What happened to the AVCHDs? Are they still in production? I downloaded the DVDs from the usual place, a while ago, but I have not seen the AVCHDs.

If this GOUT sourced AVCHD really is of a reasonably high quality, couldn't a hybrid be made with Darth Editous new 480p project? One could take the footage that was untouched in the special edition, replete with all DE's fixes, and add in the theatrical footage for places where the special addition did make changes, such as Mos Eisley. This would make a restored theatrical version, but one with DE's fixes. That sounds like the perfect Star Wars to me.

I know there would be a slight difference in quality between the two, but I for one would find that acceptable. Much as I admire Adywan's ANH:R, I ultimately prefer the original films; at the same time, I am not such a purist that I don't appreciate all DE's fixes. This sounds like a perfect way to make a polished theatrical version.

Do DJ and DE have any thoughts on this?