Great article. Lucas's main problem with Episodes 1-3 was the fact that he had little to no help with the scripts. I see he has either learned this lesson or Kathleen Kennedy has. Did Disney present this plan to Lucas to ensure him that his franchise will be in good hands. In George Lucas's defense. He asked Lawrence Kasdan to come back & co-write Episodes 1-3 but Kasdan turned him down. So Lucas knows he needs help.

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