Just thought I'd put my 2 cents in (even though I haven't posted here in quite a while).
I remember hearing since I was a very young boy that there were going to be a total of 9 films in the Star Wars Saga. However, I could understand why Lucas would stop with Return of the Jedi. With the redemption of Anakin Skywalker's soul, Luke seemed to have fulfilled his ultimate destiny.
However, it is my humble wish that Mr. Lucas WILL do Episodes VII, VIII & IX. I must admit, first off, that I am ignorant of most of the Expanded Universe novels out there. I have owned a few over the years but never managed to finish reading any of them. [Maybe I have adults' A.D.D. ...] I DID read the novel adaptations of the entire original trilogy, on the other hand.
Still, I have heard some interesting things about the books. People's love of the "Admiral Thrawn trilogy", the formidable "Yuzhan Vong" nemisis (forgive me if I'm misspelling anything). Chewbacca's untimely demise. Han Solo & Princess Leia's 3 (or more?) children. Even if Lucas decided to not touch any of the ideas in the post Jedi E.U., I would still like to see what he feels wold be his continued vision for the "last" 3 films.
Since ROTJ sees the fall of the Empire, I figure the fans would naturally expect to see the members & supporters of the Rebel Alliance work toward rebuilding the New Republic. I'd like to see Luke becoming, for all intents & purposes, the "new Yoda". Luke building a new Jedi Council. Rebuilding the healthy ranks of the Jedi. [He'd need to delegate the responsibilities for training hundreds of new Jedi.] Re-establishing a sound base on Coruscant. Esentially, order being restored to their galaxy. It's not to say there won't be MANY obstacles. Imperial holdouts. New enemies trying to take advantage of the time of transition [no definite governing body.....]
Sure, all this may sound like it's moving to become more like Star Trek. [Bear in mind that I am also a fan of the Trek universe but moreso of the SW universe.] However, I think it would be the natural progression of what the Rebellion stands for & what Luke, Leia & our other heroes would work & have fought for. Uniting worlds. Proliferating peace. Freedom. Damn, sounds like I'm running for freaking office or something.
Anyway, just my 2 cents. IF Lucas never makes any more Star Wars films, well, I guess I could finally read some of the E.U. novels. If anyone has recommendations toward their personal favorite books / storylines in the E.U., I'm all ears.
MTFBWY.
Sincerely,
sidemachine