Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm. However she will continue as a producer for several Star Wars projects, including the upcoming film The Mandalorian and GroguThe company will now be run by the duo of Dave Filoni and Lynnwyn Brennan. This is a big change for Star Wars fans, and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the sci-fi universe.
Before taking over at Lucasfilm, Kennedy saw great success as a producer with some smaller films you may have heard of: at And Jurassic Park. She became president of Lucasfilm in 2012 when the company was acquired by Disney. At the time, it had been several years since the last Star Wars film; revenge of the Sith The generally panned prequel trilogy was discontinued in 2005. Fans had the best choice for Star Wars content clone warsA standalone film and animated series that was well-respected but popular primarily among die-hard devotees rather than reaching the broader cultural relevance of the prior feature films.
During Kennedy’s tenure, there was a return to the big screen with Star Wars. power awakens In 2015. Although the JJ Abrams-led trilogy was also a roller coaster for many fans, it signaled a renaissance for the franchise. Lucasfilm launches two standalone movies evil one And singleWhich generated even more buzz and more money for the company. Star Wars got the full cinematic universe treatment, with critically acclaimed live-action television projects and several new video games. The world fell in love with Baby Yoda. Ewan McGregor finally got to wear his Obi-Wan Kenobi robes in a better vehicle. With the budget and expectations of media giant Disney, the franchise was back in the mainstream. Whatever your feelings on the current state of Star Wars, it’s an impressive accomplishment by Kennedy and a great legacy that she leaves at Lucasfilm.
So now that Lucasfilm has arguably ended this phase on a high note, what’s next? Dave Filoni coming out in the top spot is no surprise. He has long been seen by fans and the company as the spiritual successor to George Lucas. Filoni was also a show runner clone wars has been involved to some extent in many of the older and more recent TV series, notably The Mandalorian And Ashoka. All that history means his new role of President and Chief Creative Officer is quite expected, and the Star Wars faithful likely feel they’re in good hands.
As the title suggests, Filoni will be responsible for the artistic side of the operation, while as co-chairman, Lynne Brennan will be in charge of the business side. Brennan may be a less familiar name, but her tenure in Lucas’ businesses dates back to 1999 when she joined renowned effects studio Industrial Light & Magic. Dividing art and commerce can yield good results if there is good synergy between the two. Star Wars has proven that it’s a moneymaker even when the movies and series aren’t particularly well-received, but here’s hoping Filoni and Brennan will each be able to maintain high standards for Lucasfilm and Star Wars fans.
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