Star Wars - State of Universe

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Kathleen Kennedy's leadership change at Lucasfilm and reflects on 40 years of Star Wars.

Hail Hoomans, Kathleen Kennedy has "stepped down" but just like Palpatine, she clings to power beyond sight and will continue to pull the strings on Lucasfilm. So this feels less like a change in direction, and more of a handing off of a baton. Join me as I try to wade through 40 years of Star Wars love and hate as I process this (not) change in leadership. -Jacques

People in this episode

Host: Jacques

Topics covered

• Star Wars
• leadership change
• Lucasfilm
• Kathleen Kennedy
• film industry
• pop culture
• franchise history

Keywords

• Star Wars
• Kathleen Kennedy
• Lucasfilm
• leadership
• Palpatine
• film history
• franchise

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lucasfilm

Books & works: Star Wars

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