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Under Kennedy's leadership, she made choices that bewildered fans and industry insiders alike. Critics have pointed to her decision-making process, which at times seemed to prioritize the latest Hollywood trends over the established lore and beloved elements of the Star Wars universe. The eagerness to scrap the Expanded Universe, which fans had cherished for decades, in favor of new and untested storylines, plays into a broader narrative about the perceived decline of the franchise.