Finally something to look forward too. Qui-gon is my 3rd best character of all 6 films right behind Luke and vader.

About this causing yet another plot hole. I am sure it will. Lucas and clearly shown he does not care if something causes a plot hole. One more in his mind won't hurt anything.

As much as I hate the PT films I suggest anyone who has yet to watch the clone wars show to do so. Especially the last two seasons. They are everything the PT films should have been in regards to the anakin skywalker character. He is likable and he behaves like a respectable jedi knight.