'These Jobs Are Not Easy': Ex-Star Wars Boss Kathleen Kennedy Admits 'Relief' After Leaving Lucasfilm, Following Turbulent 14-Year Tenure
Kennedy said leading Lucasfilm was difficult and cited relaunching the franchise and streaming hits as her proudest accomplishments.
- Former Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy reflected on her 14-year tenure during a Wednesday interview at Bloomberg's Screentime event in Los Angeles, admitting she feels "a bit of relief" after stepping down earlier this year.
- Managing the expansive Star Wars brand nearing its 50th anniversary requires balancing fan nostalgia with original storytelling, a "challenge that all franchises face," Kennedy explained at the event.
- While the franchise produced high-grossing films, Kennedy highlighted The Force Awakens, The Mandalorian, and Andor as her proudest achievements, though she acknowledged her tenure also faced significant fan-driven controversy.
- Addressing personnel decisions, Kennedy discussed the 2017 removal of directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller from Solo: A Star Wars Story, noting that difficult situations sometimes necessitate tough leadership choices.
- Under the creative direction of Dave Filoli, now president and chief creative officer, Lucasfilm continues developing upcoming projects including Star Wars: Starfighter and Ahsoka Season 2.
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Star Wars’ Kathleen Kennedy Admits It’s a ‘Relief’ to Leave Lucasfilm Role, Here’s Why
Following her departure from Lucasfilm, veteran producer Kathleen Kennedy has opened up about the immense pressure of leading one of cinema’s most iconic franchises. Speaking at Bloomberg’s annual event on Wednesday, Kennedy admitted to feeling a sense of “relief” after handing over the reins, describing her executive role as demanding from day one. When asked […] The post Star Wars’ Kathleen Kennedy Admits It’s a ‘Relief’ to Leave Lucasfilm Rol…
Kathleen Kennedy Says Leaving Lucasfilm Was a “Bit of a Relief” After 14 Years Leading STAR WARS
Running Lucasfilm after George Lucas was always going to be a tough job and challenge. After 14 years overseeing one of the biggest franchises in entertainment, Kathleen Kennedy admits that handing over the reins came with something she might not have expected… relief.Kennedy stepped down as president of Lucasfilm earlier this year, ending a run that began in 2012 just before Disney purchased the company for $4.05 billion. During Bloomberg’s ann…
'These Jobs Are Not Easy': Ex-Star Wars Boss Kathleen Kennedy Admits 'Relief' After Leaving Lucasfilm, Following Turbulent 14-Year Tenure
Lucasfilm veteran Kathleen Kennedy has admitted she feels "a bit of relief" after stepping down from her role as the boss of Star Wars, following a long and often tumultuous run.
Kathleen Kennedy Reflects on her Lucasfilm Tenure: "I’m Always Proud of the Work That’s Been Done.”
Kathleen Kennedy spent 14 years at the head of Lucasfilm. In that time, she made some of the most successful films in history, but not without a significant amount of controversy. Recently, the executive sat down to reflect on her time leading the studio, looking back on her greatest successes...
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