Lucasfilm passes ‘Star Wars’ torch to new leaders

What happened

Lucasfilm on Thursday announced that Kathleen Kennedy, George Lucas’ handpicked successor, is stepping down as president after nearly 14 years and will be replaced by new co-presidents Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. Filoni, a “Star Wars” veteran best known for his work on “The Mandalorian” and the animated series “The Clone Wars,” will remain chief creative officer.

Who said what

Kennedy “oversaw a highly lucrative but often contentious period in ‘Star Wars’ history...