For anyone who still cares about this project. The completed MKV is up at the internal organ. I've updated the first page with the project details. Alien is coming soon. I'd like to thank everyone who helped me:

Jonno: for capturing the Criterion Collection LD

Doombot: for advice, help and testing

Buster D: for the various LD soundtracks

StarThoughts: for the music score to fix the ending

Spaced Ranger: for color correction advice

captainsolo: for information about the film and a 35mm showing

MrNiceGuy: for distribution.