US EditionKennedy stepping down as president of 'Star Wars' producer Lucasfilm
- 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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Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy explains her Lucasfilm exit as Dave Filoni and Lywen Brennan step up
After over 13 years at the helm of the studio, Kathleen Kennedy is to step down from her position as Lucsafilm CEO, with Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan due to become the new Star Wars and Indiana Jones bosses.
Kathleen Kennedy will be removed from office as president of the famous Lucasfilm studio after a 14-year term in which he established the direction for the "Star Wars" franchise, brought it into the streaming world, it was...
'Star Wars' head steps down after 14 years
Star Wars studio Lucasfilm has announced that president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down, ending 14 years at its helm.Appointed president upon Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012, Kennedy oversaw the release of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, standalone films such as Rogue One, and new Disney+ series such as The Mandalorian and Andor. Prior to this, she produced iconic fantasy and sci-fi films such as E.T., Hook, Jurassic Park, and The Sixt…
Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the “Star Wars” factory founded by George Lucas. The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it will now turn to Dave Filoni to steer “Star Wars,” as president and chief creative officer, into its sixth decade and beyond. Filoni, who served as the chief commercial officer of Lucasfilm, will inherit the mantle of one of the movies marquee franchises, alongsi…
Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as Head of Lucasfilm
Kathleen Kennedy, who was hand-picked by George Lucas to take over his “Star Wars”-powered film company, announced Thursday she is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm. Kennedy has led the company for nearly 14 years, having previously made her mark in Hollywood by co-founding Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall — the production house behind films such as “Jurassic Park,” “E.T.” and “Back to the Future.” Lucasfilm wa…
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