Looks like 'Dial of Destiny' might have finally done her in.
After Numerous Flops Under Her Leadership, LucasFilm Has Reportedly Fired Its Controversial President.
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Rumors have been swirling around the internet suggesting that Lucasfilm fired Kathleen Kennedy, the president of LucasFilms. As a prominent figure in the film industry, Kennedy’s leadership has shaped the direction of several beloved film franchises, resulting in both critical acclaim and disappointment from fans. It’s no secret that many Star Wars supporters have wanted her gone for a while, and after LucasFilm’s latest Indiana Jones flopped, rumors are coming out that Kennedy might indeed be getting axed.
The truth is that none of these rumors have a ton of validity. Back in 2021, Kennedy’s contract was renewed for an additional three years, showing that LucasFilm still saw her in a good light. However, it is strange that no official source has been able to shut down these rumors yet.
For now, the rumor that LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy has been fired is just that- a rumor.
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https://www.disneydining.com/after-n...president-em1/
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But according to a new development, Kennedy may have been locked out of her business email and given two weeks paid leave so that the higher-ups at Disney could figure out how to tackle Lucasfilm’s declining success. Rumors suggest that Disney is breaking its infamous “no-interference” rule, as several insiders have reportedly seen Disney execs storming the Lucasfilm office amid whispers of Kennedy’s firing.
However, all this fuss could easily be chalked up to routine going-ons. Kennedy could also be taking time off with her family, with other execs filling in during her absence. It seems like most of these rumors have little to no credibility to them, and currently, it appears that Kennedy is still working at Lucasfilm. The company hasn’t announced that she has been “fired” from her position, and until then, it seems like this is just unsupported internet gossip.
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https://insidethemagic.net/2023/07/s...ial-exec-aml1/
So its just rumours at the moment, but its long past due to hand the reins of this IP to some new blood.
I dont think its a secret that she's been skating on some thin ice for a long time now.
I dont know how much of that criticism is valid seeing as how, despite the lackluster film content she's overseen, the argument could still be made that under her stewardship Star Wars and Lucasfilm has still generated an insane pile of money on their offerings.
This could just be some more smoke, but that being said, it seems that there are more capable people waiting in the wings to take over the IP and really move it forward.
Who would be sad if Disney/Lucasfilm decided to move on and hand the Keys to the Kingdom to Favreau and Filoni?