Originally posted by: darkhelmet

Originally posted by: GoodMusician
I wish there were a way to insert Alderan. It is the ONLY time in the entire series (not to mention, the last time) that we can see it. I want to find a way. I had thought about maybe having the meeting between Yoda and such take place after the Tantive IV arrives at Alderan, and then cut to Padme's funeral (perhaps extended a bit with some other footage or even with the matte painting as well).

I think Jedi-jra did this in his edit, and it worked really well. A lot better than the placement of the meeting between Bail, Obi and Yoda in the movie, IMHO. I think it might be a great addition to your ending.

Yes, this is how I did it in my edit, with the Discussion occuring on Alderaan, reason being it hinted more to the fact that Leia exists, and really the only reason they are on Alderaan is to drop of Bail and Leia. Watching it, you think they are only dropping Bail off, but when you find out about Leia being Luke's brother, all the pieces begin to fall into place...okay she's from Alderaan, and before they dropped luke off on Tatooine, they must have dropped Leia off with Bail and then... Ohhh that is what they were talking about! We then proceed to see the placement of other key Characters in my edit, so first Leia on Alderaan (not shown), Vader taking command on the Starship, Yoda going to Dagabah, and then of course Luke and Obi-wan to Tatooine. I thougt it closed the movie well, while setting things up for and hinting at ....wait for it.... A NEW HOPE!