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As some have put it, Kennedy has “effectively tossed the Star Wars film franchise into a Death Star trash compactor.” The state of Star Wars under her leadership has prompted many fans—who remember the original films fondly—to check out, often refraining from revisiting the classic movies for the fear they instill about how far the franchise has fallen.
The Current State of Affairs
Amid this backdrop of dissatisfaction, prominent entertainment industry analyst Matt Bellany recently reported that Kathleen Kennedy has informed Disney of her intention to exit Lucasfilm by the end of the year. Although many have seen similar rumors in the past, Bellany's reputation and connections give this speculation a greater sense of legitimacy.