Just wanted to post an update. I'm working in earnest on a rough-cut of the entire movie from my anamorphic and 5.1 surround sources. I've reincorporated deleted scenes #2 and #5 and have edited through the end of Padme's veranda scene where Anakin shares with her his thoughts about the state of the Jedi and the Republic.

I don't want to share any video prematurely, but I will continue to post updates until the rough-cut is complete. I'm not really sweating the polishing details right now, but I am focusing on the story flow and the strength of the character performances. Ironically enough, it seems we here on OT.com and fanedit.org are engaging in what Lucas likes the most in his filmmaking process: rewriting the film in post-production!