Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down

[Funky]

So let’s see.
KK smashes, breaks and ruins everything in sight. Now that nothing is left she jumps ship leaving everyone else to pick up the pieces.
Can we get her to “retire” sooner?

 

[Apollo]

Iger, as usual, is too late……

 

[Joek3rr]

Dave and Jon. I don't think these are people you want to run a company. They should stay in their "creative" (er, remixing, copying?) roles.

 

[Astyanax]

Dave and Jon. I don't think these are people you want to run a company. They should stay in their "creative" (er, remixing, copying?) roles.

Fair point, really. They need someone running the business who will let them go for the most part.

The Hollywood Reporter just dropped this next article:

Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Succession Problem: Who Will Replace Kathleen Kennedy?

Favreau? Filoni? Feige? Here's what insiders are saying about who will — and should — become Disney's new 'Star Wars' emperor: "There is no credible alternative."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

There's no way that was written in a couple hours. They must have had this ready to go, there's too much research in it.

 

[Joek3rr]

Fair point, really. They need someone running the business who will let them go for the most part.

The Hollywood Reporter just dropped this next article:

Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Succession Problem: Who Will Replace Kathleen Kennedy?

Favreau? Filoni? Feige? Here's what insiders are saying about who will — and should — become Disney's new 'Star Wars' emperor: "There is no credible alternative."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

There's no way that was written in a couple hours. They must have had this ready to go, there's too much research in it.

And all their unnamed sources....

 

[batguy]

So now Iger feels that with the White House's agenda in place, he can take her down without industry repercussions. Iger still has presidential aspirations of his own, so this syncs nicely for him, what with the pressure to reduce DEI measures and all.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

I know a perfect heir apparent to the Lucasfilm throne…

Give this man his broom-boy trilogy!

 

[Astyanax]

And Variety:

Who Will Run ‘Star Wars’ After Kathleen Kennedy Leaves? One of Hollywood’s Hottest — and Hardest — Jobs Opens Up

When Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy exits, who will take over the future of "Star Wars"?

variety.com

Wow, this article feels like a response to the Hollywood Reporter article: "But she did such a good job, and the odds were stacked against her!" Shills.

 

[Gregatron]

It’s far, FAR too late.

And she’s only the face of the rot at LFL. The swamp remains.

 

[Astyanax]

It’s far, FAR too late.

And she’s only the face of the rot at LFL. The swamp remains.

My understanding is that some of the Lucasfilm Story Group (aka "swamp") has been fired, some have left on their own, and the rest are being watched closely and told to get in line if they want to keep their jobs. Believe me, Kennedy was far, far more than merely the face of the rot. She had a reputation for micromanaging every production, which is why there were so many reshoots, as well as so many writers and directors who quit. She's the head of the snake. The Lucasfilm Story Group will do what they're told going forward.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

After all this time…Behold!

His prophecy has come to pass, just as he foretold, over 4 years ago!

A modern Nostradamus of the YouTubes (please “like” and “subscribe”)!

 

[Paul Andrew]

This announcement, and thread, is deserving of an eye roll so epic that is causes one's head to literally flop behind one's left shoulder.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

It won't matter. That company has brain rot down to its toes. Just enjoy the good SW, whether it's the OT/PT, books, games, or whatever.

 

[Nth]

It’s far, FAR too late.

And she’s only the face of the rot at LFL. The swamp remains.

Yep, the damage is done. They can't rebuild Star Wars in her wake of ruin. Unless they're prepared to landfill the last ten years, I don't see anything changing.

 

[JediMichael]

 

[Gregatron]

Enjoy your dead franchise, and keep praising those who killed it.

 

[ZeroSum]

Yep, you've read right: Kathleen Kennedy (71) is stepping down at the end of this year...finally
No words on her replacement.

The end of the year isn't soon enough.

 

[Astyanax]

Yep, the damage is done. They can't rebuild Star Wars in her wake of ruin. Unless they're prepared to landfill the last ten years, I don't see anything changing.

Don't laugh, and we won't know for sure for another 2+ years, but I think that is exactly what is being considered right now.

 

[Paul Andrew]

Don't laugh, and we won't know for sure for another 2+ years, but I think that is exactly what is being considered right now.

There isn't a chance in hell. The movies and shows are what they are.

The closest you could get is future content that doesn't contradict the last ten years, but mostly ignores it.

Anyone who thinks they're considering wiping established continuity for the sake of pleasing some whiny fanboys - who are typically continuity Nazis - is wildly mistaken imo.

 

[Astyanax]

There isn't a chance in hell. The movies and shows are what they are.

The closest you could get is future content that doesn't contradict the last ten years, but mostly ignores it.

Anyone who thinks they're considering wiping established continuity for the sake of pleasing some whiny fanboys - who are typically continuity Nazis - is wildly mistaken imo.

But Disney has already done this. They declared an entire generation of Star Wars content to be "Legends". It's going to be under new management, and a clean slate may be in order. Just slide that stuff one universe over and we're back to a clean slate. I suspect Ahsoka's return to the continuity at that particular spot was the first step in this.

But I respect your opinion.