Dave Filoni Is Taking Over Lucasfilm From Kathleen Kennedy

Legendary producer Kathleen Kennedy announced today that she is stepping down as head of Lucasfilm and handing the reins to Dave Filoni and Lynne Brennan. The news comes after a year of speculation about Kennedy’s future in a galaxy far, far away.

“When we acquired Lucasfilm more than a decade ago, we knew we were bringing not only one of the most beloved and enduring storytelling universes to the Disney family, but also a team of extraordinary talent led by a visionary filmmaker – someone hand-picked by George Lucas himself,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a press release. “We are extremely grateful for Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership, her vision and her stewardship of such an iconic studio and brand.”

With Kennedy’s departure from Lucasfilm to focus on more general film production, his previous duties will now be divided between the two Lucasfilm mainstays. Filoni, as president and chief creative officer, will handle the more creative side, while Brennan, a longtime head of business at the company, will handle logistics. His position is co-chairman. Think of it like things are being handled at DC Studios, with James Gunn handling creative and Peter Safran handling day-to-day things.

Kennedy said, “When George Lucas asked me to take over Lucasfilm after his retirement, I couldn’t imagine what would happen next.” “It has been a true privilege to spend more than a decade working with the extraordinary talents at Lucasfilm. Their creativity and dedication have been an inspiration, and I am deeply proud of what we have accomplished together. I am excited to continue to evolve films and television with both longtime collaborators and fresh voices representing the future of storytelling.”

Kennedy got his start as an assistant to Steven Spielberg and quickly established himself as a formidable creative force. Over the past nearly 50 years, he has produced many of the best and highest-grossing films of all time, such as Gremlins, The Goonies, Poltergeist, Back to the Future, E.T., and this Indiana Jones series.

Founder of Lucasfilm and star wars Producer George Lucas thought so much of Kennedy that he chose him to run Lucasfilm as he sold it to The Walt Disney Company in 2013. Since then, he has also been responsible for the franchise’s successful relaunch on the big screen and its new renaissance on streaming.

And although Kennedy will remain on the board for some time and oversee The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars: Starfighter, What’s more, all eyes are now on Filoni. Filoni himself was a disciple of Lucas, making a name for himself through fresh, exciting storytelling star wars Animation before transitioning to live action. His success there has not been as impressive, with many believing that he relies too much on past stories and nostalgia rather than bold, forward-looking choices. But very few people on the planet know or understand star wars As he does.

Filoni said, “My love for storytelling was shaped by the films of Kathleen Kennedy and George Lucas.” “I never dreamed I would have the privilege of learning the art of filmmaking from both of them. From Rey to Grogu, Cathy has overseen the greatest detail star wars The best onscreen storytelling we’ve ever seen. I’m incredibly grateful to Kathy, George, Bob Iger and Alan Bergman for their confidence and the opportunity to lead Lucasfilm in this new role, a job I really love. May the force be with you.”

Filoni is currently working on the second season of his show, AshokaSo don’t expect him to completely pivot for a while. However, once he does, the movies and shows he produces will say a lot about how he sees the future star wars. There are certainly a lot of options on the table.

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