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Rinzler, who worked on Lucasfilm’s making of books, has expressed dissatisfaction with how Disney and Kathleen Kennedy have managed the franchise. While bound by non-disparagement clauses, he hints that Lucasfilm pre-Disney was a very different environment. His recent livestream suggests frustration that he cannot speak openly about the internal workings, but insiders believe more disclosures could come in time.
A Cautious Future
While all these rumors and insider whispers remain speculative, the pattern suggests that Disney might be willing to consider drastic measures to salvage or reset the franchise. Whether they will activate the rumored "kill switch" or pursue a different timeline is unknown, but the franchise appears to be in a state of flux, with old and new elements clashing.