I'm curious about this idea of a "Hal 3000" idea that alot have been suggesting. What was the footage in mind that hinted at to replace the style of the droids? Were you thinking of literally using footage of hal 3000 in the shot? Why are we going for a big box with lights on it as a detective droid? That doesn't sound very star wars to me and actually sounds very 1960's star trek. I couldn't see Irvin Kershner excepting a design like that if it were involved in ESB. It almost seems impossible to switch between this footage and something else and make it blend without notice, considering the depth, position and the environment that obi wan has behind him. Comments?