LucasFilm Has Reportedly Fired Its Controversial President???

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Rumors have been swirling around the internet suggesting that Lucasfilm fired Kathleen Kennedy, the president of LucasFilms. As a prominent figure in the film industry, Kennedy’s leadership has shaped the direction of several beloved film franchises, resulting in both critical acclaim and disappointment from fans. It’s no secret that many Star Wars supporters have wanted her gone for a while, and after LucasFilm’s latest Indiana Jones flopped, rumors are coming out that Kennedy might indeed be getting axed.

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 07: Kathleen Kennedy attends the studio panel at Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London at ExCel on April 07, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney)

Kathleen Kennedy became the president of Lucasfilm in 2012 after being selected by George Lucas following the studio’s acquisition by Disney. Since then, she has overseen the production of several Star Wars films. Despite many of these films garnering immense commercial success, Kennedy has never won over the Star Wars franchise fanbase.

Despite having an impressive roster of producing credits under her belt, fans still felt that she was the wrong pick for President of LucasFilm. Some go as far as to claim that her creative vision has destroyed the Star Wars franchise altogether. Now, rumors are swirling that Kennedy has been fired after the less-than-spectacular release of the new movie Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, starring Harrison Ford.

Reports that Kennedy had been locked out of her LucasFilm business email went viral this weekend. Immediately, “Kathleen Kennedy fired” began trending on Twitter as fans rejoiced about the removal of the Disney exec.

The truth is that none of these rumors have a ton of validity. Back in 2021, Kennedy’s contract was renewed for an additional three years, showing that LucasFilm still saw her in a good light. However, it is strange that no official source has been able to shut down these rumors yet.

For now, the rumor that LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy has been fired is just that- a rumor. Nevertheless, the support of her removal from fans should be enough to let the company know that fans are really not seeing her creative vision. In the days to follow, fans will be eagerly waiting to hear the latest news on if this claim is debunked or if there is actually some substance to this gossip.

Dying Child’s Doctor Races To Reach Lucasfilm For Last Wish

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Via DisDining.com

Late on the night of May 20th, dermatologist Roxanna Daneshjou, took to Twitter to fight for a dying child’s last wish. According to her original tweet, Daneshjou asks Twitter to work its magic in connecting her pediatric oncologist friend with Disney.

Apparently, a pediatric patient has been “fighting cancer for years and is at the end of their battle.” The child’s last wish is to see the Disney+ Star Wars series Ashoka, which has yet to premiere on the streaming platform. Daneshjou tagged actor Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker of the original Star Wars franchise, and Rosario Dawson, the star of the upcoming Ashoka series.

Twitter was quick to reply and get the hive mind thinking. Many immediately suggested that the oncologist reach out to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which is known for granting children with critical illnesses their wishes, and has an extensive history of making Disney-related dreams come true.

Daneshjou mentioned that the child has been fighting cancer for the past ten years and was lucky enough to already have a wish granted by the Make-A-Wish foundation. She noted, however, that sometimes Make-A-Wish will grant another wish in situations like these, where the end of life is imminent.

Twitter, please do your thing. A pediatric oncologist has asked for help connecting with Disney. A pediatric patient who has been fighting cancer for years and is at the end of their battle. Their one wish is to see the new Ahsoka series. @MarkHamill @rosariodawson

Daneshjou shared that the attending oncologist is trying to get the pediatric patient an advanced screening, as the child will not make it to the August release date. The social media outpouring was wholesome. People immediately reached out to their Disney and Lucasfilm contacts, and others offered suggestions and ideas for a GoFundMe page that might help.

One user on the thread even offered hope that Danesdhjou’s search efforts would be fruitful. Apparently, having gone through a similar situation, one doctor shared that they were able to reach out to Disney and get a DVD copy of Toy Story 4 (2019) before it was released in theaters. A Disney rep drove to the hospital to hand-deliver the DVD!

Slightly similar situation a few years ago. Our marketing department contacted Disney and a rep drove up to our hospital with a DVD version of Toy Story 4 (pre release) for my patient to watch.— Faisal Razzaqi ☮️ (@TheDrRazz) May 21, 2023

Luckily, a lead animator at Lucasfilm, Shawn Kelly saw the thread and reached out. Daneshjou updated everyone two days after her original post that Kelly had helped connect her with someone higher up at Lucasfilm. They were hoping for the best.

Roxana Daneshjou’s Twitter has yet to offer a resolution or answer if the child was able to get an advanced screening or not. We hope for another update soon, or at least that the child’s wish may have already been granted.

New Episode of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” to Explore Technology Used for Return of Luke Skywalker

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Via wdwnt.com

An upcoming episode of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” on Disney+ will explore the technology used to bring young Luke Skywalker back to screens. Read more below and watch the special episode on August 25.


In last year’s Season 2 finale of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian,” the appearance of a young Luke Skywalker was one of the biggest reveals and best-kept secrets of the acclaimed show thus far. Reactions to the episode were emotionally charged for many, deeply resonating with generations of fans who were elated to see the Jedi Master in his post-Return of the Jedi prime. The story of the cutting-edge technology used to bring Luke back is the subject of a special extra episode of “Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian,” debuting August 25 on Disney+.

“Making of the Season 2 Finale” is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this celebrated chapter of “The Mandalorian,” with a focus on the technology used for recreating Luke Skywalker. It delves into the collaborative process, including working with Mark Hamill, to create an authentic and fitting recreation, and explores the immense pressure and responsibility the filmmakers had in bringing back one of the most important characters in film history. 

The Television Academy recognized the second season of “The Mandalorian” earlier today with 24 Emmy award nominations, including Best Drama Series.

“Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian – Making of the Season 2 Finale” will premiere on August 25 exclusively on Disney+. 

Walt Disney Company Picks Up 102 Daytime Emmy Nominations

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Kudos to the Walt Disney Company! They have received 102 daytime Emmy nominations which is no small feat. The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards has nominated the Walt Disney Company across many platforms from talk shows like The View, to cable networks like Disney Junior, and ABC’s daytime drama General Hospital. Check out all the details and nominations below as shared by The Walt Disney Company. Catch the award show in a two-hour special airing on Friday, June 26.

The Walt Disney Company’s networks and brands combined to earn a total of 102 nominations for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. ABC’s daytime drama General Hospital received 23 nods, the most received by any program this year, and overall the network has 38 nominations in all. The View was the most-nominated talk show this year with eight nominations. Now in its 23rd season, The View received the most nominations since its eleventh season.

Among cable networks, Disney Junior was the most-nominated cable network, with 25 nominations, including seven for the animated preschool series Elena of Avalor; followed by Disney Channel, with 23 nominations, including seven for Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure.

The streaming service Hulu received seven Daytime Emmy Award nominations, including six for the series Light as a Feather.

Additionally, syndicated series Live with Kelly and Ryan and Tamron Hall also earned multiple nods.

National Geographic earned a nomination in the Outstanding Special Class—Short Form Daytime Program category for Rewind Nature.

The awards will be presented in a two-hour special airing Friday, June 26. Awards will be presented in leading categories during the telecast, with recipients and other special guests appearing from their homes. Visit TheEmmys.tv for additional details.

Here is the complete list of nominees from across The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of brands:

WALT DISNEY TELEVISION

ABC

General Hospital (23 nominations)

  • Outstanding Drama Series
  • Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Finola Hughes
  • Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Maura West
  • Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Steve Burton
  • Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Jon Lindstrom
  • Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Tamara Braun
  • Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Rebecca Budig
  • Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: James Patrick Stuart
  • Outstanding Young Performer in a Drama Series: Katelyn MacMullen
  • Outstanding Young Performer in a Drama Series: Eden McCoy
  • Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series: Michael E. Knight
  • Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Original Song: “North Star”
  • Outstanding Casting for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
  • Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama or Digital Series
  • Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
  • Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
  • Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
  • Outstanding Hair Styling for a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series

The View (8 nominations)

  • Outstanding Informative Talk Show
  • Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, Abby Huntsman & Ana Navarro
  • Outstanding Lighting Direction
  • Outstanding Technical Team
  • Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing
  • Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design
  • Outstanding Hair Styling
  • Outstanding Makeup

GMA3 Strahan, Sara & Keke (3 nominations)

  • Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
  • Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: Michael Strahan, Sara Haines & Keke Palmer
  • Outstanding Directing for a Talk, Entertainment News or Morning Program

Good Morning America (2 nominations)

  • Outstanding Morning Show
  • Outstanding Directing for a Talk, Entertainment News or Morning Program

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

  • Outstanding Technical Team

Disney Team of Heroes (ABC)

  • Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement—Brand Image Campaign—Network or Program

DISNEY JUNIOR

Elena of Avalor (7 nominations)

  • Outstanding Writing Team for a Preschool Animated Program
  • Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program
  • Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
  • Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “Never Leave”
  • Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program

The Rocketeer (5 nominations)

  • Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Maurice LaMarche—The Rocketeer
  • Outstanding Writing Team for a Preschool Animated Program
  • Outstanding Main Title for an Animated Program
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program

Muppet Babies (3 nominations)

  • Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Eric Bauza
  • Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Matt Danner
  • Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program

Puppy Dog Pals (3 nominations)

  • Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Kevin Michael Richardson
  • Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program

Vampirina (2 nominations)

  • Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Series
  • Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “The Vamp Opera”

Doc McStuffins

  • Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Series

Elena of Avalor: The Magic Within

  • Outstanding Special Class Animated Program

The Lion Guard

  • Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “As You Move Forward”

Muppet Babies: Play Date

  • Outstanding Short Format Children’s Program

T.O.T.S.

  • Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Christian Simon

DISNEY CHANNEL

Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (7 nominations)

  • Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program
  • Outstanding Directing for an Animated Program
  • Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
  • Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “Waiting in the Wings”
  • Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
  • Outstanding Main Title for an Animated Program
  • Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program

DuckTales (4 nominations)

  • Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: Paget Brewster
  • Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program
  • Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for an Animated Program

Big City Greens (3 nominations)

  • Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: Marieve Herington
  • Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: Chris Houghton
  • Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program

Big Hero 6 The Series (2 nominations)

  • Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program
  • Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “Gonna Go Good”

Disney Mickey Mouse (2 nominations)

  • Outstanding Directing for an Animated Program
  • Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program

Big City Greens: Green Christmas

  • Outstanding Special Class Animated Program

BUNK’D

  • Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series

Milo Murphy’s Law

  • Outstanding Special Class Animated Program

Pup Academy

  • Outstanding Directing for a Children’s or Young Adult Program

Shook

  • Outstanding Young Adult Program: Shook

SYNDICATION

Live with Kelly and Ryan (4 nominations)

  • Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
  • Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: Kelly Ripa & Ryan Seacrest
  • Outstanding Directing for a Talk, Entertainment News or Morning Program
  • Outstanding Hair Styling

Tamron Hall (3 nominations)

  • Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host: Tamron Hall
  • Outstanding Costume Design/Styling
  • Outstanding Makeup

HULU

Light as a Feather (6 nominations)

  • Outstanding Young Adult Program
  • Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program
  • Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program: Liana Liberato
  • Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program: Jordan Rodrigues
  • Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program: Brianne Tju
  • Outstanding Directing for a Children’s or Young Adult Program

Holly Hobbie

  • Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series

LUCASFILM

The Star Wars Show

  • Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement—Topical

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Rewind Nature

  • Outstanding Special Class—Short Form Daytime Program