In a new interview with Empire Magazine, George Lucas says he is planning on retiring from Lucasfilm and Star Wars, in order to pursue his passion for “hobby movies.”

Speaking to Empire (via Cinema Blend), Lucas said:

“I’m moving away from the company, I’m moving away from all my businesses, I’m finishing all my obligations and I’m going to retire to my garage with my saw and hammer and build hobby movies. I’ve always wanted to make movies that were more experimental in nature, and not have to worry about them showing in movie theatres.”

What do you think of this decision? Will you be sad to see Lucas go? Or do you think it will be nice to get a new direction from Lucasfilm?