This is the way. George Lucas’ protege Dave Filoni is officially taking over the Star Wars empire after Kathleen Kennedy handed in her light saber. Now, many die-hard Star Wars have a new hope for the franchise. Filoni, now the President and Chief Creative Office, has become a trusted force for many fans. He started working directly with Lucas on the celebrated “Clone Wars” series, and most recently with Director Jon Favreau on “The Mandalorian.” “He’s very talented and immersed in Star Wars,”