Kathleen Kennedy: The Real Star Killer

Its no secret that in the last few years Kathleen Kennedy has become synonymous with frustration. Star Wars under her command has taken a serious nose dive and in this video we'll examine just how Kennedy got to the position that she has and why her presidency at Lucasfilm has been so bad for Star Wars.

[@dr.medieval1131]

"Now I am become death. The destroyer of franchises." Kathleen Kennedy

[@chasehedges6775]

*Oppenheimer’s ghost looks on in despair*

[@BrandonScott-mi5pz]

EXCELLENT WORK. NERDWORD SKIP KATHLEEN KENNEDY,

[@illustrious1]

😅😅😅

[@davidjacobs8558]

"Herostratic Fame"

[@TheDCbiz]

That's Lucas. Why do you think lucasfilm was sold?

[@buryitdeep]

She absolutely hates male heroes and men.

[@Siile_]

Of course, an old jaded woman probably stuck in a marriage that's been unhappy for countless years, and who owes her entire career to male geniuses

[@crazyralph6386]

Yep

[@rakeshmalik5385]

Apparently, she also hates profit, since the female characters she's pushing on audiences are despicable.

[@rickbase833]

When you have an Oscar winning director named Spielberg describing KK as the Coffee Bringer.......you have all you need to know.

[@luiznogueira1579]

And according to him, she pretty much sucked at that, too.

[@amharbinger]

Either she has serious dirt on people or no one wants to take the job. Since taking over it is insane how Kathleen failed this profoundly and was still given an avenue to continue.

[@wolfbane7497]

Nobody wants the job that's why she still there

[@chasehedges6775]

EXACTLY! It’s baffling.

[@scotthallgv]

Its probably much more benign than that. Lucas probably had a clause put in the contract with Disney that they had to keep her onboard for a certain number of years as a favor to Kennedy. Its never anything as fantastical as people having dirt on someone else. Its like Bobby Kotick and Activision where he had a contract that he couldnt be removed unless he wanted to leave and its probably something like that.

[@wolfbane7497]

@@amharbinger maybe nobody wants the job

[@gameoverinsertcointocontin8102]

@@scotthallgv I disagree, she teamed up with Headland who probably has enough dirt on people to send a good chunk of Hollywood behind bars. KK might have some serious stuff about Spielberg and Lucas herself and together they are now sort of untouchable.

[@mphoramathe1801]

Lucas films didn't just decrease Finns size in the Chinese posters. They turned him into a joke character, reinforcing the racist trope of the token black clown character. And then had the audacity to call the fans, who don't like their poorly thought out and badly written garbage, racist

[@crazyralph6386]

Yep, with his character yelling “Rey!!!” over a dozen times, to help him out of a jam 😂

[@TheDCbiz]

Because some fans instead of giving actual criticism were just saying racist comments. If you don't want to be called a racist maybe don't say racist comments?

[@Thefuture30005]

@@TheDCbiz sweetheart! None of that has ever been substantiated. What’s most likely is they cherry picked select tweets and grouped the entire fandom around it. They’ve ran with this by casting minorities to the paint the fandom as toxic and shield themselves from criticism. The acolyte- they tried saying Lee Jung Jae is receiving racist feedback and there’s been literally no proof. Furthermore, when you become a public figure, you’re going to receive hate for one reason or another. Honestly this whole “justice for Lucasfilm” campaign you’re on, just makes you look pathetic. I recommend channels such as beyond the trailer, reel rejects, outlaw nation, etc. otherwise, you’re wasting your time. I would also recommend you drop the whole “oh I enjoy it it’s a good movie” defense because your enjoyment is meaningless and says nothing about the movies themselves.

[@HeyItsRicki85]

Q: How do you you create a multimillion dollar franchise? A: Give Kathy Kennedy a multibillion dollar franchise.

[@crazyralph6386]

😂

[@SeriousRodger]

Even Spielberg himself said she had no skills...and her marrying Frank Marshall helped her keep her position. Absolute talent vacuum.

[@Siile_]

Whether he tried to or not, sucks that he couldn't dissuade George Lucas from picking her as head of Lucasfilm...

[@TheDCbiz]

When did speilberg say this

[@WritingArcadia]

The Last Crusade should have been the last Indiana Jones movie.

[@crazyralph6386]

Agreed. It had the perfect ending, and did not need a sequel, much like the Prequels.

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯

[@chasehedges6775]

@@crazyralph6386Revenge Of The Sith is good tho

[@Launchpad05]

There are only THREE 'Indiana Jones' movies. #Nerdrotic

[@crazyralph6386]

@@chasehedges6775 As a stand alone, it’s great.

[@OsloTime]

I can't believe we're here because of her "organizational skills". 🙄 Great video! This witch can't retire soon enough.

[@TheDCbiz]

Wdym it's an important skill for a film producer

[@OsloTime]

@@TheDCbiz it absolutely is! I was more so joking that her organizational skills aren't enough to be the reason for her promotions. I think she is wrong for the job just like Rian Johnson and J.J. Abrams were wrong for the jobs, too. I'm sick of people directing movies for IP they hate or have zero interest in and just want to make their own. Kathleen clearly didn't even care about the SW lore and history, as explained in this video.

[@TheDCbiz]

@@OsloTime It's not just her organizational skills. This video is very misleading imo. I agree Lucasfilm has been mismanaged and Kathleen is the wrong person for the job. I agree JJ and Rian were wrong for their jobs imo of being writers. Imo there is no problem with their directing just their writing. Imo I like their directing. Kathleen ON PAPER has done a good job. She hasn't done a GREAT job but good. In baseball terms she has a double not a home run. Yes the Skywalker saga kept declining in $ but each made a Billie. So on paper she did good, just not great except for the exception of force awakens. She has kept the star wars shows meeting their deadlines for Disney Plus and for the live action shows they still have among the highest viewership on Disney Plus besides the marvel shows. Sure quality wise us fans think the shows are terrible but as a producer her job is to make sure they meet their deadline, not quality. Quality is the job of the directors and writers and actors etc. Kathleens job as president of lucasfilm tho is to hire quality directors, writers, etc. imo she has failed at that part of the job. Kathleens job is not to know the lore, neither did George. He hired people whose job was to know the lore. He had a whole department of lore keepers who sorted out what was and wasn't canon.

[@OsloTime]

@@TheDCbiz I agree with you on all your points!

[@brendan722002]

Part of me suspects this was her revenge on George Lucas. For unknown reasons.

[@crazyralph6386]

She was probably a golden shower goddess back in the day, and wants retribution for being peed on? 😂

[@quietrobot3683]

KK never should have gotten the big credit for the great movies she is associated with. According to some sources, crew members would call Frank Marshall to get whatever they needed. He would have it there that afternoon. Since she was married to him, she got the praise. As for SW, she's taken an established franchise and changed it to make it her own. She even demands credit as the creator behind the new mess, and fails to see anything wrong with it. Bob Igor will keep her there in that position, because it wouldn't be politically prudent to bring down a woman with that much power. It doesn't matter how much they both lose for Disney, they will have to die or retire to get somebody different.

[@CaptainReedo40]

Executive Producer is a functionary, administrative credit at best, usually given to studio executives who worked on the project in some tangential way, or to civilians who came up with the budget for an expensive independent film. It really has little to do with what most people think of when they think of a film “producer.”

[@TheNightman.]

@@CaptainReedo40 She is the biggest reason behind the failures of Lucasfilm, don't simp for her here boy

[@TheDCbiz]

She has the job because on paper she's still doing a good job. The Skywalker saga made a Billie each. She has had Disney plus star wars shows meet deadlines to deliver content for Disney. Yes star cruiser and Galaxy's edge have not been great but they've been okay. Her only true flop on paper is solo. She needs a definite flop in a row so at least 2 for Disney to fire her. Disney cares more about $ than her being a woman

[@TheDCbiz]

​@@TheNightman.But she isn't. The failure of lucasfilm is it's a dead studio zombie crawling. Star wars ended in 1983. Indiana Jones ended in 1989. Even Lucas failed to reach levels of prior success. The prequels and crystal skull proved this.

[@rakeshmalik5385]

Producers always get far more credit than they deserve for the quality of a film -- they are professional bean counters, and nothing more. There are a LOT of misunderstandings about how film works for those outside of film, and producers having something to do with whether or not the movie is good is one of them. The producers pay the bills. That's it.

[@Uncle_Neil]

Even towards the end of the original trilogy the marketing/merch fiends had their hooks into Star Wars. There was no way the franchise was going to become anything other than the bilge it now is. I do not even remember the last movie I paid to go see. Being an old white guy means I am hated by Hollywood. They never miss a chance to degrade men, everywhere, always. That has been going on for quite some time and KK just weaponized the degradation to make a buck. Everything runs it's course and so will the current insanity. People like Lucas and Spielberg could not even get a pitch meeting now. Sometimes a thing has to die before something better has room to grow. Hollywood is dying, sooner the better.

[@MrSando75]

older white guy here too, could not agree with you more. They hate us, and there must be some 10 - 20 year plan in place to replace us.

[@rakeshmalik5385]

If her idiocy was leading to profit, it would make sense to not fire her... but EVERY movie she's micromanaged lately has lost massive amounts of money, so NOT firing her makes zero sense.

[@mikesmithz]

She must be so embarrassed. Now everyone knows she didn't have any input in those great movies she worked on, she really was just the tea lady. Everything she has touched at Lucasfilm has turned to garbage.

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

Really hope the defenders on twitter that repeat “she produced some of the greatest films of all time!” Finally stop it. Can they tell us if she had any power that really improved Back To The Future, An American Tail and Jurassic Park?

[@mikesmithz]

@Thomasmemoryscentral I'm sure in her mind, she thought she had a lot of creative input. I'm sure in the minds of a lot of people, KK had a huge impact on those movies. Since being put in total creative command at Lucasfilm, we can now see that she had zero creative input in any of the other movies she produced. She was nothing but a glorified gopher, a tea lady. Clearly all the creativity came from Spielberg and Lucas...and since KK took over Lucasfilm, the whole world knows this now as well. It must be deeply embarrassing for KK to stand up at the Disney upper management meetings and explain yet another Lucasfilm failure. Seriously, how do you tank Star Wars? It's almost impossible! Yet KK found a way..

[@guygadbois3010]

My impressions/what I'd add is that 1) I think she's a misandrist, perhaps in part from dealing with men with large egos for so long, but she surrounds herself with women and/or subservient men, and 2) she's a political animal, using internal politics to gain/retain power as that is the likely explanation as to why she hasn't been fired and why she hired Leslye Headland (i.e., to be a lieutenant in her political army), and 3) she is a classic example of the Peter Principle, i.e., someone who has risen to the level of their own incompetence as a creative leader.

[@bluknight99]

Every once in a while, I watch the original Star Wars or Indiana Jones trilogies and while that used to make me happy and fill me with a sense of nostalgia, now I just get sad at what Kennedy and her flying monkeys have done to these franchises.

[@shannonmcelroy8454]

Flying monkeys? That's one of the best zingers you can give to an underling.

[@nyetzdyec3391]

Yes... they subverted your memories. They did it deliberately. That tells you pretty much everything you need to know about Darth KK.

[@TheDCbiz]

​@@nyetzdyec3391like Lucas and his special editions?

[@nyetzdyec3391]

@@TheDCbiz Not really... much, much, much worse.

[@TheDCbiz]

@@nyetzdyec3391 how so?

[@Unwantedbroacast]

So, the whole reason we have Star Trash known as The Acolyte is because she has kinship with Lesyle Headland , as both were former assistants Star Wars fans suffer because two ladies knew how to make a cup of coffee.

[@Bluepenguin28]

nope the rabbit holes go deeper than that

[@TheNightman.]

@@Bluepenguin28 No not really, they were tea girls, incompetent ones at that and they thought they were geniuses who were overlooked by men. Their femnazi autism and pride couldn't handle that, so they've set out to dismantle everything (KK especially) as their petty revenge and show the world "how good they truly are". It hasn't gone their way, they've shown the world their incompetence and hatred

[@Siile_]

@@TheNightman. yup, nothing more dangerous to a franchise than an ambitious untalented person convinced they have exceptional talent

[@raydavison4288]

I am all for DEI, but the KK Star Wars projects are poorly done and seem forced.

[@TheLeatheryman]

DEI in the creative space really stifles the process of telling a sincere story IMO. Not every society is a "melting pot".. not should it be. People have a right to protect their culture.

[@TheChevLss]

Headland is probably the source for Darth KK’s dirt on Iger (and George?). How else she fail for ten years straight and still have a job. Not all firings are public or framed as such to the public.

[@TheDCbiz]

Because on paper she hasn't failed. On paper she's good, not great.

[@All_Good_Things]

Let's not get mixed up here Kathleen Kennedy used to make George Lucas and Steven Spielbergs coffee. She married some dude with connections and somehow managed to con her way into getting credit on movies and eventually lead lucasfilm.

[@robertagren9360]

RAYNE ROBERTS VICE PRESIDENT, FILM DEVELOPMENT Rayne Roberts has been a development executive at Lucasfilm since 2012. She was instrumental in the development and production of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One, The Last Jedi, and Solo. Roberts received her BFA in Photography & Imaging from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. In 2018 she directed her first short film, It’s Snowing Outside. Rayne is currently focused on developing new films for Lucasfilm’s theatrical slate, and is also co-developing the upcoming Leslye Headland-created Star Wars series, The Acolyte for Disney+.

[@PK-MegaLolCaT]

honestly i dont think you need to love starwars to make a good starwars movie. but you DO need to be Honest and good at StoryTelling. we dont have that for the most part.

[@Bluepenguin28]

you don't have to love but you also don't need to hate it. because if you don't like something you can still have a little bit of respect for it but if you hate something you won't show any respect. these people hate star wars and all it represents thats the problem, thats why they didn't change just a 1-2 things they didn't like about the movies, they changed the entire franchise and in a worse way. comic book industry is the same, gaming industry is the same. game developers openly putting posts on reddit how they hate gamers and old games. they are so unhinged even reddit banned their posts. KK and the people she hired are the same. i'm suprised how we even get mandalorian season 1 with Disney in charge, i'll never know.

[@TheNightman.]

@@Bluepenguin28 If you don't love it, it won't go anywhere

[@crazyralph6386]

You need writers with REAL world experience, not some pampered Millennial who has never been outside of their California bubble.

[@maxhill9254]

+1. Fun fact: The third president of Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi, the man that made Nintendo a global game company and great success story, was not passionate about video games, he rarely played any of the games his company made 🙂 Kathleen Kennedy is simply incompetent and I don't understand why she hasn't been fired yet.

[@captainmofongo584]

It's rumored that Steven Knight has written and submitted 4 scripts for the new "REY film" and Kathleen Kennedy keeps submitting corrections and changes to them. Could you imagine anyone telling a talented script writer like Michael Knight they needed to change something in a script? This IP has become a laughing stock because the people in charge no longer care about it.

[@TheDCbiz]

What is Knight's resume?

[@captainmofongo584]

@@TheDCbiz Eastern Promises and creator of the Show Peaky Blinders.

[@TheDCbiz]

@@captainmofongo584 which EPS of peaky blinders or was he the head writer?

[@captainmofongo584]

@@TheDCbiz He's the head writer and creator of the show.

[@TheDCbiz]

@@captainmofongo584 oh okay that's very good. Why is he working on the Rey film? Rey is NOTHING like a peaky blinders character? Why would her film be similar to peaky blinders in any way?

[@mxvega1097]

She's the Devouring Mother of Jungian archetypes. The Evil Stepmother of Disney lore. I wouldn't actually mind if she'd turned Star Wars into a sell-out goldmine and massive business success for the last 10 years, but at the moment there is no serious case that she understands the business, or the art. Both are failing, horribly.

[@suezcontours6653]

No, movies back then were crap too. Don't be absurd. George Lucas's prequels destroyed lives. Hayden Christiansen's career literally got derailed and he just started farming

[@narata1541]

Kathleen Kennedy! I remember her. Didn’t she have a staring role in South Park? 😂

[@benmcreynolds8581]

The Acolyte comes off so cheap & tacky.. It's not just the terrible writing & terrible acting. The whole thing is a complete self centered power trip.. It's horrible set design, horrible world building, horrible camera work. It all makes this show feel so small. Like it's filmed in a single green screen room.. Grasping at awful CGI techniques to try and force any bit of a false reality into this mess of a show. It's so far from Legitimate Star wars movies that it feels as if this whole thing is a big parody.. A very expensive parody.. These people have proven they are only capable of writing narcissistic stories that self insert themselves and their own beliefs into anything they do. Even if they get to make something from a pre-existing beloved story, they cannot help themselves. They seem to be incapable of creating artistic creations that stray away from their own personal perspective, instead of showing they can lean heavily into escapism and pure storytelling.. They have proven time and time again that they are not capable of doing anything even remotely close to that.. (which is weird because that should be one of the most important attributes that a director or a developer or an actor has in order to be successful at their job....?) How is there no one that will fire these people who openly hate the fans, hate the consumers who made their success in the first place.. These people who actively act like aggressive victims while also being a million times richer than anyone else. Yes they are the victims.. Poor them.. How can they afford to exist.. Compared to "The Acolyte" If you go back & watch "X-Men the Animated series" It was so well crafted. The story of the struggles of mutants having to deal with humanity was such a universally relatable storyline. Media back then was not afraid to face difficult topics head on. They found really unique ways to abstractly teach people life lessons. They touched on difficult situations & found intelligent ways to convey certain stories. Even when I was all grown up & rewatched it, it really felt like the story is crafted so well & executed at such a high level that anyone is capable of relating to it in someway or another. It's stuff like that, that we are deeply lacking nowadays. So much so that literal kid's cartoons from the 90's told deeper and more mature stories than most media nowadays. Stuff used to take pride in who can find the most creative ways to convey certain things. Who can give the audience certain feelings without overly explaining it. It used to not matter what kind of character, creature, species they were. What matters is that they found ways to convey artistic depictions of the Human condition. Creative ways that can connect us on a deeper level. This stuff we are seeing across the board when it comes to video games or different kinds of media really seems like we are seeing a horrible outcome of a awful trend where people keep getting positions, who in no way deserve those positions. It doesn't seem these people are hired based off of their talent or skill..? We are seeing very expensive shows, games, movies, with such terrible writing. Awful world design, character development, poor aesthetics. So much right now just feels overall creatively bankrupt and I really hope we all snap the f*ck out of it and get back to making better things. Better games better shows better movies

[@Theoverthinker81]

KK WAS a good producer. She financed films and oversaw production. The directors were given most of the creative power. Nowadays KK wants to rule everything with her vision and agenda. I also think KK is bitter that she didn't have more creative input in the past films such as indy 3 to make it better.

[@mikefreitag574]

It’s truly amazing. She managed to lose billions. Literally. They haven’t made their initial 4 billion back lol. THEN produce more losses consistently at a 200 million production lol

[@Siile_]

It's unfathomable how much money she has lost Disney. If a Star Wars property becomes huge, that's massive amounts of money rolling in through merchandising, so with every failure, they are kissing goodbye to all that potential money. Collectible brands like Sideshow and Hot Toys are now pretty much only focusing on older (and even Legends) characters and completely gave up trying to make money off of Disney Star Wars characters. The Star Wars hotel, which she insisted would have nothing to do with the OT or PT. Now it's closed. Galaxy's Edge, who knows how much more successful the park would have been if it was based around the OT and PT? Hard to predict of course, but still, we can assume way more successful than the current iteration...

[@Thefuture30005]

I remember in 2008 thinking twilight was the downfall of society……

[@mikefreitag574]

I wish I could like this more lol

[@Siile_]

Haha indeed, not even close

[@TheDCbiz]

Twilight isn't even that bad

[@Thefuture30005]

@@TheDCbiz in 2024 it’s not

[@TheDCbiz]

@@Thefuture30005 it was literally never the downfall of society even in 2008

[@timcowell2626]

We used to care about movies. We used to care about film stars. We knew the odd Director. We didn't know anybody else... and frankly didn't care. Now we're told who's making a movie and the characteristics of everybody involved. I know less about my workmates and even family members. Movies used to be something to look forward to going to the cinema to watch, now I can't even be bothered streaming them. I long for the good old days... of (only) five to ten years ago... and beyond.

[@suezcontours6653]

No, movies back then were crap too. Don't be absurd. George Lucas's prequels destroyed lives. Hayden Christiansen's career literally got derailed and he just started farming

[@Thefuture30005]

@@timcowell2626 I miss the early 2000s. Pirates of the Caribbean 1, lord of the rings, Harry Potter, Raimi Spider-Man, X-men movies, Pixar was young and fresh with monsters inc, incredibles, and finding by Nemo! We made funny comedies like anchorman……it was a different time

[@Siile_]

It's unfathomable how much money she has lost Disney. If a Star Wars property becomes huge, that's massive amounts of money rolling in through merchandising, so with every failure, they are kissing goodbye to all that potential money. Collectible brands like Sideshow and Hot Toys are now pretty much only focusing on older (and even Legends) characters and completely gave up trying to make money off of Disney Star Wars characters. The Star Wars hotel, which she insisted would have nothing to do with the OT or PT. Now it's closed. Galaxy's Edge, who knows how much more successful the park would have been if it was based around the OT and PT? Hard to predict of course, but still, we can assume way more successful than the current iteration...

[@crazyralph6386]

It’s insane, especially how they mishandled merchandising. That was a guaranteed $1.5B annually, had they not scrapped the EU or preserve George’s legacy? Instead, they created a bunch of unlikable and bland characters, soulless planets, and virtually non existent vehicles and space ships, all destined for the landfill site. This move basically killed Toys R Us, with Hasbro filing for bankruptcy protection soon. Kennedy couldn’t run a lemonade stand if her life depended on it! 😂

[@pntr92]

I've been a Star Wars fan since before the special editions. And I can honestly say that everything she said about how the Star Wars fan base is not excepting of women is, yet again, another lie. There were plenty of women who loved Star Wars and the women who didn't like Star Wars was because it wasn't to their personal taste, not because the boys were gatekeeping. In fact, the only toxicity in the fanbase were because of the disingenuous journalists, media and corporations who hated George Lucas for daring to think outside the box that they vilified him and his work in both the special editions and prequel trilogy and lampooned the fans of his work in those projects (you know, the same disingenuous people who kissed up to Ms Kennedy and told lies how she did a good job because she preached the same politics they agreed with). And keep in mind, this is coming from the mouth of the woman who lied about honoring George Lucas' characters (she did the opposite and allowed those characters to be emasculated), lied about Darth Vader having a bigger role in Rogue One (he was barely in it), lied about there not being any source material to draw inspiration from (there were hundreds of books and video games that come out), lied about Luke being important to Last Jedi's story (doesn't contribute anything as Rey bests him at everything) and lie about how women have never worked on a Star Wars project (despite Marcia Lucas editing Star Wars, Bryce Dallas Howard directing episodes of the Mandalorian and Deborah Chow directing oll of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series). In a age where authenticity is the currency of the world, Kathleen Kennedy's word means nothing for all the lies she's told. In other words, her authenticity is completely broke.

[@suezcontours6653]

No, movies back then were crap too. Don't be absurd. George Lucas's prequels destroyed lives. Hayden Christiansen's career literally got derailed and he just started farming

[@pntr92]

@@suezcontours6653 which the vast majority of it was generated by the critics. Sure, there were some angry fan boys who contributed to the prequel hate like RLM, Chris Stuckman and the director of The People vs George Lucas. But back then, critics had more credibility and the general masses were inclined to listen to them since they believed that they knew what they were talking since they had an understanding of filmmaking. It's only in recent years that they've been exposed as frauds as nothing more than shills, who'll sacrifice their integrity just so they can get clout, early and backstage access to events or get paid handsomely for giving their lying opinions about a product. That's why there's a resurgence for the prequels as people are coming around and seeing for themselves that the prequels were poorly mistreated and are objectively good movies. Not great, but good. The lives that were ruined by the prequels were the result of the critics who influenced the big players in Hollywood. That's why Hayden Christiansen couldn't find much work after working on the prequels and why Natalie Portman lost work was because the major producers were inspired by the critics as to what was good or bad. If you don't like the prequels, that's fine. But they're not bad movies if you're basing it off of your feelings.

[@David19749]

You summed up Disney/Lucas film and Kathleen Kennedy's role perfectly. Great video essay.

[@nerychristian]

Love your voice

[@chasehedges6775]

Same

[@BrandonScott-mi5pz]

TRUE.

[@davepost7675]

My prediction is her contract will be renewed so she can see the Rey movies get made and shown on the big screen. She's going no where. If they wanted to fire her for her incompetence, it would have happened already. Iger will not fire her.

[@Dave_McKansas]

Creatively, Producers are like children who want to go to a Water Park because they saw other children having fun there. Then it's up to the Adults (Writers and Directors) to organize and create the event. Only in Kennedy's case, she's the spoiled child who is constantly dissatisfied with multiple details of the trip until everyone is miserable and doesn't want to be there. In general, the more Producers there are, the less entertaining (fun) a production is, unless a Producer is also Writer and/or Director. (an Adult in the room)

[@zshah3107]

Me = USS Enterprise D vs. Kathleen Kennedy = The Borg Queen!

[@tomtomdishman4029]

Disney StarWars is as much Mystery Babylon as one can be. Come out of her my Children. This is your perfect chance to stand up for righteousness.

[@wildman2012]

Storytelling... Raiders of a Lost Art.

[@diogenesstudent5585]

Imagine a man taking control of the romance novel companies and filling it with stuff men liked just because he thought romance novels were silly. He would be seen as imature and petty. Not empowered.

[@Idevaughan530]

Bruh I might go to San Diego State after I do Community College

[@johnmiwa6256]

The Force is female, doncha know.

[@suezcontours6653]

In essence, it is.

[@upStomp]

She knows things and has the receipts. That's the only logical explanation for her continued reign.

[@mikefreitag574]

What a sad end to a career. It’s genuinely sad

[@mikefreitag574]

She really is the Harvey of franchise

[@stakkadakka3427]

Ah shit, I forgot she was in charge of Indiana Jones as well, this makes alot of sense. She is pure evil, holy fuck.

[@MAX_NYPW]

I still think, that George Lucas did not ever let her do too much besides fetch coffee. She Hates George and now she has the chance for her revenge by destroying his creation. Both Indiana Jones and Star Wars are now a total joke. I think that is the real thing going on... Because when a bad adult movie where 2 chicks do stuff with a Wookie is more entertaining than everything Disney has done with Star Wars... you know you are in trouble...

[@spiscione]

Perfrct analysis

[@14bis42]

Its not even Star Wars anymore . Its disney space movies ...

[@jogregg6442]

Wow, did you hit the nail on the head. Just as a single example, I recall how Leslye Headland said that she brought her initial script for Acolytes to KK and was told that it was a good beginning, but that KK told her that she wanted LH to make it an LH story, which LH did, i.e. a therapy session for LH. imho, KK is good at non-creative tasks, and was promoted past (way past) her competence level, she has no creative talent and can't identify those who do. I also wonder if KK consciously or subconsciously hated and resented her subservient position to George Lucas, and is exercising those feelings to destroy the heroes and world Lucas created. If so, she's done a grand job. Oh, and remember her husband is super powerful in Hollywood, and firing his wife (or any woman) is a problem.

[@robertagren9360]

It wasn't a problem to fire Gina carano. It's a club and you not part of it.

[@juliobro1]

KK should quit these franchises. If she's not quitting, then give creative control to someone who loves and understands them. For the record, I think most of us were happy when initially she was given the reins at Disney. We were like, "Oh, cool, she's been with these filmmakers and their movies from the start. She'll surely consult and stuff." So profoundly disappointing.

[@robertagren9360]

We found her processing the industrial saw machine, putting brands on the saw machine ready to be cut into the foundation of the house.

[@crazyralph6386]

“Somehow Palpatine returned” should be etched on her tombstone. 😂

[@Golden_Ghoul]

Kathleen likes to hire people who hate Star Wars and the fans. The same thing happened with She-Hulk they hired people who hated the source material and the fans.

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

Such indignity.

[@mistercomment1622]

Well if she is with THOSE Kennedys it might be the reason she lasts that long.

[@mmaneage86]

There are some producers that weigh more on the creative side of things. Ol' Kathleeny is clearly not one of them.

[@lotuschamp7796]

Is the audio level low? Had to bump it up quite a bit and now other videos are loud as heck.. Anyways, great video, thanks for sharing

[@a2jc234]

I think Kathleen Kennedy needs to get over the time George complained about her coffee on the set of Temple of Doom. There is no reason to make a sequel or sequels or series just to destroy what someone else has created and was loved by most people. Solo, I thought was okay, I was at least entertained by it; it was far more acceptable than the sequel trilogy as a whole, which says something about Ron Howard, who has worked with George previously. Either way I wouldn’t care if Disney fired her ass and deleted everything except the first two seasons of Mando, Rogue and Solo. (I haven’t seen Andor but heard good things about it). From there they could do a sequel trilogy based off those with combination of George’s original idea for the sequel trilogy; Star Wars monkeys in and we’re safe kid I like him anybody’s right or left or somewhere. I don’t think I really think we could have exactly what George planned; Carrie Fisher sadly has passed away and Harrison Ford really only came back to be killed anyway. Still could have shown the republic rebuilt and a new Jedi order that could be made up with other children and grandchildren of Jedi that survived order 66 plus other force wilders. Only to be challenged by Darth Maul and his apprentice.

[@Crippledsasquash]

Kk "the force is female" "women are the future of star wars" also kk what is a woman "errrrrr" just as i thought you married someone that got you into this life as Spielberg said "she was a great coffee getter"

[@OgamiItto70]

A film Producer organizes the shooting--scheduling, materials, personnel issues, booking locations, stages, editing bays, music rooms for the original soundtrack, etc., etc. They do the overall logistics of making the film. They create and then try to maintain the schedule. The _budget_ and _financing_ of a film are handled by the _Executive Producer._ The Producer presents the requirements of the film to the Executive Producer who then attempts to put together the money required. _Wiggle room_ or _give-and-take_ will probably have to occur between the Director, the Producer and the Executive Producer. The Producer and Executive Producer are not "creatives." They are not artists or writers. They organize the money and the physical and personnel mechanisms of the movie. There seems to be a lot of confusion among the public at large about what a "producer" does across the entertainment industry because it varies from medium to medium. For instance, in television, an Executive Producer is the overall creative driving force of the show (unlike in movies where he or she is just the money person). In television news, a "producer" can be anything from a gopher to the Big Boss. There are also exceptions and modifications to titles occasionally. For instance, when trying to get _The Usual Suspects_ off the ground, Harvey Keitel became interested in seeing it made and succeed. He was very helpful in getting meetings arranged with studio executives and his interest in the project made it much more serious and attractive to them. So Bryan Singer and his partners in the project gave Keitel a credit as "Executive Producer" in gratitude, not because he came up with money himself but because he facilitated the process of getting the movie made. And that wasn't just a little pat on the back. That credit gave Keitel a "piece of the action" in the revenue of the film.

[@chojinnppp]

After Rogue One, Solo was the best Star Wars product since the animated Clone Wars.

[@WarlockX4]

What did Spielberg and/or Lucas do to Kathleen Kennedy for her to go out of her way to destroy the beauty they created? This has all got to be on purpose at this point.

[@sunnydogsydney]

Good video NerdWord, the key point on KK is that she married Frank Marshall, who bankrolled Spielberg and Lucas in the early part of their careers. From there it’s not hard to understand how she got to hang around and have her name on credits. Spielberg and Lucas have never credited her as more than a good doer.

[@paulmorissette5863]

She has to have serious dirt on someone.

[@Eneeki]

Love the title of this clip. I have been calling her starkiller for ages. It was her cameo.

[@AnimatedProjects2Go]

Let it rot.

[@short72hp1]

concise coverage new sub💯👍 everybody said she looked good on paper

[@Khultan]

Thank you.

[@AppleFrogTomatoFace]

producer is all about money. they will give money to ppl to make money or connect ppl who can give money. and i think she has lot of money herself to burn, but also even these starwars do not profit, herself probably makes money out of it(also who are close to her and funded the movie those ppl will also get pay day too). unless starwars completely flop and make no money at all she will keep do this. and all the ppl who suck up to her will get all the projects. a woman with lot of money and certain agenda is a scary thing. lol

[@RH1812]

A business woman who understands the process but not the art

[@davidjacobs8558]

Her Father was a California Superior Court Judge, with close ties with California Democratic Party inner circle. She took care of legal problems that Spieberg and Lucas faced with her father's connections.

[@Madmax-rz5hz]

I thought Schindler's Lift was about an elevator company...

[@user-co3st7xw8g]

Je suis entièrement d'accord , malheureusement ...

[@robertagren9360]

She's not human. You can't find these kind of people in reality.

[@markissboi3583]

OK okedokey so she didnt keep up with the starwars theme that they promised Lucasfilm arts & ideas another Witch burning in progress i dont know her that well thought some guy was in charge OH chit hits the fan Chit happens when women start pulling heads off their old Barbie dolls i wanted a twuk dad & mum

[@robertagren9360]

Everyone who seen the new movies can feel a metallic taste in their mouth as if it was made by robots.

[@codyrich3094]

I had no idea I was subscribed to this channel but nevertheless I'm going to watch this here's how I feel about Kathleen Kennedy though At first when I began to learn about what she and her elk were doing I would think to myself yeah but whatever though even though they be canonized it I still have my Legends novels my audiobooks I'll be good I'll just write fanfiction I'll just talk to other Star wars nerds I don't have to partake in this let these people have what they want to have if they want some gay black Jedi who comes from a planet of all gay black men let them have their nonsensical garbage Now that was a theory brought up by IGN before the last Jedi but nevertheless the last Jedi came out it destroyed Luke Skywalker it destroyed Star wars it destroyed the continuity it gave us a diet Coke version of jacen solo and not even in a good way But while I was angry about it I thought that I would be able to just complain about it like I had other bits of the extended universe like dark empire for example but then when I complained and tried to give people Star wars properties that I liked and found intriguing and amazing I suddenly was called a bigot I was told that Star wars was never for me and to shut up Eventually I started getting angry Me being angry lasted for a while then eventually I just started getting objectively sad I went from wanting to punch holes in the walls every time I saw something new about Star wars to just sitting down and crying Not necessarily bawling my eyes out but just sitting down and silently letting the tears fall for a minute While I'm not as far gone in my opinion that's how I would word things but while I'm not as far gone as someone like neon from clownfish TV where I don't even care about old Star wars anymore or Legends continuity I feel like I'm done messing around with this Disney Star wars crap I'll continue to watch it I'll continue to watch them burn down what used to be a money maker but I'm not really going to raise any kind of fuss anymore I'm back to where I was in the beginning although I'm there in an apathetic way because before I would have been empatheticbecause back in the day I might have been empathetic to a Disney Star wars fan who might have come my way and said while I liked what they did up till blah blah blah point I don't like what they did anymore and now I kind of feel where you're coming from These days I would apathetically tell that person well this is what you asked for when you pushed fans like me away so go enjoy what you have I am going to sit here and listen to my extended universe audiobooks and I'm not going to pay people like you any mind anymore If Star wars dies it dies at least I'll have what's left of its corpse There are others who say that we should laugh and mock the new Disney Star wars crap but I think watching it even laughing and mocking it is still giving them what they want One way or another they're getting watch time I think Star wars should die a lonely death of apathy where nobody cares anymore nobody gets angry nobody gets sad they just don't say anything and it dies a lonely silent death falling down in the forest as a tree with no one around to hear the sound and then hopefully after that it becomes public domain and so people can write fanfictions about it and do things like that and not really worried about it being copyright infringement if they put it on KZbin or something Then and only then in my humble opinion will you see real Star wars nerds who have survived and stuck around and still tried to love the extended universe AKA Legends continuity those people will show themselves once again and they will make content that people will come to If this happens it will happen after the woke mind virus has left and it's become a part of the past that we laugh at and Mark sort of like how the satanic panic was and is And in my opinion that's the only real way forward I just don't think we're going to be able to depend on anybody to save Star wars Dave filoni is not going to save Star wars Disney isn't going to sell Star wars Elon musk is not going to buy and save Star wars some dude from some other country in South America isn't going to buy Star wars and it finally be safe some weirdo dude from South America isn't going to buy Star wars and it finally be saved from the clutches of the great Satan that is Kathleen Kennedy it's just going to die it doesn't make me happy to say this but I just know this it's going to die That is if it hasn't died already due to the kill shot that was Star wars the acolyte

[@CloneShockTrooper]

She must really hate George Lucas.. considering what damage she’s caused everything Lucas legacy.

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

I think 😭

[@CloneShockTrooper]

@@natalieportmanfan1817 Because I simply can not see anything other reason why..

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

@@CloneShockTrooper The most surprising thing is that Kathleen Kennedy hasn't been fired yet despite the damage she's caused.

[@buffalobill4892]

There is a fine line between representation and evangelism.

[@CuteyBear-rr1nz]

She's also responsible for that awful 2010 Avatar The Last Airbender movie.

[@skaidonC]

If you need to say "[Insert IP] is for everyone" then you are responsible for making that statement false. We saw it with RoP, we saw it with Star Wars, we saw it with Wheel of Time etc etc. "Adaptations" made by people that hated the IP, for people that hated the IP.

[@victorcates9330]

Nerddom was a ghetto. you've suffered and been expelled into a space. A product was released and an audience formed, persisting even if it meant getting beaten up. The idea of being everything to everyone seems unrealistic. The Jane Austen fandom wouldn't be improved if adaptations needed to be for everyone. The complaint is that people whose interest is dishonest are claiming to be fans, then trying to alter the core appeal. The complaint is likely that nerds were punished. Then once their moment came, other people broke into their clubhouse and then presumed to lecture them about how their love of their franchise (the thing from which the franchise draws value) was incorrect. You kept star wars alive for 50 years, screw you. We're indulging the reylos, curb stomping the lore, and throwing in false advertising (sure carrie anne moss is a major character in the Acolyte.). Granted there's a certain irony or contradiction to nerds policing boundaries, but the basic mechanics of the force seems pretty central. If messing with Indiana Jones, it doesn't seem subjective to think making a new character better than him is cheap. If you were making a Moana sequel, it would be weird to say 'since some fans want r-rated violence (and we can point to three on a fan fiction website), we wouldn't want to assert that there's a correct position on what makes a fan.'

[@davidrichardson1636]

Kathleen Kennedy has damaged Lucasfilm irrevocably. Fans of Indiana Jones and Star Wars need to move on. The disaster has turned from tragedy to comedy. Laughter is the appropriate response now, not tears. Even if Kennedy were to be fired now, this would make little difference. The goodwill of fans she has squandered by producing one disappointing product after another. Consequently, the audience that made Lucasfilm successful is now gone, and the modern audience Kennedy has pursued now proves to be an illusion. No one remains at Lucasfilm capable of making an engaging movie. It almost seems as if Kennedy celebrates the creative castration of the company George Lucas turned over to her. The films she now directs her company to make reflect her petty resentments and her shallow sexual politics. Bob Iger has allowed her to do this, so he shares the blame. In my view, there is nothing Disney and Lucasfilm can do to bring the audience back. The toxicity lies with Disney and Lucasfilm, not with the fans. The fans have just moved on.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*_"The Dark Side of The Force is Female."_* - Kathleen Kennedy {probably}

[@robertluna5737]

Kathleen is the epitome of riding on the coattails of talented people doesn’t make you talented.

[@alinaanto]

Aka Darth Menopause

[@SallyMangos]

Please stop showing Luke drinking green milk in every one of your videos. It's nauseating.

[@robertagren9360]

It is movie scenes

[@short72hp1]

Also, her diversity has always been limited to female representation

[@LordLawwritesforfans]

Have Hope fans!

[@robertagren9360]

Kathleen kennedy watches her own biography since she is this egocentric. Hi kathleen Kennedy.

[@edwinov]

A dislike from me for using the same few shots over and over again

[@panicfarm9874]

Should be i prison for life with Bob Igor

[@janino8]

KK executed the order 66 whit her forsed inclusion

[@jplopp7388]

Its odd that people my age are defending the prequel trilogy. Those movies are terrible, and that's why I never bothered with watching Disney's Star Wars. My Star Wars days ended when George Lucas updated the original trilogy in the 90's. It's funny how people keep praising series that "ended" then but have been repurposed for a quick buck today. Stop watching the remakes, prequels, sequels, reimaginings, etc. Especially if it's Disney or a streaming service original. Disney has the biggest share, but Amazon and Netflix have no qualms about destroying an old franchise for a quick membership boost.

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

George Lucas's Star Wars prequel trilogy is a pure masterpiece, a wonderful, magnificent, exciting, significant, and extremely rich work that has greatly contributed to the story, universe, characters, lore, and mythology of Star Wars. They are the best, the greatest movies of all time, a great cult and exciting trilogy from start to finish. It's the Star Wars as George Lucas always wanted it to be. It's the best Star Wars trilogy, the greatest Star Wars trilogy, the richest, most accomplished, most complete, the best period; everything is superb: the deepening of the Star Wars universe and its narrative elements are superb and exciting, and it explores in detail the period of the Clone Wars, a crucial moment in Star Wars history. A fundamental and exciting turning point. The Clone Wars period is the best period of Star Wars. The fascinating plot that unfolds throughout the films. The rise of Palpatine, Darth Sidious, is masterfully depicted. His behind-the-scenes machinations to undermine the Galactic Republic and bring the galaxy under his control are meticulously presented. His manipulation to form a massive clone army and eradicate the Jedi with Order 66 is a central element of the story, explaining how the Galactic Empire took shape following the fall of the Republic and how Anakin fell to the dark side to become Darth Vader, a fallen hero who just wanted to save those he loved. Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader is a superb, memorable, breathtaking scene. The connection with the original trilogy is very well done. Anakin's internal conflict between his loyalty to the Jedi Order and his desire to save those he loves makes his story deep and tragic. His journey to the dark side, with key moments such as his confrontation with Count Dooku and his heartbreaking final duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar. The prequel trilogy also brought invaluable richness to the Star Wars universe, with a detailed look at the Jedi Order, Padawan training, Sith, combat mastery, and Jedi teachings. The spotlight on the Sith and their philosophy strengthened the dark side of the Force, adding depth and complexity to the saga. The political aspect of the prequel adds a new dimension to the Star Wars universe, with Palpatine's machinations in the Galactic Senate and growing tensions between planetary systems, creating a richer context for the later events of the Original Trilogy, the rise of the Empire, the fall of the Republic, the extinction of the Jedi, and Anakin Skywalker's tragic story. The expansion of the universe is also great. New planets, races, creatures, peoples, and cultures are introduced, contributing to creating a larger and more diverse world. Iconic locations such as Kamino, Geonosis, Utapau, Felucia, and Mustafar provide visually captivating backdrops for action scenes, development, and key plot moments. Beloved and iconic characters, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn, Mace Windu, General Grievous, Jango Fett, Watto, Sebulba. The action scenes and lightsaber battles are among the most memorable in the saga. Epic battles such as the Battle of Geonosis, the podrace on Tatooine, the Battle of Naboo, and the battle above Coruscant are very memorable and iconic of the saga. The lightsaber duels between iconic characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Maul, and Yoda are executed with exceptional choreography, adding a visceral dimension to the story. The prequel also enriches the Star Wars lore with new charismatic and endearing characters, unforgettable music, "Duel of the Fates," "Across the Stars," "Battle of the Heroes," a super rich, exciting, and comprehensive lore, and a talented cast of actors, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Samuel L. Jackson, and Liam Neeson. Natalie Portman is superb, magnificent, sweet, sensual, and charismatic, giving her character Padmé Amidala queen and senator of Naboo an exemplary strength, determination, and courage. She's perfect, she's iconic. Her evolution from a queen to a senator, into a badass, elegant, and determined woman, is a central characteristic of the trilogy. Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson bring memorable class and presence to the screen. Their dynamic as Jedi Masters is palpable, and they convey a wisdom and determination that anchor the story in the Jedi legacy. Additionally, Christopher Lee's presence as Count Dooku adds a touch of class, elegance, and charisma, amplified by his Shakespearean speech. The prequel was the rejuvenation of the Star Wars saga, bringing real dramatic scope, real political context, stakes, new superb and iconic characters, iconic action scenes, a much richer universe, a more developed, more diverse universe, and a much more extensive universe. It expanded the lore of the saga, and complements the original trilogy being inseparable from it. The Star Wars prequel is a masterpiece, and the Star Wars trilogy is a masterpiece and together form an incredible whole, a single great story of exceptional galactic epic. The story of Anakin Skywalker, from his Jedi training to his fall to the dark side of the Force to his redemption as a Jedi by saving his son, destroying the Sith, and restoring balance to the Force. The story of the Galactic Empire, once a democratic Republic, and the story of Palpatine, his evolution from senator to chancellor to becoming the emperor of the galaxy, his manipulations to establish his authority in the senate, to create his own Galactic Empire, to overthrow the Jedi Order, and to keep Anakin with him as an apprentice. and the technological advancement towards digital, modern technologies, computer editing, special effects, to create new worlds, new extraordinary and extraordinary world-building, new peoples and to build the extraordinary story of the Star Wars prequel, a true expanded, gigantic, extremely rich universe, with infinite possibilities, exploring new planets, new peoples, new civilizations, new technologies, new worlds, just like Avatar.

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

All the Star Wars movies from I to VI are pure masterpieces, cult classics, magnificent, extremely rich, thrilling, and timeless. They are unparalleled, the ultimate in sci-fi, the greatest films of all time, featuring the best characters, the best actors, the best casts, the best scenes, the best universe, and the best stories. They embody the greatest wealth, expansion, and creativity within this universe, with planets, environments, creatures, peoples, and world-building that revolutionized cinema. The technological advancements in special effects, digital enhancements, and computer editing are unparalleled. Two epic trilogies, mythical, magical, exceptional, and timeless, complement each other perfectly, forming an inseparable whole. It's the story of Anakin Skywalker, his evolution, his descent into the dark side of the Force, and his redemption by sacrificing himself to save his son, destroying the Sith and restoring balance to the Force. It depicts the rise and fall of a dictatorship, the transformation from democracy to dictatorship, within one vast, expansive, thrilling, and incredibly rich universe with endless possibilities. It's the magnificent, unparalleled, and timeless universe created by George Lucas, a wonderful, legendary, mythical work, a monument of science fiction.

[@jplopp7388]

@natalieportmanfan1817 I disagree. The acting was terrible, the script was a mess, the direction was basic, and action was boring, and it was really an excuse for Lucas to show off CGI. Enjoy the "universe." Because of the prequels, we now have Disney destroying the franchise and expanding the story into the worst thing: a typical waste of time.

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

I disagree. The acting was great, with Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson and Ian McDiarmid embodying their characters with depth, charm, charisma, distinctive voices and strong personalities, making them incredibly compelling. Ewan McGregor's portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi captured the character's transition from a young Jedi to the wise mentor seen in the original trilogy, infusing the role with a mix of humor, gravity, and resilience. Natalie Portman was perfect in the role of Queen Padmé Amidala the true senator of Naboo, with her strong screen presence, beauty, intelligence, charisma, and a voice that was both powerful and gentle. She embodied a true strong woman, badass, courageous, romantic, with a strong personality, and a genuine independent leader. Natalie Portman’s performance balanced strength and vulnerability, highlighting her character’s dedication to democracy and the personal cost of her political life. Christopher Lee brought a dignified menace to Count Dooku, combining elegance with a palpable threat. Samuel L. Jackson’s Mace Windu exuded authority and intensity, offering a formidable presence in the Jedi Council. Ian McDiarmid's Palpatine was a masterclass in subtlety and malevolence, portraying a gradual shift from a seemingly benevolent leader to the ultimate embodiment of evil. The script was highly ambitious, weaving a rich tapestry of political intrigue and character development that set the stage for the original trilogy. It detailed the political rise of Palpatine, the creation of the Galactic Empire, the Clone Wars, the intricate political machinations, the fall of the Jedi Order and Anakin's descent to the dark side of the Force. The narrative drew on a wide range of mythological, philosophical, and cultural influences, enriching the story with deeper meanings and resonances. The tragic romance of Anakin and Padmé echoes the star-crossed lovers of Romeo and Juliet, capturing the tension between personal desires and greater destinies. Their love story is marked by secrecy, forbidden love, and the ultimate tragedy of their separation and downfall, reflecting the classic Shakespearean themes of love and loss intertwined with fate. Palpatine's manipulation of the political system and his rise to power bear striking similarities to Adolf Hitler's ascent and the establishment of the Third Reich, illustrating how democracies can fall to dictatorial regimes. Palpatine uses fear, propaganda, and political cunning to amass power, much like Hitler did, showing how fragile democratic institutions can be when faced with charismatic and manipulative leaders. Anakin's journey can be seen through the lens of the Oedipus complex, as he grapples with his destiny, his relationships with parental figures, and the prophecy that hangs over him. His complex relationship with figures like Obi-Wan and Palpatine mirrors the struggle for paternal approval and the conflict between his own desires and his destined path. His eventual fall and redemption parallel the stories of both Oedipus and Jesus, embodying themes of sacrifice, betrayal, and eventual atonement. Like Oedipus, Anakin's attempts to avoid his fate only lead him to fulfill it, and like Jesus, his suffering leads to a form of redemption and hope for the future. The myth of Prometheus is echoed in Anakin's quest for knowledge and power, and his eventual punishment and suffering for overreaching. Anakin, much like Prometheus who stole fire from the gods, seeks to transcend his human limitations by acquiring forbidden knowledge and power, ultimately leading to his downfall and immense suffering. The transformation of the Galactic Republic into the Empire also mirrors the creation of the Roman Empire. The prequels show the Republic's decay through political corruption, civil unrest, and the concentration of power in a single ruler, paralleling the historical shift from the Roman Republic to the autocratic Roman Empire under Augustus. This analogy highlights the cyclical nature of history and the constant threat of authoritarianism. George Lucas's direction was amazing, blending visual storytelling with groundbreaking techniques. The action sequences were thrilling, featuring masterfully choreographed lightsaber duels, such as the intense battle between Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon and Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace. This duel is incredible for its dynamic choreography and emotional stakes, highlighted by John Williams' iconic Duel of the Fates score. Revolutionary special effects were incorporated into large-scale battle scenes like the Battle of Geonosis in Attack of the Clones, where hundreds of Jedi fought against droid armies, combining live-action and CGI seamlessly. Digital innovations were pushed further with the creation of fully digital characters like Yoda, who went from a puppet in the original trilogy to a fully CGI character in the prequels. This allowed for more expressive and dynamic performances, such as Yoda's duel with Count Dooku in Attack of the Clones. Epic battles, such as the climactic duel between Anakin and Obi-Wan on Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith, showcased George Lucas's ability to blend intense personal drama with visually stunning action utilizing cutting-edge technology to create a believable and emotionally charged volcanic environment. The prequels made perfect use of special effects to create immersive worlds, expanding the open-world construction of Star Wars with new species, technologies, societies, and imaginative creatures that broadened the Star Wars universe. For instance, the underwater city of Otoh Gunga in The Phantom Menace introduced the Gungans and their unique aquatic society, with breathtaking visuals that combined CGI and practical effects to create a believable, alien environment. The city-planet of Coruscant was fully realized with towering skyscrapers, bustling air traffic, and diverse urban landscapes, showcasing the advanced digital effects that brought the central hub of the galaxy to life. The planet Kamino, with its endless oceans and advanced cloning facilities, introduced the Kaminoans, whose sleek design and otherworldly appearance were made possible through groundbreaking CGI. The diverse environments of planets like Geonosis, with its insect-like inhabitants and massive droid factories, and Mustafar, with its volcanic terrain, were all products of cutting-edge special effects that created visually distinct and immersive settings. The introduction of species such as the Geonosians and technological innovations like the clone troopers and their equipment demonstrated the prequels' ability to expand the Star Wars universe significantly. Creatures such as the acklay, nexu and reek in the Geonosis arena, or the majestic varactyl Boga ridden by Obi-Wan on Utapau in Revenge of the Sith, have also brought imaginative designs to life through a revolutionary combination of CGI to expand the diverse universe of the Star Wars world. The prequels are not responsible for Disney's handling of the franchise. They laid a solid foundation and enriched the Star Wars saga by introducing complex themes, deepening the mythology, creating a truly immersive open world, presenting strong political stakes, and featuring iconic characters. @@jplopp7388

[@jplopp7388]

@@natalieportmanfan1817 you see how much you have to write to justify your position? That's a sign of cope. I disagree with you. It's okay to disagree. Star Wars has sucked since the 90's.

[@dudbolt9707]

Nice pandering pun

[@Ricky-dt4qv]

Sometimes you know not to trust a women in charge,and I never liked here from the start…

[@be6386]

Don’t you mean the REAL SUCCESOR to emperor palpatine ?!? Darth feminsta

[@TheDCbiz]

So this is George's fault. He didnt hire the right person to carry his legacy

[@Thefuture30005]

@@TheDCbiz you’re having a hard time finding an audience If the wrong people are hired, they are usually fired

[@robertagren9360]

There was no other buyer. The buyer would sell it to the next buyer.

[@TheDCbiz]

@@Thefuture30005 or they aren't hired to begin with? What about Kathleen Kennedy did Lucas want to entrust his legacy with?

[@robertagren9360]

I saw this when DICE was bought up by EA. They had a meeting in 2012 with buyers. It didn't matter if DICE would sell the company to another. They would sell it asap to the next buyer.

[@robertagren9360]

The plan to buy up the company was started years ahead but that is true for every major company. EA wasn't alone wanting the company but EA already owned the majority of shares in the stock market.

[@Gen-XJohnny]

Sure, yeah, she killed it. And who was it before her that killed it? Oh yeah, his name was George Lucas. You all gotta up your game; you're not hating properly. LOL

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

No. George Lucas is the visionary and perfectionist creative genius behind the Star Wars universe.

[@thestarisalie]

Did you call the deep cultural acception of racism a chinese sensibility? It's weird how just because there are almost no other races on China that their racism is okay.

[@dubnubgtd8538]

Star Wars Is a dead franchise.

[@Burns_RED]

Lucas is a genius?? :/ More like the luckiest hack in Hollywood

[@chasehedges6775]

He is tho. He’s the father AND CREATOR of Star Wars FOR A REASON!

[@ivanstrydom8417]

Indiana Jones. Tier list: 1.The Last Crusade 2.Raiders of the Lost Ark I despise Temple of doom and the fourth one. Temple had a highly irritating and weak female lead (especially compared to Mirrian and Slala :P ) ,the bar + musical show was utterly repulsive and I recoil from the dark, evil, Indian/Hinduism setting , I would have loved if they focused a much less on the rituals/slave camps and more on the adventures, boobytraps, obstacles of the jungle. The ancient aliens BS of 4 was just dog shit. The Last Crusade remains one of my all time favourite films. It captures the essence of adventure and Early 1900s exploration of evocative/alluring historic cultures. A man allowed to be a man , to explore the captivating world that God created for him. The film allows you to feel wonder, excitement, curiosity…and hope. Just like The Mummy/Lord of the Rings, its ideas and basis are Biblical/Historical , hence why they are such masterpieces. Modern ‘’Reimaginings’’ of these films lack the Biblical base which made them so captivating, that are instead replaced by a base formed from the agenda of the Woke Feminazi cult. Hence why they are all such hot garbage. Imagination and good storytelling is dead, the passion for writing a good/inspired story is non-existent in Western ‘’entertainment’’ companies. When a talented, intellectual individual has a passion for something, they will write a story so good, gripping , engaging ,complex and well thought out that it will become a point of note all on its own. Such as ‘’Lawrence of Arabia.’’, ‘’Lord of the Rings’’, ''Brave Heart'', ‘’Inception’’ ,’’The Prince of Egypt.’’,’’Phantom of the Opera’’,’’The Mummy’’ ’’Last of the Mohicans’’ ,’’Silence of the Lambs’’ , ‘’Lord of War’’,’’Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’’ ,’’The English Patient.’’ , ‘’Edge of Tomorrow.’’ A story / film so brilliant, it does not require a sequel/franchise , it is art perfected in one take. Writing a good/inspired story is now an anathema in Hollywood, for Hollywood/Western ‘’entertainment’’ companies has become a machine with but two objectives: 1.Greed - churning out shitty,rushed, unimaginative franchise film one after the other (Marvile) like a Chinese sweatshop production line ,just to rake in the cash, regardless of the cheap, trashy quality. 2. To spread the propaganda of the cult that has infested the West. ‘’The Shadow that bred them can only mock,it cannot make: not real things of its own. I don’t think it gave life to Orcs, it only ruined them and twisted them…’’ - Frodo, The Return of the King. Evil Is Sterile. It cannot create, cannot imagine or have new ideas, certainly cannot produce new forms of life, It may be able to propagate, but only in the manner of The Virus or The Corruption, by turning everything into more of itself. Beings who have fallen under evil control, whether they are Reforged into a Minion or taken over by their Superpowered Evil Side, become cruder and twisted versions of themselves. They may gain power, but they lose crucial aspects that once made them special, and will probably not behave very intelligently. Ultimately, the hope of this kind of evil is to, at best, corrupt the whole world into being just like itself, and at worst, destroy everything. The possibility of making something new and different is anathema to it. 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Don’t be deceived, bad company corrupts good character. Isaiah 5:20 - 20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! Just imagine a world where we could have an entire trilogy of Indiana Jones starring Bradley Cooper. Where artistic, entertaining narrative driven writing was NOT dead and not replaced by braindead ,greedy, scaly skinned , 60 year old self obsessed/secretly self loathing female propaganda writers….. Ugh… at least we'll always have Raiders + the superb Last Crusade. Riding off into the Sunset with his father truly was the perfect ending for Indiana. Thank you Spielberg you truly are a visionary artist.

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The four Indiana Jones movies are really great. The problem is the dial of destiny.