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Gilroy Breaks Silence: Andor Was a History Lesson, Not a Crystal Ball
entertainment5 days ago

Gilroy Breaks Silence: Andor Was a History Lesson, Not a Crystal Ball

Tony Gilroy’s THR interview explains why Andor’s promotion avoided the word fascism, arguing the show draws on historical models of authoritarianism rather than prophecy; he links Ghorman-era tropes to current U.S. politics, discusses attempts to curb elections amid a hostile narrative, and warns about AI eroding truth, while also weighing Lucasfilm leadership shifts and his Behemoth! project and what it took to tell Andor at scale.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#andor#entertainment#fascism
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
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|
#dave-filoni#entertainment#kathleen-kennedy
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|
#dave-filoni#disney#entertainment
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
Star Wars' 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Trailer Sparks Excitement and Debate
entertainment5 months ago

Star Wars' 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Trailer Sparks Excitement and Debate

Lucasfilm and Disney released the first official trailer for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' revealing glimpses of the film's setting, characters, and Easter eggs, while keeping the plot largely under wraps. The trailer features familiar ships, new characters like Sigourney Weaver's role, and iconic Star Wars creatures, hinting at an action-packed story set around 9 ABY, with a release date of May 22, 2026.

via Gizmodo|
#entertainment#grogu#lucasfilm