LA28 Names Ex-Lucasfilm Chief Kathleen Kennedy to Lead Olympic Ceremonies

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The Facts

  • Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28) appointed Hollywood producer Kathleen Kennedy, former head of Lucasfilm, to lead the opening and closing ceremonies. Fox News only
  • According to The New York Post, as relayed by Fox News, organizers made the switch because their original choice, Peter Rice, took a job as Chief Content Officer at Netflix. Fox News only
  • Rice will remain as an executive producer; Kennedy will assemble a team of producers for both ceremonies. Fox News only
  • The opening ceremony is scheduled for July 14 at the Los Angeles Coliseum and SoFi Stadium simultaneously. Fox News only
  • An LA28 statement said the appointment reinforces its commitment to harness the creativity, cultural influence and storytelling power of the entertainment capital of the world. Fox News only
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  • Kennedy led Lucasfilm after George Lucas sold it to Disney, and produced films including E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future and Jurassic Park. Fox News only

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LA28 organizers have named Kathleen Kennedy to lead production of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The report says the change followed the departure of previously chosen leader Peter Rice for a role at Netflix.

The information comes from a single Fox News article that cites The New York Post.

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2 Informed Citizen This is a routine personnel appointment for a 2028 Olympics ceremony production, affecting few ordinary people and with no immediate impact, sourced from a single outlet.
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