Thanks for the scripts, Guys. That's a great idea, and really will help me when I edit. I will say, MTHaslett, your version has very good potential, and we may go with a version of it, but as it stands, it's a little too close to the original structure for me. And CC, I have some issues with your dialogue regarding Uncle Owen. The dialogue suggests that Anakin and Owen had some type of relationship, which was never touched upon in the Prequels and therefore becomes confusing to the viewer. Same with talk of a "damn-fool idealistic crusade". When did that take place? During the Clone Wars? And if it did, how did Owen know about it? See what I'm saying?
The big question seems to be Ben's Hut or Dagobah for the reveal? I've seen several good suggestions for the Ben's Hut scenario, and almost none for the Dagobah scene, except to say that it "would be a good idea". So, if someone is sold on the idea, they need to write up a script version of a Dagobah reveal using ONLY available dialogue and visuals. Nothing crazy. And then we can consider it. As Commander Courage noted, Luke is in an orange jumpsuit for most of the time and doesn't give many surprised reactions. So how is he going to respond to these revelations? Please make sure to include your explanation on how this would be accomplished in your proposed scenario.
Remember, this is not the "InfoDroid" edit, even though I'm physically doing the editing. This is the "Ranch Edit" and will be credited as such. I want this to be an inclusive, creative process, because I know there are things that are spinning in your heads that I might never have thought of, and might never think of. The goal is simply this... To collectively make the most complete, satisfying and audience-friendly version of the Star Wars Saga. We're qualified to do this, because we've spent a lifetime watching these films more times than we can count. The hard part will be agreeing on what we think is "the best", but that's what pushes us to create a water-tight scenario. If we mix the best elements of the OT with the best of the PT then we should have some pretty good results. The best thing we can do right now is fight it out.
A rough cut of the duel will be posted later tonight, so get ready to download.
--InfoDroid