Originally posted by Erikstormtrooper:

"They should have shown why Obi Wan seemed to recognize it in ANH."

Is the fact that he is a Jedi not explanation enough?

Originally posted by ben_danger:

"could the same be done with TPM perhaps? with the film opening with the naboo cruiser running the blockade?"

Originally posted by will:

"This is how my edit of TPM starts, mirroring the capture if leia in ANH."

This sounds like a very interesting idea. I'd like to see how it could work. I'm not too keen on using flashbacks though since it would not be consistent with the way the rest of the saga is structured. But, at the same time the only way to adequately supplement that would be to add in new scenes that fit chronologically with the rest of the film. *Sigh* So troublesome.