberg for New 'Star Wars' Trilogy

Lucasfilm is reportedly developing a new Star Wars trilogy, potentially Episodes 10-12, with Simon Kinberg as writer and producer alongside Kathleen Kennedy. While insiders suggest it will start a new saga, it will coexist with other Star Wars projects by directors like James Mangold and Taika Waititi. Kinberg has a history with Lucasfilm, having co-created Star Wars Rebels and consulted on The Force Awakens.

via Slashdot|
#entertainment#kathleen-kennedy#lucasfilm
movies1 year ago

Simon Kinberg to Helm New 'Star Wars' Trilogy for Lucasfilm

Simon Kinberg has signed a deal to write and produce a new Star Wars feature trilogy for Lucasfilm, aiming to launch a new saga with original characters and storylines, separate from the Skywalker Saga. Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy will also produce the trilogy. Kinberg, known for his work on Star Wars: Rebels and as a consultant on The Force Awakens, is a prominent figure in the genre, with experience in the X-Men and Star Trek franchises.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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