As one of the longtime fans who remembers the first time I saw Star War in the summer of 1977, as a 15 year old kid, I can honestly say I still look forward to anything Star Wars that I can get, and this news is fantastic!
I believe this deal gives LucasFilm the heretofore non-existent opportunity to go in directions that George Lucas might not have ever explored. The rich tapestry of SW content outside of the movie-verse is a good indicator that there are still stories to tell that people want to see. So, I have no doubts that the generations of fans will follow the development of the new film with rabid interest. I think for the first of the new trilogy, they will likely do their level best to continue the saga with an older Luke, having rebuilt the Jedi Order, who have now taken up the mantel of protecting the new Republic from the remnants of the fallen Galactic Empire, or perhaps from an outside enemy (or both). If they can get the talent on board before the window of opportunity expires, it could be historic! If not, there are many other treatments they could go with that we will all come to see when it is released.
To be sure, there are many variables that could enhance, or detract from the next chapter in the saga. But, at least now we have a new chapter to look forward to....and that brings with it the gleeful anticipation of hearing that iconic music, and reading the opening scrolls at the opening moments of future movies on the big screen, where until today, that hope had been all but extinguished.
I am already looking forward to opening night with my wife, and sons!
Sorry about this! I just noticed this is in the wrong place! I posted this in the "Disney Buys LucasFilm" thread, and I don't have the first clue how it ended up here. There was a drop-out in my internet service as I was posting, I suppose that could have had something to do with it, but as I don't have the ability to move it, my apologies for the topic corruption.
