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Why ‘Kathleen Kennedy fired’ is trending

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July 8, 2023

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Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has been rumored to have been “fired” following the underperformance of Indiana Jones 5.

It’s not Kennedy’s first time facing such a backlash from fans — she’s been in the spotlight a number of times for the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and a number of YouTube videos and social media posts have speculated on her company position.

It has been reported again that Kathleen Kennedy has been fired from Lucasfilm as a result of a tweet posted by @Thwipt_, who has a hit-and-miss history of Disney leaks, though previously correctly predicted which announcements would be made at D23 Expo 2022.

A comment by Thwipt that Kathleen Kennedy was leaving Lucasfilm quickly gained traction online.

This rumor was fueled further by Kamran Pasha, who claimed an insider at Disney had also reported strange Kennedy-related happenings.

In an interview on YouTube, Pasha said: “Apparently, someone at Disney put a block starting today, of two weeks paid leave … which is bizarre in and of itself, but bizarre happening on the day that Indiana Jones is released.”

Lucasfilm has not confirmed that Kathleen Kennedy has been “fired” from her position, despite these rumors.

Lucasfilm has been led by Kennedy since 2012.After George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to The Walt Disney Company in 2012, she was handpicked by him to handle the company’s operations.Kennedy produced several Star Wars films, including the new Star Wars trilogy.

A Star Wars story is also told through the standalone films Rogue One and Solo. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Lucasfilm’s most successful movie under Kennedy’s leadership, has been poorly received by fans.

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Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta’s first so-called AI glasses

Meta’s AI glasses launch stumbles with demo failures, raising doubts about the technology’s readiness and future integration.

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September 19, 2025

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Meta’s AI glasses launch stumbles with demo failures, raising doubts about the technology’s readiness and future integration.

Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta’s first so-called AI glasses, promising a crisp high-resolution display and futuristic wristband controls. But what should have been a triumph quickly turned awkward.

The $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display was billed as a breakthrough, yet the much-hyped live demo stumbled. The glasses ignored instructions during a cooking demonstration, and Zuckerberg’s Neural Band failed to answer a call from his CTO, forcing a clumsy workaround on stage.

Zuckerberg blamed WiFi issues, but the misfires raised doubts over whether Meta’s glasses are ready for prime time. For now, the vision of seamlessly blending AI with everyday eyewear seems more promise than reality.

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Donald Trump says Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air because of poor rating

Trump claims Kimmel’s suspension due to ratings, while Democrats call it an attack on free speech amid political tensions.

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September 19, 2025

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Trump claims Kimmel’s suspension due to ratings, while Democrats call it an attack on free speech amid political tensions.

Donald Trump has claimed Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air because of poor ratings, as Democrats accuse the move of being an attack on free speech.

Jimmy Kimmel Live, a late-night staple since 2003 on Disney-owned ABC, was suddenly suspended after the host criticised Trump’s response to the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

The outspoken comedian, a frequent critic of Trump, mocked the former president’s reaction, sparking outrage among ABC’s local affiliates who pulled the show from their schedules.

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