
With regards to the scene at the end -- might it be possible to build it into the DVD as a bridging scene? That way, we could have the option of watching the film with or without it, and that would satisfy both sides of the discussion regarding its placement in your edit (I am of the opinion of not putting it in, though I am starting to be more in favor of seeing it in some way, at least).
And I'm so excited that you're planning on doing this for the rest of the trilogy! Finally -- proper lightsabers for the whole saga!

Take care,
Sojourn