PDB said:

The problem with Aliens is that I still haven't decide what to grade it against: the Pan and Scan LD, the THX LD, the DVD, the old HDTV master, the 35mm frames I found, etc

First off, great work! I cannot wait to see the finished project!

Now for the input, I don't know if I'm alone here but I'd prefer to see sequels more consistent with regard to filmography. Making Aliens and even any future projects look more true to the work you've done here than it may have to one of it's original releases. I'm not saying aim to be identical, but with a much closer feel than many sequels often have. More of an organic evolution than just simple transition if that makes sense.