I was actually at the Sony Press Conference (I got on camera giving Yu Suzuki a standing ovation when he came on stage).
I'm so glad it's happening. I actually knew something was up with Shenmue a few days before E3 but I couldn't say anything for various reasons (and I kept pestering my sources trying to get new information). Once the announcement was made and the Kickstarter exploded, I told the French Sony PR that they should really try to get SEGA to release Shenmue I & II Remastered.
Seeing how much money the Kickstarter has gotten, I wouldn't be surprised if some eyes have been opened up at SEGA HQ.