I too think this is merchandise driven. Think of how many TCW Chewbaccas we will see now. I will admit seeing some familiar names doesn't hurt my feelings, but when they put them in haphazardly and don't stay true to the OT Plot Lines I have a hard time dealing with them.
I guess for me at least we do have one SW show we can watch till the Live Action TV Series gets started which we haven't heard too much about lately, but I guess that could be hush hush right now. I will say that it sure wouldn't hurt my feelings to see the whole Han meets Chewie though. I sure would love to see a few original trilogy vehicles thrown into the mix a bit too. It seems we are nearing some sort of union with ROTS and it is time to make sure everything meshes, but not seemed forced if that makes any sense.
Good intel though. That is sure gonna make me watch.