Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy Admits to “a Bit of Relief” in Stepping Down From Lucasfilm After 14 Years
The longtime producer, handpicked by George Lucas to lead his company, reflected on her time at the top of the ‘Star Wars’ franchise in an interview on Wednesday.
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Legendary Producer Larry Gordon, at 90, Delivers the Oscar Speech He Never Got to Give
Accepting Producers United’s inaugural Legacy Award on Sherry Lansing’s back lawn, Gordon had guests rolling with laughter with an unfiltered speech that Jerry Bruckheimer called the greatest he’s ever heard.
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Kathleen Kennedy Just Told an AI Conference She’s Not So Sure About AI
The longtime Spielberg producer and 'Star Wars' overseer says the absence of human experience on AI-driven projects gives her pause. She also said that when it comes to Big Tech "what's missing in the discussion right now is transparency."
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Star Wars Shake-Up: Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as George Lucas Protégé Dave Filoni, Exec Lynwen Brennan Take Over Lucasfilm
The change in leadership may mean a new hope for the storied franchise or it could be an attack of the clones by giving fans more of the same.
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‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’: Action-Heavy Footage Brings Baby Yoda to the Big Screen at Star Wars Celebration
The action-packed first look for the Disney+ series spin-off returns 'Star Wars' to theaters and includes several familiar characters.
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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."
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Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall to Be Honored at the Oscar Wilde Awards (Exclusive)
Will Ferrell is also joining the Feb. 27 party at the Ebell; he'll present frequent co-star John C. Reilly with his trophy.
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Kathleen Kennedy to Be Honored With ASC’s Board of Governors Award
The Oscar-nominated producer and current president of Lucasfilm will be honored for her "extraordinary career," which has captivated audiences and made her a "true trailblazer in the film industry," says the organization.
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Disney Takes ‘Star Wars’ Off 2026 Calendar as ‘Ice Age 6’ Grabs Date
The 'Star Wars' film was originally set to hit theaters in December 2026.
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AFI Fest to Open With World Premiere of ‘Music by John Williams’ Documentary
The 38th AFI Fest kicks off Oct. 23 and runs through Oct. 27 at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatres.
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Kathleen Kennedy Says “A lot of Women” Who Step Into Male-Dominated ‘Star Wars’ World “Struggle”
The Lucasfilm boss also opened up about her unwavering support for Leslye Headland's upcoming series, 'The Acolyte.'
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Kathleen Kennedy to Receive a Top Producing Award at Austin Film Festival
The Lucasfilm president will receive the Polly Platt Award for producing during the 2024 AFF.
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