This edit seems interesting and very ambitious

i look forward to seeing the completed product.

i have an idea though; i recently decided to do an edit of AOTC that includes a completely newly composited scene of Dooku and Palpatine talking. i think my method might work for you, especially in the scene with Maul and "Sidious".

also i used a voice actor to do some lines for me as well. now i understand that you are trying to hide the identity of Palpatine as the villain, but you could still used a voice actor and garble/distort his voice. that way it is easier to watch those scenes.

it might also be better to black out Palpatine's face as opposed to blurring it.

just some suggestions

i think this will be a refreshing change.