NeverarGreat said:

I am very worried that it will be like Star Trek 09 or Into Darkness, simply because Disney prefers the most marketable Star Wars characters and situations over something new.

No doubt about it, Disney is a behemoth. That said; I can't assume they will go profit first, story second. This is a franchise people are obviously passionate about, so they may err on the side of caution. They can have their cake and eat it too, which is what I'm hoping for.

I just watched Star Trek 09 the other day, and realized near the end that the analytical part of my brain had atrophied from disuse while watching that highly polished entertainment product. It's fun and entertaining, but there's no substance or bold reinterpretation of the material. This is what worries me the most about the Star Wars sequels.

I'd argue that the altered timeline is a bold reinterpretation. One which divided the fan base. One which got this particular Trek nerd re-engaged with a franchise I'd drifted from. To me, Abrams gave it substance again.

No more "There be whales here..." or Data singing show tunes. A serious space adventure with characters I was glad to see again. Abrams reunited me with Star Trek, and I really loved Super 8. I'm cautiously optimistic, but it's entirely possible my Star Wars DVD collection doubles in size after VII is released.

;-)