Blogger’s sources Doomcock continue to share information about the situation in the studio Lucasfilm… A new portion of rumors is dedicated to the upcoming personnel reshuffle. Again, we warn you that what is written below should be treated with caution.
Lucas ultimatum
According to the latest data, management Disney nevertheless agreed the resignation of the head of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy… Prior to that, it was reported that she stopped appearing at meetings, and the studio staff now only see her representative.
According to insiders, Kennedy’s departure will be announced in the near future, but it is not known how the process will be arranged (they will be fired this year or allowed to work in the status of a wedding general until 2023, when the contract expires). At the same time, there is a crazy rumor that she will go under the wing. Bad Robot Productions J.J. Abrams, however, there is no additional confirmation of this, and earlier sources reported about Kennedy’s plans to create his own company.
Insiders also claim that they are offering to lead Lucasfilm during the transition period. George Lucas. The initiative comes from Disney investors, who started dancing around the director (owns 2.2% of the company) a couple of months ago, but he stubbornly evaded answering and changed the topic of conversation. So three weeks ago Lucas was asked directly what it takes to get him back to work on the franchise. “star Wars“. In response, he expressed his readiness to take office only if four conditions are met, and they are not subject to discussion:
- Lucas will direct his trilogy for Disney;
- Lucas has complete creative control;
- Kennedy must go;
- Disney is committed to never touching the original Star Wars trilogy (altering, rewriting, remaking, etc.).
Disney’s reaction to George Lucas’ ultimatum was unusual. They asked the director when he is ready to take over as head of Lucasfilm. The information is confirmed by two independent sources, however, some details in their presentation differed.
But the question remains about the role Jonah Favreau, who was expected to be the head of Lucasfilm in conjunction with the head of animation projects Dave Filoni… There have also been many rumors about this, but the combination looms as Lucas will head Lucasfilm and Favreau will be in charge of producing original content in the Star Wars universe for streaming. Disney +… This is strange, because the portal LRM Online claimed that Filoni would oversee projects for the streaming platform.
In addition, the new management of Lucasfilm will include a third person who will be entrusted with overseeing the production of films. His name has not yet been revealed, but all new projects will be coordinated by Lucas, who faces a difficult task: to open a new chapter in the history of the Star Wars universe.
Suspicious activity
Doomcock itself points to a strange sequence of leaks over the past few weeks. Sources initially said that Kathleen Kennedy’s contract would not be renewed. Then the official announcement of the transfer took place Star Wars Celebration immediately in 2023 (no intelligible explanations were provided), and insiders claimed that at the event, Favreau would be presented as the new head of the studio.
After that, it was reported that several influential people from Disney got acquainted with the version of the film prepared by George Lucas “Skywalker. Sunrise”, about the existence of which they did not even know for a long time, after which they flew into a rage. Further, insiders told about the complete freeze of all Kennedy’s projects, after which she was ordered to report on the work done to the auditors from Disney.
On July 3, a senior management meeting was held, at which an important decision was made, the details of which were not disclosed. And only after that there were rumors about the return of Lucas and the final departure of Kennedy.
The disposition is as follows: Disney is extremely unhappy with the state of the franchise under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy, so it was decided not to renew the contract with the top manager, which expires in 2023. However, then investors and influential people got acquainted with the rejected version of the ninth episode and realized how much money Mickey Mouse lost due to the incompetence of Kennedy’s team, which Lucas cut… Therefore, the decision was made to force the restructuring at Lucasfilm and return Lucas.
Panic at Disney
The above is heavenly manna for fans, which gives rise to fair suspicions about the veracity of the leaks. However, you also need to keep in mind the modern world environment. In the United States, China, India and a number of other countries in recent weeks, an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 is again recorded, forcing local authorities to again impose restrictions on business operations. And the film industry is again becoming the main outsider.
The decision was already announced this week Warner Bros. postpone the premiere of the film Christopher Nolan “Argument“for an indefinite period. Some insiders claim that now the release will take place in the last days of August, others – that it should be expected now only in 2023. At the same time, Nolan himself wants to support the theater networks, which are now in a panic.
The second major premiere of August was to be the film “Mulan“, but given the postponement of the” Argument “, the release of the Disney studio project this summer looks unlikely. Do not forget that the target audience was selected residents of China, where additional precautions are now being introduced, resulting in the re-closure of crowded places, including Disneyland in Hong Kong. This is superimposed on an unhealthy atmosphere on the world stage, because with the approach of the presidential elections in the United States, the anti-Chinese rhetoric of American politicians will only get tougher.
Yes, Disney opened a park in Florida last week, and the studio’s management has already been mixed with mud as the state is seeing an explosive increase in the number of infections. Insiders also report that in the current environment, the studio looms a very real bankruptcy, which makes investors panic.
In such an atmosphere, the company needs to proceed with extreme caution, as losses and debt burdens only grow. Therefore, Disney executives went into internal auditing and profitability. The conglomerate is doing the same AT&Tcontrolling WarnerMedia… We must thank him for the fact that Zach Snyder working on his own version again “Justice League“.
Lucasfilm is the worst under the wing of Mickey Mouse. With time (which is money equivalent) running out, Disney’s senior management is not prepared to wait until 2023. He needs positive changes now.
Does Lucas need it?
However, Doomcock also cites statements from another source who claims that he is closely acquainted with George Lucas. An insider claims that the director is now happy with his life. Yes, Lucas doesn’t like the way Kathleen Kennedy and Disney have treated his legacy. However, he does not sleep badly at night because of this.
The director would like the mistakes to be corrected, but it is not a fact that he is ready to take on so much responsibility. Lucas can act as a consultant, prepare new scripts, but he is not ready to be personally involved in Lucasfilm affairs. The source is also skeptical about rumors of an ultimatum from the director.
In such conditions, fans have to wait for further news and leaks, from which it is already possible to create a good series.
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