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Gina Carano: Zoom Call With Favreau & Filoni Was a 'Touch Base' Moment, Not a Return Confirmation
entertainment27 days ago

Gina Carano: Zoom Call With Favreau & Filoni Was a 'Touch Base' Moment, Not a Return Confirmation

Gina Carano said her Zoom conversation with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni and The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau was a 'touch base' check‑in focused on mending relations after her firing, with no confirmation about returning as Cara Dune. She praised Favreau and Filoni, hopes the Star Wars fandom can move past the controversy, and noted interest in upcoming Mandalorian projects and a Grogu movie.

via SuperHeroHype|
#cara-dune#dave-filoni#entertainment
Carano reconnects with Mandalorian creators, touts peace and future collaborations
entertainment27 days ago

Carano reconnects with Mandalorian creators, touts peace and future collaborations

Gina Carano says she recently had an important January Zoom conversation with Mandalorian creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni to mend fences after her 2021 firing; Disney/Lucasfilm settled her lawsuit last year, and she emphasizes Favreau and Filoni were never the villains. She hasn’t spoken to Pedro Pascal since 2024 but remains hopeful for future collaborations and a peaceful fandom, as she gears up for an MMA return against Ronda Rousey and the Mandalorian-related projects Favreau and Pascal are involved in.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
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Lucasfilm's Turbulent Kennedy Era Closes as Filoni and Brennan Prepare New Era
entertainment4 months ago

Lucasfilm's Turbulent Kennedy Era Closes as Filoni and Brennan Prepare New Era

Kathleen Kennedy’s tenure at Lucasfilm delivers a roller-coaster legacy: blockbuster hits and beloved films alongside costly misfires, talent upheavals, and multiple projects stuck in development. As she exits, Dave Filoni and Lywen Brennan are set to steer the studio into a new era, aiming to translate a complex legacy into more coherent, sustainable Star Wars storytelling.

via TheWrap|
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Star Wars Enters a New Era Under Filoni and Brennan
entertainment4 months ago

Star Wars Enters a New Era Under Filoni and Brennan

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm president, with Dave Filoni handling creative matters and Lynwen Brennan overseeing business, signaling a shift in Star Wars’ direction. The studio is moving ahead with May 2026’s The Mandalorian/Grogu film and May 2027’s Starfighter, while several other announced projects remain uncertain or on hold, as Lucasfilm aims to deliver bold, theatrical Star Wars experiences and re-energize the franchise.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Star Wars reshapes leadership as Kennedy exits Lucasfilm, Filoni takes the helm
entertainment4 months ago

Star Wars reshapes leadership as Kennedy exits Lucasfilm, Filoni takes the helm

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 13 years at Lucasfilm, with Dave Filoni set to become president and chief creative officer (co-led by Lynwen Brennan) and report to Disney’s Alan Bergman. The move caps a tenure that yielded streaming hits like The Mandalorian and Andor and the film Rogue One while facing fan frustration over some big-screen projects, and signals Disney's plan to push Star Wars forward with upcoming projects such as Star Wars: Starfighter.

via NBC News|
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Kathleen Kennedy exits Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni takes helm for Star Wars reboot era
entertainment4 months ago

Kathleen Kennedy exits Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni takes helm for Star Wars reboot era

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years as Lucasfilm president; Dave Filoni will become president and chief creative officer, with Kennedy remaining as a producer on upcoming Star Wars films and TV. Kennedy steered the franchise’s reboot era, overseeing The Force Awakens and shows like The Mandalorian, while Solo: A Star Wars Story underperformed; Filoni’s promotion signals a continued push to expand Star Wars storytelling across movies and Disney+ series.

via BBC|
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Lucasfilm Appoints Filoni as President, Brennan as Co-President as Kennedy Steps Down
business4 months ago

Lucasfilm Appoints Filoni as President, Brennan as Co-President as Kennedy Steps Down

Lucasfilm today announced Kathleen Kennedy will step down after 14 years to return to producing, with Dave Filoni named President and Chief Creative Officer and Lynwen Brennan named Co-President. The leadership shuffle aims to guide the studio’s next era as Filoni leads creative direction and Brennan oversees operations; Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman praised Kennedy’s legacy and expressed confidence in the new team. Filoni, known for The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, and Brennan, former head of ILM and Lucasfilm Business, will helm Lucasfilm’s creative and strategic path going forward.

via StarWars.com|
#business#dave-filoni#kathleen-kennedy
Filoni Now Steering Lucasfilm as Kennedy Steps Down
entertainment4 months ago

Filoni Now Steering Lucasfilm as Kennedy Steps Down

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm president after 14 years, with Dave Filoni promoted to president and chief creative officer to lead the studio’s creative direction and Lynwen Brennan as co-president handling business. Kennedy will still produce two upcoming Lucasfilm projects—the Mandalorian/Grogu project due May 22 and 2027’s Star Wars: Starfighter—and will pursue other ventures. The leadership shift signals a new era for Star Wars, leveraging Filoni’s deep franchise knowledge and Brennan’s executive experience to accelerate development.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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"Ahsoka Season 2: Unveiling The Future Through Concept Art and Teasers"
entertainment2 years ago

"Ahsoka Season 2: Unveiling The Future Through Concept Art and Teasers"

A new piece of concept art for Ahsoka Season 2 has sparked theories and predictions about the next chapter of the Disney+ Star Wars series, with fans speculating that Ahsoka and Sabine will follow the trail of the Force-wielding mercenary Baylan Skoll. The art has triggered discussions about the character's future and potential recasting, as well as hopes for the involvement of other characters such as Anakin Skywalker and Thrawn. Disney recently confirmed the development of Ahsoka Season 2 alongside the surprise announcement of Jon Favreau's upcoming Star Wars movie.

via IGN|
#ahsoka#concept-art#dave-filoni
"Ahsoka Season 2 Teaser: Dave Filoni's Sketch Revealed"
entertainment2 years ago

"Ahsoka Season 2 Teaser: Dave Filoni's Sketch Revealed"

Dave Filoni is developing a second season of Ahsoka, confirmed with a sketch posted by official Star Wars social media accounts. The sketch hints at Ahsoka and Sabine's involvement in tracking a mysterious master plan, potentially delving into deep mythological storytelling. The season's timeline is uncertain but could potentially join the Star Wars live-action queue after Skeleton Crew and The Acolyte.

via Gizmodo|
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"Ahsoka Season 2: New Concept Art and Sketch Teases Revealed"
entertainment2 years ago

"Ahsoka Season 2: New Concept Art and Sketch Teases Revealed"

The first concept art for Ahsoka Season 2 has been revealed, featuring Ahsoka and Sabine Wren on the planet Peridea. The series, written and executive produced by Dave Filoni, stars Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka and Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, and is set in the same timeline as The Mandalorian, following Ahsoka's quest across the galaxy after the fall of the Empire.

via ComingSoon.net|
#ahsoka#concept-art#dave-filoni
"Ahsoka Season 2 Confirmed: What Fans Need to Know"
entertainment2 years ago

"Ahsoka Season 2 Confirmed: What Fans Need to Know"

"Ahsoka" Season 2 is in development with creator Dave Filoni, as confirmed by Lucasfilm. The new "Star Wars" film "The Mandalorian & Grogu," directed by Jon Favreau, was also announced. The series, which stars Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, features characters from the animated "Star Wars Rebels" TV series and marks the first live-action appearances of Sabine, Hera, Thrawn, and Ezra. Dave Filoni, known for his work on "The Mandalorian" and "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," is also directing a feature film expected to conclude the TV series' storylines.

via Variety|
#ahsoka#dave-filoni#entertainment