This is sad. I understand the continuity thing, but why destroy the creepiness of the scene?!?!?! The original, even in the SE was a chilling scene. Now, it just points out things the Emperor would obviously know since he's in cahootz with Vader. Good bye poignancy.
I was actually tempted to buy the set once I heard the scream had been taken out. That was a nice day...
"Vader: The son of Skywalker must not become a jedi..."