We also have to keep in mind is if these rumors are true, then how long has Disney/Lucasfilm been planning this? Since the sale in 2012? Production stages of TFA? Also there's the point to releasing them now to capitalize on the growing anticipation for TFA but do we know if Disney/Lucasfilm has even begun the restoration yet? Was the rumor posted by comicbook.com last year indeed true and the restoration has been ongoing since or was that just a rumor that has become true a year later? Again I know there's a lot to speculate until an official response is given but perhaps a statement from a fellow filmmaker who does know Lucas is a good sign. Who knows?