I have to say that in a way this setback has been a good thing, from a certain point of view.

I've just finished all of the Tantive IV scenes and I've
been able to add a few tweaks that have improved the final output. The new lasers now look 100% better than i had originally done them, the colour is also much better and I've been able to tweak some of the flesh tones in a few shots that they are either too dark or too yellow. God Lucasfilm screwed up the colours.

Also i have just received a mock-up of the new Death Star schematics from the guy who is doing the 3D work. It's amazing. I can't wait to have the final shots to put in the edit. But you'll have to wait until the DVD is finished because this is something I'm keeping a secret.

Anyway, i'm about 60% done on redoing the lost footage so things are going faster than i had anticipated but a May release date is still looking unlikely though