Erikstormtrooper said:

Is this something LucasFilm is playing to, in order to create demand for the theatricals later?

I believe that it is a possibility. It maybe isn't what he intended when he started down his current path in '97. I don't really care what smoke and mirrors game he's playing as long as he releases them. I really would rather some of these collector's that own prints would just collaborate and release an awesome HD version online and call it the FUG Edition. At least the quality control would probably be better.