US EditionKennedy stepping down as president of 'Star Wars' producer Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm appoints Dave Filoni as president and Lynwen Brennan as co-president to balance creative and business leadership after Kathleen Kennedy’s 14-year tenure.
- This past week, Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, is stepping down after nearly 14 years leading the studio and will pursue independent producing while remaining attached to upcoming projects.
- Creative tensions and box-office setbacks prompted The Walt Disney Co. to pair stronger filmmaking with tighter financial oversight after Kathleen Kennedy’s rocky theatrical outings and stalled projects strained fans and filmmakers.
- In a split leadership move, the company promoted Dave Filoni, President and Chief Creative Officer, and Lynwen Brennan, Co-President and President & GM of Lucasfilm Business, to co-lead Lucasfilm reporting to Alan Bergman, Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman.
- Kennedy will continue to produce Lucasfilm's next two theatrical films, including The Mandalorian and Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter, while Dave Filoni remains tied to Ahsoka and reports to Disney leadership.
- Planned over roughly two years, the transition balances continuity with fresh leadership as Kathleen Kennedy stays producing while Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan guide Lucasfilm’s future.
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Disastrous Kathleen Kennedy 'Star Wars' Era Finally Comes To An End
It's over. It's finally over. One of the worst studio executives in the history of the entertainment industry, Kathleen Kennedy, is out as the head of Lucasfilm. Lucasfilm, you may remember, is the studio that operates and produces the "Star Wars" franchise, "Indiana Jones," and the related television shows and properties. You know, some of the most legendary films and stories in Hollywood history. Films and characters with millions of devoted f…
A 'Star Wars' era comes to an end after 14 years
Kathleen Kennedy, who has shepherded the sci-fi franchise during the entire time it has been owned by Disney, is stepping down from her role as president of Lucasfilm after almost 14 years. Disney confirmed Kennedy's exit on Jan. 15 and said she will transition back to full-time producing. She will be succeeded by Dave Filoni, who will oversee creative as Lucasfilm president, while Lynwen Brennan will serve as co-president. "When George Lucas as…
FEMPIRE STRIKES BACK: Kathleen Kennedy leaves 'Star Wars'; is it too soon for fans to celebrate?
"Star Wars" fans may be celebrating a bit too early when it comes to Kathleen Kennedy's departure.Kennedy headed Lucasfilm for 14 years, controlling iconic franchises like "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones."'After destroying a beloved modern myth ... Kathleen Kennedy is finally stepping down.'Fans rejoiced online as Disney announced Kennedy will be replaced by two executives: chief creative officer Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan, president and gene…
Lucasfilm’s Massive Shake-up Signals Star Wars Is At A Crossroads
LucasfilmThere are few more controversial characters in Star Wars than Kathleen Kennedy. The Lucasfilm president took on the role from George Lucas in 2012, and since then, she has been the first line of defense for the Star Wars universe, often facing ire for whatever fans were upset about, be that the decision to exclude “Legends” from canon to the backlash from The Rise of Skywalker. But after 14 years, Kennedy is retiring, and her role is be…
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