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In a realm where the lines between truth and narrative are often blurred, Kennedy's interview with Deadline appears to employ damage control tactics to combat the growing scrutiny over her tenure. By emphasizing ongoing collaborations with Disney's Bob Iger and Alan Bergman, she attempts to paint a picture of confidence and stability within Lucasfilm.
However, her insistence that she is not being pushed out does little to assuage the skepticism of her critics. Many fear that she is simply a figurehead in a broader plan to revamp the brand, with her explanations echoing a familiar corporate strategy: one where executives maintain a sense of agency, even in the wake of reported downturns.