Lasershwert, those latest 'colour correction' shots really seem to make this whole thing look a lot better already. Terrific stuff.
Like Adywan's work, I would far prefer to see the likes of what you are achieving throughout this movie, rather than the colouring that was actually put on the DVD release. This thing can yet be great! :)
I seem to remember someone posting a while back somewhere, that they had access to professional 'libraries' of 'sound FX', and that they were happy to help out with someone. Can't remember who that was at the moment, but will try to find out sometime.