If the guy had linked me to one article where a Disney executive vaguely mentioned putting the PT on the backburner he would have proved his point and I would have admitted being blind to this proposed marketing move by Disney. He didn't because he honestly has no proof whatsoever and every time I introduced actual proof to suggest the PT is still very much in the picture his response was "You're dumb and can't see what I can see."
The focus right now seems to be appropriately on the new film(s) but they're still making room for some PT & OT stuff.
Here's an article where Disney is claimed to put the 3D prequels on hold for reasons you won't like...
If you couldn’t tell from the fact that Disney has hired J.J. Abrams to direct “Star Wars: Episode VII,” the studio is shifting the focus of its “Star Wars”-related plans. Though the initial plan was to give the “Star Wars” prequels back-to-back 3D rereleases, it’s being reported that that idea has been scrapped.
Deadline‘s sources say that Disney only wants to focus on “rebooting the franchise” with the new “Star Wars” films. Considering the taint the prequels left on the series, that sounds like a smart move to us. “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” was thus far the only “Star Wars” prequel to hit theaters in 3D, and it ended up making $43.5 million in the United States during its run.
“Star Wars” prequel 3D rereleases put on hold indefinitely | IFC
I know you'll disregard this in some way.
If I wanted to spend more then 10 seconds searching I'm sure I could find more evidence, but I don't want to get into this debate all over again. However, there is stuff out there that speaks to the point.