Overall I’d like to see more new stories with Anthologies instead of exploring the backstory of a bunch of OT characters. There’s a lot of risk of de-mystifying characters in a bad way (See PT for a zillion examples of this)
Yep.
New stuff please Disney.
In a few years there will essentially be two prequel trilogies. Not a pleasing thought.
There have been 2 prequel trilogies since 2005; the Holiday Special, Battle For Endor & Caravan Of Courage being one (from a certain point of view), and the TPM, AOTC & ROTS as the other Prequel Trilogy.
You’re right - it certainly hasn’t been a pleasing thought.
Thankfully, Rogue One goes up some way to making things right - though we’ll have to wait and see about the Solo film - and then whatever the next Standalone Story is about, no?