So, is Willow canon now?
With Ron Howard directing both?
Is Backdraft canon?
I don't care what Disney considered "canon" or not with these franchises--Willow is canon. Period. And, unfortunately, not only has Disney acquired the rights to Willow, but Ron Howard has already been combing over the idea of doing a sequel.
I dread this for two reasons:
1. DISNEY. After what Disney did to Star Wars, I have absolutely NO faith in their ability to handle Willow whatsoever. It doesn't help that they will be ALL OVER capitalizing on an adult Elora Danon and turning her into some superhero with zero flaws.
2. The sequel books were horrible and ruined the original movie. I hope they don't adapt those.