My ultimate wish regarding this line...

"As we enter into an exciting new era focused on the next Star Wars trilogy, Lucasfilm has decided to pursue a new direction in animated programming. We are exploring a whole new Star Wars series set in a time period previously untouched in Star Wars films or television programming?"

...is something set between Ep. 3-4.

I'm not going to lie. I'm pretty disappointed in Disney's treatment of the Lucasfilm property so far. Outside of the Episode VII, VIII, IX announcements, they've only managed to cancel things I had a genuine interest in consuming.

I understand the want to focus on the films, but not at the expense of everything else, especially something as groundbreaking and successful as the Clone Wars. One would think Disney would be into innovative and challenging animation. I guess not.

What is worse, these actions smack of a desire to cater to OT-exclusive fans. Or, more specifically, prequel-hating fans. Although I believe they make up a very small subsect of the fan community they are also among the most vocal. And I feel that Disney-owned Lucasfilm is in no small way making decisions that would improve their standing with this group. And this is the real shame. Because, like it or not, the prequel films and the Clone Wars introduced Star Wars to the next generation of paying customers.

I am part of the generation that grew up almost exclusively on the prequel films. Yes, even the special editions were not enough to sway me from the other genres of the mid-nineties the way that these films did. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy the OT. There is no doubt in my mind that Episode IV and V are my favorites of the saga. However I had to start somewhere.

And now I'm just getting my children into Star Wars. Their inlet of choice? The Clone Wars. Just at the time when I'm coming into a sizeable disposable income, and a desire to spend it on children with a desire to have it, Disney takes it all away. I think that it would be shortsighted for this company to assume that the momentum created over the last decade will be enough to carry it to the next trilogy. The GL-owned Lucasfilm did enough to earn my customer loyalty. Disney-owned Lucasfilm has not.

Yes, I will probably be among to first in line to see the midnight premier of the next film. And I will probably enjoy as much as I did watching Episode I, II, and III. But after seeing what Disney was willing to give up to make these films, my expectations are now higher. Much, much higher.

TL version: Clone Wars fan pissed, feels that "this deal is getting worse all the time".

I think the idea is to push a 'clean slate.' This is exactly what Star Wars needs, it's been too mediocre for too long. Even the toys don't sell any more. There are some things apparently to be missed along the way (1313, IV V and VI in theaters) but it's a smart move to create demand for new content. Episode VII is where it's all at now.

I've been hoping for a Galactic Civil War-era animated show. Post-Ep. 3 stuff could be interesting, but a full-blown Civil War series would be great. Star Wars: Civil War. It could even pick up on some of the hanging character arcs (not that there's that many, tbh).

Either way, there's so many CG assets made during 7-8 years of production on TCW, there's too much to throw away. If Disney wants to save money and make a show before Ep. VII releases, they'd do well to continue using the CW-crew and CG style.

Hoping this new animated series will be presented in a "realistic style", and not stylized as The Clone Wars was.
Kind of like what we've seen in the Star Wars: 1313 cut-scene/promos, or The Old Republic cinematic trailer.

I wouldn't be surprised if the new animated show is in 2D, as it would be cheaper and they would be able to get it out the door faster. Both the animated Marvel shows debuting this year are in 2D.

That is if this even happens, remember they're just "exploring" it, it's not in preproduction.