Cordkillers 584: Filoni with Intent
Lucasfilm leadership is reshuffled with Dave Filoni stepping into the president role as Kathleen Kennedy transitions to producing, while streamers stack renewals, trailers, and release-date clashes. Netflix continues its momentum with subscriber growth, major studio deals, and new interactive features as streaming hits record highs.
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Supply Run
Dave Filoni Takes Over at Lucasfilm
Kathleen Kennedy has stepped down after 14 years leading Lucasfilm but will remain a producer on The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22) and Star Wars: Starfightered (May 28, 2027). Dave Filoni is promoted to president while keeping his chief creative officer title, with Lynwen Brennan becoming co-president overseeing business operations.
Search Party (What to Watch)
Fallout Goes Reality TV
Prime Video has greenlit Fallout Shelter, a 10-episode unscripted competition series focused on escalating challenges and moral dilemmas.
First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
Amazon released a first-look image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in its upcoming Tomb Raider series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Chad Hodge.
“Dunesday” Is Coming
Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday are both set for December 18, prompting Robert Downey Jr. to jokingly dub the date “Dunesday.”
Culinary Class Wars Returns
Netflix renewed Culinary Class Wars for season three, shifting the format to restaurant-based teams of four.
Ted Season 2 Trailer
Peacock dropped the trailer for season two of Ted, premiering March 5.
Agatha Christie Miniseries
Netflix released Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, a three-episode miniseries evoking classic Bond and Hitchcock influences.
Euphoria Smashes Trailer Records
The season three trailer for Euphoria pulled 100 million views in its first 48 hours, a new HBO Max record.
Netflix Expands Into Podcasts
Netflix commissioned original video podcasts from Michael Irvin and Pete Davidson.
New Series From Squid Game Creator
Hwang Dong-hyuk will develop The Dealer for Netflix, centered on a casino dealer forced to use her hidden gambling skills.
One Piece Season 2 Date
One Piece season two returns to Netflix on March 10.
Zootopia 2 Breaks Records
Zootopia 2 has become the highest-grossing U.S. animated film of all time with $1.7 billion worldwide.
Buried Treasure
Brian: Half a Fallout episode and a cookie-present story
Tom: Culinary Class Wars
Scanning the Horizon
Netflix–WBD Deal Watch
Netflix says it would give Warner Bros. Discovery films a 45-day theatrical window and revised its bid to an all-cash $27.75 per share offer.
Netflix Earnings and Expansion
Netflix reported over 325 million subscribers, $2.41 billion in net income, strong ad growth, and a new first-window deal with Sony Pictures.
Netflix Is a Joke Festival
Netflix announced a massive 2026 comedy festival including Seinfeld and Larry David reuniting and a Flight of the Conchords reunion.
Live Voting Comes to Netflix
Netflix is rolling out interactive live voting with Star Search.
HBO Max and A24 Renew Deal
HBO Max renewed its Pay-1 distribution deal with A24.
BBC Eyes YouTube Expansion
The BBC is expected to announce a major YouTube content deal.
Golden Globes Ratings Dip
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards saw a 7% audience decline year over year.
Streaming Hits New High
Streaming accounted for 47.5% of all TV viewing in December, a new record.
Chatter
Listeners weighed in with trivia about ensemble voice acting, early impressions of Starfleet Academy on Paramount+, frustrations over RuPaul’s Drag Race being cable-only again, and deep-cut insights into Gene Roddenberry’s business instincts during the early days of Star Trek.