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Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy To Step Down: How Move Could Impact Star Wars Franchise, Disney Stock
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 3:08pm | 717Longtime movie producer Kathleen Kennedy is planning to step down as head of Lucasfilm after 13 years, a move that could dramatically alter the future of the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: Kennedy's role at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and Lucasfilm has received a mixed reaction for Star...
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Disney Cancels Star Wars Show: The Force Wasn't Strong With Viewership, Fan Ratings
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 2:28pm | 899Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has cancelled a Star Wars original series in a potential puzzling move for a franchise that has spawned countless hits over the decades. What Happened: Since acquiring Star Wars parent Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney has utilized the franchise to launch new...
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Elon Musk Slams Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy: 'More Deadly Than The Death Star'
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 5:01am | 618In a recent social media outburst, Elon Musk over the weekend criticized Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy‘s management of the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: Musk expressed his discontent with Kennedy’s leadership of Lucasfilm on his social media platform X. He referred to the...
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Benzinga Buzz: Which Streamer Is The G.O.A.T.? Also, Nintendo Drama, Star Wars, Tyson And More.
Sunday, April 16, 2023 - 12:03pm | 1015Each week, Benzinga compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. "Woooooooo!" Pro-wrestling legend Ric Flair and boxing legend Mike Tyson broke some news at this year's...