Apparently CBS is going to air an interview with Lucas about his non-involvement in the ST. The preview makes it sound like Ardnt was indeed staying true to Lucas’s teenager plot outline before Abrams et al took it in another direction. Would be curious to read the Lucas story in a comic or novel some day, but as an Evil OT.com member, I am obviously glad that the films aren’t sticking with George’s plans just for the sake of George’s plans.
Thanks for posting and I agree, I’m glad they changed directions. I read an interview with Lawrence Kasdan the other day (from Wired.com) and it gave me even more confidence that the ST will be a success; even if his involvement ends after TFA.
ReasonTV posted this interesting video about the economy of Star Wars: