Ahsoka’s Dave Filoni May Soon Be Running ‘Star Wars’

Ahsoka’s Dave Filoni May Soon Be Running ‘Star Wars’

With Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy on her way out, the open question is who will succeed her in that role to run Star Wars from here.

Star Wars Report Gives Update on Kathleen Kennedy’s Exit & Aftermath

The Star Wars franchise is currently overseen by legendary producer Kathleen Kennedy, but according to a report, Disney already has its eyes set on her eventual successor. Who is set to take over Star Wars after Kathleen Kennedy? According to a new report from THR on the state of Hollywood and various succession plans, Lucasfilm is brought up. While rumors that outside help would be brought in after Kennedy eventually retires, the article notes …

Lucasfilm Considering Dave Filoni to Replace Kathleen Kennedy (Report)

Big changes are coming to a galaxy not so far away. After over a decade at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly getting ready to hand over the lightsaber. The news isn’t official yet, but the rumblings are growing louder. So, who’s next in line to lead Lucasfilm? All signs point to Dave Filoni, a cowboy hat enthusiast, Star Wars mega-fan, and George Lucas’ handpicked protégé. Although it sounds perfect, not everyone’s thrilled. …

Filoni & Beck Most Likely To Run Lucasfilm?

A feature piece in THR yesterday has gone into the issues of ‘succession’ in Hollywood as executive power struggles are going on behind the scenes at major studios, production companies and agencies from Disney and Sony to Lucasfilm and CAA. A generational shift is coming as Baby Boomer execs currently in their 60s, 70s & even 80s, powerful people who have been holding on long past regular retirement age, are letting go, with some transfers of p…

Dave Filoni eyed to co-lead Star Wars after Kathleen Kennedy

It seems that Kathleen Kennedy is on the way out. After running Lucasfilm for years, developing the Star Wars sequel movies and the many shows that followed, she'll be handing over the reins at some point, but the question remains of who will lead Lucasfilm afterwards. The Hollywood Reporter has claimed that a current favourite is Dave Filoni. The Ahsoka and Star Wars: The Clone Wars showrunner won't be given the kingdom entirely, by the looks o…