Dave Filoni takes charge of Star Wars as new president of Lucasfilm

There's a new name in charge of stewarding Star Wars at Lucasfilm. The studio just announced that Dave Filoni - best-known for his work on The Mandalorian and The Clone Wars - will be taking over as president. Former president Kathleen Kennedy, whose departure had been rumored for some time, will be stepping down and returning to producing films full-time.

Under the new structure, Filoni will continue to serve as chief creative officer at Lucasfilm, alongside becoming the studio's president.