Yoda Is Your Father said:

Now, a HBO, Band of Brothers style 10-part series about Luke (played by Mark Hamill) training new Jedi, that I'd watch.

That would be awesome.

Mark Hamill's reaction on Twitter: "Congratulations to George for today's mega-deal! Can't comment on Ep 7 before I have all the facts which are short supply right now-Patience"

Doesn't sound like he's shooting it down!

Ewan McGregor: "Wonder if they will need any Obi-Wan Hologram action??!”

Sounds like now that it's going to be a new director, there is some renewed enthusiasm...