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At the heart of this controversy is Dave Filoni, a central figure within Lucasfilm whose influence has grown exponentially over the past few years. Filoni, who began as a creative talent on The Clone Wars and Rebels, now holds the titles of Chief Creative Officer and Executive Producer, giving him substantial control over Star Wars storytelling. Many fans and insiders see this as problematic, pointing out that under his watch, the franchise has become increasingly inconsistent and divisive.