The Force Awakens saber

[ZanderNao]

well  Lucas himself has said that although he sold the franchise to Disney, there were terms of use, like; Disney has to work on the script Lucas has already written,

ending the saga as George himself has intented it to end. He has been reported saying that his role in the upcoming films is an adviser, mostly just stading still saying;

 

" yes you can do that "   and " no you can't do that, it doesn't fit the Star Wars universe, beacause..."   so this way, we know that Lucas must've approved this new saber.

Who knows if it was himself who  came up with this idea. I think it's important to remember that Lucas is  still a part of the new trilogy.

 

In the interviews about the merger he provided his notes on future installments but it sounded like they politely nodded and set his notes to the side and went ahead with whatever they wanted to do. He's still on board, but Darth Mouse has the real power, lol.

 

Besides, my questions and concerns about the saber were already addressed:

 

http://thecolbertreport.cc.com/videos/umsrnb/lightsaber-controversy