US EditionKennedy stepping down as president of 'Star Wars' producer Lucasfilm
Kennedy transitions after nearly 14 years, with Filoni and Brennan, longtime leaders, stepping up to guide Lucasfilm’s creative and business future under Disney’s oversight.
- Kathleen Kennedy will step down as president of Lucasfilm, the producer of the 'Star Wars' movie franchise, with Dave Filoni, co-creator of 'The Mandalorian,' taking over as president and chief creative officer.
- Kennedy, who has overseen the 'Star Wars' sequels and spinoffs since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, will become a full-time producer.
- The 'Star Wars' franchise, created by George Lucas in 1977, has grossed over $10.3 billion at the global box office, with the five films under Kennedy bringing in $5.9 billion.
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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…
Star Wars boss caught in culture wars unleashed by toxic fans steps down after 14 years
Kathleen Kennedy steered the franchise to multibillion-dollar successes but was subject to vicious campaigns by largely white, male fans upset by diversity in casting under her watch.
Disney Announces a Change of Leadership For Lucasfilm Overseeing Star Wars Movies & TV Shows
In a significant shift for one of Hollywood’s most iconic franchises, Kathleen Kennedy has stepped down as president of Lucasfilm this week, concluding nearly 14 years at the helm of the studio behind Star Wars and other beloved properties. The transition, which has been in careful planning for approximately two years between Kennedy and Disney […] The post Disney Announces a Change of Leadership For Lucasfilm Overseeing Star Wars Movies & TV Sh…
Kathleen Kennedy steps down as Lucasfilm president, marking a new era for the Star Wars franchise
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm. Although she will continue as a producer for several Star Wars projects, including upcoming movie The Mandalorian and Grogu, the company will now be helmed by a duo in Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. It's a big changing of the guard for Star Wars fans, and marks the start of a fresh chapter for the sci-fi universe. Before taking over at Lucasfilm, Kennedy had seen great success as a pr…
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